Two Towers Series Game 1 Victory for Covalchuc and Dol Guldur

The Two Towers Series got off to a quiet start, with the host Dol Guldur Dragons taking a low-scoring, 2-0 win over the Dagorlad Disaster. Dol Guldur right-hander Dilo Covalchuc was marvelous at Dol Guldur Stadium. The Dragons now hold a 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series.

Covalchuc was in the zone all game. He frustrated Dagorlad hitters while giving the Dragons 7 innings of quality work. Covalchuc threw 89 pitches, allowing no hits and getting 8 punchouts.

“Dilo did what Dilo does,” said Dol Guldur manager Vrsong the Drooler.

The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Sunday, October 20th , 2052.

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Bugsmasher Excels, Carrock Wins Two Towers Series Game 1

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.

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Dagorlad Wins Fellowship Series

Thursday, October 17th , 2052
The Dagorlad Disaster were paced by a strong offensive output from Anurudha Fyra as they downed the Lothlorien Lumberjacks 4-3 to win the Fellowship Series.

Dagorlad won the final game by a score of 5-2 at Celebrant Field to send themselves off to the Two Towers Series.

“I wasn’t so much focused on putting up big offensive numbers as I was about ensuring we won the games. So it’s mission accomplished there,” said first baseman Fyra, who was named MVP.

For the series, the MVP hit .357 with a .400 on-base percentage. He had 3 home runs, drove in 7 RBI and scored 6 runs.

The Dagorlad Disaster will play against the Dol Guldur Dragons in the next round. Dol Guldur won their series against the Weathertop Witch Kings 4 games to 0. The Two Towers Series schedule will be announced after the Fellowship Series finishes.

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Lumberjacks Clip Disaster, 3-2, in Fellowship Series Contest

The Lothlorien Lumberjacks and the Dagorlad Disaster will take the Fellowship Series to a decisive 7th game. In a must-win situation, the Lumberjacks beat the Disaster, 3-2, at Celebrant Field to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. Lothlorien first baseman Akhilesa Medellin hit 2 home runs, while adding 3 RBI and scoring twice.

Medellin contributed in the bottom of the fifth. With a runner on 1st, he hit a 2-run home run. It was one at-bat among others that helped Lothlorien get the win.

“I’ll probably toss and turn tonight,” Dagorlad manager Ghudkuh Ogreprodder said, following the tough loss.

The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Celebrant Field in Caras Galadhon.

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Rivendell Takes Fellowship Series

Wednesday, October 16th , 2052
The Rivendell Royals are off to the Two Towers Series after an exciting Fellowship Series triumph.

Rivendell downed the Minas Ithil Wyrms, but needed the entire series to do so, with a 6-5 win tonight at Silmarillion Cellular Field wrapping up the series 4-3.

“It’s every guy in this room that made this happen. Without us all pulling in the same direction, we don’t win this series,” said Wildemar Waelvor, who earned MVP honors for a standout offensive series.

Waelvor put up a .333 with a .393 on-base percentage in the series. He also had 2 home runs, drove in 3 runs and scored 6 runs himself.

The Rivendell Royals will play against the Carrock Bears in the next round. Carrock won their series against the Old Forest Merry Fellows 4 games to 2. The Two Towers Series schedule will be announced after the Fellowship Series finishes.

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Raucous Silmarillion Cellular Field Crowd Propels Wyrms to 6-0 Victory; Series Tied at 3

The Minas Ithil Wyrms and the Rivendell Royals will take the Fellowship Series to a decisive 7th game. Facing a must-win situation, the Wyrms shut out the Royals, 6-0, at Silmarillion Cellular Field to force the series into what will essentially be a one-game playoff. Minas Ithil left-hander Foxfire Forest-seeker did his part. He threw 7.2 innings of shutout ball.

Forest-seeker gave Minas Ithil a solid start. The left-hander allowed no runs on 2 hits over 7.2 innings.

“Foxfire is a gamer,” said Minas Ithil manager Gomsh Elephantdicer.

The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Wednesday, October 16th , 2052.

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Bears Win Fellowship Series

Tuesday, October 15th , 2052
Mubgorg Ghoulslicer wore out opposing pitchers en route to being named Fellowship Series MVP.

The star’s Carrock Bears defeated the Old Forest Merry Fellows by a series score of 4-2 to advance to the Two Towers Series.

Carrock won the final game by a 5-4 count in front of a raucous crowd at Shire Greens Stadium.

Ghoulslicer hit .346 with a .433 on-base percentage in the series, while also adding 1 home runs, driving in 2 RBI and scoring 6 runs.

“Just trying to do my job, that’s all there is too it,” said Ghoulslicer.

The Carrock Bears don’t know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Minas Ithil Wyrms – Rivendell Royals series. Rivendell leads the series 3 games to 2. The Two Towers Series schedule will be announced after the Fellowship Series finishes.

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Disaster Hammered by the Badger, Drop Game 5 to Lumberjacks

Already down in the Fellowship Series, the Lothlorien Lumberjacks put on their best show, beating the Dagorlad Disaster by a final score of 8-0. Doruk the Badger was special. He was 4-4 with a home run, 3 singles, and a walk, while scoring 2 and driving in 2. Lothlorien now trails Dagorlad 3-2 in the best-of-7 affair.

Lothlorien used a well-timed hit by Idril Gwillas to capture the win. The shortstop socked a bases-clearing double in the top of the fifth inning to put the Lumberjacks ahead, 3-0. Though it was his only hit in 5 at-bats, it was important.

“Solid game, solid win tonight,” said a smiling the Badger.

The next game is set to be played for Wednesday, October 16th , 2052 at Celebrant Field in Caras Galadhon.

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Closing In: Rivendell Nears Two Towers Series With Dramatic Game 5 Win

Game 5 was big. So was Gildor *Inglorion.

In leading Rivendell to a crucial 6-4 victory over the Minas Ithil Wyrms at Royals Stadium, the Rivendell starter rose to the occasion, tossing 6 good innings. *Inglorion threw 6.0 innings allowing 1 run as the Royals defended their home field to seize a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 Fellowship Series.

Rivendell got a clutch hit from Dablag Humanslurper. The pinch hitter launched a 3-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to win the game. It was his only hit in 1 at-bat, but it was a kill shot.

“Great to get the crowd on its feet,” Humanslurper said.

The next game is set to be played for Tuesday, October 15th , 2052 at Silmarillion Cellular Field.

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Lucier, Merry Fellows Wallop Bears in Game 5 of Series

The Old Forest Merry Fellows have closed some of the gap between themselves and the series-leading Carrock Bears, winning, 14-1, at Old League Park. Merry Fellows third baseman Belegond Lucier hit 2 home runs, while scoring 3 times and driving in 4. The win cuts the deficit facing the Merry Fellows to 3-2 in the best-of-7 Fellowship Series.

Lucier had a key at-bat in the top of the fourth to put Old Forest in front, 9-0. With runners on 2nd and 3rd, he hit a 3-run home run off Carrock pitcher Lily Poolslinger.

“The rain was definitely not preferable,” Lucier said. “It worked out fine I guess, but we’ll be happy if we see the sun next time.”

Game 6 is scheduled for Tuesday at Shire Greens Stadium.

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