Mumbai Cobras clinch spot in United Series

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Brantley Bell hit a one-run double in the sixth inning, and five pitchers combined for a shutout with only six hits allowed, to give Mumbai the win 1-0 over Mid East.

Akshay More got the win (3.0 IP, 3 H 1 BB, 1 SO), while Brandon Kaminer (2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 SO), Jacob Hasty (0.1 IP, 2 BB, 1 SO), Chandler Woolridge (2.2 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 SO) and Akeel Morris (1.0 IP 1 H, 2 SO, SV) completed the heroic task.

Chandler Woolridge made his third Fire Ball of the season effective in the eighth inning, after striking out Jake Hjelle with one out and two runners on base; Akeel Morris got the save after striking out two.

Bell went 1-for-3 with one RBI, and Caleb McNeely went 1-for-4 with one run scored; Ian Mercado went 1-for-3.

With this victory, the Cobras (5-2), have secured their place in the United Series, Baseball United´s championship series, slated to begin December 12th.

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