October 29th, 2049
Riding the 3-hit performance of second baseman Yong-gwan Balahontsev, the Minas Morgul Slayers stopped the visiting Bywater Bounders, 6-2, in Game 2 of the Return of the King Series today. Balahontsev was 3 for 3 with a double, 2 singles, and a walk. He scored 2 runs and drove in 2 for the Slayers, who now lead the best-of-7 series, 2 games to 0.
Balahontsev hit a run-scoring double in the bottom of the fifth to help the Minas Morgul cause. The double, which was hit off Giprak Rougecheeks, allowed Minas Morgul to take a 3-2 lead.
“I just tried to see the ball and put a good swing on it,” said Balahontsev.
The next game is set to be played for Sunday, October 31st , 2049 at The Water Park.