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GrimmyDee · 04-20-2008, 11:34 AM

Sunday, May 29
Major League News

The Texas Rangers have locked up their staff ace, Bert Blyleven, until the after the 1982 season with a total contract worth $11,769.666. The deal is end loaded, with Blyleven making $2,216,333 in 1978 & 1979, moving up to $2,329,000 in 1980, $2,446,000 in 1981, and $2,562,000 in 1982.

"It's not how old you are, it's how old you feel." said Giants 1B Willie McCovey as he smiled at the post game press conference after his 3 home runs helped San Francisco defeat Atlanta 8-5. "I work on my mechanics every day and this goes to show the effort pays off." Braves pitcher Phil Niekro gave up 2 of the bombs to McCovey, the most important being a 3-run shot in the 7th that put the Giants up for good. McCovey drove in 6 runs for the day and moved past Stan Musial into 13th place on the career home run list with 477. In a losing effort, Braves CF Rowland Office (.272) had 3 hits.

Pirates pitcher Jerry Reuss (6-2) kept the Cubs from putting anything together as Pittsburgh destroyed Chicago 10-0 on Reuss' 4-hitter. Reuss threw just 115 pitches, stricking out 3 and walking 2 while lowering his ERA to 2.46. SS Phil Garner (278, 15 RBI) had 3 hits and scored 3 times and 1B Willie Stargell (.246, 13 RBI) drove in 4 runs to lead the Pirates 14-hit attack.

Pinch hitter Mike Hegan (.258, 10 RBI) hits a single off AL saves leader Len Barker (0-1, 1.04 ERA) and scores Sal Bando from 2nd to give Milwaukee a 6-5 win over the Rangers. 1B Cecil Cooper (.342, 36 RBI) continued hitting the ball well as his 3 hits add to his major league leading total of 66. Rangers 1B Jim Fregosi (.281, 5 HR, 10 RBI) drives in 4 runs with his 2nd inning grand slam.

It came down to the final at-bat, but the Yankees would prevail over Chicago 3-2 when LF Lou Pinella (.223, 20 RBI) hits a 2-out single off White Sox closer Jack Kucek (1-2, 3.71 ERA, 3 BS) in the bottom of the 9th to score Graig Nettles from 2nd base. Nettles led off the inning with a ground ball to Chicago 1B Lance Johnson, but Kucek was not able to handle the toss while covering 1st base for an error.

Detroit pitchers Vern Ruhle (3-4, 3.43 ERA) and Steve Foucault (10 Sv, 4.19 ERA) combined to hold the Mariners to just 3 hits in the Tigers 3-0 victory. The loss is Seattle's 5th in a row and leads manager Darrell Johnson to a postgame tirade in which he calls his teams performance "effortless" and "pathetic".

The Cardinals streak of consecutive victories end with a 6-0 loss to Montreal. Expos pitcher Jackie Brown (2-7, 4.97 ERA) scattered 7 hits in going the distance while throwing just 99 pitches - 69 for strikes. CF Andre Dawson (.290, 5 HR, 32 RBI) and 3B Larry Parrish (.417, 1 HR, 4 RBI) each would have 3 hits, each including solo home runs while RF Ellis Valentine (.247, 6 HR, 24 RBI) would add a 3-run shot of his own.

Injury Report

- RF Rick Miller suffered a tender shoulder. He is day-to-day for about 4 days.

- CF Al Cowens suffered a bruised. He is day-to-day for about 3 days.

Minor League News
Baton Rouge Liberators (28-26) at Lake City Moths (33-21)

Baton Rouge 2
Lake City 6

W: Tommy Malone (1-2) L: Ivan Valles (0-3) S: None
HR – NONE
POG: Javier Garcia (LC) 2-4, 3 RBI, R, 2B

Lately, when we score runs - we do it in bunches. It was a 1-1 ballgame until the 6th when we sent 9 people to the plate and scored 5 runs. Javier Garcia (.256, 17 RBI) hit a 2-run single with the bases loaded to help blow the game open while Jared White (.300, 13 RBI) added 3 hits and an RBI to seal the deal. I was a tad cautious with starter Jason Carter (2.35 ERA), as I pulled him after just 5 2/3 innings with the score tied at 1 and runners on 1st and 3rd. Tommy Malone (2.95 ERA) came on and shined - earning a much deserved 1st win of the year.

Monday, May 30
Major League News
American League - Player of the Week: (May 22 - May 28)
1B Cecil Cooper (MIL)!
He batted .333 (12-36), with 2 HR, 12 RBI, 4 runs scored, and a double.
1977 Totals: .340, 24 R, 8 2B, 9 HR, 36 RBI, 5 SB, .366 OBP, .491 SLG

National League - Player of the Week: (May 15 - May 21)
1B John Milner (NYM)!
He batted .588 (10-17), with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 runs scored, 3 doubles, a triple, 1.059 SLG and a .632 OBP
1977 Totals: .272, 16 R, 8 2B, 3 3B, 5 HR, 26 RBI, 3 SB, .331 OBP, .485 SLG

With a record of 13-35 and after losing the last 7 games, Atlanta owner and GM Ted Turner fires pitching coach Johnny Sain. Turner has yet to fill his managerial vacancy after firing Dave Bristol 2 days ago.

The Athletics front office was all smiles this afternoon after announcing that they have signed their #1 starter, Vida Blue, to a 4-year contract extention totalling $7,204,000 at $1,801,000 per year. Blue is 115-69 with a 2.83 ERA in his 8 seasons with Oakland, including going 5-2 this year. Blue would go on to pitch a complete game 5-hitter against Detroit, but would lose 1-0 to Mark Fidrych (6-3, 2.72 ERA) and his enormous leg brace - who held Oakland to only 3 hits and 7 strikeouts.

New York's Nino Espinosa (2.61 ERA) raises his record to 7-2 after a 3-0 win over the Expos in Shea Stadium. Espinosa allows just 4 hits and did not allow any runners to reach 2nd base until the 9th inning. Montreal's Dan Schatzeder (3-3, 4.88 ERA) would also go the distance in the loss.

Los Angeles fans were holding their breath when starting pitcher Doug Rau (4-5, 4.52 ERA) did not emerge from a crumpled mass at 3rd base after trying to go to 3rd from 1st on a single by Davey Lopes (.296). Unfortunately for the Dodgers, Rau was out on both accounts - both at the play at 3rd and the game - but more importantly possibly his career. Preliminary reports are that he suffered a fractured knee and will require extensive rehabilitation. The Dodgers would go on to defeat Houston 8-3 thanks to an 8th inning grand slam by 3B Lee Lacy (.192, 4 HR, 19 RBI) off of Mark Lemongello (6-4, 4.93 ERA) that blew out a close game.

The Angels used a grand slam by Bruce Bochte (.284, 4 HR, 23 RBI), 3 hits from Tony Solaita (.289) and a 2-run home run by Bobby Bonds (.176, 7 HR, 23 RBI) in the top of the 10th to defeat Cleveland, 7-5. The win would be costly, as California will be without reliever Don Kirkwood (1-0, 2 Sv, 0.00 ERA) for a few weeks after he suffered a back strain in the 8th inning. Dick Drago (4-2, 4.43 ERA) would pitch the final 2 innings for the win.

New York's Ron Guidry (8-1, 2.23 ERA) and Sparky Lyle (11 Sv, 1.42 ERA) combined to hold the Red Sox to just 3 hits, but it took a sacrifice fly by Lou Pinella in the top of the 9th lead the Yankees to a 3-1 win over Boston. LF Jim Rice (his 1st) misplayed a Mickey Rivers flyball that would have ended the game before Pinella could come to the plate. Willie Randolph (.266), Chris Chambliss (.293, 15 RBI) and Bucky Dent (.264, 8 RBI) would have all of the Yankees 9 hits.

Seattle would score 2 runs in the top of the 9th on a double by Ruppert Jones (.232, 21 RBI) off of Ranger reliever Adrian Devine (0-1, 2.89 ERA), then waits as Texas rallies. With 1 run already scored and runners on 1st and 3rd, Mariners reliever Steve Burke (3-0, 2.38 ERA) strikes out Bump Willis on 3 pitches and gets Juan Beniquez to fly out harmlessly to right to secure a 3-2 Seattle victory. Rangers starter Bert Blyleven (2.53 ERA) would go 10 1/3 innings but get a no-decision while Mariners 3B Dan Meyer (.325) had 3 hits in the win.

Baltimore scores a run in the top of the 11th off of a Ken Singleton sacrifice fly to give the Orioles an 8-7 win over Minnesota. 2B Doug DeCinces (.235, 14 RBI) has 3 hits and 2 RBI for the Orioles while Twins CF Lyman Bostock (.320, 5 HR, 33 RBI) delivered 4 hits, including a 3-run home run to cut the Baltimore lead to 2 runs.

In the bottom of the 9th against San Diego, 1B Willie McCovey (.291, 13 HR, 32 RBI) ties the game off of reliever Dave Tomlin (3-1, 1 BS, 1.52 ERA) with his 13th home run of the season and 3 batters later C Gary Alexander (.218, 7 HR, 26 RBI) ended it with his 2nd home run of the game, a 3-run blast to give the Giants a 8-5 win over San Diego. Padres SS Bill Almon (.259, 18 RBI) has 3 hits in a losing effort.

Chicago CF Greg Gross scores from 2nd on a single by 2B Manny Trillo (.251, 18 RBI) off of reliever Buddy Schultz (0-2, 3 BS, 6.16 ERA) in the top of the 10th inning to give the Cubs a 4-3 win over St. Louis. Bruce Sutter (2-2, 2.84 ERA) pitches the final 2 innings for Chicago for the win.

Injury Report

- SP Dave Freisleben suffered a damaged meniscus (knee) while pitching. He is day-to-day for about 1-2 weeks.

- SP Doug Rau suffered a fractured knee while running the bases. He is out the remainder of the 1977 season.

- MR Don Kirkwood suffered a strained back muscle while pitching. He is expected to miss about 2 weeks.

Minor League News
Baton Rouge Liberators (28-27) at Lake City Moths (34-21)

Baton Rouge 3
Lake City 1

W: Alberto Romero (3-4) L: Danny Patterson (4-1) S: Gustavo Ramos (14)
HR – LC: Daniel Jones (4)
POG: Alberto Romero (BR) 8 IP, 5 H, ER, 6 K

Unfortunately, it seemed that only C Jared White (.329) remembered to play offense today as he had 3 of our 5 hits, leaving the rest of the team to go a measly 2-for-28. Danny Patterson (4-1, 2.06 ERA) came back from his dead arm syndrome to pitch well, giving up 3 runs on 7 hits in 8 innings, but also hurt himself with 4 walks and a hit batter. Daniel Jones (.228, 4 HR, 16 RBI) hit a pinch-hit home run in the 9th and he is now tied for the team lead (.228, 16 RBI) with the injured Brandon Hayden) with 4.

Tuesday, May 31
Major League News

Baltimore backup LF Andres Mora (.200, 4 HR, 10 RBI) had the game of his life as he hit 3 home runs against the Twins, the last being the game-winner off of Minnesota reliever Tom Johnson (2-2, 2.61 ERA) in the top of the 11th inning. Mora drove in 7 of the 8 Orioles runs while rookie Eddie Murray (.236) and Al Bumbry (.235, 15 RBI) added 3 hits apiece. Mora hit a 3-run blast in the 4th inning and a solo shot in the 7th - both off Minnesota starter Geoff Zahn (4.63 ERA). Larry Hisle (.283, 32 RBI) and Leo Gomez (.261) each had 3 hits in the losing cause.

Greg Luzinski (.281, 35 RBI) hit his major league leading 14th home run to help lead his Phillies over Pittsburgh, 6-4. Philadelphia starter Jim Kaat (2-1, 4.07 ERA) went 7 innings, scattering 10 hits and allowing just 1 run while striking out 6. Kaat also went 2-for-2 and raised his batting average up to .250.

LF Gene Richards (.353, 2 HR, 23 RBI) went 2-for-3 with a 2-run home run while CF George Hendrick (.296, 33 RBI) and SS Bill Almon (.266, 19 RBI) each had 3 hits in a 13-1 San Diego rout over the Giants. Richards and Hendrick will combined to drive in 7 of the runs and Padres starter Bob Shirley (4-5, 3.72 ERA) scattered 6 hits over 6 innings while striking out 6 in the win. Giants 2B Bill Madlock (.261, 6 HR, 24 RBI) had 3 hits in the loss, including San Francisco's only run on a solo home run.

Injury Report
No new injuries to report.

Minor League News
Baton Rouge Liberators (29-27) at Lake City Moths (34-22)

Baton Rouge 10
Lake City 4

W: Ed Fox (3-4) L: Jesus Vera (1-1) S: None
HR – None
POG: Vic Davalillo (BR) 3-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2B

You would think that when your newly named All-Star pitcher Mike Haynes (1.91 ERA) goes into the 8th inning giving up just 3 hits and a 2-0 lead everything would be fine. Nope. Leave it to me to put Haynes on 120-pitch count and replace him with screwball Jesus Vera (1 BS, 5.02 ERA) - who proceeded to give up 4 runs before giving way to Will Combs (5.89 ERA) who decided to give out 5 more. Dumbass move on my part. Miguel Tirado (.275) had 4 hits while Steve Larson (.250, 12 RBI) and John Kennedy (.246, 26 RBI) added 3 apiece as we pounded out 16 hits as a team.

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GrimmyDee Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 104	Sunday, May 29 Major League News The Texas Rangers have locked up their staff ace, Bert Blyleven, until the after the 1982 season with a total contract worth $11,769.666. The deal is end loaded, with Blyleven making $2,216,333 in 1978 & 1979, moving up to $2,329,000 in 1980, $2,446,000 in 1981, and $2,562,000 in 1982. "It's not how old you are, it's how old you feel." said Giants 1B Willie McCovey as he smiled at the post game press conference after his 3 home runs helped San Francisco defeat Atlanta 8-5. "I work on my mechanics every day and this goes to show the effort pays off." Braves pitcher Phil Niekro gave up 2 of the bombs to McCovey, the most important being a 3-run shot in the 7th that put the Giants up for good. McCovey drove in 6 runs for the day and moved past Stan Musial into 13th place on the career home run list with 477. In a losing effort, Braves CF Rowland Office (.272) had 3 hits. Pirates pitcher Jerry Reuss (6-2) kept the Cubs from putting anything together as Pittsburgh destroyed Chicago 10-0 on Reuss' 4-hitter. Reuss threw just 115 pitches, stricking out 3 and walking 2 while lowering his ERA to 2.46. SS Phil Garner (278, 15 RBI) had 3 hits and scored 3 times and 1B Willie Stargell (.246, 13 RBI) drove in 4 runs to lead the Pirates 14-hit attack. Pinch hitter Mike Hegan (.258, 10 RBI) hits a single off AL saves leader Len Barker (0-1, 1.04 ERA) and scores Sal Bando from 2nd to give Milwaukee a 6-5 win over the Rangers. 1B Cecil Cooper (.342, 36 RBI) continued hitting the ball well as his 3 hits add to his major league leading total of 66. Rangers 1B Jim Fregosi (.281, 5 HR, 10 RBI) drives in 4 runs with his 2nd inning grand slam. It came down to the final at-bat, but the Yankees would prevail over Chicago 3-2 when LF Lou Pinella (.223, 20 RBI) hits a 2-out single off White Sox closer Jack Kucek (1-2, 3.71 ERA, 3 BS) in the bottom of the 9th to score Graig Nettles from 2nd base. Nettles led off the inning with a ground ball to Chicago 1B Lance Johnson, but Kucek was not able to handle the toss while covering 1st base for an error. Detroit pitchers Vern Ruhle (3-4, 3.43 ERA) and Steve Foucault (10 Sv, 4.19 ERA) combined to hold the Mariners to just 3 hits in the Tigers 3-0 victory. The loss is Seattle's 5th in a row and leads manager Darrell Johnson to a postgame tirade in which he calls his teams performance "effortless" and "pathetic". The Cardinals streak of consecutive victories end with a 6-0 loss to Montreal. Expos pitcher Jackie Brown (2-7, 4.97 ERA) scattered 7 hits in going the distance while throwing just 99 pitches - 69 for strikes. CF Andre Dawson (.290, 5 HR, 32 RBI) and 3B Larry Parrish (.417, 1 HR, 4 RBI) each would have 3 hits, each including solo home runs while RF Ellis Valentine (.247, 6 HR, 24 RBI) would add a 3-run shot of his own. Injury Report - RF Rick Miller suffered a tender shoulder. He is day-to-day for about 4 days. - CF Al Cowens suffered a bruised. He is day-to-day for about 3 days. Minor League News Baton Rouge Liberators (28-26) at Lake City Moths (33-21) Baton Rouge 2 Lake City 6 W: Tommy Malone (1-2) L: Ivan Valles (0-3) S: None HR – NONE POG: Javier Garcia (LC) 2-4, 3 RBI, R, 2B Lately, when we score runs - we do it in bunches. It was a 1-1 ballgame until the 6th when we sent 9 people to the plate and scored 5 runs. Javier Garcia (.256, 17 RBI) hit a 2-run single with the bases loaded to help blow the game open while Jared White (.300, 13 RBI) added 3 hits and an RBI to seal the deal. I was a tad cautious with starter Jason Carter (2.35 ERA), as I pulled him after just 5 2/3 innings with the score tied at 1 and runners on 1st and 3rd. Tommy Malone (2.95 ERA) came on and shined - earning a much deserved 1st win of the year. Monday, May 30 Major League News American League - Player of the Week: (May 22 - May 28) 1B Cecil Cooper (MIL)! He batted .333 (12-36), with 2 HR, 12 RBI, 4 runs scored, and a double. *1977 Totals:* .340, 24 R, 8 2B, 9 HR, 36 RBI, 5 SB, .366 OBP, .491 SLG National League - Player of the Week: (May 15 - May 21) 1B John Milner (NYM)! He batted .588 (10-17), with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 3 runs scored, 3 doubles, a triple, 1.059 SLG and a .632 OBP *1977 Totals:* .272, 16 R, 8 2B, 3 3B, 5 HR, 26 RBI, 3 SB, .331 OBP, .485 SLG With a record of 13-35 and after losing the last 7 games, Atlanta owner and GM Ted Turner fires pitching coach Johnny Sain. Turner has yet to fill his managerial vacancy after firing Dave Bristol 2 days ago. The Athletics front office was all smiles this afternoon after announcing that they have signed their #1 starter, Vida Blue, to a 4-year contract extention totalling $7,204,000 at $1,801,000 per year. Blue is 115-69 with a 2.83 ERA in his 8 seasons with Oakland, including going 5-2 this year. Blue would go on to pitch a complete game 5-hitter against Detroit, but would lose 1-0 to Mark Fidrych (6-3, 2.72 ERA) and his enormous leg brace - who held Oakland to only 3 hits and 7 strikeouts. New York's Nino Espinosa (2.61 ERA) raises his record to 7-2 after a 3-0 win over the Expos in Shea Stadium. Espinosa allows just 4 hits and did not allow any runners to reach 2nd base until the 9th inning. Montreal's Dan Schatzeder (3-3, 4.88 ERA) would also go the distance in the loss. Los Angeles fans were holding their breath when starting pitcher Doug Rau (4-5, 4.52 ERA) did not emerge from a crumpled mass at 3rd base after trying to go to 3rd from 1st on a single by Davey Lopes (.296). Unfortunately for the Dodgers, Rau was out on both accounts - both at the play at 3rd and the game - but more importantly possibly his career. Preliminary reports are that he suffered a fractured knee and will require extensive rehabilitation. The Dodgers would go on to defeat Houston 8-3 thanks to an 8th inning grand slam by 3B Lee Lacy (.192, 4 HR, 19 RBI) off of Mark Lemongello (6-4, 4.93 ERA) that blew out a close game. The Angels used a grand slam by Bruce Bochte (.284, 4 HR, 23 RBI), 3 hits from Tony Solaita (.289) and a 2-run home run by Bobby Bonds (.176, 7 HR, 23 RBI) in the top of the 10th to defeat Cleveland, 7-5. The win would be costly, as California will be without reliever Don Kirkwood (1-0, 2 Sv, 0.00 ERA) for a few weeks after he suffered a back strain in the 8th inning. Dick Drago (4-2, 4.43 ERA) would pitch the final 2 innings for the win. New York's Ron Guidry (8-1, 2.23 ERA) and Sparky Lyle (11 Sv, 1.42 ERA) combined to hold the Red Sox to just 3 hits, but it took a sacrifice fly by Lou Pinella in the top of the 9th lead the Yankees to a 3-1 win over Boston. LF Jim Rice (his 1st) misplayed a Mickey Rivers flyball that would have ended the game before Pinella could come to the plate. Willie Randolph (.266), Chris Chambliss (.293, 15 RBI) and Bucky Dent (.264, 8 RBI) would have all of the Yankees 9 hits. Seattle would score 2 runs in the top of the 9th on a double by Ruppert Jones (.232, 21 RBI) off of Ranger reliever Adrian Devine (0-1, 2.89 ERA), then waits as Texas rallies. With 1 run already scored and runners on 1st and 3rd, Mariners reliever Steve Burke (3-0, 2.38 ERA) strikes out Bump Willis on 3 pitches and gets Juan Beniquez to fly out harmlessly to right to secure a 3-2 Seattle victory. Rangers starter Bert Blyleven (2.53 ERA) would go 10 1/3 innings but get a no-decision while Mariners 3B Dan Meyer (.325) had 3 hits in the win. Baltimore scores a run in the top of the 11th off of a Ken Singleton sacrifice fly to give the Orioles an 8-7 win over Minnesota. 2B Doug DeCinces (.235, 14 RBI) has 3 hits and 2 RBI for the Orioles while Twins CF Lyman Bostock (.320, 5 HR, 33 RBI) delivered 4 hits, including a 3-run home run to cut the Baltimore lead to 2 runs. In the bottom of the 9th against San Diego, 1B Willie McCovey (.291, 13 HR, 32 RBI) ties the game off of reliever Dave Tomlin (3-1, 1 BS, 1.52 ERA) with his 13th home run of the season and 3 batters later C Gary Alexander (.218, 7 HR, 26 RBI) ended it with his 2nd home run of the game, a 3-run blast to give the Giants a 8-5 win over San Diego. Padres SS Bill Almon (.259, 18 RBI) has 3 hits in a losing effort. Chicago CF Greg Gross scores from 2nd on a single by 2B Manny Trillo (.251, 18 RBI) off of reliever Buddy Schultz (0-2, 3 BS, 6.16 ERA) in the top of the 10th inning to give the Cubs a 4-3 win over St. Louis. Bruce Sutter (2-2, 2.84 ERA) pitches the final 2 innings for Chicago for the win. Injury Report - SP Dave Freisleben suffered a damaged meniscus (knee) while pitching. He is day-to-day for about 1-2 weeks. - SP Doug Rau suffered a fractured knee while running the bases. He is out the remainder of the 1977 season. - MR Don Kirkwood suffered a strained back muscle while pitching. He is expected to miss about 2 weeks. Minor League News Baton Rouge Liberators (28-27) at Lake City Moths (34-21) Baton Rouge 3 Lake City 1 W: Alberto Romero (3-4) L: Danny Patterson (4-1) S: Gustavo Ramos (14) HR – LC: Daniel Jones (4) POG: Alberto Romero (BR) 8 IP, 5 H, ER, 6 K Unfortunately, it seemed that only C Jared White (.329) remembered to play offense today as he had 3 of our 5 hits, leaving the rest of the team to go a measly 2-for-28. Danny Patterson (4-1, 2.06 ERA) came back from his dead arm syndrome to pitch well, giving up 3 runs on 7 hits in 8 innings, but also hurt himself with 4 walks and a hit batter. Daniel Jones (.228, 4 HR, 16 RBI) hit a pinch-hit home run in the 9th and he is now tied for the team lead (.228, 16 RBI) with the injured Brandon Hayden) with 4. Tuesday, May 31 Major League News Baltimore backup LF Andres Mora (.200, 4 HR, 10 RBI) had the game of his life as he hit 3 home runs against the Twins, the last being the game-winner off of Minnesota reliever Tom Johnson (2-2, 2.61 ERA) in the top of the 11th inning. Mora drove in 7 of the 8 Orioles runs while rookie Eddie Murray (.236) and Al Bumbry (.235, 15 RBI) added 3 hits apiece. Mora hit a 3-run blast in the 4th inning and a solo shot in the 7th - both off Minnesota starter Geoff Zahn (4.63 ERA). Larry Hisle (.283, 32 RBI) and Leo Gomez (.261) each had 3 hits in the losing cause. Greg Luzinski (.281, 35 RBI) hit his major league leading 14th home run to help lead his Phillies over Pittsburgh, 6-4. Philadelphia starter Jim Kaat (2-1, 4.07 ERA) went 7 innings, scattering 10 hits and allowing just 1 run while striking out 6. Kaat also went 2-for-2 and raised his batting average up to .250. LF Gene Richards (.353, 2 HR, 23 RBI) went 2-for-3 with a 2-run home run while CF George Hendrick (.296, 33 RBI) and SS Bill Almon (.266, 19 RBI) each had 3 hits in a 13-1 San Diego rout over the Giants. Richards and Hendrick will combined to drive in 7 of the runs and Padres starter Bob Shirley (4-5, 3.72 ERA) scattered 6 hits over 6 innings while striking out 6 in the win. Giants 2B Bill Madlock (.261, 6 HR, 24 RBI) had 3 hits in the loss, including San Francisco's only run on a solo home run. Injury Report No new injuries to report. Minor League News Baton Rouge Liberators (29-27) at Lake City Moths (34-22) Baton Rouge 10 Lake City 4 W: Ed Fox (3-4) L: Jesus Vera (1-1) S: None HR – None POG: Vic Davalillo (BR) 3-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, 2B You would think that when your newly named All-Star pitcher Mike Haynes (1.91 ERA) goes into the 8th inning giving up just 3 hits and a 2-0 lead everything would be fine. Nope. Leave it to me to put Haynes on 120-pitch count and replace him with screwball Jesus Vera (1 BS, 5.02 ERA) - who proceeded to give up 4 runs before giving way to Will Combs (5.89 ERA) who decided to give out 5 more. Dumbass move on my part. Miguel Tirado (.275) had 4 hits while Steve Larson (.250, 12 RBI) and John Kennedy (.246, 26 RBI) added 3 apiece as we pounded out 16 hits as a team. Last edited by GrimmyDee : 04-20-2008 at 11:36 AM.