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By Gus Untalan
The Bank of Guam Athletics proved their first win over the Crown Bakery Phillies was no fluke blowing them out 17-4 Thursday evening at the Paseo Stadium. The game was called after eight innings via the ten-run mercy rule.
A sixth inning splurge allowed the Athletics to pull away to secure the victory over the Phillies. Up 6-4 to open the inning, Zach Sablan sparked the run scoring on a wild pitch. A few batters later, catcher Mike Bautista cranked a 2 RBI single to right field that drove home Ryan Martinez and Roke Alcantara, Jr. Carrying the momentum, Randy Alcantara hit a two RBI single that continued to build a lead. The final run of the inning came off a RBI single by Don Juan Franquez to end the inning with Bank of Guam up 12-4.
The Athletics wasted no time getting on board in the top of the opening inning. After poor field performance by the Phillies leaving the bases loaded, a hit by pitch walk sent home Ryan Martinez for the first run of the game. On the next at bat, back-to-back field errors allowed Roke Alcantara, Jr. and Mike Bautista to reach home safely. The last run of the inning came off an overthrow to first base that drove left fielder DJ Cruz home giving Bank of Guam a 4-0 lead. Once in command, the Athletics never looked back.
Bank of Guam followed up in the top of the fifth inning two runs insurance. Alcantara, Jr. and Bautista both scored on back-to-back field errors to give the Athletics a 6-2 lead.
In their last chance effort, the Phillies were able to come within two runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. Third baseman Derwin Aguon cranked a pitch to deep right field that drove home Tim Muna. On the same play, two errors allowed Aguon to reach home safely to end the inning down 6-4. The Phillies were unable to amount any offense after.
Young 18-year-old Sean Cruz was steady on the mound, pitching into the seventh inning and recorded seven strikeouts in the win.
With the win, the Athletics improve to 6-2 and are now in second place while the Phillies drop to 4-4.
BBL action continues Friday evening at the Paseo Stadium. Game time is 7pm. Add “Guam BBL” on Facebook for the latest news and updates.
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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
Events for February
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
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2K/5K
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
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL QUARTERFINALS
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24th
Events for February
25th
Events for February
27th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS
ISA GIRLS SOCCER SEMIFINALS
Events for February
28th
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL FINALS
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE SEMIFINALS
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS

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