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Playoff Time in Chatham: Anglers take on Y-D in Game One
![]() photo by Graham Harboe/Chatham Anglers Lukas Schiraldi (Texas) and the Anglers will look to bounce back as they take on Y-D in game one of the East Divison Series. Chatham clinched the East Division regular season title with a miraculous comeback win against the Red Sox. The Anglers found themselves trailing the Red Sox 5-1 with two outs and nobody on in the ninth inning, but scored four runs to tie the game, then won it on a bases-loaded squeeze bunt by Pickens. That win was one of two walk-off win for the Anglers against Y-D this season, with the other coming on July 8 when Dante Flores hit a game-winning RBI double to give Chatham the 3-2 victory. The win on July 31 was also the Anglers last victory, as they had to endure a five-game losing to end the regular season. If the Anglers hope to bounce back and move forward in the playoffs, the offense will have to get back on track. Timely hitting has been one of the keys to Chathams success, but it has also been a cause of concern, as the Anglers have stranded 39 men on base during the losing streak. Dante Flores (USC) will have to help the offensive resurgence, as he leads the team in hitting with a .317 average, 13 doubles, 19 RBI, and 25 runs scored. Pickens has provided the power for the Anglers. Over the past week, he has hit for a .409 average with nine hits, two home runs, and four RBI. On the season, the Anglers are 4-1-1 against Y-D, including a perfect 3-0 at Veterans Field. Only six wins stand between Chatham and their first Cape League Championship since 1998. "We have something to play for now," Pickens said. "The first win is the most important, and once we get that one under our belt, I think we can make a run." First pitch at 7 p.m. Tune into the Anglers Extra Pregame Show at 6:40 p.m. for live coverage with broadcasters Brandon Liebhaber and Keith Zubrow at TRZ Teamline or call 1-800-846-4700, code 3841. Chris Jones is the Beat Writer and Social Media Manager for the Chatham Anglers. Follow him on twitter at @Chrisjones_UO, and follow the Chatham Anglers at @ChathamAnglers. |
ArchivesCLICK HERE to view Chatham's Archive Page, complete with statistics, photos, rosters, alumni info, and more.Thank you, fans!The 2022 Anglers season has come to an end. Thank you for your support, and we'll see you at Veterans Field in June 2023. 2022 Schedule
08/09/2022 - 08/15/2022
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