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Atlantic crossed the great river to journey to Roselle Park in New Jersey, to face the recently re-formed Elizabeth Resolutes. On this hot day, Atlantic started hot, scoring in each of the first 6 innings to rout the Resolutes, 29-5. Flash had a double and triple among his 5 hits, along with 4 aces, to lead Atlantic. TC (triple, 5 aces), Shakespeare (double, 3 aces), Dreambucket (triple, 5 aces), and Willy Mo each had 4 hits. Wildhorse added a double and triple as Tree held down Resolute to pick up his 6th victory without a loss.
The heat seemed to take its toll in the second game, as Atlantic mustered only 6 hits for 6 runs through the first 8 innings, holding a 6-4 lead. Atlantic then scored an insurance run in the top of the 9th, needing to hold off Resolute in their 9th for the win, but Resolute fought back, scoring 3 times to tie the score, then completing the comeback by scoring again to claim an 8-7 thriller. Seven different Atlantics had a hit each, but Atlantic couldn't sustain its offense, as Resolute played much better defense this second game.
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