Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2025 World Baseball Date: 5/2/2025
OYSTER BAY(15-14) AT MASSACHUSETTS(12-15)
Tomcats......... 0 2 0 0 1 2 4 0 0 - 9 12 0
Mayhem.......... 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 2 8 2
Win:Ortiz(5-1) Loss:Gilbert(0-5)
Homeruns- P.Smith(14th), W.Adames-2(6th), J.Miranda(3rd), C.Carroll(4th),
J.Soto(9th)
Pavin Smith connected with a 'big fly' and had 3 RBI as the Oyster Bay Tomcats
topped the Massachusetts Mayhem by a score of 9 to 2 at Mass Mayhem
Mall.
Oyster Bay took the lead for good in the top of the 2nd inning when they
tallied 2 runs on 2 hits. Oyster Bay had 12 hits for the game and
Massachusetts had 8.
Luis Ortiz(5-1) allowed 2 runs in 8 innings, and picked up the victory. Logan
Gilbert(0-5) was the loser. He allowed 3 homeruns in 5 and 2/3 innings of
work.
PHILADELPHIA(14-14) AT LOS ANGELES(17-11)
Freedom......... 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 3 6 1
Lycans.......... 0 0 0 2 0 3 4 0 - 9 14 1
Win:Bibee(4-1) Loss:Wheeler(5-2)
Homeruns- A.Judge-2(10th)
Tanner Bibee dominated striking out 12 Philadelphia batters and Aaron Judge
smacked 2 homeruns and scored 3 times at Hollywood Park where the red-hot Los
Angeles Lycans beat the Philadelphia Freedom by the score of 9 to 3.
Judge helped send the fans home happy. He ripped a solo home run in the 6th
inning and cracked a solo homerun in the 7th inning. Los Angeles had 14 hits
for the night while Philadelphia had 6.
Bibee(4-1) went 7 innings allowing 2 runs for the win. Zack Wheeler(5-2)
absorbed the loss. He was unable to control the Los Angeles offense and
allowed 8 hits and 2 walks in 5 and 2/3 innings.
When asked about his strikeout total for the game, Bibee offered, 'The fan's
really got into it. It is fun to see them tally up the strikeout totals up
there in the stands. Fortunately, I kept them busy tonight - of course, it
would be all for naught without the 'W'.'
GOTHAM(15-11) AT DELAWARE(10-19)
Knights......... 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 - 3 4 0
Devils.......... 0 1 0 1 3 0 1 0 - 6 9 0
Win:Cortes(3-0) Loss:Sale(5-1) Save:Walker(4th)
Homeruns- D.Hill(2nd), B.Turang(4th), H.Ramos(3rd), E.Sosa(1st), E.Suarez(5th)
The Delaware Devils defeated the Gotham Knights by a score of 6 to 3 at Bay
Park.
Heliot Ramos made sure the Delaware fans enjoyed themselves. He banged out a
single in the 3rd inning, clubbed a three-run home run in the 5th inning and
doubled which brought home a run in the 7th inning. Overall Delaware out-hit
Gotham 9 to 4.
Nestor Cortes(3-0) got credit for the victory, pitching 6 and 1/3 innings and
allowing 3 runs. Ryan Walker got the save, his 4th. Chris Sale(5-1) was
charged with the loss. He served up 3 homeruns in his 6 and 2/3 innings.
LAS VEGAS(14-13) AT TAMPA BAY(18-10)
Aces............ 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 - 2 6 0
Firestorm....... 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 - 3 5 0
Win:Herz(3-1) Loss:Snell(3-1) Save:Miller(6th)
Homeruns- K.Marte(11th)
D.J. Herz whiffed 11 batters and Nolan Schanuel had 2 base hits and 2 RBI as
the Tampa Bay Firestorm defeated the Las Vegas Aces by the score of 3 to 2 at
Inferno Field.
Herz(3-1) pitched a fine game. He went 7 innings surrendering 6 hits and 5
walks. Tampa Bay had only 5 hits for the game.
Herz got relief help from Mason Miller who gained credit for his 6th save.
Blake Snell(3-1) was tagged with the loss.
Herz was pleased with his performance. He noted, 'I had good zip on my
pitches. Just as important, my location was right on. The fans really got
into the game too - that always helps me. Now, if I can only do that again
in my next outing.'
SEATTLE(16-12) AT NASHVILLE(15-13)
Jets............ 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 - 3 7 1
Classics........ 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 4 6 0
Win:Cousins(4-2) Loss:Morgan(1-2) Save:Adam(7th)
Homeruns- M.Machado-2(6th), F.Lindor(7th), J.Yepez(4th)
37,039 fans watched an exciting game at Fed Ex Field. The Nashville Classics
topped the Seattle Jets by the slimmest of margins, 4 to 3.
The deciding run was scored by Nashville in the 8th. Francisco Lindor smashed
a bases-empty 'big-fly'. Seattle threatened in the 9th but their rally came
up short.
Jake Cousins(4-2) picked up the victory, allowing no runs in 2/3 of an inning.
Cousins was helped out by Jason Adam who recorded his 7th save. The loss was
charged to Eli Morgan(1-2) in relief.
When questioned about the loss, Matt Chaput said, 'The fans got to see an
exciting game out there tonight. Unfortunately, we couldn't get it done this
time. Next time, though, we'll be the clubhouse with all the smiles.'
DAYTON(10-18) AT OKLAHOMA(10-16)
Grits........... 0 5 0 0 0 2 0 2 3 - 12 15 0
Missilemen...... 0 0 1 1 0 5 0 0 0 - 7 17 1
Win:Leahy(2-3) Loss:Joyce(2-2)
Homeruns- C.Bellinger(2nd), B.Reynolds(6th), W.Smith(8th), S.Kwan(2nd),
J.Realmuto(3rd), B.Donovan(2nd)
Bryan Reynolds connected with a 'big fly' and had 2 RBI as the Dayton Grits
beat the Oklahoma Missilemen by a score of 12 to 7.
Kyle Leahy(2-3) was reasonably effective in relief and got credit with the
victory. He allowed 7 hits and no walks in 2 and 2/3 innings. Dayton had a
total of 15 hits for the game.
Ben Joyce(2-2) was hit with the loss in relief. His ERA increased from 2.60
to 3.60 as he allowed 3 runs in 2 and 2/3 innings.
VANCOUVER(14-14) AT ATLANTIC CITY(14-14)
Flames.......... 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 1 - 6 10 0
Surf............ 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 - 4 8 1
Win:Miller(3-0) Loss:Butto(2-2) Save:Hudson(5th)
Homeruns- Z.Neto(3rd), A.Bregman(3rd)
Zach Neto went deep as the Vancouver Flames bested the Atlantic City Surf 6 to
4 at Seaside Park.
Vancouver scored the deciding run in the 8th inning. After two were out Neto
hit a bases-empty home run. Vancouver managed 10 hits in their victory.
The winning pitcher was Tyson Miller(3-0) who allowed no runs in 2 and 2/3
innings. Miller got help from Bryan Hudson who earned his 5th save. Jose
Butto(2-2) was hit with the loss in relief.