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The Gulls moved on from their thrashing of the Sand Bar Pirates to face an aging Galaxy team looking to make another run at a title. Galaxy has infused some young talent with their wiley veterans, to be competitive once again in the deep waters that is the NSL. The Gulls looked impressive in smashing the Pirates and appear to have enough momentum to go on an epic playoff run.

D. "El Rojo Totuga"Barile, coming off the first playoff win of his career, was pitted against perenial Cy Young candidate R. Moleti, in what was a contrast in styles. Moleti tends to rely on his split seamer to try and blow batters away, while Barille, lacking the velocity on his fast ball, utilizes accuracy, and can be good when he is locating well.

This game was a battle throughout, with both sides trading blows early via the homerun. The game was never really in anybody's hands, as both sides were helped out by some timely taters. The Gulls got dingers out of A. Zimbaldi and D. Barille, who had a career day at the plate. C. Howard and N. Carmalingo went yard for Galaxy to help keep the veteran club close in the end.

Clinging to a lead down the stretch, the Gulls had a chance to close Galaxy out and move on, but a botched play at third, and an errant throw by the Gulls big righty, helped Galaxy tie the game at eleven.

Darkness rolled in, halting the game in extra innings all knotted up at eleven.

The two clubs will resume the game on Friday at 6pm sharp (as early as possible) with the eventual winner taking on GEA directly after.