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Eugene Church · 06-11-2009, 07:52 PM

The Islandian Times

March 2, 2004

Hurricanes Hill Corps Key To Success
The Cape Coral Hurricanes have been on a seesaw in their three years in the Islandian Pro Alliance. Up in year one with a third-place finish and 75-75 record, 11 games behind. Down in 2002 with a mediocre 69-85 mark, falling to seventh place and a horrible 33 games out. Then rebounding back up to second place with an impressive 84-70 record, but 12 games back of the champion San Alejo Montaneros.

One vital element is missing from the Cape Coral arsenal - hitting with power. The 'Canes have the pitching, but just can't compete offensively in the long ball department. Zoggy Miller is hoping that two rookies will give his ball club a boost. LF Kippy Doyle and 3B Lonnie Moon will be given an opportunity to perk up the power and the offense. Even if they are successful, it may not be enough to overtake the powerful San Alejo Montaneros.

Miller has two standout starters in Cody Burg (18-10 1.87) and Jeff Salow (21-13 3.22). Burg topped the Tycobbian Union with a sensational 1.87 ERA. But overall, pitching depth is lacking. The Hurricanes could use a consistent closer.

Best Pitchers: Cody Burg (18-10 1.87) and Jeff Salow (21-13 3.22)

Best Hitters: C Fats Dalton (.314 BA/13 HR/87 RBI) and 2B Hoshi Sato (.312 BA/15 HR/74 RBI)

06-11-2009, 07:52 PM	#1003
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,695 Blog Entries: 1	The Islandian Times March 2, 2004 Hurricanes Hill Corps Key To Success The Cape Coral Hurricanes have been on a seesaw in their three years in the Islandian Pro Alliance. Up in year one with a third-place finish and 75-75 record, 11 games behind. Down in 2002 with a mediocre 69-85 mark, falling to seventh place and a horrible 33 games out. Then rebounding back up to second place with an impressive 84-70 record, but 12 games back of the champion San Alejo Montaneros. One vital element is missing from the Cape Coral arsenal - hitting with power. The 'Canes have the pitching, but just can't compete offensively in the long ball department. Zoggy Miller is hoping that two rookies will give his ball club a boost. LF Kippy Doyle and 3B Lonnie Moon will be given an opportunity to perk up the power and the offense. Even if they are successful, it may not be enough to overtake the powerful San Alejo Montaneros. Miller has two standout starters in Cody Burg (18-10 1.87) and Jeff Salow (21-13 3.22). Burg topped the Tycobbian Union with a sensational 1.87 ERA. But overall, pitching depth is lacking. The Hurricanes could use a consistent closer. Best Pitchers: Cody Burg (18-10 1.87) and Jeff Salow (21-13 3.22) Best Hitters: C Fats Dalton (.314 BA/13 HR/87 RBI) and 2B Hoshi Sato (.312 BA/15 HR/74 RBI)