Nieven Stryjski pitched well, but the Carrock Bears lost anyway, falling, 3-2, in extra innings to the Dol Guldur Dragons at Dol Guldur Stadium. With the win, Dol Guldur tied the best-of-7 Return of the King Series at 1 games apiece. Stryjski was effective, giving the Bears 7 innings and allowing 1 run.
Batting in the bottom of the 11th, former first round draft pick Bruggug Footthrower had a real shot to win the game. Carrock pitcher Christina Jusefsson was determined not to let it happen. But with one out, Footthrower hit a run-scoring single. The Dragons had a walk-off triumph.
Dol Guldur manager Vrsong the Drooler commended his team for exhibiting “no shortage of effort.”
Game 3 is scheduled for Friday at Old League Park.