48+ Antiques 18, at 48+ Athletics 12 August 29, 2004, 1:00 PM Game Recap
48+ Antiques 18, at 48+ Athletics 12
After the spotting the Athletics a 10-run 1st inning, the Antiques scored 13 in the 3rd through 6th innings, re-taking a lead that they never relinquished. After Jones and Scott opened the game for the Antiques, Lopez entered in the 3rd, and, after yielding 2 in the 3rd, blanked the Athletics for the rest of the game to get the win.
After a catastrophic first inning, the Antiques featured a 20-hit attack in which Manning had 5 hits and 5 RBIs, while Speier had 3 hits and 2 RBIS, scoring 5 times. South had 3 hits and scored 3 runs, while Jones had 3 hits. For the Antiques defense, Cobb had 2 outfield double plays, each featuring a perfect throw to the infield.
Meroff pitched 3+ innings and also had 3 hits to pace the Athletics who scoreed 10 runs in the first inning before their bats fell silent.