Week of August 13
Tidewater vs Mokena
Apologies. I somehow won the series 3-2.
However, that's not bad considering I realized I did not send in new defaults.
I had Buxton injured for 20 games and forgot to send him down and bring up a replacement.
No big deal.
Gm.1 TID 5-2 C.Kelly's 2-run double in the 6th helped Ibanez' 2-run homer in the 5th and gave TID the game 1 win.
Gm. 2 MOK 4-1 Homers by K.Ruiz and A.Barger along with S.Manaea's 5 hit 7 K performance gave MOK revenge as they easily took game 2.
Gm. 3 TID 8-3 Z.Kelly gave up 3 HR including 2 in the 5 run 5th as TID coasted to the win. F.Freeman accounted for 3 of the 7 RBI's.
Gm. 4 TID 7-2 Soto and Freeman only had 1 hit each, both singles, but they produced 4 runs as they had 2 RBI each. B.De La Cruz homered for MOK.
Gm. 5 MOK 15-5 MOK went wild! De La Cruz ripped 2 homers with 4 RBI. Rivera and Ruiz went deep as well. And Moore was 2-5 with 3 RBI. MOK scored 5 in the 2nd and 4th innings.
VIR dodged a bullet and won the series 3-2
Stamford vs Calgary
Game 1 J
Jays 1-5-1
Outlaws 0-4-1
P J Wicks 1-0 LP T Anderson 8-8
Jays starter Wicks pitches 8 shut out innings yielding 4 hits for the win. Outlaws starter Anderson throws complete game in losing effort. Dubon drives in only run of the game in the 3rd. Helsey picks up his 23rd save.
Game 2 ( 12 innings)
Jays 7-13-0
Outlaws 6-13-1
WP T Santillan 3-0 LP J Webb 2-3
A single by Reynolds in the bottom of the 12th inning drives in Garcia and gives the Jays a walk off win. The Outlaws took a quick 3-0 lead after 2 innings but Jays mounted comeback and took a 4-3 lead into the 7th A solo homer by Murphy in bottom of the 9th ties the game at 4.. The Outlaws score a run in the top of the 1tth but a Reynolds homer in the bottom of the 11th ties game again. Goldschmidt goes 3-5 for the Outlaws including a homer. Jays starter Ray fans 14 batters over 7 innings.
Game 3
Outlaws 8-12-0
Jays 4-8-0
WP M Gore 2-1 LP R Vasquez 8-9
Again the Outlaws take early lead at 3-1 after 3 innings on RBIs by Hernandez (2) and Rooker. Jays retake lead in the 4th on a Amaya 2 run homer. A 2 run homer by Gorman in the 6th gives the Outlaws the lead. The Outlaws puts game out of reach in the top of the 9th on homers by Abreu and Hernandez.
Game 4
Outlaws 4-10-0
Jays 3-5-0
WP L Webb 15-8 LP C Bassitt 10-7
Outlaws score 4 runs in the 4th and take the lead on RBIs by Alvarez, Rafaela and McMahon. Jays score runs on a 2 homer blast by Friedl and solo homer by Reynolds. Outlaws starter Webb goes the distance on a 5 hitter fanning 9.
Game 5 ( 12 innings)
Outlaws 3-7-0
Jays 2-6-0
WP S Turnbull 1-0 LP T Santillan 3-1
In the top of the 12th a Jung sac fly drives in Rafaela to give the Outlaws the margin of victory. Rafaela had stolen 2nd and 3rd in the inning. The Outlaws scored early runs on solo homers by McCarthy and Rooker. Isbel drove in both Jays runs on a single and an infield out. .
Next Calgary travels to Chappaqua and Stamford visits Coney Island.
Freeport vs Jonesboro
The Freeport Bandits visited Jonesboro Crackers for a 5 game set. The Bandits took 4 of 5, with all but game 5 being decided by 2 or less runs.
Game 1-Bandits win 4-2. Skenes(7-6) picks up the win, Gausman(8-9) th loss. Stephenson(14) homers for the Bandits, Rojas(8) for the Crackers.
Game 2- Crackers pick up their only win, shutting out the Bandits 1-0. Pallante(6-8) goes the distance for the win, Lopez(9-6) the loss. Abrams(13) homers for the Crackers.
Game 3-Bandits win 8-7. Greene(9-6) gets the win, Irvin(2-5) the loss. Schanuel(19) homers for the Bandits, Langeliers(3) for the Crackers
Game 4-Freeport wins 5-4 in 11 innings. Miller(3-4) gets the win, Zerpa(1-3) the loss. Schaneul(20) homers for the Bandits, Pederson(13) and Smith(19) for the Crackers.
Game 5-Bandits win the only blow out 5-2. Miller(9-10 is the winner, Spence(1-7) takes the loss. Vierling(11) and Clemens(9) homer for the Bandits. Smith(20) for the Crackers.
Next up the Bandits host Louisana and Madtown takes a 60 mile trip to Jonesboro.
East Coast vs Tulsa
Tulsa pulls into town and the East Coast Rockies are very generous with the free pass but stingy at base hits and they win the series 4-1. The Roughnecks had 28 walks (many against a Z pitcher) and the Rockies only received 12 bur the Rocks nearly doubles them in hits 50-26.
GAME 1: TUL 6-4-0 ECR 2-8-1
In the 1st 1 base hit and 3 walks plus a Turner SF gets an early 2-0 lead. Polanco a SF in the 2nd. In the 3rd 2 more walks and a Yaz RBI single, 3-1. Springer singles in a run in the 5th. Yaz a 3 run triple in the 9th. Wood (3-9) gets the win and Cease (11-6) the loss. Blackmon is sidelined for 8 games and Herrera goes down for 18.
GAME 2: ECR 5-10-0 TUL 3-4-0
Alvarez doubles in a run in the 1st. Walls ties it in the 2nd with a triple. Alvarez puts one in the seats in the 2nd. Nido a PH RBI single in the 6th, 2-2. In the home half Polanco blasts a 3 run HR, 5-2. Acuna homers in the 9th. Crochet (14-1) gets the win and Corbin (3-7) the loss.
GAME 3: ECR 9-17-1 TUL 3-7-1
In the 1st Alvarez, Greene, and Riley all have RBI single. In the 2nd Lopez doubles in a run and Alvarez plates him with a single, 5-0. In the 3rd Walls scores on a Jackson error and Turner adds a 2 run single, 5-3. In the bottom half Jackson socks a 2 run HR, 7-3. Greens singles in a run in the 4th and Robert a RBI double in the 7th. Peralta (5-9) gets the win and Elder (1-3) the loss.
GAME 4: ECR 2-8-1 TUL 1-7-0 ( 12 Innings )
Springer belts a solo shot in the 4th. In the 9th Arias a 2 out RBI infield single, 1-1. Springer walks it off in the 12th with a single. Hader (4-1) gets the win and Peralta (0-4) the loss.
GAME 5: ECR 3-7-2 TUL 1-4-1
Alvarez homers in the 4th. Stewart ties it with a long ball in the 5th. In the 7th Vaughn and Wisely go BTB with solo shots. Montero (4-6) gets the win and Lugo (10-10) the loss
Shenandoah vs Arizona
Shenandoah stuns Arizona with a 3-2 series win.
Game 1, Shenandoah 6. Arizona 5
Christian Morel had singles in the first and second innings and drove in three to get the Pandas off to a fast start. Starter Dakota Hudson got into early trouble and only made it 4 1/3 innings. Sam Moll picked up the win in middle relief with two shutout innings and Luke Weaver picked up the save. Gunnar Henderson had a two run double, but it wasn’t enough.
Game 2, Arizona 13. Shenandoah 3
Luke Raley and Ramon Laureano hit back to back homers in the second. Mookie Betts added a three run shot in the third, and Jose Ramirez had a three run shot in the fifth. Romel Blanco was touched up for eight runs in 5 1/3 innings. Greg Olson added a grand slam in the eighth. J.T. Ginn allowed only five hits in pitching six innings of scoreless baseball.
Game 3, Shenandoah 2, Arizona 1
Anthony Rizzo broke a 1-1 tie with a solo homer in the fifth. Kenta Maeda matched Zach Wheeler in this classic pitchers duel. Wheeler gave up only four hits in seven innings, but two runs. Maeda on the other hand left in the fifth, giving up ten hits but only the single run. The win went to Kaleb Ort who pitched out of trouble in the fifth. Luke Weaver notched his second save of the series.
Game 4, Arizona 10, Shenandoah 2
The Dust Devils scored four runs in the first inning, and then back to back homers by Olson and Henderson in the fifth opened up the lead to 10-2. Aaron Nola pitched seven innings to earn the win.
Game 5, Shenandoah 8, Arizona 5
Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer in the fourth , followed by a solo shot by Mookie Betts to the Devils out front. Patrick Wisdom hit a three run homer in the sixth to put the Pandas ahead in the sixth. A couple of batters later, light-hitting Vidal Brujan had a two run single, and allowed Framber Valdez to coast to the win. Valdez gave up four homers but only allowed six hits to the Dust Devils
Northwest vs Westchester
The Westchester Wombats visited the Northwest Indians for a five game
series
and came away with a win against Skubal and scored some runs this time.
8/9 - NW 6 WES 5. Morton vs. H.Harris. The Indians Starter was unable
to get through the 4th inning, but Morton
gave up the brief 5-1 lead in the 3rd. Hays hit a pair of solo homers
and Guerrero added a 2 run shot.
Baty and Paredes for Westchester.
8/10 - NW 11 WES 3. Lively vs. G.Holmes. The Indians get to Lively
early, plating 7 runs in the first inning and forcing an
early exit. Donovan, Guerrero and Thaiss hit homers for Northwest.
Merrifield had 3 hits and homered for the Wombats.
8/11 - WES 2 NW 1. Jax vs. Skubal. Westchester was faced with the
scheduled starter and the other starters tired and worn out
and so G.Jax was called on for the emergency start. He was great, going
6.2 innings and getting the win against the Tribe ace.
Skubal undone by Arraez, he tripled home both Malloy and Diaz in the 6th
inning after a single and a HBP.
8/12 - NW 3 WES 1. Pivetta vs. Holton. Northwest uses a bullpen game to
toss a one hitter and edges the Wombats in
another well pitched game. Adell hit his 16th and Donovan and Guerrero
got the other RBI's.
8/13 - NW 4 WES 0. Burnes vs. H.Harris. This was a duel of goose eggs
until the 8th inning when the Wombats went to
their bullpen. Kelly and Rogers were not able to continue the shutout,
allowing 4 runs. Harris turned around the poor start
from game one and the Indians bullpen finished the last four innings.
Up next week 24 - Westchester will host Louisiana and Northwest will
host Gulf Breeze.
Week of August 8
East Coast vs Antelope
The Antelope River Cats visit the East Coast Rockies and each team has a blow out win and a shutout. The Rockies prevail with a 3-2 series win.
GAME 1: ECR 3-6-1 ARC 1-4-0
Martinez homers in the 1st and Contreras tie it in the home half with a single. Springer goes deep in the 6th and Contreras in the 8th. Cease (11-5) gets the win and Wacha (10-6) the loss.
GAME 2: ECR 12-16-1 ARC 3-7-0
Riley a SF in the 1st. In the 2nd BTBTB doubles by Vaughn, Springer, and Robert and Lopez adds a RBI single, 4-0. Vaughn a 2 run shot in the 3rd and in the 4th Raleigh and Alvarez trade 2 run dingers, 8-2. Lopez singles a run in the 5th and in the 6th Vaughn a 2 run double and Springer a RBI single, 12-2. Raleigh knocks his second HR in the 9th. Crochet (13-1) gets the win and Woods-Richardson (9-7) the loss.
GAME 3: ARC 2-7-1 ECR 0-3-0
Naylor goes deep in the 1st and India in the 4th. Kremer (9-7) goes 9 for the win and Peralta (4-9) takes the loss.
GAME 4: ARC 8-10-0 ECR 3-6-1
Riley doubles in a run in the 2nd. In the 3rd after 2 outs Naylor ties the game with a double and scores on a Raleigh single, 2-1. Correa ties the game with a single in the home half and then gets injured (another injury) in his next AB. In the 5th with 2 outs and nobody on Naylor a RBI double and Edman a 2 run triples, 2 walks and 2 hits, 5-2. In the 7th 2 walks and an infield hit load them and Edman empties them with a double, 8-2. Herrera singles in a run in the bottom half
GAME 5: ECR11-11-1 ARC 0-5-0
Hicks doesn't make it out of the 1st inning giving up 6 runs on4 hits and 3 walks. Greene a 2 run single, Vaughn a RBI walk, Robert a RBI single, and Lopez a 2 run double. Polanco a 2 run bomb in the 3rd. In the 4th Candelario a PH SF and Vaughn a 2 run blast. Lodolo (10-7) goes the distance for the win and Hicks (9-7) the loss.
Stamford vs Tidewater
Game 1
Drillers 5-8-1
Jays 2-11
P J Gray 6-6 LP R Ray 4-1
Drillers score 4 runs in the 4th to take control of the game. Jay’s starter Ray is wild walking two in the inning with the bases loaded. Freeman adds a homer for the Drillers in the 7th. Jays have chances but leave 10 men on base.
Game 2
Drillers 3-8-2
Jays 1-6-0
WP T Houck 11-4 LP R Vasquez 8-8
Driller’s starter Houck goes 8. 2 innings for the win yielding 6 hits. Drillers score 2 runs in the 2nd and add a run in the 8th. Jays score single run in the 9th and have tying runs on base but fall short.
Game 3
Drillers 9-9-0
Jays 8-15-1
WP R Garrett 1-1 LP C Bassitt 10-6J
The Drillers score early 8 runs after 4 innings. Soto belts 3 run home run the 1st and has 2 more RBIs. Jays mount comeback scoring 3 in the 4th and 3 more in the7th. Jays again have tying run on the base in the 9th but fall short. Hoffman picks up his 28th save,
Game 4
Drillers 4-11-1
Jays 1-8-0
WP L Gilbert 12-5 LP D Herz 3-6
Driller’s starter Gilbert goes 7 innings of 8 hit ball for the win. Drillers score 2 in the 3rd and 2 more in the 7th to account for their runs. Hoffman picks up his 29th save. Friedl homers for the Jays.
Game 5
Jays 2-5-1
Drillers 0-7-0
WP R Nelson 7-9 LP J Sears 12-6
Jays salvage final game of the series behind 7 hit 7 innings of shutout ball by starter Nelson He fans 6 but gives up 4 walks. Helsey comes on for his 22nd save.
Next Tidewater host Mokena and Stamford hosts Calgary
Gulf Breeze vs Mad Town
Mad Town visited Gulf Breeze this week and the good guys grabbed 3 of 5 despite a horrific game #5.
Gm 1: 5-2 GB Down 2-0, the Breeze plated 5 unanswered with Kevin Pillar of all people launching a pair of 2R HR to account for the win. The Zephyrs had plated 2in the 2nd on HR, HR, D- but they would then fade away as Luis M. Castillo (6-10) and the bullpen got it done. Andrew Heaney (2-7) the loser.
Gm 2: 6-4 GB Once again the Breeze came back as they trailed 3-2 after 6. A 3R Mountcastle clout (8) did the most damage and Rodon (8-9) followed by Puk (save 10) polished it off. A.Pages (14) and Machado (24) left the building for the visitors who notched 5 XBH on the day. But Marsh also soloed (9) for the good guys to counter the Machado blast in the 8th and that was that.
Gm 3: 6-2 MT Zac Gallen (9-4) was sharp- allowing just 4 base knocks in 7 frames and Erceg & Vesia (save 28) got it done. Imanaga lost yet again (6-11, 2.92), Bogaerts 2R blast in the 2nd was the big hit (8). Marte caught a cleat running out a ground ball and will miss 20. Five more XBH for the visitors.
Gm 4: 4-1 GB Jack Flaherty (9-7) was magnificent in his CG gem- allowing just a Lux solo HR in the 9th while punching out 16 and walking just 1. BTB WP in the 3rd got things started and Heyward had a large 2R double in the 7th to ice it. Stone (9-4) lost it, with 3 of the 5 Zephyr hits being for extra bases.
Gm 5: 19-1 MT Incredible offensive onslaught by Mad Town as they plated 12 in the first (that's 12 as in a dozen) launching 6 HR on the day and 10 XBH total. They had 22 hits to the Rebels 5. How is that even possible? Anyway- the 12 run first featured 3 doubles, 3 HR, and 12 hits. Obviously a close game, with the final score being closer than it actually was. Wade 2 (4), B.Lowe 2 (9), Machado (25), and Benintendi (14) all mashing long balls. George Kirby (12-3) benefitted and allowed just 4 singles with no walks through 7. Mize (1-10) grabbed the deserved loss with 15 runs (only 7 earned) in his 3 inning masterpiece.
Next week, we're on to Antelope while Mad Town heads home to battle Louisiana.
Arizona vs Northwest
The Arizona Dust Devils host the AL East division leading Indians from Northwest in Week 22 action.
Gm #1
Holton vs. Nola. Holton and 3 relievers shut out the Dust Devils, limiting them to 3 hits. The big blow was a bases clearing triple by Tovar in the third. Vientos (17) (4 AB, 3 H, 1 R, 1 RBI) added an insurance run in the 4th in the Indians 4-0 win.
W Holton (3-2)
L Nola (10-11)
Gm #2
Peterson vs. Bibee. The Dust Devils walked it off on a 1-out single by Larnach in a see-saw affair. After RBI singles by Olson and Fry opened the scoring, the Indians retaliated and vaulted ahead 4-2 on a 3R HR by Thaiss (2) and a solo shot by Donavan (5), just after Fry nailed Lindor trying to steal second in the 5th. Arizona tied it in the bottom half on an RBI double by Mookie and a bases loaded HBP to J-Ram, the second ker-plunk of the game. In the 6th, Vientos (18) and Grisham (9) went deep to go up by 2. In the 7th, Olson was gunned down by Grisham trying to stretch a single leading off the inning. After a comebacker, Iglesias was ejected after another HBP to Fry. Hoeing relieved and was given a rude greeting as J-Ram (25) sent a hanging changeup deep and the home crowd into a frenzy as he tied the score! After giving up a leadoff double by Carroll in the 9th, Clase relieved and struck out Olson. Mookie was intentionally walked to get to Fry. Larnach pinch hit. Carroll and Mookie executed a double steal setting the stage for Larnach with the infield in and the aforementioned game-winner, tying the series.
W A. Ashby (1-0)
L Hoeing (3-1)
Gm #3
Steele vs. Rasmussen. Another see-saw affair as J-Ram (26) gets the scoring started in the first. Guerrero singled in Donovan after his lead-off double in the 4th. Palacios doubled in Grichuk in the 5th. An RBI groundout by Mookie tied things up in the bottom half. J-Ram (27) lead off the eighth with the game winner as Arizona squeaked out another 1-run win, 3-2.
W R. Walker (8-2)
L Iglesias (0-1)
S A. Ashby (1)
Gm #4
Skubal vs. Wheeler. A marquee matchup as the newly acquired Wheeler was opposed by Skubal. Northwest jumped on Zach with a 2-out RBI double by Guerrero in the first. A 2 RBI single by Lindor upped the Indians lead to 3-0 in the 4th. Gary Sanchez (8) took Skubal deep to tie things up in the 7th. Miller nailed Raley leading off the 8th. Mantiply relieved and gave up an RBI single to J-Ram and a SF to Laureano and the home team held on for a 5-3 victory.
W Foley (4-0)
L Miller (3-3)
S Scott (2)
Gm #5
Mlodzinski vs. Nola. Another stellar pitching performance by Northwest as they take the finale 4-1. Arizona had 2 hits, both in the 2nd with 2 outs, with Sanchez knocking in Raley, after another HBP. The DD’s had nary a baserunner after that. Meanwhile, Grichuk (8) and Guerrero (19) ripped big flies and Tovar supplied the other 2 runs on a single and double to account for the Indians runs.
W Mlodzinski (2-1)
L Nola (10-12)
S Clase (29)
The Indians out hit the Dust Devils in every game of the series, but Arizona took 3 of the 5. Next up, Arizona heads to Shenandoah and Northwest hosts Westchester.
Greensboro vs Coney Island
August 4 - The Cycs open with Harrison against Yamamoto. It's a blowout as Coney destroys the Hoppers, 13-5. Happ (14) and Arcia (16) homer for Coney.
August 5 - Quintana and Estes. 8-2 Hoppers. Seager (16) and Quintana (11-9).
August 6 - Chris Spiers faces Taj. The closest one so far - Hoppers hang on for the 3-2 win, despite Devers' 17th. Shohei (38), Andujar (4), and IKF (his first) go long for Greensboro. Taj lowers his ERA to.... 6.79.
August 7 - Coney starts former Syrian strongman Assad against Martin Perez. Greensboro gets payback for the opener as they pound the Cycs, 11-2. Giancarlo blasts 2 (9 and 10), and Seager hits his 17th.
August 8 - In the finale it's Kikuchi for Koney, and Miles for the Hoppers. Coney plates seven in their 9th, and easily handle the Hoopers, 11-4. Happ (15), Marte (26), and Rojas (3) provide the offense. For the Hoppers, Giancarlo (11) and IKF (2) go yard.
Greensboro takes 3 of the 5.
Week of August 2
Jonesboro vs Mad Town
Jonesboro visited Mad Town for 5 games. Other than the first game, all were decided in the 9th or l1th
Game 1
The Crackers commited 3 errors in the first leading to 4 runs for the Zephyrs. Lopez(3) and Benintendi (12) went back to back. This was the only runaway
9-2 MDT
Game 2
Ozuna(17) put Jonesboro up 2-0 in the 3rd. Machado 2 run double won it in the 8th
3-2 MDT
Game 3
Kelly (7-6) pitched a 2 hit shutout for 7. Lee picked up the save. Will Smith (17) put it away in the 9th. Eflin (7-7) gets injured for 10 days
2-0 JON
Game 4
Urias(8) and Ozuna (18) went back to back to win it in the 11th
4-1 JON
Game 5
In the top of the 9th, Jonesboro had runners on 1st and 3rd with no outs. Erceg held for the save
2-1 MDT
Mad Town survives and goes on the road to Gulf Breeze
Jonesboro stays on the road to Cajun land
Freeport vs Shenandoah
Freeport takes 3 of 5 from Shenandoah in a battle defined by the first innings.
Freeport 6, Shenandoah 3
The Bandits first three hitters reached and scored, and gave Paul Skeenes a nice lead. He pitched into the eighth while striking out 10. Jesse Winker had a two run homer for the Pandas.
Freeport 4, Shenandoah 2
The Bandits burst out of the gates and scored three runs in the first inning. Matt Verling had a two-run single. Hunter Greene pitched six innings of three hit baseball before giving way to the pen. Jose Butto pitched the ninth to pick up the save.
Shenandoah 9, Freeport 0
Kenta Maeda pitched in and out of trouble, before yielding to Matthew Liberatore in the fourth inning. Liberatore and two other relievers kept the Bandits at bay. Christian Morel had a three run homer in the first for the Pandas and Korey Lee added a three run shot late.
Shenandoah 7, freeport 3
Gavin Sheets had a two run double which led a four run first inning for the Pandas. Bryan Bello was knocked out in the first, and Framber Valdez pitched seven good innings. Nolan Schanuel added a late homer to make the score closer.
Freeport 6, Shenandoah 5
The first inning went by scoreless, but Patrick Bailey homered in the third to get the scoring going. Nolan Schanuel added a two run homer in the fourth to extend the Bandit lead to 6-1. The Pandas chipped away and back to back homers by Gavin Sheets and Patrick Wisdom made the game close.
Coney Island vs Calgary
Cyclone fans are enjoying this season - and for good reason - they keep on winning, but it's one of the craziest teams we've ever had. Hodge-podge starters, decent bullpen, good defense (better than usual), and a collection of batters who are mostly part-timers - but they are producers. The team is near the league lead in most batting and pitching categories - and Yusei Kikuchi is having a dream season and rookie Tim Herrin is closing up the games very nicely.
So we host Calgary this week before starting a two week road trip. And we managed a 4-1 series win that included bookend extra inning wins!
Game1 - newcomer Joe Ross was doing well holding a 1-0 lead for Whitlock but then he gives up his only hit in 2 innings - a solo O'Neill (19) homer that tied the game in the 7th. Then the other newcomer gives up 2 runs in the 8th - but Rengifo homers (6) in the bottom half to tie it up and on to extra we go. Herrin (W 5-2) pitches the 10th and then the Cyclones send 3 batters to the plate in the 10th starting with newcomer Bride's 3rd hit and ending when Solano doubles him home to win the game.
CAL 3- 8-1 LP Saucedo (1-2), BS Nunez (1) 10 innings
CIC 4-12-0 WP Herrin (5-2) BS Ross (2)
Game 2 - Tied 1-1 through 3 1/2, Cyclones score 2 in the 4, add insurance in the 6th and Estes and 2 relievers keep it that way. 3 Cyclone homers, Happ (13), Rojas (2) and Chourio (11) pace the attack.
CAL 1-5-0 LP Myers (11-7)
CIC 4-6-1 WP Estes (6-4)
Game 3 - Cyclones make it 3 in a row when they score in the 3rd through 7th innings (3 in the 7th) for 7 total runs. Miguel Rojas has 2 hits, 3 rbis and Christian Vazquez smacks a 2 run homer (10). O'Neil homers (20) in the 1st and then Rooker (3) hits a 2 run shot in the 8th.
CAL 3- 7-0 LP Ryan (11-6)
CIC 7-12-0 WP Spiers (6-2)
Game 4 - Calgary says enough is enough and the Outlaws steal this one with runs in the 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th innings and a big 4 hitter from Logan Webb. 4 Outlaws homers account for all the runs - O'Neil (21) for 2 runs, Rooker (31), Hernandez (24) and Rafaela (13).
CAL 5-8-0 WP Webb (14-7)
CIC 2-4-0 LP Assad (7-7)
Game 5 - Kikuchi gets the start and gives up a 2 run homer to O'Neill (22) - his 4th of the series - that ties the game at 2-2. But that's all he gave up. Brady Singer goes 8.2 and he only gives up 2 runs (in the 4th) and after 9 it's 2-2. Koenig came in in the 8th for the Cyclones and blanks the Outlaws for 3 innings. Then Slaten gets 1 out in the 10th but gives up a walk and a hit and Saucedo comes in and gives up a walk-off single to Rojas in the bottom of the 10th and the Cyclones win it 3-2.
CAL 2-4-0 LP Slaten (1-2) 10 innings
CIC 3-8-1 WP Koenig (3-3)
As we move into August, our starters will get even thinner, and everything is patchwork, but working well! On to Greensboro - always a tough place to visit!
Gulf Breeze vs Arizona
With 99% of the Gulf Breeze roster injured, the worse than patchwork club took on the mighty Arizona Dust Devils and the results could have easily been predicted ahead of time. But the good guys did grab one win in the 5 and we'll just have to be happy with that.
Gm 1: 7-1 Az It was 1-1 after 7, but a 2R Olson blast gave the visitors the lead, and they followed with a huge 4 spot in the 9th for what turned out to be an easy victory. Olson had 2R HR in both the 8th and 9th, also doubled and walked twice. Tanner Scott (3-3) over Luis M Castillo (5-10)
Gm 2: 5-2 Az The Rebels got the first run in the 4th, but it was downhill thereafter with Olson homering yet again (21) and Schwarber smacked #20 in what turned out to be another easy Az win. Nola (10-10) over Rodon (7-9), yet Rodon 's ERA is a full run less than Nola's.
Gm 3: 3-2 GB Take that you dusty devils! A 2 out WP in the 9th by Walker ended the festivities with the good guys on the long end of a 1 run game. Olson's rbi single in the 7th tied things at 2, but Imanaga (6-10) stayed the course and benefitted with the WP being the play of the day. Walker (7-2) lost it but has no one to blame but himself.
Gm 4: 2-1 Az (10) Gimenez' rbi 2 bagger in the 7rth was offset by Adam Frazier's 2nd HR of the year. Not much happening until overtime when Schwarber's SF made it 2-1, and that would hold as Walker shut this one down without a wild pitch (save 16). Scott (4-3) over Puk (4-2).
Gm 5: Az 8-4. This one was actually close until Schwarber's 2 out Baltimore Special (21) in the 5th. What a back breaker! From then on it was "what's for supper" as we couldn't wait to take our ball and go home. Abbott (11-3) over Mize (1 and stinkin' 9)! Henderson (30) and Raley (16) also had long balls.
Next week, the Dusties head home to take on Northwest while the Breeze stays put to entertain Mad Town.
Tidewater vs San Diego
Gm.1 TID 5 - 4 With TID up 4-2 in the top of the 9th, Altuve singled and Doyle's HR tied the game at 4 all. Tied in the 10th, Kelenic hit a leadoff walk-off HR for TID.
Gm.2 TID 2 - 0 Houck with another good pitching game. He threw a CG 2-hit shutout, K'ing 8. Duran's 2-run HR in the 3rd was 1 of only 3 hits TID got.
Gm.3 TID 5 - 2 Duran strikes again going 2-4 with another HR and 3 RBI to lead TID to the win.
Gm.4 TID 7 - 4 Gilbert went 7 IP, K'ing 11 and allowing 1 run. A 4 run 5th highlighted the TID win. Merrill and Altuve had 3 hits for SDA but their late comeback failed.
Gm.5 TID 10 -4 Both teams unloaded as SDA had 11 hits and TID 13. But Duran's 3-run blast in the 5 run 8th gave TID a comfortable lead. Merrill 3 hits for SDA.
Tidewater continues its unreal season by sweeping the San Diego team that came all the way from the west coast just to get beat on the east coast. Sorry Jim.
Northwest vs East Coast
The East Coast Rockies came to play at Northwest and came away with a
pair of wins in a series that was a close and tight one.
Facing their former closer, Clase proved that he was ready.
7/29 - NW 4 EC 3 Crochet vs. Steele. A two run shot by Y. Alvarez and
a solo homer from A. Jackson gave the
Rockies the early 3-0 lead. However, in the bottom half of the 2nd
Tovar's 3 run blast tied it up. A pinch hit single
by Donovan in the 7th scored Jung with the deciding run. Clase got his
first save with his new team, S 27.
7/30 - EC 4 NW 2 Cease vs. Holton. The Rockies got back to back jacks
from Greene and Alvarez and then added
a blast from Vaughn in the 3rd sending Holton to the showers with the
4-0 lead. Cease was in command, tossing
7 innings and allowing just 3 hits and Joyce got his 4th Save.
7/31 - NW 5 EC 3. Peralta vs. Skubal. Lindor, Guerrero, and Aranda hit
home runs to lead the scoring for Northwest
to give Skubal win 19, and Clase S 28. Vaughn homered for the Rockies.
8/1 - EC 5 NW 2 P.Lopez vs. G.Holmes. This game was the easiest for
East Coast, Lopez pitched a one hitter though
7 innings and Joyce got his 2nd save in the series. The Rockies had 11
hits and coasted to the 9th with Hader and company.
8/2 - NW 3 EC 2 Lodolo vs. Cantillo. Very close game that featured
stranded runners for both clubs. Ironic that the game was
decided by a couple of errors. Palacios doubled into the right field
corner and after Springer let the ball get by him Palacios ran
around the bases. The walk off win was a smash by Palacios that went off
the glove of Vaughn allowing Adell to score from 3rd.
Clase got the win in relief.
Up next for East Coast - they will host the Antelope River Cats.
Up next for Northwest - they will visit the Arizona Dust Devils.
Chappaqua vs Mokena
CHAPPAQUA DROPS FIRST TWO TO MOKENA THEN WINS THE LAST THREE
COMETS LOSE ONE GAME IN THE STANDINGS IN THE BATTLE FOR FIRST PLACE IN THE NL EAST
Game 1 MOK 4 CHA 3
Roozys trailed 2-1 after 3 but come back to win it as Bryce Harper hits 2 HRs (13) and Addison Barger hits one (5). Mitchell Parker (3-2,3.94) gets the win with 6 strong innings (5H 2R 6K). Derek Law (2 IP) and Matt Strahm (S, 24) close it out. Aaron Judge (36) and Yanier Diaz (9) homered for the Comets. Eric Fedde (8-5, 3.20) was the starter and loser.
Game 2 MOK 6 CHA 2
Trailing 1-0 in the third, Mokena scores 3 off starter and loser Ranger Suarez (9-7, 1.86) and go on for the 6-2 victory. Leadoff hitter Victor Robles was 3-5 for Mokena. Sean Manea (8-5, 3.74) got the win, pitching 5 2/3. Nate Pearson and Randy Rodriguez held the Comets hitless over the final 3 1/3.
Game 3 CHA 8 MOK 7
The Comets win a wild one as Josh Lowe hit a dramatic 3 run HR, off Randy Rodriguez (1-1), in the bottom of the 7th to turn a 7-5 deficit into an 8-7 lead! Mokena led 4-1 in the middle of the third before the Comets came back with 3 in the bottom half of the frame. Chappaqua tied it in the fourth before Mokena scored 3 in the top of the 7th to take the lead.
Bryce Harper had 2 doubles and RBIs for Mokena. Andrew McCutchen hit his 17th HR, a 2 run shot. For the Comets, Aaron Judge was FIVE for FIVE with a HR (37), 2 runs scored and 2 RBIs. Clay Holmes (5-2, 4.65) was the winner in relief. Kirby Yates pitched a perfect 9th for his 21st save.
The loss was costly in more ways than one for the Roozys. 1B Christian Walker and Catcher Ben Rortvedt collided going after a foul pop up. Both had to leave the game and each of them is expected to miss about three weeks of action.
Game 4 CHA 4 MOK 3
The Comets break a 3-3 tie in the 6th to win it as relievers Cade Smith, Scott Alexander and Kirby Yates (S,22) pitch 3 1 hit scoreless innings to preserve the lead. After Chappaqua took a 3-0 lead in the second, the red hot Harper tied the game with one swing in the third, blasting a 3 run HR (14). But that was all the scoring for the Roozys as Comets pitching shut them down. Sonny Gray (6-7, 3.99) went 6 innings for the victory. Eduardo Rodriguez (1-3, 5.65) was the starter and loser.
Game 5 CHA 7 MOK 5 12 innings
A dramatic win for the Comets as they score THREE in the bottom of the 9th to tie the game. Matt Chapman then hit a walk off HR (20) in the bottom of the 12th to give the Comets the win. It was Chapman's second HR of the game. Jazz Chisholm (3-6,3 RBIs) had the big hit - a triple - in the 9th. He homered earlier (19). The Comets out hit the Roozys 14-7, as Chappaqua's bullpen was outstanding once again. Kirby Yates (4-2, 2.11) got the win, pitching 3 hitless innings. Cade Smith preceded him, with 2.2 1 hit shutout innings. Bailey Ober (7.49) started and gave up 4 runs in 6.1 innings. Nate Pearson (2-3) was the loser, in relief, as he allowed 6 runs (3 earned) over 5 innings. 3B Jose Iglesias made a critical error in the fateful 9th. Jose Berrios started for Mokena and pitched well (6.2 IP, 7H, 1 R, 0W, 6K) before giving way to Pearson.
The Comets improve to 52-55. With Stamford taking 4 of 5 from Tampa this week, Chappaqua loses a game in the standings and now trail the Jays by 2.5 games in the NL East. Mokena is now 55-51, 1.5 games behind San DIego in the battle for the NL Wild Card (pending the results of this week's other games).
Next week the Comets travel to Calgary to play the 53-49 Outlaws (who are also only 1.5 games behind in the Wild Card race). Mokena will host 42-60 Durham.
Week of July 27
Jonesboro vs East Coast
The East Coast Rockies visited the Crackers and won 4 of 5 games
Game-1 Rockies win 3-2. Crochet(12-1) picks up the win, Voth(1-4) absorns the loss. Alvarez(21) homers for the Rockies, Pederson(11) for the Crackers.
Game 2-Another 1 run game as Rockies win 1-0. Cease(9-5) is the winner, Pallante(5-8) the loss.
Game 3-Crackers avoid a sweep winning 3-1. Kelly(6) is the winner, Peralta(4-7) the loss. Riley(17) homers for the Rockies, Abrams(12),, Mullins(14) and Smith(17) for the Crackers.
Game 4-Rockies win 7-0. Lopez(6-8) is the winner, Shuster(3-2) takes the loss.
Game 5-Rockies win 3-1. Lodolo(9-7) is the winner, Brown(3-4) the oss. Alvarez2(23) homers for the Crackers,
Next up the Crackers head east to play the Madtown Z’s and East Coast travels to North West
Stamford vs Greensboro
Game 1
Jays 5-11-1
Grasshoppers 3-5-0
P R Ray 3-0 LP J Quintana 9-9
Starter Ray pitches another strong game as he goes 7 innings of 5 hit ball fanning 9. He is helped by two run homers from Reynolds and Nimmo. Newman homers for the Grasshoppers.
Game 2
Grasshoppers 5-10-1
Jays 3-6-1
WP T Bradley 5-10 LP R Vasquez 7-7
Starter Bradley goes 6 innings fanning 4 for the win. Grasshoppers do their scoring in bunches;3 in the 2nd and 2 runs in the 4th. Brown homers for the Jays.
Game 3
Jays 2-7-1
Grasshoppers 1-6-2
WP K Jansen 2-1 LP J Urena 0-2
Through 8 innings the only run scored is on a Ohtani homer. In bottom of the 9th Dubon singles, Reynolds walks, and a Nimmo double ties the game. Smith grounds to Seager but catcher Contreras cannot hold onto the throw and Reynolds scores giving Jays a walk off win. Both starters pitch strong games: Grasshoppers’ Perez goes 7 innings fanning 7 while Jays Herz goes 7.1 innings of 5 hit ball.
Game
Jays 7-14-0
Grasshoppers 2-7-2
WP C Bassitt 10-5 LP M Scherzer 3-3
Jays starter Bassitt goes 7 innings of 5 hit ball for the win. He survives yielding 6 walks. Jays attack is led by Garcia- 2 RBIs, Reynolds- 2 RBIs and Brown’s 3 hits including a homer and 2 RBIs. Ohtani steals 2 bases for the Grasshoppers.
Game 5 ( 15 innings)
Jays 7-18-0
Grasshoppers 6-15-0
WP T Santillan 2-0 LP E Philips 2-2
A McNeil single in the bottom of the 15th inning drives in Reynolds who had doubled and gives Jays a walk off win. The Grasshoppers trailed 5-3 going into the 8th but they score single runs in the 8th and 9th to send the game to extra innings. A sac fly by Stanton in the top of the 12th gives the Grasshoppers the lead 6-5 but a Nimmo solo homer in the bottom of the 12th ties the game. Contreras and Perez homer for the Grasshoppers. They use 7 pitchers who fan 9 Jays but do not issue a walk. Besides Nimmo, Friedl homers for the Jays.
Next Greensboro travel to Brooklyn and Stamford travels to Tampa.
Mad Town vs Shenandoah
Mad Town takes 4 of 6 at Shenandoah
Game One, Mad Town 4, Shenandoah 1 (10 innings)
Zebby Matthews allowed only two hits in 6 1/3 innings before yielding to the pen. Patrick Wisdom hit a solo homer in the 8th off of Tanner Banks, but Manny Machado added a solo shot in the top of the ninth to send the game into extras. Starling Marte had the RBI single to put the Zephyrs up, and a two out double by Tyler Ward put the game out of reach.
Game Two, Shenandoah 4, Mad Town 1
Romel Blanco scattered four hits and allowed only a single run in 7 1/2 innings of work. Christian Morel had a two run homer in the first to provide him all of the runs he needed as the Pandas managed a split in the doubleheaders.
Game Three, Shenandoah 3, Mad Town 1
Christian Morel had a two run single, which gave the Pandas enough offense. Osvaldo Bido allowed seven hits but only a single run in seven innings of work.
Game Four, Mad Town 7, Shenandoah 6
Otto Lopez had a two run double in the ninth to tie the game at 6-6. Colt Keith had an RBI single off of closer Bryan King to give the Zephyrs the win.
Game Five, Mad Town 8, Shenandoah 1
Tristan Cases led off the game with a homer. Kyle McCann and Manny Machado also managed solo shots early off of starter Framber Valdez. Gavin Stone worked six scoreless and pinch-hitter Alejandro Kirk hit a three run blast in the 8th to put the game away. Christian Morel had a solo homer in the ninth for the Pandas only run
Game Six, Mad Town 8., Shenandoah 3
Spot starter Matthew Lieberatore pitched into the seventh before yielding to the pen. Kyle McCann hit a three run homer off of reliever Santo Alcala to put the Zephyrs up. Mad Town piled on to put the game out of reach with three more in the ninth.
Freeport vs Louisiana
Cajuns and Bandits renew their rivalry in a 6 game series at Freeport. Lots of good pitching in this one.
G1 - DH - FRE 4 LOU 1
W- Skenes (5-6)
L- Waldron (3-7)
S- T. Scott (24)
HR- L- Caratini (12)
F- Vierling (9)
INJ- L- Mayo (24 Days)
G2 - DH - LOU 3 FRE 0
W- Wesneski (4-1)
L- Greene (7-6)
S- Reid-Foley (5)
HR- L- Witt (23)
G3 - LOU 4 FRE 1
W- King (6-5)
L- Bryce Miller (8-9)
S- Reid- Foley (6)
HR- L- Gallo (5)
INJ- L- Arozarena (3 days)
G4 - LOU 5 FRE 2
W- Gil (7-8)
L- Rey. Lopez (9-4)
S- Sands (11)
HR- L- L. Thomas (5), Wells (8)
G5 - FRE 3 LOU 1
W- Bello (6-5)
L- Carrasco (0-2)
S- T. Scott (25)
HR- L- T. Turner (11)
F- Vierling (10), Clemens (8)
INJ- F- Hoerner (1 day)
G6 - FRE 8 LOU 1
W- Eovaldi (8-4)
L- Lynn (9-8)
HR-L- Outman (1)
F- Soler (9), Harris (8)
Cajuns and Bandits fight to a 3-3 series split
Northwest vs Antelope
The River Cats visit to Northwest ended in a 3-2 win for the Indians,
but it took two starts from Skubal to get it done.
7/23 - ARC 2 NW 0. Wacha vs. Skubal. The Cats got clutch hits from
Tucker and N. Marte to plate a pair of runs in the
6th inning off of Skubal. Meanwhile Wacha, Bubic and Estevez dealt the
shutout, and Northwest stranded ten in the game.
7/24 - NW 3 ARC 1. Woodsrichardson vs. Holton. Guerrero had a pair of
doubles, good for 2 RBI's and an error allowed a run.
Holton was removed after 4 innings and N.Martinez finished, keeping the
Cats to 2 hits in another tight game.
7/25 - ARC 6 NW 3. Kremer vs. Peterson. The River Cats pound Peterson
for 4 dingers in 5 innings, Semien, Toglia, and J.Naylor with 2.
The Indians had homers from Adell and Heim in the losing effort and
Estevez notched his 24th save for Antelope.
7/26 - NW 6 ARC 1. Woo vs. Harris. The Indians got home runs from
Tovar, Vientos, Massey, and Adell and H.Harris pitched out of
situations that got him through 5 innings. Iglesias, Miller, and Smiley
finished.
7/27 - NW 9 ARC 0. Hicks vs. Skubal. Northwest got home runs from
Adell, Grisham, and Jung and Skubal got his 18th win for Northwest.
The River Cats will Host Louisiana next week and East Coast visits
Northwest.
Week of July 22
Antelope vs Arizona
The River Cats from Antelope came into town and blew away the Dust Devils, probably with one of those Shark vacs...There was concern that having 3 TIRED players active that there might be some repercussions. The only RE-percussions were the constant banging of base hits ringing throughout the ball park. No injuries on his side, but guess who did???? Mr. Raley of yours truly was lost for 5 games in game 2. ARC out-homered ARZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ 12 -5. I was getting concerned that their constant barrage of hits was going to send them to the hospital from exhaustion!!!
Antelope took 4 of the 5 from their gracious hosts! Next week, Antelope heads to Indian territory in the great Northwest and Arizona limps into Westchester.
Mad Town vs Tulsa
Game 1
The teams were scoreless until the 7th. The Roughnecks put up 2 in the 7th while Zephyrs could only manage 1
2-1 Tulsa
Game 2
Keith (10) GRAND SLAM fueled a 6 run 5th that proved the difference. Cowser(10) broke up the shutout in the 9th
7-1 Mad Town
Game 3
Bride(9), Saggese (1) and Shunk (6) lead the way as Tulsa romps
6-0 Tulsa
Game 4
Yastrzemski put the Roughnecks up 1-0 in the first. Bellinger (13) and Machado (21) answered in the bottom half for a 3-1 Zephyrs advantage.
4-1 Mad Town
Game 5
Casas(4) and Keith (11) put the Z's up 7-0 and the bullpen staved off the comeback
7-5 Mad Town
Mad Town survives 3-2 and goes on the road to Shenandoah for 6
Tulsa heads home to await Gulf Breeze
Freeport vs Westchester
Wombats and Bandits take turns winning games with a Rece Hinds walkoff RBI 2B in game 5 giving Freeport the series win. Only 32 runs scored total in the series as the pitching was dominant.
G1
W 2 3 1
F 8 12 0
W- Skenes (4-6)
L- Lively (3-8)
HR- W- Varsho (7)
F- Schanuel (14)
G2
W 5 6 0
F 3 6 0
W- Burnes (12-7)
L- Bry. Miller (8-8)
S- Jax (17)
HR- W- Carpenter (8), P. Smith (4)
INJ- W- Carpenter (21 days)
G3
W 1 4 0
F 2 11 0
W- Ty. Miller (2-4)
L- T. Rogers (1-2)
S- Scott (23)
HR- None
G4
W 4 11 0
F 1 6 2
W- Lively (4-8)
L- Bello (5-5)
S- Jax (18)
HR- None
G5
W 3 7 0
F 4 8 0
W- Scott (2-1)
L- Ginkel (0-3)
HR- W- Malloy (5), J. Rogers (3)
F- Rodgers (10)
Jonesboro vs Shenandoah
The Shenandoa Pandas visited Jonesboro and the Crackers took a rare sweep winning all 5 games, The usually anemic Cracker offense muscled up for 16 homers.
Game 1- Crackers win a weird game 4-0. Wjeeler(7-6) takes the loss. Gausman(8-7) gets the win. Gonzalez(3) and Smith(14) homer for the Crackers. Out of 51 possible outs between the teams,there were 25 strikeouts.
Game 2-Crackers win 4-1) McKenzie(2-10) takes the loss, Pallante(5-7) is the winner. Morel(12) homers for the Pandas, Alexander(3) for the Crackers.
Game 3-Crackers win Crackers win 8-3. Maeda(4-11) is the loser, Kelly(5-6) pickss up the win. Winker(7) homers for the Pandas, Mullins(13), Abrams(8), Pederson(10) homers for the Crackers.
Game 4-Crackers win 6-3. Valdez(7-7) absorbs the loss, Paxton(6-8) is the winner. Rizzo(4) and Lee(9) homer for the Pandas, Abrams2(10) and Ozuna2(15) for the Crackers
Game 5-Crackers win 15-6, giving up 6 late runs to make it interesting. Hudson(2-14( is the loser, Brown(3-3) gets the win. Winker(8) homers for the Pandas, Abrams(11), Ozuna(16), Smith2(16), Grossman(1), and Nevin(7) for the Crackers.
Next up the Pandas visit Mad Town, and the Crackers host East Coast
Coney Island vs Chappaqua
Cyclones Sweep Comets in Five-Game Statement
Coney Island Outclasses Chappaqua in a tight series featuring strong pitching and clutch hitting, Extends Rivalry Dominance
July 22, 2025 – Coney Island, NY
When the Coney Island Cyclones and Chappaqua Comets meet, records take a back seat to pride. This season, though, one side had both pride and power. At Coaster Park this past weekend, the Cyclones, riding a wave of momentum and a home-field aura that has become the envy of the league, dispatched the Comets in five straight games, with clutch pitching, opportunistic hitting, and airtight defense, and the rule book. In the five-game regular-season set brimming with the history of a long-standing WIBL NL rivalry, the Cyclones ran the table, sweeping all five contests by a combined score of 19-7.
Game 1 – Rare Appeal Play Turns the Tide
July 18 — Coney Island 6, Chappaqua 1
The opener was decided as much by the rule book as the bats. In the third inning, with two outs and the bases full, Chappaqua’s David Peralta lined a single to right. Two runs appeared to score — until Cyclones starter Alek Manoah fired to third base on an appeal, and Jazz Chisholm was ruled to have missed the bag. Both runs were erased, and the Comets never recovered. Manoah’s 6.1-inning, one-run gem and homers from Ketel Marte and Christian Vázquez carried Coney Island to a 6–1 win.
Game 2 – Weathers Weathers the Storm
July 19 — Coney Island 1, Chappaqua 0
Saturday night’s duel was pure pitching artistry. Ryan Weathers spun 7.2 shutout innings, scattering two hits, while Rafael Devers’ first-inning RBI single was the lone run. Chappaqua’s Ranger Suárez matched zeros for most of the night, but the Comets’ bats went silent, squandering a golden bases-loaded chance in the late innings.
Game 3 – Seventh-Inning Surge
July 20 — Coney Island 3, Chappaqua 2
The Comets grabbed a 2–0 lead in the fifth, only to see it slip away. Ian Happ and Alex Call drove in runs in the seventh to put Coney Island ahead. Kyle Harrison struck out eight over 6.1 innings for the win, while Tim Herrin locked down save No. 31. Chappaqua stranded 11 baserunners — the series’ recurring theme.
Game 4 – Tellez Delivers the Hammer
July 21 — Coney Island 5, Chappaqua 3
Rowdy Tellez broke things open with a three-run blast in the fourth, chasing Comets starter Bailey Ober. Javier Assad’s seven strong innings gave Coney Island the cushion it needed, and although Jon Singleton and David Peralta went deep late for Chappaqua, Tim Herrin snuffed out the rally for his 32nd save.
Game 5 – Kikuchi Stays Perfect
July 22 — Coney Island 4, Chappaqua 1
The finale was a taut duel between Coney Island’s undefeated Yusei Kikuchi and Chappaqua veteran Kyle Gibson. Matt Chapman’s solo shot briefly put the Comets ahead, but Luis Rengifo tied it with a second-inning homer. In the eighth, rookie Jackson Chourio’s missile over the fence put the game — and the sweep — on ice. Kikuchi improved to 15–0, yielding just two hits over eight innings, and Hunter Harvey closed the door.
By the Numbers
Runs Scored: Coney Island 19, Chappaqua 7
Cyclones’ Team ERA: 1.40 (7 runs allowed in 45 innings)
Series HR Leaders: Cyclones (5); Comets (4)
Longest Hit Streak of the Series: Luis Rengifo — hit safely in all five games (.444 AVG)
Aaron Judge – 2 for 14 with no runs or rbis – 8 walks (5 IBB) and 4 k, Cyclones kept his bat out of the series and that was key
Rivalry Outlook
The sweep gives Coney Island a 9-1 season record over Chappaqua. The Comets, now 45–52, are slipping in the NL Wild Card chase, while the Cyclones, at 68–29, look like a team built for October. For Chappaqua, the missed opportunities — particularly with runners in scoring position — will sting for a while. For Coney Island, it’s another chapter of dominance in a rivalry that, at least this year, hasn’t been much of a contest – well at least in the W-L department, the 10 games have actually been very close!
Looking Ahead
Chappaqua stays on the road and heads to Durham, while Coney Island heads out west to sunny San Diego to for a 6 pack, starting with a double header tomorrow against the Armadillos.
East Coast vs Gulf Breeze
The Gulf Breeze Rebels visit East Coast Rockies and their Rebel Yell did not have any bite to it. The Rockies get the brooms out and sweep Gulf Breeze off to Tulane where they hope to do better. The tone was set in Game 1 as Crochet pitches a NO HITTER and goes 9 innings, 0 runs, 0 hits, 3 walks, and 10 punchouts with a GS of 94. Garrett walked 2 in the 5th inning and 1 in the 9th but no hits.
GAME 1: ECR 2-4-0 GBR 0-0-0
Both the runs score in the 1st inning when the Rockies load the base and a PB allows Contreras to score and then Greene follows him to the plate as Jeffers can't locate the ball. Crochet (11-1) gets the win and Castillo (4-9) the loss.
GAME 2: ECR 6-6-0 GBR 4-7-1
Soderstrom lofts a solo HR in the 1st and McKinstry adds a SF. In the 5th Mountcastle blasts a 2 run HR. Alvarez a RBI HBP in the bottom half, 4-1. Carlson wallops a 3 run HR in the 6th to tie the game at 4. In the 8th Robert scores on a Soderstrom error and Vaughn scores on a WP. Munoz (3-6) gets the win and Akin (4-1) the loss. Each team had a severe injury, Heyward for the Rebels and Contreras (again) for the Rockies. Rodon was ejected after he hit his 3rd batter of the game after Riley's HR in the 6th.
GAME 3: ECR 3-8-0 GBR 2-5-0
Riley a SF in the 1st. Soderstrom smashes a 2 run shot in the 6th, 2-1. Riley swats a 2 run HR in the home half, 3-2. Peralta (4-6) gets the win and Imanaga (4-10) the loss
GAME 4: ECR 9-13-0 GBR 2-3-1
Springer jumps on the first pitch of the home 1st and deposits it in the seats. In the 2nd Jeffers goes deep to tie the game. In the home half Springer a 2 run double and Alvarez a RBI single, 4-1. Carlson a SF in the 6th. In the 8th Lopez, Carlson, and Springer all single in runs, 9-1. Jeffers a RBI FC in the 9th. Lopez (7-8) gets the win and Flaherty (8-7) the loss.
GAME 5: ECR 8-15-1 GBR 6-14-0 ( 11 Innings )
In the 3rd Marsh smashes a 2 run HR and Margot and Soderstrom go BTB with doubles, 3-0. In the 4th Mountcastle singles in run and Margot a 2 run double, 6-0. Now for the comeback. In the 5th Greene and Riley go BTB with doubles, 6-1. In the 7thAlvarez singles in a run, Lopez a 2 run single, and Correa a PH 2 run single to tie the game at 6. In the 11th Wisely walks it off with a 2 run dinger. Cabrera (2-1) gets the win and Mize (1-7) the loss
Tidewater vs Greensboro
"Tidewater and the Hoppers" (also the name of a '50s doo-wop group)...
July 18 - The Tides (sans a MM, which I repaired). It worked for sure as Tanner Houck tosses a PERFECT GAME (6-zip). Butler (17), Soto (20), and De La Cruz (17) provide the offense.
July 19 - Kutter and Taj. The Hoppers hold on for a 6-5 close one, as the pen rescues Taj. Steer (4) and Ortiz (10) go yard for the Tides. Salvy's 9th provides the big blow for the Hoppers.
July 20 - Brennan Bernardino (!) starts for the Drillers against Martin Perez. It's not perfect, or even a no-no, but Martin and the Pen (a Sixties group, not doo-wop) shutout the Drillers on 3 hits, 1-zip. The game's only run was scored on Butler's error.
July 21 - Sears faces Max. 5-1 Drillers, as J.P. bests Max. Miranda hits his 6th.
July 22 - The finale sees Logan Gilbert facing Miles in what looks to be an easy one for the visitors. It's close, but Tide prevails, 8-6, to wind up with 3 of the 5. De La Cruz (16) and Shohei (35 and 36, one a GS) provide the power.
Tidewater now heads west(?) to Cowtown, while Greensboro begins a road trip with the Jays.
Week of July 17
Stamford vs Mad Town
Game 1
Zephyrs 10-16-1
Jays 3-8-0
P C Schmidt 2-3 LP R Nelson 5-8
Zephyrs make easy work of the Jays as they get homers from Lowe, Bellinger, and Benintendi.
Starter Schmidt goes 5 innings for the win,
Game 2
Jays 3-5-0
Zephyrs 2-3-0
WP D Herz 2-5 LP B Abreu 1-2
A solo homer by catcher Amaya in the 7th gives the lead to the Jays as they go on to win game 2. Starter Herz is excellent as he fans 13 Mad Town batters over 8 innings. Helsey fans two on his way to his 19th save. Mad Town score both of their runs on a Bellinger single
Game 3
Jays 3-7-2
Zephyrs 2-8-1
WP R Vasquez 7-5 LP R Fernandez 4-1
The Jays break a 1-1 tie scoring 2 runs in the 6th on a McNeil homer and an error by Zephyrs Lux. Vasquez goes 6 innings for the win.
Game 4 ( 10 innings)
Zephyrs 7-12-1
Jays 5-7-0
WP A Vesia 1-3 LP G Weissert 2-5
Game is scoreless through 5 innings. Zephyrs score 4 runs in the 6th highlighted by homers from Lowe and Machado. Jays take lead scoring 5 in the 8th. Zephyrs tie game scoring a run in the 9th and take the lead for good scoring two runs in the 10th.
Game 5
Jays 2-5-1
Zephyrs 0-4-0
WP R Ray 2-0 LP B Abreu 1-3
A pitcher’s duel as no runs are scored through 7 innings. Jays score only runs of the game on a two-run homer by Isbel in the 8th. Jays starter Ray goes the distance on a 4-hitter fanning 13. Zephyr’s starter Taillon throws 7 scoreless innings giving up 2 hits,
Next Mad Town hosts Tulsa while Stamford travels to Brooklyn.
Tidewater vs East Coast
East Coast takes the book-ends but Tidewater takes the series 3-2.
Gm.1 ECR 6-2 N.Lopez goes 2-3 with a double and 4 RBI's to lead ECR. Cease and the pen hold TID to 5 hits.
Gm.2 TID 9-1 D.Dingler hits a 3-run homer in the 3rd as TID pokes out 10 hits in the game to ease to the win.
Gm.3 TID 5-1 L.Butler goes deep twice to lead TID to the win.
Gm.4 TID 7-6 J.Soto goes 2-5 with a HR and 4 RBI but J.Ortiz' walk off double brings home Butler with the winning run in the 12th.
Gm.5 ECR 10-3 3 of ECR's 7 hits were HR. Contreras, Alvarez and Riley (who was 2-4 with 4 RBI) provided the long balls. ECR scored 6 runs in the 7th to seal the win.
Coney Island vs Freeport
Inter-League Division leaders square off for 5.
AL Central leading Freeport arrives at Coney Island seeking hot dogs and roller coaster - they get their fill as the overachieving Cyclones continue to win a bunch of close games.
Game 1 - Not so close as Ryan Weathers (7.2 ip) tosses a 3 hitter and 2 relievers follow suit giving up nothing and the Cyclones blank the Bandits 5-0. Coney Island plated single runs in the 1st,3rd and 4th and 2 in the 2nd and then relaxed (I guess). Happ (12), Arcia (14) and Bleday (12) each had 2 hits and a homer - Bleday knocks in 3 runs! Miller (8-7) takes the loss.
Game 2 - Turn about is fair play and this time it's Reynaldo Lopez (W 9-3) tossing the 3 hitter (6 innings, 1 ER) and stealing the show for the Bandits. But he also had tons of support - Hoerner, 3 for 4, 3 runs, Schanuel, 2 for 5 3 rbis, homer (13) and Cruz with 2 for 5, 3 rbis and a homer (8). Final 7-1 Freeport. Spiers ( 4-2) takes the loss.
Game 3 - Well the easy wins are over and we move on and Arcia plops another homer (15) in the 1st to get the good guys up 1-0. Rengifo doubles in another run in the 4th for a 2-0 lead. Kyle Harrison (W 10-3) was looking very strong and shutout was in the realm of possibilities but a pitcher's best friend bases loaded DP by Schanuel gets Freeport on the board in the 7th. Then in the 8th, Adam takes over and Herrin pitches the 9th for his 28th save. FINAL 2-1 Coney Island.
Hoerne will miss the final 2 games after an errant pitch catches him on the hand.
Game 4 - Cyclones put across single runs in the 2nd and 3rd - Rojas starting in place of Arcia gets 3 hits and scores one of those runs. Rengifo and Yepez drove them in. Assad pitches well but in the 5th Harris tags him for a homer (7) and cuts the score to 2-1 Coney. In the 7th with 1 on and 1 out Assad's day is done and a group of 4 relievers ending with Herrin (S 29) keep it at 2-1. Assad (6-6) gets the win and Bello - pitching a strong game - suffers the loss (5-4)
Suzuki leaned in too close his 3rd time up and he'll miss 7 days with a minor injury.
Game 5 - Things start off just the opposite for the finale - Kikuchi trying to maintain that perfect record but he gives up single runs in the 1st and 2nd - Norby drives in Rodgers in the 1st and Rodgers drives in Siri and the 2nd. Eovaldi is doing well - scattering hits, working out of jams - Cyclones end the game with 12 hits and 11 LOB. They cut the lead to 2-1 in the 3rd on a Devers rbi single. Kikuchi is hanging in there, hoping for some help - and in the bottom of the 2nd he gets it when Rengifo (recently back from a big injury stint) unloads for his 4th homer - with 2 on - and that flips the score to 4-2 Coney Island! 2 outs in the 8th and a runner on, Ruiz comes in to try and hold it - he gives up a hit and there are 2 on, 2 outs. Hunter Harvey in - he gets the final out in the 8th then pitches a perfect 9th for his 1st save and Kikuchi wins and goes to 14-0! Miller gets a double negative, BS 4 and the loss (1-4).
So somehow we manage to scrape together a 4-1 series win over the Bandits. We'll take it any day but it's surprising - and we like surprises (especially these kinds).
Freeport returns home to the AL to host Westchester while Coney Island gets a visit from the northern suburbs as Chappaqua comes to coaster land.
Chappaqua vs Antelope
Antelope beat Chappaqua 4 games to 1 as Comet struggles continue
Game 1 ARC 3 CHA 2
The Comets blow a 2-1 lead as Cade Smith gives up single runs in the 8th and 9th to blow the save (3) and take the loss (4-2). The bullpen collapse spoiled another fine outing by SP Eric Fedde (7 IP, 5 H, 1 R) who has a 2.74 ERA this season.
Cal Raleigh hit his 17th HR for ARC (off Fedde). Robert Suarez (3-3) got the win in relief and Carlos Estevez got his 19th save.
Yenier Diaz (6) and Jon Singleton (6) went yard for the Comets
Game 2 ARC 7 CHA 1
River Cats make it two in a row, breaking a 1-1 tie with 3 in the 6th . Antelope blasted four HRs, three off starter and loser Ryan Pepiot (5-6, 3.59). Kyle Tucker hit 2 (19) and Marcus Semien (11) and Michael Toglia (16) hit the others. Tucker was 3-4 and is now batting .302.
Simeon Woods-Richardson (an ex-Comet prospect) got the win (9-4, 3.97) with 6 2/3 solid innings.
Game 3 ARC 3 CHA 1
Comets bats remain silent as Dean Kremer (5-7, 4.09) allows only 5 hits and 1 run over 7 innings. Once again, the River Cats break open a close game. Trailing 1-0 in the 5th, they tie it on a HR by Raleigh (18) before taking the lead with 2 in the 7th including a HR by Toglia (17). Sonny Gray (4-7, 4.11) was the starter and loser.
Estevez gets save #20
Game 4 ARC 2 CHA 0
Comets offensive struggles get even worse as Bryan Woo (6-4, 3.95) and two relievers throw a 3 hit shutout. Estevez gets save #21. Bailey Ober (2-10, 6.80) takes the loss in what is looking like a lost season for the righthander.
Game 5 CHA 8 ARC 6
The Comets bats finally wake up as they rout starter and loser Jordan Hicks (7-5, 4.99). Chappaqua hits FOUR HRs: Jazz Chisholm (18), H. Kim (6), Aaron Judge (34) and Singleton (7). Kyle Gibson started but struggled (6.45 ERA on the year) and left after 3 innings. Tim Hill (1-2) got the win in relief. Recently acquired Kirby Yates came on in the 9th with a 2 run lead. Yates gave up 3 walks and a run but worked out of trouble to get his 17th save.
Josh Naylor hit #17 for Antelope
The Comets drop to 45-47, now in a virtual tie with 42-44 Stamford pending the Jays series this week against Mad Town. The defending World Series champion Greensboro, at 40-51, is now only 4.5 GB and Durham 5.5. Does anyone want to win the NL East this season?
Next week, the Comets travel down the Hutch, and across the Whitestone Bridge, to play their long time nemesis - Coney Island. The Cyclones are first in the NL West, with the best record in WIBL.
Antelope improves to 50-42, five games behind Northwest in the AL East, with Mad Town in second place, 3.5 behind the leader pending that MTZ-STA series.
Greensboro vs Northwest
July 13 - Nick Martinzez faces Quintana. Greensboro takes the opener, 7-3, thanks to homers by Shohei (33), Seager (14), and Arenado (13).
July 14 - Skubal handles the Hoppers. 5-1 NW. Vientos (13) and Heim (6) homer for NW.
July 15 - Easy 11-3 win for NW. Grichuk (7,NW), and Ohtani (34) go yard.
July 16 - Steele and Max. Greensboro hangs on for the 4-3 win despite homers by Tovar (11) and Grisham (7).
July 17 - In the finale it's Martinez again for NW, Miles opposes. Somehow the Hoppers again hang on, this time for the 6-5 victory.
Greensboro takes 3 of the 5.
NW heads west to confront the Cajuns, while the Hoopers await Tide's arrival.
Week of July 9
Tidewater vs Westchester
Tidewater wins series against Westport 4-1.
Gm.1 WES 5-2 T.Ward's bases clearing triple in the 8th highlights a 4 run inning that took WES to the win.
Gm.2 TID 6-5 Butler's homer in the 7th gives Hoffman a chance to get his 19th save and he takes advantage of it.
Gm.3 TID 6-3 De La Cruz puts TID up in the 1st with a 3-run HR. Varsho's 2-run blast and Carpenters' GO RBI ties it for WES. Soto hits 3-run walk off HR in 11th.
Gm.4 TID 5-0 Sears throws CG 4-hit shutout and F.Freeman strokes a 3-run homer to lead TID to the win.
Gm,5 TID 5-3 Down 3-2 in the 6th, Miranda pokes a 2-run homer to put TID ahead and Hoffman comes in to get his 20th save.
Stamford vs Shenandoah
Game 1 ( 15 innings)
Jays 5-7-2
Pandas 4-12-2
P T Rogers 4-3 LP C Poche 0-1
A solo homer by S Brown in the bottom of the 15th gives the Jays a walk off win. The Jays score 3 early runs in the first two innings against ace Z Wheeler. The Pandas then score single runs in the 4th, 5th, and 7th innings to tie score. The Pandas score a run in the 11th on a Sabol single but Jays tie score in the bottom of the frame on a Dubon single. Wheeler fans 6 over 7 innings and Pandas pitching fans 14 Jays batters in total. Jays starter Ray fans 9 over 7 innings and the Jays fan 15 batters in total.
Game 2
Jays 5-11-0
Pandas 3-9-0
WP R Vasquez 6-5 LP T McKenzie 2-8
The Pandas and the Jays exchange single runs in the 2nd. Jays break open game in the 3rd on back-to-back homer by Reynolds( 2 run homer) and a solo blast by Bryant. The Pandas do cut the lead scoring runs on bases loaded double plays in the 4th and 6th. Vasquez goes 6.1 innings for the win.
Game 3
Pandas 7-10-1
Jays 6-12-0
WP Liberatore 2-1 LP D Herz 1-5
Pandas score 3 runs in the 1st and add a single run in the 2nd on a DeLuca single. Jays tie score in the 5th on a Garcia triple and a Reynolds 2 run homer. Pandas take the lead in the 7th on a Loperfido 2 run homer and add a run on a Morel solo homer in the 8th . Jays make game interesting in bottom of the 9 th as Nimo cuts lead to one on a 2-run homer. Jays have trying and winning runs on base in the 9th but fail to score.
Game 4
Pandas 3-8-0
Jays 0-3-0
WP F Valdez 6-4 LP R Nelson 5-7
Starter Valdez holds Jays in check as he yields 3 hits over 7 innings while fanning 7. Panda’s score runs on a solo Muncy homer, a Winkler RBIs single and a Perking’s sac fly. The Pandas also steal 5 bases.
Game 5
Pandas 4-9-0
Jays 1-2-2
WP D Hudson 1-13 LP C Bassitt 9-5
Jays bats remain silent as Panda’s starter Hudson gives up 1 hit and fans 8 over 7 innings for the win. Pandas score on a Muncy single, a Winkler solo homer and 2 in the 6th on singles by De Luca and Maile. An Isbel solo homer in the 9th is Jays only run.
Next Shenandoah travels to Durham while Stamford goes to Mad Town.
Coney Island vs Louisiana
AL Central leading Lousiana heads to Coney Island to ride the Cylone - or will the Cyclones take it to the Cajuns?
Game 1 - 2 Players with Multiple Homers!
Christan Vazquez goes deep not once but twice for Coney Island (7, 8) - both solo homers but enough to help power the Cyclones to 5 big runs. But Bobby Witt got 5 rbis of his own on THREE homers (18, 19, 20) and that propelled the Cajuns to new heights as they topped Coney Island 9-5 in the series opener. Starter Waldron hung around long enough to benefit for the run scoring 0 but it was 6-5 going into the 8th, but 3 runs from Lousiana put it out of reach. Joey Gallo (4) also homered and Trea Turner had a triple and 3 rbis.
FINAL LOU 9 CIC 5
Game 2 - Carson Spiers goes 8 innings of 5 hit ball - the only blemish was a 6th inning solo shot by Realmuto. Cyclones scored 3 in the 3rd - 2 on a Devers triple (his 1st). Herrin picked up his 26th save pitching the 9th.
FINAL CIC 4 LOU 1
Game 3 - Of course we need an extra inning game - and it took a Coney Island run in the bottom of the 9th to get their. Carter (2) solos to start the game, Caratini drives in 2 more and it's 3-0 after the top of the 1st. Cyclones get it all back in the 2nd as rookie Amador doubles in a couple. Rookei Jackson Chourio has a strong game with 3 hits and his 3rd hit of the game drives in his 2nd run and it's the winner. Carter had 3 hits and 3 runs for the Cajuns but it wasn't enough. Hunter Harvey picked up the win (3-0) in 1/3 of an inning relief.
FINAL CIC 6 LOU 5 10 innings
Game 4 - Another tight game sees a 2-1 Cyclones lead through 6 become 5-1 in the 7th when Bleday homers (11) for 3 runs. Ruiz then tried to close it out but in the 9th he gives up 2 run including a solo Wells homer (5), but Herrin comes in to get the final out - with 2 runners on base no less. Caratini (8) also had a solo shot as did Devers (13) - is he finally waking up?
FINAL CIC 5 LOU 3
Game 5 - This one finishes up the series with another 1 run game. Cyclones stab first with 3 in the 1st, Devers driving in two of them - could have been more, but the Cajuns Severino settled in. Then he went strong for a few innings. Meanwhile Kikuci was working on his 14th win (no losses) but he gives up 3 run in the top of the 2nd to tie the game. And by the 6th you could tell it wasn't going to be his day. 11 hits, 6 runs (5 earned) all spread through the Cajuns lineup. Caratini (having a great series) gets 3 hits, run rbi and Vaughn Grissom has a great day 3 hits (3/3, run, rbi, sf) and finishs the game batting .364/.429/.455 OPS .883 in his 5 games thus far. BUT he's HBP and the report says he's gone for 5 weeks (35 days). And that's a big blow to an already fatigued Louisana squad.
So after 6 it's 6-5 Cajuns and Burr and Sands are holding strong setting it up for Sean Reid-Foley to close out the 9th! But the Cyclones have other ideas and Tellez doubles, Arcia singles him to 3rd. Then JJ Bleday gets his 3rd hit and drives home both runners for a nice 2 run walk-off single and the Cyclones pull out another last ditch effort to win the game.
FINAL CIC 7 LOU 6
Very, very close series but the Cyclones end up 4-1 winners. And the Cajuns end up a very fatigured club. 2 of their 16 players a re TIRED, 2 BUSHED, 1 WORN OUT and one injured! Expect lots of movement to their farm this week and players introducing themselves to each other. They cross country to San Diego for next week while Coney Island will be hosting Freeport.
Chappaqua vs Northwest
AL East leading Northwest Indians invade Chappaqua and take four of five from the home team. The Indians have a power packed lineup led by Francisco Lindor and Vladimir Guerrero - and their bullpen is phenomenal. They are likely to go deep into the playoffs
Game 1 NWI 5 CHA 3
Indians come back from a 3-0 deficit to beat Eric Fedde (7-2, 2.83). Lindor (13) and Ezequil Tovar (9) both homered for NWI. Mason Miller (3-2, 2.72) won it in relief. Bryan Hoeing got his 17th save with a perfect 9th
Game 2 NWI 3 CHA 2
Tyler Skubal (15-3, 1.40) outpitches Ranger Suarez (8-5,1.89) as the Indians make it two in a row. Lindor goes yard (14) - a 3 RUN HR in the 6th to give NWI all the runs they needed. Chappaqua rallied in the bottom of the 9th when Aaron Judge hit a 2 run HR, his league leading 33rd but Hoeing settled down, after giving up the homer, to pick up his 18th save.
Game 3 CHA 4 NWI 3
Comets get the win, as Sonny Gray (4-6) pitches 7 innings with 10 strikeouts. Comets break a 3-3 tie in the 7th to get the win as Nick Martinez (2-4) is the loser in relief. Willi Castro leads the way for CHA, going 3-4 with a HR and 2 RBIs. Recently acquired Kirby Yates got his 16th save with a perfect 9th.
Game 4 NWI 7 CHA 5
Indians take a 7-1 lead in the 7th and hold on for the win, as they batter Kyle Gibson (1-5). Justin Steele (11-3, 2.08) is the winner as Hoeing gets his third save of the series and his 19th of the year.
NWI belts FOUR HRs: Guerrero (14), Mark Vientos (12), Trent Grisham (6) and Jonah Heim (5). Guerrero drives in 3. Jazz Chisholm hits #17 for the Comets
Game 5 NWI 6 CHA 3
Hogan Harris (5-4, 3.10) gets the win over a struggling Bailey Ober (2-9, 7.28). Tovar (10) and Randal Grichuk) go deep for the Tribe. Catcher Jonah Heim goes 3-4 with a double. The Comets steal four bases, including two by Chisholm who now has 20 on the season.
NWI's Richie Palacios was hit by a pitch and will miss a few weeks. Cade Smith was ejected for throwing at Palacios.
Indians improve to 52-33 as they increase their AL East lead over Mad Town and Antelope. The Comets drop to 44-43, still in first ahead of Stamford, pending the results of Stamford's series this week against Shenandoah.
Next: After the All Star break, the Comets will host Antelope while the Indians travel to Greensboro to play the defending WIBL champions.
Greensboro vs Antelope
July 5 - The ARCs open with Wacha against Quintana, and it's no contest as they prevail, 7-1. Cal Raleigh's 15th, a grand slam, is the big blow. IKF goes down for seven games, a key depth loss for Greensboro.
July 6 - SWR faces Taj. It's closer, but it's still the River Cats, this time by a 3-1 margin. Ohtani hits his 31st.
July 7 - Kremer opposes Martin Perez. This one was even worse than the opener - the Antelopes rode herd over the hapless Hoppers, 11-2.
July 8 - Woo and Max. 8-zip, Hoppers, as Max and the Relievers (also a 1950s doo-wop group) hold the Cats to a single knock (a Eugenio single), en route to an an 8-nothing win. Salvy hits his 8th.
July 9 - In the finale it's Hicks and Miles (formerly an unsuccessful vaudeville act). The 'Lopes close it out with a 9-2 shellacking of the Hoppers. Raleigh blasts his 16th, and Gurriel hits his 13th. Shohei hits #32 for Greensboro.
ARC takes 4 of the 5, and now heads north to Chappaqua. Greensboro will host NW.
Week of July 3
Northwest vs Shenandoah
Northwest takes 3 of 4 at Shenandoah
Northwest 4, Shenandoah 1
Northwest 9, Shenandoah 0 Skubal no-hitter, walks one
Shenandoah 7, Northwest 3
Northwest 4, Shenandoah 2
Westchester vs Jonesboro
The Westchester Wombats visited Jonesboro and took 4 of 5 from the slumping Crackers. The consolation for the Crackers, is 3 of the 5 games were 1 run decisions.
Game 1- Wombats win 6-4. Suarez(5-4) gets the win, Gausman(6-6) the loss. Ozuna(12) homers for the Crackers.
Game 2-Wombats win 3-2. King(3-0) picks up the win, Zerpa(1-2) the loss. Urias(7) homers for the Crackers, DeJong(7) for Westchester.
Game 3-Jonesboro wins 5-1.Kelly(3-5) is the winner, Pivetta(2-7) the loser. Mullins(11) and Bader(4) homer for the Crackers.
Game 4-Westchester wins 3-2. Burnes(10-6) picks up the win, Paxton(5-8) the loss. Ward(10) homers for the Bats, Gonzalez(2) for the Crackers
Game 5- Another 1 run loss as the Bats win 4-3. Morton(6-9) takes the win, Brown(1-3) the loss. DeJong(8) homers for the Wombats.
Next up the Crackers travel to Brooklyn and Westchester heads to Tidewater
Arizona vs East Coast
The first place Arizona Dust Devils visit the second place East Coast Rockies with the Rockies hoping to make up some ground. The first game went as planned as the Rockies take Game 1 but the Dust Devils rise to the occasion and take the last 4 for a 4-1 series win. The first 4 games were close and either team could have won but the Devils had too much timely hitting. The Rockies out hit the Devils in 3 of the 5 games and 47-41 for the series.
GAME 1: ECR 3-10-0 ARI 1-4-3
Betts singles in a run in the 3rd. In the home half Polanco ties it with a long one and Alvarez adds his own round tripper and a 2-1 lead. Riley adds a RBI single in the 5th. Crochet (10-1) gets the win and Abbott (8-3) the loss.
GAME 2: ARI 2-7-0 ECR 1-4-0
Marchan singles in a run in the 4th. Olson wallops a 2 run HR in the 5th. Bibee (10-3) gets the win and Cease (8-5) the loss
GAME 3: ARI 7-10-0 ECR 5-13-0 ( 11 Innings )
Sanchez swats a 2 run HR in the 2nd. Henderson a 2 run blast in the 3rd, 4-0. Calhoun homers in the 4th, 4-1. Lopez singles in a run in the 5th, 4-2. In the 6th Larnach a RBI FC and in the home half Vaughn singles in a run, 5-3. Greene a solo shot in the 7th, 5-4. In the 9th Alvarez ties the game with a double. In the 11th Alvarez crushes one with a man on for the game winner. Cleavinger (1-1) gets the win and Munoz (2-6) the loss.
GAME 4: ARI 4-8-0 ECR 3-9-0
Olson a 2 run double in the 2nd. He smashes a 2 run HR in the 4th, 4-0. Calhoun homers in the bottom half. Calhoun goes deep for the second time in the 6th with a man on, 4-3. Nola (8-7) gets the win and Montero (3-5) the loss.
GAME 5: ARI 7-12-1 ECR 1-11-0
Carroll homers in the 3rd. In the 5th Betts singles in a run and Olson a SF, 3-0. Candelario homers in the 7th, 3-1. In the 8th Carroll and Betts each single in runs and Olson a 2 run double. Abbott (9-3) gets the win and Lodolo (7-6) the loss.
Tidewater vs Calgary
Tidewater takes the series from Calgary 4-2.
Gm.1 TID 3-1 Well pitched game. 4 hits by TID, 2 hits by CAL. 3 runs in 5th for VIR. 1 run by Error and 1 by SF.
Gm.2 TID 2-1 Another close one. CAL up 1-0 going into the 9th. A SF tied it for TID and an E-7 won it for VIR.
Gm.3 CAL 6-2 T. Hernandez had a day. 2-5 with 2 Homers and 4 RBI as CAL eased to the win.
Gm.4 CAL 14-3 A rout! CAL whacked 18 hits including 5 Homers and 6 doubles. C. Rafaela was 3-5 with a homer and 4 RBI. Bottom 3 hitters had 9 RBI.
Gm.5 TID 8-4 TID recovered to take second half of double header. They matched CAL's first game 5 homer total with F.Freeman getting 2 of those.
Gm.6 TID 6-1 L.Gilbert threw CG, 3 hitter, striking out 13. E. De La Cruz's 2-run double highlighted a 6 run 7th inning.
With the series win, TID clings to first as the good teams inch closer and closer.
Gulf Breeze vs Freeport
Freeport came to Gulf Breeze this week and the 2 clubs played to a draw, 3 games each. Gulf Breeze- a team already running on fumes, endured 3 multi-day injuries in the set.
Gm 1: 4-0 Fre The GB lineup was no problem for R.Lopez (8-2). Big inning was the 6th with a 2 out Vierling rbi double and a following Yoshina rbi single. Lopez allowed just one single over his 7 frames. T.Williams (4-4) the loser for the good guys- walking six on the day in 6.2 IP.
Gm 2: 4-3 GB (11) Down 3-1, Frazier's rbi single in the 8th made it close, then Schumann's solo blast in the 9th off Scott sent us to overtime. In the home 11th, Frazier walked, then stole 2nd. ON an attempt to sac, I hit the wrong button and stole 3rd. What a great manager I am! After a IBB, Schuemann won it with a SF. Yimi Garcia (2-1) over Butto (2-4). M.Harris and O.Cruz were both 3 for 5 for the visitors. Marsh was injured for GB and will miss 15.
Gm 3: 2-0 Fre GB offense was again a no show as they parlayed 4 singles and 1 BB in to zero runs. Ugh. Brian Bello (5-2) tossed 8 1/3 and T.Miller was called upon for the 2 out save. Schaunel's rbi FC in the 2nd and Soler's solo blast (7) in the 5th accounted for the Freeport runs. Imanaga lost again (4-9).
Gm 4 (DH 1): 4-1 GB Jack Flaherty (6-6) pitched from the stretch a lot, but today at least the Breeze showed enough offense to cover for him. In the third and up 1-0, the good guys got a Refsnyder solo blast (4) and a huge 2 out 2R Jeffers base knock later to make it 4-0. The Bandits had no answer until the 7th when 3 straight singles accounted for a 2 our tally. New GB closer Puk grabbed his 3rd save. Eovaldi (6-4) took the loss.
Gm 5 (DH 2): 9-3 Fre Bandits came to play in the nightcap. They allowed 3 in the first with a huge Vierling E contributing, but after that it was all Banditos and in the 4th, they plated 6 runs after the bases were empty and 2 outs. That's six as in VI for you Romans out there. Casey Mize (1-5) took the brunt of that as he has all year. But never mind, after the first Roupp (2-0) was just fine for 6 frames amd HR by Vierling (8), Suzuki (7), and Hoerner (3) made things a fore gone conclusion. Hoskins was injured in this one and will miss a half dozen.
Gm 6: 7-6 GB. Most entertaining game of the set sees Rodon (6-7) walk eight and give up 6 hits in 7 frames, pitching much better after being downgraded. A 3 R Rodgers blast off Rodon in the 3rd tied things, then Freeport plated 3 more in the 4th without benefit of a hit, as Rodon walked 4 in a row and a PB plated another. But the Breeze showed some moxie by scoring once in the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th to hang on and split the series. T.Miller (1-3) wound up being the loser. Canha was HBP for GB and will miss 9 games. Looks like GB will be having 4-5 pitchers play the field coming up.
GB heads to Tampa this week while Freeport will head to San Diego.
Stamford vs Durham
Game 1
Jays 5-6-0
Lucky Strikes 3-4-0
P R Ray 1-0 LP C Rea 6-5
Lucky Strikes take the early lead on a Fitzgerald 2 run home in the 3rd. The Jays score 3 in the bottom of the 3rd for the lead. The Lucky Strikes tie game at 3 in the 4th on a solo homer by d’Arnaud. No more runs until the bottom of the 8th as a two run homer by Reynolds gives the Jay lead for good. In his first start of the year Ray goes 8 strong innings fanning 12.
Game 2
Lucky Strikes 13-13-0
Jays 4-8-3
WP B Falter 7-6 LP B Basso 3-4
Lucky Strikes have a 6-4 lead going into the 9th when Jays bullpen collapses and Durham score 7 big runs to put game out of reach. Santander and d’Arnaud homer for the Lucky Strikes while Garcia belts three run homer for the Jays. Starter Falter goes 7 innings for the win fanning 9 while Jays starter Basso fans 10 over 7 innings.
Game 3
Lucky Strikes 5-8-0
Jays 2-8-0
WP T Alexander 5-5 LP D Herz 1-4
Lucky Strikes score three runs in the 6th to break up 2-2 tie. Santander leads Lucky Strike attack with 3 hits, 2 RBIs including a homer. Starter Alexander goes 7 innings fanning 8 for the win. Reynolds belts two run homer for Jays and Herz fans 10 in losing cause.
Game 4
Jays 8-15-1
Lucky Strikes 1-7-0
WP R Nelson 5-6 LP R Blackburn 3-8
Through 5 innings the Jays have a 2-1 lead. Then Jays score two runs in the 6th, a single run in the 7th and three more in the 8th . to take control of the game.
McNeil has RBIs including a homer and Nimmo also goes deep for the Jays. Starter Nelson goes 7.1 innings for the win.
hits.
Game 5
Jays 1-9-1
Lucky Strikes 0-2-1
WP J Musgrove 2-7 LP C Bassitt 9-4
A D Myers single drives in McNeil in the 5th for the only run of the game. Starter Bassitt goes 7.1 innings of two hit ball for the win. Helsey picks up his 10th save.
Next Durham hosts Cowtown and the Jays host to Shenandoah.
Week of June 28
Antelope vs Shenandoah
Game 1 - ARC 9 SHP 8 - Cats with 2 in 9th for comeback win. Teams combine for 7 HRs.
Game 2 - ARC 10 SHP 1 - Antelope up 6-1 after four and coast to win.
Game 3 - ARC 7 SHP 5 - Pandas with 2 in the 8th to get close, but Cats hold on.
Game 4 - ARC 12 SHP 6 - River Cats score 6 in the 6th to break tie and go on to win it.
Game 5 - ARC 4 SHP 2 - Three in 8th leads Antelope to another comeback win. Pandas manager removes Wheeler in 8th despite advancing to a 20?
Antelope with the unlikely sweep to get back to .500. Teams combine for 18 HRs for the series with
C. Raleigh swatting 4 for River Cats to finally show some power. Antelope heads to Mad Town and Pandas return home to host Northwest.
Arizona vs Jonesboro
The Arizona Dust Devils host the Crackers from Jonesboro in Week 15 action. Jonesboro wins the last game of the series to prevent a sweep as they resemble a MASH unit more than a baseball team. Three players see multiple day injuries for the Crackers to the Dust Devil’s one.
Gm #1
Gausman vs. Nola. Smith (10) belted a solo shot to get the Crackers on the board in the second. Olson singled in the DD’s first run and scored on J-Ram’s 2 RBI double to put Arizona up 3-1 after 3. Larnach (4) smoked a 2R shot in the 6th for some insurance runs and followed a Sanchez (4) blast with his second shot of the game in the 8th to close out the scoring. 7-1 ARZ. Smith was plunked in the 4th and out 8 days.
W Nola (7-6)
L Gausman (6-5)
S Soroka (1)
Gm #2
Pallante vs. Abbott. Arizona was up 3-0 after 5. Abrams (7) ripped a solo shot in the sixth only to have Olson (12) answer with a 2R shot in the bottom half. Jonesboro added 2 more runs, one on a R. Urias (6) home run, to close out the scoring as Arizona held on and won 5-3.
W Abbott (8-2)
L Pallante (4-7)
S R Walker (11)
Gm #3
J Irvin vs. Bibee. Raley (11) was the hitting star going 3-4, 3 R, 5 RBI, 2 HR and a 2B to propel the Dust Devils to an 8-2 victory. J-Ram (20) added a solo shot to help knock Irvin out in the 3rd inning.
W Bibee (9-3)
L J Irvin (2-4)
Gm #4
Paxton vs. Pfaadt. The #4 spot in the Crackers’ line-up saw 3 different players occupy it by the 3rd inning. In the top half, Pederson was plunked and will be out for 6 days. Bauers pinch ran for him and scored on a GO to open the scoring. Then in the bottom half, HE slammed into the wall catching a fly ball and will be out 5 days. Carroll (10) tied the score in the 3rd and answered R. Gonzalez RBI double in the 4th with a bases loaded walk to him by Paxton in the bottom half. Betts (11) and Olson (13) homered to help account for 3 of the remaining 7 runs the DDs scored as they won 9-3. Langeliers (2) went deep for Jonesboro.
W Duran (2-2)
L Paxton (5-7)
Gm #5
Be Brown vs. Nola. It’s 2-0 after 2 batters as Mullins (10) follows Abrams’s single with a long one. Not to be outdone, Nevin (5) added a 2R shot in the 2nd, 4-0 JON. Mullins knocked in his 3rd run with a SF in the 4th. Bader (3) added a solo blast to contribute to the final tally as Jonesboro salvaged the finale 7-3. Henderson (21) and Schwarber (15) went deep in a losing cause. Not to be outdone, Raley must have found the same wall that Bauers had and the wall won, again, and he will be out 5 days.
W Be Brown (1-2)
L Nola (7-7)
Next up, Arizona heads out to East Coast and Jonesboro hosts Westchester.
Brooklyn vs Tidewater
Brooklyn crushes Tidewater.
BRO 6-0 Sale and company 3-hit TID while Yelich, Conforto and Wong provide the long ball.
TID 9-5 TID pulls one out as Duran homers and gets 3 RBI.
BRO 7-5 The triplets do it again as Yelich goes deep twice and Conforto and Wong also go deep. The pen throws 3 innings of 1-hit ball for BRO.
BRO 8-6 Wong's 2-run double in the 9th pulls it out for BRO. Swanson and Pasquantino leave the yard for BRO.
BRO 8-3 Ahead 4-2, BRO gets 4 in the 8th to ease to the win. BRO holds TID to 4 hits.
BRO takes the series 4-1 and out homers TID 12-4.
Chappaqua vs Stamford
A big battle for first place in the NL East as Stamford travels down I 95 to play the Chappaqua Comets in a six game series.
The highlights included a NO HITTER by Chappaqua's Ryan Pepiot, in the second game. The Comets prevailed 4 games to 2 to open up a 3.5 game lead in the division.
Game 1 CHA 5 STA 4 10 innings
A big comeback win for the Comets. After Stamford roughed up Comets ace Eric Fedde, to take a 4-1 lead, Chappaqua rallied to tie it and then win it in extra innings. In the 7th, Jon Singleton hit a 2 run HR (5), off RP Kenley Jansen, to make it a 4-3 game. Chappaqua tied it in bottom 8th as Greg Weissert blew the save (BS 2). In the 9th, the speedy Jacob Young reached on an error for the Jays, stole second and then moved to third. With 2 outs, Young tried to steal home! But was out.
In the 10th Yainier Diaz got his second hit and second RBI of the game to give the Comets an exciting walk off win.
Manuel Rodriguez (3-2) was the winner, with 2 scoreless innings in relief. Ryan Helsley (1-3) was the loser.
Stamford started seldom used Sean Burke and the youngster struck out EIGHT over 5 innings, allowing only 2 hits and 1 run. Seth Brown was the DH for the Jays as he returned to Chappaqua to face his old teammates. Brown was 1-3 and a walk as he continues a solid season for Stamford.
Game 2 CHA 4 STA 0
Ryan Pepiot (4-5) pitches a NO HITTER, walking only one (one HBP) and STRIKING OUT FIFTEEN. What a performance for the young righthander. It was the 7th No Hitter in Comets history and their first since teammate Bailey Ober did it in 2022. It was the sixth time that the Jays have been no hit in their history, the last one coming in 2023. It was the SEVENTH no hitter of the season in WIBL (including one perfect game). Last season there were only 2 no hitters all year in WIBL, after there were NINE in 2023.
Stamford's DJ Herz pitched a great game himself, allowing only 3 hits and no runs over 7 innings with one walk and NINE striketous. Taylor Rogers (2-3) came on in the 8th and was knocked out after giving up FOUR runs in 1-3 of an inning. Gabriel Moreno had a big 2 RBI single to break the scoreless tie. Matt Chapman's double drove in the final two runs. Jazz Chisholm had his 17th SB.
Game 3 CHA 2 STA 1
The Comets make it three in a row as Ranger Suarez (8-3), the NL ERA leader, pitches another great game. The lefthander allowed only 5 hits and 1 run over 8 2/3, lowering his ERA to 1.56. Scott Alexander came on to get the final out for his third save. Chappaqua scored both their runs in the second inning on RBI singles by Singleton and Kim. Makiel Garcia's solo HR (5) made it 2-1 in the third but that was the end of the scoring. Byron Stott stole his 20th base for Stamford. Ryne Nelson (4-6) was the hard luck loser.
Game 4 STA 5 CHA 4
The Jays break the Comets win streak as Bryan Reynolds doubled in the winning run in the 8th. It was Home Run Derby night in Chappaqua. Aaron Judge hit #26 to tie the game 1-1, in the third. Byron Stott (5) then went yard in the 4th to make it 2-1. After Stamford went ahead 3-1, Josh Lowe (8) hit a 2 run HR to tie it once again, in the 5th. Stamford regained the lead in the 7th (4-3) only to see Judge go yard again (27) to tie it at 4-4. That set the stage for Reynolds game winning double. Chappaqua rallied in the 8th, loading the bases with 2 out. Xavier Edwards pinch hit for Kim but struck out to end the threat.
Rogers blew the save (2) but got the win (3-3) with 1 inning in relief. Weissert got the Hold (10) and Helsely got his 16th save. Sonny Gray (3-5) started for CHA and took the loss, allowing all 5 runs in 7.1 innings. One of the runs was unearned as a result of an error by Chisholm (4) in CF.
Game 5 STA 12 CHA 9 FIRST GAME OF DH
A wild one goes to the Jays as they take leads of 8-2 and 12-5, and then hold on for the victory. Stott (6), Dom Smith twice (6) and Seth Brown (4) all went deep for Stamford. Brown was 2-4 to lift his BA to .279 as the ex-Comet had a great series against his former mates. Stott was 3-5 and Smith (2-5) had SIX RBIs! The Comets rallied in the bottom of the 9th, down 7, when Judge hit a GRAND SLAM, his second HR of the game and his league leading 29th of the year. The big slugger was 4-5 with 3 runs scored and SIX RBIs. Chisholm (3-5) also homered (15) for Chappaqua.
Randy Vasquez (5-5) was the beneficiary of Stamford's big offensive attack as he pitched 6 solid innings for the win. Bailey Ober (2-8) had one of his poorer outings, allowing 8 runs and 8 hits in 4 2/3, as his ERA ballooned to 7.22
Game 6 CHA 3 STA 2 SECOND GAME OF DH
Stamford has a chance to tie the series, after being down 3-0. Sean Burke got his second start of the series and pitched 6 solid innings (5 H, 2 R, 8 Ks), leaving with a 2-1 lead. In the 7th, with Kenley Jansen on the mound, the Comets tied it on a clutch RBI single by Judge. The game remained tied 2-2 going to the bottom of the 9th. Weissert took the mound for STA to start the inning. 1B Singleton had been removed earlier for a pinch runner, so it was his replacement, seldom used Conor Joe, up to lead off. And Conor Joe DID IT - A WALK OFF HR - HIS FIRST HR OF THE SEASON - as the Comets take the series 4 games to 2, winning in dramatic fashion.
Cade Smith (3-1) was the winner in relief. Jansen had a blown save (2) and Weissert (2-4) took the loss.
Chappaqua improves to 41-36 as Stamford drops to 37-39. The Jays are second in the NL East behind Chappaqua and are also very much in the wild card hunt. Next week- Chappaqua travels to play the always tough, two time defending World Champion, Greensboro Grasshoppers. Stamford will host Durham.
Mad Town vs Northwest
Mad Town breezed into Northwest and split a four game set with the
Indians. Pitching pretty much prevailed in these games.
6/24 - NW 8 MT 1. Taillon vs. Holton. Taillon was greeted rudely when
Palacios led off with
a homer and the Indians added five more runs with Grisham's 2 run shot
ending the first inning damage.
6/25 - NW 3 MT 0. Skubal vs. Schmidt. The Indians ace tossed 6 no hit
innings to improve to 13-3. Holmes
got a 3 inning save and Grisham homered again.
6/26 - MT 4 NW 0. Eflin vs. Peterson. Eflin tossed a gem, a no hitter
for 8.2 innings facing but 28 batters after
Lindor blooped a single to right. Mad Town shuts out Northwest on one
hit. Bellinger and McCann homered for the Z's.
6/27 - MT 1 NW 0. Stone vs. Steele. The Indians got five hits-3 by
Guerrero and 2 by Grichuk, but none when it mattered.
And Manny Muchado did the deed again against the Tribe, blasting his
16th homer for the only run in the game.
The Zephyrs shut out the Indians for the 4th time in 9 games, and even
the series at 2 games each. Vesia notched save 20.
Up next - Mad Town will host Antelope for a six game set and Northwest
travels to Shenandoah for another four game series.
Week of June 22
East Coast vs Freeport
First place Freeport visits the Rockies and take the series 3-2. Vierling acted like an All Star as he went 10/22 with 4 runs scored, 6 RBIs, and a double, triple, and HR. Crochet was the pitching star as he went 8.1 innings giving up 1 hit ( to Veirling ) 0 runs, 4 walks ( 2 in the 9th ) and 14 punchouts. A GS of 90.
GAME 1: ECR 2-5-0 FREE 0-1-0
Springer homers in the 1st and Riley and R Greene go BTB with doubles in the 4th. Crochet (8-1) gets the win and H Greene (6-4) the loss.
GAME 2: FRE 10-13-0 ECR 4-8-0
The Bandits score in only 2 innings, the 3rd (7) and the 9th (3). In the 3rd Suzuki a 2 run double to tie the game, Vierling a 2 run bomb, Harris a RBI single, and Hoerner a 2 run single. In the 9th Vierling triples in a run and Harris doubles him in. The Rockies had all their runs attributed to Springer, a 2 run double in the 1st and a 2 run dinger in the 3rd. Bello (3-2) gets the win and Lopez (5-7) the loss.
GAME 3: FRE 6-12-0 ECR 3-8-0 ( 11 Innings )
R Greene a solo shot in the 1st. Rodgers ties the game in the 2nd with a single. Riley goes deep in the 4th, 2-1. In the 6th Vierling ties the game with a GO and Yoshida adds a SF, 3-2. Alvarez ties the game in the 7th with a PH single. In the 11th Yoshida and Harris each single in runs and Hoerner a SF. Martinez (2-1) gets the win and Munoz (2-5) the loss.
GAME 4: ECR 5-7-0 FRE 3-10-0
In the 3rd Stephenson and Vierling each single in runs. Riley swats a solo HR in the 4th. Schanuel puts one in the seats in the 5th, 3-1. In the 6th Alvarez singles in a run, R Greene gets the lead with a 2 run triple and scores on a Springer single. Montero (3-3) gets the win and Eovaldi (6-3) the loss.
GAME 5: FRE 9-15-0 ECR 4-8-1
In the 1st Riley singles in a run and Scores on a R Greene double who scores on a WP, 3-0. In the 2nd Schanuel smashes a 2 run HR and Rodgers matches that for a 4-3 lead. In the 5th Harris singles in a run and 2 more score on a Riley error, 7-3. Vierling singles in a run in the 6th. In the 8th Soler doubles in a run and in the home half Springer doubles in a run. Miller (7-6) gets the win and Lodolo (6-5) the loss.
Jonesboro vs Antelope
The Antelope River Cats visited Jonesboro and took 3 of 5
Game 1-Cats win 8-4, as the Crackers bullpen, showed a hint of what was to come. Green(2-1) was the winner, Sandlin(1-2) takes the loss. Gurriel(10) and Tucker(17) homer for the River Cats, Alexander(2) and Pederson(6) for the Crackers.
Game 2-Cats win Cats win 5-2. Hicks(4-4) is the winner, Pallante(4-6) the loser. Suarez2(12), and O’Hoppe2(2) are difference going deep 4 time. Pederson(7) homers for the Crackers.
Game 3-Crackers win 5-2. Marsh(3-3) takes the loss, Irvin(2-3) gets the win. Suarez(13) homers for the Cats, Mullins(8), Gonzalez(1), Nevin(4) and Bauers(5) for the Crackers.
Game 4-Crackers win 4-1. Feltner(0-6) takes the loss, Paxton(5-6) the win. Martinez(2) homers for Antelope, Mullins(9) for Jonesboro.
Game 5-Antelope wins 7-3. Crackers led the entire game, only for the gas can bullpen to give up 5 in the top of the 9th. Bubic(1-0) picks up his first win, Snider(1-2) gets the loss. Naylor(11) and Raleigh(7) go back to back in the 9th. Urias(5) and Bauer(6) homer for the Crackers.
Next up Antelope hosts Shenandoah and Jonesboro pack for Arizona.
Arizona vs Shenandoah
Gm #1
Blanco vs. Pfaadt. Pfaadt hurled a complete game 2-hit shutout, walking 2 and striking out 10. Henderson (20) supported him with two home runs, one a Grand Salami which iced things in the 8th, for a total of 6 RBI. Schwarber singled in the other run. Gimenez was injured for 2 days after getting plunked in the 6th.
W Pfaadt (7-5)
L Blanco (3-6)
Gm #2
Maeda vs. Abbott. The Pandas provided Maeda with plenty of run support as 5 of their 7 hits went for extra bases. Pena (6) hit the only home run, a 3R blast, to open things up in the 5th. Arizona scored three runs, two on solos by Ramirez (18) and Betts (8), as Shenandoah evens up the series with the 7-3 victory.
W Maeda (3-8)
L Abbott (3-6)
S Stratton (1)
Gm #3
F. Valdez vs. Y. Diaz. The Pandas knocked out Y. Diaz in the second, plating 6 runs on 3 walks, 2 singles and 2 doubles. The Dust Devils got a run in the bottom half on a Laureano RBI double. Arizona tied things up the next inning as Carroll and Betts led off with BTB doubles. Fry moved Mookie to third on an infield single. After Framber got the next two outs, BTB walks pushed across a run and Laureano delivered a bases clearing double to tie things up. Valdez was removed after issuing a walk to begin the next inning. Rizzo (2) swatted a 2R shot in the 5th only to have the DDs tie the score back up on a 2 RBI single by Olson. Betts (9) led off the home 6th with a bleacher reacher to put the Dust Devils on top 9-8 as they hold on and win an improbable comeback.
W Scott (1-3)
L Liberatore (1-1)
S Jimenez (4)
Gm #4
Hudson vs. Ginn. Arizona opens the scoring on an RBI single by Schwarber in the first. Shenandoah goes ahead on a 2 RBI single by Loperfido in the 6th. Olson (11) tied the score on a homer in the 8th. We went extra innings and, in the 10th, after two were out, Olson and Henderson doubled to walk it off. ARZ 3-2.
W R. Walker (6-0)
L Weaver (0-1)
Gm #5
Wheeler vs. Pfaadt. Arizona jumped all over Wheeler as Ramirez (19) ripped a 3R shot in the opening inning. Betts (10) hit a long one and it’s 4-0 after 3!!! It was the Pandas turn to come back as they scored the final 6 runs to take the finale, 6-4. The #8 hitters in their lineup accounted for 5 of the runs. Wisdom (5) a solo in the 5th and a pinch-hit GRAND SLAM by Schneeman in the 6th. Rizzo singled in the last run in the 7th.
W Wheeler (7-5)
L Duran (1-2)
S Alcala (4)
Next up, Arizona hosts their inter-division foe, the Jonesboro Crackers, and Shenandoah heads to Antelope for Week 15 action.
Tulsa vs Northwest
Northwest 3 – Tulsa 4 Tulsa gets the win with a two out two RBI double from Arias in the 8th.
Northwest 5 – Tulsa 2 Northwest jumps out to a 5-0 lead and hold on to even the series 1-1.
Northwest 2 – Tulsa 4 Tulsa Scores four runs in the 7th inning and the bullpen throws 5 innings allowing only one run for the win.
Northwest 7 – Tulsa 4 This one is all Indians as Tulsa’s late rally falls short.
Northwest 4 – Tulsa 2 Northwest pounds out twelve hits and wins game five to take the series 3-2.
Stamford vs Cowtown
Game 1
Jays 5-6-0
Drovers 1-4-0
WP R Brasier 4-2 LP N Cortes 5-6
Starter Brasier goes 8 innings, giving up 4 hits, for the win. Jays take control of game scoring 4 runs in the 5th. Jays are led by Reynolds who has 3 RBIs including a base clearing triple. Mitchell homers for the Drovers
Game 2
Drovers 9-12-0
Jays 6-11-1
WPV Bellozo 4-3 LP D J Herz 1-3
Jays jump off to a 3-0 lead after 4. The Drovers bounce back and take the lead scoring 3 in the 5th and 4 in the 6th. Bregman has 4 RBIs including a homer and triple for the Drowers Bart has 3 RBIs for the Drovers and Volpe homers for them.
Game 3
Jays 5-14-0
Drovers 1-8- 0
WP R Nelson 4-5 LP M Keller 2-6
Starter Nelson goes 7 strong innings yielding 6 hits for the win. Smith has 3 hits including a homer for the Jays and Nimmo also belts out 3 hits for the Jays.
Game 4
Drovers 7-14-2
Jays 3-6-0
WP C Ragans 6-5 LP C Bassitt 8-4
Another strong game by the starter. This time Ragans goes 7 innings giving up 3 hits for the win, He has plenty of help as Rosario homers and has 3 rbis: a Lowe homer and 2 RBIs and Frelick;s 3 hits.
Game 5
Jays 7-10-1
Drovers 6-9-0
WP R Helsey 1-2 LP J Latz 0-1 R Vasquez 2-3
Best game of the series. A costly error by Jays Garcia in the 1st allows the Drovers to score 6 runs in the inning but fail to score in the rest of the game. Jays bounce back and tie game by scoring 5 runs in the 5th. The big blow a 3-run homer by Reynolds. Jays gain walk win when a Dubon single drives in Stott in the bottom of the 9th.
Next Cowtown hosts Calgary and the Jays travel to Chappaqua.
Week of June 16
Antelope vs Stamford
Game 1 - ARC 5 STA 1 - Cats get 4 in the 8th to break 1-1 tie. Naylor 3 run HR is huge.
Game 2 - STA 3 ARC 2 - Close game all the way as Jays hold on for the win.
Game 3 - ARC 3 STA 2 - Another close one as Cats once again get the game winner in 8th.
Game 4 - STA 7 ARC 4 - Jays prevail in game 4 to tie the series at 2 apiece.
Game 5 - ARC 1 STA 0 - Great game for both starters. Toglia solo HR for the only run.
Mad Town vs Chappaqua
Game 1
The Comets loaded the bases in the first. Higashioka doubled in 2 and they never looked back. Bellinger (9) and Pages(11) proved too little too late
Chappaqua 6-3
Game 2
The Comets once again raced to a 5-0 advantage the Zephyrs could not overcome
Chappaqua 5-2
Game 3
Stone (6-2) got Mad Town in the win column with a 2 hit beauty
Mad Town 2-1
Game 4
The Zephyrs tied the series at 2 each behind Gallen (5-3) ,Wade(2) and Lowe(5)
Mad Town 4-2
Game 5
Kirby(6-3) flirted with a no-no for 5.2. He went 7 allowing 4 hits, 1 run with 10 strikeouts. Keith(8) and Pages(12) had 3 run blast in the runaway. Chapman(13) prevented the shutout
Mad Town 8-1
Gulf Breeze vs San Diego
San Diego starts off sluggishly, then rebound to take the final 3 in a 3-2 series success at Gulf Breeze.
Gm 1: 6-3 GB The Breeze score 4 in the 2nd and 2 in the third to chase Glasnow (5-3). Mountcastle hit number 4, driving in 2 and Canha enjoyed a 2 for 3, 2 rbi day. Williams (4-2) was good through 6 frames. GB batters whiffed 10 times5 of the 7 SD hits were 2 baggers.
Gm 2: 4-2 GB (12) Comedy of a game as Hoskins' rbi base knock in the 8th sent us to overtime. In the 12th, back to back SD SF's looked to be enough, but after Santana was ejected for not being nice, Matsui entered and, of course, the .165 hitting Schneider launched his 2nd HR of the season- a 3R shot to win it. Puk (4-0) over Santana (3-1). GB stole 6 bases in this one and Cronenworth had 3 hits for the visitors.
Gm 3: 3-0 SD Civale (3-5) cruised through 8 and Ad.Garcia's 2R clout in the 7th was enough. Rebels amassed just 2 singles and one walk on the day. Imanaga (3-8) lost again.
Gm 4: 2-1 SD Singletons (not Ken) in the 1st and 2nd gave the visitors a lead. In the home 7th, Marsh homered (6) to make it a one run game, but the Breeze could not get over the hump with Santana and Vest (save 4) getting it done. Cannon (6-4) over Flaherty (5-6). 'dillos 2 runs were on solo blasts- Del Castillo (2) and Doyle (12) getting it done. SD had 7 base hits, 5 for extra bases.
Gm 5: 6-2 SD San Diego scored single runs in 6 of the 9 innings in this easy win. Quantrill- a 5W is now 6-6, with a 3.58 ERA. Rodon (5-5) gets much more money. Garcia (10) and Campusano (4) had long balls for the visitors.
Next week, the Breeze is off to the bad vibes of Westchester (think pirating cheerleaders for one) while San Diego heads home to take on Tidewater.
Calgary vs Tulsa
Calgary 2 – Tulsa 3 Good pitching dominates game one as Tulsa scores a run in the 8th inning to break the 2-2 tie and Chargois throws a perfect 9th inning for the save.
Calgary 4 – Tulsa 0 Tyler Anderson throws a complete game shutout allowing only two hits as the Outlaws cruise to the 4-0 win.
Calgary 6 – Tulsa 1 Tied 5-5 heading into the 6th inning when Calgary explodes with three homeruns and five runs and as Tobias Myers gets the complete game win.
Calgary 5 – Tulsa 0 Joe Ryan throws the Outlaws 3rd straight complete game, only allowing three hits and no walks as Calgary take a 3-1 series lead.
Calgary 1 – Tulsa 6 Tulsa’s bats finally come alive as the pound out 13 hits and win the final game of the series.
Jonesboro vs Durham
The Cowtown Drovers rode into Jonesboro for a 5 games set, and the Crackers won 3 of 5.
Game 1-Crackers win 3-1. Blaze Alexander(1) of all players homered for the winning runs, Gausman(6-4) is the winner, Cortes(5-5) takes the loss.
Game 2-Crackers win 2-1 in 10 innings. Sandlin(1-1) is the winner, Morejon(0-3) the loser.
Game 3-Crackers in 2-1 in another extra inning game. Mullins(7) homers for a walkoff in the 11th. Smith(9) homers for the Crackers.
Game 4-Drovers snap back winning 7-2. Ragans(5-5) is the winner, Paxton(4-6) takes the loss. Bregman(14) and Lowe(6) homer for the Drovers.
Game 5-Drovers win 7-4. Kelly(2-5) takes the loss, Bradford(6-4) is the winner. Ozuna2(11) homers for the Crackers, Rosario(6), Bregman(15), Lowe(7), Volpe(5) for the Crackers.
Next up the Crackers host Antelope and the Drovers head to Stamford.
Freeport vs Tampa
G1 - FRE 11 TAM 4
W- Greene (6-3)
L- Fried (4-8)
HR- T- Burger (7), Neto (16)
F- Suzuki (5), Vierling (6), SIri (3)
F- Suzuki 3-5
G2- TAM 4 FRE 3
W- Littell (2-8)
L- Butto (2-1)
S- Kerkering (15)
HR-T- Horwitz (2)
F- Harris (4)
T- Brennan 2-4
F- Stephenson 2-3
G3- TAM 2 FRE 1
W- Chavez (1-1)
L- Skenes (2-6)
S- Kerkering (16)
HR- T- Alonso (13)
F- Harris (5)
T- G. Rodriguez 6IP 1H 1ER 8K
F- Skenes 7.2IP 3H 2ER 11K
G4- TAM 8 FRE 6
W- Meyer (2-0)
L- Butto (2-2)
S- Kerkering (17)
HR- T- Alonso (14)
F- O. Cruz (5)
EJ- Castellanos
T- Alonso 3-4 2B, HR, 3RBI
F- O. Cruz 3-4 HR, 4RBI
G5
FRE 4 TAM 0
W- Bryce Miller (6-6)
L- C. Scott (6-5)
HR- F- Rodgers (7), Canario (1), Soler (5)
F- Canario 2-3 HR
Tampa wins 3 of 5 from the Bandits
Arizona vs Tidewater
Gm #1
Gilbert vs. Nola. Duran singled to start the game and Butler (10) followed with a no-doubter. In the third, Butler tripled in a run and Soto (12) followed with a long ball to go up 5-0. J-Ram singled in a run in the bottom half of the inning for the Arizona run of the game. J. Ortiz (8) added another 2-run blast in the 6th as the Drillers were striking gold and prevailed 7-1 in the opener of a battle between division leaders. Gilbert had a nice game: 7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 11 K, 2.60 ERA
W Gilbert (7-2)
L Nola (6-6)
Gm #2
Houck vs. Bibee. In a tight pitching duel, Arizona pushed across the game-winner because of a J. Ortiz error and Schwarber’s single to win 3-2. Butler (11) had a solo shot in the 3rd and J. Ortiz singled in a run in the 7th as Tidewater went up 2-0. The Dust Devils got to Houck in the bottom of the 7th on BTB doubles by Henderson and Ramirez and a Carroll single off Alvarado to tie things up at 2’s. In the 7th, after Miranda doubled off Bibee, Foley came in and gave up 3 straight singles to load the bases with no one out. R. Walker relieved and got a pop-up, a strike-out and a FC to prevent further damage. He set down the Drillers in order in the 8th and 9th to pick up the win.
W R Walker (4-0)
L Hurter (0-1)
Gm #3
K. Crawford vs. LL Ortiz. It took 11 innings to get a winner, as Arizona scored 2 runs in the bottom half after Tidewater scored on a 2-out double by De La Cruz. His error resulted in the decisive 2 runs scored. Freddie tripled in 2 runs in the first and was gunned down by Carroll attempting to score on a De La Cruz fly-out for their other 2 runs. The DD’s scored on an RBI GO by Schwarber in the first and a Larnach (3) solo shot in the 7th off Bernardino to tie things up. In the 11th, Mookie struck out to begin the inning. Henderson doubled and J-Ram singled him to 3rd. With the infield in, Schwarber ripped a one-hopper to De La Cruz and in his attempt to get Gunner at the plate, his throw skipped past Kelley and Ramirez hustled in for the game-winner. Also of note, the Drillers had Buxton thrown out attempting to score in the 6th by, non-other than, 30 ARM Carroll. After a leadoff double by Miranda in the 7th, Steer attempted to sacrifice him to third however he bunted directly to Ferguson, and he threw out Miranda at third. Buxton was the center of attention again in the 8th. With one out, he smashed a shot over Raley’s head and attempted to stretch it to third but was gunned down by Raley. Tidewater lost 4 runners total on the bases for the game.
W Foley (3-0)
L Faucher (2-1)
Gm #4
J. Gray vs. Ginn. Ginn tossed a CG SHO, limiting the Drillers to 3 hits while issuing 2 walks and striking out 7. The Dust Devils scored on RBI singles by Betts and Olson, one of his 3 hits, as they took Game 4, 2-0.
W Ginn (2-1)
L J. Gray (4-4)
Gm #5
Sears vs. Nola. In another extra inning affair, this time only 10 innings, Arizona surprisingly took the finale as well. The Drillers jumped all over Nola again. With two outs, De La Cruz singled in Duran, who had walked to lead off the game. Freeman walked and both scored on a Miranda double for a 3-0 lead. In the bottom half, after a Henderson 2-out 2B, a De La Cruz error allowed him to score. Fry singled in a run in the 6th and a 2R Schwar-bomb (14) in the 7th tied things up at 4’s, again scoring with 2 outs. Mookie (7) led off the 10th with a moonshot for the walk-off victory.
W R. Walker (5-0)
L Hurter (0-2)
Next up, Arizona hosts Shenandoah and Tidewater heads to San Diego.
East Coast vs Brooklyn
Brooklyn travels to East Coast and the home team plays some of its best ball of the season. The pitching was great holding the Codgers scoreless in 2 games. The Rockies held Brooklyn to 14 runs total in 5 games and that resulted in a 4-1 series win for the ECR
GAME 1: ECR 1-5-1 BRO 0-3-0
An old fashioned pitching duel between Cease and Lorenzen. Cease (7-4) goes 9 for the shutout win and Lorenezen (3-3) take the hard luck loss. Vaughn singled in a run in the 2nd for the only scoring.
GAME 2: ECR 5-8-0 BRO 4-9-1
Riley returns from the injured list and doubles in a run in the 1st. Busch a 2 run single in the 5th, 2-1. In the 6th Riley does deep to tie the game and Carlson adds a 2 run double and Correa a RBI single, 5-2. Santana a 2 run dinger in the 8th makes it 5-4. P Lopez (5-6) gets the win and J Lopez (0-1) the loss.
GAME 3: ECR 5-11-0 BRO 3-6-0
Busch blasts a 2 run HR in the 1st. In the bottom half Springer a solo shot and CAndelario ties the game with a single. Vaughn doubles in a run in the 5th. Santana ties it in the 6th with a GO. Greene homers in the 7th and Jackson a RBI double in the 8th. Hader (2-1) gets the win and Bummer (0-2) the loss.
GAME 4: BRO 7-10-1 ECR 2-9-0
Pasquantino wallops a 3 run shot in the 1st. In the 2nd Cave scores on a WP and Busch adds a RBI single, 5-0. Vaughn homers in the home half. Smith puts one in the seats in the 7th and Vaughn singles a run in the bottom half, 6-2. Pasquantino swats his second homer of the game in the 8th. Martin (1-4) gets his first win and Montero (2-3) the loss.
GAME 5: ECR 4-8-1 BRO 0-5-0
Greene singles in a run in the 1st and drives in 2 with a double in the 3rd. Robert singles in a run in the 6th. Lodolo (6-4) goes 9 for the shutout and Stroman (3-7) takes the loss. The injury bug hits again as Carlson is lost for 14 days.
Northwest vs Durham
The Durham Lucky Strikes took the Northwest Indians into some serious
overtime to take the series, 3-2.
6/12 - DUR 2 NW 0. Rea vs. Holmes. Rea tosses the CG SHO to start the
series for Durham, scattering 6 hits. Adames solo shot.
6/13 - DUR 8 NW 4. Musgrove vs. Peterson. Sixteen Innings. Jo Adell's 2
run homer with 2 outs in the 9th sent this
game into bullpen depletion. The Indians offense was stymied again and
the Lucky Strikes struck through with 4 runs in the 16th inning.
6/14 - NW 7 DUR 5. Blackburn vs. Skubal. Twelve Innings.Durham got to
Skubal for 5 runs through six plus innings for the 5-1 lead.
However, the Indians scored 4 in the 7th to tie it up and send this one
into overtime again. Adell again supplied the drama with the
2-run homer in the 12th.
6/15 - DUR 4 NW 2. Brown vs. Cantillo. Brown and the Lucky Strike
bullpen kept the Indians at bay with another fine pitching performance.
Pressly notched his 10th Save and T.Taylor was 3 for 5, 2 runs, double,
RBI.
6/16 - NW 12 DUR 2. Falter vs. Steele. Finally - the fireworks. The
Indians break out of it, 17 hits and 4 dingers, 2 by Lindor. Steele
improved to 9-2 for Northwest.
This series took the measure of both teams pitching staffs, the 28
innings for two back to back games was brutal.
Up next -- Durham heads south to visit Tampa and Northwest visits Tulsa.
Week of June 10
Durham vs Antelope
Game 1 - ARC 3 DUR 2 - River Cats up 3-1 after two and hold on for the win.
Game 2 - DUR 7 ARC 2 - Blackburn (5 rated starter) with the 3 hit CG win.
Game 3 - DUR 7 ARC 1 - All Lucky Strikes again as Cats offense non existent.
Game 4 - ARC 10 DUR 5 - Finally some offense for Antelope.
Game 5 - DUR 3 ARC 0 - Back to reality for River Cats. Alexander (4 rated starter), CG 3 hit SHO.
Another lost series at home for Antelope as Durham takes it 3-2. River Cats HR hitters are so bad:
Player MLB So Far This Season
Raleigh 34 6
Naylor 31 8
Suarez 30 9
Martinez 16 1
Semien 23 7
Freeport vs Mokena
In a series where no game was decided by more than two runs. Freeport wins the deciding fifth game to take the series 3-2 over Mokena.
G1 (10 innings)
M 7 11 1
F 6 7 2
W- Law (3-1)
L- Honeywell (0-1)
S- Strahm (14)
HR- M- Harper (7), Hernaiz (1)
F- Schanuel (10)
G2
M 3 6 1
F 5 7 1
W- Rey Lopez (7-1)
L- Manaea (4-4)
S- Scott (18)
HR- M- McCutchen (13)
F- Hoerner (2)
G3
M 2 5 1
F 1 5 0
W- J. Jones (7-4)
L- Skenes (3-5)
S- Strahm (15)
HR- None
G4
M 2 11 0
F 4 15 0
W- Eovaldi (6-2)
L- Dunning (3-7)
S- Scott (19)
HR-M- Rortvedt 2 (2)
F- Stephenson 2 (12)
INJ - M- Hernaiz (21 days)
G5
M 6 10 1
F 7 8 0
W- Butto (2-0)
L- Fairbanks (0-3)
S- Scott (20)
HR- M- Harper (8), Ruiz (7)
F- Clemens (6)
Cowtown vs Arizona
Gm #1
Cortes vs. Pfaadt. J-Ram (16) blasted a 3R shot in the first and solos by Henderson (18) and Olson (8) proved to be the difference-makers as the Dust Devils opened the series with a 5-3 victory. Cowtown out-hit Arizona 9-6 and pushed across 2 runs as the result of 3 doubles and a single in the 6th but were shut down by the Arizona pen the rest of the way.
W Pfaadt (5-5)
L Cortes (5-4)
S R. Walker (9)
Gm #2
Bellozo vs. Abbott. The Drovers jumped out to a 2-0 lead, the second run a solo by N. Lowe (5). A 3R Carroll (9) bleacher reacher was the highlight of a 4-run 4th and the DD’s added 4 more runs by the 7th, 2 on an Olson (9) big fly. Bregman (13) smoked a solo shot to account for the last Drovers run as Arizona prevailed 8-3.
W Abbott (7-1)
L Bellozo (3-3)
Gm #3
M. Keller vs. Bibee. Cowtown scored one in the first on a DP. Arizona was gifted 2 runs on a rare Volpe (2) error in the bottom half and a J-Ram (17) solo in the 3rd closed out the scoring as the Dust Devils hung on for a 3-1 win.
W Bibee (8-3)
L M. Keller (2-5)
S J. Jimenez (3)
Gm #4
Ragans vs. Ginn. Bohm (7) roped a 2R shot in the first. Cowtown added 4 more runs to hold off the Dust Devils as they won 6-4. There was a Schwar-bomb (13) sighting, but it was not enough to prevent the Drovers victory.
W Ragans (4-5)
L Ginn (1-1)
S L. Peralta (2)
Gm #5
Bradford vs. Pfaadt. A Mookie RBI single in the 3rd and an Olson (10) 2R long ball in the 4th proved the game winner. Cowtown could only muster but two runs in the 6th on a GO and a Bart RBI single. Arizona claimed the last game 3-2 to take the series 4-1.
W Pfaadt (6-5)
L Bradford (5-4)
S R. Walker (10)
Next up, Arizona hosts Tidewater and Cowtown heads to Jonesboro.
Tidewater vs Jonesboro
The Tidewater Drillers visited Jonesboro for a 5 game set. They won’t be invited back for a long time as the swept the Crackers.
Game 1- Drillers win 4-3. Gausman was the loser and deserved a better fate, as he struck out 14 of the first 18 batters. Alvarado(2-1) picks up the win. Olivares(3), Bauers(4) homer for the Crackers.
Game 2-Drillers win 4-2. Houck(7-3) is the winner, Pallante(4-5) gets the loss. Bader(2) homers for the Crackers.
Game 3-Drillers win 7-3. Crawford(4-5) is the winner, Irvin(1-3) the loser. Soto(9), Ortiz(7) homer for the Drillers, Abrams(6), Pederson(5) for the Crackers.
Game 4-Drillers win 8-1. Gray(4-3) is the winner, Spence(1-4) absorbs the loss.
Game 5- Drillers win 7-5. Sears(6-4) is the winner, Paxton(4-5) takes the loss. Ozuna(9) and Nevin(3) homer for the Crackers. Soto(11) Freeman(6) for the visitors.
Next up Tidewater heads to Arizona and the Cracker tay home to lick their wounds and get ready for Cowtown to gallop in.
San Diego vs Tulsa
San Diego 0 – Tulsa 3 Tulsa scores all the runs they need in the 1st inning as Lugo throws a three-hit complete game shutout.
San Diego 6 – Tulsa 7 (11 innings) Armadillos jump out to a 5-0 lead after two innings but the Roughnecks rally for 4 runs in the 7th win it in the 11th inning to take a 2-0 series lead.
San Diego 3 – Tulsa 1 Tulsa scores their only run in the 1st inning and San Diego scores 3 in the 6th for the win.
San Diego 7 – Tulsa 4 (14 innings) Another close game that was tied 1-1 after nine innings. The Armadillos take the lead in the 11th but Tulsa ties it up in the bottom of the inning. San Diego blows it open in the 14th inning scoring 5 runs to even the series at 2-2.
San Diego 12 – Tulsa 3 This one is all San Diego as the score 6 runs in the 2nd inning and crush the Roughnecks to win the series 3-2.
East Coast vs Calgary
Calgary visits East Coast and it was a bombs away series for the Outlaws. They hit 11 HRs to only 4 for the home team but somehow the Rockies managed a 3-2 series win behind out hitting the visitors 42-36. The Rockies win the last 2 games in their last AB.
GAME 1: ECR 11-9-0 CAL 4-5-3
Y Alvarez caps off the 3 run 1st with a 2 run blast. He goes deep again in the 3rdd with the bases empty. Gorman solos in the 3rd also. O'Neill homers in the 5th. In the 6gh the Rockies break the game open. BTBTB doubles by Springer (1 RBI) Vaughn (2 RBIs), and Robert (1 RBI) and a Polanco SF, 9-2. The Rockies get 2 in the 8th and the Outlaws get 2 in the 9th. Cease (6-4) gets the win and Singer (2-7) the loss.
GAME 2: CAL 4-6-0 ECR 1-7-1
Springer singles in the Rocks only run in the 5th. Diaz ties the game in the 6th with a single. Mccarthy puts on in the seats with a man on in the 7th and Henandez adds a solo shot in the 8th. Anderaon (5-5) gets the win and Lopez (4-6) the loss.
GAME 3: CAL 4-6-0 ECR 0-5-0
Rooker wallops a 2 run HR in the 1st and O'Neall doubles in 2 runs in the 5th. Myers (7-3) gets the win and Peralta (3-5) the loss
GAME 4: ECR 9-11-0 CAL 8-13-1
McMahon and Hernandez each go deep in the 1st. Rafaela homers in the 2nd, 3-0. In the 5th Hernandez triples in a run and scores on a F Alvarez single, 5-0. The Rockies start their comeback in the bottom of the inning. Candelaria a 2 run shot and Lopez RBI single, 5-3. In the 6th O'Neill singles in a run and McMahon smashes a 2 run HR (his second of the game), 8-3. Greene homers in the home half, The Rockies tie the game in the 7th on a Y Alvarez SF, and RBI singles from Greene, Springer, and Vaughn. Springer plates a run in the 8th on a GO. Munoz (2-4) gets the win and Mrtinez (0-3) the loss.
GAME 5: ECR 4-10-2 CAL 3-5-0
Greene single in a run in the 1st and CArlson in the 2nd. Rooker connects for a 2 run bomb in the 3rd to tie the game.Y Alvarez a SF in the 5th, Rooker ties the game again in the 6th with a big fly. Herrera a 2 pout RBI double in the 9th for the walk off. Clase (1-0) gets the win and Webb (9-4) the loss.
Northwest vs Stamford
The Stamford Jays visited the Northwest Indians for five games and took
games two and four.
6/6 - NW 12 STA 5. Burke vs. Holton. Burke allowed three homers and 6
runs, 5 earned, before exiting in the 5th inning.
However, Nick Martinez was pounded for 5 runs and 8 hits in 2 plus
innings after relieving the opener and the Jays briefly held the lead, 5-4.
A couple of errors by the Jays led to 5 unearned runs and Heim's 3 run
blast in the 7th put this one away for Northwest.
6/7 - STA 3 NW 0. Nelson vs. Cantillo. R.Nelson pitched seven strong
innings allowing just 3 hits. Weissert and Helsley, S (13) completed the
shutout.
J. Young had 3 hits and Bryan Reynolds was 3 for 5 with a home run and 2
RBI's.
6/8 - NW 7 STA 2. Basso vs. Steele. Errors didn't help the Jays
bullpen, as Doval and Rogers allowed a pair of runs each. Jung hit his
second homer of the series
and Steele improved to 8-2 with 6 innings pitched.
6/9 - STA 8 NW 1. Bassitt vs. Skubal. Bassitt was up for the task,
dealing a 3 hitter though 7 innings while Skubal looked suddenly
ordinary. The NW ace
was gone after going only 3.1 innings. J.McNeil was 3 for 4 with 3 runs
scored and a homer for the Jays.
6/10 - NW 2 STA 1. Vasquez vs. Harris. Best game of the series was this
nail biter. Harris escaped like Houdini from threats through six innings
and only some
hit batter scores took away from the series decider. An itchy Hoeing
came in at grade 26 so I was pleased to use him for the final 3 innings,
S (14).
On another note of interest - the emergency waiver claim guy - Josh
Palacios, that I claimed was injured for 24 days in game 2 and has been
released.
With Vientos back and Grisham back in 2 games we are resetting the
roster for next week.
Up next -- Northwest will host Durham for more inter league play while
Stamford visits Antelope.
Gulf Breeze vs Coney Island
It's been a couple of centuries since Coney Island visited Gulf Breeze. The Cyclone hosts somehow showed up for the first two tilts before taking it on the chin in the final 3.
Gm 1: GB 4-3 Tied at 1 in the home 8th, a 2R Mountcastle single looked to be enough, but right back came Coney Island scoring twice to tie off Yates- a 1B, BB, and BB setting the table. Enter the home 9th and with W.Peralta on the bump, Slater provided his 1st double of the season plating Ahmed for the game winner. Yates (2-1) over Peralta (0-2). Rhys Hoskins was 3 for 3 for the good guys.
Gm 2: GB 6-2 Luis Castillo (the original, 3-5) was sharp and Spiers (2-1) was not as the Breeze scored twice in each of the first 3 frames. Marsh (5) and Hoskins (3) both left the building with 2R jacks. Castillo allowed just 4 base knocks with zero runs, but we still needed late inning Yates' performance (save 13) to post the victory. Arcia was 3 for 5 for the visitors and they outhit their hosts 10-9.
Gm 3: CI 2-1 So much for the 2 game winning streak. Harrison (6-2) tossed 5 1/3 of no run ball and Herrin wound up with the late save (18). The Breeze could muster just 3 hits, but one was a solo Schneider bomb (1) in the 7th which kept the nerves on edge in the Cyclone dugout. But it would be enough (Torrens solo blast in the first- #1) and (Devers rbi double after that). Imanaga (3-7) took another hard luck loss.
Gm 4: 7-1 CI Back to back HR by the first two batters in the first sort of spelled out what type of day it would be. But the game was pretty close until the 6th when a 3R Marte blast (16) wound up being more than enough. Happ (8) and Solano (9) mashed their HR in the first. Assad started and was pulled with 2 outs in the 5th despite not allowing a run yet. So Harvey (1-0) backed in to the win. Both Solano and Chourio had 3 base knocks.
Gm 5: 4-3 CI Coney Island got out to a 4-0 lead after 7 1/2 thanks mainly to a 3 for 4 Rengifo day with his 2nd HR. But the Rebels showed some moxie in the 8th with Refsnyder's 2R jack (3) cutting the lead to just a singleton. Not Ken. But Herrin was able to lock down the 9th (19th save) and at least we got a participation trophy. Kikuchi (9-0) over Rodon (1-4).
Next week, San Diego comes calling while the 'clones head to Westchester.
Week of June 4
East Coast vs Jonesboro
Jonesboro visits East Coast and the injury bug continues for the Rockies. Riley (10 games) and Contreras (15 games) add their names to the hospital brigade. For the series Crochet was good for the Rockies as he won his two games, the first and last of the series, but the Crackers win the middle four for a 4-2 series win.
GAME 1: ECR 6-11-1 JON 1-7-0
Abrams foes deep in the 4th. Springer ties it in the home half with a single. In the 5th Alvarez singles in a run and Candelario a SF, 3-1. In the 8th Herrera homers and Carlson a 2 run double. Crochet (6-1) gets the win and Gausman (5-3) the loss.
GAME 2: JON 2-9-0 ECR 1-6-0
Grossman a 2 run single in the 2nd and in the 5th Correa triples in a run. Pallante (4-4) gets the win and Cease (5-4) the loss.
GAME 3: JON 5-6-1 ECR 1-2-1
In the 1st after a Bauers error Alvarez a SF. In the 3rd Sogard a 2 run double and Smith a 2 run dinger, 4-1. Sogard a RBI walk in the 7th. Kelly (2-4) gets the win and Lopez (4-5) the loss.
GAME 4: JON 7-14-0 ECR 2-8-0
In the 2nd Urias crushes a 2 run HR and Abrams a RBI single. Greene blasts a 2 run HR in the 4th, 3-2. Bader singles in a run in the 6th. Mullins a RBI GO in the 7th. Bader singles in a run in the 8th. Langeliers and Smith go BTB with doubles in the 9th. Spence (1-3) gets the win and Peralta (3-4) the loss.
GAME 5: JON 6-17-0 ECR 2-9-1
In the 3rd Ozuna singles in a run and Langeliers adds a RBI GO. Correa singles in a run in the bottom half. Oliveras swats a solo shot in the 4th, 3-1. In the 6th Oliveras scores on a DP. Alvarez doubles in a run in the 7th, 4-2. IN the 9th Bauers smashes a solo HR and Oliveras adds an RBI single. Irvin (1-2) gets the win and Lodolo (5-4) the loss.
GAME 6: ECR 3-9-0 JON 2-3-1
Nevin singles in a run in the 5th. In the 6th correa ties it with a big fly and Polanco adds a RBI single, 2-1. Polanco singles in another run in the 7th. Ozuna a SF in the 8th. Crochet (7-1) gets the win and Paxton (4-4) the loss.
Gulf Breeze vs Tulsa
3 out of 5 for Gulf Breeze this week as Tulsa came to town.
Gm 1: 6-2 GB Rebels smack 3 long balls- Soderstrom (3), Haase (2), and Ahmed (1)- GB lineup features 8 batters hitting less than .200. Williams (3-2) over Lugo (4-5)
Gm 2: 2-1 Tul A 2R Bride long ball (3) in the first was all that C.Sanchez (4-3) would need. Luis Castillo lost it (2-5). Stud GB hitter Ahmed was 2 for 3 (.209)
Gm 3: 1-0 GB All Imanaga (3-6) as he allowed just 2 base knocks and walked one. Lone tally was a Hoskins rbi single in the 3rd off Boyd (0-2)
Gm 4: 5-3 GB Three more Rebel long balls rule the day- Jeffers (8), Schuemann (2) and M.Taylor (1) all connect. Flaherty (5-4) over Matz (0-4)
Gm 5: 3-1 Tul Two SF's and a Blackmon rbi single are enough for A.Wood (1-3) to grab his 1st win, Ross saving his 5th. Justin Turner was 3 for 5, Rodon loses (5-3)
Next week the Breeze will entertain Coney Island in a rare inter-league match up, while Tulsa heads home to battle Brooklyn.
Coney Island vs San Diego
NL West - cross coast battle between the Armadillos and the Cyclones has it all in a very roller coastery type contest.
Game 1 features a massive Cyclone attack coupled with a stellar performance on the mound by Kyle Harrison (W 5-2). Solano leads the 13 hit attack going 3 for 3, with a walk, 3 runs and homer (8). Ketel Marte seems to be warming up, goes 3 for 3, 2 runs, 2 rbis, 2 doubles and homer (12). The catcher spot drives in 4 runs, 2 each by Torrens and Vazquez (HR - #4).
Campusano was the only bright spot for San Diego.
Game 2 and we have 6 hits total, 2 by the Cyclones as Yu Darvish (W 6-3) tosses a 7 inning 2 hit shutout fanning 8. Mastery at every turn. Yarbrough and Morgan (S 10) finish off the shutout. Good thing because Javier Assad was almost as good giving up 3 hits in 8 innings - but two of them were homer - Altuve (8) and David Hamilton (2) - and they were both in the FIRST INNING!
Game 3 had the appearance of a nice home town win as Cyclones plate 2 in the 1st and 2nd innings. Marte, enroute to a 3 for 5 day, 3 rbis, 2 doubles and homer (13) was key to the quick start. But then the Armadillos came out of their shells for 2 in the 3rd and 4 big ones in the 4th to flip the score. Ezekiel Duran was key to their overall success - 2 for 4, 4 rbis with a single and double. But the 'dillos also got long balls from Garcia (8), Merrill (5) and Doyle (11). Cyclones chip away with 1 in the 6th which San Diego countered in the 7th, but the Cyclones plate 2 in the bottom of the 9th to tie the game at 7-7. But then the Armadillos come back to score 1 off Tim Herrin in the 10th to grab a 1 run lead and Matsui made it stick fanning 2 in the bottom half for the save (2). Morgan picked up the win (2-1) after blowing the save (3) in the 9th.
Game 4 - San Diego now up 1 in the series gets out to 2-0 lead in the 3rd when Merrill singles in 2 runs. But then the Cyclones start a big push scoring in each of the next 5 innings with 3 in the 5th and 2 in the 7th and single runs in the other 3! Marte a big 3 run blast (14) in the 4th, Devers goes 3 for 4 with 2 runs, a double, 3 rbis and two homers (8, 9) - maybe he's waking up too! (We hope so.) Now 8-2, the Armadillos make it look closer when Kiki Hernandez homers (5) for 2 in the 9th, but it was too little, too late. Kikuchi runs his record to 8-0 with the W!
Game 5 - with the series knotted at 2-2, the deciding game will decide if San Diego climbs a game closer to the top or falls another game behind. Quantrill and Estes go on the hill to face each other and well, Estes is rocked by Altuve for a homer (9) in the 1st. But that's all the damage that San Diego can do off him. BUT - in the 7th, he walks off the mound and will miss a couple of weeks of action. When he left, the Cyclones had built a 3-1 lead as Marte again homers (15) for 2 runs to build up that lead. But in the 7th when Estes leaves, Tristan Beck comes in and well, Campusano (3) jumps on a slider and sends it over the wall to quickly narrow the score to 3-2. San Diego responds by sending Yarbrough out to pitch the 7th and he gives up a 2 run double to Miguel Rojas as the Cyclones build a 5-2 lead. Beck then comes out for the 8th and again he gives up a long ball - to Merrill (6) - but like the other two homers by San Diego, it was a solo job. That made it 5-3 and Tim Herrin comes in a closes it down in the 9th (S - 17) - but not without excitement. A walk, a single, a SAC and tying run at 2nd - but then he gets the final 2 outs! Yikes. Estes grabbed the win (5-2).
So Coney Island was able to grab the 3-2 series - and it certainly was an exciting week. Next week we head to Wilmington to play the Gulf Breeze Rebels as interleague play starts! San Diego heads halfway back across the country to play in Tulsa
Greensboro vs Stamford
May 31 - The first-place Jays open with Sean Burke against Yamamoto. Greensboro's vanished offense finally comes alive (at least for the opener) as they pound the Jays, 11-5. Ohtani (18), Lee (1), and Giancarlo (4) go yard, as Yamamoto improves to 3-2 (yet another Hopper underperformer, despite his 1.32 ERA).
June 1 - Ryne Nelson and Quintana in game 2. 4-1 Hoppers, as Quintana improves to 5-6. Freeman (1) homers for Stamford, and J-Rod (4), Salvy (5), Arenado (10), and Giancarlo (5) go deep for the Hoppers.
June 2 - Brady Basso (Jays) opposes Taj for Greensboro. The Jays hang on for an 8-7 victory, as Basso (3-2) bests Bradley (4-6). Friedl hits his 7th, but Dubon goes down for 15 days. Seager (6) and Giancarlo again (6) hit Hopper homers.
June 3 - Bassitt and Martin Perez. Jays, 3-1, as Encarnacion (3) and, yes, Giancarlo (7) homer.
June 4 - In the finale it's Vasquez facing Arrighetti. Arrighetti blows up early, allowing six in the first 2 innings before settling down, but it's too late for the Hoppers as they lose, 7-3. Friedl (8), Reynolds (8), and Smith (3) homer for the Jays.
Stamford takes 3 of the 5, but the Hoppers begin to show some signs of life.
The Jays head to Northwest, and Greensboro heads out to Mad Town.
Week of May 29
Arizona vs Mad Town
Gm #1
Heaney vs. Pfaadt. Heaney and two relievers shut out the homies on 5 hits, 3-0.
W Heaney (2-2)
L Pfaadt (4-3)
S Vesia (14)
Gm #2
Schmidt vs. Rasmussen. Casas walked, Lux tripled and Bellinger hit a sac fly to start the game for the visitors. Olson (6) led off the bottom half with a tater to make the score 2-1. A Raley (7) 3R blast turned it around in the 4th, 4-2. Bellinger singled in a run in the 5th. Arizona increased their lead by plating 4 runs in the 6th on 4 singles, a walk and a double. Bellinger (6) delivered a 2R blast in the 7th to close out the scoring as the Dust Devils prevailed, 8-5.
W Rasmussen (1-0)
L Schmidt (1-2)
S R. Walker (7)
Gm #3
Gallon vs. Nola. Both teams hit 2 HR’s to account for all the scoring in the game. The difference being Arizona’s were a 2R Betts (5) long ball and a Raley (8) 3R blast whereas both of the Zephyrs shots were solos - by Casa (2) and Pages (8). ARZ 5-2.
W Nola (5-4)
L Gallon (2-3)
S Foley (1)
Gm #4
Eflin vs. Bibee. Ramirez (13) goes yard in the first. Mad Town ties it on 3 singles in the 2nd. Raley (9) torpedoed another ball over the fence in the bottom half. BTB doubles by Keith and Kirk tied things up again in the 4th. After the first two men were retired to start their half of the inning saw a single, a Fry (5) HR, a single and a Carroll triple made the score 5-2. A Wade 2R double in the 6th was all the remaining scoring as Arizona slipped by, 5-4.
W Bibee (6-3)
L Eflin (6-2)
S Jimenez (2)
Gm #5
Kirby vs. Pfaadt. A Machado (13) 2R shot in the 8th iced the game as Mad Town secured the finale, 4-1.
W Kirby (5-3)
L Pfaadt (4-4)
S Vesia (15)
Next up, Arizona hits the road again and travels to Westchester and Mad Town hosts Shenandoah.
Freeport vs Antelope
G1
A 5 9 0
F 4 5 0
W- R. Suarez (1-1)
L- S. Martinez (0-1)
HR- A - L. Gurriel (8)
F- Hoerner (1), O. Crua (4), T. Stephenson (10)
G2
A 5 7 1
F 6 11 1
W. B. Francis (1-0)
L- R. Suarez (1-2)
S- T. Scott (14)
HR- A- Semien 2 (7)
F- Hinds (1), Soler (4)
INJ- F- Hoerner (2 days), O. Cruz (3 Days)
G3
A 1 8 0
F 2 4 0
W- Butto (1-0)
L- Feltner (0-4)
HR- A - Naylor (7)
F- Clemens (5), Hinds (2)
G4
A 1 3 1
F 4 7 1
W- S. Martinez (1-1)
L- R. Suarez (1-3)
S- T. Scott (15)
HR- F- Hinds (3), B. Rodgers (5)
INJ- A- J. Rojas (15 days)
G5
A 7 10 0
F 5 13 1
W- Hicks (3-3)
L- Bryce Miller (5-5)
S- Estevez (9)
HR- A- K. Tucker (13) Suarez (7), Toglia (11)
INJ - F- T. Stephenson (7 days)
Freeport wins 3 of 5 at home.
Greensboro vs Brooklyn
Codgers and Hoppers (also the name of the 50s board game)...
May 25 - Lorenzen and Yamamoto. Yamamoto tosses a 1-hitter into the eighth as Greensboro takes the opener, 2-zip.
May 26 - Game 2 sees Codger ace Sale facing Quintana in a southpaw battle. Sale coasts to his 7th straight as he holds Greensboro fr seven. Brooklyn 6-1.
May 27 - Baz faces Taj. Baz prevails in a close one, 3-1 as Taj relinquishes homers to O'Hearn (2) and Yelich (6). Bradley has already given up 12 bombs this season.
May 28 - Jose Soriano and Martin Perez in game 4. This one goes twelve as the Codgers plate 2 in the top of the twelfth to take it, 3-1. Santana (12) and Lewis (6) homer for the visitors.
May 29 - In the finale it's ex-Hopper Stroman facing new Hopper Arrighetti. It's a pitcher's contest as Brooklyn hangs on to a close 15-7 victory. Swanson (6) and Cave (20 go long for Brooklyn, as Greensboro's season-long drought drags on (Ohtani and Julio both at .227, Salvy at .208, Albies at .119(!), Giancarlo at .149, etc.) demonstrate a clear bug in the BBW code (seriously, has anyone witnessed such a season-long underperformance?)!
Codgers take four of the five.
Next up for Brooklyn is a trip to Calgary, as the Hoppers await more bloodshed as the first-place Jays arrive in town.
Shenandoah vs Westchester
Shenandoah wins 3 of 5 from Westchester in a rare series win.
Game One, Westchester 2, Shenandoah 1
Whit Merrifield scored on a sacrifice fly to first baseman Anthony Rizzo in the top of the ninth as the Wombats prevailed.
Game Two, Shenandoah 7, Westchester 2
Junior Caminero homered for the second consecutive game to put the Pandas out front. Then Elias Diaz and Luis Arreaz collided chasing a foul ball injuring both players. Caminero followed up a two-run double and the Pandas pulled away.
Game Three, Shenandoah 6, Westchester 4
Panda starter Framber Valdez was injured before throwing a pitch. Matt Lieberatore came out of the pen to pitch five innings. The big bow was a three run homer for the Pandas by Gavin Sheets. The Wombats fought back to close the lead with a two run homer by Kerry Carpenter.
Game Four, Westchester 3, Shenandoah 0
Charlie Morton and Dakota Hudson locked horns and pitched their way in and out of trouble. Carpenter came off of the bench with a two-run single to put the Wombats up in the eighth.
Game Five, Shenandoah 7, Westchester 3
The Pandas chased Wombat starter Blake Lively with a six run second inning. The big blow was a two run single by Taylor Ward. Tristan McKenzie struck out 11 in his 5 1/3 innings of work before yielding to the bullpen.
Coney Island vs Durham
A battered and bruised (and fatigued) Durham squad travels north to play the Cyclones - or was it to ride the roller coaster, that might have been more enjoyable! Things turned out not so pretty for the visitors and some roster work is needed.....
Game 1 - Kyle Harrison was on his stuff for 5 innings (5 hits, 2 runs) and left with a 4-2 lead. The lead grows to 9-2 after 7 behind a big game by Ketel Marte (2 for 4, 3 rbis, homer (11)) and Cristian Pache - 2 for 3, 2 rbis - 2 doubles. Ian Happ (7) also chips in a homer. Wnceel Perez goes 2 for 4, triple, homer (3) and 2 rbis for the Lucky Strikes.
Game 2 - Reversal of fortunes as Hunter Brown controls the Cyclones with 5 hit, 1 run pitching for 7 innings. And he's staked to 6-1 lead when he departs. Catcher Jhonny Pereda leads the offense with 2 singles, 2 rbis and Santander's solo homer (11) and Pablo Reyes with a 2 run double help fuel the attack. Cyclones try to make it interesting with Bleday's 3 run homer (6) in the 8th and the tying runs on base in the 9th - but Pressly manages to quell the riot for the save (9).
Game 3 - Pretty much all Alek Manoah as he tosses a 5 hit CG shutout in his 3rd start of the season. He's looking good, but there was some concern about his health after the game. His time might be limited - that would hurt..... Jackson Chourio led the attack with 3 hits including a double and 3 rbis! Bidding for rookie of the year??
Jurickson Profar and Pereda each had 2 hits in the 5 offense for Durham.
Game 4 - This was a bit of a wild one - Cyclones manage to gain a 5-0 lead after 4 and were hoping to coast home. Wrong. Anthony Santander changes things in the 5th when he smacks a 3 run homer (12) and the Lucky Strikes strike for 4 runs. In the 6th, they momentarily tie the game, but Coney Island wakes up and scores a run in the bottom half. Turns out to be the game winner, but a 3 run Arcia homer (8) in the 8th ice the cake. And Orlando had a great game, 3 for 5, 3 runs, 4 rbis to go with his homer. Yepez (1) and Devers (7) also homered in the 14 hit attack. Kikuchi hung on for the win (7-0) despite the 5 runs given up in the 5th and 6th. He was fortunate to have a strong bullpen performance form Herrin, Adam and Peralta.
Game 5 - OK - Anthony Santander doubles and triples in the opening 4 innings and helps stake the Lucky Strikes to a 5-1 lead after 3 1/2. A 2 run homer by MJ Melendez (4) also was part of the attack. But then the Durham pitching broke down and Coney scored 1 in the 4th making it 5-2 Durham, but a big 5 run 5th flipped the score to 7-5 Cyclones and another in the 8th closed out the scoring for a big 8-5 win. Once again, the bullpen was strong, coming on in the 4th inning, they produced 5.1 innings of 2 hit, 0 runs work, giving the Cyclones the chance to come back. Caleb Ferguson got his 1st relief win and Tim Herrin gets his 16th save! Marte and Devers (off to sluggish starts) each had 3 hits in this one! Are they waking up?
Coney takes advantage of the weakened condition of the Strikes?? Maybe - but so far, it's been a steady bulllpen that's helped the starter get through the game while the offense still finds way to score runs while having to rest a lot of the key players more than we'd like. 4-1 week helps a lot as smoke and mirrors continue....
Jonesboro vs Gulf Breeze
Gulf Breeze visited Jonesboro and won 3 of 5
Game 1- The Crackers shut the Rebels for 8 innings extending their scoreless innings to 53 innings. Jonesboro takes game 1 by a 4-1 score, stopping the losing streak at 12. Mize(1-4) takes the loss, Gausman(5-2) the win. Marsh(4) homers for the Rebels. Mullins(6) for the Crackers.
Game 2- Crackers win 2-1. Castillo(2-4) takes the loss, Pallante(3-4) gets the win. Ozuna(8) homers for the Crackers.
Game 3-Rebels win 10-3 in the only blow out. Imanaga(2-6) gets the win, Kelly(1-4) takes the loss. Soderstrom(2) and Frazier(2) homer for the Rebels, Meneses(1) for the Crackers.
Game 4-Crackers lose 2-1 in 12 innings, a game that epitomizes the Crackers frustration. Gulf Breeze score in the 6th and it looked like the 1 run would stand, but the Crackers tied it in the 9th, only to lose in the 12th. Spence went 9 striking out 15 and walking 5. Puk(3-0) was the winner, Voth(1-2) the loser
Game 5-Total Cracker Frustration as the Crackers lose 1-0. Rodon(5-2) was the winner, Cole Irvin(0-2) goes 9 innings and striking out 10 while taking the loss
Gulf Breeze pitchers struck out 52 and the Crackers pitchers 51.
Gulf Breeze next hosts Tulsa, while the Crackers go on the road again heading to East Coast.
Northwest vs Louisiana
The Louisiana Cajuns were using the whole roster to battle the Northwest
Indians in week 10 but were edged 3-2.
5/25 - LOU 3 NW 0. King vs. Holton. King was pounding the strike zone,
allowing only 4 hits, one walk, 10 K's through
seven innings. Bobby Witt hammered his 8th and Salazar completed the
shutout for his 5th save.
5/26 - NW 15 LOU 1. Gil vs. Steele. Gil was unable to command electric
stuff, walking 7 through 5 innings. Northwest
hit four homers and scorched the Cajuns with 20 hits.
5/27 - NW 8 LOU 2. Lynn vs. Skubal. Lynn a victim of some poor defense
and an 8-0 lead for Skubal through 4 innings.
5/28 - LOU 4 NW 2. Severino vs. Holmes. The Cajuns rally to take game 4
with a pair of runs in the 8th and 9th. The key
blow was a pinch hit triple by R. Adams off T. Holton. The usually
steady shortstop with the gold glove made a key error
and Holmes added to the problem allowing the go ahead run with an
unfortunate throw down the right field line.
5/29 - NW 5 LOU 2. Waldron vs. Peterson. The Indians got to Waldron
early, taking a 5 -0 lead by the 5th inning and
Grichuk's 2-run shot in the first setting the tempo. N.Martinez and
Hoeing finished, Hoeing notching his 9th save.
Up next for Louisiana - they head home to host Freeport for five.
Northwest heads out to Antelope for a six game set.
Week of May 24
Antelope vs Tulsa
Antelope hosts Tulsa for five.
Game 1 - ARC 3 TUL 1 - Gurriel & Toglia go deep for Cats. Lugo (4 hits) and Woo (3 hits) both go the distance with Woo coming out on top.
Game 2 - ARC 1 TUL 0 - RBI groundout for PH Raleigh in the 10th wins it for Antelope. Hicks (7.97 ERA) goes all the way for the win??
Game 3 - ARC 1 TUL 0 - J. Rojas plates the only run of the game in the 3rd. Both starters go all the way again as Kremer outduels Boyd.
Game 4 - ARC 6 TUL 2 - River Cats with 3 in the 5th to break 2-2 tie and hold on to win.
Game 5 - ARC 5 TUL 2 - Antelope with 2 in the 6th to break another 2-2 tie and add 2 more for the win. Woods-Richardson gets to 6-2.
Antelope with the very improbable sweep as they get close to .500. Tulsa held to only 5 runs for the series. After a long homestand, Antelope heads to Freeport; Tulsa back home to face East Coast.
Durham vs Mokena
1. 5-3 Mokena in 16 innings.
2, 7-4 Mokena Score 3 in 8th to secure the win.
3. 1-0 Durham Alexander 1-hit shutout.
4. 4-1 Durham Rea 4 hits one unearned run
5. 3-0 Durham in 14 innings. Perez 3-run HR.
Stsmford vs Tampa
Stamford hosts the Tampa Stingrays
Game 1
Stingrays 4-6-0
Jay 3-6-0
WP M Fried 3-6 LP R Nelson 1-4
Starter Fried goes 7 effective innings giving up 2 hits for the win. Espanla homers for Tampa and Langford drives in 2. Jays get homers from Isbel and Nimmo.
Game 2
Jays 6-5-0
Stingrays 2-5-0
WP R Brasier 3-2 LP Z Littell 1-6
Jays do it with the long ball. They get homers from Reynolds and Friedl , two run blasts and solo homers from Rocchio and Dubon. Starter Brassier goes 8 strong innings for the win fanning 9. Alonso hits two run homer in the 9th.
Game 3
Jays 3-6-0
Stingrays 0-3-2
WP B Basso 2-1 LP G Rodriguez 5-3
Starter Basso throws complete game shut out for the Jays as he fans 7 with no walks. Friedl homers for the Jays.
Game 4
Jays 4-7-1
Stingrays 2-7-0
WP C Bassitt 5-3 LP E Hancock 2-3
Jays score two runs in the 3rd and two more in the 4th to take control of the game. Starter Bassitt goes 6 innings for the win. The Jays bull pen throws 3 shut out innings in relief.
Game 5
Stingrays 6-9-0
Jays 4-8-1
WP C Scott 3-4 LP R Vasquez 2-3
Neto hits two homers and drives in 3 to lead the Stingray attack. Scott goes 6 innings for the win fanning 5.
Next Tampa hosts Chappaqua and the Jays travel to Calgary.
East Coast vs Shenandoah
Shenandoah visits East Coast and the ambulance was very active. The Pandas had 2 players injured, Brujan for 12 days and Winker for 4 and the Rockies had pitchers go down in 2 different games, Chivilli for 38 games and Montero for 11. The injuries definately shortened the pen in Game 5 for the Rockies. After all was said and done the Pandas win the first 3 games and the Rockies the last 2 for a 3-2 Panda series win. Korey Lee carried the Pandas the first 2 games as he had 3 HRs, a double, and 6 RBIs.
GAME 1: SHP 2-11-0 ECR 0-3-0
Lee homers in the 7th and Pena singles in a run in the 9th. The Rockies did not get a hit till a Correa single in the 7th. Blanco (3-2) gets the win and Cease (5-3) the loss.
GAME 2: SHP 5-7-1 ECR 4-9-1
Marchan singles in a run in the 1st. Lee blasts a 2 run HR in the 2nd. Lee launches a 3 run shot in the 4th, 5-1. A Rockies rally in the 9th. Candelariio wallops a 2 run HR and Dezenzo singles in a run. Maeda (1-6) gets his first win of the year and Lopez (3-4) takes the loss.
GAME 3: SHP 8-13-2 ECR 5-9-1
Loperfido swats a 3 run HR in the 2nd. Marchan a 2 run HR in the 3rd. In the 4th Wade scores on a Marchan error and Caminero adds a 2 run single, 6-2. In the bottom half Candelario homers and marchan singles in a run, 6-4. Marchan doubles in a run in the 6th, 6-5. Perkins a 2 run singles in the 7th. Valdez (4-3) gets the win and Lodolo (4-3) the loss.
GAME 4: ECR 5-9-0 SHP 3-3-1
Perkins smashes a lead off HR and Muncey adds a 2 run blast as the first 3 batters of the game score, 3-0. In the 2nd Carlson a 2 run single and after a Winker error Lopez ties the game with a single. Calhoun doubles in 2 runs in the 5th. Montgero (2-2) gets the win and Hudson (0-7) the loss.
GAME 5: ECR 5-10-0 SHP 0-6-2
Calhoun singles in a run in the 2nd. In the 5th Greene, Vaughn, and Carlson each singles in runs, 4-0. Polanco singles in a run in the 8th. Curry (1-0) gets the complete game shutout and McKenzie (1-5) takes the loss.
Tidewater vs Greensboro
Tidewater wins the series 3-2 as Greensboro plays tough.
Gm,1 TID 13-5 Butler goes 2-3 with a HR and 3 RBI, Duran 2-5 with 2 RBI hits his 10th. Nootbaar, Arenado and Stanton go long for GRE.
Gm.2 GRE 7-4 S.Perez goes 3-3 with 2 HR and 5 RBI and GRE puts up a 5 run 5th as their Bullpen shuts down the Drillers.
Gm.3 TID 9-4 A 6 run 1st puts the game away early. Soto and Ortiz go deep for TID. Contreras 3-4 with a RBI double for GRE.
Gm.4 TID 11-7 TID has a 6 run 2nd but Butler's 3-run HR in the 4th does it for TID. Nootbaar, Ohtani and Trout went deep for GRE. Nootbaar and Ohtani with 3 RBI each.
Gm.5 GRE 6-2 Trout's 3 run HR in the 1st gave GRE all they needed.
Freeport vs Jonesboro
G1
J 0 2 3
F 4 11 0
W- H. Greene (4-3)
L- Gausman (4-2)
G2
J 1 4 1
F 7 13 2
W- Rey. Lopez (5-2)
L- Pallante (2-4)
G3
J 1 4 1
F 5 10 0
W- Bello (2-1)
L- B. Brown (0-2)
HR- J- Abrams (4)
F- Rodgers (4)
INJ- J- B. Brown (36 days)
G4
J 7 13 0
F 9 15 1
W- Eovaldi (5-2)
L- J. Irvin (1-2)
S- T. Scott (12)
HR- J- Bauers (2), T. Nevin (2)
F- Stephenson (9), Vierling (5)
INJ - F- M. Harris (12 days)
EJ- F- Jacob Wilson
G5
J 0 3 2
F 2 9 2
W- Bryce Miller (5-4)
L- C. Irvin (0-1)
S- T. Scott (13)
HR - F- Clemens (4)
Bandits win 5
Chappaqua vs Brooklyn
BROOKLYN CODGERS SHOCK THE COMETS IN CHAPPAQUA TAKING FOUR OF FIVE
Brooklyn pitching shuts down the Comets offense as all the starters pitch well and the deep bullpen finishes the job
Game 1 BRO 3 CHA 0
Michael Lorenzon (3-0, 3.19) pitched 6 shutout innings, allowing only 2 hits and Blake Treinen and Edwin Uceta (S,7) finished the job with three hitless innings - as Brooklyn gets a 2 hit shutout win.
Ryan O Hearn tripled in a run, Pedro Pages singled one in and Josh Smith drove in the other with a sac fly, as Eric Fedde (4-2,2.27) was the hard luck loser.
Game 2 BRO 2 CHA 1
Chris Sale goes to 6-0 (2.56) pitching 7 innings, allowing only 4 hits and 1 unearned run. Treinen and Uceta once again finish it up as Uceta gets his 8th save. Ryan Pepiot (6 IP, 9Ks) (3-2) is the hard luck loser.
Michael Busch hit a first inning 2 run HR (7) for all the runs that Brooklyn needed
Matt Chapman of CHA struck out 3 times
Game 3 CHA 2 BRO 1
Its the Comets turn to win a close one as Ranger Suarez (8 IP) and Scott Alexander combine on a ONE HITTER. The only hit was a HR by Matt Carpenter (1) in the 3rd inning. Suarez improves to 5-1 (1.62) as he fans 8. Scott Schewellenbach (1-5) is the hard luck loser.
Game 4 BRO 10 CHA 1
Codgers bang out SEVENTEEN hits in a rout of the Comets. Busch goes 4-5 with a HR (8), double and 3 RBIs. Wong is 2-5 with a HR (3) and 3 RBIs. Five other Codgers get 2 hits each. Jose Soriano (3-1) allows only 3 hits over 7 innings for the win. Bailey Ober (0-4) is routed, giving up 10 hits and 5 runs in 4.2 innings
Game 5 BRO 6 CHA 3
Marcus Stroman returns to Chappaqua and gets the win (2-4, 12.24). Stroman who was traded by the Comets to the Codgers before the season, allowed only 5 hits and 3 runs in 6 IP. Kyle Gibson (1-4, 6.81) (who replaced Stroman in the CHA rotation) has another woeful outing (4.2 IP 9 H, 6 ER). Carlos Santana goes 2-4 with a HR (10) and 3 RBIs to lead Brooklyn. Aaron Judge hit #14 for Chappaqua.
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The Comets drop to 20-25 still good for second place (at the moment) in the NL East, where no team is above .500. Brooklyn improves to 25-21, third at the moment in the NL Central, where every team is above .500. Next the Comets go on the road for two weeks, against Tampa and Durham. Brooklyn is at Greensboro next week before returning home to play Calgary.
The Comets have been a huge disappointment so far this season. With a solid lineup and a deep bench, Chappaqua figured to be stronger than last season despite average pitching. Yet, the Comets are struggling. They are TENTH in the league in hitting at .225, even though their 58 HRs is tied for the league lead. But the Comets are averaging only 3.8 Runs/game, third worst in the NL.
While the Comets offense has been surprisingly poor, the pitching has been at least as good as expected, which is medicore at best. Chappaqua is 7th in the league in ERA at 3.92. They have the most Quality Starts in the league (25).
Aaron Judge has once again been the best position player on the Comets.The big RF leads the league in SLG (.597), is second in OBP (.418), first in Runs Created (39.2), first in Total Average (1.126), second in Runs scored (31), second in HRs (14) and first in Walks (39).
On the mound, Ranger Suarez is tied for 4th in W-L (5-1), third (t) in Win Pct (.833), 1st in ERA (1.62), first in Earned Runs Prevented (12.4) and third in least HR/9 (.54) and 7th in fewest W/9 (2.0). Eric Fedde has also had a solid season, fourth in ERA (2.27), third in ER Prevented (11.1), second in IP (63.1), first (t) in GS (9), second (t) in Quality Starts (7), and 6th in fewest HR/9 (.71).
The bullpen has been disappointing. Cade Smith is 9th in Saves (6), 10th in Save Opp Pct (75), 9th in Relief Points (16), 8th (t) in GF (11) and tied for first in fewest HRs/9 (0). No other Comets reliever is in the leaders.
Mal Schoen's Codgers, in contrast, have bounced back big time from a poor 2024 season. The Codgers offense is second in the NL (.248) They lead the league in doubles (84), triples (12) and are tied for third in HRs (55). Brooklyn is averaging 4.1 runs/game, 7th best in the league. Brooklyn's pitching is 6th (3.90).
Carlos Santana is leading the NL in batting at .331. Busch is 10th at .289. Santana is 5th in slugging (.566), fourth in OBP (.392), 5th (t) in RBIs (27), 5th (t) in HRs (10). Busch is also on the leaderboards in several offensive categories. SS Dansby Swanson is second in SBs (14) with Christian Yelich third at 13. Swanson, however, leads the league in men LOB.
On the mound, Chris Sale (6-0) is second (t) in W-L, tied for first in Win Pct (1.000), 8th in ERA (2.56), 5th in ER Prevented (9.1), third in IP (63.1), first (t) in GS (9), 4th (t) in QS (6), first in strikeouts (68), fourth in fewest BR/9 (7.8) and first in fewest H/9 (4.5).The Codgers have a strong bullpen led by closer Edwin Uceta, third (t) in saves (9), 4th (t) in Save % (90) and third in Relief Points (29). Uceta however has the most W/9 among RP (5.7). Blake Treinen, the setup man, is fourth in RP ERA (1.02), 9th in ER Prevented (5.6), third in fewest BR/9 (4.1), 9th (t) in fewest H/9 (3.6), first in fewest W/9 (.5) and first (t) in fewest HR/9 (.00). Treinen and Uceta are a terrific 1-2 punch that makes Brooklyn very tough to beat if they have a lead going to the 8th inning.
Gulf Breeze vs Northwest
Like most of you, I've played this game for a long time. Maybe too long. I think you might all agree with me that the object of the game is to score more runs than your opponent. That is really tough to do when you don't score runs. Any runs... like zero runs in 5 games. Yup- it happened, I threw 5 shutouts against myself- now haven't scored a run in the last 48 innings. You can't make this up. Northwest kicked our butt 5 games to none.
Gm 1: 7-0 NW Donovan with a 2R HR in the 4th and a 2R blast in the 8th. G.Holmes (2-1) tosses seven 1 hit innings
Gm 2: 3-0 NW Steele (5-2) with 6 innings and Massey launched his 4th HR in the 9th. Donovan was 3 for 4
Gm 3: 6-0 NW Skubal (9-2) allowed just 1 hit in his 7 IP and whiffed 10 Lindor with a pair of HR (5) and 4 rbi
Gm 4: 13-0 NW Complete obliteration. Harris (2-3) tossed 6 solid and Jung (3) launched a grand slam and drove in 5. Vlad with his 9th long ball and 4 rbi
Gm 5: 2-0 NW Whitewash complete. Peterson (4-2) with 7 frames and just 3 singles allowed. Torres homered (1) and tallied the lonr rbi
That my friends was as painful as it can possibly be.
Next week the Breeze heads down to Jonesboro while Northwest heads home to entertain Louisiana.
Week of May 18
Mad Town vs Gulf Breeze
The Rebels visited Mad Town for 5 games.
Eflin (5-1) and Stone (4-1) allowed 1 combined run in the first two games'
The Rebels rebounded taking the final three. Imanaga (1-5) pitched a 2 hit shutout in game 3.
Gulf Breeze takes 3 of 5 and goes home to await Northwest
Mad Town goes on the road to Westchester
Antelope vs East Coast
Game 1 - ARC 3 ECR 1 - Low scoring opener as Kremer notches his first win of the season.
Game 2 - ECR 9 ARC 5 - Rockies pound 19 hits for the easy victory.
Game 3 - ECR 10 ARC 3 - Another blowout for Rockies as they blast 5 HRs.
Game 4 - ARC 7 ECR 3 - Tucker with 3 bombs to pace the River Cats as they even the series.
Game 5 - ECR 13 ARC 2 - Yet another laugher as Cats manage 2 runs against a 5 starter.
East Coast takes the series 3-2 as they out score Antelope 36-20 and out hit them 61-43.
Bright spot for Antelope....Kyle Tucker 5 HRs 9 RBI for the series...12 HRs in 22 games...SLG %.765
Antelope home again to face Tulsa next...East Coast back home to take on Shenandoah.
Jonesboro vs Northwest
The Northwest Indians invaded Jonesboro for a 5 game set, taking all 5 games and leaving no prisoners!
Game 1-This set the tone as the Crackers jumped out to a 6-0 lead after 3, to end up losing 7-6 in 15 innings. Minter(1-20 was the winner, Floro(0-3) took the loss. Massey(3),Vientos2(7) homer for the Indians.
Game 2-Indians win 3-1. Steele(4-2) is the winner, Pallante(2-3) the loser.
Game 3-Indians win 5-1. Lone Crackers run came when Ozuna woke from his power slump to hit #6. Skubal(8-2) takes the win, Paxton(4-3) the loss.
Game 4-Indians win 15-3. And it wasn’t even that close. Peterson(3-2) gets the win, Kelly(1-3) takes the loss. Ozuna(7) homers for the Crackers, Guerrero(7), Heim(1) and Tovar(5) for the winners.
Game 5-Yawn Indians win again in 11, 5-4. Again the Crackers take a 4-0 lead after 1, and can’t hold on. Hoeing(1-0) is the winner. Snider(1-1) the loss.
The Crackers all gathered at the city limits to make sure Northwest left the city! The Crackers left 26 on base. 2nd base was where Jonesboro runners went to die.
Next up Jonesboro heads to Freeport and Northwest visits Gulf Breeze. Batten down the hatches Rebels!
Arizona vs Freeport
Gm #1
Skenes vs. Nola. Larnach (1) and Henderson (13) de-splinkered Skenes on consecutive pitches in the 1st as the elder Nola pitched a masterpiece taking a 1-hit shutout into the ninth until Suzuki (4) deposited a hanger with 2 outs. The young phenom came out to start the 6th, but complained of shoulder discomfort and will be out 19 days. The Dust Devils prevailed 4-1. Nola’s line: 8.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 HR , 2 BB, 14 K
W Nola (2-4)
L Skenes (3-3)
Gm #2
Lopez vs. Abbott. The Bandits score in the first on a WP. A 2R Schwar-BOMB (6) in the bottom half gave the home team a 2-1 lead. Freeport sent 11 men to the plate in the 3rd and put up a 7 spot to re-take the lead, 8-2. In the inning, Vierling (4) and Harris (3) went BTB with Vierling’s being a 3R shot. Larnach (2) hit a solo in the 4th and Olson ripped a 2R double in the 6th to make the score 8-5. With Butto relieving Lopez to start the 7th, he retired the first 2 batters but walked Henderson. He scored on a Ramirez double. Betts singled him home to get the DD’s within one, 8-7. Betts stole second but was stranded and the Freeport pen came up “A”s to retire Arizona in order to end the game. That’s all that is on this staff is A’s!!! Freeport hangs on, 8-7.
W Lopez (4-2)
L Abbott (4-1)
S Scott (11)
Gm #3
Bello vs. Bibee. Both teams came through in the clutch as the Bandits took an early lead on 3 singles in the 3rd. Mookie (3) tied it in the 8th only to see Norby (2) take Walker deep in the 9th. Miller took over for Bello (8 IP, 2 H, 1 ER , 1 HR, 2 BB, 7 K) to start the 9th looking for the save. After striking out Carroll, Olson walked and with pinch runner Gimenez going on the pitch, Henderson (14) walked it off with a shot into the batter’s eye. 3-2 ARZ.
W R. Walker (3-0)
L T. Miller (1-2)
Gm #4
Eovaldi vs. Pfaadt. There must be something quirky with the Arizona mound as they too were bitten by the injury bug. Before throwing a pitch, Pfaadt heads to the trainer’s room and is lost 5 days. The Dust Devils pen was phenomenal as they did not permit a run and Olson singled home the only run of the game as Arizona claimed a 1-0 victory.
W Foley (2-0)
L Eovaldi (4-2)
S Jimenez (1)
Gm #5
B. Miller vs. Nola. Nola turns in another brilliant performance taking a shutout into the ninth with two outs again, only to see Cruz double and Stephenson (8) go yard to knock him out. Meanwhile, Mookie (4) and Schwarber (7) backed him up with 2R HRs and the Dust Devils prevailed, 4-2, and surprisingly take 4 of 5 from the Bandits. G. Sanchez was plunked in the 4th and lost for 22 days!
W Nola (3-4)
L B. Miller (4-4)
S R. Walker (6)
Next up, Arizona hits the road again and travels to Louisville and Freeport hosts Jonesboro.
Chappaqua vs Tampa
CHAPPAQUA COMETS TAKE THREE OF FIVE FROM TAMPA STINGRAYS
Game 1 CHA 3 TAM 2
Comets rally from a 2-0 deficit to beat Max Fried (2-6). Eric Fedde continues his fast start, pitching 8 innings of 2 run ball to improve to 4-1, 2.08 on the season. Matt Chapman supplied the offense going 2-4 with a double, HR (8) and an RBI Jazz Chisholm (8) also hit a solo HR. Cade Smith got his 5th save
Game 2 CHA 10 TAM 2
All comets in this one as they belt FOUR HRs and 12 hits in a rout of Tampa. Jordan Westburg hit 2 dingers (5), Chisholm homered (9) for the second straight day and Josh Lowe (3) also went yard. Ryan Pepiot (3-1) pitched 8 innings for the win. Zack Littell (1-6) was the starter and loser, giving up 5 runs in 4 2/3 innings.
Game 3 TAM 2 CHA 1
Tampa gets a win as Grayson Rodriguez (5-2) pitches 6 innings, allowing only 1 run on 3 hits. Pete Alonso supplied the offense with a 2 run HR (7) in the 6th off starter and loser Sonny Gray (0-4). The game was scoreless until then. Chappaqua got one back on an RBI double by Chapman in the 7th but they could get no closer. Kerkering got his 9th save for the Stingrays
Game 4 TAM 9 CHA 3
The Stingrays even the series as they belt 16 hits, sending Comets starter Bailey Ober (0-3) to an early shower (4 IP, 12 H, 9 ER). Emerson Hancock (2-2) got the win with 7 strong innings, allowing only 1 run, with 1 walk and NINE strikeouts.
Wyatt Langford (11) and Nick Castellanos (5) homered for Tampa. The Comets got longballs from Lowe (4), who went 3-4, and from Kim (3)
Game 5 CHA 2 TAM 0
The Comets win the rubber match as Kyle Gibson (8 IP, 3H) and Cade Smith (S, 6) combine on a 3 hit shutout. Aaron Judge (1-2, 2 Walks) hit a solo HR (13) and Chapman (2-4) had an RBI single.
The Comets improve to 19-21 as they battle Stamford and Greensboro for first place in a division where everyone is under .500 . Tampa drops to 17-23.
Next up: The Comets host Brooklyn while Tampa travels to Stamford
Westchester vs Tulsa
Westchester 4 – Tulsa 8 Tulsa jumps out to a 3-0 lead in the 2nd inning and hang on for the win.
Westchester 9 – Tulsa 2 Wombats score early and often to even the series at 1-1.
Westchester 1 – Tulsa 4 Scoreless game until the 5th inning when Tulsa scores three runs as the bullpen closes it out allowing only one hit in 2 2/3 innings.
Westchester 2 – Tulsa 10 This one is all Tulsa as the Roughnecks pound out fifteen hits for the win.
Westchester 2 – Tulsa 4 Tulsa puts up a three spot in the 3rd inning and the bullpen throws three scoreless innings allowing one hit to give Tulsa the win and take the series 4-1.
Brooklyn vs Durham
1. DUR 12-4. Santander 2 3-runHR,
2. BRO 12-2 Alexander gets killed. No contest.
3. DUR 6-3 Kwan and Melendez HR. Total of 5 RBI
4. DUR 5-1. Musgrove goes 8 innings, gives up 1 run.
5. BRO 7-2. Blackburn didn't have it today.
Shenandoah vs Louisiana
Louisiana wins 3 of 5 at Shenandoah
Louisiana 1, Shenandoah 0
Michael King and three relievers hold the Pandas to only three hits. The game’s only run scores on a solo homer by Randy Arozarena,
Shenandoah 7 Louisiana 4
Treat Turner gets things started, leading off with a hit and scoring on an outfield miscue. Luis Gil walked seven Panda hitters. Vidal Brujan and Max Muncy homer late to break a 4-4 tie.
Louisiana 5, Shenandoah 2
Bobby Witt his the second of his three homers in the series. This shot was a three run blast off Framber Valdez and gave the Cajuns all the runs they would need
Louisiana 7, Shenandoah 5
Cajuns pound Panda starter Tristan McKenzie for 13 hits and 6 runs. Lane Thomas had four hits and led the offensive attack.
Shenandoah 3, Louisiana 2
Gavin Sheets hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning. The Cajuns fought back, and Victor Caratini had an RBI single in the eighth, but Santo Alcala pitched his way through the meat of the Cajun offense in the ninth to earn the save.
Week of May 12
Antelope vs Jonesboro
Jonesboro visits Antelope.
Game 1 - JON 5 ARC 4 - Crackers up 5-2 after six and hold on to win. Gausman goes to 4-1.
Game 2 - ARC 8 JON 1 - Cats with 3 long balls as A. Marsh is now 2-0. What?
Game 3 - JON 9 ARC 5 - Crackers up 9-1 after 5 and cruise home. Four Crackers with 2 RBI each.
Game 4 - ARC 4 JON 1 - Toglia with HR (9) and 2 RBI. Wacha now 4-2 with 1.87 ERA.
Game 5 - ARC 6 JON 3 - Cats again with 3 HRs. Woods Richardson at 5-1 and 1.98 ERA??
Antelope wins the series 3-2 to post back to back series wins....what is happening?? Tucker with 4 HRs in the series in
his return to the River Cats lineup. Antelope remains at home to take on East Coast next and Jonesboro returns home to face
Northwest.
Arizona vs Tulsa
Arizona 4 – Tulsa 0 Dust Devil’s Pfaadt throws seven shutout innings for the Arizona win.
Arizona 4 – Tulsa 3 (11 innings) Arizona rallies late with two runs in the 8th and one in the 9th to tie the game and send to extra innings. Solo homerun by Ramirez in the 11th wins it for Arizona as Foley throws two perfect innings for the win.
Arizona 3 – Tulsa 4 Roughnecks turn the tables on the Dust Devils scoring two runs in the 7th and two more in the 8th to get their first win in the series.
Arizona 0 – Tulsa 3 Tulsa scores all the runs they need 1st inning as four Tulsa pitchers combine for a shutout to even the series at 2-2.
Arizona 4 – Tulsa 5 Roughnecks score three runs in the 1st inning and the bullpen throw five innings allowing only one run to give Tulsa the win and take the series 3-2.
East Coast vs Mad Town
The Zephyrs took advantage of a rare opportunity for a night game series. Did not go well for the home team.
East Coast spanks Mad Town 4-1
Game1
Herrera(2) took the first pitch over the wall. Kirby could not make it through the inning. East Coast scored 5 on the way to thumping Mad Town
East Coast 11-3
Game2
The Rockies erased the Zephyrs 1-0 lead with a 5 run 7th. They added 9 in the 9th for show.
East Coast 14-1
Game3
The Zephyrs got them on but could not get them home
East Coast 4-1
Game4
In a heartbreaking loss, The Rockies erased a 1-0 Zephyr lead with a 4 run 9th. Ouch
East Coast 4-1
Game5
East Coast rushed to a 7-1 advantage in the 8th. In the bottom of the 8th, Marte(1) made it 7-2. Mad Town scored 5 in the 9th to send it to extras. In the bottom of the 11th, 2 outs and runners at the corners, Taveras stole home on a double steal for the win
Mad Town 8-7
Mad Town stays home to heal for Gulf Breeze
East Coast stays on the road to Antelope
Greensboro vs Cowtown
May 8 - The Drovers take the opener, 3-1, behind Nestor Cortes, despite Ohtani's 11th.
May 9 - A close one - Calgary takes it by 1 run, 8-7. Bregman (7) and Rosario (4) homer for the visitors. Andujar (2) and Shohei (again, #12) return the favor.
May 10 - Keller and Martin Perez. The Hoppers finally get on the board, as Arenado brings home the winner in the bottom of the ninth with his second of the game (he now has 6). Greensboro, 7-5. Frelick (2) and Bohm (2) go yard for the Drovers, and Seager (3) and Contreras (5) homer for the home team. (Almost forgot, Shohei hit another, and now has 13 on the season.)
May 11 - Greensboro again, this time, 3-1. "Spaghetti" wins his 1st as a Hopper. Zavala(1) goes deep for Cowtown. Arenado hits his 7th for Greensboro.
May 12 - In the getaway it's Cowtown ace Ragans against Miles, and the crowd is pleased (and surprised) as Mikolas prevails, 6-2. Renfroe hits his 5th for the Drovers and, yes, Shohei hits another (#14).
Greensboro takes the series 3 games to 2.
Next up: Cowtown heads west to face the Armadillos, and the Hoppers head northwest to face Calgary.
Northwest vs Freeport
The Freeport Bandits caught the Northwest team showing signs of waking
up finally, and the Indians returned the series favor, 3-2. No easy runs.
5/8 - FRE 4 NW 1. Skenes vs. Skubal. Aces up. The Bandits got a walk
and a homer from Soler in the first inning off of Skubal and Skenes
made it hold up. Freeport added a pair of runs in the 9th on a passed
ball and a triple by Suzuki. Two hits and that's all for Banditsbaseball.
Northwest still lacked a hit with the runners in scoring position.
5/9 - NW 10 FRE 0. R.Lopez vs. Steele. Northwest hitters wake up and
score early off the other grade 18, getting 13 hits and great efforts from
Jung and Massey. Steele allowed 3 hits through 5 innings and Iglesias
and Mantiply finished the shutout.
5/10 - NW 8 FRE 1. Greene vs. Peterson. This was a close 2-1 game until
the 8th inning when walks and a dinger added 6 runs for Northwest.
Guerrero and Vientos homered for the Indians. M. Yoshida crashed the
left field wall and will miss 10 days for the Bandits.
5/11 - FRE 4 NW 3. Eovaldi vs. Mlodzinski. Tight game that was the
closest of the series. Held in check by the Freeport bullpen; stranding
10 baserunners
thanks to Butto, Scott, and Miller. An error and a GDP accounted for
the 2 runs that decided it for Freeport.
5/12 - NW 9 FRE 1. B.Miller vs. Skubal. Lindor, Vientos, Tovar and
Massey hit homers and Skubal improved to 7-2, 0.93 ERA. Soler hit his 3rd
homer in the 9th inning with 2 out for the Bandit run. It took two by
Tarik to turn it to the Indians.
Next for the two teams - Freeport's road trip doesn't get easier,
heading to Arizona next while the Northwest squad visits Jonesboro.
Week of May 6
Westchester vs Antelope
Antelope hosts Westchester for series six.
Game 1 - WES 6 ARC 5 - Antelope with 5 in the 8th to tie, but lose in the 9th on Varsho solo.
Game 2 - ARC 6 WES 5 - Score reversed this time as Cats hold on for the 1 run victory.
Game 3 - WES 7 ARC 3 - Wombats up 6-0 after four and coast to the win.
Game 4 - ARC 8 WES 0 - Toglia and Semien go deep; Wacha with the 3 hit shutout.
Game 5 - ARC 4 WES 0 - Toglia with 2 more blasts; Woods-Richardson with another Cats shutout.
Antelope finally wins a home series taking this one 3-2 and raising their home record to an eye popping 6-14!!??
Freeport vs Mad Town
G1
M 11 10 2
F 5 10 2
W- Gallen (1-1)
L- Skenes (2-2)
HR- M- B. Lowe (3), Bellinger (4), Machado (10), Pages (6)
F- Stephenson (5), Bailey (1)
INJ - M - B. Lowe (24 days), Bellinger (7 days)
G2
M 4 5 0
F 0 1 3
W- Schmidt (1-0)
L- Bello (1-1)
HR- M- Pages (7)
G3
M 4 8 0
F 9 10 1
W- Greene (3-2)
L- Taillon (2-1)
S- T. Scott (8)
HR- M - Keith (3)
F- Schanuel (6), Stephenson 2 (7)
INJ - M - Garver (6 days)
EJ- M- Crawford
G4
M 6 7 2
F 5 7 1
W- Eflin (4-1)
L- Eovaldi (3-1)
S- Vesia (10)
HR- M- Keith (4)
F- Vierling (3)
G5
M 1 3 1
F 3 6 0
W- Bryce Miller (4-2)
L- Stone (3-1)
S- T. Scott (9)
HR- M- J. McCann (3)
Mad Town comes into Freeport and grabs 3 of 5 but loses 3 players to injury.
Coney Island vs Greensboro
Greensboro Grasshoppers' José Quintana Throws No-Hitter in 1-0 Victory Over Coney Island
May 2, 2025 | Coney Island, NY — In a masterful display of pitching dominance, José Quintana led the Greensboro Grasshoppers to a thrilling 1-0 victory over the Coney Island Cyclones on Friday night, tossing a complete-game no-hitter at Cyclone Field.
Quintana, the veteran southpaw, was electric from the first pitch to the last, striking out seven batters, walking just one, and facing only 28 hitters in a near-perfect performance. The no-hitter marks a milestone achievement for both Quintana and the Greensboro organization, showcasing the left-hander’s elite command and poise under pressure.
The Grasshoppers' offense did just enough to support the pitching gem. In the top of the fourth inning, Giancarlo Stanton laced a double and later scored on a clutch single from Nolan Arenado, who recorded the game’s lone RBI. Greensboro totaled six hits on the night, with solid contributions from Arenado, William Contreras, and Masyn Winn.
Coney Island’s pitching staff turned in a strong effort of their own. Garrett Whitlock allowed just one run over six innings, while relievers Tanner Beck and Hunter Harvey kept the game close. However, the Cyclones' offense failed to generate a single hit, reaching base only once via walk and leaving just one runner stranded.
Quintana's final line: 9.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 7 SO — earning him his 4th win of the season and lowering his ERA to 3.38.
The victory moves Greensboro forward with renewed momentum as they look to build on a standout pitching performance. Coney Island will regroup, also managing an injury to reliever Hunter Harvey, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list.
For media inquiries, interviews, or more information, please contact:
Alan Berger
Media Relations – Greensboro Grasshoppers
Ohtani and Trout Power Grasshoppers Past Cyclones, 6–2
Greensboro rides two homers from Ohtani, Trout's first of the season, and strong pitching from Bradley to secure road win
CONEY ISLAND, NY (May 3, 2025) — The Greensboro Grasshoppers surged past the Coney Island Cyclones with a 6–2 victory Saturday night, led by a dynamic offensive performance from Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. The win improves Greensboro’s record in Game 28 of the season, fueled by a balanced attack and a resilient showing on the mound.
Ohtani was the catalyst, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBIs, and three runs scored. Trout, after a slow start to the season, broke out with his first home run — a three-run shot in the fifth inning that gave Greensboro a lead they would not relinquish.
Starter Taj Bradley (2–3) earned the win, tossing 6.1 innings of five-hit ball. He allowed two unearned runs while striking out six. The bullpen duo of Jose Ureña and Evan Phillips locked it down, combining for 2.2 scoreless innings.
After falling behind 2–0 in the second inning due to an error and a clutch double by Orlando Arcia, Greensboro responded with consistent pressure at the plate. The fifth and seventh innings proved decisive, with home runs accounting for all six of the Grasshoppers’ runs.
Despite six hits and five walks, Coney Island left nine men on base and struggled to convert scoring chances after the second inning. Starter Kyle Harrison (2–2) took the loss after allowing four earned runs over 6.1 innings. The Cyclones’ bullpen gave up two more, including Ohtani’s second homer off reliever Trent Thornton.
The Grasshoppers improved their season mark while displaying the kind of power-hitting and pitching depth that bodes well for the weeks ahead. The teams will face off again Sunday for the 3rd game of the series.
GAME NOTES:
Shohei Ohtani hit his 8th and 9th home runs of the season.
Mike Trout recorded his first home run and RBIs of the year.
Giancarlo Stanton was ejected after committing a fielding error in the third inning.
Greensboro turned a key double play and stranded only five baserunners.
Ian Happ reached base three times and stole his fifth base of the season for Coney Island.
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Alan Berger
Media Relations – Greensboro Grasshoppers
Cyclones Outlast Grasshoppers 3–1 in Sunday Showdown
May 4, 2025 — Coney Island, NY – Behind a strong start from Javier Assad and timely hitting by Ketel Marte, the Coney Island Cyclones secured a hard-fought 3–1 victory over the Greensboro Grasshoppers on Sunday afternoon.
The Cyclones struck early, plating a run in the first inning and never looking back. Marte delivered the big blows, connecting on a solo home run in the fourth and an RBI double in the sixth, finishing 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored.
Greensboro starter Martin Perez battled through six innings, allowing three runs on five hits, but was handed the loss as his offense failed to provide run support. The Grasshoppers managed five hits on the day, including a sixth-inning RBI double from William Contreras, but left seven runners stranded.
Assad was masterful on the mound, tossing seven innings of one-run baseball while striking out six. The bullpen duo of Jose Ruiz and Tim Herrin closed the door, with Herrin collecting his ninth save of the season.
With the win, the Cyclones move to 19–10 on the year, while Greensboro falls to 13–16.
Next Game:
The Cyclones will continue their homestand tomorrow evening against the Grasshoppers in the 4th game of the series. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM.
Game Recap:
The Cyclones scored early and added insurance runs in the 4th and 6th innings.
Greensboro’s lone run came in the 6th inning off a double by W. Contreras, driving in G. Stanton.
Both teams managed only 5 hits each, but the Cyclones were more efficient, stranding only 3 runners vs. Greensboro’s 7.
Notable Performances:
K. Marte (Coney Island): 2-for-4 with a HR and 2 RBI.
W. Contreras (Greensboro): 1-for-3 with an RBI double.
J. Assad (Coney Island): Strong start, 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 6 SO.
M. Perez (Greensboro): Solid outing despite the loss, 6.0 IP, 3 ER. Starting due to fatigue of scheduled starter Arrighetti!
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Cyclones Power Past Grasshoppers Behind Kikuchi’s Gem, Devers’ Homers
CONEY ISLAND, NY — May 5, 2025 — On a cool Monday evening at the beachside ballpark, the Coney Island Cyclones put together a dominant all-around performance, blanking the Greensboro Grasshoppers 6–0 behind a commanding outing from Yusei Kikuchi and a pair of homers from Rafael Devers.
The Cyclones didn’t waste time setting the tone. In the bottom of the first, Devers got things rolling with a solo shot to right-center, igniting the offense early. Jackson Chourio followed with a double and eventually scored, giving Coney Island a 2–0 cushion before fans had even settled into their seats.
Devers wasn’t done. In the fourth, the All-Star third baseman launched his second homer of the night — a two-run blast that widened the gap to 5–0 and effectively put the game out of reach. Devers finished 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs, and he now has three home runs on the season.
Chourio added his own long ball, a solo shot in the sixth, while JJ Bleday joined the home run parade with his fifth of the season. The Cyclones' bats combined for four home runs on the night, showcasing the kind of power that has made them a threat in every lineup spot.
But the story of the night was Kikuchi.
The veteran left-hander was electric from the first pitch, mixing pinpoint fastballs with sharp off-speed stuff to carve through Greensboro's star-studded lineup. Kikuchi went the distance, tossing a complete-game shutout while allowing just four hits and one walk. He struck out 13 and faced only 31 batters in a performance that lowered his ERA to 1.90 and pushed his record to a perfect 5–0.
“It felt good coming out of the gate,” Kikuchi said postgame. “I had my rhythm early, and the defense backed me up all night. When the bats are doing what they did, it gives you that much more confidence to attack.”
The Grasshoppers had no answers at the plate. Despite a lineup featuring Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, and Giancarlo Stanton, the team managed just four hits and struck out 13 times. Ohtani and Trout combined to go 0-for-8 with five strikeouts, as the heart of Greensboro’s order was completely silenced.
Starter Miles Mikolas lasted just 3.1 innings, surrendering five earned runs on six hits as he took the loss (1–3). Greensboro’s bullpen stopped the bleeding, but with no offensive spark, the damage was done.
With the win, Coney Island improves to 20–10, while Greensboro falls to 13–17. The Cyclones will look to carry their momentum into the next game of the series, while the Grasshoppers search for answers at the plate.
May 6, 2025
Coney Island Cyclones Edge Greensboro Grasshoppers 4–2 Behind Late-Inning Power and Bullpen Strength as series wraps up
Coney Island, NY — The Coney Island Cyclones rode clutch hitting and a steady bullpen performance to a 4–2 victory over the Greensboro Grasshoppers on Tuesday afternoon at Cyclone Park.
Right-hander Joey Estes (3–0) continued his stellar campaign, delivering 5.1 innings of four-hit ball with six strikeouts, earning the win while lowering his ERA to 2.67. The Cyclones’ bullpen carried the load from there, combining for 3.2 innings of one-run relief. Tim Herrin recorded the final out to secure his league-leading 10th save.
After falling behind 1–0 in the first inning on a solo home run from Greensboro shortstop Masyn Winn, the Cyclones responded in the third. Miguel Rojas lined a two-run double into left-center, giving Coney Island the lead. In the seventh, Christian Vázquez delivered the knockout punch with a two-run homer — his second of the season — extending the lead to 4–1.
Greensboro's designated hitter Shohei Ohtani added a solo homer in the eighth, his 10th of the year, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. Ohtani also stole a base and drew a walk, continuing to be a multifaceted threat in the lineup.
Veteran left-hander Clayton Kershaw (1–1) took the loss despite a quality outing for Greensboro, allowing just two earned runs over six innings with five strikeouts.
With the win, Coney Island improves to 21–10, maintaining momentum in the early stages of the season. Greensboro drops to 13–18 and will look to bounce back in the next matchup as they head home to host Cowtown. Cyclones head across the street to play the Brooklyn Codgers for a hometown series!
Key Stats
W: J. Estes (3–0)
L: C. Kershaw (1–1)
SV: T. Herrin (10)
HR: M. Winn (2), S. Ohtani (10); C. Vázquez (2)
Player of the Game: Christian Vázquez – 1-for-3, HR, 2 RBI
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Gulf Breeze vs Jonesboro
Jonesboro brought their Crackers to Gulf Breeze this week and somehow dropped 3 of the 5 contests despite them knocking 16 XBH to the Breeze's 4. Some of the answer may be in BB as the visitors allowed 20 to the good guys allowing just 11.
Gm 1: 7-0 GB Casey Mize's first start of the year was great as he tossed 7 scoreless. Kevin Kiermaier drove in 3 runs out of the #8 hole and Biggio launched a solo blast (2). Kevin Gausman lost his first game of the season (3-1).
Gm 2: 4-1 Jon (11) The Rebels first hit of the day was a Canha double in the 9th- and he was plated one batter later by Refsnyder's rbi base knock to tie the score at 1. Things were quiet until the visiting 11th when Ozuna's rbi single gave the visitors the lead and Bader followed with a 2 run double. Snider (1-0) over Y.Garcia (1-1) with Lee saving #3. Urias finished 3 for 5. Pilar was plunked and will miss 20.
Gm 3: 5-2 Jon Not as close as the final score as James Paxton (3-2) was great through 8 frames, Lee coming on for the ninth and his 4th save. Paxton walked just one and punched out 6 on the day, leaving with a 2.84 ERA. Imanaga (0-5) was bashed around yet again. Abrams (2), Pederson (4), and Smith (5) all went yard for the Crackers. Gulf Breeze had 2 hits in game #2, and just on e hit today. Pederson was hit by a pitch and will miss 7 games. 2 of the 3 outs for the Crackers in the 9th were caught stealings.
Gm 4: 2-0 GB Offensive explosion for the home team as they notch 6 hits on the day. Flaherty (2-3) was sharp for 8 frames and Yates (save 6) finished off the 9th for the shutout. Today it was Jonesboro that had termites in the bats as they netted just 2 base knocks. IN a run of getting OFs injured, Slater was HBP and will miss 10 contests for GB.
Gm 5: 5-4 GB Rubber match goes the good guys' way. Down 1-0, GB plated 4 in the 2nd with a pair of SF and a 2R Margot double. The Crackers kept pecking away, though, and a 2 out Abrams rbi 2 bagger tied the score in the 7th. Right back came the Breeze with a Mountcastle rbi knock and that would be the final scoring play for Akin's win (2-0) and Yates' save (7). Floro (0-2) took the loss. No one injured in this one. Oliveras was caught stealing to end the game.
Next week, Jonesboro heads to Antelope while Gulf Breeze stays put to welcome Shenandoah for a 5-pack.
Tidewater vs Stamford
Tidewater gets an unusual sweep of Stamford.
Gm. 1 TID 4-1 Kelenic's 2-run double in the 4th leads the offense while Gilbert holde STA to 4 hits in 7 IP.
Gm. 2 TID 6-3 Miranda goes 3-4 with a double and a homer for 4 RBI with help from Matos' SF and solo shot.
Gm. 3 TID 4-2 Crawford gets his first win of the year and Ortiz goes 3-4 with an RBI.
Gm. 4 TID 5-4 de la Cruz crushes a 3-run blast in the 1st for TID but Reynolds knocks in 3 in the 3rd and Young's double ties it in the 5th. Burleson's homer in the bottom of 5th puts TID ahead and the bullpen tosses 3.2 innings of perfect ball facing 11 batters to win it for TID.
Gm. 5 TID 7-2 de la Cruz goes deep again driving in 3 and the pen tosses 3 innings of 1-hit ball. Stott's 2-run shot in the 4th had STA close at 3-2 and Nimmo's RBI double in the 5th made it close again at 4-3 TID. But Duran's triple and Freeman's double opened the lead for TID and the pen finished it off.
Arizona vs Northwest
The Arizona Dust Devils came to Northwest and took 3 of 5, taking it to
the five left handed starters the Indians threw at them.
5/2 - AD 5 NW 0. Bibee vs. Harris. When was May? The Indians look the
same as April. Bibee was in charge for Arizona, tossing 7 innings and
allowing 4 hits. For Arizona, Carroll had a pair of triples and 3 hits,
Jose Ramirez went yard and they shared all five RBI's.
The Indians have been shutout eight times in the first 27 games of the
season and the hitting is high piss poor.
5/3 - NW 4 AD 2. Nola vs. Steele. The Indians toss a 2 hitter, Olson's
homer and a double by Betts accounting for the Dust Devil runs.
It was homers by Grichuk, Vientos, and Adell for Northwest.
5/4 - NW 2 AD 1. Pfaadt vs. Skubal. The Indians ace continued the
strong start, improving to 6-1 with a .79 ERA. Betts homered for the Devils
and Hoeing got his 6th save. This game was as tight as it gets.
5/5 - AD 2 NW 1. Abbott vs. Peterson. The script gets flipped from
yesterday, Vientos homered for the lone NW run and an unearned run
turned the
trick for Arizona. Another tight game with the drawback of the HBP to
Gary Sanchez, he'll miss 10 days. Walker got save number 4, striking out
the side.
5/6 - AD 8 NW 6. Bibee vs. Harris. The rematch was more entertaining
for the fans but Bibee wins the bookends and the Dust Devils come out
strong, reducing Harris with a 5 spot in the first inning. Jose Ramirez
had 3 doubles and Raley raked two dingers to lead Arizona. Lindor and
Guerrero hit homers for the Indians.
It's May Day. May Day for Northwest for sure. The Chief is looking for
clues and some fire water.
The middle three games of this series were very close, up next for the
teams:
The Arizona Dust Devils will head to Tulsa for their next series and
Northwest will host Freeport .
Shenandoah vs Tulsa
Tulsa wins 3 of 5 at Shenandaoh
Game One, Shenandoah 4, Tulsa 0, Ronel Blanco pitched a two hitter, while Blake Perkins finished with a triple short of the cycle.
Game Two, Tulsa 10, Shenandoah 1, Aaron Schunk went 4 for 5 with 5 RBI to lead a 17-hit attack.
Game Three, Tulsa 8 , Shenandoah 6, Ernie Clement his a three run homer in the top of the ninth.
Game Four, Shenandoah 4, Tulsa 2, Zach Wheeler pitched eight innings giving up only four hits and Gavin Sheets hit a three run homer
Game Five, Tulsa 2, Shenandoah 1, Mike Yastrzemski hit a solo homer in the 8th to break a 1-1 tie.
Week of April 30
Mad Town vs Westchester
Game 1
With the score at 2,Bellinger(3) made the difference in the bottom of the 8th. Keith(2) and Taveras(2) homer for Mad Town. DeJong(4) for Westchester
3-2 Mad Town
Game 2
Burns (3-2) had his way pretty much all game. Ward(3) added to a 4 run 4th for the Wombats. Pages(3) was too little too late
5-2 Westchester
Game 3
Carpenter (3) accounted for all Wombat runs. Benintendi(5) and Pages(4) fueled a 6 run 6th that was the difference
6-3 Mad Town
Game 4
Machado (9) and Pages (5) ignited a 5 run first and the Zephyrs never looked back
9-1 Mad Town
Game 5
Lopez (1) broke a 1 all tie in the 6th for the Zephyrs
3-1 Mad Town
Mad Town takes 4 of 5 and goes on the road to Freeport
Westchester stays on the road to Antelope
Jonesboro vs Tulsa
Words of wisdom. Never try to play a series on 2 computers. Steven had to salvage my files and has the game file, but here are the recaps
The Tulsa Roughnecks visited Jonesboro for a 5 game set, with the Crackers taking 3 of 5. Both teams went into the set tired and battered.
Game 1-Tulsa takes game 1, 5-1. It was a 1-1 game till the 10th inning, when the Crackers bullpen imploded. Lugo(3-0) picks up the win, Sandlin(0-1) takes the loss. Bride(1) homers for the Roughnecks.
Game 2-Crackers snap back with a 8-2 win. Sanchez(2-2) absorbs the loss, Pallante(2-1) gets the win. Schunk(2) goes yard for the ‘Riders, Mullins(4) and Urias(3) for the Crackers.
Game 3-Tulsa takes the win 3-1. Game was 1-1 till the 8th when they plated 2 for the win. Means(1-0) is the winner. Paxton(2-2) the loss. Rojas(3) homers for the Crackers.
Game 4-Crackers win 3-0. Shuster(2-0) picks up the win in relief, Matz(0-3) the loss.
Game 5-Crackers take the rubber game 5-3. Corbin(1-2) takes the loss, Kelly(1-0) gets the win. Cowser(4) homers for Tulsa, a slumping Ozuna finally gets number 3 for the Crackers
Next up Tulsa stays on the road at Shenandoah, and Jonesboro heads to the coast to face Gulf Breeze.
Antelope vs Arizona
Arizona visits Antelope for what should be an easy series win (maybe a sweep?)
Game 1 - Antelope rallies late to take the opener 9-5 behind 4 HRs, two of those by E. Suarez.
Game 2 - This is more like it; Arizona 7-2. Schwarber and Olson go deep for Devils.
Game 3 - Another 7-2 win for Devils. The 5 starter yields 2 hits, 0 runs; the 13yz 10 hits, 7 runs??
Game 4 - Didn't see this one, 14-0 Cats; 4 HRs again, two for Raleigh. Wacha with CG shutout.
Game 5 - Devils pound 16 hits to win finale 7-0. Three HRs for visitors. Antelope only 2 hits.
Could have been worse for Antelope but still lose another series at home and drop to 3-12 at home. Arizona heads to Northwest next and
Antelope stays home to host Westchester....I'm sure it will be another good time for the River Cats!
Stamford vs San Diego
Game 1 ( 12 innings)
Jays 5-14-2
San Diego 4-6-1
WP T Rogers 2-0 LP K Freeland 0-1
A J. Young single drives in Stott in the bottom of the 12th and gives the Jays a walk off win. San Diego scored 3 runs in the 4th to take an early 3-1 lead. Homers by Jays' Garcia and Reynolds in the 6th ties the game at 3. An Altuve homer in the 10th gives San Diego a 4-3 lead but Jays ties game again on a Stott single in the bottom of the 10th.
Game 2
San Diego 13-13-1
Jays 2-5-1
WP Y Darvish 3-1 LP H Bigge 0-1
San Diego makes easy work of the Jays. Darvish gets the win going 6 innings yielding 3 hits and fanning 4. He is helped by homers from Del Castillo, Triolo and a grand slam from Altuve.
Game 3
Jays 2-3-0
San Diego 1-3-1
WP C Poteet 1-2 LP W Vest 0-3
A sac fly by Dubon in bottom of the 8th scores the winning run for the Jays. Both starters were strong; San Diego starter Civale yields 2 hits over 7 innings and fans 12 while Jays starter Poteet fans 7. L Garcia homers for San Diego while Isbel homers for the Jays.
Game 4
Jays 4-10-0
San Diego 3-5-0
WP R Nelson 1-2 LP K Freeland 0-2
San Diego takes the lead in the 1st on a Cronenworth 3 run homer. Jays take the lead for good in the 6th on a Nimmo 3 run homer and a Smith RBI single. Starter Nelson fans 8 batters.
Game 5
San Diego 11-19-1
Jays 2-8-0
WP C Quantrill 3-2 LP D Herz 0-2
San Diego bats come alive as they get big games from Merrill 3 hits and Altuve 4 hits. L Garcia, A Garcia, Duran and Doyle homer for San Diego. Starter Quantrill goes 7 strong innings for the win.
Next San Diego hosts Chappaqua and Stamford travels to Tidewater.
Greensboro vs Calgary
April 26 - The Outlaws open with Brady Singer, facing Kershaw who is making his Hopper debut. Greensboro hangs on for the 6-5 win, as Calgary leaves the potential tying run at second in the ninth. O'Neill (3), Hernandez (5), and Diaz (2) go yard for the visitors. Contreras (4) homers for the Hoppers. Kershaw wins his first of '25.
April 27 - Tyler Anderson faces Taj in this one. 7-5 Hoppers in another close one. Taj wins his first of the season as he K's 12 in his seven innings. Rooker (5) and Salvy (2) homer.
April 28 - Myers (13) starts for Calgary, facing Arrighetti for the Hoppers. The Outlaws clobber the Hoppers,12-zip, on a 3-hitter. Poor Arrighetti goes the route(!), relinquishing all 12 (earned) runs, but K'ing 13, giving the hometown fans a taste of what might be.
April 29 - Joe Ryan and Martin Perez in game 4. Ryan tosses a gem, as did his predecessor. 4-1 Calgary, as Ryan wins his third. Hernandez's 6th is the difference maker. Martin Perez whiffs ten in his seven innings, but he gives up 3 runs, including the Hernandez blast. Fermin is injured and will miss 14 games.
April 30 - In the finale it's ace Logan Webb facing Miles. Calgary, 6-2, as starter Webb and Hernandez are ejected, and so are Miles and Urena, in a wild one. Alvarez (4) and Rafaela (3) homer for the visitors.
Calgary takes 3 of the 5, as the Greensboro offense continues to sputter against nearly every opposing pitcher. The Cowboys now head to Tampa while the Hoppers crawl to Coney.
Tidewater vs Tampa
Gonna be a long year for Tidewater this season,... but fun.
Gm.1 TID 4-0 Gilbert and Hodge combine on a 1-hitter. Kelenic with 2 RBI and Matos goes deep.
Gm.2 TID 7-3 Soto and Baldwin go deep and combine for 5 RBI. Horwitz homers for TAM.
Gm.3 TAM 10-6 Neto powers up going 3-4 with 4 runs, 2 HR's, 3 RBI.Burger adds 4 hits and 2 RBI, Alonso a HR and 3 RBI.
Gm.4 TAM 4-2 TAM with 7 hits,... 4 of them HR's by Fraley, Castellanos, Rutschman and Verdugo..
Gm.5 TAM 11-5 TAM crushed 16 hits including 2 2b's, 2 3b's and 2 HR's. Rosario was 4-5, 3 RBI and a HR shy of the cycle.
Chappaqua vs Coney Island
CHAPPAQUA HOSTS ARCH RIVAL CONEY ISLAND IN A FIVE GAME SERIES
Last season, the Cyclones knocked the Comets out of the playoffs with a 4-1 Division Series win. This year, Bill Schindel’s Coney Island boys sport the best record in the NL, 14-7 after the first four weeks. The Cyclones have been at at home since the start of the season and now they have their first road series of the year – although its not a long trip on the Belt Parkway, over the Whitestone Bridge and on to Chappaqua. Will the Cyclones play as well on the road as at home. Check it out:
GAME ONE CIC 8 CHA 7
A crushing defeat for the Comets as the Cyclones showed off their power in a game that looked more like Home Run Derby. CHA took a 3-0 lead in the first on a 3 run dinger by Matt Chapman (4). CIC came back to tie it at 3 in the 4th before the Comets put up a 4 spot for a big 7-3 lead after four. And with their ace, Eric Fedde, on the mound, things looked good for the Comets - until Ketel Marte hit a 3 run blast to make it 7-6. The Cyclones tied it in the 7th against Tim Hill with another HR. The game went to the 10th and JJ Bleday hit his second HR of the game – off reliever Manuel Rodriguez (0-2) to win it for the Cyclones.
Ketel Marte was 2-5 with 2 HRs and 4 RBIs; Bleday was 2-4 with 2 HRs and 4 RBIs to lead Coney Island to the comeback win. In addition to Chapman, Jordan Westburg (2) and Jazz Chisholm (6) went yard for the Comets. Thornton (3-0) got the win in relief as Herrin got his first save
GAME TWO CIC 8 CHA 3
The Comets send Bailey Ober to the mound, fresh off the IL. Things don’t start well for Ober as Chourio (3) and Marte (5) homer to make it 3-0 Cyclones after two. Aaron Judge gets 1 back with his 7th HR of the year, in the third. Its still 3-1 going to the 7th when the Cyclones break it open,knocking out Ober and then Clay Holmes as they score FOUR in the frame to take a commanding 7-1 lead, turning a close game into a rout. Beck (1-0) gets the win in relief of an injured Manoah. Ober (0-2) is the loser.
The red hot Marte was 2-5 with 3 more RBIs
Manoah is expected to miss a month – a tough blow for Coney Island
GAME THREE CIC 6 CHA 1
The Cyclones make it three in a row over the Comets and five in a row overall. And, its another really tough defeat for the Comets. Chappaqua takes a 1-0 lead in the first on a solo HR by Josh Lowe (1). It stays that way until the 6th as Ryan Pepiot is throwing a shutout but, in the 6th, CIC gets a run to tie the game, sending Pepiot to the showers. It stays tied until the 9th – and that’s when the Comets bullpen implodes again. A tiring Hill gives up one run and then Rodriguez is nothing short of a disaster as hit after hit ends up scoring FOUR runs before he is mercifully pulled for Cano who gets the final out of the inning. It’s a FIVE run inning for the Cyclones and that makes the final score 6-1.
Chourio leads the way for CIC going 2-5 with 2 doubles and 2 RBIs. Jason Adam (1-2) is the winner in relief. Hill (0-2) takes the loss
GAME FOUR CIC 3 CHA 2
The Cyclones continue to be very bad neighbors as they win their fourth straight against Chappaqua. Coney Island takes a 2-0 lead on solo HRs by Bleday (4) and Marte (4). Chappaqua ties it in the 6th on a 2 RBI single by Yadier Diaz. Then, in the 7th, light hitting Oswaldo Arcia smashes his 3rd HR of the season to put the Cyclones ahead for good. Kikuchi (4-0) gets the win and Herrin gets his second save of the series and 8th of the year. Sonny Gray (0-2) is the starter and loser.
Marte continues to be red hot going 2-4 with the HR.
GAME FIVE CHA 8 CIC 7
The Comets finally get a win but it wasn’t easy. Leading 4-1 in the 6th, the Comets again lost the lead as Kyle Gibson gave up 3 runs in the inning, including the tying run on a delayed double steal of home. Then, after the Cyclones took a 5-4 lead in the top of the 7th, the Comets came back when Diaz hit a 3 run HR (2) to make it 7-5 Chappaqua. One again the Comets bullpen blew up as Yennier Cano allowed two runs in the top 8th as Coney Island tied it at 7-7. In the bottom 8th, Chappaqua got a run across to take an 8-7 lead and closer Cade Smith (having blown the save in the 8th) shut down the Cyclones to get the win (2-1).
Jazz Chisholm led the way for Chappaqua, going 4-5 with a double, HR (7), 2 runs scored and an RBI. Judge was 2-4 and Willi Castro was 1-3 with a HR and 3 RBIs. Thornton (3-1) was the loser in relief.
With his 7th HR of the year, Chisholm ties teammate Judge - and Greensboro's Shohei Otahni for the NL lead.
Coney Island takes the series 4 games to 1
The Cyclones improve to 18-8, solidifying their lead in the NL West. The Comets, pre-season favorites to win their division, drop to a very disappointing 11-14 and now trail Stamford in the NL East. Next week: the Comets begin a three week road trip in San Diego, where the improved Armadillos are 11-9 going into this week. Coney Island will make the very short trip to play Brooklyn, with the improved Codgers now leading the NL Central.
Gulf Breeze vs East Coast
The potent bats of the East Coast Rockies came to Gulf Breeze this week and they left their gloves behind as the committed 7 errors in the set leading to 4 unearned tallies and a 3-2 series success for Gulf Breeze in TeamViewer action.
Gm 1: 6-5 GB (12) It was an alphabet soup game as roughly 200% of the GB lineup had Ts or Ws. No matter as the bullpen really got it done late in this 12 inning affair. A walk off 2R Jeffers clout was the game winner. Rockies outhit us 10-6, but out erred us 4-2 which was a big factor. Puk (2-0) over Maton (0-1)
Gm 2: 4-3 EC Rockies plated 2 in the 9th to look to be comfortably ahead, but a 2 run McKinstry blast made the lead just one, yet the good guys could not get the game tied. Crochet (3-1) and a sextet of relievers got it done for the visitors, with Clase saving it. Imanaga (0-4) has yet to taste victory for the Breeze.Three ECR bomnbs got it done- Springer (5), Alvarez (6) and Riley (4) each contributing.
Gm 3: 4-2 GB Jeffers left the building (6) in the home 8th to turn around a tie game and Yates was able to close it down for his 4th save. Akin the winner (1-0), Munoz the loser (1-3).
Gm 4: 6-0 EC Only sleeper game of the set. Pablo Lopez (1-2) tossed the CG and HR by Riley (5) and Calhoun (1) led the 12 hit attack. Flaherty (1-3) lost again.
Gm 5: 4-1 GB Good guys jumped on Montero (0-1) early and Jeffers closed out a huge series with another HR (7) and a double. Jeffers had 3 of the 4 Gulf Breeze rbi. Carlos Rodon (2-1) tossed 6 scoreless frames and Yates saved another.
Next week, the Breeze stays home to entertain Jonesboro while East Coast heads home to battle Louisiana.
Freeport vs Northwest
G1
N 3 9 1
F 8 10 0
W- Bello (1-0)
l- Hamilton (0-1)
HR- F- Clemens (2). O. Cruz (1)
G2
N 0 1 0
F 3 6 0
W- R. Lopez (3-1)
L- Steele (1-2)
S- T. Scott (6)
HR- F- Clemens (3)
G3 (12 innings)
N 6 12 2
F 5 14 2
W- Mantiply (1-1)
L- Banda (0-1)
HR- N- Guerrero (4)
F- Schanuel (5), O. Cruz (2), Norby (1)
G4
N 2 6 0
F 3 7 2
W- Ty. Miller (1-1)
L- N. Martinez (1-2)
S- T. Scott (7)
HR- N- Jung (2)
F- O. Cruz (3)
G5
N 3 5 1
F 1 2 0
W- Skubal (5-1)
L- Bryce Miller (3-2)
S- Hoeing (4)
HR- F- T. Stephenson (4)
Freeport wins 3 of 5 in a hard fought series.
Week of April 25
Antelope vs Freeport
Freeport visits Antelope and it's the same s##t, different series.
Game 1 - FRE 5 ARC 1 - Cats 1 hit by Skenes and bullpen.
Game 2 - FRE 2 ARC 0 - Cats no hit by Lopez and bullpen!
Game 3 - ANT 5 FRE 2 - Wow, ARC actually wins a game! Woods Richardson 3-0 for Cats.
Game 4 - FRE 9 ARC 2 - Kremer sucks again for Antelope...8 runs in 4.1.
Game 5 - FRE !5 ARC 5 - Manager throws in the towel...Hicks goes the distance for Antelope!
Arizona vs Gulf Breeze
Gm #(1)
Castillo vs. Nola. Arizona starts the scoring with a Gunnar (7) 2-R shot in the 1st. They add another run the next inning on a Schwarber SF. Canha (2) got that run back the next inning. Frey (2) led off the 4th with a big fly and Olson doubled in Schwarber to up the lead to 5-1 Arizona. Gulf Breeze fought back and scored the next 6 runs on 2R HRs by Jeffers (4) and Refsnyder (2) and a Mountcastle (4) solo the game-winner. Canha drove in the other run with a single. Henderson drove in his 3rd run with a double to close out the scoring as The Rebels take the opener 7-6.
W Castillo (1-1)
L Cleavinger (0-1)
S Yates (3)
Gm #(2)
Imanaga vs. Abbott. Hoskins (2) homers in the 3rd for 2 runs. Henderson (8) drove in 2 runs with a SF and solo shot. Betts tripled in a run and Jose Ramirez (7) and a Gimenez 2-out single accounting for the other DD runs. Arizona calms the Rebels bats as they claim a 5-2 win.
W Abbott (2-0)
L Imanaga (0-3)
S Walker (2)
Gm #(3)
T. Williams vs. Bibee. Bibee and 4 relievers combined to shut out the Rebels on 2 hits as the Dust Devils blew out the visitors 10-0. Schwarber (2), Raley (3) and Carroll (4) go deep with Raley driving in a total of 5 runs. The intruders contributed to the home team’s cause with 3 errors.
W Bibee (2-2)
L T. Williams (2-2)
Gm #(4)
Flaherty vs. Pfaadt. Ramirez started the scoring with an RBI single and Olson (2) followed with a blast to make it 3-0 ARZ. Hoskins singled in a run in the 4th and a Gimenez SF counters in the bottom half. Arizona held on as a Refsnyder 2R double in the 7th was all the scoring as the DD’s won 4-3.
W Pfaadt (2-0)
L Flaherty (1-2)
S Walker (3)
Gm #(5)
Rodon vs. Nola. This game ended 3-2 and took 15 innings before a winner was determined with the Dust Devils walking it off on a Fry (3) lead-off HR. Henderson (9) drove in the first two DD runs with his blast in the 4th. Marsh (2) halved the lead in the 5th and Schuemann’s RBI double tied it in the 6th.
W T. Ferguson (1-0)
L L. Garcia (0-2)
Arizona takes the final 4 games after dropping the opener.
Arizona begins a 3 series road trip, heading to Antelope. Gulf Breeze goes home to start a 3 series homestand with East Coast starting it off.
Stamford vs Brooklyn
Game 1
Codgers 11-14-0
Jays 4-7-2
WP C Sale 2-0 LP C Poteet 0-2
The Codgers make easy work of the Jays behind the strong pitching of Sale. He goes 7 innings yielding 4 hits and fanning 6. He gets big support from Conforto a homer and 4 RBIs and a homer from Pasquantino. Santana has a big game with 5 hits and 2 RBIs.
Game 2
Jays 4-6-1
Codgers 2-4-1
WP C Bassitt 3-0 LP D Martin 0-1
The Jays bounce back behind the strong pitching of starter Bassitt. He goes 7 innings giving up 4 hits and fanning 4. Th Jays score 3 runs in the 5th to take control of the game.
Game 3
Codgers 6-15-1
Jays 1-6-1
WP S Schwellenbach 1-2 LP R Nelson 0-2
Another strong Codgers pitching performance. This time starter Schwellenbach goes 7 innings fanning 10 and yielding 5 hits. He gets support as Cave and Santana homer. Jays pitching does fan 14 Codgers batters.
Game 4
Jays 9-9-0
Codgers 0-5-1
WP R Brasier 2-2 LP M Stroman 1-2
Jays starter Brasier pitches a strong game going the distance and fanning 13. He gets plenty of help as the Jays score in the first four innings. Encarnacion belts two homers and has 3 RBIs and Reynolds adds 3 RBIs.
Game 5
Codgers 4-9-0
Jays 3-7-3
WP J Payamps 3-1 LP G Weissert 2-1
A seesaw game. Codgers score two runs in the 8th to retake the lead at 4-3. Codgers pitchers fan 10 batters. Pasquantino homers for the Codgers Stott homers for the Jays.
Next Codgers host Mokena and the Jays host San Diego.
Tulsa vs Madtown
Mad Town 1 – Tulsa 2 Pitchers dominate game one as Austin Wynns pinch hit double in the 7th gives Tulsa the win in this one.
Mad Town 6 – Tulsa 2 Mad Town scores three runs in in the top of the 6th inning to take a 5-1 lead and cruises to the win.
Mad Town 3 – Tulsa 2 Tulsa can’t seem to score more than two runs and drop game 3 as the Zephyrs score a run in the 9th to take a 2-1 series lead.
Mad Town 4 –Tulsa 1 Mad Town jumps out to a 3-0 lead after two inning as Tulsa’s offense continues to struggle to score runs.
Mad Town 3 – Tulsa 4 Mad Town once again jumps out to a 3-0 lead but can’t hold on as Tulsa walks it off in the 9th on a pinch hit single from Austin Wynn to win game 5.
Coney Island vs Tidewater
Tidewater and the big bats head to Coney Island - and the series is a roller coaster of activity as Cyclones finish up their big 21 game home stand.
Game 1 - Houck pitches brilliantly for 7 innings, 5 hits an scatters 2 runs including 1 homer. And he gets just enough support to leave the game with a 4-2 lead thanks to homers from Duran (4), Buxton (1) and Soto (5) - and a Duran rbi single. He goes 3 for 4 with those 2 rbis. Solano homers (2) in the 9th to make it look closer.
TID 4-9-1 WP Houck (2-1) S Hoffman (2)
CIC 3-7-0 LP Assad (1-1)
Game 2 - This one was a nail biter - both starters were on their games. Gilbert goes 7 innings, 3 hits, 2 runs and 8 ks. And because Duran had another big game, he left with a 3-2 lead. Duran goes 2 for 4, 2 runs 2 rubis including 2 run homer (5) in the 8th. He started the game with a triple! BUT NO SO FAST! Spiers gave up the run in the 1st and then the 2 run homer in the 8th - unearned runs. But he had Ian Happ going for him. Happ hits a 2 run homer off Gilbert in the 6th. Then in the 8th he slugs another 2 run homer (4) to put the Cyclones on top. Both teams get 4 hits but the Cyclones get the 4-3 win in game 2.
TID 3-4-0 LP Hodge (0-1) BS (2)
CIC 4-4-1 WP Spiers (2-0) S Herrin (5)
Game 3 - Cyclones move into control of the series - until the Drillers drill a couple of fatal blows. Down 4-3 (Steers (2) and Ortiz (3) had homered earlier) Freeman singles in the tying run - then in the 10th, he doubles in 2 more and that was it! Hoffman closes out the bottom half and the Drillers take it in 10.
TID 6-10-1 WP Hoffman (2-1)
CIC 4- 6-0 LP Adam (0-2) BS (1)
Game 4 - Those roller coasters go up the hills and then down the hills - and so it was with this series. Tellez drives in 2 in the 2nd and then Butler homer (2) for 2 in the 6th. But the Cyclones come charging back in the 7th with 4 runs including the 3 run homer (5) by Happ. But then reserve catcher Dingler (1) bombs a 2 run shot in the 8th to get the Drillers within 2 at 6-4, but the Cyclones score 1 in the 8th to seal the deal.
TID 4-13-0 LP Alvarado (0-1)
CIC 7-12-1 WP Thornton (2-0) S Herrin (6)
Game 5 - Butler homers (3) for 2 in a 3 run Driller 1st. (Butler goes 3 for 5 with 2 runs and a double plus that homer.) But the Cyclones rebound for 3 of their own to tie it. Drillers add another in the 2nd - and then their offense ends. But not the Cyclones as they bang out 7 more runs, with the 4th (1), 5th (3) and 6th (2) the big ones. Call goes 3 for 4 with a homer (1) and 4 rbis and Donovan Solano a 3 run homer (4). In the end it was 10-4 Cyclones
TID 4-11-2 LP Garrett (0-1)
CIC 10- 9-2 WP Harrison (2-1)
In an exciting series, the Cyclones took it by a nose (or maybe hits batsmen). Sears hit Marte twice in game 5 and it was big in giving Coney Island the win. Next week we go to Chappaqua for our first road trip. Tidewater is home to host Tampa.
Shenandoah vs Jonesboro
Shenandoah picks up a rare series win over first place Jonesboro.
Game One, Shenandoah 4, Jonesboro 2
Johnny Deluca singled in the eighth to break a 2-2 tie. Sam Moll pitched himself into and out of trouble to pick up a save.
Game Two, Shenandoah 5, Jonesboro 1
The Pandas ambushed the Crackers with four runs in the bottom of the first. The Crackers try and put together a comeback but are not able to score in the 8th when they loaded the bases.
Game Three, Jonesboro 9, Shenandoah 5
Cedric Mullins and Christian Morel, both the leadoff hitters, homered in the first inning. The Crackers chase the Pandas starter in the third, while Mike Paxton pitched six strong innings to pick up the win.
Game Four, Shenandoah 4, Jonesboro 2
Pandas got off to another fast start with a pair in the first inning. They will add a couple of more, before Jake Bauers connected for a two run shot in the eighth inning. Zach Wheeler pitched a four-hitter, and pitched out of a bases loaded jam in the ninth to pick up the win.
Game Five. Jonesboro 1, Shenandoah 0
It was a bullpen day for the Crackers, and their bullpen was mighty good. Nick Sandin started, and was followed by Dylan Floro, Austin Voth and Dylan Lee. Combined the quartet stymied the Pandas on three hits. Jose Urias hit a solo homer in the 8th to give the Crackers the win. Hard-luck Dakota Hudson gave up only four hits and was saddled with the loss.
Chappaqua vs Cowtown
CHAPPAQUA TAKES THREE OF FIVE FROM COWTOWN
COWTOWN GETS A NO HITTER IN GAME ONE!
Game 1 COW 5 CHA 0
The game was delayed by rain, causing both starting pitchers difficulty getting warmed up. Buck Miller made the smart move and replaced Cowtown starter Beau Brieske after 5 batters, 3 of whom struck out. Four Cowtown relievers (Bryce Jarvis, Sam Hentges, Jake Latz and Adrian Morejon) then combined with Brieske on a NO HITTER, with only one walk and TWELVE strikeouts!
It was the second year in a row that Cowtown has had a no hitter. In 2024, Julio Urias pitched the gem against Tidewater. And it was only the third no hitter in franchise history - in 2023 when the team was still in Green Bay Urias combined with Joe Mantiply on a no hitter against Coney Island. For the Comets, it was the EIGHTH time they have been no hit, the last one in 2023 when Tony Gonsolon of Stamford managed the feat.
Eric Fedde (2-1) started for CHA and took the loss. Fedde came into the game with a 0.39 ERA but the rain delay clearly impacted him as he allowed FIVE runs in the first three innings. Three of the runs were unearned the result of a Jazz Chisholm error at 2B.
Eddy Rosario hit a 3 run HR off Fedde in the 3rd to break the game open.
Game 2 CHA 1 COW 0
Hits continued to be hard to come by as the Comets managed only three, the day after being no hit. One of those three was a 7th inning solo HR by Jordan Westburg (1) in his first game back after a lengthy stint on the IL.
The run was the only one the Comets needed as Ranger Suarez (2-1) pitched 8.1 scoreless innings, scattering 7 hits, before Cade Smith came on to get the final two outs for his 3rd save. Richard Fitts (0-1) was the hard luck loser.
Matt Wallner, the ex-Comet, was hit by a pitch and had to leave the game. He may miss a month.
Game 3 COW 3 CHA 2 11 innings
A tense battle as Cowtown ties it on a dramatic 8th inning HR by Nate Lowe (3) and goes on to win it in the 11th. Westburg was the offensive star once again for Chappaqua, going 2-5 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored, as CHA scored first with 2 in the third. Hunter Renfroe hit a solo HR (3) in the 4th to make it 2-1 and Comets starter Ryan Pepiot made the lead stand off until he was left him in for one too many batters in the 8th.
Comets ace closer, Cade Smith (1-1) took the loss in relief. Sam Hentges (2-1) was the winner in relief (5 Ks in 2 hitless innings). Hunter Gaddis got his 4th save. The Cowtown bullpen was phenomenal once again as four relievers combined for 6 shutout innings, allowing only 1 hit with 11 strikeouts! Pepiot and Smith combined on 14 strikeouts for Chappaqua.
Game 4 CHA 3 COW 2
This time its Chappaqua's turn to win by the 3-2 score. Leading once again, 2-1, the Comets again blew the lead, this time in the 9th inning. Clay Holmes was the victim this time as he blew the save (1) when Renfroe hit a SF to tie things up. This time the Comets came right back to win it in the bottom of the 9th as Xavier Edwards got the walk off single.
Holmes ended up with the win (1-0) and Morejon (0-2) took the loss in relief. After notching 14 Ks in the previous game, the Comets had FIFTEEN Ks in this one. Starter Sonny Gray fanned THIRTEEN in 7.2 innings.
Game 5 CHA 6 COW 3
Before the start of last season, the Comets traded lefty prospect Cole Ragans to Cowtown for veteran Sonny Gray. Ragans turned in a stellar season and he faced his old teammates in this one, a day after Gray did the same against Cowtown.
Cowtown staked Ragans to a 2-0 lead after four, including a solo HR by Sal Frelick (1). The Comets rallied against Ragans, getting two in the 5th and 1 in the 6th to take the lead and send him to an early shower.
Jazz Chisholm hit a 2 run HR (5) in the 5th to tie the game before Gabriel Moreno singled in the tie breaking run in the 6th. Cowtown came back to tie it in the 7th on an RBI double by Frelick. The Comets broke the tie in the 8th when Matt Chapman hit a 3 run blast (3) off Hentges for the game winner.
Yennier Cano (2-1) was the winner in relief. Cade Smith got his 4th save. Hentges (2-2) took the loss.
Comets improve to 10-10 as they battle with Stamford for the NL East lead. Next week Chappaqua will host long time rival -and NL West leading- Coney Island.
Cowtown is now 9-12, in contention in the tight NL Central. Next week they will host Durham.
Week of April 19
Mad Town vs Arizona
It is Spring Break in Mad Town and the grandkids came in Thursday, overtaking Zephyr Park and delaying the Dust Devils and Zephyrs getting together.
Sunday afternoon, the kids are gone, the sun is out so let's playball!
This series was not for the faint of heart--3 xtra inning affairs.
Game 1
Ramirez doubled in Larnach in the 4th to put the Devils up 1-0. Lowe(1) tied it in the bottom half. Carroll(3) reclaimed the lead in the 10th. The Zephyrs had the tying run on 2nd with one out in the bottom of the 10th but there he stayed.
2-1 ARZ
Game
Gimenez(1) 2 run shot got things started in the 2nd. Mad Town suffered one of those, "get them in scoring position but can't get them in" game.
5-0 ARZ
Game 3
Lowe(2) won it in the 13th
1-0 MTZ
Game 4
Schwarber(1) 2 run blast tied it in the 8th. Machado single in Lux for the win in the 10th
3-2 MTZ
Game 5
Arizona raced to a 4-0 lead behind Betts(1) and Carroll double. Machado 2 (6) narrowed it to two in the 7th and tied it in the 9th. Casas singled in Lux for win in the 11th
5-4 MTZ
Mad Town survives and heads to Tulsa
Arizona goes home to await Gulf Breeze
Freeport vs East Coast
Solid pitching was in evidence as the Rockies visited the Bandits
G1
E 2 7 0
F 0 3 0
W- Cease (3-0)
L- Skenes (1-1)
S- Clase (4)
HR- E- Riley (3)
G2
E 3 2 0
F 4 7 2
W- T.Scott (1-0)
L- Munoz (0-2)
HR- E- Alvarez (3)
F- Schanuel (2), Stephenson (3), B. Rodgers (2)
G3
E 2 1 0
F 3 7 0
W- Greene (2-1)
L- F. Peralta (1-2)
S- T.Scott (4)
HR- E- Alvarez (4)
Alvarez homer breaks up Hunter Greene's no hit attempt with 2 outs in the 9th
G4 (14 innings)
E 2 11 0
F 0 2 0
W- Munoz (1-2)
L- Birdsong (0-1)
S- Joyce (2)
INJ- F- Hoerner (2 days)
G5
E 7 7 1
F 4 7 3
W- Lodolo (2-1)
L- Bryce Miller (2-1)
S- Clase (5)
HR- E- Springer (4)
3 Freeport errors lead to 5 unearned Rockies runs.
East Coast wins a hard fought series 3 games to 2.
Coney Island vs Brooklyn
Talk about a walk in the park - Codgers don't have to leave home to play at Coney Island!! And if you play the Codgers, you best get to them quickly as their bullpen is mighty stout!!
EXTRA, EXTRA - Looking for a deal? Cyclones (as always) are willing to be buyers. Desires: Bullpen depth (good guys), Starting Depth (decent guys), Catcher (offense more of a key). Usually WILLING to OVERPAY!
Now - on to the games.
Game 1 - Sale vs. Weathers
This game belonged to Chris Sale as he tosses a 1 hitter for 7 innings. But a leadoff single to Call in the 8th ended his day. But it was a good day, 7 ip, 1 hit, 1 walk and 11 Ks - NO RUNS. Meanwhile the Codgers offense was offensive - 12 hits, 2 each by Smith, Pasquantino, Swanson and Martin. Smith was the big stick, 2 for 5, 2 runs, 3 rbis, homer (2). A couple of 2 run innings and by the 6th it was 5-0. A 9th inning 2 run Devers homer (1) spoiled the team shutout. Uceta was called on in the 9th with 2 outs and a runner one - easy save.
BRO 5-12-0 WP ale (1-0) S Uceta (4)
CIC 2- 5-0 LP Weathers (0-1)
Game 2 - Schwellenbach vs. Manoah
Cyclones 1 in the 1st and 3rd, Codgers 1 run in the 2nd and 4th and it's 2-2 and stays that way until the 11th inning. Treinen, 2 innings (7th and 8th) and Uceta the 9th - they gave up 1 hit but only faced 9 batters. Manoah goes 7.2 very strong and Thornton pitches the 8th and 9th. Then Herrin comes in, he gets 6 outs givng up just a walk. Payamps comes in for Brooklyn in the 10 and does fine in the 10th but the 11th got to him. Marte and Rengifo start things with back-to-back singes, runners on the corners. A pop out by Devers is followed by single past the drawn in infield for the walk off win.
BRO 2-9-2 LP Payamps (2-1)
CIC 3-9-1 WP Herrinn (1-0)
Game 3 - Baz vs. Kikuchi
Cyclones rack up 6 runs by the end of 6 including a Tellez solo homer (5) - he had 3 hits in the game. Chourio doubles in 2 and Pache (who ended up in the 2nd slot in the order because the manager wasn't paying attention) comes through with 2 hits (single, triple) and rbi and run! Brooklyn manages a run in the 2nd - Martin tiple, Lewis single and another in the 9th, Martin single, Lewis rbi double! Other than those two guys, the Codgers were pretty much quiet.
BRO 2- 7-0 LP (1-2)
CIC 6-11-0 WP Kikuchi (3-0)
Game 4 - Stroman vs. Estes
A 3 run 1st by Cyclones followed by another 3 runs in the 2nd earns Stroman and early exit (1 ip, 5 hits, 6 runs, 2 walks). Tellez another 3 hit game including 2 doubles! Codgers get single runs in the 1st and 2nd to keep their hopes up. Busch hit a solo homer (2) in the 1st to start the scoring. But Estes settled in after the 2nd and only an unearned run in the 8th was all they could add and the Cyclones took their 3rd straight 6-3.
BRO 3- 9-0 LP Stroman (1-1)
CIC 6-10-1 WP Estes (2-0) S Herrin (4)
Game 5 - Lorenzen vs. Harrison
Can we get a 4-1 series or will it be 3-2? Well the start was not to our liking. Swanson drives in 2 in the 1st, Smith makes it 3-0 inthe 2nd with rbi single. But the Cyclones come back with 2 in the 3rd - Rojas a big double. But an O'Hearn throw to the plate keeps the Codgers in front. Then Brooklyn goes up 4-2 in the 5th, but Coney Island gets back in it with 2 in the 6th to tie it! Then the bullpen magic for Brooklyn comes out. Payamps iwth a perfect 7th, Treinen the same in the 8th. Beck and Thronton are able to match it for Cyclones and Adam comes in for the 10th and struggles when Swanson leads off with a single and moves to 2nd on a BALK!! O'Hearn then bunts him to 3rd. With the infield in, Martine slaps one through for the rbi and a 5-4 Brooklyn lead. Uceta then closes it down with his 2nd scoreless inning.
BRO 5-10-0 WP Uceta (1-0) 10 innings
CIC 4- 9-0 LP Adam (0-1)
So - turns into a 3-2 series win for Cyclones. Team has spirit but missing some spots. And the smoke and mirrors will probably fade by the time we get in to the long stretch. But for now, the home town fans are happy.
Gulf Breeze vs Antelope
Gulf Breeze surprised Antelope this week with a 3-2 series win.
Gm 1: 7-6 GB Down 6-3 in the 8th, a 2 out Jeffers 2R blast made it a one run game and PH Davis Schneider lined a 2R walk off double for the good guy win. Perdomo was 4 for 4 for the visitors. Puk (1-0) over Estevez (0-1).
Gm 2: 2-1 Ant (12) Schneider's SF tied the festivities in the 7th, then we blew out some bullpen until the 12th when a 2 out India rbi single won it. Bivens (1-0) over L.Garcia (0-1) with Estevez saving his 4th. India also homered (1) and wound up 3 for 5.
Gm 3: 5-0 Ant Naylor smacked a 2R blast in the first with 2 outs and that would be all that was needed as Woods-Richardson (2-0) was great through 7. Suarez also homered (2) and was 3 for 5.
Gm 4: 5-3 GB For the 2nd day in a row, Naylor punched a 2 out, 2R HR (3). But the Breeze rebounded in the 4th with a 5 spot including Hoskins' 1st long ball. India's solo in the 5th (2) closed the gap, but Flaherty was solid (1-1) through 7 and the pen closed it out- Yates saving his 1st.
Gm 5: 5-3 GB No Naylor homer in the first and it was 2-2 after 5 1/2. But in the home 6th, Frazier's bases loaded walk broke the tie and Pillar drove home 2 with a base knock. That was enough- though the River Cats plated one in the 9th, but Yates saved #2 for Rodon (1-1). Antelope hurlers walked 7 on the day and hit another one.
Next week, the Breeze is off to the dessert to battle Arizona while the River Cats will host Freeport.
Greensboro vs Mokena
April 15 - Southpaws in the opener: Manea and Quintana. It's a nail-biter as the Hoppers cling to the 5-4 win. Ohtani blasts 2 (#4 and #5), and Cutch also hits his 5th.
April 16 - Jared Jones faces Taj. It's all Mokena as they hold the Hoppers to 5 hits, winning 7-zip. Sanchez hits his 3rd, and Jones wins his 2nd.
April 17 - Lefty Parker against Arrighetti. 4-1 Roozys. Ohtani's 6th is the only Hopper run.
April 18 - Dale Dunning opposes Martin Perez. This one's a 4-2 loss for Greensboro as Perez drops his first. Tatis and Walker go yard for Mokena, and J-Rod hits his 2nd for the hoppers.
April 19 - The finale sees the Roozys again nail the Hoppers, 7-3. Caballero and Noot each hit their first.
Mokena takes 4 of the 5, and now they head east to face Durham. Greensboro heads west to San Diego.
Jonesboro vs Louisiana
Crackers and Cajuns split series 2-2 with a rainout
Louisiana visted Jonesboro for a 5 game set.-Crackers win first 2 games by a combined 22-3.
Game 1- Crackers win 11-3. King(0-1) is the loser, Gausman(3-0) is the winner. Surprisingly there were no homeruns.
Game 2-Crackers win 11-0. Gil(0-1) absorbs the loss, Pallante(1-0) picks up the win. Crackers score 10 in the 4th to blow the game open. Again, no homeruns
Game 3- Game 3 was a rainout
Game 4- Never seen this before. The game started with a rain delay. When the game resumed, Cajuns win 4-1. Severino(2-0) is the winner, Brown(0-1) gets the loss. Turner(1) goes yard for the Cajuns.
Game 5-Cajuns win 3-2. Hudson(1-1) is the winner, Voth(0-1) takes the loss. Turner(2), Realmuto(2) homer for the Cajuns, Mullins(2) for the Crackers.
Despite outscoring the Cajuns 25-10 the Crackers only get a 2-2 split.
Next up Crackers head to Shenandoah and the Louisiana Cajuns host East Coast
Tidewater vs Chappaqua
Tidewater hosts Chappaqua and edges out a 3-2 series win.
1. CHA 5-2 Fedde goes 7 shutout innings with 9 K's to lead CHA. Chisholm goes deep twice.
2. TID 4-2 Gilbert with 10 K's in 8 innings. Ortiz with the walkoff 2 run bomb.
3. CHA 6-0 Pepiot and Thompson combine for the shutout. Judge with his 4th HR and Singleton with 2 RBI.
4. TID 9-5 Peralta, Judge and Higashioka homer for CHA. TID counters with Homers from Duran, Soto, DeLa Cruz and Steer (who got the goahead 3-run shot).
5. TID 6-5 Judge continues to rock with his 6th HR. BUt DeLa Cruz sparks a 4 run 1st for TID by smacking his 3rd HR and adds another one that ends up being the game winner in the 5th.
Cowtown vs Stamford
Hi Y'ALL
3rd series for the Cowtown Drovers. (f-file attached with boxscores of this series)
Stamford came into Cowtown (wherever that is at?) ??
The series went to the Drovers 3 games to 2.
Game 1
Heroics by Nathan Lowe with a 2 run Homerun in the bottom of the 9th off of S. Guenther after Rosario walked.
Game 2
The Jays took game 2 with Bassitt getting the win.
Stamford had 3 homeruns by T Friedl, B. Nimmo and D. Smith.
Cowtown got its runs by a two-run homer by A. Martinez.
Victory went to C. Bassit who is now 2 and 0, going 6.2 innings with the save being picked up by R. Helsley, his second of the year.
The loss went to Mitch Keller who is now 0 and 3. He has not been given much run support in the past 3 games.
Game 3
The Drovers hit starting pitcher R. Nelson for 9 hits and doing the damage scoring 5 runs in the first two innings.
N. Cortes took the shutout through 5 innings and in the top of the sixed the first batter he faced, he injured his wrist on the pitch and will be lost for 12 games.
The shutout was by committee as 3 more pitchers combined with Cortes.
Cortes is now 2 and 0 and has a little bit of rest time till he is ready to take the mound again.
Game 4
Stamford out hit the Drovers in game four but couldn't score.
The complete game shut out went to V. Bellozo who is now 2 and 0.
The losing pitcher was R. Brasier for the Jays, he is now 1 and 2.
The only run scored in this game came on a walk to S. Frelick and then he stole second.
Then A. Bohm singled scoring Frelick.
Game 5
The Jays won this game in the top of the 9th a very exciting game.
Manager Zym allowed Ragan to pitch in the 9th.
C had a fair game as he did give 7 hits and walked 3 and striking out 13 Jays.
However, Ragan gave up a double to pinch hitter Garcia and was lifted to bring in J. Cousins.
J. Young comes up a promptly doubles over Rosario's head and scores Garcia from second.
This gave the win to Stamford as S Guenther held the Drovers in the 9th to get his 3rd save of the season.
Ragan is now 0 - 3
T. Rogers gets the win facing 1 batter and going 1/3 inning.
Final Tallies for the Series
Stamford 2 wins out of 5 games
Cowtown won 3 games.
Tulsa vs Northwest
The Tulsa Roughnecks take the series, 3 out of 5. Pitching mostly prevailed in the five games.
4/15 - TUL 3 NW 0. Lugo vs. Holton. Lugo was just outstanding in the opener to the series. He pitched a complete game,
allowing just one hit and faced only 29 batters. A 2-run homer in the first inning by Turner was all the offense needed for the Roughnecks.
Northwest was sloppy on defense, 2 errors, again continuing a troubling trend.
4/16 - TUL 5 NW 2. Sanchez vs. Steele. Yowser! Cowser! He does it all, 2 homers and all 5 RBI's. Sanchez allowed but 3 hits through 8 innings
and struck out 6, no walks. Again the Roughnecks chill the Tribe hitters and Koenig with his first save.
4/17 - NW 4 TUL 3. Javier vs. Peterson. Tight game that was decided in the 8th when Tovar's RBI double broke a 3-3 tie.
4/18 - NW 4 TUL 1. Matz vs. Skubal. Vlad Guerrero's dinger and a Tovar RBI was enough for Skubal and N.Martinez.
4/19 - TUL 4 NW 0. Corbin vs. Harris. The final game was not unlike game 1. The Indians couldn't solve Corbin and committed 2 more costly errors.
Corbin went the distance pitching a 5 hit shutout and improved to 1-1.
Northwest has made 14 errors in 16 games and is hitting .233 as a team so far.
Up next - Road trip for the Indians, visiting Westchester and Tulsa will host Mad Town.
Week of April 13
Freeport vs Gulf Breeze
G1
G 1 2 2
F 2 6 2
W- Skenes (1-0)
L- Castillo (0-1)
S- Scott (2)
HR- G- Biggio (1)
F- Vierling (1)
G2
G 2 1 0
F 4 9 0
W- R. Lopez (1-1)
L- Imanaga (0-2)
S- Scott (3)
HR- G- Canha (1)
F- Schanuel (1), Vierling (2)
G3
G 6 8 1
F 2 6 1
W- T. Williams (2-0)
L- Greene (1-1)
HR- F- Harris (2)
G4
G 2 6 1
F 3 4 2
W- Eovaldi (2-0)
L- Flaherty (0-1)
S- Butto (1)
HR- G- Jeffers
F- Yoshida (1)
INJ - F- T. Scott (rest of game)
G5
G 0 4 0
F 4 12 0
W- Bryce Miller (2-0)
L- Rodon (0-1)
HR- F. Soler (1)
Freeport wins 4 of 5
Coney Island vs Mokena
NL West again looks to be a wide open race, but on paper Tampa may be the best - but typically we all beat up on each other in different ways, so again, who knows. This week, the Cyclones host a potent offense in the Roozys and their pitching has picked up some steam. We'll need to be sharp and timely - the one thing we have going this year is the ability to put out up a strong defense - and some punch in the lineup - but it's thin. Pitching is smoke and mirrors until the late innings, then we hope on Adam and Herrin to hold it together.
Day 1 - the Double Header
Game 1 - Berrios vs Kikuchi
Kikuchi wasn't pretty, 10 hits in 5.2 innings and giving up 4 runs (2 earned - hmmm, defense?), but the Cyclones got a quicker jump on Berrios tagging him for 6 runs in 3 innings (4 earned) and a quick exit. Arcia (as in real life last year) is showing a spark as the season opens - he goes 2 for 4, 3 rbis, and hits his 2nd dinger of the year. Devers with a 2 run double, and Howdy Rowdy singles in 2. Mokena, down 8-2 after 5, makes it a game with 2 in the 6th and then again in the 7th - Ruiz a big 2 run blast (1) sent Kikuchi to the showers. But the bullpen (except for Hunter Harvey) got the job done and Herrin gets the save. 17 hits for the Roozys!!!! 4 each by Tatis and Ruiz - 3 for Iglesias - wish we had him...
MOK 6-17-1 LP Berrios (0-1)
CIC 8-10-2 WP Kikuchi (2-0) S Herrin (2)
Game 2 - Manaea vs. Whitlock
Whitlock making a surprise start - figure any double header and he's pitching - and he looks real good until he gives up 2 in the 6th and then a solo homer to McCutchen (2) in the 7th. That put the Roozys in a 3-2 lead - Manaea had given up 2 runs in the 3rd. Still close, the game was iced when McCutchen slams his 2nd homer (3) of the gaem - a Baltimore Special in the 9th off Hunter Harvey. Game set - but not yet match.
MOK 6-8-0 WP Manaea (2-0)
CIC 2-6-0 LP Whitlock (0-1)
Day 2 Game 3 - Jones vs. Assad
Moore decides to unload a 2 run shot as the 2nd batter of the game - his 1st homer of the season. The the Roozys plate another run in the 2nd and it's quickly 3-0. But the Cyclones come alive as well, beginning in the 2nd and they get 1 in the 2nd and 3rd and then 2 in the 4th (Bleday 2 run homer, his 1st) to take a 4-3 lead. Then The Cyclones plate a 5th run in the 5th and Jones leaves. Roozys' bullpen then does the job holding Coney Island scoreless - hitless, walkless, the rest of the way. A 7th inning Mokena run makes it 5-4 good guys, but Perala and Adam are able to shut down anymore attempts to score and the Cyclones prevail 5-4.
MOK 4-9-0 LP Jones (1-1)
CIC 5-8-0 WP Assad (1-0) S Adam (4)
Day 3 Game 4 - Parker vs. Estes
Game got a bit dicey in the 3rd when Parker decks 3 Cyclones (allowing a run and earning a ticket to the showers). Fortunately no one was injured. 2 runs come in - mostly by free passes. That made it 3-0 good guys. Mokena claws back with singles runs in the 5th and 8th - Harper a SF and Rivera an rbi single. But Herrin comes in with 2 on in the 8th, no outs and gets the 6 out (5 BF) save to seal the deal.
MOK 2-9-0 LP Parker (0-2)
CIC 3-8-1 WP Estes (1-0) S Herrin (3)
Day 4, Game 5 - Dunning vs. Harrison
McCutchen and Iglesias are becoming real pains. McCutchen launches a 2 run homer (4) in the 2nd as Mokena plated 3 runs in the 2nd and 3rd. We can only match them with 2. Then in the 5th a Chourio homer (2) ties up the game! But that tie is broken when 2 Roozys cross the plate in the 7th! And that Iglesias guy - 3 more hits!! Kahnle and Strahm are being real tough at the end of games, and they hold us at bay. 2.1 ip of perfect relief.
MOK 5-9-1 WP Dunning (1-1) S Strahm (2)
CIC 3-4-0 LP Harrison (1-1)
Day 5, Game 6 - Berrios vs Spiers
Ketel Marte might finally be finding his bat. He goes 2 for 4, 2 runs, rbi, double and homer (2). Howdy Rowdy Tellez clubs his 4th homer of the season and the Cyclones parlay their 7 hits and 2 walks into 6 runs. And that was enough as the Roozys leave 13 runners on base - they outhit us 8-7, they outwalked us 5-2 and our pitchers were getting some revenge and nailed 3 Roozys in the game - but they had trouble getting them across the plate. Caballero, 3 hits, gets an rbi and the Roozys finally score 1 in the 7th and another in the 8th, but it was too little too late as we scored 6 times!
MOK 2-8-0 LP Berrios (0-2)
CIC 6-7-0 WP Spiers (1-0) S Adam (5)
Cyclones win 4 of 6 games in spite of being outhit in ALL of them. That was a surprise. We probably need to shop for some more bullpen and starter depth, but not sure who yet knows if they are sellers. But we are in the market if anyone wants to deal.
More importantly, our thoughts are with the Mokena management and the WIBL Commissioner as he deals with the recent injuries. Everyone is pulling for you Steven, get better quickly - and of course my offer to pitch in while you're recovering, is always on the table.
Jonesboro vs Arizona
The Arizona Dust Devils visited the Crackers and spoiled their home opener, taking 3 of 5
Game 1- Crackers started great taking the opener 6-2. Gausman( 2-0) gets the win, Bibee(0-2) the loss. Henderson(5) homers for the Devils. Ozuna(2), Smith(2) and Rojas(2) for the Crackers.
Game 2-Devils bounce back taking game 2, 4-2 in 10 innings. Floro(0-1) gets the loss, Walker(1-0) the win. Ramirez(4) goes deep for Arizona, Smith(3) for the Crackers.
Game 3-Dust Devils blow out 10-1 as the Devils pummel the Cracker Bullpen. Paxton(1-1) absorbs the loss, Soroka(1-0) in relief gets the win. Ramirez(5) and Carroll2(2) homer for the Devils. Pederson(3) for the Crackers.
Game 4-Crackers bounce back winning 3-2 in 10. Lee(1-0) gets the win, Duran(1-1) the loss. Ramirez(6) homers AGAIN for the Devils
Game 5- Devils win the rubber game in a laugher 8-1) Bibee(1-1) is the winner. Spence(0-2) is the loser. Henderson(6) homers for the Devils
Next up Arizona travels down I-20 to Madtown, and the Crackers stay home to host Louisiana
Stamford vs Chappaqua
Stamford opens the 2025 season by hosting the Chappaqua Comets
Game 1
Jays 7-11-0
Comets 3-8-1
WP S Guenther 1-0 LP M Rodriguez 0-1
Garcia leads off game for the Jays with a solo homer. Chisholm puts Comets ahead with a two-run homer in the 6th. The Jays break open game batting around and scoring 6 runs in the 8th. Chapman hits solo homer for Comets in the 9th.
Game 2
Comets 5-8-0
Jays 1- 4-0
WP R Suarez 1-1 LP C Poteet 0-1
Starter Suarez pitches a strong game yielding 3 hits over 7 innings while fanning 9. Comets score 4 runs in the 2nd to take control of the game.
Game 3
Jays 4-5-1
Comets 2-7-0
WP R Brasier 1-1 LP R Pepot 1-1
Judge belts solo homer for Comets in the 1st. Friedl follows with solo homer in the bottom of the 1st for the Jays. A 3-run homer by Nimmo in the 3rd gives the Jays a 4-1 lead. Chapman drives in a run for the Comets in the 8th.
Game 4
Comets 4-8-0
Jays 3-6-1
WP C Smith 1-0 LP R Helsey 0-1
Jays take a 3-1 lead going into the 9th but the Comets score three big runs off of Jays closer Helsey to take the lead. The big blow a two run pinch hit double by Diaz.
Game 5
Comets 4-8-0
Jays 2-7-1
WP Y Cano 1-0 LP D Herz 0-1
Judge has big game with 4 hits including a homer and 3 RBIs. Comets lose starter Ober to injury in the 3rd and use 4 relivers to hold Jays in check. Jays starter Herz is wild yielding 6 walks over 3.1 innings.
Next Comets travels to Tidewater and the Jays go to Cowtown.
Tulsa vs Louisiana
Louisiana 5 – Tulsa 4 (11 innings) Tulsa takes a 4-0 lead into the 7th inning as the Cajuns score a pair of run in both the 7th and 8th to tie it at 4-4 and then wins it in the 11th.
Louisiana 4 – Tulsa 5 Another 4-4 game heading into the bottom of the 9th inning when Tulsa gets a walk off single from Guillorme to even the series at 1-1.
Louisiana 4 – Tulsa 3 Third straight 1 –run game goes to the Cajuns as Tulsa’s 9th inning rally comes up a run short.
Louisiana 8 – Tulsa 5 This ones all Cajuns as the jump out to a 7-1 lead and cruise for the win.
Louisiana 4 – Tulsa 3 Fourth 1-run game in the series goes to the Cajuns as the get a run in the 9th for the win and take the series 4-1.
Greensboro vs Durham
April 9 (twinbill) - The Hoppers take the opener, 5-zip. Seager hits his first, and Yamamoto wins his first. In the second game it's Falter for Durham, and Quintana for the Hoppers. Greensboro leaves the tying run at second, as they drop a tight one, 2-1. Santander's homer (#1) is the key hit for Durham. Winn hits his first for the Hoppers.
April 10 -Rea faces Taj in this one. 6-2 Durham. Santander hits another (#2), and Adames hits his first, as Rea tosses seven good innings.
April 11 - Musgrove and Arrighetti. Greensboro yet again leaves the typing run in scoring position in the ninth, as they drop another, 8-7. Yes, Santander homers again, but this time twice (#3 and #4). Profar also homers (#1). Ohtani blasts 2 (#2 and #3) for the Hoppers, and Contreras and Andujar each hit their first.
April 12 - The Hopper bats finally wake up and clobber the visitors, 10-1. Encarnacion hits his 1st for Durham. Arenado hits his 2nd, and Newman his first for Greensboro.
April 13 - In the finale it's again Falter and Yamamato. Another really close one, as Yamamoto tosses a 1-hitter through seven before relinquishing a homer to Yenceel Perez (#1). Falter hangs on to win his 2nd. Contreras hits his 2nd. Durham takes 4 of the six.
Durham next heads east to host Tampa while the Hoppers try to recover as they await Mokena.
Westchster vs East Coast
Westchester visits East Coast for the Rockies home opener. East Coast wins the first two games and the Wombats come back to eaven the series at 2 by winning the next two games. The Rockies pitch a shutout in Game 5 for the series win 3-2.
GAME 1: ECR 7-7-0 WES 2-8-1
In the 2nd Vaughn plates 2 with a double and scores on a Polanco long ball, 4-0. Carpenter single in a run in the 3rd. Jackson a 3 run dinger in the 7th, 7-1. Ramirez singles in a run in the 9th. Cease (2-0) gets the win and Burnes (0-2) the loss.
GAME 2: ECR 5-7-0 WES 2-8-0
McCormick puts one in the bleachers in the 3rd. In the 4th Vaughn ties it with a single and Polanco adds another run with a single, 2-1. In the 5th Riley a 2 run double and he scores on a Wisely single, 5-1. Diaz singles in a run in the 6th. Crochet (1-1) gets the win and Olson (0-2) the loss.
GAME 3: WES 7-11-0 ECR 4-7-0
Contreras singles in a run in the 3rd. In the 5th Smith ties the game with a PH RBI double and scores on an Arraez 2 run single, 3-1. In the 7th Lopez singles in a run in the 7th, 3-2. In the 9th Arraez singles in 2 runs and Carpenter doubles in 2 more, 7-1. Contreras a 3 run bomb in the bottom half. Suarez (1-1) gets the win and Peralta (1-1) the loss. Correa ins injured and lost for 23 games.
GAME 4: WES 6-12-0 ECR 5-11-2
Greene homers in the 1st. In the 2nd Rogers ties the game with a single. In the home half Polanco smashes a 2 run HR, 3-1. In the 5th Arraez singles in a run and Ward ties the game with a double. In the bottom half Greene triples in a run and scores on an Alvarez SF, 5-3. In the 6th Paredes scores on a Herrera error and Ramirez ties the game with a single, 5-5. Carpenter puts one in the seats in the 7th, Morton (1-1) gets the win and Munoz (0-1) the hard luck loss. Both runs wee unearned in the 6th.
GAME 5: ECR 5-4-0 WES 0-3-0
Greene scores on a DP in the 4th. In the 5th Contreras clears the bases with a 3 run triple and scores on a Greene SF. Greene leaves shortly after with a 5 game injury. The Wombats get their first hit in the 6th as Lodolo tosses a gem going 9 innings and only allowing 3 hits and 2 walks with 11 puch outs. Lodolo (1-1) gets the win and Lively (1-1) the loss.
Northwest vs Shenandoah
The Shenandoah Pandas came to visit the Northwest Indians for the
Northwest home opener series.
The annual event is kicked off with a day/night double header and six
games to play. This year Northwest took 4 of the 6.
4/9 - NW 9 SH 2. D. Hudson vs. T. Skubal. The first game of the double
header was a rough one for Hudson, Aranda homered for NW, and
the Indians scored 7 times before he left after 2 innings plus. Donovan
and Guerrero had 3 RBI's each and Skubal and the 'pen scattered 7 hits.
4/9 - NW 6 SH 0. K. Maeda vs. H. Harris. The second game didn't go well
for Maeda either, touched for 3 dingers and 5 runs, 4 earned. The NW
starter, H. Harris
was dealing, allowed 3 hits through 6.1 innings before turning it over
to Mantiply and Hoeing. Tovar 2, Grisham, and Guerrero homered.
4/10 - NW 9 SH 1. T. McKenzie vs. J. Steele. This frightful game was a
spill-over event from the torched twi-nighter. The Tribe starter, Steele
hit 2 batters through
the first 5 innings and was lifted with a 6-0 lead. However, Triston
McKenzie took aim at Frankie Lindor and drilled him with a pay back
pitch. This was after the
first hit batter, J. Perna, so McKenzie was ejected in the 2nd inning
along with Buck Miller. But not being even yet, P. Sewald took aim at
Guerrero in the 5th inning
and he was tossed also. But Iglesias, the Indians reliever was brought
on to pitch the 7th and immediately hit Winker for the SECOND time and
it was really on now.
M. Miller hit Rizzo with a pitch just because and he was ejected as
well. McKenzie, Sewald, Iglesias, and Miller all ejected and Buck Miller
gone to versions 4 and 5.
Frankie missed the next game too with a sore wrist injury.
4/11 - SH 6 NW 2. F. Valdez vs. D. Peterson. The Pandas get great
pitching from Valdez, he went 7 innings and allowed but 2 hits. Sheets
and Winker hit home runs
and they both had 3 RBI's each. Winker with an outstanding bat flip!
4/12 - SH 6 NW 4. Z. Wheeler vs. G. Holmes. Wheeler was in command of
this game from the start. He allowed only 3 hits and tossed 7 innings
and struck out 5 and no walks.
Wisdom a solo shot and K. Lee a Baltimore Special for the Pandas. Weaver
closed it out notching his first save. Tovar hit his 3rd homer for NW.
4/13 - NW 8 SH 1. D. Hudson vs. T. Skubal. Skubal pitched 6.1 innings
of shutout baseball and lowered his ERA to .98, he is 2-1. Adell
homered, #2.
After this series Buck Miller and Buck Miller met and ironed out their
differences over the bean ball game and they have moved on.
Up next -- Shenandoah heads to Westchester to take on the Wombats and
Northwest will host the Tulsa Roughnecks.
Week of April 7
Gulf Breeze vs Louisiana
For the first time since the dawn of man, Gulf Breeze took their opening series with Louisiana 3-2. There was much rejoicing.
Gm 1: 3-2 (10) GB A 2 out PH Refsnyder rbi single tied things and Haase won it in the 10th with a solo blast. Starting Catcher Jeffers was injured and will miss 6 contests.
Gm 2: 11-1 Lou Well quite a turnaround. Rookie Luis Gil was solid for 7 frames a,d HR by Caratini, Gallo, and Thomas made it easy- the latter driving in three tallies
Gm 3: 8-4 GB Good guys double up on the Cajuns with Refsynder having a huge day (3 for 4, 3 rbi including a bomb). Williams was solid in 7 frames and Witt hit his 2nd triple
Gm 4: 7-6 GB (15) Burn up those bull pens!~ Arozarena homered in the top of the 15th for the lead, then a PH McKinstry 2R blast in the home half walked it off
Gm 5: 5-4 Lou Cajuns capture the finale in storybook fashion. Down 4-2, GB opted for the "24" reliever... 1B, 2B, out, BB, out, 2 out, 3R Arozarena triple. We had no answer
Next week the Breeze heads to Freeport for a set while Louisiana will head to Tulsa.
Coney Island vs Tampa
Opening week and last year's NL West division winner (in a shocker) opens at home hosting Tampa. This year the West favors Mokena with Tampa the probable bridesmaid - San Diego and Coney Island will do the cross-country battle for best rebuilder. But that's on paper - now we get to the field.
Game 1 - Fried vs. Kikuchi
This one turns into a pitcher's duel with the teams' aces taking the hill. A pair of 4 hitters overall! Scoring starts in the 4th when Alex Verdugo slugs one over the wall (1) for a 1-0 Stingrays lead. In the 6th, the Cyclones answer with singles from Arcia, Call and rookie Jackson Chourio and an untimely Nieto error and 3 runs end up crossing the plate. Kikuchi leaves with 1 out in the 8th and Herrin and Adam close out the game for an opening day 3-1 Cyclone win!
TAM 1-4-1 LP Fried (0-1)
CIC 3-4-0 WP Kikuchi (1-0) S Adam (1)
Game 2 - Littell vs. Assad
Double alphabet pitchers square off in this one and again, hits are at a premium as are runs. This time it's the Cyclones scoring first as Devers drives in Chourio in the 1st (Chourio with 3 of the 6 Coney hits in this game). Then Jake Burger unload off Assad in the 4th and it's 2-1 Tampa. Score still 2-1 when Kittridge comes on for the 8th to preserve the game for the Stingrays. However, he faces 4, gives up 2 hits a walk and an intentional walk and the Cyclones parlay all that plus a PB into a 2 run outburst to grab the lead 3-2 heading to the 9th. Adam comes on and gets the 3 out save, 2 by Ks.
TAM 2-4-0 LP Kittredge (0-1) BS (1)
CIC 3-6-0 WP Thornton (1-0) S Adam (2)
Game 3 - Rodriguez vs Harrison
Again at least one team with only 4 hits! Cyclones get their first long ball of the season when Chourio smacks a 2 run shot (1) in the 3rd and then howdy Rowdy Tellez hits a solo number (1) in the 5th for a 3-0 lead. Tampa sports a rally in the 6th and Castellanos drives in 1 to cut the score to 3-1 but Ruiz and Herrin pitch the final 2.1 innings to close out the 3-1 Cyclones win.
TAM 1-8-0 LP Rodriguez (0-1)
CIC 3-4-0 WP Harrison (1-0) S Herrin (1)
Game 4 - Springs vs. Weathers
Chances for a sweep go down in flames when Tampa gets to Cyclone starter Weathers for 4 runs late in the game. Cyclones got off to a 3-1 lead on a Marte (1) homer in the 1st and a 2 run Vazquez (1) homer in the second. Things were looking great as Weathers seemed to have mastery. But he faded in the 6th when Langford hit his 2nd homer (2) of the game - this one for 3 runs (he had a solo homer in the 1st). So at this point it was Langford 4 - Cyclones 4. Then Rutschman homers (1) in the 7th for a 5-4 Stingrays lead. This time, the team goes to Lynch and Kerkering to close it out - and they do.
TAM 5-7-1 WP Strickland (1-0) S Kerkering (1)
CIC 4-6-1 LP Peralta (0-1)
Game 5 - Scott vs Spiers
Langford keeps bopping - 2 for 4, 3 rbis on his 3rd homer of the season and Tampa grabs a 5-0 lead in the 2nd! The other two runs come on a Castellanos 2 run homer (1). Spiers gave up 3 hits and 2 walks and they all scored. That was all Tampa got - they had a 4th hit off Peralta in the 7th, but 5 runs was their total. Which seemed good enough - excpet, it wasn't.
Cyclones unload for 16 hits including 5 home runs. Happ, 3 hits, 3 rbis - homer (1). Orcia, 2 run homer (1), Solano, 2 hits/run, rbi, homer (1) and Howdy Rowdy hits 2 solo homer (2,3). Cyclones plate 1 in the 3rd, 2 in the 4th, 4 in the 5th and another 2 in the 8th and run away with a big 9-5 win. Both starters don't factor in the decision but the Cyclone bullpen was stellar, 4.2 innings, 1 hit, 1 walk, 6 ks, no runs.
TAM 5- 4-0 LP Hancock (0-1)
CIC 9-15-1 WP Ruiz (1-0) S Adam (3)
Cyclones pull of a 4-1 series lead and await the arrival of Mokena for a 6 game set. Cyclones won the 4 games were at least one of the teams only had 4 hits - and in two of them, the winning team was at least one of those. 2 1-run games, 2 2-run games, the series was a lot closer than the series total.
Tulsa vs Freeport
Freeport 5 – Tulsa 6 Skenes exits after sailing through six innings with 5-1 lead and then Tulsa is helped by a couple of errors and some key hits to take the season opener.
Freeport 2 – Tulsa 4 Tulsa jumps out to a 3-0 lead after 7 innings and holds on to get the win.
Freeport 3 – Tulsa 0 Another close game as Freeport scores a run in the 7th inning and adds a pair in the 9th as the bullpen throws four scoreless innings for the shutout and get their first win of the season.
Freeport 8 – Tulsa 0 This one is all Freeport as the Bandits get their second straight shutout as Tulsa’s bats go silent for the second game in a row.
Freeport 8 – Tulsa 0 Freeport grabs a 4-0 lead after the first two innings and cruises to their 3rd straight shutout and a 3-2 series win.
Antelope vs Shenandoah
Antelope take 4 of 5 at Shenandoah
Game One, Antelope 9, Shenandoah 8 Eugenio Suarez got Antelope off to a fast start with a three run homer. The Pandas had the tying run thrown in the ninth inning.
Game Two Antelope 5, Shenandoah 1 Suarez comes up big again with a two run single and drives in 3 runs.
Game Three Antelope 8, Shenandoah 6 Lourdes Gurriel hits a grand slam in the fifth. Antelope takes advantage of four costly errors.
Game Four, Shenandoah 1, Antelope 0 Framber Valdez spins a one-hitter. Christian Morel’s solo homer in the fifth is all Valdez needs.
Game Five Antelope 6, Shenandoah 4 Kyle Tucker slugged a two run homer and drive in thre runs and the River Cats get the win for Jordan Hicks.
Madtown vs Northwest
Northwest visited Mad Town for Opening Day!
If these five games are indicative of the upcoming season, it's going to be a wild ride.
Game 1
Skubal and Kirby put on a show for 7 innings. Kirby 3 hit, 9K, Skubal 2 hits, 7K but one of those hits was a Machado (1) blast. McCann(1) added another.
2-0 Mad Town
Game 2
Lindor(1) 2 run shot in the 9th broke the Z's heart
3-1 Northwest
Game 3
The Zephyrs had 8 doubles in the game, 3 in the 1st for a 2-1 advantage. Lindor and Guerrero combined for 4 of 8 with 4 runs scored.
6-4 Northwest
Game 4
In the only game that was not down to the last inning, Mad Town scored 8 in the 3rd inning fueled by Machado(2) 3 run blast. He was 4 of 5, 2 runs scored, 5 rbis,a walk and HR
12-2 Mad Town
Game 5
Pages(1) homer in the first was all Eflin needed in a 2 hit shutout.
2-0 Mad Town
Mad Town takes 3 of 5 and heads to Antelope
Northwest goes home to await Shenandoah
Chappaqua vs Greensboro
Its a beautiful day for baseball - on Opening Day in Chappaqua! The Comets host their long-time division rival, the defending World Champion Greensboro Grasshoppers. Last season, the Comets beat out the Hoppers for the Division title ending Greensboro's streak of ELEVEN CONSECUTIVE division championships! Yet, the Hoppers went on to win the World Series for the FIFTH TIME in the last 10 years!
This season, the Hoppers do not appear as strong as in years past, as a number of their star starting pitchers have aged out or been injured. Yet, Greensboro fields their usual formidable squad that is likely to compete for another title. The Comets re-tooled significantly and, on paper, they may well be the team to beat in the NL East. But games are not won "on paper" so how did things go when these two rivals met in the season's opening series? Read on...
GAME 1 CHA 3 GRE 0
Eric Fedde makes his WIBL debut a good one as he pitches a COMPLETE GAME TWO HIT SHUTOUT! Fedde walked one and struck out five in a pitching gem. 2025 draft pick Jon Singleton drove in the game's first run with a SF in the second. Matt Chapman (2-2) hit a 2 run HR in the 4th to complete the scoring. Yushi Yamamoto made his WIBL debut and took the loss, allowing 3 runs in 5 IP (7 Ks)
GAME 2 GRE 4 CHA 3
The Comets take a 3-0 lead in the first on RBI singles by Yanier Diaz and Jordan Westburg, followed by an RBI double by Willi Castro. The Comets usually sound defense allowed the Hoppers to score three unearned runs - as Judge, Diaz and Xavier Edwards each made an error. Greensboro scored 3 in the 5th to tie it and then took the lead for good, plating a run in the 7th.
Shohei Otani was 2-4 with a double, HR and RBI to lead Greensboro.
Jose Quintana started and pitched 6 solid innings for the win. Trevor McGill got his first save. Ranger Suarez was the starter and loser.
GAME 3 CHA 7 GRE 5
Greensboro jumped all over Chappaqua starter Ryan Pepiot, to take a 4-0 lead after 3 ½ innings. Then in the bottom of the 4th, Jazz Chisholm electrified the home crowd belting a GRAND SLAM HR to turn a 4-1 deficit into a 5-4 Comets lead. Chappaqua added 2 more in the 5th to add to a lead that they never relinquished.
Chisholm was 2-4 with a double to go with the Grand Slam. Diaz also homered for CHA.
For the Hoppers, Giancarlo Stanton and Nolan Arenado went back to back in the second
Taj Bradley was the starter and loser, giving up 6 runs in 4 IP. Pepiot got the win.
GAME 4 GRE 2 CHA 1
A great pitcher's duel between GRE's Spencer Arrighetti and CHA's Sonny Gray. The Comets took a 1-0 lead in the second on a HR by backup catcher Kyle Higashioka. Gray took a shutout and 1-0 lead into the 8th when Julio Rodriguez hit a solo HR off Gray to tie the game. In the 8th, Nolan Arenado's SF off reliever Cade Smith brought home what proved to be the winning run.
Scott Blewett got his first WIBL win, with 1 hitless inning in relief. Megill got his second save of the series. Gray was the hard luck loser
GAME 5 GRE 3 CHA 0
Martin Perez pitched 7 shutout innings, allowing only 2 hits while giving up SIX walks - as Greensboro won the rubber game. Megill got his third save. William Contreras, Miguel Andujar and Stanton each had 2 hits for the Hoppers
The loss was costly for the Comets in more ways than one as their young 2B Jordan Westburg was HBP and injured. Westburg is expected to miss three weeks
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Greensboro wins the series 3-2 and shows that they may still be the team to beat in the NL East. Next: the Comets travel to Stamford to play another division rival while Greensboro host division rival Durham in a 6 game series.
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