| 2009 IBL Standings | |||
| W | L | GB | |
| Bologna | 30 | 12 | - |
| Rimini | 30 | 12 | 1.0 |
| San Marino | 26 | 16 | 5.0 |
| Parma | 24 | 18 | 6.0 |
| Nettuno | 23 | 19 | 9.0 |
| Grosseto | 17 | 25 | 13.0 |
| Godo | 10 | 32 | 21.0 |
| Reggio Emilia | 8 | 34 | 21.0 |
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| WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2009 | prec | blog | succ |
San Marino has a stunning comeback, while Rimini keeps rolling |
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Just when it seemed like we were marching to an inevitable Rimini-Bologna finals, San Marino mounted one of the most stunning playoff comebacks ever to keep things exciting in week 2 of the playoffs. Bologna built a 9-0 lead in San Marino behind two home runs by Richard Austin, but after Betto gave up three runs in the fifth and turned the ball over to the bullpen in the seventh, things collapsed as the high powered San Marino offence rolled over relievers Norrito and Milano for three runs in the seventh and four more in the eighth to take a 10-9 lead. Despite the early offensive explosion, Bologna was held scoreless over the final five innings by Pedro Orta and Mauro Schiavone. In the late outburst David Sheldon had a two run homer, Duran drove in four runs, and De Biase had the bases loaded single to take the lead. The win pulled San Marino even with Bologna for the second spot in the finals at 2-2 with five games left in the round robin series, as the teams shift to Bologna Friday and Saturday nights. Meanwhile in Bologna, Rimini continued to roll, building a quick 4-0 lead against Parma starter Corradini, and holding on for an easy 6-2 win. Rimini pitchers Patrone and Quattrini yielded 12 hits in the end, but only walked one and managed to escape trouble as Parma failed to come up with the big hit in numerous situations. The win moved Rimini to 3-1 and dropped Parma to 1-3, with the teams continuing the series in Rimini where Parma will face Rimini ace Garcia in what has become a must win game. |
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Aggiunto alle 06:07 PM da Michael Etichette: IBL San Marino Bologna Playoffs Rimini Parma |
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