The Comeback Cubbies took a run at yet another rally Thursday, but came up a bit short against the Houston Colt .45s.
On Day 5 of the 2015 Roy Hobbs World Series in Fort Myers, Fla., the Comox Valley Cubs ran out of time to stage one of their patented come-from-behind victories.
“In a seven-inning game called on time (three hours max) the teams had 45 hits – yes, 45!” reports Kevin Dobbelsteyn from Florida.
“McGiffen had three doubles to the wall, Egeland continued his steady hitting, and Freeman stirred things up with his bunting display,” Dobbelsteyn said.
After being ahead 5-2 early, Houston scored a bunch, then another bunch, to lead 19-9 heading to the last inning. The Cubbies got four to give the .45s a scare, but it finished 17-13.
“Onward to the playoffs on Friday!” said Dobbelsteyn.
The Cubs finished preliminary play with a 3-2 record, posting comebacks in all three wins.
They opened Sunday by erasing a 7-0 deficit to defeat the Cleveland Spiders 8-7. After a 14-2 loss to the San Antonio Texans on Monday, the Comox Valley crew overcame an 11-2 Kent Mudhens lead to win 17-11 on Tuesday. On Wednesday it was more magic in a 4-3 win over the Long Island Yankees.
The Cubs are competing with about 50 other teams in the Classics 60+ division. There are almost 300 teams in all of the divisions.
The tournament is played at the spring training facilities of the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox, including the almost-brand-new Jet Blue stadium of the Sox.
The only other Canadian team is from Nova Scotia. However, because the Cubs’ roster includes players from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario, they are considered Canada’s team.
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