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Bluellama44 · 07-30-2019, 08:10 AM

We swept Brooklyn! Serna had another stellar series, to go along with good hitting from Brockway (5 hits), Rittmeyer (6 hits), and Sandoval (4 hits + a grand slam). Our pitching was good enough, giving up 9 runs over the series. This series had it’s fair share of highlights, including Robbie Sandoval’s home run and Santana’s 1 hitter. I’d give the edge to Santana’s last out of his 1 hitter, since that is going to be hard to come by with our pitching staff, as we only have 2 pitchers capable of something like that.

Highlight of the series: Frank Santana’s 1 hit shutout. Series MVP: Francisco Serna, with 8 hits, 5 RBIs, and 2 home runs. There are still things to improve on, as we left 8 on base during game 1, and hit into 4 double plays in game 2. The bullpen wasn’t great either, but Manuel threw out our less valuable relievers and we still managed to win. It’s not like we have a top notch bullpen.

After a day off on Thursday, we head to Boston for another 3 game set on the road. The Doves will be our toughest competition yet. They are only 5-4, but the team is full of talent. Each and every one of the starters in their rotation are good, but it hasn’t translated to their group ERA (3.63 - 6th in the Veterans League). Their lineup is also massively underperforming, as everyone except for Antonio Padilla (former Bruin) is a threat. Nate Burns (0-1 1.69 ERA) and Bill Catania (2-0 0.60 ERA) look like a great 1-2 punch. We will be facing them both this series. TJ Martinez is a shutdown closer (0.00 ERA, 2 Saves), and Al Villalongo is the Doves’ leading hitter, with a .389 BA and 7 RBIs. Despite their low run total (27), everyone in the lineup has potential to hurt you. T.J. Keough will be slid down to 4th by Manuel Castro. Castro wants Serna batting 3rd with Rittmeyer in the 2 spot. Pedro Centeno will start game 1 with the 5th spot in the batting order. When Sandoval starts, he will bat 4th with Keough 5th. The Doves also happen to be managed by Wilson Molina. He will be looking for revenge.

4/15/11

Chicago Bruins (7-2) 1st in VL West (Portland Moose 2½ GB)
45 Runs Scored (2nd in VL)
34 runs against (Tied for 4th in VL)
3.48 Starters ERA (4th in VL)
3.68 Bullpen ERA (4th in VL)
.679 Defensive Eff. (5th in VL)

Game 1: The Bruins got the scoring started in the 1st inning from an RBI single by Francisco Serna. Boston scored 1 in the 4th from an RBI single and another in the 5th off of a solo shot from Nick Christophersen. Bobby Rittmeyer, who represented the tying run at 2nd base after a double, was thrown out at the plate after a T.J. Keough single. It looked like an extremely close play, which means we were milliseconds away from a tie game. Robbie Sandoval had a pinch hit single in the 9th, but it was too little too late as T.J. Martinez shut down the Bruins. This game gave Juan Garcia another tough luck loss, as his record is now 1-2 with a 2.62 ERA. (Doves: 2 Bruins: 1)

Game 2: The Bruins struck first once again, as Robbie Sandoval hit a 2 run single off of Andy Garcia. The lead didn’t last very long, as Tony Brower got blown up for 6 runs in the 2nd inning. Manuel Castro was visible pissed off, but let the veteran get out of it. I think Castro will be sharing a word or two with Brower in the dugout. 2 Bruins runs in the 4th included an RBI single by Jake McNeil, the long reliever that we could be seeing pitch over Brower in the future. Boston immediately struck back after a terrible error by T.J. Keough, an RBI fielder’s choice, and an RBI double by Bobby Torrice. The Doves later tagged along another run and sent their fans home happy. (Doves: 9 Bruins: 5).

Carolina Flyers 1B Ruggieri Frati had 5 hits during a 16-2 win over the Flamingos.
Carolina’s promising 26 year old starter Scott Lane will be out for 13 months after a Torn Rotator Cuff.

Game 3: Postponed!

I could not have been antsier to get out of Boston. The only problem is, we have to face the Flyers, a team that features elite closer Jordan Avalos, 2010 Whip Award winner Wayne Alcala, and red hot Ruggieri Frati.

07-30-2019, 08:10 AM	#28
Bluellama44 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 101	We swept Brooklyn! Serna had another stellar series, to go along with good hitting from Brockway (5 hits), Rittmeyer (6 hits), and Sandoval (4 hits + a grand slam). Our pitching was good enough, giving up 9 runs over the series. This series had it’s fair share of highlights, including Robbie Sandoval’s home run and Santana’s 1 hitter. I’d give the edge to Santana’s last out of his 1 hitter, since that is going to be hard to come by with our pitching staff, as we only have 2 pitchers capable of something like that. Highlight of the series: Frank Santana’s 1 hit shutout. Series MVP: Francisco Serna, with 8 hits, 5 RBIs, and 2 home runs. There are still things to improve on, as we left 8 on base during game 1, and hit into 4 double plays in game 2. The bullpen wasn’t great either, but Manuel threw out our less valuable relievers and we still managed to win. It’s not like we have a top notch bullpen. After a day off on Thursday, we head to Boston for another 3 game set on the road. The Doves will be our toughest competition yet. They are only 5-4, but the team is full of talent. Each and every one of the starters in their rotation are good, but it hasn’t translated to their group ERA (3.63 - 6th in the Veterans League). Their lineup is also massively underperforming, as everyone except for Antonio Padilla (former Bruin) is a threat. Nate Burns (0-1 1.69 ERA) and Bill Catania (2-0 0.60 ERA) look like a great 1-2 punch. We will be facing them both this series. TJ Martinez is a shutdown closer (0.00 ERA, 2 Saves), and Al Villalongo is the Doves’ leading hitter, with a .389 BA and 7 RBIs. Despite their low run total (27), everyone in the lineup has potential to hurt you. T.J. Keough will be slid down to 4th by Manuel Castro. Castro wants Serna batting 3rd with Rittmeyer in the 2 spot. Pedro Centeno will start game 1 with the 5th spot in the batting order. When Sandoval starts, he will bat 4th with Keough 5th. The Doves also happen to be managed by Wilson Molina. He will be looking for revenge. 4/15/11 Chicago Bruins (7-2) 1st in VL West (Portland Moose 2½ GB) 45 Runs Scored (2nd in VL) 34 runs against (Tied for 4th in VL) 3.48 Starters ERA (4th in VL) 3.68 Bullpen ERA (4th in VL) .679 Defensive Eff. (5th in VL) Game 1: The Bruins got the scoring started in the 1st inning from an RBI single by Francisco Serna. Boston scored 1 in the 4th from an RBI single and another in the 5th off of a solo shot from Nick Christophersen. Bobby Rittmeyer, who represented the tying run at 2nd base after a double, was thrown out at the plate after a T.J. Keough single. It looked like an extremely close play, which means we were milliseconds away from a tie game. Robbie Sandoval had a pinch hit single in the 9th, but it was too little too late as T.J. Martinez shut down the Bruins. This game gave Juan Garcia another tough luck loss, as his record is now 1-2 with a 2.62 ERA. (Doves: 2 Bruins: 1) Game 2: The Bruins struck first once again, as Robbie Sandoval hit a 2 run single off of Andy Garcia. The lead didn’t last very long, as Tony Brower got blown up for 6 runs in the 2nd inning. Manuel Castro was visible pissed off, but let the veteran get out of it. I think Castro will be sharing a word or two with Brower in the dugout. 2 Bruins runs in the 4th included an RBI single by Jake McNeil, the long reliever that we could be seeing pitch over Brower in the future. Boston immediately struck back after a terrible error by T.J. Keough, an RBI fielder’s choice, and an RBI double by Bobby Torrice. The Doves later tagged along another run and sent their fans home happy. (Doves: 9 Bruins: 5). Carolina Flyers 1B Ruggieri Frati had 5 hits during a 16-2 win over the Flamingos. Carolina’s promising 26 year old starter Scott Lane will be out for 13 months after a Torn Rotator Cuff. Game 3: Postponed! I could not have been antsier to get out of Boston. The only problem is, we have to face the Flyers, a team that features elite closer Jordan Avalos, 2010 Whip Award winner Wayne Alcala, and red hot Ruggieri Frati.