THE Bob O’Conner/Masters notched back-to-back wins in the 2007 Saipan Major League baseball tournament after nipping the Young Guns, 5-3, last Monday at the Francisco “Tan Ko” Palacios Ballfield.
The game was tied at 3-all, after four innings, but the Masters’ defense shut out the Young Guns in the last five innings to improve the former’s record to 4-3. The Masters claimed their third over the Korean Jaguars last Wednesday.
The low-scoring game showed the opposing teams struggling at the plate and playing tough defense on the field.
Mel Sakisat pitched in no relief and had six strikeouts, making five of them in the last five innings of the match.
On offense, Paul Camacho went 3-for-5 with three runs, two singles and a triple for the Masters. He was the lone bright spot on the Masters’ offense, as most of his teammates had only one hit.
Overall, the Masters went 9-for-40, while the Young Guns went 9-for-37.
M. San Nicolas and N. Topper had the highest percentage at bat for the Young Guns, as they both went 3-for-4. San Nicolas also had two runs and three singles, while Topper made three singles.
Meanwhile, the Korean Jaguars hope to enter the win column when they collide with the Ford Rangers tonight.
The Jaguars are winless in six games, while the Rangers have a 2-3 record.
The defending champion Bud Kings are leading the league with a perfect 6-0 slate, while the Tanapag Falcons are in third place with a 3-2 slate.