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Griever20 · 10-05-2025, 08:38 AM

Week 10: 3 @ Boston Aeros(31-21) , 3 vs Jacksonville Patriots(29-24)

May 27th

Alejandro Corral(R, 3-0 1.91) - Dylan Roberts(L, 3-2 4.97) Led the league in losses in 2022 with LAA.

Montreal Defeated by Aeros, 7-5

A 3-RBI performance from left fielder Alex Balderas, who finished 4th in the WL in home runs with 33 in 2015, led the Boston Aeros to a win over the Montreal Expos, 7-5. Carlos Duran wrapped it up, recording his 1st save. Boston is now 32-21. Montreal is 33-21.

Boston took a 7-4 lead on Balderas's 4th home run of the season. The 2-run home run, which he hit off Joe Herzer in the bottom of the sixth, propelled Boston to the win.

"I just tried to make good contact," said Balderas. Acquired via trade two weeks ago, Balderas is batting .252-4-19 .733OPS 0.3WAR between BOS and MIA.

SP Alejandro Corral 4IP 7H 5R 5ER 0BB 4K L
LF Ignacio Benavides 0-3 R 2BB SB(5)
3B Julian Hernandez 3-5 R RBI HR
1B Dave Grochowski 0-4 R RBI
2B Fernando Perez 2-4 2R 2RBI BB HR
DH Matt Talbert 2-5
RF Ian Messer 1-4 RBI
CF Tyler Dean 1-4
C Jordan Chavis 1-4
SS Robby Weltzer 2-4 DB
HR MON: Perez(16), Hernandez(6)
HR BOS: Rodriguez(8), Balderas(4)
W: Dylan Roberts(4-2 5.08) L: Alejandro Corral(3-1 3.06) SV: Carlos Duran(1 6.04)
Corral was due and overwhelmed against a strong opponent.

May 28th

Marty Murrietta(R, 6-1 2.61) - Jordan Arroyo(R, 5-1 5.19) 5 wins with THAT ERA… did I mention that BOS leads the EL with 280 runs?

Arroyo in Cruise Control in 9-0 Win

The Montreal Expos went down to defeat to Jordan Arroyo and his Boston teammates. The final score was 9-0, in favor of the Aeros. The loss makes Montreal 33-22.

Arroyo allowed no runs on 5 hits over 8 innings for the Aeros. He walked 1 and struck out 9.

Boston manager Jordan Mendoza commended his team for "putting the pedal to the metal."

SP Marty Murrietta 5.2IP 8H 6R 6ER 2BB 5K L
RF Ian Messer 1-4
CF Tyler Dean 1-4
1B Dave Grochowski 1-4
C Gabriel Cervantes 1-3
SS Rich Meilleur 1-3
HR MON: none
HR BOS: Smith(4), Marquez(14), Celestine(3), Hunter(4), Alexander(13)
W: Jordan Arroyo(6-1 4.57) L: Marty Murrietta(6-2 3.19) SV: none
Ouch.

May 29th

Juan Miranda(R, 5-4 2.83) - Eric Brooks(L, 4-2 3.93) Can we win one at least?

Dean Helps Expos Defeat Aeros, 11-6

The Montreal Expos downed the Boston Aeros, 11-6. The hitting star was center fielder Tyler Dean. Dean was 2-2 with a home run, a double, and a walk. He scored 3 times and drove in 2 for the Expos. Juan Miranda picked up the win, improving his season record to 6-4. He struck out 7 in 6.2 innings. Montreal is now 34-22, while Boston is 33-22.

Montreal shortstop Robby Weltzer contributed a timely at-bat in the top of the fifth. With two down, he hit a cutter to right field for a 2-run single. It was his 17th hit of the season and put the Expos ahead, 10-1. The right-handed part of their shortstop platoon, he is batting .246-0-6 .649OPS 0.5WAR in 24 games.

"We swung the bats good throughout the lineup," said Montreal skipper Aaron McCreery.

SP Juan Miranda 6.2IP 5H 1R 1ER 1BB 7K W
SS Robby Weltzer 1-3 R 2RBI BB
LF/CF Vicente Rodriguez 1-5 2RBI DB
1B Dave Grochowski 1-5 R RBI HR
2B Fernando Perez 1-4 R RBI HR
DH Matt Talbert 2-4 2R RBI HR HBP
RF Ian Messer 4-5 R RBI HR
C Gabriel Cervantes 1-5 R
CF Tyler Dean 2-2 3R 2RBI BB DB HR PotG
3B/2B Rich Meilleur 1-3 R RBI HBP
HR MON: Talbert(12), Dean(20), Perez(17), Grochowski(7), Messer(7)
HR BOS: Vasquez(3), Balderas(5)
W: Juan Miranda(6-4 2.70) L: Eric Brooks(4-3 4.58) SV: none
At least one…

Transactions:
LHRP Joe Herzer(26, 3*, 1-0 1SV 6.55 27K -0.2WAR) suffered from a sore shoulder in today’s game and was placed on the 15-day IL. He will be out for approximately 6 weeks. LHRP Pablo Mendoza(25, 2.5*) was recalled from his rehab assignment where he pitched three innings, giving up one run.

May 30th

John Sanchez(R, 6-2 2.84) - Brett Asselin(L, 3-4 3.03) Their ace…

Patriots Drop Expos, 2-1

Jacksonville Patriots starter John Sanchez turned in a top-notch performance against the Montreal Expos at Olympic Stadium. The result was a win for the Patriots, 2-1. The save went to Randy Waters, his 21st this season.

"John's as tough as he is talented," said Jacksonville manager Matthew Guthrie. Jacksonville is now 31-25, while Montreal is 34-23.

Jason Netherton, the 5th overall pick in the 2016 draft, had a direct impact on the outcome. Netherton contributed a 2-run single in the top of the fifth inning to put Jacksonville up, 2-1. The 25-year old is batting .246-8-25 .709OPS -0.1WAR in 51 games.

SP Brett Asselin 5.2IP 5H 2R 2ER 1BB 8K L
CF Tyler Dean 1-4 R
1B Dave Grochowski 2-4 DB
2B Fernando Perez 0-3 RBI
DH Matt Talbert 1-3 HBP
3B Julian Hernandez 1-3 BB
SS Rich Meilleur 1-2 BB
LF Vicente Rodriguez 1-4
HR JAC: Vasquez(3), Balderas(5)
HR MON: Talbert(12), Dean(20), Perez(17), Grochowski(7), Messer(7)
W: John Sanchez(7-2 2.69) L: Brett Asselin(3-5 3.04) SV: Randy Waters(21 2.66)
Oh boy… we are struggling against those winning teams.

May 31st

Paul Kirksey(L, 3-4 4.20) - Sam Griffin(R, 4-4 4.68) Oh, another strong pitcher.

Montreal Tacks 5-4 Loss on Jacksonville

No one was more impactful than Robby Weltzer in the 5-4 Montreal win over Jacksonville. Weltzer went 3 for 4 with a home run and 2 singles, while scoring 2 times. Montreal reliever Faical Shimoda picked up the win. Félix Montero took the loss for Jacksonville. Zachary Welborn closed out the game, earning his 7th save.

Montreal took a 5-4 lead on Fernando Perez's 18th home run of the season. The solo home run, which Perez hit in the bottom of the seventh, left Jacksonville pitcher Félix Montero visibly frustrated. He is batting .290-18-46 .978OPS 2.8WAR in 53 games.

"Nice to see our side come away with the win," Perez said after the game.

With the win, Montreal upped its record to 35-23

SP Sam Griffin 6.2IP 7H 4R 4ER 1BB 5K ND
LF Ignacio Benavides 3-4 R 2RBI DB
3B Julian Hernandez 2-4
1B Dave Grochowski 1-3 HBP
2B Fernando Perez 1-3 R 2RBI HR
RF Ian Messer 1-4
SS Robby Weltzer 3-4 2R RBI HR PotG
CF Vicente Rodriguez 1-4 R
HR JAC: Netherton(9)
HR MON: Weltzer(1), Perez(18)
W: Faical Shimoda(3-0 0.87) L: Félix Montero(0-4 3.24) SV: Zach Welborn(16 2.05)
YES! At least we finish the May strong.

END OF MAY

10-05-2025, 08:38 AM	#234
Griever20 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 3,723	2024 Week 10 Part 1 Week 10: 3 @ Boston Aeros(31-21) , 3 vs Jacksonville Patriots(29-24) May 27th Alejandro Corral(R, 3-0 1.91) - Dylan Roberts(L, 3-2 4.97) Led the league in losses in 2022 with LAA. Montreal Defeated by Aeros, 7-5 A 3-RBI performance from left fielder Alex Balderas, who finished 4th in the WL in home runs with 33 in 2015, led the Boston Aeros to a win over the Montreal Expos, 7-5. Carlos Duran wrapped it up, recording his 1st save. Boston is now 32-21. Montreal is 33-21. Boston took a 7-4 lead on Balderas's 4th home run of the season. The 2-run home run, which he hit off Joe Herzer in the bottom of the sixth, propelled Boston to the win. "I just tried to make good contact," said Balderas. Acquired via trade two weeks ago, Balderas is batting .252-4-19 .733OPS 0.3WAR between BOS and MIA. SP Alejandro Corral 4IP 7H 5R 5ER 0BB 4K L LF Ignacio Benavides 0-3 R 2BB SB(5) 3B Julian Hernandez 3-5 R RBI HR 1B Dave Grochowski 0-4 R RBI 2B Fernando Perez 2-4 2R 2RBI BB HR DH Matt Talbert 2-5 RF Ian Messer 1-4 RBI CF Tyler Dean 1-4 C Jordan Chavis 1-4 SS Robby Weltzer 2-4 DB HR MON: Perez(16), Hernandez(6) HR BOS: Rodriguez(8), Balderas(4) W: Dylan Roberts(4-2 5.08) L: Alejandro Corral(3-1 3.06) SV: Carlos Duran(1 6.04) Corral was due and overwhelmed against a strong opponent. May 28th Marty Murrietta(R, 6-1 2.61) - Jordan Arroyo(R, 5-1 5.19) 5 wins with THAT ERA… did I mention that BOS leads the EL with 280 runs? Arroyo in Cruise Control in 9-0 Win The Montreal Expos went down to defeat to Jordan Arroyo and his Boston teammates. The final score was 9-0, in favor of the Aeros. The loss makes Montreal 33-22. Arroyo allowed no runs on 5 hits over 8 innings for the Aeros. He walked 1 and struck out 9. Boston manager Jordan Mendoza commended his team for "putting the pedal to the metal." SP Marty Murrietta 5.2IP 8H 6R 6ER 2BB 5K L RF Ian Messer 1-4 CF Tyler Dean 1-4 1B Dave Grochowski 1-4 C Gabriel Cervantes 1-3 SS Rich Meilleur 1-3 HR MON: none HR BOS: Smith(4), Marquez(14), Celestine(3), Hunter(4), Alexander(13) W: Jordan Arroyo(6-1 4.57) L: Marty Murrietta(6-2 3.19) SV: none Ouch. May 29th Juan Miranda(R, 5-4 2.83) - Eric Brooks(L, 4-2 3.93) Can we win one at least? Dean Helps Expos Defeat Aeros, 11-6 The Montreal Expos downed the Boston Aeros, 11-6. The hitting star was center fielder Tyler Dean. Dean was 2-2 with a home run, a double, and a walk. He scored 3 times and drove in 2 for the Expos. Juan Miranda picked up the win, improving his season record to 6-4. He struck out 7 in 6.2 innings. Montreal is now 34-22, while Boston is 33-22. Montreal shortstop Robby Weltzer contributed a timely at-bat in the top of the fifth. With two down, he hit a cutter to right field for a 2-run single. It was his 17th hit of the season and put the Expos ahead, 10-1. The right-handed part of their shortstop platoon, he is batting .246-0-6 .649OPS 0.5WAR in 24 games. "We swung the bats good throughout the lineup," said Montreal skipper Aaron McCreery. SP Juan Miranda 6.2IP 5H 1R 1ER 1BB 7K W SS Robby Weltzer 1-3 R 2RBI BB LF/CF Vicente Rodriguez 1-5 2RBI DB 1B Dave Grochowski 1-5 R RBI HR 2B Fernando Perez 1-4 R RBI HR DH Matt Talbert 2-4 2R RBI HR HBP RF Ian Messer 4-5 R RBI HR C Gabriel Cervantes 1-5 R CF Tyler Dean 2-2 3R 2RBI BB DB HR PotG 3B/2B Rich Meilleur 1-3 R RBI HBP HR MON: Talbert(12), Dean(20), Perez(17), Grochowski(7), Messer(7) HR BOS: Vasquez(3), Balderas(5) W: Juan Miranda(6-4 2.70) L: Eric Brooks(4-3 4.58) SV: none At least one… Transactions: LHRP Joe Herzer(26, 3, 1-0 1SV 6.55 27K -0.2WAR) suffered from a sore shoulder* in today’s game and was placed on the 15-day IL. He will be out for approximately 6 weeks. LHRP Pablo Mendoza(25, 2.5) was recalled from his rehab assignment where he pitched three innings, giving up one run. May 30th* John Sanchez(R, 6-2 2.84) - Brett Asselin(L, 3-4 3.03) Their ace… Patriots Drop Expos, 2-1 Jacksonville Patriots starter John Sanchez turned in a top-notch performance against the Montreal Expos at Olympic Stadium. The result was a win for the Patriots, 2-1. The save went to Randy Waters, his 21st this season. "John's as tough as he is talented," said Jacksonville manager Matthew Guthrie. Jacksonville is now 31-25, while Montreal is 34-23. Jason Netherton, the 5th overall pick in the 2016 draft, had a direct impact on the outcome. Netherton contributed a 2-run single in the top of the fifth inning to put Jacksonville up, 2-1. The 25-year old is batting .246-8-25 .709OPS -0.1WAR in 51 games. SP Brett Asselin 5.2IP 5H 2R 2ER 1BB 8K L CF Tyler Dean 1-4 R 1B Dave Grochowski 2-4 DB 2B Fernando Perez 0-3 RBI DH Matt Talbert 1-3 HBP 3B Julian Hernandez 1-3 BB SS Rich Meilleur 1-2 BB LF Vicente Rodriguez 1-4 HR JAC: Vasquez(3), Balderas(5) HR MON: Talbert(12), Dean(20), Perez(17), Grochowski(7), Messer(7) W: John Sanchez(7-2 2.69) L: Brett Asselin(3-5 3.04) SV: Randy Waters(21 2.66) Oh boy… we are struggling against those winning teams. May 31st Paul Kirksey(L, 3-4 4.20) - Sam Griffin(R, 4-4 4.68) Oh, another strong pitcher. Montreal Tacks 5-4 Loss on Jacksonville No one was more impactful than Robby Weltzer in the 5-4 Montreal win over Jacksonville. Weltzer went 3 for 4 with a home run and 2 singles, while scoring 2 times. Montreal reliever Faical Shimoda picked up the win. Félix Montero took the loss for Jacksonville. Zachary Welborn closed out the game, earning his 7th save. Montreal took a 5-4 lead on Fernando Perez's 18th home run of the season. The solo home run, which Perez hit in the bottom of the seventh, left Jacksonville pitcher Félix Montero visibly frustrated. He is batting .290-18-46 .978OPS 2.8WAR in 53 games. "Nice to see our side come away with the win," Perez said after the game. With the win, Montreal upped its record to 35-23 SP Sam Griffin 6.2IP 7H 4R 4ER 1BB 5K ND LF Ignacio Benavides 3-4 R 2RBI DB 3B Julian Hernandez 2-4 1B Dave Grochowski 1-3 HBP 2B Fernando Perez 1-3 R 2RBI HR RF Ian Messer 1-4 SS Robby Weltzer 3-4 2R RBI HR PotG CF Vicente Rodriguez 1-4 R HR JAC: Netherton(9) HR MON: Weltzer(1), Perez(18) W: Faical Shimoda(3-0 0.87) L: Félix Montero(0-4 3.24) SV: Zach Welborn(16 2.05) YES! At least we finish the May strong. END OF MAY __________________ The Montreal Expos... Exposing the New MLB? MLB 2015 - Being the Brewmaster(ended) MLB 2013: The Blue Jays That Never Were(concluded)