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batted balls · 09-05-2006, 05:40 PM

September 1, 2007

Bristol, Conn.--The defending All-American Baseball League champion Ivy Eagles suffered a severe blow Saturday when center fielder Roy Thomas sustained a season-ending injury.

Thomas tore an abdominal muscle while running the bases in a 6-1 win over Illinois. The injury did not appear to be serious at first, however, x-rays later revealed the season-ending news.

"This is a tough blow to our team," said Ivy manager Bob Seddon. "But we must soldier on."

Thomas, an All-Star last season, was batting .290 with three home runs and 54 RBIs in 128 games this year. While Ethan Allen was brought up from the minor leagues to take Thomas' roster spot, Doug Glanville will become the Eagles' starting center fielder.

"Doug will do the job for us," said Thomas. "He's a better defensive player than I am. It's just disappointing to be on the sidelines in a pennant race."

Ivy (84-50) holds a one-game lead over Miami in the AABL East.

Diamond Notes: The same day that Ivy lost Roy Thomas for the season, Michigan State short stop Irv Bartling homered three times in a 9-1 victory over Miami. Bartling came into the game with just one home run on the season. The last AABL player to homer three times in one game was Jeff Kent of Cal on August 1, 2006 . . . Jim Beattie of Ivy earned East Player of the Week honors. Beattie is 19-5 with five shutouts and seven complete games on the season . . . Louis Sockalexis of Notre Dame leads the East with 24 stolen bases. He needs just two more steals to break the AABL mark set by Hubie Brooks of Arizona State last season.

August Pitcher of the Month: John Fulgham, Miami

August Player of the Month: Hughie Critz, Mississippi State (shown below)

East Leaders
Batting: Cap Anson, Notre Dame, .338
Home Runs: Lou Gehrig, Ivy, 28
RBIs: Lou Gehrig, Ivy, 95
Runs Scored: Lou Gehrig, Ivy, 80
OPS: Lou Gehrig, Ivy, .879
Stolen Bases: Louis Sockalexis, Notre Dame, 24

Wins: Jim Beattie, Ivy, 19
ERA: Jonathan Papelbon, Mississippi State, 1.61
Strikeouts: Jeff Innis, Illinois, 148
Saves: Dave Sisler, Ivy, 33

East Standings

Team W L PCT GB
Ivy 84 50 .627 --
Miami 83 51 .619 1.0
Mississippi State 75 59 .560 9.0
Louisiana State 73 61 .545 11.0
Michigan 72 62 .537 12.0
Illinois 67 67 .500 17.0
Florida State 61 73 .455 23.0
Michigan State 52 82 .388 32.0
Notre Dame 52 82 .388 32.0
Minnesota 51 83 .381 33.0

09-05-2006, 05:40 PM	#244 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Injury Puts Ivy's Thomas Out for Season September 1, 2007 Bristol, Conn.--The defending All-American Baseball League champion Ivy Eagles suffered a severe blow Saturday when center fielder Roy Thomas sustained a season-ending injury. Thomas tore an abdominal muscle while running the bases in a 6-1 win over Illinois. The injury did not appear to be serious at first, however, x-rays later revealed the season-ending news. "This is a tough blow to our team," said Ivy manager Bob Seddon. "But we must soldier on." Thomas, an All-Star last season, was batting .290 with three home runs and 54 RBIs in 128 games this year. While Ethan Allen was brought up from the minor leagues to take Thomas' roster spot, Doug Glanville will become the Eagles' starting center fielder. "Doug will do the job for us," said Thomas. "He's a better defensive player than I am. It's just disappointing to be on the sidelines in a pennant race." Ivy (84-50) holds a one-game lead over Miami in the AABL East. Diamond Notes: The same day that Ivy lost Roy Thomas for the season, Michigan State short stop Irv Bartling homered three times in a 9-1 victory over Miami. Bartling came into the game with just one home run on the season. The last AABL player to homer three times in one game was Jeff Kent of Cal on August 1, 2006 . . . Jim Beattie of Ivy earned East Player of the Week honors. Beattie is 19-5 with five shutouts and seven complete games on the season . . . Louis Sockalexis of Notre Dame leads the East with 24 stolen bases. He needs just two more steals to break the AABL mark set by Hubie Brooks of Arizona State last season. August Pitcher of the Month: John Fulgham, Miami August Player of the Month: Hughie Critz, Mississippi State (shown below) East Leaders Batting: Cap Anson, Notre Dame, .338 Home Runs: Lou Gehrig, Ivy, 28 RBIs: Lou Gehrig, Ivy, 95 Runs Scored: Lou Gehrig, Ivy, 80 OPS: Lou Gehrig, Ivy, .879 Stolen Bases: Louis Sockalexis, Notre Dame, 24 Wins: Jim Beattie, Ivy, 19 ERA: Jonathan Papelbon, Mississippi State, 1.61 Strikeouts: Jeff Innis, Illinois, 148 Saves: Dave Sisler, Ivy, 33 East Standings Team W L PCT GB Ivy 84 50 .627 -- Miami 83 51 .619 1.0 Mississippi State 75 59 .560 9.0 Louisiana State 73 61 .545 11.0 Michigan 72 62 .537 12.0 Illinois 67 67 .500 17.0 Florida State 61 73 .455 23.0 Michigan State 52 82 .388 32.0 Notre Dame 52 82 .388 32.0 Minnesota 51 83 .381 33.0 Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 09-05-2006 at 05:45 PM.