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batted balls · 08-09-2006, 02:59 PM

June 28, 2007

Bristol, Conn.--Ivy and Miami have posted identical 7-3 records going into the All-Star break. Thus, the Eagles held onto their one-game lead over the Hurricanes in the All-American Baseball League East.

"Both teams have played well lately, maybe that's a good sign for us in the All-Star Game," said Ivy's Bob Seddon who will manage the East All Stars.

Ivy had won seven straight games before dropping its last two to Florida State. The Eagles had managed to sweep Michigan and Michigan State on the road.

"We slipped a little at the end, but I'm happy with our first half," said Seddon.

Miami, meanwhile, also stumbled a bit before the break. The Hurricanes dropped three of their last four games, including two of three to Minnesota.

"We feel like we should be in first, but a game back is the next best thing," said Hurricane manager Ron Fraser.

Mississippi State, winners in three of the last four games, are just three games out of first.

Diamond Notes: Michigan's Jim Abbott (6-2) threw a one-hitter in a 9-0 win over Mississippi State. Abbott (shown below) gave up only a fourth inning single to Jon Shave while walking one and striking out six . . . Miami's Neal Heaton also tossed a one-hitter. Heaton's came in a 7-0 victory over Minnesota. Heaton, who last year one-hit Michigan State, walked three and struck out three. Brent Gates had the lone Golden Gopher hit, a fifth-inning single . . . Jim Beattie of Ivy took home the East Player of the Week plaque. Beattie (11-4, 2.60) earned two wins this week, including a shutout of Michigan . . . Florida State short stop Dick Howser is threatening the hitting streak record. Howser has hit in 23 straight games to set an East record (the old mark was 18 by Albert Belle of LSU). The AABL record of 27 is shared by Hubie Brooks of Arizona State and Steve Hovley of Stanford.

League Leaders at the Break:
Batting--Cap Anson, Notre Dame, .346
Home Runs--Lou Gehrig, Ivy and Mike Piazza, Miami, 12
RBIs--Lou Gehrig, Ivy, 60
Runs Scored--Steve Yerkes, Ivy, 52
Stolen Bases--Louis Sockalexis, Notre Dame, 11

Wins--Jim Beattie, Ivy and Dave Ferriss, Mississippi State, 11
ERA--Dave Ferriss, Mississippi State, 1.07
Strikeouts--Jeff Innis, Illinois, 97
Saves--Bobby Thigpen, Mississippi State, 19

East Standings

Team W L PCT GB
Ivy 49 32 .605 --
Miami 48 33 .593 1.0
Mississippi State 46 35 .568 3.0
Michigan 44 37 .543 5.0
Illinois 42 39 .519 7.0
Louisiana State 41 40 .506 8.0
Florida State 39 42 .481 10.0
Notre Dame 33 48 .407 16.0
Minnesota 32 49 .395 17.0
Michigan State 31 50 .383 18.0

08-09-2006, 02:59 PM	#211 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Ivy Holds Slim Lead Over Miami at All-Star Break June 28, 2007 Bristol, Conn.--Ivy and Miami have posted identical 7-3 records going into the All-Star break. Thus, the Eagles held onto their one-game lead over the Hurricanes in the All-American Baseball League East. "Both teams have played well lately, maybe that's a good sign for us in the All-Star Game," said Ivy's Bob Seddon who will manage the East All Stars. Ivy had won seven straight games before dropping its last two to Florida State. The Eagles had managed to sweep Michigan and Michigan State on the road. "We slipped a little at the end, but I'm happy with our first half," said Seddon. Miami, meanwhile, also stumbled a bit before the break. The Hurricanes dropped three of their last four games, including two of three to Minnesota. "We feel like we should be in first, but a game back is the next best thing," said Hurricane manager Ron Fraser. Mississippi State, winners in three of the last four games, are just three games out of first. Diamond Notes: Michigan's Jim Abbott (6-2) threw a one-hitter in a 9-0 win over Mississippi State. Abbott (shown below) gave up only a fourth inning single to Jon Shave while walking one and striking out six . . . Miami's Neal Heaton also tossed a one-hitter. Heaton's came in a 7-0 victory over Minnesota. Heaton, who last year one-hit Michigan State, walked three and struck out three. Brent Gates had the lone Golden Gopher hit, a fifth-inning single . . . Jim Beattie of Ivy took home the East Player of the Week plaque. Beattie (11-4, 2.60) earned two wins this week, including a shutout of Michigan . . . Florida State short stop Dick Howser is threatening the hitting streak record. Howser has hit in 23 straight games to set an East record (the old mark was 18 by Albert Belle of LSU). The AABL record of 27 is shared by Hubie Brooks of Arizona State and Steve Hovley of Stanford. League Leaders at the Break: Batting--Cap Anson, Notre Dame, .346 Home Runs--Lou Gehrig, Ivy and Mike Piazza, Miami, 12 RBIs--Lou Gehrig, Ivy, 60 Runs Scored--Steve Yerkes, Ivy, 52 Stolen Bases--Louis Sockalexis, Notre Dame, 11 Wins--Jim Beattie, Ivy and Dave Ferriss, Mississippi State, 11 ERA--Dave Ferriss, Mississippi State, 1.07 Strikeouts--Jeff Innis, Illinois, 97 Saves--Bobby Thigpen, Mississippi State, 19 East Standings Team W L PCT GB Ivy 49 32 .605 -- Miami 48 33 .593 1.0 Mississippi State 46 35 .568 3.0 Michigan 44 37 .543 5.0 Illinois 42 39 .519 7.0 Louisiana State 41 40 .506 8.0 Florida State 39 42 .481 10.0 Notre Dame 33 48 .407 16.0 Minnesota 32 49 .395 17.0 Michigan State 31 50 .383 18.0 Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 08-09-2006 at 03:07 PM.