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BirdWatcher · 06-29-2018, 11:33 PM

Week-in-Review: June 27th- July 3rd, 1966. The Brewers continue their uneven play as they get swept in a 4-game series at Phoenix, three of the games decided by 2 runs and the other a 1-0 defeat. They then right themselves a bit by winning 3 of 4 against the lowly Charlotte Sting at home.

Who's Hoppy? Center fielder Zack Banks (.268/.325/.464, 1.8 WAR) has been coming on of late (perhaps he is hearing the rapid footsteps of Pat Rondeau approaching from AAA.) Zack went 12 for 29 on the week with 3 runs scored (33), 6 RBI (32), 4 doubles (10), 1 triple (6), 1 HR (7), 3 walks (17), 4 strikeouts (44) and was caught stealing once (11, with only 7 SB's.) The most surprising thing, other than the disappointing stolen base rate for a player projected to be a gifted runner and base stealer, is the unexpected power he has been displaying of late. Zack is on target to finish the season with 46 extra base hits in less than 500 plate appearances, and is on pace to nearly double his HR output of the '65 season. Veteran third baseman A.J. White (.330/.457/.419, 3.0 WAR) also continues his torrid pace as he went 8 for 18 on the week with 6 runs scored (37) and 5 RBI (26). While he walked only twice while striking out twice he now has 50 walks on the year to just 21 strikeouts. Starting pitcher Alex Burley (6-6, 2.02 ERA, 1.04 WHIP) won the tough-luck award for the week, as he lost both of his starts (1-0 and 3-1) in spite of continuing to pitch very well. He worked 15 innings, allowing just 4 runs (all earned) on 13 hits while striking out 7 (70) and walking 3 (16.)

Who's Hungover? Veteran rightfielder/first baseman Justin Schumann (.239/.303/.317) has been falling back to earth for quite awhile after a strong start earlier in the season. He was just 5 for 29 this week, with 1 double (3), 1 walk (13), and 5 strikeouts (24.) Second baseman Tanner Yurek (.231/.328/.364, 1.5 WAR) also continues to struggle. For the week he managed just 4 hits in 22 at bats. He did score 3 runs (31) and hit his 15th double of the year. But he also only walked 3 times (31) while striking out 6 times (52), and for a player with his reputation for having an excellent eye these numbers are highly surprising. Also, Tanner hit 20 homeruns in the 1965 season and this year is only on pace to hit half that in slightly more plate appearances.

What's Brewing Around the League? Although Columbus has been struggling a bit lately (3-7 in the last 10), they do manage to hold onto a slim lead in the SJL with a 47-33 record. Pittsburgh and Jacksonville are tied for second at 45-34, while a red-hot San Antonio Keys squad is right behind them at 45-39. Los Angeles and Portland, predictably, hold onto the two top spots in the MGL. They are 50-28 and 47-32 respectively. Baltimore holds onto third with a 43-37 mark. A distant third.

The Streak Souffront Saga: Ruben got off to a torrid start down at AAA but has cooled off a bit of late. Still, in his first 8 games with the Chester squad he has managed a slash line of .355/.417/.516. He is reportedly in a good mood and will be given some more time there to continue to regain his stroke and his confidence.

Brewer's Power Ranking: #12 (#1 L.A., #2 POR, #3 PIT, #4 JAC, #5 S.A.)
Brewer's Record: 40-40, .500, tied for 6th place, 11 gb L.A.

06-29-2018, 11:33 PM	#140
BirdWatcher Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 4,263	Week-in-Review: June 27th- July 3rd, 1966. The Brewers continue their uneven play as they get swept in a 4-game series at Phoenix, three of the games decided by 2 runs and the other a 1-0 defeat. They then right themselves a bit by winning 3 of 4 against the lowly Charlotte Sting at home. Who's Hoppy? Center fielder Zack Banks (.268/.325/.464, 1.8 WAR) has been coming on of late (perhaps he is hearing the rapid footsteps of Pat Rondeau approaching from AAA.) Zack went 12 for 29 on the week with 3 runs scored (33), 6 RBI (32), 4 doubles (10), 1 triple (6), 1 HR (7), 3 walks (17), 4 strikeouts (44) and was caught stealing once (11, with only 7 SB's.) The most surprising thing, other than the disappointing stolen base rate for a player projected to be a gifted runner and base stealer, is the unexpected power he has been displaying of late. Zack is on target to finish the season with 46 extra base hits in less than 500 plate appearances, and is on pace to nearly double his HR output of the '65 season. Veteran third baseman A.J. White (.330/.457/.419, 3.0 WAR) also continues his torrid pace as he went 8 for 18 on the week with 6 runs scored (37) and 5 RBI (26). While he walked only twice while striking out twice he now has 50 walks on the year to just 21 strikeouts. Starting pitcher Alex Burley (6-6, 2.02 ERA, 1.04 WHIP) won the tough-luck award for the week, as he lost both of his starts (1-0 and 3-1) in spite of continuing to pitch very well. He worked 15 innings, allowing just 4 runs (all earned) on 13 hits while striking out 7 (70) and walking 3 (16.) Who's Hungover? Veteran rightfielder/first baseman Justin Schumann (.239/.303/.317) has been falling back to earth for quite awhile after a strong start earlier in the season. He was just 5 for 29 this week, with 1 double (3), 1 walk (13), and 5 strikeouts (24.) Second baseman Tanner Yurek (.231/.328/.364, 1.5 WAR) also continues to struggle. For the week he managed just 4 hits in 22 at bats. He did score 3 runs (31) and hit his 15th double of the year. But he also only walked 3 times (31) while striking out 6 times (52), and for a player with his reputation for having an excellent eye these numbers are highly surprising. Also, Tanner hit 20 homeruns in the 1965 season and this year is only on pace to hit half that in slightly more plate appearances. What's Brewing Around the League? Although Columbus has been struggling a bit lately (3-7 in the last 10), they do manage to hold onto a slim lead in the SJL with a 47-33 record. Pittsburgh and Jacksonville are tied for second at 45-34, while a red-hot San Antonio Keys squad is right behind them at 45-39. Los Angeles and Portland, predictably, hold onto the two top spots in the MGL. They are 50-28 and 47-32 respectively. Baltimore holds onto third with a 43-37 mark. A distant third. The Streak Souffront Saga: Ruben got off to a torrid start down at AAA but has cooled off a bit of late. Still, in his first 8 games with the Chester squad he has managed a slash line of .355/.417/.516. He is reportedly in a good mood and will be given some more time there to continue to regain his stroke and his confidence. Brewer's Power Ranking: #12 (#1 L.A., #2 POR, #3 PIT, #4 JAC, #5 S.A.) Brewer's Record: 40-40, .500, tied for 6th place, 11 gb L.A. Attached Images Last edited by BirdWatcher; 06-29-2018 at 11:36 PM.