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September 22-September 28, 2014

Northern League Standings
East	W	L	PCT	GB
New York Heroes	93	63	.596	-
Louisville Racers	78	78	.500	15.0
Charlotte Cougars	76	80	.487	17.0
Philadelphia Ringers	76	80	.487	17.0
Boston Riders	70	86	.449	23.0
West	W	L	PCT	GB
Chicago Hitmen	102	54	.654	-
Sacramento Stingers	84	72	.538	18.0
Wichita Brigade	83	73	.532	19.0
Indianapolis Engines	74	82	.474	28.0
Milwaukee Bangers	47	109	.301	55.0

Southern League Standings
East	W	L	PCT	GB
New Orleans Knights	98	58	.628	-
Memphis Strummers	88	68	.564	10.0
Orlando Orcas	83	73	.532	15.0
Alabama Airmen	80	76	.513	18.0
St. Louis Tides	64	92	.410	34.0
West	W	L	PCT	GB
Arizona Sandmen	89	67	.571	-
San Antonio Sheriffs	79	77	.506	10.0
Los Angeles Idols	76	80	.487	13.0
Las Vegas Bosses	70	86	.449	19.0
Oklahoma City Scorpions	50	106	.321	39.0

Dwyer Whitewashes Oklahoma City
Monday, September 22nd, 2014: It was a dazzling performance by Frank Dwyer of the Memphis Strummers. He shut out the Oklahoma City Scorpions 5-0 on a well-pitched 4-hitter, ringing up 6 strikeouts and issuing 1 walk.

In 30 starts this season Dwyer has compiled a 15-9 record and a 3.60 ERA.

Lackey Tosses Shutout Against Oklahoma City
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014: Before the game John Lackey liked his chances and his instincts proved to be right. In a superb outing the Strummers pitcher whitewashed the Oklahoma City Scorpions 6-0.

Lackey said in the clubhouse afterward, "I just had a feeling it was going to be my day. My control was awesome. I could throw my curveball even when I was behind in the count."

The Memphis starter held Oklahoma City scoreless, giving up 4 hits while registering 4 strikeouts and issuing no walks.

"We didn't have very many good at-bats," the Scorpions manager said in his postgame interview.

"When that happens, you usually lose."

Lackey has made 29 starts, tossed 223 innings, struck out 115 batters and walked 45. His record is 12-12 with a 3.87 ERA and he has limited other teams to a .270 batting average.

Stingers Chill Carty's Hot Streak
Thursday, September 25th, 2014: The Sacramento Stingers pitching did its job today, holding hot-hitting Rico Carty hitless in 2 at-bats during a 6-0 victory over the Philadelphia Ringers at Pathfinders Ballpark. This disappointing performance ended his 25-game hitting streak.

"I'm a little down right now," Carty said after the game. "I couldn't get anything going when the team needed me, and I hated to see the streak end, too."

In the current season, Carty has put up a .349 batting average with 94 hits, 11 home runs, 43 runs batted in and scored 38 runs.

Marquard Shuts out Ringers Thursday, September 25th, 2014: Rube Marquard made it look easy today. The Stingers pitcher shut down Philadelphia 6-0 on 1 hit. For the game, Marquard recorded 2 strikeouts and 2 walks. This season Marquard has a 8-7 mark in 17 starts with a 2.94 ERA. He has given up 145 hits in 159 innings, struck out 58 and issued 30 walks. Opposing clubs have compiled a .241 batting average against him.

Airmen 1B Jacobs Out
Thursday, September 25th, 2014: The Alabama Airmen lost Mike Jacobs for the season when he was diagnosed with a separated shoulder after a collision at first base.

To date, Jacobs has collected 137 hits for a .259 average. He has posted 18 home runs, scored 73 runs and driven in 85 runs.

Summers Shuts out Arizona Friday, September 26th, 2014: "I had everything working for me out there. I used every one of my pitches, hit both sides of the plate really well and felt like I could do whatever I wanted." With stuff like that, it was easy for Ed Summers of the Orcas to handcuff the Sandmen 5-0 and come away with a complete-game 5-hit shutout. He recorded 2 strikeouts and no walks in an impressive performance. This year Summers has fashioned a 7-3 mark, 3.93 ERA and pitched 87 innings. Opposing clubs are batting .270 against him and he has logged 21 strikeouts.

More Woes For Heroes Fielder Jones
Friday, September 26th, 2014: New York right fielder Fielder Jones has suffered a rehab setback as his ankle continues to hurt. He will see a specialist tomorrow.

For the year Jones is batting .230 with 9 home runs, 41 RBIs and 62 runs scored.

Indianapolis' Dalrymple Tears Elbow Ligament
Friday, September 26th, 2014: Indianapolis fans will be disappointed to learn that Abner Dalrymple suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament and is expected to miss spring training and perhaps the start of next season.

This year Dalrymple has 10 home runs and a .292 batting average.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

NL's #1 Player Named
Monday, September 29th, 2014: Babe Ruth demonstrated his potential to be a star in the game last week and today he took home the Northern League Player of the Week Award.

The Chicago right fielder wreaked havoc on opposing pitchers last week, pounding them for a .400 average (10-25) with 7 home runs and 9 RBIs on his way to claiming the honor.

So far this season Ruth is hitting .272 with 41 home runs, 119 RBIs and 113 runs scored. He has 161 hits in 591 at-bats and a .356 OBP.

St. Louis's Kranepool Gets SL Player of the Week
Monday, September 29th, 2014: It can be difficult for a young player to step out of the shadows and assert himself in the Southern League, but last week Ed Kranepool of the St. Louis Tides reminded everyone just why he's here as he threw up numbers that made him an easy selection for Player of the Week. Kranepool rocked opposing pitching for a .480 average (12-25), 2 home runs and 6 RBIs to come away with the award.

This season-to-date Kranepool has 12 home runs and a .279 batting average.