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ifspuds · 04-06-2008, 12:04 PM

Bump In The Road

Completion of Kansas City Series
Seattle 1, Kansas City 8
Seattle 0, Kansas City 2
Seattle 12, Kansas City 7

If the series against the Central-leading Outlaws is a measuring stick, the Rainiers still have some work to do. After an 8-7 loss in game 1, KC took the next two before the Rainiers salvaged a win.

David Wheeler struggled through 7 ineffective innings in game 2 of the series, while KC's Caleb Roy held the otherwise dependable Seattle offense to 7 hits and just 1 walk. The Outlaws hit 4 home runs, including a 2-out, 2-run shot by the pitcher Roy.

Much more competitive in game 3, the result was still a KC win. The Rainiers outhit KC 8-6, but couldn't string together their usual rallies. Even more surprising, they failed to steal a base, a key component of their slap-hitting, run-like-hell offensive philosophy. Michael Hawks turned in a solid outing (complete game, 6 hits, 5 walks) in a losing effort.

Trying to salvage their pride, Seattle scored 5 in the first in the series finale, only to see the Outlaws tie it in the 4th. But the Rainiers added 5 more on in the 5th and cruised from there. Surprisingly, Seattle hit 4 homers, including Dan Vincent's grand slam in the 5th. Even more surprisingly, the 12 Rainiers runs scored on just 6 hits (all of them for extra bases, including 2 doubles)... the nine walks issued by Kansas City pitchers helped an awful lot.

Tenth Series (to be continued)
Portland 10, Seattle 5
Portland 6, Seattle 7
Portland 7, Seattle 5

Coming home to face the last-place Portland Timbers sounded like a great idea, especially with Ryan Carson on the hill in game 1. Three games later, the Rainiers will need a win in the finale to salvage a split against their Pacific Northwest rivals.

Ryan Carson suffered his worst outing of the season in game 1, lasting just 5.1 innings and giving up 11 hits and 8 runs. The Rainiers nabbed 10 hits and 6 walks and stole 8 bases as a team, usually a recipe for success, but they left twelve men on base.

David Wheeler picked up a complete game win in game 2, but barely so: the Timbers scored 6 runs across the 7th and 8th to come within one bare run of tying it. Jim Stephens earns offensive player of the game honors for his bases loaded triple in the 1st, part of a 2-4, 3 RBI game.

A 3 run 8th inning for Portland proved to be the difference in game 3, breaking a 4-4 tie. In the bottom of the 9th, Seattle had the bases loaded with 1 out and the heart of the order due up, but could only score a single run on Randall Adams's sac fly.

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May 13, 1950
Sim Record: 2-4
Overall Record: 25-14, 2 games in front of Salt Lake.

Top Hitter: Catcher Randy Davies had a hot week, hitting .400/.500/.850 with 2 homers and 6 RBI. He's supposed to be our big power source, so seeing him get his slugging up to .492 for the season is encouraging. His .869 OPS would be his lowest season mark of the last 4 years, though in line with much of his career.

Top Pitcher: Yech. Can I give it to no one? David Wheeler probably gets the nod by default, for winning his start despite allowing 4 earned runs. You see what happens when Ryan Carson struggles. We might need another reliable starter.

Injury News: Edward Thompson is ready to come off the DL. With Harris Meyners really up and down, Thompson will get another shot in the rotation. He's had 3 starts this season, posting a 5.14 ERA with a 1.79 WHIP. He can do a lot better.

Development News: Nothing of note.

04-06-2008, 12:04 PM	#26 (permalink)
ifspuds Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 2,091	Bump In The Road Completion of Kansas City Series Seattle 1, Kansas City 8 Seattle 0, Kansas City 2 Seattle 12, Kansas City 7 If the series against the Central-leading Outlaws is a measuring stick, the Rainiers still have some work to do. After an 8-7 loss in game 1, KC took the next two before the Rainiers salvaged a win. David Wheeler struggled through 7 ineffective innings in game 2 of the series, while KC's Caleb Roy held the otherwise dependable Seattle offense to 7 hits and just 1 walk. The Outlaws hit 4 home runs, including a 2-out, 2-run shot by the pitcher Roy. Much more competitive in game 3, the result was still a KC win. The Rainiers outhit KC 8-6, but couldn't string together their usual rallies. Even more surprising, they failed to steal a base, a key component of their slap-hitting, run-like-hell offensive philosophy. Michael Hawks turned in a solid outing (complete game, 6 hits, 5 walks) in a losing effort. Trying to salvage their pride, Seattle scored 5 in the first in the series finale, only to see the Outlaws tie it in the 4th. But the Rainiers added 5 more on in the 5th and cruised from there. Surprisingly, Seattle hit 4 homers, including Dan Vincent's grand slam in the 5th. Even more surprisingly, the 12 Rainiers runs scored on just 6 hits (all of them for extra bases, including 2 doubles)... the nine walks issued by Kansas City pitchers helped an awful lot. Tenth Series (to be continued) Portland 10, Seattle 5 Portland 6, Seattle 7 Portland 7, Seattle 5 Coming home to face the last-place Portland Timbers sounded like a great idea, especially with Ryan Carson on the hill in game 1. Three games later, the Rainiers will need a win in the finale to salvage a split against their Pacific Northwest rivals. Ryan Carson suffered his worst outing of the season in game 1, lasting just 5.1 innings and giving up 11 hits and 8 runs. The Rainiers nabbed 10 hits and 6 walks and stole 8 bases as a team, usually a recipe for success, but they left twelve men on base. David Wheeler picked up a complete game win in game 2, but barely so: the Timbers scored 6 runs across the 7th and 8th to come within one bare run of tying it. Jim Stephens earns offensive player of the game honors for his bases loaded triple in the 1st, part of a 2-4, 3 RBI game. A 3 run 8th inning for Portland proved to be the difference in game 3, breaking a 4-4 tie. In the bottom of the 9th, Seattle had the bases loaded with 1 out and the heart of the order due up, but could only score a single run on Randall Adams's sac fly. ----- May 13, 1950 Sim Record: 2-4 Overall Record: 25-14, 2 games in front of Salt Lake. Top Hitter: Catcher Randy Davies had a hot week, hitting .400/.500/.850 with 2 homers and 6 RBI. He's supposed to be our big power source, so seeing him get his slugging up to .492 for the season is encouraging. His .869 OPS would be his lowest season mark of the last 4 years, though in line with much of his career. Top Pitcher: Yech. Can I give it to no one? David Wheeler probably gets the nod by default, for winning his start despite allowing 4 earned runs. You see what happens when Ryan Carson struggles. We might need another reliable starter. Injury News: Edward Thompson is ready to come off the DL. With Harris Meyners really up and down, Thompson will get another shot in the rotation. He's had 3 starts this season, posting a 5.14 ERA with a 1.79 WHIP. He can do a lot better. Development News: Nothing of note. __________________ 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!)