Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Midlothian Captures Title In NBC Series

WICHITA, Kan. Steve Stanicek hit three home runs as Midlothian,Ill., routed Liberal, Kan., 21-1 in the championship game of theNational Baseball Congress World Series on Sunday.

The White Sox set a series record with seven home runs in thegame, including grand slams by Mike Kane and Dick Canan.

Liberal took a 1-0 lead in the first when Richie Taylor walkedand scored on a base hit by Jay P. Roberge. The BeeJays never got arunner past second base after that as Rob Kruger held them to fourhits in the first seven innings for the victory.

Midlothian knocked out Liberal starter Dave Leonhart in thesecond and took a 10-1 lead after two innings.

Stanicek was 4-for-4, scored four runs, and drove in seven.

Neil Fiala and Pete Stanicek also hit home runs for Midlothianas the White Sox hit 27 in the tournament, one short of the record.

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