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liberty-ca · 12-12-2025, 04:47 PM

Sacramento Prayers Update: Musco Out 5 Weeks as Division Lead Tightens
By Gemmie Nye, Sacramento Sports Chronicle

The Sacramento Prayers (36-15) returned home after a difficult road trip to Seattle, where they lost two out of three games to the second-place Lucifers. The team's scorching pace has finally cooled, with a 5-5 record over their last ten games. After their incredible start in April, the Prayers finished May with a pedestrian 14-12 record, but their league-best record of .706 still holds a 5.0 game lead over the Seattle Lucifers (31-20) in the American League West.

Injury Crisis Hits the Infield

The biggest news from the past week is the long-term absence of the team's star second baseman. Edwin Musco, the team leader in home runs (11, tied with Bret Perez) and the league's top hitter with a .360 batting average, has been officially placed on the Disabled List with elbow tendinitis and is expected to miss five weeks of action. This significant blow is compounded by the fact that backup infielder Hector Iniguez is also sidelined for another 1-2 weeks. The team is now forced to rely on utility players to fill the void, with Jesus Rodriguez currently batting only .071 at second base.

Player Spotlight and Pitching Health

The injury to Musco puts added pressure on the rest of the lineup. **Eli Murguia** continues to anchor the offense with a .320 average and leads the team with 34 RBIs. **Bret Perez** has responded to his new role as the lead-off DH, now tied for the team lead with 9 home runs and leading the league with 18 stolen bases. Right fielder **Alex Velasquez** has also stepped up his production, with 31 RBIs on the season.

The strain on the pitching staff is evident. Both aces, Russ Gray (8-2, 1.99 ERA) and Jordan Rubalcava (8-2, 2.04 ERA), are tied for the team lead in wins, but Gray pitched recently and currently is unavailable and Rubalcava is also tired. It means the team will need to manage their innings carefully. Fernando Salazar (5-3, 2.45 ERA) remains the most effective starter recently and is hot with a 1.15 ERA over his last two games.

Upcoming Home Series

The Prayers now return home for a three-game series against the last-place Fort Worth Spirits (24-27). This series will be crucial for stopping their slide and regaining momentum before a road trip against the Washington Devils.

Sunday, May 29: Jordan Rubalcava (8-2, 2.04) will look for a bounce-back win against Fort Worth's RHP W. Moran.
Monday, May 30: Fernando Salazar (5-3, 2.45) will pitch against LHP C. Aubin.
Tuesday, May 31: Bernardo Andretti (4-3, 3.88) gets the start as the team gives Russ Gray extra rest due to his fatigue.

12-12-2025, 04:47 PM	#36
liberty-ca Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: New Westminster, BC Posts: 432	Sacramento Prayers Update: Musco Out 5 Weeks as Division Lead Tightens By Gemmie Nye, Sacramento Sports Chronicle The Sacramento Prayers (36-15) returned home after a difficult road trip to Seattle, where they lost two out of three games to the second-place Lucifers. The team's scorching pace has finally cooled, with a 5-5 record over their last ten games. After their incredible start in April, the Prayers finished May with a pedestrian 14-12 record, but their league-best record of .706 still holds a 5.0 game lead over the Seattle Lucifers (31-20) in the American League West. *Injury Crisis Hits the Infield* The biggest news from the past week is the long-term absence of the team's star second baseman. Edwin Musco, the team leader in home runs (11, tied with Bret Perez) and the league's top hitter with a .360 batting average, has been officially placed on the Disabled List with elbow tendinitis and is expected to miss five weeks of action. This significant blow is compounded by the fact that backup infielder Hector Iniguez is also sidelined for another 1-2 weeks. The team is now forced to rely on utility players to fill the void, with Jesus Rodriguez currently batting only .071 at second base. Player Spotlight and Pitching Health The injury to Musco puts added pressure on the rest of the lineup. Eli Murguia continues to anchor the offense with a .320 average and leads the team with 34 RBIs. Bret Perez has responded to his new role as the lead-off DH, now tied for the team lead with 9 home runs and leading the league with 18 stolen bases. Right fielder Alex Velasquez has also stepped up his production, with 31 RBIs on the season. The strain on the pitching staff is evident. Both aces, Russ Gray (8-2, 1.99 ERA) and Jordan Rubalcava (8-2, 2.04 ERA), are tied for the team lead in wins, but Gray pitched recently and currently is unavailable and Rubalcava is also tired. It means the team will need to manage their innings carefully. Fernando Salazar (5-3, 2.45 ERA) remains the most effective starter recently and is hot with a 1.15 ERA over his last two games. Upcoming Home Series The Prayers now return home for a three-game series against the last-place Fort Worth Spirits (24-27). This series will be crucial for stopping their slide and regaining momentum before a road trip against the Washington Devils. Sunday, May 29: Jordan Rubalcava (8-2, 2.04) will look for a bounce-back win against Fort Worth's RHP W. Moran. Monday, May 30: Fernando Salazar (5-3, 2.45) will pitch against LHP C. Aubin. Tuesday, May 31: Bernardo Andretti (4-3, 3.88) gets the start as the team gives Russ Gray extra rest due to his fatigue.