PLAYER / PITCHER OF THE WEEK #21

·         Mexico City Chihuahuas @ Fort Worth Panthers

Series Summary *

Mexico City takes 4 of 5 at home against Fort Worth. The Chihuahua train keeps rolling!

·         Cedar Park Bears @ Detroit Stars

Series Summary *

No News out of Detroit.

·         Valdosta Bombers @ Winnipeg Goldeyes

Series Preview

Winnipeg has had a rough first season in the MWWL. But have been playing better ball lately and have passed Clovis to lose the title of league doormat. They are hosting Valdosta for 5 games.
Valdosta are a good team in a fight for a wild card spot.

Game #1:

The knuckleballer Charlie Hough was solid 3 in 6 as he beat Glavine 3 in 5 and mainly the Goldeye pen. Valdosya 6 Winnipeg 3 Hough (14-8) L- Bockus (0-2) S Franco (26) Homerun Valle (WPG)

Game #2:

Winnipeg sent Ken Dixon a grade 3XZ and “M” Valdosta sent knuckleballer Candiotti. Candiotti pitched aroung 11 hits in 8 innings allowing just 2 runs. BUT

Ken Dixon pitched a NO HITTER allowing just two walks and striking out 10 hitters. I don’t think I have ever seen a 3 with an M throw a no hitter. Winnipeg 2 Valdosta 0 W-Dixon(3-4) Candiotti (7-6) Homerun Valle

Game #3:

Walker and Sveum homered and two Winnipeg errors lead to 5 runs, 4 unearned runs off Hayben. But the Winnpeg pen was very goos which allowed Elster to play hero and hit a walk pinch hit double in the 9th off of Quisenberry. WPG 7 Valdosta 6 W-Searage(2-1) L Childress (8-5)

Game #4:

After a day off and a team meeting Valdosta got a gem from Dave Dravecky (8-8) only mistake was a first inning homer to Perry. Valdosta got homers from Clark, Wallach and Berrett in the 6th inning to score 5 runs. W-Dravecky (8-8) L-Whitson(8-12)

Game #5:

the final game with the series tied 2-2 was a one run win by Valdosta as Van Slyke hit two homers off Moyer and Forsch got the win and Franco got the save. Valdosta 6 Winnipeg 5 W-Forsch (10-6) l-Moyer(6-16) S-Franco(27)

Series Summary *

Winnipeg is trilled to get sn amazing game by Dixon and while they lost 3 of 5 the Goldeyes are showing heart down as the season is coming to the final lap.

·         Long Beach Titans @ Manhattan Gas Hornets

Series Preview

Long Beach (1st place NL West 82-40) travels to Manhattan (1st place NL East 84-38) – Post Season Preview? Clash of the Titans and Gas Hornets …

Game #1:

Titans take a 3-1 lead into the bottom of the 7th on 2 run HR by Guerrero (28) and solo shot by Mattingly (28). However, Durham leads off with a PH HR (10) to make it 3-2. Then with 2 outs and 2 on, Jacoby comes in to PH for Moreland and smashes one deep to left center. Two runs score to give the Gas Hornets the lead 4-3. Thinking it will be a time to test out Tim Burke for the save, the Gas Hornets score 2 more on a Felder walk and an O’Neill double. 6-3 after the 5 run 8th and that’s final.
WP Clancy (11-6), S Hudson (5) LP Worrell (4-6) BS – Bedrosian (6)

Game #2:

This game was all Willie Fraser and Long Beach Titans as he tosses a CG 4 hitter winning 8-1 and moving his record to 14-3, 2.72 era. Game matched up aces as Key started for Manhattan and took the loss (18-5), giving up his 25 HR to Law (13). Law also doubled and had 4 rbis. Pedro Guerrero gets 3 hits in the game and 2 runs.

Game #4:

Holding true to the pattern of the series so far, Long Beach takes the even numbered game – and again rather easily winning 5-1 (3 run 3rd made it 4-0 and they coasted from there). Viola (15-8) goes the distance for the win tossing a 4 hitter (another 4 hitter). James homers (12) for the Titans, the 3 runs in the 3rd on his Baltimore special. Zane Smith took a rare loss (12-3) going 4 innings.

Game #5:

Pattern continued with the Gas Hornets winning the odd # game – and again it was close and a come from behind affair. Manhattan gets 2 in the first on Dawson single and Jacoby single followed by James error in the outfield. Mulliniks hits a solo shot (11) in the 2nd, 2-1 Manhattan. Top 5 Titans score 2 to take the lead on Mattingly and Teufel rbi doubles, 3-2 Long Beach. In the 6th, Dawson breaks the tie with a 2 run HR (38) for a 4-3 lead. Buice (1.2 innings) and Burke (1.1 innings – S [28, 1st for Manhattan]) hold off the Titans for the win. WP Alexander (11-4), LP Downs (12-4).

Series Summary *

Interesting 5 game series – 3 close ones go to Manhattan, 2 easy ones go to Long Beach. More later, I’m sure.

·         Michigan Marauders @ Missouri Black Bears

Series Preview

Michigan Marauders take on the Missouri Black Bears

Game #1:

Missouri 4, Michigan 1
Griffey PH 3-run HR in the 7th
Williams 2 hits, 2 2B, RBI
Morris 7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

Game #2:

Michigan 5, Missouri 2
Samuel 3 hits, 2 RBI
Ripken 3B, 2 RS, 2 RBI
Langston 8 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
Williams PH 2-run HR in the loss

Game #3:

Michigan 5, Missouri 3 – 10 Innings
Samuel 3 hits, RS, 2 RBI
Ripken solo HR #26
Terrell (ND) 7 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 4 BB, 2 K

Game #4:

Michigan 5, Missouri 0
Webster 2 BB, 3 RS
Nokes 3 hits, RBI
Gaetti 2 hits, HR, RS, 2 RBI
Ripken solo HR
Tanana 7 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K

Game #5:

Michigan 5, Missouri 2
Davis 3 hits, 2B, HR, RS, RBI
Maldonado 2 hits, RS, 2 RBI
Ripken 2 hits, 2B, 2 RBI
Greenwell 2-run HR in the loss

Game #6:

Missouri 10, Michigan 6
Sundberg 2 hits, 2 HR, BB, 2 RS, 5 RBI
Williams H, BB, 2 RS, 3 RBI
Galarraga 2 hits, 2 RS

Game #7:

Michigan 7, Missouri 2
Samuel 3 hits, 2B, 3B, HR, 3 RS, 2 RBI
Bo 2 hits, HR, RS, 2 RBI
Brunansky 2 hits, HR, 2 RS, RBI
Langston 6 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K

Series Summary *

Michigan takes 5 of 7.

·         California Quakes @ Chicago Demolition

Series Preview

First Place California comes into the Windy City of Chicago for a 7 game set.

Game #1:

A George Brett HR and a solid effort of of Rick Reuschel (17-6 3.13) along with Dave Smith’s 32 save give California the first game.
Final Score: California 4 – Chicago 1

Game #2:

Ozzie Smith goes 4 for 5. Carlton Fisk goes down with an injury for 5 days.
Final Score: California 6 – Chicago 4

Game #3:

Roger Clemens (23-5 3.10) goes 8 solid, Kent Hrbek adds 2 RBI’s and Chicago wins game#3.
Final Score:Chicago 7 – California 2

Game #4:

Dennis Eckersley gets pulled early after a lengthy Rain Delay. Ken Phelps goes 3 for 5 & the Chicago bullpen (Seven Relievers) goes 7 innings allowing only a single earned run.
Final Score:Chicago 7 – California 2

Game #5:

Willie Randolph & Lloyd Moseby both have 3 RBI’s for the Quakes.
Wade Boggs has 4 RBI’s for the Demolition. But the Quakes take this one.
Final Score: California 10 – Chicago 9

Game #6:

Dwight Evans & Chris Bando Homer and a Rick Reuschel goes 7.2 Innings (18-6 3.10) along with Dave Smith’s 34 save give California the game.
Final Score: California 7 – Chicago 2

Game #7:

Dale Murphy’s 9th inning Grand Slam comes back to haunt the Demolition – as the Quakes score 5 runs in the 9th inning to take the final game of the series.
Final Score: California 8 – Chicago 6

Series Summary *

Chicago looked bad in comparison to the Quakes.

·         Germantown Grays @ Steel City Sluggers

Series Summary *

Steel City takes 4 of 7.

·         Stockton Wings @ Old Mill Legends

Series Preview

Stockton visits Old Mill for a 5 game series.

Series Summary *

Old Mill wins 3 of 5.

·         Sugar Land Skeeters @ Clovis Cougars

Series Preview

Two teams with no where to go but up!

Game #1:

CLC 5 SLS 4
W-Mahler
S-Smith
L-Huismann

Game #2:

SLS 7 CLC 2
W-Young
L-Harris

Game #3:

CLC 6 SLS 3
W-Wells
L=Blyleven

Game #4:

CLC 3 SLS 2
W-Sutcliffe
S-Smith
L-Anderson

Game #5:

CLC 8 SLS 3
W-Pena
L-Huismann

Series Summary *

Clovis takes 4 of 5 in the short series.

·         East Pointe Marlins @ Montana Cutthroats

Series Preview

A matchup between two teams who are playing well. Montana is 8-2 in last 10 while East Pointe is 7-3. The Marlins are looking for a playoff berth while Montana is playing for pride.

Game #1:

Montana jumps out to a 4-0 lead with a 4-run 2nd inning. However, East Pointe reels off the next 10 runs thanks to Bobby Bonilla. Bonilla gets 3 hits, a HR, and 5 RBI to lead the Marlins to a 10-4 win. Marlins took lead for good with a 6-run 6th inning. FINAL – EPM 10 MCT 4

Game #2:

East Pointe carrys a 2-1 lead into the 8th inning thanks to solo HRs from Surhoff and White. However, Montana ties game in the bottom of the 8th at 2-2. The Marlins are not to be denied as Bonilla clears the bases with a 3-run double in the top of the 9th to give them the win. FINAL – EPM 5 MCT 2

Game #3:

The Marlins jump out to a 3-0 lead in the 1st. However, Montana gets the next 8 runs thanks to two 2-run HRs by Darryl Strawberry. East Pointe climbs back to within 1 at 8-7, but Montana keeps the petal pressed and wins 11-8. Straw goes 2 for 4 with 5 RBI and 2 HRs. Alan Trammell drives home four for Marlins. FINAL – MCT 11 EPM 8

Game #4:

Darryl Strawberry goes 3 for 3 with 2 RBI and a triple and homerun to lead Montana past East Pointe. Montana hits four HRs to take a comfortable lead. Marlins HRs by Tartabull and Bonilla keep it respectable, but Montana bullpen closes door. FINAL – MCT 7 EPM 4

Game #5:

East Pointe takes the rubber match of the 5 game series behind Devon White and Dwight Evans who drive home all the Marlins runs. Bob Welch takes a shutout into the 9th inning with a 5-0 lead. However, Montana gets bullpen up as they push three across in 9th only to fall short in end. Strawberry hits fourth HR of the series to make it a game. FINAL – EPM 5 MCT 3

Series Summary *

Easte Pointe takes the series 3 games to 2 over Montana. Strawberry leads Montana offense with a 8-18 series with 4 HR and 9 RBI. Bonilla leads East Pointe with a 6-17 series with 2 HR and 10 RBI.