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Gold Cup 250 Challenge Series Results
Round 6, Matchup 1 of 2 (June 4)

#1 seed 35-15 (run diff +102) Tom Perella (Rhode Island) - Rangers (81-81), Diamondbacks (80-82)
vs #2 seed 30-20 (run diff +27) Jim Ferguson (Minnesota) - Mets (83-79), Athletics (76-86)

Tom's Rangers take 3 of 5 from Jim's Mets

Jim's Athletics take 5 of 5 from Tom's Diamondbacks

With a record of 38-22, Tom advances to Round 7.
With a record of 37-23, Jim advances to Round 7.

Congratulations, Jim and Tom!

We're down to the final four tournament participants, and the other Round 6 matchup is as follows:

#3 seed 29-21 (run diff +44) Corbin Vance (Ohio) - Tigers (87-75), Orioles (75-87)

vs #4 seed 29-21 (run diff +28) Bob Terhune (California) - Royals (82-80), Marlins (79-83)

To guarantee advancement to Round 7, a record of 35-25 or better is needed.

Steve Beren
Tournament Organizer, Gold Cup 250 Challenge Series

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Gold Cup 250 Challenge Series Results
Round 5, Matchup 3 of 3 (May 30)

#1 seed 27-13 (run diff +68) Tom Perella (Rhode Island) - Rangers (81-81), Diamondbacks (80-82)
vs #2 seed 25-15 (run diff +40) John Dossey (Ontario) - Royals (82-80), Diamondbacks (80-82)

Tom's Rangers take 4 of 5 from John D.'s Diamondbacks
Tom's Diamondbacks take 4 of 5 from John D.'s Royals

With a record of 35-15, Tom advances to Round 6.

With a record of 27-23, John D. is eliminated.

Also, John C. (27-23) is also eliminated.

The following 4 people advance to Round 6: Tom Perella, Corbin Vance, Jim Ferguson, and Bob Terhune.

Tom (35-15) will play Jim (30-20), and Corbin (29-21) will play Bob (29-21).

To guarantee advancement to Round 7, a record of 35-25 or better is needed.

For latest tournament results and standings, go to https://goldcup250.blogspot.com/

All the best,

Steve Beren
Tournament Organizer, Gold Cup 250 Challenge Series

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Gold Cup 250 Challenge Series Results
Round 5, Matchup 2 of 3 (May 30)

#5 seed 24-16 (run diff +6) John Cunningham (Illinois) - Reds (83-79), Cardinals (78-84)
vs #6 seed 22-18 (run diff +30) Corbin Vance (Ohio) - Tigers (87-75), Orioles (75-87)

Corbin's Tigers take 4 of 5 from John C.'s Reds
Corbin's Orioles take 3 of 5 from John C.'s Cardinals

With a record of 29-21, Corbin advances to Round 6.

With a record of 27-23, John C. is still mathematically very much alive depending on the result of the one remaining Round 5 series between Tom Perella and John Dossey

For latest tournament results and standings, go to https://goldcup250.blogspot.com/

REMAINING ROUND #5 MATCHUP:
#1 seed 27-13 (run diff +68) Tom Perella (Rhode Island) - Rangers (81-81), Diamondbacks (80-82)
vs #2 seed 25-15 (run diff +40) John Dossey (Ontario) - Royals (82-80), Diamondbacks (80-82)

Steve Beren
Tournament Organizer, Gold Cup 250 Challenge Series

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MARINERS AND ASTROS TIED FOR FIRST PLACE - UNITED FEDERATION OF BASEBALL STANDINGS - 24 GAMES PLAYED, 42 TO GO

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Blue Sox 2026 Game #24 - Philadelphia 7, Blue Sox 3 - Philadelphia completed a sweep of the 3-game series at Citizens Bank Park. Walker Buehler got the win, going 5.2 innings while giving up 3 runs on 4 hits with 8 strikeouts and 3 walks. The only Blue Sox runs came on a 3-run homer by Ezequiel Tovar in the top of the 6th. Blue Sox starter Simeon Woods-Richardson gave up 4 runs in the 1st and another run in the 2nd; he was charged with the loss and finished with 5 innings and gave up 6 runs (5 earned) on 7 hits. For Philadelphia, Kyle Schwarber homered and Brandon Marsh was 3-for-4 with a stolen base. For the Blue Sox, Jose Ramirez stole 3 bases.

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Blue Sox 2026 Game #24 - Philadelphia 7, Blue Sox 3 - Philadelphia completed a sweep of the 3-game series at Citizens Bank Park. Walker Buehler got the win, going 5.2 innings while giving up 3 runs on 4 hits with 8 strikeouts and 3 walks. The only Blue Sox runs came on a 3-run homer by Ezequiel Tovar in the top of the 6th. Blue Sox starter Simeon Woods-Richardson gave up 4 runs in the 1st and another run in the 2nd; he was charged with the loss and finished with 5 innings and gave up 6 runs (5 earned) on 7 hits. For Philadelphia, Kyle Schwarber homered and Brandon Marsh was 3-for-4 with a stolen base. For the Blue Sox, Jose Ramirez stole 3 bases.

Blue Sox 2026 Game #23 - Philadelphia 11, Blue Sox 0 - This game was a total disaster for the Blue Sox, who managed just 3 scattered singles. Philadelphia starting pitcher Zack Wheeler pitched 7 shutout innings, striking out 10 and walking just 3. On the other hand, Blue Sox starter Jameson Taillon gave up 9 runs in 6.2 innings, and 5 of those hits were homeruns. For Philadelphia, Alec Bohm (3-for-4, 3 runs, 3 rbis) had 2 homers, and J.T. Realmuto, Trea Turner, and Kyle Schwarber each homered (Realmuto's homer was a 3run blast in the 2nd inning).

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Blue Sox 2026 Game #23 - Philadelphia 11, Blue Sox 0 - This game was a total disaster for the Blue Sox, who managed just 3 scattered singles. Philadelphia starting pitcher Zack Wheeler pitched 7 shutout innings, striking out 10 and walking just 3. On the other hand, Blue Sox starter Jameson Taillon gave up 9 runs in 6.2 innings, and 5 of those hits were homeruns. For Philadelphia, Alec Bohm (3-for-4, 3 runs, 3 rbis) had 2 homers, and J.T. Realmuto, Trea Turner, and Kyle Schwarber each homered (Realmuto's homer was a 3run blast in the 2nd inning).

Blue Sox 2026 Game #22 - Philadelphia 4, Blue Sox 3 - The Blue Sox took an early 2-0 lead in the top of the 1st against Philadelphia starter Ranger Suarez, with a run-scoring double by Taylor Ward and an rbi single by Kyle Farmer. But Blue Sox starting pitcher Jack Flaherty didn't hold the lead for long. He lasted just 2.2 innings and gave up 3 runs in the bottom of the 3rd (an rbi single by Bryson Stott, a run-scoring double by Trea Turner, and a bases loaded walk to Brandon Marsh). That gave Philadelphia a 3-2 lead, but the Blue Sox tied it at 3-3 with an rbi double by Jose Ramirez in the 7th. In the top of the 8th, Orion Kerkering took over mound duties for Philadelphia. In the bottom of the 8th, with 2 out and nobody on base, Bryce Harper drew a walk against Blue Sox reliever Tyler Ferguson. Next, Marsh doubled, scoring Harper with what would prove to be the winning run. Kerkering set down the side in order in the top of the 9th and got the win. The loss was charged to Ferguson.

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Blue Sox 2026 Game #22 - Philadelphia 4, Blue Sox 3 - The Blue Sox took an early 2-0 lead in the top of the 1st against Philadelphia starter Ranger Suarez, with a run-scoring double by Taylor Ward and an rbi single by Kyle Farmer. But Blue Sox starting pitcher Jack Flaherty didn't hold the lead for long. He lasted just 2.2 innings and gave up 3 runs in the bottom of the 3rd (an rbi single by Bryson Stott, a run-scoring double by Trea Turner, and a bases loaded walk to Brandon Marsh). That gave Philadelphia a 3-2 lead, but the Blue Sox tied it at 3-3 with an rbi double by Jose Ramirez in the 7th. In the top of the 8th, Orion Kerkering took over mound duties for Philadelphia. In the bottom of the 8th, with 2 out and nobody on base, Bryce Harper drew a walk against Blue Sox reliever Tyler Ferguson. Next, Marsh doubled, scoring Harper with what would prove to be the winning run. Kerkering set down the side in order in the top of the 9th and got the win. The loss was charged to Ferguson.

Blue Sox 2026 Game #21 - Houston 6, Blue Sox 4 (17 minutes) - Houston took the series finale, preventing a Blue Sox sweep of the 3-game series. Houston took a 3-0 lead against Blue Sox starter Yusei Kikuchi in the top of the 2nd (run-scoring double by Cam Smith, a triple by Jeremy Pena that scored Smith, and an error by Jose Ramirez that scored Pena from third). In the bottom of the 3rd, Blue Sox catcher Freddy Fermin led off with a double against Houston starter Framber Valdez, moved to third on a groundout, and scored on a wild pitch. That cut Houston's lead to 3-1, and that's how things remained until the top of the 7th. Blue Sox manager Dave Bristol brought reliever Mason Miller in the game to keep the score close. But Miller - who has had a rough season so far - had another bad outing, giving up a 2-run homer to Jose Altuve in the 7th. That put Houston up 5-1, and the Blue Sox battled back against Houston reliever Bryan King, who gave up a solo homer to Juan Soto in the bottom of the 7th and a 2-run homer to Kerry Carpenter in the bottom of the 8th. That made it a 1-run game, but Houston got another run in the top of the 9th as Miller gave up 2 more base hits, putting men on 1st and 3rd - and that was followed by a successful run-scoring squeeze play by Altuve. In the bottom of the 9th, the Blue Sox had the bases loaded with 2 out against Houston closer Josh Hader, but Hader got pinch-hitter Keibert Ruiz to fly out to end the game and notch the save. Valdez got the win, Kikuchi got the loss. For Houston, Altuve had 3 rbis and Smith had 2 stolen bases. The Blue Sox were 1-for-16 with runners in scoring position, and they stranded 10 baserunners.

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Blue Sox 2026 Game #21 - Houston 6, Blue Sox 4 (17 minutes) - Houston took the series finale, preventing a Blue Sox sweep of the 3-game series. Houston took a 3-0 lead against Blue Sox starter Yusei Kikuchi in the top of the 2nd (run-scoring double by Cam Smith, a triple by Jeremy Pena that scored Smith, and an error by Jose Ramirez that scored Pena from third). In the bottom of the 3rd, Blue Sox catcher Freddy Fermin led off with a double against Houston starter Framber Valdez, moved to third on a groundout, and scored on a wild pitch. That cut Houston's lead to 3-1, and that's how things remained until the top of the 7th. Blue Sox manager Dave Bristol brought reliever Mason Miller in the game to keep the score close. But Miller - who has had a rough season so far - had another bad outing, giving up a 2-run homer to Jose Altuve in the 7th. That put Houston up 5-1, and the Blue Sox battled back against Houston reliever Bryan King, who gave up a solo homer to Juan Soto in the bottom of the 7th and a 2-run homer to Kerry Carpenter in the bottom of the 8th. That made it a 1-run game, but Houston got another run in the top of the 9th as Miller gave up 2 more base hits, putting men on 1st and 3rd - and that was followed by a successful run-scoring squeeze play by Altuve. In the bottom of the 9th, the Blue Sox had the bases loaded with 2 out against Houston closer Josh Hader, but Hader got pinch-hitter Keibert Ruiz to fly out to end the game and notch the save. Valdez got the win, Kikuchi got the loss. For Houston, Altuve had 3 rbis and Smith had 2 stolen bases. The Blue Sox were 1-for-16 with runners in scoring position, and they stranded 10 baserunners.

Blue Sox 2026 Game #20 - Blue Sox 4, Houston 3 (10 innings, 13 minutes) - This game was decided with a 10th inning walkoff double by Jose Ramirez against Houston reliever Bennett Sousa. The Blue Sox had an early 3-0 lead against Houston starter Lance McCullers (Juan Soto leadoff homer and Willson Contreras sacrifice fly in the 1st, Freddy Fermin rbi single in the 4th). Meanwhile, Simeon Woods-Richardson held Houston scoreless until the top of the 6th with 1 out when Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve had back-to-back doubles. That made the score 3-1 in favor of the Blue Sox, and Wandy Peralta took over on the hill for Woods-Richardson. Unfortuantely, Peralta was greeted by a game-tying 2-run homer by Yordan Alvarez. The score remained 3-3 until the Ramirez walkoff. Blue Sox reliever Brenan Hanifee, who entered the game with 2 out in the top of the 10th, got the win. Sousa was charged with the loss. For the Blue Sox, Fermin was 3-for-4.

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Blue Sox 2026 Game #20 - Blue Sox 4, Houston 3 (10 innings, 13 minutes) - This game was decided with a 10th inning walkoff double by Jose Ramirez against Houston reliever Bennett Sousa. The Blue Sox had an early 3-0 lead against Houston starter Lance McCullers (Juan Soto leadoff homer and Willson Contreras sacrifice fly in the 1st, Freddy Fermin rbi single in the 4th). Meanwhile, Simeon Woods-Richardson held Houston scoreless until the top of the 6th with 1 out when Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve had back-to-back doubles. That made the score 3-1 in favor of the Blue Sox, and Wandy Peralta took over on the hill for Woods-Richardson. Unfortuantely, Peralta was greeted by a game-tying 2-run homer by Yordan Alvarez. The score remained 3-3 until the Ramirez walkoff. Blue Sox reliever Brenan Hanifee, who entered the game with 2 out in the top of the 10th, got the win. Sousa was charged with the loss. For the Blue Sox, Fermin was 3-for-4.

Gold Cup 250 Challenge Series Results
Round 5, Matchup 1 of 3 (May 25)

#3 seed 25-15 (run diff +34) Bob Terhune (California) - Royals (82-80), Marlins (79-83)
vs #4 seed 24-16 (run diff +21) Jim Ferguson (Minnesota) - Mets (83-79), Athletics (76-86)

Jim's Mets take 3 of 5 from Bob's Royals
Jim's Athletics take 3 of 5 from Bob's Marlins

With a record of 30-20, Jim advances to Round 6.
With a record of 29-21, Bob advances to Round 6.

For latest tournament results and standings, go to https://goldcup250.blogspot.com/

REMAINING ROUND #5 MATCHUPS:
#1 seed 27-13 (run diff +68) Tom Perella (Rhode Island) - Rangers (81-81), Diamondbacks (80-82)
vs #2 seed 25-15 (run diff +40) John Dossey (Ontario) - Royals (82-80), Diamondbacks (80-82)

#5 seed 24-16 (run diff +6) John Cunningham (Illinois) - Reds (83-79), Cardinals (78-84)
vs #6 seed 22-18 (run diff +30) Corbin Vance (Ohio) - Tigers (87-75), Orioles (75-87)
All the best,

Steve Beren
Tournament Organizer, Gold Cup 250 Challenge Series

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