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The Atlantics went south from Massachusetts and their carraiges led them to New London, Connecticut, home of the Thames Base Ball Club. Playing their second 1861 match of the weekend, Frank 'Shakespeare' Van Zant had four hits, including a double and an ace, while Anthony 'Dirty Pirate' Cannino, Brian 'Pesky' Travers and Dean 'Dreambucket' Emma had two hits each. Ed 'Pigtail' Elmore tossed a complete game for the victory 6-4.
The second match to the rules of 1864 showcased the Atlantic offense led by the Dirty Pirate, Anthony 'Willy Mo' Stelmach, Dean 'Dreambucket' Emma and Pigtail. Even Richard 'Tree' Ness reached base four times with a hard single, a double over the leftfielder's head, and a flyout deep to left. Not to be out done, the defense was on point as Matt 'Krawler' Kouyoumdjian retrieved a shot in the left-center gap, fired a bullet to Dreambucket, who turned and fired a bullet to Frank 'Hammy' Obidienzo to nail a runner at home. Tree pitched the complete game for the win 16-4.
The Atlantics next play the New York Gothams on Governor's Island on Saturday August 25th at Noon.
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