The Carrock Bears started the Two Towers Series in style, downing the visiting Rivendell Royals at Old League Park by a score of 5-4 to grab an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Bears left fielder Blurlug Bugsmasher was 1 for 3 with a home run and a walk, while scoring 2 and driving in 2.
Sam *Oakenstaff, who finished 5th in the SC in home runs with 33 last year, took Rivendell hurler Snugzog Deathskull deep in the bottom of the eighth. His 2-run home run put the Bears on top, 5-4. In all, *Oakenstaff had 1 single in addition to the home run, while going 2 for 4.
“Both teams played hard,” said Carrock manager Tigia Eladriendel.
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Saturday, October 19th , 2052.