Telemarket Rimini – UGF Bologna 5-0
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700 people watched Telemarket Rimini shut out UGF Bologna 5-0 on Thursday evening in game one of a three-game series to clinch a spot in the playoffs of the Italian Baseball League. Jim Brower (W) issued five hits and four walks in six innings, but held Fortitudo scoreless, as the guests left 13 men on base in the game. The Pirates took the lead in the bottom of the third on RBIs by Daniel Gonzalez (4-5, 3 RBI) and Jhonny Carvajal. They added three more runs later on, one on a RBI double by Lorenzo Avagnina in the fourth and two on a two-run double by Gonzalez in the sixth. Jesus Matos (L) surrendered eight hits, five runs (3 ER) and three bb in 5 2/3 innings. Juan Carlos Infante went 5-for-5 for Bologna.
De Angelis Godo Knights – Cariparma Parma 6-7
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Cariparma solidified first place in the IBL by overcoming a 1-5 deficit after three innings to win 7-6 in Godo. After RBIs by Davide Dallospedale and Marco Yepez had put them within a run in the seventh, a two-run triple by Juan Camilo in the top of the ninth and the following sac fly by Manuel Gasparri sealed the win for Parma. The Knights tried to come back in the bottom of the frame, but only managed a RBI single by Paolo Tanesini. Gustavo Martinez (PAR) struck out eight in six innings, allowing three hits, five runs (2 ER) and three bb. Keith Ramsey (GOD) began for De Angelis and conceded an unearned run on four hits in three innings. Marco Grifantini (W) picked up the win, while Roberto Cabalisti (L) received the loss.
Catania Warriors – Montepaschi Grosseto 6-1
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Yorkin Ferreras (W) allowed just three hits, a run and three walks in nine innings to lead the Catania Warriors to a 6-1 win over Montepaschi Grosseto. He threw just 68 of his 121 Pitches for strikes, but still managed to stop the Orioles offense. Perez Rosario went 3-for-4 with a homerun, three runs scored and two RBI. Ramon Tavarez drove in three. Juan Figueroa (L) surrendered five hits, two runs and a bb in five innings.
T&A San Marino – Danesi Nettuno 3-2 (10)
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T&A San Marino ended the last hopes of Danesi Nettuno to reach the playoffs in the IBL with a 3-2 ten-inning win on Thursday. After Nettuno couldn’t get a run in with two men in scoring position in the top of the frame, Dean Rovinelli opened the bottom of the tenth with a triple and scored the game winner moments later on a walk-off single by pinch hitter David Sheldon. Rovinelli already had hit a two-run homerun earlier in the game. Vincent Parisi scored twice for Danesi. Henry Bonilla (SMA) allowed five hits, two runs and three bb in eight innings. Kris Wilson (NET) gave up seven hits, two runs and two walks in seven frames. Jose Escalona (W) picked up the win, Jeff Farnsworth (L) the loss.
Standings
| # | Team | W | L | R+ | R- | .pct | GB | Streak |
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| 1 | Cariparma Parma | 30 | 12 | 252 | 143 | .714 | 0 | W5 |
| 2 | T&A San Marino | 28 | 14 | 212 | 145 | .666 | 2 | L1 |
| 3 | Telemarket Rimini | 27 | 15 | 195 | 120 | .642 | 3 | W3 |
| 4 | UGF Assicurazioni Bologna | 25 | 17 | 202 | 149 | .595 | 5 | L5 |
| 5 | Danesi Caffé Nettuno | 23 | 19 | 191 | 180 | .547 | 7 | W1 |
| 6 | Montepaschi Grosseto | 20 | 22 | 173 | 170 | .476 | 10 | L3 |
| 7 | Catania Warriors | 8 | 34 | 137 | 316 | .190 | 22 | W4 |
| 8 | De Angelis Godo | 7 | 35 | 143 | 282 | .166 | 23 | L6 |
| Time | Home | Visitor | Field | |||
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| Dates and Times are subject to change! In case of doubt check with the responsible national federation! | ||||||
| Friday, July 09 2010 | ||||||
| 21:00 | De Angelis Godo | Cariparma Parma | "A. Casadio" Godo |  |
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| 21:00 | T&A San Marino | Danesi Caffé Nettuno | Stadio del Base... | |
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| 21:00 | UGF Assicurazioni Bologna | Telemarket Rimini | Stadio comunale... | |
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| 21:00 | Catania Warriors | Montepaschi Grosseto | Stadio „Joe d... | |
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| Saturday, July 10 2010 | ||||||
| 21:00 | De Angelis Godo | Cariparma Parma | "A. Casadio" Godo | |
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| 21:00 | T&A San Marino | Danesi Caffé Nettuno | Stadio Steno Bo... | |
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| 21:00 | UGF Assicurazioni Bologna | Telemarket Rimini | Stadio comunale... | |
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| 21:00 | Catania Warriors | Montepaschi Grosseto | Stadio „Joe d... | |
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