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By Gus Untalan

Athletics Randy Alcantra catches the ball to prevents Phillies Derwin Aguon from making it to first base. (photo by Andre Gadia)
The Bank of Guam Athletics notched another win in the Budweiser Baseball League topping the Crown Bakery Phillies 9-5 Tuesday evening at the Paseo Stadium. The much-anticipated matchup saw the Athletics facing off against many former teammates in the rookie team Phillies.
The Athletics wasted no time putting three runs on the board in the bottom of the first inning. A RBI double by the DH Gerald Santos to right field drove home lead off batter Ryan Martinez for the first run of the game. Then on the next at bat, DJ Cruz whacked the ball into the outfield to send home Mike Bautista and Santos on the two-run scoring double.
With the game being a primarily defensive battle for the next few innings, Bank of Guam again found a second wind in the bottom of the fifth inning. With the bases loaded, first baseman Randy Alcantara cranked a pitch to deep center field that drove home Bautista, Santos, and Cruz on an impressive three RBI double. Alcantara would later reach home on a pass ball to end the inning up 7-1.
The final two insurance runs for the Athletics came in the bottom of the eighth inning when a catching error by the Phillies allowed Bautista and Cruz to steal home totally their teams score at nine.
Down three runs, the Phillies finally got on board in the top of the fifth inning. With the bases loaded, a walk allowed second baseman Tim Cruz to touch home plate safely.

Phillies Freddy Cepeda was not able to make the catch at first base which Athletics Nate Lujan took advantage of and ran for second base.(photo by Andre Gadia)
In a last chance effort, the Phillies managed to score three runs in the top of the ninth inning to cut the deficit to 9-5 but were unable to further add runs.
In the win, Bank of Guam relief pitcher Paul Pangelinan finished with five strikeouts. Randy Alcantara finished with three RBI’s with two doubles at bat. Despite the loss, Phillies starter Freddie Cepeda exited with five strikeouts as well.
The Athletics now improve to 4-2 while the Phillies drop to 4-3.
Budweiser Baseball League action continues Thursday as the Venue Smokey’s face off against the four-time defending champion Braves. Game time is 7pm at the Paseo Stadium.
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GPS Sports Calendar
February 2023
- SU
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- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
Events for January
1st
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
2nd
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
Events for February
3rd
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
TRITONS BASEBALL INVITATIONAL PLAYOFFS
Events for February
4th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
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6th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
7th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
8th
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
9th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
Events for February
10th
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
TRITONS BASEBALL INVITATIONAL FINALS
Events for February
12th
MONSTER ENERGY MOTOCROSS ROUND 2
Events for February
13th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
14th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
15th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
Events for February
16th
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
Events for February
17th
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
Events for February
18th
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World Athletics Cross Country Championships
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
Events for February
20th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
21st
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
22nd
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL
Events for February
23rd
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
Events for February
24th
ISA GIRLS SOCCER
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24th
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27th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER SEMIFINALS
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28th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL FINALS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE SEMIFINALS
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS

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