Bullpen sputters but Hopatcong clinches first finals appearance

It took another 13 innings to settle the other Game 6 semi-final. The Vancouver bullpen put up a valiant effort and was rewarded with a 9th-inning rally to force extras but Hopatcong finally closed it out in the 13th for a 6-5 win.

Martinez mashes 3 HRs, Vancouver holds on

Vancouver blasted five solo home runs -- including three by Jose Martinez -- and weathered a 9th-inning rally by Hopatcong to secure a 5-4 triumph on Tuesday night, tying up their best-of-seven series at 1-1.

Tucson hitting heats up for Game 5 win

Rich Hill limited Hoboken to 4 hits over 7 innings and Tucson used a 5-run 7th inning to turn a pitchers' duel into a 7-1 rout in Game 5 on Wednesday night. The 2nd-seeded Kingsnakes now lead the Best-of-7 series as Game 6 shifts to Hoboken.

Cruz clubs two homers for Tucson

Reigning postseason MVP Nelson Cruz went 4-for-4 with two home runs to help Tucson beat Hoboken, 5-3, evening their semifinal series with Hoboken at 2-2.

Tucson opens defense of title with Game 1 win

Defending champion Tucson used three home runs and a sharp outing from top pick Rich Hill to take Game 1 over Hoboken, 6-4, in their Best-of-7 semifinal series.