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BirdWatcher · 06-17-2018, 08:44 PM

Week-in-Review: May 23rd-May 29th, 1966. The Brewers got the week off heading very much in the wrong direction as a team, and lost the final game of the 4-game series against Oklahoma City followed by dropping both games of a 2-game series against the mighty. L.A. Spinners. Things then got a bit better though as they met the Phoenix Speed Devils, who had recently vaulted over them into 3rd place, for 5 games at Brewers Grounds and took 4 out of 5 to end the week at an even 4-4.

Who's Hoppy? Veteran fan favorite, A.J. White (.279/408/.357, 1.0 WAR) had a solid week as he went 7 for 22 with 4 runs scored, 4 RBI, 2 doubles (3), and 2 stolen bases (6). Although, as you can see below, his age is really starting to take a toll on his defensive range. Fortunately though, his cannon arm at third base remains intact. (Local scuttlebutt is that with it looking unlikely the team will be retaining the services of first baseman Mark Compton who is eligible for free agency at the end of the season, they are considering auditioning White for that position in spring training so that the much more solid defensive player, Hector Uribe, who has also been pretty good with the bat this season, can get more playing time next season at third.)

Who's Hungover? As always these days, Zack Banks (.223/.258/.380, 0.4 WAR.) Zack, who is finding himself getting a bit more rest these days, went 1 for 16 on the week with 2 runs scored, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 4 K, and 1 stolen base (5).

What's Brewing Around the League: A bit of a shakeup in the Shoeless Joe League as the reigning WPK champion Jacksonville Wolf Pack squad takes over first place with a 24-19 record, surging Boston Berserkers are now in second at 22-18, and the Pittsburgh Roadrunners, who have lost 5 straight, drop into a 3rd place tie with the Columbus Whalers at 23-19. Los Angeles continues to dominate the Moonlight Graham League (27-12) although the red-hot Portland Wild Things, at 30-16, are doing their best to track them down. The Brewers are in 3rd place with their 24-21 mark.

Streak Souffront Saga: Another decent week for Ruben (.273/.304/.353, 0.0 WAR) as he collected 9 hits in 27 AB's, hit 3 doubles (6), though he only scored 1 run and drove in 1, and while he swiped his 6th base of the year, he also was cut down trying to steal for the 4th time. Ruben did collect a pair of OF assists, including a huge second out at third base in the 9th inning that was key to preserving a 2-1 victory over Phoenix.

Brewers Power Ranking: #8 (#1 L.A., #2 POR, #3 BOS, #4 COL, #5 S.F.)
Brewers Record: 24-21, .533, 3rd place MGL, 6 gb L.A.

06-17-2018, 08:44 PM	#111
BirdWatcher Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 4,263	Week-in-Review: May 23rd-May 29th, 1966. The Brewers got the week off heading very much in the wrong direction as a team, and lost the final game of the 4-game series against Oklahoma City followed by dropping both games of a 2-game series against the mighty. L.A. Spinners. Things then got a bit better though as they met the Phoenix Speed Devils, who had recently vaulted over them into 3rd place, for 5 games at Brewers Grounds and took 4 out of 5 to end the week at an even 4-4. Who's Hoppy? Veteran fan favorite, A.J. White (.279/408/.357, 1.0 WAR) had a solid week as he went 7 for 22 with 4 runs scored, 4 RBI, 2 doubles (3), and 2 stolen bases (6). Although, as you can see below, his age is really starting to take a toll on his defensive range. Fortunately though, his cannon arm at third base remains intact. (Local scuttlebutt is that with it looking unlikely the team will be retaining the services of first baseman Mark Compton who is eligible for free agency at the end of the season, they are considering auditioning White for that position in spring training so that the much more solid defensive player, Hector Uribe, who has also been pretty good with the bat this season, can get more playing time next season at third.) Who's Hungover? As always these days, Zack Banks (.223/.258/.380, 0.4 WAR.) Zack, who is finding himself getting a bit more rest these days, went 1 for 16 on the week with 2 runs scored, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 4 K, and 1 stolen base (5). What's Brewing Around the League: A bit of a shakeup in the Shoeless Joe League as the reigning WPK champion Jacksonville Wolf Pack squad takes over first place with a 24-19 record, surging Boston Berserkers are now in second at 22-18, and the Pittsburgh Roadrunners, who have lost 5 straight, drop into a 3rd place tie with the Columbus Whalers at 23-19. Los Angeles continues to dominate the Moonlight Graham League (27-12) although the red-hot Portland Wild Things, at 30-16, are doing their best to track them down. The Brewers are in 3rd place with their 24-21 mark. Streak Souffront Saga: Another decent week for Ruben (.273/.304/.353, 0.0 WAR) as he collected 9 hits in 27 AB's, hit 3 doubles (6), though he only scored 1 run and drove in 1, and while he swiped his 6th base of the year, he also was cut down trying to steal for the 4th time. Ruben did collect a pair of OF assists, including a huge second out at third base in the 9th inning that was key to preserving a 2-1 victory over Phoenix. Brewers Power Ranking: #8 (#1 L.A., #2 POR, #3 BOS, #4 COL, #5 S.F.) Brewers Record: 24-21, .533, 3rd place MGL, 6 gb L.A. Attached Images Last edited by BirdWatcher; 06-17-2018 at 08:46 PM.