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Kentucky Pillbillies 110-59 vs.
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| Game | Location | Results | Win | Loss | Save |
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| 1 | at Batavia | Pillbillies 6, Muckdogs 5 | K.Yates(1-0) | Z.Gallen(0-1) | T.Scott(3) |
| HR – A.Hays(2), W.Smith(1), R.Lewis(1) | |||||
| 2 | at Batavia | Muckdogs 5, Pillbillies 3 | Z.Wheeler(1-0) | S.Lugo(0-2) | K.Jansen(3) |
| HR – K.Schwarber(2), N.Jones(2), M.Moniak(1), J.Ramirez(1) | |||||
| 3 | at Kentucky | Muckdogs 6, Pillbillies 0 | J.Montgomery(2-0) | J.Musgrove(1-2) | None |
| HR – N.Velazquez(4), N.Jones(3), A.Gimenez(2), M.Trout(2) | |||||
| 4 | at Kentucky | Muckdogs 2, Pillbillies 0 | M.Clevinger(2-0) | B.Woodruff(0-1) | K.Jansen(4) |
| HR – R.Lewis(2) | |||||
| 5 | at Kentucky | Pillbillies 5, Muckdogs 4 | R.Brasier(2-0) | K.Crawford(0-1) | T.Scott(4) |
| HR – J.Ramirez(2), A.Hays(3) | |||||
| 6 | at Batavia | Muckdogs 4, Pillbillies 3 | Z.Wheeler(2-0) | S.Lugo(0-3) | K.Jansen(5) |
| HR – N.Jones(4), R.Lewis(3), K.Schwarber(3), W.Smith(2) | |||||
Batavia wins NLCS 4-2
Game 1 – Globe Life Field – Kentucky edged out Batavia in a close baseball game, winning 6-5. Kentucky started strong with a run in the 1st inning, then exploded in the 3rd with 4 runs to take a commanding 5-1 lead. Batavia fought back, scoring a couple of runs in the 5th inning to make it 6-4, but Kentucky’s pitching held firm, and Batavia couldn’t close the gap. The game was intense, with Kentucky managing their offense efficiently despite only getting 6 hits compared to Batavia’s 10. Batavia had their chances but left runners on base in key moments. Kentucky’s Ronald Acuna and Batavia’s Mike Trout had standout moments, though Trout’s strikeouts late in the game hurt Batavia’s rally efforts. In the end, Kentucky’s early offensive burst and solid pitching in the final innings secured their victory. It was a nail-biter, but they held on!
Game 2 – Globe Life Field – Batavia bounced back with a solid 5-3 win over Kentucky. The game turned in the 2nd inning when Batavia exploded with four runs, highlighted by a solo homer from Mickey Moniak and a two-run shot by Jose Ramirez. That gave them a 4-2 lead, and they never looked back. Kentucky had their moments, especially in the 2nd inning when Harrison Bader knocked in two runs to give them an early lead. They added another run in the 6th but couldn’t capitalize on their 11 hits, leaving too many runners stranded. Meanwhile, Batavia’s pitchers stepped up late, shutting down Kentucky in the final innings. It was a game of missed opportunities for Kentucky and clutch hitting for Batavia, who made the most of their eight hits. With this win, Batavia kept things even in the series, setting the stage for an exciting finish!
Game 3 – Coors Field – Batavia completely dominated Kentucky in a 6-0 shutout to win the series. The game was a pitching duel early on, with neither team scoring through the first five innings. But in the 6th, Batavia broke it open with back-to-back home runs from Mike Trout and Nelson Velazquez, giving them a 3-0 lead. They weren’t done yet. In the 9th, Batavia added two solo homers from Nolan Jones and Andres Gimenez, followed by an RBI single from Jose Ramirez to make it 6-0. Kentucky’s bats never got going—they managed only four hits and couldn’t capitalize on the few opportunities they had. Batavia’s pitchers were lights out, keeping Kentucky off the scoreboard the entire game. It was a statement win for Batavia, powered by their explosive hitting and rock-solid pitching. Kentucky just didn’t have an answer!
Game 4 – Coors Field – Batavia edged out Kentucky 2-0 in a game dominated by strong pitching and missed opportunities. Batavia scored early in the 1st inning thanks to a Kentucky error and added a key insurance run in the 9th when Nolan Jones stole second and scored on a clutch single from Nelson Velazquez. Kentucky had their chances, putting runners on base in multiple innings, but they just couldn’t get the big hit when it mattered. Batavia’s pitchers stayed calm under pressure, stranding Kentucky’s runners and securing the shutout despite allowing six hits. It was a frustrating night for Kentucky, who couldn’t capitalize on their opportunities, while Batavia made the most of their few hits to lock in the win. A classic example of pitching and timely hitting making the difference!
Game 5 – Coors Field – Kentucky pulled off a dramatic 5-4 comeback win over Batavia. Batavia started strong, with Jose Ramirez blasting a two-run homer in the 3rd inning and adding two more runs in the 4th to take a 4-0 lead. But Kentucky wasn’t about to roll over. In the bottom of the 4th, Kentucky came alive with three runs, thanks to clutch hits from Alec Bohm and Austin Hays, cutting the deficit to 4-3. They tied it up in the 5th with a perfectly executed bunt that brought Josh Lowe home, setting the stage for late-game drama. The big moment came in the 8th inning when Hays launched a solo homer down the left field line, giving Kentucky their first lead of the game at 5-4. Their bullpen did the rest, shutting Batavia down in the 9th to seal the win. It was an exciting game full of momentum swings, with Kentucky’s resilience and Hays’ heroics making the difference in the end!
Game 6 – Globe Life Field – Batavia jumped out to an early lead with two runs in the 1st inning on Royce Lewis’ HR and kept Kentucky’s offense quiet for most of the game. Things heated up in the 8th when Will Smith blasted a solo homer for Kentucky, cutting the lead to 3-1. Batavia answered right back in the bottom of the inning, with Nolan Jones launching a solo shot to make it 4-1. Kentucky didn’t quit, scoring again in the 9th to close the gap to 4-3, but Batavia’s bullpen held strong to secure the win. Zack Wheeler got his 2nd win of the NLCS and Kenley Jansen his 5th save of the playoffs. It was a game of big moments and clutch pitching, with Batavia just doing enough to fend off Kentucky’s late push. Batavia held on for a thrilling 4-3 win over Kentucky in a game filled with late-inning excitement. The Muckdogs advance to their third World Series appearance in their four years in the league.
NLCS MVP
Jose Ramirez, BMD
.417/.481/.750, 2 2B, 2 HR, 6 R, 5 RBI
