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ifspuds · 05-06-2008, 01:26 PM

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Another big win against Providence pushed the Seattle winning streak to 13. Unlucky 13, as it happened, as the Reds took game 4 of the series. A series win against Jersey City followed, before the Rainiers dropped the first of four in Birmingham.

Completion of Providence Series
Providence 2, Seattle 10
Providence 8, Seattle 2

Another solid outing from Michael Hawks, who settled down after allowing 2 first-inning runs. The Rainiers quickly erased that deficit, going ahead 3-2 in the 2nd, and blew it wide open with 4 in the 8th. Dan Vincent had three hits, Jim Stephens hit a solo homer, and six players stole bases, including 2 for Cesar Encarnacion.

Someone finally got to Edward Thompson. A 6-run 6th for Providence broke a 2-2 tie and sent Thompson to his first loss in over a month. Bob Pollock was 2-4 with an RBI. All of Providence's runs in the fateful 6th came with 2 outs and 1 on.

Twenty-Fifth Series
Jersey City 2, Seattle 4
Jersey City 1, Seattle 3
Jersey City 3, Seattle 4
Jersey City 7, Seattle 6

Randy Davies was 2-3 with a double, homer and 2 RBI, and Ryan Carson picked up his 17th win with 8 strong innings. The Rainiers were outhit 9-4, but drew 7 walks and managed the win despite committing 3 errors.

David Wheeler was brilliant in game 2, allowing a single run on Joey Smith's leadoff homer in the 9th. Wheeler got plenty of support from Jim Stephens and Dan Vincent, who each hit solo homers.

Despite outhitting Jersey City 14-6 and benefitting from 3 Industrials errors, the Rainiers needed 16 innings to finally put this one away. The winning run scored in the bottom of the 16th on a botched infield pop after Travis Murphy doubled and moved to third on a sac bunt. Cesar Encarnacion sent the ball sky high over the pitcher's mound, only to have the ball pop out of the pitcher's glove, allowing the speedy Murphy to race home with the winning run.

Edward Thompson was once again not sharp, and Jersey City took advantage, touching him for 6 runs in 6 innings. A 9th inning comeback, sparked by Randy Davies's 2-out, 2-run homer, fell a run short. After 16 innings the day before, there were probably few players disappointed to see this end in 9.

Twenty-Sixth Series
Seattle 2, Birmingham 6

The previous game's pitching woes infected Ryan Carson, who allowed 5 runs in 7 innings of work. The anticipated pitcher's duel between aces Carson and Jose Rivera never materialized, with Rivera going the distance and allowing just 6 hits and 2 walks.

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July 23rd, 1950
Sim Record: 4-3
Overall Record: 73-32, 8 games in front of Salt Lake. A little disappointing after the brilliant first half of July, but I shouldn't complain.

Top Hitter: Randall Adams, 3B. Been a while since we've seen Adams in this spot, but he earns it by virtue of a .333/.517/.524 mark last week. 8 walks against 1 strikeout gives him a BB:K ratio of 57:25 on the season. On the season, he's .353/.430/.500 with 37 steals in 44 attempts.

Top Pitcher: David Wheeler is again your winner, at least partly because everyone else got knocked around a little and Wheeler's only start last week was a gem: complete-game 6-hitter, 1 run allowed.

Injury News: None of note.

Development News: None of note.

05-06-2008, 01:26 PM	#50 (permalink)
ifspuds Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 2,092	Back to Earth Another big win against Providence pushed the Seattle winning streak to 13. Unlucky 13, as it happened, as the Reds took game 4 of the series. A series win against Jersey City followed, before the Rainiers dropped the first of four in Birmingham. Completion of Providence Series Providence 2, Seattle 10 Providence 8, Seattle 2 Another solid outing from Michael Hawks, who settled down after allowing 2 first-inning runs. The Rainiers quickly erased that deficit, going ahead 3-2 in the 2nd, and blew it wide open with 4 in the 8th. Dan Vincent had three hits, Jim Stephens hit a solo homer, and six players stole bases, including 2 for Cesar Encarnacion. Someone finally got to Edward Thompson. A 6-run 6th for Providence broke a 2-2 tie and sent Thompson to his first loss in over a month. Bob Pollock was 2-4 with an RBI. All of Providence's runs in the fateful 6th came with 2 outs and 1 on. Twenty-Fifth Series Jersey City 2, Seattle 4 Jersey City 1, Seattle 3 Jersey City 3, Seattle 4 Jersey City 7, Seattle 6 Randy Davies was 2-3 with a double, homer and 2 RBI, and Ryan Carson picked up his 17th win with 8 strong innings. The Rainiers were outhit 9-4, but drew 7 walks and managed the win despite committing 3 errors. David Wheeler was brilliant in game 2, allowing a single run on Joey Smith's leadoff homer in the 9th. Wheeler got plenty of support from Jim Stephens and Dan Vincent, who each hit solo homers. Despite outhitting Jersey City 14-6 and benefitting from 3 Industrials errors, the Rainiers needed 16 innings to finally put this one away. The winning run scored in the bottom of the 16th on a botched infield pop after Travis Murphy doubled and moved to third on a sac bunt. Cesar Encarnacion sent the ball sky high over the pitcher's mound, only to have the ball pop out of the pitcher's glove, allowing the speedy Murphy to race home with the winning run. Edward Thompson was once again not sharp, and Jersey City took advantage, touching him for 6 runs in 6 innings. A 9th inning comeback, sparked by Randy Davies's 2-out, 2-run homer, fell a run short. After 16 innings the day before, there were probably few players disappointed to see this end in 9. Twenty-Sixth Series Seattle 2, Birmingham 6 The previous game's pitching woes infected Ryan Carson, who allowed 5 runs in 7 innings of work. The anticipated pitcher's duel between aces Carson and Jose Rivera never materialized, with Rivera going the distance and allowing just 6 hits and 2 walks. ----- July 23rd, 1950 Sim Record: 4-3 Overall Record: 73-32, 8 games in front of Salt Lake. A little disappointing after the brilliant first half of July, but I shouldn't complain. Top Hitter: Randall Adams, 3B. Been a while since we've seen Adams in this spot, but he earns it by virtue of a .333/.517/.524 mark last week. 8 walks against 1 strikeout gives him a BB:K ratio of 57:25 on the season. On the season, he's .353/.430/.500 with 37 steals in 44 attempts. Top Pitcher: David Wheeler is again your winner, at least partly because everyone else got knocked around a little and Wheeler's only start last week was a gem: complete-game 6-hitter, 1 run allowed. Injury News: None of note. Development News: None 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!)