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batted balls · 09-09-2006, 08:58 PM

September 6, 2007

Miami--Miami's pennant hopes were dealt a severe blow Thursday when closer Danny Graves was placed on the disabled list with back spasms.

Graves, one of the top closers in the All-American Baseball League, led the Hurricanes with 26 saves. The right-handed reliever posted a 4-4 record with a 1.67 ERA.

"Losing Danny is tough, especially at this time of the year," said Miami manager Ron Fraser.

Graves' closer role will likely be split by right-handers Oscar Munoz (6-2, four saves, 3.44) and Kurt Knudsen (1-2, seven saves, 3.00).

"We have confidence in both Oscar and Kurt," said Fraser.

The Hurricanes, 85-54, have lost three straight games and fallen out of a first-place tie with Ivy.

Miami brought up first baseman Jim Maler, pitcher Ryan Karp and catcher Charles Johnson with the September roster expansions.

Key Upcoming Series:
Miami hosts Florida State for three games
Miami @ Michigan for four games
Miami hosts Ivy for two games

Ivy host Mississippi State for three games
Ivy hosts Florida State for four games
Ivy @ Miami for two games

Diamond Notes: Carl Lundgren of Illinois is the East Player of the Week. Lundgren, last year's Golden Arm winner, is 10-11 with a 2.95 ERA this season . . . LSU slugger Joe Adcock will miss the remainder of the season with a herniated disk. The two-time All-Star finishes the year with a .299 batting average, eight home runs and 70 RBIs . . . In its bid to move up in the standings, LSU called up infielders Aaron Hill and Ryan Theriot along with pitcher Brian Tallett . . . Minnesota outfielder Dave Winfield (.258-8-41) was placed on the disabled list with an abdominal strain . . . Steve Comer of Minnesota tossed his second shutout of the year Thursday by blanking Illinois 5-0 . . . Notre Dame has won seven of its last nine games . . . Notre Dame outfielder Louis Sockalexis leads the East with 25 steals, one better than the old AABL record set last year by Hubie Brooks of Arizona State . . . Ivy right-hander Jim Beattie (19-6) will go for his 20th win of the year in his next start, likely against Mississippi State.

Stat of the Week: Despite third baseman Cap Anson's East-leading .338 average, Notre Dame's starting infield has a combined .211 average. First baseman Rupert Mills is batting .167 while short stop Craig Counsell is hitting just .151. Second baseman Billy Reed is at .150.

East Standings

Team W L PCT GB
Ivy 87 52 .626 --
Miami 85 54 .612 2.0
Michigan 77 62 .554 10.0
Mississippi State 77 62 .554 10.0
Louisiana State 75 64 .540 12.0
Illinois 71 68 .511 16.0
Florida State 61 78 .439 26.0
Notre Dame 56 83 .403 31.0
Michigan State 53 86 .381 34.0
Minnesota 53 86 .381 34.0

09-09-2006, 08:58 PM	#248 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Miami Dealt Severe Blow as Graves Likely Out for Season September 6, 2007 Miami--Miami's pennant hopes were dealt a severe blow Thursday when closer Danny Graves was placed on the disabled list with back spasms. Graves, one of the top closers in the All-American Baseball League, led the Hurricanes with 26 saves. The right-handed reliever posted a 4-4 record with a 1.67 ERA. "Losing Danny is tough, especially at this time of the year," said Miami manager Ron Fraser. Graves' closer role will likely be split by right-handers Oscar Munoz (6-2, four saves, 3.44) and Kurt Knudsen (1-2, seven saves, 3.00). "We have confidence in both Oscar and Kurt," said Fraser. The Hurricanes, 85-54, have lost three straight games and fallen out of a first-place tie with Ivy. Miami brought up first baseman Jim Maler, pitcher Ryan Karp and catcher Charles Johnson with the September roster expansions. Key Upcoming Series: Miami hosts Florida State for three games Miami @ Michigan for four games Miami hosts Ivy for two games Ivy host Mississippi State for three games Ivy hosts Florida State for four games Ivy @ Miami for two games Diamond Notes: Carl Lundgren of Illinois is the East Player of the Week. Lundgren, last year's Golden Arm winner, is 10-11 with a 2.95 ERA this season . . . LSU slugger Joe Adcock will miss the remainder of the season with a herniated disk. The two-time All-Star finishes the year with a .299 batting average, eight home runs and 70 RBIs . . . In its bid to move up in the standings, LSU called up infielders Aaron Hill and Ryan Theriot along with pitcher Brian Tallett . . . Minnesota outfielder Dave Winfield (.258-8-41) was placed on the disabled list with an abdominal strain . . . Steve Comer of Minnesota tossed his second shutout of the year Thursday by blanking Illinois 5-0 . . . Notre Dame has won seven of its last nine games . . . Notre Dame outfielder Louis Sockalexis leads the East with 25 steals, one better than the old AABL record set last year by Hubie Brooks of Arizona State . . . Ivy right-hander Jim Beattie (19-6) will go for his 20th win of the year in his next start, likely against Mississippi State. Stat of the Week: Despite third baseman Cap Anson's East-leading .338 average, Notre Dame's starting infield has a combined .211 average. First baseman Rupert Mills is batting .167 while short stop Craig Counsell is hitting just .151. Second baseman Billy Reed is at .150. East Standings Team W L PCT GB Ivy 87 52 .626 -- Miami 85 54 .612 2.0 Michigan 77 62 .554 10.0 Mississippi State 77 62 .554 10.0 Louisiana State 75 64 .540 12.0 Illinois 71 68 .511 16.0 Florida State 61 78 .439 26.0 Notre Dame 56 83 .403 31.0 Michigan State 53 86 .381 34.0 Minnesota 53 86 .381 34.0 Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 09-09-2006 at 09:37 PM.