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ifspuds · 04-03-2008, 11:18 AM

Rainiers Continue Hot Streak, Win 5th Straight Series

Completion of Louisville Series
Seattle 5, Louisville 3
Seattle 8, Louisville 5
Seattle 17, Louisville 2

After a tough 1-run loss in the opener, Seattle torched Steamboats pitching for 30 runs over the next 3 games to take the series win.

In game 2 of the series, every starter had at least one hit except the otherwise red-hot Randall Adams. Travis Murphy hit his 2nd home run in part-time duty, and Cesar Encarnacion swiped 2 bags for a total of 11 early in the season. David Wheeler got back on the good side of the coin, tossing a complete game 7-hitter, each of the Louisville runs coming off solo homers.

Game 3 saw the Rainiers storm back with 4 late runs, turning a 1-run deficit into a 3-run win. Catcher Randy Davies popped his 3rd homer, shortstop Jim Stephens nabbed 4 hits and the Rainiers drew 6 walks in the win.

The series finale was never in doubt. Seattle took a 5 run lead in the second, then blew it wide open starting in the 4th, scoring in every inning until the 9th. Cesar Encarnacion and Randall Adams each had 5-hit games and they both stole 2 bases. Henry Warren swiped 2 as well and Dan Vincent added a theft of his own. Randall Adams notched his 3rd homer. Harris Meyners was a hit in his rotation debut, tossing 6 fine innings before turning it over to the pen.

Fifth Series
Worcester 0, Seattle 12
Worcester 4, Seattle 5
Worcester 4, Seattle 3
Worcester 1, Seattle 10

Two blowouts bookended an otherwise tight series, and the Rainiers completed another 1-loss week with their 5th straight series win.

Ryan Carson tossed a 6-hit complete game shutout in game one of the series, which was a tight 2-0 contest until a 9-run outburst in the bottom of the 6th. Randy Davies and Bob Pollock each drove in 3 runs, Davies with a singe and bases-loaded double and Pollock on a 3-run homer. Jim Stephens added 3 more hits to raise his average to an astonishing .500.

Bob Pollock's single scored Cesar Encarnacion from second with 2 down in the bottom of the 8th to push Seattle to a 5-4 win in game 2. The Rainiers swiped 5 more bags in 5 tries in the game, including Travis Murphy's 2.

Single runs in the 7th and 8th erased a 1-run deficit for the Whalers in game 3, with Adam Webber (1.17 ERA) giving up the go-ahead run in the 8th. The Rainiers managed just 4 hits to Worcester's 8, one of which was Bob Pollock's 3rd homer of the season. 5 of Worcester's 8 hits went for extra bags.

5 Whaler errors and 16 Rainiers hits were a good combo for the home team, as Seattle rang up a 10-1 victory. Randall Adams pushed his average to .388 with a 4-hit outburst, stealing 3 bases in the process. Cesar Encarnacion also swiped 3, and Henry Warren added a steal as well. All 16 hits were singles, so the stolen bases helped a great deal. Harris Meyners pitched brilliantly once more, allowing just a single unearned run in the complete game 7-hitter.

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Sim Record: 6-1
Overall Record: 15-5

Top Hitter: It continues to be Randall Adams, 3B. Loads of hits, 16 RBI, a .388 average and 10 stolen bases from the #2 spot is perfect, especially with speedster Cesar Encarnacion hitting in front of him. The two continue to set the table brilliantly for Davies and Pollock.

Top Pitcher: Give the nod to Harris Meyners. He won't do this all season, but he went 2-0 with two very fine starts in the sim.

Injury News: Nothing of note. Edward Thompson is progressing in his back injury.

Development News: Nothing of note to report.

04-03-2008, 11:18 AM	#23 (permalink)
ifspuds Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 2,092	Rainiers Continue Hot Streak, Win 5th Straight Series Completion of Louisville Series Seattle 5, Louisville 3 Seattle 8, Louisville 5 Seattle 17, Louisville 2 After a tough 1-run loss in the opener, Seattle torched Steamboats pitching for 30 runs over the next 3 games to take the series win. In game 2 of the series, every starter had at least one hit except the otherwise red-hot Randall Adams. Travis Murphy hit his 2nd home run in part-time duty, and Cesar Encarnacion swiped 2 bags for a total of 11 early in the season. David Wheeler got back on the good side of the coin, tossing a complete game 7-hitter, each of the Louisville runs coming off solo homers. Game 3 saw the Rainiers storm back with 4 late runs, turning a 1-run deficit into a 3-run win. Catcher Randy Davies popped his 3rd homer, shortstop Jim Stephens nabbed 4 hits and the Rainiers drew 6 walks in the win. The series finale was never in doubt. Seattle took a 5 run lead in the second, then blew it wide open starting in the 4th, scoring in every inning until the 9th. Cesar Encarnacion and Randall Adams each had 5-hit games and they both stole 2 bases. Henry Warren swiped 2 as well and Dan Vincent added a theft of his own. Randall Adams notched his 3rd homer. Harris Meyners was a hit in his rotation debut, tossing 6 fine innings before turning it over to the pen. Fifth Series Worcester 0, Seattle 12 Worcester 4, Seattle 5 Worcester 4, Seattle 3 Worcester 1, Seattle 10 Two blowouts bookended an otherwise tight series, and the Rainiers completed another 1-loss week with their 5th straight series win. Ryan Carson tossed a 6-hit complete game shutout in game one of the series, which was a tight 2-0 contest until a 9-run outburst in the bottom of the 6th. Randy Davies and Bob Pollock each drove in 3 runs, Davies with a singe and bases-loaded double and Pollock on a 3-run homer. Jim Stephens added 3 more hits to raise his average to an astonishing .500. Bob Pollock's single scored Cesar Encarnacion from second with 2 down in the bottom of the 8th to push Seattle to a 5-4 win in game 2. The Rainiers swiped 5 more bags in 5 tries in the game, including Travis Murphy's 2. Single runs in the 7th and 8th erased a 1-run deficit for the Whalers in game 3, with Adam Webber (1.17 ERA) giving up the go-ahead run in the 8th. The Rainiers managed just 4 hits to Worcester's 8, one of which was Bob Pollock's 3rd homer of the season. 5 of Worcester's 8 hits went for extra bags. 5 Whaler errors and 16 Rainiers hits were a good combo for the home team, as Seattle rang up a 10-1 victory. Randall Adams pushed his average to .388 with a 4-hit outburst, stealing 3 bases in the process. Cesar Encarnacion also swiped 3, and Henry Warren added a steal as well. All 16 hits were singles, so the stolen bases helped a great deal. Harris Meyners pitched brilliantly once more, allowing just a single unearned run in the complete game 7-hitter. ----- Sim Record: 6-1 Overall Record: 15-5 Top Hitter: It continues to be Randall Adams, 3B. Loads of hits, 16 RBI, a .388 average and 10 stolen bases from the #2 spot is perfect, especially with speedster Cesar Encarnacion hitting in front of him. The two continue to set the table brilliantly for Davies and Pollock. Top Pitcher: Give the nod to Harris Meyners. He won't do this all season, but he went 2-0 with two very fine starts in the sim. Injury News: Nothing of note. Edward Thompson is progressing in his back injury. Development News: Nothing of note to report. __________________ Jeff Watson TWB (co-commissioner): Pittsburgh Pirates GM (team dynasty here, #5 Dynasty of 2005!) (TWB Champs 1966, 1967, 1973, NL Champs 1968, NL East Champs 1969, NL Champs 1970, 1971 NPBL: Illinois Jethawks GM Outpost League: A Fictional World Dynasty (#9 (tie) Dynasty of 2005!)