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ifspuds · 04-07-2008, 11:44 AM

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Completion of Portland Series
Portland 5, Seattle 6

Edward Thompson returned to the mound and, handed a 6-2 lead, managed to hold on long enough to pick up his first win. While Thompson only allowed 1 earned run, he was not terribly sharp: 5 hits and 7 walks allowed in 7 innings while striking out no one. Randall Adams and Jim Stephens hit home runs, and the Rainiers drew 10 walks off Timbers pitching.

Eleventh Series
Seattle 11, Los Angeles 6
Seattle 4, Los Angeles 2
Seattle 10, Los Angeles 2
Seattle 13, Los Angeles 9

After a rough week, the Rainiers traveled to Los Angeles to face the last-place Quakes hoping to improve their fortunes. Especially with Salt Lake City hard on their heels and playing better every week.

Game 1 turned on a 5-run 7th inning rally highlighted by a 2-run single off the bat of pinch hitter Carl Walker. Ryan Carson was not sharp in this one (6 IP, 9 H, 4 R) but he did pick up his 7th win of the season. Henry Warren went 4-5 from the #8 spot.

Game 2 was decided late, with a Dan Vincent RBI double and a Jim Stephens RBI single bringing home to go-ahead runs in the top of the 10th. Tracy Jones had doubled right before the run-scoring hits, but Bob Pollock was thrown out at home. Turned out not to matter, as Adam Webber finished off his 2nd shutout inning in relief of David Wheeler.

Another blowout in game 3, as Bob Pollock and Tracy Jones each knocked 3 hits, with Pollock scoring 4 times. Twelve Rainiers hits and 8 walks was plenty to support a fine outing from Michael Hawks, who tossed 8 innings of 2-run ball.

The Rainiers had to hold on to their 11-4 lead as the Quakes scored 5 runs in the final two innings. Every starter except Henry Warren contributed to the 13-hit attack, with Tracy Jones providing a 3-run homer. Cesar Encarnacion scored three times and 4 different players scored twice. Edward Thompson picked up his 2nd win with 7 effective innings.

Twelfth Series (to be continued)
Richmond 2, Seattle 6
Richmond 4, Seattle 1

Ryan Carson was back to his old ways in game 1, throwing 8 innings of 3-hit ball, and the balanced offensive attack gave him plenty of run support. Seven different players had at least 1 hit, including another 2-run homer from Tracy Jones.

Four early runs, only one earned, off David Wheeler (who walked 9 in 8 innings) sent Seattle to the loss and ended a 6-game Rainiers winning streak. 4 Rainiers errors -- a growing Achilles heel for the team -- didn't help out any either. Dan Vincent went 4-4 with two doubles for Seattle.

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May 20, 1950
Sim Record: 6-1
Overall Record: 31-15, 2 games in front of Salt Lake.

Top Hitter: Dan Vincent had a brilliant week, hitting .556/.630/.889 without the benefit of a home run. Four doubles, a triple and 7 walks helped a lot as well. Tracy Jones (.350/.480/.750, 2 HR) earns honorable mention.

Top Pitcher: Michael Hawks gets the nod this week, winning his only start. David Wheeler had a lower ERA, thanks to 3 runs allowed being unearned, but he allowed nearly 1.5 baserunners an inning.

Injury News: Nothing of note.

Development News: Starting pitcher Mike Jones, selected in the 24th round of the redraft, is struggling mightily at AAA and has developed some bad habits. He'll head down to AA and see if he can regain his form.

04-07-2008, 11:44 AM	#27 (permalink)
ifspuds Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 2,076	Back on Track Completion of Portland Series Portland 5, Seattle 6 Edward Thompson returned to the mound and, handed a 6-2 lead, managed to hold on long enough to pick up his first win. While Thompson only allowed 1 earned run, he was not terribly sharp: 5 hits and 7 walks allowed in 7 innings while striking out no one. Randall Adams and Jim Stephens hit home runs, and the Rainiers drew 10 walks off Timbers pitching. Eleventh Series Seattle 11, Los Angeles 6 Seattle 4, Los Angeles 2 Seattle 10, Los Angeles 2 Seattle 13, Los Angeles 9 After a rough week, the Rainiers traveled to Los Angeles to face the last-place Quakes hoping to improve their fortunes. Especially with Salt Lake City hard on their heels and playing better every week. Game 1 turned on a 5-run 7th inning rally highlighted by a 2-run single off the bat of pinch hitter Carl Walker. Ryan Carson was not sharp in this one (6 IP, 9 H, 4 R) but he did pick up his 7th win of the season. Henry Warren went 4-5 from the #8 spot. Game 2 was decided late, with a Dan Vincent RBI double and a Jim Stephens RBI single bringing home to go-ahead runs in the top of the 10th. Tracy Jones had doubled right before the run-scoring hits, but Bob Pollock was thrown out at home. Turned out not to matter, as Adam Webber finished off his 2nd shutout inning in relief of David Wheeler. Another blowout in game 3, as Bob Pollock and Tracy Jones each knocked 3 hits, with Pollock scoring 4 times. Twelve Rainiers hits and 8 walks was plenty to support a fine outing from Michael Hawks, who tossed 8 innings of 2-run ball. The Rainiers had to hold on to their 11-4 lead as the Quakes scored 5 runs in the final two innings. Every starter except Henry Warren contributed to the 13-hit attack, with Tracy Jones providing a 3-run homer. Cesar Encarnacion scored three times and 4 different players scored twice. Edward Thompson picked up his 2nd win with 7 effective innings. Twelfth Series (to be continued) Richmond 2, Seattle 6 Richmond 4, Seattle 1 Ryan Carson was back to his old ways in game 1, throwing 8 innings of 3-hit ball, and the balanced offensive attack gave him plenty of run support. Seven different players had at least 1 hit, including another 2-run homer from Tracy Jones. Four early runs, only one earned, off David Wheeler (who walked 9 in 8 innings) sent Seattle to the loss and ended a 6-game Rainiers winning streak. 4 Rainiers errors -- a growing Achilles heel for the team -- didn't help out any either. Dan Vincent went 4-4 with two doubles for Seattle. ----- May 20, 1950 Sim Record: 6-1 Overall Record: 31-15, 2 games in front of Salt Lake. Top Hitter: Dan Vincent had a brilliant week, hitting .556/.630/.889 without the benefit of a home run. Four doubles, a triple and 7 walks helped a lot as well. Tracy Jones (.350/.480/.750, 2 HR) earns honorable mention. Top Pitcher: Michael Hawks gets the nod this week, winning his only start. David Wheeler had a lower ERA, thanks to 3 runs allowed being unearned, but he allowed nearly 1.5 baserunners an inning. Injury News: Nothing of note. Development News: Starting pitcher Mike Jones, selected in the 24th round of the redraft, is struggling mightily at AAA and has developed some bad habits. He'll head down to AA and see if he can regain his form. __________________ 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!)