Three Rivers capture flag; three others join for playoffs April 4-6

The 2012 Illowa APBA League is finished and the playoff teams are determined.  With a 105-57 mark, Todd Ventresca (seen left rolling at the 2012 IAL All-Star Game) and his first place Three Rivers Gamblers will take on fourth place Chicago Champions (87-75) managed by rookie manager, John Heneghan.  Second …

LAST DANCE

January 11, 2013 GAME 1 Chicago Champions vs Northside Hitmen Champions Tim Lincecum was matched up against Brad Penny, both starting pitchers went seven innings, with Penny up by a run when he left for a pinch hitter.  Chicago scored four runs off reliever Neftali Feliz over the last two …