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ayaghmour2 · 01-03-2023, 03:00 PM

Weekly Record: 2-4
Seasonal Record: 2-4 (7th, 3 GB)
Stars of the Week
Rich Langton : 25 AB, 10 H, 0 HR, 3 RBI, .400 AVG, .847 OPS
Cliff Moss : 23 AB, 6 H, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .261 AVG, .946 OPS
Ken Matson : 1 Win, 2.0 IP, 0 BB, 0 K, 0.00 ERA

Schedule
4-17: Win vs Stars (3-4)
4-18: Win vs Stars (6-7): 11 innings
4-19: Loss vs Stars (5-0)
4-20: Loss vs Saints (5-6)
4-21: Loss vs Saints (1-2)
4-22: Loss vs Saints (2-4)

Recap
There are much better ways to start the season then a subpar 2-4 week, but that's how 1945 will kick off for the Cougars. I'd like to blame one run losses, that's how two of our games ended, but both of our wins were of the one run variety as well. Taking two of three from the Stars fit, but the sweep at the hands of the Saints hurt. Not only were we at home, but they were just swept in four games against the Kings. Didn't do us much good, as we start the opening week 3 games out of first and in seventh place.

After pitching so well in the Spring, our starters struggled, with just Harry Parker putting up solid starts. His win on Opening Day was actually worse then his loss against the Saints, as he went just 6.2 innings with 8 hits, 3 runs, a walk, and 3 strikeouts. In the loss, he completed seven innings, charged with 5 hits, 2 runs, and 3 walks with a strikeout. Billy Riley was our other two start starter, picking up a no decision and a loss. The no decision was worse, as Riley allowed 9 hits, 6 runs, and 3 walks with a single strikeout in 6.1 innings pitched. His control eluded him against the Saints, charged with 4 hits and runs with 5 walks and strikeouts in 8 innings pitched. Ken Matson picked up the victory in the no decision, tossing a scoreless 10th and 11th with just a single hit allowed. That performance earned him a start, as Angel Lopez was roughed up in the opener with Montreal. Lopez allowed 8 hits, 6 runs, and 6 walks with a strikeout in 6.2 innings pitched. The last start went to Art White, who left with two outs in the ninth. He allowed 13 hits, 5 runs, and a walk with 3 strikeouts. Rusty Petrick pitched well in relief, throwing 6 innings across 3 outings. Petrick picked up a save, allowing 2 hits and 5 walks with 5 strikeouts. He's adapted well to the stopper role, and while he may earn starts later in the season, if he keeps pitching like this, there's no reason to mess with it. It's hard to pitch as poorly as a team as we did this week, so I'm hoping we can get back on track quickly.

The offense had its issues, but you can't blame the corner outfield. Cliff Moss showcased plenty of pop, hitting three homers in a 6-for-23 week. Moss also doubled, while scoring three times and driving in five. Rich Langton had a welcomed return to the starting lineup, going 10-for-25 with a double, steal, walk, 2 runs, and 3 RBIs. The rest of the starters didn't provide much, but part-timers Don Lee and Ken Mayhugh got off to great starts. Lee went 3-for-7 with a double, 5 walks, and 3 RBIs while Mayhugh was 2-for-6 with a double, 2 runs, and 2 walks. On the other side, Orlin Yates and Steve Jones had the worst weeks, combining to go 2-for-26. Both hits came from Jones while Yates walked twice, but the two gloveman were nearly automatic outs. We'll need to get more runners on base if we want to compete, but there's a reason I wasn't too excited about our offense this season.

Looking Ahead
A much needed off day to start the week, before we head to Brooklyn for what may be a tough three game set with the Kings. Since they swept the Saints, and are now 6-2 and tied with the Cannons for first, we may not have much luck on the road. Even though they're off to start the week, we'll still likely face their 4 and 5 in Bud Hastings (11-12, 4.12, 60) and Clarence Barton (5-5, 3.95, 44), and replacement ace Dick Farmer (1-3, 5.57, 22), now that Jim Kenny (18-14, 2.99, 74) is serving in the Army. On paper, these are very favorable matchups for us, but the offense is not yet a well oiled machine. There's isn't either, but 27-year-od rookie Ben Brazel went 10-for-19 with a double, triple, and steal in his debut week. He doesn't have much help, but they do have a strong corner outfield in Orie Martinez (.285, 13, 74) and Vernon Ruch (.290, 6, 48). We need to get back on track quickly, but the Kings will give us trouble on our first road series.

We'll then get a quick chance at revenge, as the Saints will head back to Chicago for a three game set. I'm hoping we'll miss Pat Weakly (11-15, 4.32, 122) this time, after he allowed just 3 hits, a run, and 3 walks with 5 strikeouts in their 2-1 win. One arm that won't be joining the Saints is Jake DeYoung, who tore his UCL in a 10-9 loss to the Kings. We'll also have to do a better job keeping Vic Crawford in check, as the veteran first basemen was 5-for-12 against us, and 11-for-27 on the week with 2 homers and 10 RBIs. Gordie Perkins had a nice debut week, going 8-for-27 with 2 doubles and 5 RBIs. After such a poor showing, there is nowhere to go but up, and after being so good against the Saints last year, I like our chances in the rematch.

01-03-2023, 03:00 PM	#974
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,012	Week 1: April 16th-April 22nd Weekly Record: 2-4 Seasonal Record: 2-4 (7th, 3 GB) Stars of the Week Rich Langton : 25 AB, 10 H, 0 HR, 3 RBI, .400 AVG, .847 OPS Cliff Moss : 23 AB, 6 H, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .261 AVG, .946 OPS Ken Matson : 1 Win, 2.0 IP, 0 BB, 0 K, 0.00 ERA Schedule 4-17: Win vs Stars (3-4) 4-18: Win vs Stars (6-7): 11 innings 4-19: Loss vs Stars (5-0) 4-20: Loss vs Saints (5-6) 4-21: Loss vs Saints (1-2) 4-22: Loss vs Saints (2-4) Recap There are much better ways to start the season then a subpar 2-4 week, but that's how 1945 will kick off for the Cougars. I'd like to blame one run losses, that's how two of our games ended, but both of our wins were of the one run variety as well. Taking two of three from the Stars fit, but the sweep at the hands of the Saints hurt. Not only were we at home, but they were just swept in four games against the Kings. Didn't do us much good, as we start the opening week 3 games out of first and in seventh place. After pitching so well in the Spring, our starters struggled, with just Harry Parker putting up solid starts. His win on Opening Day was actually worse then his loss against the Saints, as he went just 6.2 innings with 8 hits, 3 runs, a walk, and 3 strikeouts. In the loss, he completed seven innings, charged with 5 hits, 2 runs, and 3 walks with a strikeout. Billy Riley was our other two start starter, picking up a no decision and a loss. The no decision was worse, as Riley allowed 9 hits, 6 runs, and 3 walks with a single strikeout in 6.1 innings pitched. His control eluded him against the Saints, charged with 4 hits and runs with 5 walks and strikeouts in 8 innings pitched. Ken Matson picked up the victory in the no decision, tossing a scoreless 10th and 11th with just a single hit allowed. That performance earned him a start, as Angel Lopez was roughed up in the opener with Montreal. Lopez allowed 8 hits, 6 runs, and 6 walks with a strikeout in 6.2 innings pitched. The last start went to Art White, who left with two outs in the ninth. He allowed 13 hits, 5 runs, and a walk with 3 strikeouts. Rusty Petrick pitched well in relief, throwing 6 innings across 3 outings. Petrick picked up a save, allowing 2 hits and 5 walks with 5 strikeouts. He's adapted well to the stopper role, and while he may earn starts later in the season, if he keeps pitching like this, there's no reason to mess with it. It's hard to pitch as poorly as a team as we did this week, so I'm hoping we can get back on track quickly. The offense had its issues, but you can't blame the corner outfield. Cliff Moss showcased plenty of pop, hitting three homers in a 6-for-23 week. Moss also doubled, while scoring three times and driving in five. Rich Langton had a welcomed return to the starting lineup, going 10-for-25 with a double, steal, walk, 2 runs, and 3 RBIs. The rest of the starters didn't provide much, but part-timers Don Lee and Ken Mayhugh got off to great starts. Lee went 3-for-7 with a double, 5 walks, and 3 RBIs while Mayhugh was 2-for-6 with a double, 2 runs, and 2 walks. On the other side, Orlin Yates and Steve Jones had the worst weeks, combining to go 2-for-26. Both hits came from Jones while Yates walked twice, but the two gloveman were nearly automatic outs. We'll need to get more runners on base if we want to compete, but there's a reason I wasn't too excited about our offense this season. Looking Ahead A much needed off day to start the week, before we head to Brooklyn for what may be a tough three game set with the Kings. Since they swept the Saints, and are now 6-2 and tied with the Cannons for first, we may not have much luck on the road. Even though they're off to start the week, we'll still likely face their 4 and 5 in Bud Hastings (11-12, 4.12, 60) and Clarence Barton (5-5, 3.95, 44), and replacement ace Dick Farmer (1-3, 5.57, 22), now that Jim Kenny (18-14, 2.99, 74) is serving in the Army. On paper, these are very favorable matchups for us, but the offense is not yet a well oiled machine. There's isn't either, but 27-year-od rookie Ben Brazel went 10-for-19 with a double, triple, and steal in his debut week. He doesn't have much help, but they do have a strong corner outfield in Orie Martinez (.285, 13, 74) and Vernon Ruch (.290, 6, 48). We need to get back on track quickly, but the Kings will give us trouble on our first road series. We'll then get a quick chance at revenge, as the Saints will head back to Chicago for a three game set. I'm hoping we'll miss Pat Weakly (11-15, 4.32, 122) this time, after he allowed just 3 hits, a run, and 3 walks with 5 strikeouts in their 2-1 win. One arm that won't be joining the Saints is Jake DeYoung, who tore his UCL in a 10-9 loss to the Kings. We'll also have to do a better job keeping Vic Crawford in check, as the veteran first basemen was 5-for-12 against us, and 11-for-27 on the week with 2 homers and 10 RBIs. Gordie Perkins had a nice debut week, going 8-for-27 with 2 doubles and 5 RBIs. After such a poor showing, there is nowhere to go but up, and after being so good against the Saints last year, I like our chances in the rematch.