The season-ending series was at last upon us, and the Thespians hoped to close out Nettleton Stadium in style.

Game 58  Maddux vs Baez
The Thespians are looking at Dannys Baez to be their closer next year.  His final start definitely did not bode well for his being in the rotation.  6 runs in 3 2/3 IP, ended his day, and despite a three-run bomb from Vance Wilson, the Thespians never challenged past the fourth.  Robby Alomar hit home runs in both the third and the fourth innings, and Orlando Merced’s 2-run triple in the 8th ended any real hope of the Actor’s making a comeback.

The essentials
Game Day 67
Hollywood         021  302  020    10  14  2
Chico                004  000  100    5   10  2

HollywoodData:
Pitching – Maddux (W) 7+, Timlin 1, Moehler 1
Catching – Matheny 9
Home Runs – Alomar 2
Stolen Bases – None
Injuries – None
Ejections – None
Limits Used – Mateo (A), Hendrickson (A)

ChicoData
Pitching – Baez (L) 3.2, Fyhrie 3.1, Bernero 1, Williamson 1
Catching – Wilson 5.2, Flaherty 3.1
Home Runs – Wilson
Stolen Bases – Cabrera 2
Injuries – None
Ejections – Wilson (balls/strikes 6th)
Limits Used – Miller 1 AB R, Mackowiak 1 AB R

Other Info:
Night game, Temperature in the 90’s, Clear
Wind Light 0-9
HP Umpire – Bell (N)

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Game 59 – Lieber vs Sabathia
This game was over quick.  Sabathia gave up 8 runs, 7 hits, 3 walks and a wild pitch in 1 1/3 IP.  His counterpart went the distance on a seven-hitter.  Final score 15-0

The essentials
Game Day 68
Hollywood         441  123  000    15  18  2
Chico                000  000  000    0    7   0

HollywoodData
Pitching – Lieber (W) 9
Catching – Matheny 9
Home Runs – Matheny
Stolen Bases – None
Injuries – None
Ejections – None
Limits Used – Mateo (A) 1 AB L, Hendrickson (A)

ChicoData:
Pitching – Sabathia (L) 1.2, Walker 2.2, Lloyd 2.2, Eischen 2
Catching – Wilson 9
Home Runs – None
Stolen Bases – None
Injuries – None
Ejections – None
Limits Used – Minor 1 AB R, Mackowiak 4 AB R, Roberts 4 AB R

Other Info:
Night Game, Temperature in the 90’s, PC
Wind Out 10-19
HP Umpire – Foster (N)

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Game 60  Hendrickson vs Millwood
The decision to push Millwood back was two-fold.  One, it seemed more fair that both division contenders have to face the Thespians best pitcher.  Two, having the ace close out a ballpark seemed the best way to get a win.  It was certainly a tumultuous season for Millwood.  3 horrid early starts, a 28 inning scoreless streak in the middle of the season, 2 injuries, and a suspension all made Milly’s season one to remember.

However, the bats remained silent in the final game at the Net.  Chico managed just 6 hits off of 4 Hollywood pitchers, and RBI singles by Ruben Mateo and Shane Spencer led the Hitmen to a 2-1 victory.  Hollywood moves on to the playoffs, where Chico goes into the offseason with their second consecutive last place finish, second season in a row with less then 20 wins, and a 2-13 record over the last quarter of the season.

The essentials
Game Day 69
Hollywood         001  000  010    2  8  1
Chico                000  000  010    1  6  0

HollywoodData
Pitching – Hendrickson (W) 7, Moss .2, Timlin .1, Smoltz (Sv) 1
Catching – Matheny 9
Home Runs – None
Stolen Bases – None
Injuries – None
Ejections – None
Limits Used – Hendrickson (A) spot start, Mateo 4 AB vs RH

ChicoData:
Pitching – Millwood 7.2, Williamson 1.1
Catching – Flaherty 8, Wilson 1
Home Runs – None
Stolen Bases – None
Injuries – None
Ejections – None
Limits Used – Minor 1 AB R

Other Info:
Night Game, Temperature in the 90’s, Clear
Wind Light 0-9
HP Umpire – Culpa (N)

Stats to follow sometime this week.