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ayaghmour2 · 12-23-2021, 11:36 AM

Weekly Record: 3-3
Seasonal Record: 12-12 (4th, 5.5 GB)
Stars of the Week
John Lawson : 23 AB, 10 H, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .435 AVG, 1.219 OPS
Leo Mitchell : 19 AB, 7 H, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .368 AVG, .955 OPS
Carlos Montes : 21 AB, 7 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, .333 AVG, .845 OPS

Schedule
5-6: Loss at Wolves (1-3)
5-7: Win at Wolves (4-2)
5-8: Loss at Cannons (3-5)
5-9: Loss at Cannons (3-7)
5-11: Win vs Stars (2-3)
5-12: Win vs Stars (2-5)

Recap
Guess what!?!?!? Another 3-3 week! We truly are the posterchild for mediocrity! Somehow, we managed to win our one-run game this week, but even after winning series against popular pennant winning predictors Toronto and New York, we managed to let the once lowly Baltimore Cannon turned unbeatable Cincinnati Cannons beat us. Our offense has just beyond terrible, 5 runs are most this week while thrice scoring three, and despite allowing the fewest runs in the CA, we can't win games because of our 7th ranked offense. This season has been very frustrating, but at least we are back home!

The offense sucks as a whole, but don't tell John Lawson! The vet went 10-for-23 with a homer, 5 runs, and 5 RBIs. His right hand, or dare I say, left hand man Leo Mitchell was 7-for-19 with a steal, homer, 5 runs, and 2 RBIs. Carlos Montes had a nice week as well, 7-for-21 with a pair of doubles and runs scored, as well as a stolen base. Leon Drake once again had his best week of this season, but at least this time it was a good week! The former Dynamo and Foresters was 5-for-16, and while still homerless, doubled twice, scored a run, and drove in two. Harry Mead got in just two games, but he was 4-for-7 with a triple and run scored. It seems this year the catcher who plays less, plays better, although Mead is off to a tremendous .359/.432/.641 (197 OPS+) start as he approached his 50th plate appearance.

The pitching sans Papenfus was tremendous, while Peter the Heater allowed 8 hits, 7 runs (6 earned), and 5 walks in a loss. He did strike out 7 in 6, but he still struggles starting FABL games. Jim Lonardo looked like himself again, and got a win and loss in his 17 innings. He allowed 15 hits, 5 runs (4 earned), and 3 walks with 5 strikeouts. Milt Fritz got a loss in a start that deserved a win, going 8 with 8 hits, 5 runs (3 earned), 5 walks, and 2 strikeouts. Dick Lyons got a win, 8 innings with 9 hits, 2 runs, and a strikeout. Rusty Watts was effective out of the pen, releveling Harry Parker after four hitters as a finger blister got in his way. The fireballer went 6.2 with 5 hits, an earned run, an unearned run, and 3 walks and strikeouts in his first game of the year. Joe Brown picked up two saves, but allowed 6 hits and 2 walks with a punch-out in 2.2 innings pitched.

Looking Ahead
We can sweep the Stars with a win and the finale, and would jump ahead of the 13-12 third place team. We get Billy Riley, who is 3-2 with a 4.14 ERA (93 ERA+), 1.41 WHIP, 10 walks, and 13 strikeouts. Chink Stickels, a new fan favorite in New York, is hitting .343/.391/.600 (168 OPS+) with 7 doubles, 4 triples, 4 homers, and 21 RBIs. Fellow outfielder Hub Parks has not looked good, as the 26-year-old and top prospect is hitting just .257/.264/.321 (60 OPS+) so far. I do like our chances in the finale, and since we can't go 3-3 this week, maybe we can continue our win streak.

Our next guest is three with Cleveland, who are in last place by just half a game at 10-17. The Foresters have really started cold, in large part due to Rube McCormick. The 35-year-old is 0-4 with a poor 6.62 ERA (59 ERA+), 1.59 WHIP, 11 walks, and 6 strikeouts, and he's doing his best to pitch his way out of the rotation. The opposite is true for former Cougar Dave Rankin, who despite being 3-3, has a nice 2.65 ERA (148 ERA+) and 1.18 WHIP with 10 walks and 18 strikeouts. The offense has struggled, and we'll miss superstar fielder George Dawson, who should be back next week. In his place, Jake Creel, a former 12th Overall Pick, has really struggled at the plate. The 25-year-old rookie made his debut this week, and hit just .115/.111/.115 (-39 OPS+), with three hits and strikeouts. Dan Fowler isn't doing great either, hitting just .263/.357/.368 (98 OPS+) with 2 doubles, a triple, 2 homers, and 15 RBIs. Of course, the always hustling Mel Carroll isn't having any trouble, slashing .375/.398/.464 (131 OPS+) with 4 doubles, 2 homers, and 14 RBIs. We really need these wins, as our week ends much tougher then it starts.

We get two games with Toronto, who still hold a one game lead over the Cannons. At 19-8, we did manage to give Bernie Johnson his first loss, and the lefty is now 5-1 with a 2.36 ERA (166 ERA+), 1.11 WHIP, 10 walks, and 11 strikeouts. Joe Hancock dispensed of us easily, and his 2.15 ERA (182 ERA+) is now better then his rotation mate. Hancock is 4-1 with a 1.11 WHIP, 13 walks, and 23 strikeouts. I hope we instead get George Garrison, who despite his immense talent, is 2-3 with a 5.29 ERA (74 ERA+), 1.50 WHIP, 9 walks, and 18 strikeouts. And of course, Fred McCormick is still ripping the ball all around the field. Still no homers, although I'm sure Chicago will make it easy for him, but it's hard to top his .378/.474/.480 (157 OPS+) season line. The leagues most skilled hitter has tallied 8 doubles, a triple, 8 RBIs, and 18 walks as he looks to win yet another Whitney Award. Mr. Versatility Tom Fredrick has shook off a slow start, and the talented 24-year-old is hitting .310/.376/.405 (110 OPS+) with 4 doubles, 2 triples, and 6 RBIs. Larry Vestal is still hitting .400, slashing .408/.441/.660 (192 OPS+) while outperforming McCormick with 8 doubles, 6 triples, 2 homers, and 18 RBIs. Toronto is as good as it gets, but if we can beat them in Toronto, we should be able to beat them in Chicago!

We finish the week with the first of three with our new nemesis, the Cincinnati Cannons. We have yet to beat Cincy, who is 18-9 and may end up in first sooner rather then later, especially if we dispose of the Wolves. Rufus Barrell has started to heat up, 2 or fewer runs in his last three starts to improve to 4-1. He has a nice 3.21 ERA (120 ERA+), 0.97 WHIP, 8 walks, and 26 strikeouts as he approaches his 23rd birthday. The pitching has been great, allowing fewer runs then everyone but us, and the staffs worst ERA is Rusty Petrick's 3.71 (103 ERA+). William Jones keeps building his hall case, 3-2 with a 2.74 ERA (140 ERA+), 1.13 WHIP, 12 walks, and 19 strikeouts on his third team in two seasons. Doug Lightbody quickly came back to earth, but Love and Galloway are still hitting over .380, with Moxie hitting .370. Easily the best performing outfield in the game, although I know the former Cougar won't be able to keep pace. Galloway, however, is a bonafide star, and his .387/.483/.602 (196 OPS+) batting line is almost better then when he was hitting .500 in high school. He's added 7 doubles, 5 triples, a homer, 2 steals, and 20 RBIs, while also being a slightly above average defender (2.1 ZR, 1.019 EFF) out in center. We at least can't get swept this week by them, as we'll have to wait until next week to finish the series.

No time for a minor league report yet, I may end up adding one later tonight if I have time.

12-23-2021, 11:36 AM	#685
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Week 4: May 6th-May 12th Weekly Record: 3-3 Seasonal Record: 12-12 (4th, 5.5 GB) Stars of the Week John Lawson : 23 AB, 10 H, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .435 AVG, 1.219 OPS Leo Mitchell : 19 AB, 7 H, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .368 AVG, .955 OPS Carlos Montes : 21 AB, 7 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, .333 AVG, .845 OPS Schedule 5-6: Loss at Wolves (1-3) 5-7: Win at Wolves (4-2) 5-8: Loss at Cannons (3-5) 5-9: Loss at Cannons (3-7) 5-11: Win vs Stars (2-3) 5-12: Win vs Stars (2-5) Recap Guess what!?!?!? Another 3-3 week! We truly are the posterchild for mediocrity! Somehow, we managed to win our one-run game this week, but even after winning series against popular pennant winning predictors Toronto and New York, we managed to let the once lowly Baltimore Cannon turned unbeatable Cincinnati Cannons beat us. Our offense has just beyond terrible, 5 runs are most this week while thrice scoring three, and despite allowing the fewest runs in the CA, we can't win games because of our 7th ranked offense. This season has been very frustrating, but at least we are back home! The offense sucks as a whole, but don't tell John Lawson! The vet went 10-for-23 with a homer, 5 runs, and 5 RBIs. His right hand, or dare I say, left hand man Leo Mitchell was 7-for-19 with a steal, homer, 5 runs, and 2 RBIs. Carlos Montes had a nice week as well, 7-for-21 with a pair of doubles and runs scored, as well as a stolen base. Leon Drake once again had his best week of this season, but at least this time it was a good week! The former Dynamo and Foresters was 5-for-16, and while still homerless, doubled twice, scored a run, and drove in two. Harry Mead got in just two games, but he was 4-for-7 with a triple and run scored. It seems this year the catcher who plays less, plays better, although Mead is off to a tremendous .359/.432/.641 (197 OPS+) start as he approached his 50th plate appearance. The pitching sans Papenfus was tremendous, while Peter the Heater allowed 8 hits, 7 runs (6 earned), and 5 walks in a loss. He did strike out 7 in 6, but he still struggles starting FABL games. Jim Lonardo looked like himself again, and got a win and loss in his 17 innings. He allowed 15 hits, 5 runs (4 earned), and 3 walks with 5 strikeouts. Milt Fritz got a loss in a start that deserved a win, going 8 with 8 hits, 5 runs (3 earned), 5 walks, and 2 strikeouts. Dick Lyons got a win, 8 innings with 9 hits, 2 runs, and a strikeout. Rusty Watts was effective out of the pen, releveling Harry Parker after four hitters as a finger blister got in his way. The fireballer went 6.2 with 5 hits, an earned run, an unearned run, and 3 walks and strikeouts in his first game of the year. Joe Brown picked up two saves, but allowed 6 hits and 2 walks with a punch-out in 2.2 innings pitched. Looking Ahead We can sweep the Stars with a win and the finale, and would jump ahead of the 13-12 third place team. We get Billy Riley, who is 3-2 with a 4.14 ERA (93 ERA+), 1.41 WHIP, 10 walks, and 13 strikeouts. Chink Stickels, a new fan favorite in New York, is hitting .343/.391/.600 (168 OPS+) with 7 doubles, 4 triples, 4 homers, and 21 RBIs. Fellow outfielder Hub Parks has not looked good, as the 26-year-old and top prospect is hitting just .257/.264/.321 (60 OPS+) so far. I do like our chances in the finale, and since we can't go 3-3 this week, maybe we can continue our win streak. Our next guest is three with Cleveland, who are in last place by just half a game at 10-17. The Foresters have really started cold, in large part due to Rube McCormick. The 35-year-old is 0-4 with a poor 6.62 ERA (59 ERA+), 1.59 WHIP, 11 walks, and 6 strikeouts, and he's doing his best to pitch his way out of the rotation. The opposite is true for former Cougar Dave Rankin, who despite being 3-3, has a nice 2.65 ERA (148 ERA+) and 1.18 WHIP with 10 walks and 18 strikeouts. The offense has struggled, and we'll miss superstar fielder George Dawson, who should be back next week. In his place, Jake Creel, a former 12th Overall Pick, has really struggled at the plate. The 25-year-old rookie made his debut this week, and hit just .115/.111/.115 (-39 OPS+), with three hits and strikeouts. Dan Fowler isn't doing great either, hitting just .263/.357/.368 (98 OPS+) with 2 doubles, a triple, 2 homers, and 15 RBIs. Of course, the always hustling Mel Carroll isn't having any trouble, slashing .375/.398/.464 (131 OPS+) with 4 doubles, 2 homers, and 14 RBIs. We really need these wins, as our week ends much tougher then it starts. We get two games with Toronto, who still hold a one game lead over the Cannons. At 19-8, we did manage to give Bernie Johnson his first loss, and the lefty is now 5-1 with a 2.36 ERA (166 ERA+), 1.11 WHIP, 10 walks, and 11 strikeouts. Joe Hancock dispensed of us easily, and his 2.15 ERA (182 ERA+) is now better then his rotation mate. Hancock is 4-1 with a 1.11 WHIP, 13 walks, and 23 strikeouts. I hope we instead get George Garrison, who despite his immense talent, is 2-3 with a 5.29 ERA (74 ERA+), 1.50 WHIP, 9 walks, and 18 strikeouts. And of course, Fred McCormick is still ripping the ball all around the field. Still no homers, although I'm sure Chicago will make it easy for him, but it's hard to top his .378/.474/.480 (157 OPS+) season line. The leagues most skilled hitter has tallied 8 doubles, a triple, 8 RBIs, and 18 walks as he looks to win yet another Whitney Award. Mr. Versatility Tom Fredrick has shook off a slow start, and the talented 24-year-old is hitting .310/.376/.405 (110 OPS+) with 4 doubles, 2 triples, and 6 RBIs. Larry Vestal is still hitting .400, slashing .408/.441/.660 (192 OPS+) while outperforming McCormick with 8 doubles, 6 triples, 2 homers, and 18 RBIs. Toronto is as good as it gets, but if we can beat them in Toronto, we should be able to beat them in Chicago! We finish the week with the first of three with our new nemesis, the Cincinnati Cannons. We have yet to beat Cincy, who is 18-9 and may end up in first sooner rather then later, especially if we dispose of the Wolves. Rufus Barrell has started to heat up, 2 or fewer runs in his last three starts to improve to 4-1. He has a nice 3.21 ERA (120 ERA+), 0.97 WHIP, 8 walks, and 26 strikeouts as he approaches his 23rd birthday. The pitching has been great, allowing fewer runs then everyone but us, and the staffs worst ERA is Rusty Petrick's 3.71 (103 ERA+). William Jones keeps building his hall case, 3-2 with a 2.74 ERA (140 ERA+), 1.13 WHIP, 12 walks, and 19 strikeouts on his third team in two seasons. Doug Lightbody quickly came back to earth, but Love and Galloway are still hitting over .380, with Moxie hitting .370. Easily the best performing outfield in the game, although I know the former Cougar won't be able to keep pace. Galloway, however, is a bonafide star, and his .387/.483/.602 (196 OPS+) batting line is almost better then when he was hitting .500 in high school. He's added 7 doubles, 5 triples, a homer, 2 steals, and 20 RBIs, while also being a slightly above average defender (2.1 ZR, 1.019 EFF) out in center. We at least can't get swept this week by them, as we'll have to wait until next week to finish the series. No time for a minor league report yet, I may end up adding one later tonight if I have time.