Stars vs Sluggers, games 1 & 2

Game one was a pitcher's duel as expected, with future Hall of Famers Sunsurf and Jojo Lewis on the mound. There was no score until the 5th, when Jason Foster doubled in Hal Glover to make it 1-0 and Bubba Lewis driving in Brian Kelly to tie it. Louisville lost their cleanup hitter Jason Foster in the 6th when he ran into the wall making a catch. He won't play for the rest of the series. Rob Block put Louisville up 2-1 with a 7th inning bases loaded walk off Don Thompson.

Bubba Lewis again tied the game in the bottom 7th by singling in Brian Kaat. The Sluggers threatened to take the lead in the top 9th against Joel Shapiro. After Gato reached base to lead off, Hal Glover sacrificed him to second. Bob Belardi relieved Shapiro and pitched out of trouble. In the bottom of the 9th, Everett Jimenez singled and Jack Owens sacrificed him to second. After an intentional walk to Brian Kaat, Jake Taylor brought in his closer Chad Anderson to face pinch hitter Tim Carey. Carey walked to load the bases, bringing up Bubba Lewis.

Bubba Lewis lifted a flyball to right, and Josh Block had no chance to throw out Jimenea at home. Stars win 3-2 as Bubba drives in all the runs.

Game 2

The Sluggers get 6 runs off starter Bill Nolan in the fourth and fifth innings, and cruise to a 12-4 win. Julius Alfonzo and Juan Biras combine for 7 hits and 8 RBI out of the 8 and 9 spots in the order. Bono Vox gets the win, allowing 2 runs in 6 2/3 innings.