ABBC vs Elizabeth Resolutes

September 8	Elizabeth Resolutes	1864	W 23-3
		1873	W 20-10

The Atlantics welcomed the Elizabeth Resolutes for a pair of matches at Atlantic Park this Sunday. The first match would be played according to 1864 rules. Elizabeth won the bat toss and elected to take the field first. Atlantic and Resolute traded a run over the first three innings before Atlantic jumped out ahead with a 4-run 4th on singles by Dirty Pirate, Shakespeare, Billy Goat, Blackjack, and Willy Mo. Resolute got one back, but Atlantic scored 2 more in the 5th and 6th, then broke the game open with 12 runs in the 7th, highlighted by Dirty Pirate's home run. Single runs in the 8th and 9th added to the lead, while Resolute could only muster up one more run in its 9th. Tuna went the distance to pick up the 23-3 victory. Shakespeare, Billy Goat, and Willy Mo each had 3 hits for Atlantic. The second match was played according to the rules of 1873, and again Resolute won the bat toss, electing to again send Atlantic to bat first. Dirty Pirate, Shakespeare, and Dreambucket led off with hits to start the scoring while outfield flyouts got the last 2 runs home. Resolute answered with 2 runs. Atlantic scored another run in the 3rd, and Resolute plated 2 runs to tie the game at 4. As in the first game, Atlantic put up a 4-spot in the 4th to take the lead for good. Resolute answered with 2 runs, the teams exchanged single runs in the 5th, Atlantic added another in its 6th, then erupted for 7 runs in the 7th as Resolute committed 4 errors to aid the Atlantic cause. Three runs were added by each team in the final 2 innings, but the result was already ascertained, as Blackjack pitched Atlantic to a 20-10 victory. Dreambucket and Blackjack each had 4 hits for Atlantic, both with a triple among their hits, while Dirty Pirate was perfect with 4 hits and a walk. Butcher added 2 hits, including a monstrous triple that cleared the trees in right field. Atlantic will take next week off to make an appearance at the Smithtown Fair, displaying its 19th century equipment and letting the youngsters take swings against the Atlantics in the field. The next game will be on Sunday afternoon on September 22 as Atlantic visits the Mutuals at OBVR at 2:00 PM.