27th July 2008

NBC 8 - Mapleleafs 7

NBC 9 - Mapleleafs 23

The Bucks got back on track after the London Tournament with a twin bill against the Mapleleafs. Game one was a pitched battle, both teams digging in and picking of the hits and runs whenever possible. Ernie Ayala pitched a solid game with many K's, his arm holding out till the end, even though this game went an extra inning, being tied at 7 each after 7. The Bucks hung tough in the eighth, allowing nothing to the visitors in the top of the inning, and showing patience at the plate to allow the winning run to be walked home by the struggling Leaf's reliever. Game one to Northampton, 8 - 7.

Game two was a different story, Northampton absolutely unable to put anything meaningful together at anytime during the game. An embarrassing 23 - 9 route ensued, and the day was split between the two teams.