Superior League Division Series

Miami Vs. Charlotte

Game 1 CHA 12 MIA 11

Jacen Solo started the scoring with a solo homer off Tom Vercetti. Joe Young put Miami back on top with a 2 run homer in the bottom half of the inning. The scoring didn't end there, as both Charlie Zito and Tom Vercetti failed to go past 4 innings. Miami trailed by 3 in the bottom 8th and tied the game with 3 runs on hits by Rich Almanzar, Joe Young, and Bud McNamara. Sergio Perez connected for a homer off Bob Belardi in the 9th, and Rob Porter shut down the Stars to take game 1.

Game 2 MIA 6 CHA 1

Tim Sullivan gave up a run in the first but dominated the rest of the game, pitching 9 innings, allowing 4 hits, 2 walks, and striking out 10. Young and McNamara both homered for the Stars as they evened up the series. Jojo Lewis failed to complete the 4th inning for Charlotte.

Game 3 MIA 7 CHA 3

Bryan Brooks pitched a strong 7 innings and Andy Moore connected for a 3 run homer as the Stars took the lead. Brandon Cohen also had a pair of RBI doubles.

Texas vs. New York

Game 1 NYK 5 TEX 4

Manny Ortez had two homers, and Texas took a 2 run lead to the 9th, but closer Matt King couldn't hold it. In the 9th, Dirk Lindros started things with a walk. Keith Johnson followed with a double to make it a one run game.After an Ernie Escobar infield single, light hitting catcher Jim Gwosdz hit a flyball over Mark Crawford's head to give New York the lead. Joe Dirte pitched a scoreless 9th for the save.

Game 2 TEX 11 NYC 5

Texas batted around for 7 runs in the 8th to even up the series. Manny Ortez had 4 RBI as Bjorn Frostad pitched a strong 8 innings for the win.

Game 3 TEX 3 NYC 2

Texas got 3 runs in the first 5 innnings off a wild Mike Carpenter, who walked 8 in 4 2/3 innings. Johnny Jackson pitched a strong game, with his only mistake a 2 run homer in the 5th by Mike Perry. Both bullpens were strong this time. Charles Morrow pitched the 7th and 8th, striking out 4 and allowing one hit and no runs while showing 100 MPH several times on the radar gun. Matt King recovered from his disastrous game one performance with a 3 up, 3 down 9th.