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After Carthage College was retired in the top of the 8th, the College of Wooster extended their lead to 8-1 with a Sean Karpen solo home run in the College World Series (Div. 3) opener. For Karpen, it's his second solo home run of the game to go along with a 2-run double.
Carthage has 8 hits, but just 1 run as they bat in the 9th. 8 runs on 15 hits for Wooster.
Although regulations will effect next year to reel in credit card companies, there are things to watch out for now says the Better Business Bureau. Wisconsin BBB President Randall Hoth says the tough economy has prompted lenders to raise interest rates on potentially millions of card holders.
Although there is no guarantee lenders won't jack up your rate, Hoth suggests always paying your bills on time! If you are hit with an interest hike, the BBB says you have the option not to accept it and instead freeze your account balance. Shopping around for other plastic might not be a bad idea but Hoth warns of low introductory interest rates that will eventually skyrocket.
The BBB can be contacted for further inquires or consumer complaints.
President Obama is expected to sign a credit card reform package Friday .
Both Carthage College and the College of Wooster failed to score in the 7th.
After 7 innings, College of Wooster 7, Carthage College 1
The College of Wooster put four runs on the board in the 6th inning to jump out to a 7-1 lead over Carthage College in the opening game of the 2009 NCAA Division 3 CWS.
The big blow came with the bases loaded. Bryan Kieffer took over for Mario Perez and served up a 2-run double to Sean Karpen on his first pitch. Karpen had already clubbed a solo home run in the 4th inning.
The Scots picked up four hits in the inning and now have 12 hits for the game. They were also aided by a Kieffer throwing error.
If the Red Men can't rally today, they'll play the loser of game 2 tomorrow morning at 10am and face elimination 24 hours into the tournament.
After 6 innings, Woostger 7, Carthage College 1
Neither team threatens in the 5th. The score remains College of Wooster 3, Carthage College 1 after 5 complete at the NCAA Div. 3 College World Series at Fox Cities Stadium.
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