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International Federation of Baseball 10-03-2007
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| Breaking News |  | Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007: La Vinotinto Take IFB Title
It was a storybook year for the Venezuela La Vinotinto as they closed out a 4-1 series win over the China Citizens to claim the 2007 Federation Cup. They wrapped it up with a 8-3 victory to cap an incredible season and brought home their 3rd championship.
The La Vinotinto manager gave his view of the series, "We had a lot of things going for us, offense and defense doing it at the right time. That's what it takes win a Federation Cup."
"We're disappointed we lost, but we're also very proud of what we did all year," said the Citizens manager. "They played better baseball than us and they beat us."
During the Western Hemisphere Caribbean & South America regular season Venezuela put up a 93-61 record and finished first.
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 | Friday, September 28th, 2007: La Vinotinto Shut Out Citizens, Takahashi Winner
Shumei Takahashi was dynamite today and just blew China away in the 5-0 victory. The Venezuela La Vinotinto starter had everything working as he hurled a 6-hit shutout over the Citizens, recording 2 strikeouts and 1 walk.
"He was pure nasty out there today. I don't think any team in the would've had a chance against what he was bringing," said the China skipper during his postgame press conference.
In 2007 Takahashi has compiled a 14-12 record with a 4.28 ERA in 37 starts.
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 | Friday, September 21st, 2007: England's Julyan Asked for Trade. Fact or Fiction?
Rumors circulating around town, say shortstop Harvey Julyan is not happy at all playing in England and that the Three Lions are actively shopping him around.
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