City Fire wins Babe Ruth crown

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McSweeney's 2nd baesman, Ethan Waite leaves no doubt runner is out after nailing City Fire Department runner attempting to steal during City Babe Ruth championship series game Thursday at Lefty Wilson Field. City Fire won 4-1 to wrap up the title in two games. Staff Photo

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July 27, 2007

City Fire wins Babe Ruth crown

Anonymous The Press Republican Fri Jul 27, 2007, 07:14 AM EDT

PLATTSBURGH — Russell Merrill led City Fire to the Plattsburgh Babe Ruth championship as he combined with Jared Murphy and Joe Kirkpatrick to strike out 10 batters in a 4-1 victory over McSweeney’s.

City Fire swept the championship series 2-0, for its third consecutive championship.

Merrill was also a star from the plate as he belted out three hits, including a double.

City Fire took an early 2-1 lead after one as Joe Kirkpatrick belted a single to score two in the inning. Anthony Porcelli’s single in the third inning knocked in a pair of runners to close the scoring.

Gus Rietsma added a single for City Fire while Kirkpatrick captured the pitching save. Centerfielder Tom Curran proved to be a defensive standout.

Will Flynn, who suffered the loss on the mound, scored McSweeney’s lone run on a Ryan Bishop single. Brett Palmer led McSweeney’s with a pair of hits. Flynn, C.J. Worley and Matt Drollette each delivered doubles.