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Chappaqua Clippers
Tom Dixon
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46 Barnes Ln.
Chappaqua, New York
10514
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The Plays The Thing
A baseball game can come down to one big moment. The outcome also can be determined by a series of key plays. Some of these moments do not end up the box score. The importance is not lost on the players, however. So this section will highlight some of those crucial circumstances.
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2003
Dynamic Duos Artistry Creates Picture-Perfect Double Plays
The double play is called the pitcher’s best friend. The twin killing became best buddies for Clippers in their 14-4 first-round playoff upset of the Somers Orioles on Sept. 7, 2003. The Clips not only turned four DPs, all of the 6-4-3 plays ended innings.
Shortstop George Garcia and second baseman Julio Fernandez performed like a well-oiled machine in performing the wizardry at Somers High School. They combined on a magnificent play to end the Orioles bases-loaded threat in the 6th inning with the Clips leading 10-4. George stayed with a tough hopper and fired a bullet to Julio, who executed a terrific turn and throw to just nip the batter at first base for the third out.
Julio, the Clips starting shortstop most of the season, moved over to second when George came aboard in order to improve the infield defense. Pitcher Scott Perlman and their teammates certainly were thankful for Julio’s sacrifice for the good of the team.
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