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batted balls · 08-26-2006, 09:58 AM

August 17, 2007

Los Angeles--If winning really is everything, then the Southern California Trojans truly have it all.

USC has won seven straight games and are 11-4 in August. The Trojans hold the best record in the All-American Baseball League at an amazing 90-31 (.744).

"They are incredible," said Arizona State manager Bobby Winkles. "We go on an eight-game winning streak, and still they have a safe lead (at eight games)."

A year ago, Winkles' Sun Devils won 113 games en route to a College World Series berth. With 31 games left in the regular season, USC has a shot at winning even more games.

"We're not concerned with that right now," said USC manager Rod Dedeaux. "ASU isn't going away. We're focused on winning the West."

Arizona (three games) and Cal State Fullerton (four games) were the latest Trojan conquests. Leading Golden Arm Award candidate Jim Barr won his 20th game of the season with a 7-3 victory over Cal State Fullerton Friday. Barr is 20-2 with a 2.00 ERA.

"Winning 20 is a benchmark for any pitcher," Barr said. "(But) My work is far from over though."

Barr added that he'd like to see teammates Barry Zito (15-5) and Mark Prior (14-5) also reach the 20-win mark.

"That would really be something," said Barr.

Diamond Notes: USC infielder Aaron Boone won the West Player of the Week for the second time this season. Boone (.313-9-50) batted .542 for the week. He also accumulated a .593 on-base percentage . . . Fred Lynn, the USC center fielder bidding for his second straight batting title, is just 3-for-his last 16. Lynn, however, still leads the division in hitting at .347 . . . Arizona State right-hander Paul Moskau one-hit San Diego State in a 1-0 victory on August 11. Moskau has won 13 consecutive decisions . . . USC relief ace Ray Lamb is closing in on the West record for saves. Lamb has 35. The record of 38 was set by Arizona's Trevor Hoffman a year ago. The AABL mark is 43 by Florida State stopper Craig Skok.

Stat of the Week: San Diego State pitcher Don Shaw was the hard-luck loser August 11 when Arizona State's Paul Moskau one-hit the Aztecs in a 1-0 victory. Shaw (shown below) has yet to win a game in his pitching career. The 24-year-old right-hander is 0-16 with a 4.47 ERA in 44 career starts with the Aztecs.

West Standings

Team W L PCT GB
Southern California 90 31 .744 --
Arizona State 82 39 .678 8.0
UCLA 70 51 .579 20.0
California 63 58 .521 27.0
Stanford 59 62 .488 31.0
Texas 58 63 .479 32.0
Arizona 53 68 .438 37.0
Cal State Fullerton 46 75 .380 44.0
San Diego State 45 76 .372 45.0
Oklahoma State 39 82 .322 51.0

08-26-2006, 09:58 AM	#238 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Arizona State Wins Eight Straight, Yet Gains No Ground on USC August 17, 2007 Los Angeles--If winning really is everything, then the Southern California Trojans truly have it all. USC has won seven straight games and are 11-4 in August. The Trojans hold the best record in the All-American Baseball League at an amazing 90-31 (.744). "They are incredible," said Arizona State manager Bobby Winkles. "We go on an eight-game winning streak, and still they have a safe lead (at eight games)." A year ago, Winkles' Sun Devils won 113 games en route to a College World Series berth. With 31 games left in the regular season, USC has a shot at winning even more games. "We're not concerned with that right now," said USC manager Rod Dedeaux. "ASU isn't going away. We're focused on winning the West." Arizona (three games) and Cal State Fullerton (four games) were the latest Trojan conquests. Leading Golden Arm Award candidate Jim Barr won his 20th game of the season with a 7-3 victory over Cal State Fullerton Friday. Barr is 20-2 with a 2.00 ERA. "Winning 20 is a benchmark for any pitcher," Barr said. "(But) My work is far from over though." Barr added that he'd like to see teammates Barry Zito (15-5) and Mark Prior (14-5) also reach the 20-win mark. "That would really be something," said Barr. Diamond Notes: USC infielder Aaron Boone won the West Player of the Week for the second time this season. Boone (.313-9-50) batted .542 for the week. He also accumulated a .593 on-base percentage . . . Fred Lynn, the USC center fielder bidding for his second straight batting title, is just 3-for-his last 16. Lynn, however, still leads the division in hitting at .347 . . . Arizona State right-hander Paul Moskau one-hit San Diego State in a 1-0 victory on August 11. Moskau has won 13 consecutive decisions . . . USC relief ace Ray Lamb is closing in on the West record for saves. Lamb has 35. The record of 38 was set by Arizona's Trevor Hoffman a year ago. The AABL mark is 43 by Florida State stopper Craig Skok. Stat of the Week: San Diego State pitcher Don Shaw was the hard-luck loser August 11 when Arizona State's Paul Moskau one-hit the Aztecs in a 1-0 victory. Shaw (shown below) has yet to win a game in his pitching career. The 24-year-old right-hander is 0-16 with a 4.47 ERA in 44 career starts with the Aztecs. West Standings Team W L PCT GB Southern California 90 31 .744 -- Arizona State 82 39 .678 8.0 UCLA 70 51 .579 20.0 California 63 58 .521 27.0 Stanford 59 62 .488 31.0 Texas 58 63 .479 32.0 Arizona 53 68 .438 37.0 Cal State Fullerton 46 75 .380 44.0 San Diego State 45 76 .372 45.0 Oklahoma State 39 82 .322 51.0 Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 08-26-2006 at 04:24 PM.