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Draft Class Overview

The Pastime Baseball League's November Amateur Draft this year will include players who debuted between 1976 and 1978. The Top 25 prospects of the incoming class, in alphabetical order:

Joaquin Andujar
Tony Armas
Andre Dawson
Mark Fidrych
Pedro Guerrero
Willie Hernandez
Bob Horner
Carney Lansford
Dennis Martinez
Scott McGregor
Paul Molitor
Jack Morris
Dale Murphy
Eddie Murray
Lance Parrish
Ozzie Smith
Dave Stewart
Rick Sutcliffe
Bruce Sutter
Garry Templeton
Alan Trammell
Bob Welch
Lou Whitaker
Ernie Whitt
Willie Wilson

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August Review (cont.)

Southern League Review

The tightest division race in the PBL is the Southern League's East division, where the Orlando Orcas are desperately trying to hold off the defending champion New Orleans Knights, who trail by a game and a half.

Orlando went 13-16 in August, seeing their 3-game lead get halved as the Knights, who trailed by 5 a month ago, went 16-11.

The Orcas remain led by Sam Crawford, who hit .315 with 9 homers and 24 RBI in August. Pete Browning hit .295 with 16 extra base hits, including 10 doubles. But the positive to pull from August, despite the losing mark, was Honus Wagner. A disappointment of epic proportions since being taken in the inaugural draft, Wagner hit .316 in August to boost his season average to a career-high .272.A potent Wagner could give Orlando enough to hold on. They'll also need pitching, though, which came in short supply in August. Ace Bill Hoffer (16-9, 3.39) posted a 5.53 ERA during the month, while Red Munger (12-12, 4.62) went 1-5 with a grotesque 9.00 ERA. That won't get it done.

Not with the New Orleans Knights on their heels. The Knights visit Orlando for three games Sept. 19-21, and host a two-game set at home the following week, Sept. 27 and 28. Expect New Orleans to try and shield their horrible bullpen (4.74 collective ERA) and leave it up to a rotation whose top four starters have ERAs under 3.9. The foursome of Rich Harden, Mark Prior, Dontrelle Willis and Doc McJames will be brutal to face in any playoff series. But the offense has to get there. They are third in the Southern League in runs, but they make a ton of outs. A lot rides on Sam Thompson (.303-31-92) to bring him the division - and his first Southern League Outstanding Hitter Award - as well as Topsy Hartsel (.270-8-35) and Prince Fielder (.255-25-80) to give the chance for New Orleans to repeat.

Don't forget the Alabama Airmen, who still sit only four games back. Skipper Earl Weaver bristled when asked about New Orleans passing Alabama in the standings after New Orleans took two of three last week. "We have a goddamn month left in the season and we're four games out. New Orleans is up a game on us [at the time]. Big F&*# deal. We'll be there at the end." Alabama then went and took 2 of the first 3 in a 4-game set in Orlando, the last of which is to be played tonight. September sees Alabama visit New Orleans for another four-game set. They also host Orlando for four to close out the season. So if they fly right, the Airmen will certainly have their chance. They have pitching to match anyone, including New Orleans' vaunted foursome. Dan Haren (14-6, 3.28), Virgil Trucks (14-12, 3.94), Barry Zito (12-7, 3.78) and John Lackey (5-5, 3.94) are reportedly eager to stare down the Knights in a stretch run, though that seems to ignore the fact that it's Orlando who they're chasing. They should get the injured Vic Willis (8-8, 3.21) back for the last two weeks, which could be huge.

After an 8-17 July dashed their hopes, a 15-14 August has the Memphis Strummers clinging to life. Quite simply, the Southern League's worst pitching staff just won't hold up to make it happen. But watching Oscar Charleston (.336-25-80) attempt to carry the team is exciting, though admittedly an overstatement. After all, he's had help in the effort. Ryan Braun (.297-31-101) is putting forth a tremendous year, and the shock of shocks - Ty Wigginton (.331-24-90) has mnore than done his fair share. Still, 8 1/2 is a lot to make up in a month, particularly to climb over three teams.

Out west, the Los Angeles Idols still hope their offense can mask the lack of pitching, but their first losing month since April has the trailing San Antonio Sheriffs smelling blood from two games back.

Mike Donlin (.367-28-98), Fred Tenney (.329-25-109) and Harry Stovey (.265-27-107) are a devastating heart of the order, hitting behind Cal McVey and his .340 average. But one figures they'll need to pitch somewhat to close the deal. Brian Lawrence (13-10, 4.96) went 5-0 with a 2.23 ERA in August. But in 20 combined starts for the month, John Clarkson, Rodrigo Lopez, Billy Rhines and Jason Hammel went 6-13 with a 6.26 ERA.

San Antonio got slammed when Brandon Webb (9-8. 3.88) went down for the year in early August with a partially torn labrum. But one-time ace Noodles Hahn - yes, the first Southern League Outstanding Pitcher who struck out 373 batters in his first season at the age of 20 - was called off the reserve roster to take his place, and allowed one run...in 11 INNINGS in his first start. He joins Ted Trent (13-6, 2.85), Dick Rudolph (15-10, 2.92), Joe McGinnity (13-10, 3.44) and Jose Contreras (8-11, 4.69).

These two teams meet for three in Los Angeles Sept. 19-21, then in San Antonio for a pair Sept. 26-27.

AWARDS

Player of the Week
8/1 3B Jimy Williams - San Antonio Sheriffs
8/8 RF Sam Thompson - New Orleans Knights
8/15 LF Sam Crawford - Orlando Orcas
8/22 1B Adrian Gonzalez - Arizona Sandmen
8/29 2B/3B Evan Longoria - New Orleans Knights

Batter of the Month
CF Oscar Charleston - Memphis Strummers

Pitcher of the Month
Brian Lawrence - Los Angeles Idols

Rookie of the Month
RF Tommy Holmes - Las Vegas Bosses

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The newspaper clipping way of doing September reports I've done in the past takes too long, and will particularly with three legit pennant races going on. So I will be doing a daily review of the relevant games in the pennant races in a more simple format.

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PENNANT WATCH!
Sept. 1, 2011

Northern League

East Division

New York and Louisville are both off today.

West Division

No race, as Wichita's lead is more than 5 games.

Southern League

East Division

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Alabama	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0					0	3	2
Orlando	2	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	X					5	9	0
W: T. Keefe (11-13) L: B. Zito (12-8) HR - ORL: W. Cruise (10), P. Browning (12)

Orlando gets a great start from the erratic Tim Keefe, who hurls a complete game 3-hit shutout to make Walton Cruise's first inning blast stand up. Pete Browning also homers in a 3-run 6th to seal it.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
New Orleans	1	0	0	0	1	1	5	4	0					12	14	2
Memphis	0	0	3	1	3	0	0	0	0					7	8	1
W: D. Willis (14-10) L: C. Capuano (3-6) HR - NO: X. Nady (3), S. Thompson (32) MEM: D. Litwhiler (7), C. Anson (4)

New Orleans lets Dontrelle Willis stay in despite getting roughed up in the middle innings, as their lineup ultimately gets to Chris Capuano and batters George Sherill in relief for four runs in a third of an inning - aided by an unfathomable six walks.

East	W	L	PCT	GB
Orlando Orcas	72	63	.533	-
New Orleans Knights	70	64	.522	1.5

West Division

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Las Vegas	0	0	0	2	4	1	0	2	3					12	15	2
Los Angeles	2	11	2	0	0	0	5	1	X					21	22	2
W: M. Buehrle (2-1) L: J. Cruz (8-12) HR - LV: L. Pike (8) LA: V. Stephens (10), B. Boyd (4), C. McVey (10), M. Donlin (29)

Los Angeles' season to the extreme. They built a 15-0 nothing lead but let things get a little interesting before blasting two homers in the 5-run seventh. Cal McVey had five hits and scored four runs; Mike Donlin, Vern Stephens, Benjamin Boyd and Heinie Groh each had three hits, with Stephens and Boyd driving in 3 apiece, Donlin driving home 4 and Groh knocking in 5.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Arizona	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	0	2					5	7	0
San Antonio	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0					2	9	0
W: B. Sanders (15-13) L: D. Rudolph (15-11) HR - ARI: P. Hill (13), J. Reyes (10) The Sandmen get a complete game out of ace Ben Sanders, hoping for a late-season surge to get him to 18 wins for the third straight year. Pete Hill's 2-run shot in the first is the big blow, but San Antonio gets a pair in the 8th on RBI singles from Jimy Williams and Jason Bay. But Jose Reyes put a 2-run shot into the seats to ice it for Arizona and put San Antonio back a game further. West W L PCT GB Los Angeles Idols 74 61 .548 - San Antonio Sheriffs 70 64 .522 3.5

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PENNANT WATCH!
Sept. 2, 2011

The last group of interleague matchups begins today!

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Los Angeles	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0					3	9	1
Wichita	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	X					6	10	0
W: A. Orth (15-9) L: B. Lawrence (13-11) HR - LA: M. Donlin (30) WIC: H. Collins (6)

The red-hot Brian Lawrence - August's Southern League Pitcher of the Month - throws well after giving up three in the third, buying enough time for Mike Donlin to blast a three-run shot off Al Orth in the top of the 8th. But Lawrence gives up a leadoff double to Buddy Kerr in the 8th, and Mark Buehrle throws gas on the fire, allowing a 3-run homer to Hub Collins to seal it for Wichita.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Philadelphia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2					2	7	2
New Orleans	0	1	0	0	3	0	0	0	X					4	8	0
W: M. Prior (16-9) L: M. Owings (9-4) S: E. Blackwell (20) HR - PHI: K. Greene (2) NO: J. Fournier (4)

Mark Prior strikes out a career-high 15 in a great performance for New Orleans, going 8 1/3 before leaving after allowing Ned Williamson a leadoff triple and Orlando Hudson to drive him home with a sac fly. Ewell Blackwell gets the save despite allowing a Khalil Greene homer.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
New York	0	0	0	2	0	0	4	0	4					10	20	1
Orlando	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1					1	8	0
W: B. Byrd (15-11) L: L. Cheney (10-9) HR - NY: R. Connor (21)

Bill Byrd allows one run over eight innings, backed by three hits - including a homer - from Roger Connor and four hits apiece from Ed McKean and Dick Higham in the rout. Martin Dihigo added three hits for New York as well.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Sacramento	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1					2	5	1
San Antonio	0	2	0	0	2	1	0	0	X					5	13	1
W: J. McGinnity (14-10) L: B. Arroyo (10-13) HR - SAC: M. Ensberg (7), G. Beaumont (14) SA: F. Parent (7)

Joe McGinnity went the distance, allowing two runs and striking out five with support from Freddy Parent - who hit a 2-run homer in the 5th - and 3 RBI from Joe Sugden.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Louisville	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0					3	7	1
Alabama	0	1	0	0	1	3	0	0	X					5	11	0
W: D. Haren (15-6) L: N. Cuppy (12-10) S: B. Donnelly (25) HR - LOU: H. Matsui (2) ALA: J. Rollins (10) Alabama hangs in out west, as Dan Haren buckles down after a rough third, holding on long enough for Jimmy Rollins to hit a 3-run homer that would be the go-ahead runs. Haren went eight before Brendan Donnelly threw a perfect ninth for the save. Northern League East W L PCT GB New York Heroes 82 53 .607 - Louisville Racers 79 56 .585 3.0

Southern League

East	W	L	PCT	GB
Orlando Orcas	72	64	.529	-
New Orleans Knights	71	64	.526	.5
Alabama Airmen	67	67	.500	4.0

West	W	L	PCT	GB
Los Angeles Idols	74	62	.544	-
San Antonio Sheriffs	71	64	.526	2.5

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PENNANT WATCH!
Sept. 3, 2011

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Los Angeles	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	4					8	13	2
Wichita	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	2					4	7	0
W: B. Rhines (13-13) L: J. Gaines (8-7) S: C. Qualls (14) HR - LA: B. Wright (10), M. Donlin (31)

The Idols bend but don't break behind Billy Rhines, as Mike Donlin homers for the third straight game. Los Angeles sent out a lineup today with seven men hitting above .300.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11			R	H	E
Philadelphia	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1			4	7	0
New Orleans	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0			3	10	2
W: M. Corpas (6-3) L: J. Towers (2-2) S: B. Duggleby (3) HR - NO: G. Wright (2)

Neither Philly's Jeff Francis nor New Orleans' Rich Harden figure in the decision despite strong outings. But New Orelans' two-run 9th off Manny Corpas, capped by a Sam Thompson RBI single goes for naught when the red-hot callup Khalil Greene hits an RBI single in the 11th for the Ringers' winning run.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
New York	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0					2	9	0
Orlando	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	1					3	10	1
W: B. Hoffer (17-9) L: F. Killen (20-3) HR - NY: I. Meusel (10) ORL: W. Cruise (11)

Orlando gets what it needs from its ace, as Bill Hoffer outduels the Northern League's best this year in Fred Killen, who surrenders a leadoff homer to Walton Cruise in the 9th to win it for the Orcas. Buck Freeman strained an oblique in the win, however. Carlos Pena should replace him in the interim.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Sacramento	3	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1					6	5	0
San Antonio	3	0	1	0	3	0	0	0	X					7	7	1
W: J. Contreras (9-11) L: B. Shawkey (8-10) S: H. Okajima (25) HR - SA: F. Parent 2 (9)

Another exciting one here, as the ligh-hitting Freddy Parent - hitting only .201 on the year, bangs two homers, giving him three in his last two games, to lead San Antonio to victory.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Louisville	4	0	0	1	1	0	2	0	2					10	15	0
Alabama	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0					1	9	1
W: R. Oswalt (17-4) L: B. Dinneen (0-2) HR - LOU: B. Southworth (15), L. Marr (14), D. Brouthers (28)

Roy Oswalt seeks his first playoff berth, and is doing everything he can to get there as Louisville tries to chase down New York. Oswalt went the distance, striking out 8 and walking only 1 as the offense erupted, led by Dan Brouthers' four hits as well as three apiece from Herman Long and Lefty Marr.

Northern League

East	W	L	PCT	GB
New York Heroes	82	54	.603	-
Louisville Racers	80	56	.588	2.0

Southern League

East	W	L	PCT	GB
Orlando Orcas	73	64	.533	-
New Orleans Knights	71	65	.522	1.5
Alabama Airmen	67	68	.496	5.0

West	W	L	PCT	GB
Los Angeles Idols	75	62	.547	-
San Antonio Sheriffs	72	64	.529	2.5

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PENNANT WATCH!
Sept. 4, 2011

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Los Angeles	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0					2	9	0
Wichita	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0					0	4	1
W: J. Clarkson (15-12) L: J. Schmitz (8-2) HR - None

The Idols may be making a statement here, taking two of three in Wichita.
John Clarkson outduels Johnny Schmitz, who had gone unbeaten since entering the rotation in July. Benjamin Boyd had three hits and an RBI for Los Angeles in the win.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Philadelphia	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0					3	4	0
New Orleans	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1					2	7	1
W: S. Paige (11-12) L: D. McJames (12-9) S: M. Corpas (18) HR - NO: C. Tracy (10)

The Ringers are playing for pride here, and Satchel Paige showed it, outwilling Doc McJames as the Knights take a hit at home, dropping two of three.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
New York	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0					1	8	0
Orlando	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	X					4	8	0
W: A. Javery (9-11) L: H. Howell (8-8) HR - ORL: C. Pena (1), H. Wagner (11)

The loss of Buck Freeman is offset by replacement Carlos Pena, who homers in his first start since his callup. Al Javery struck out 11 in the complete game effort, during which New York's Roger Connor left with a pulled back muscle. He's listed as day-to-day.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11			R	H	E
Sacramento	0	0	1	0	1	1	2	0	1	0	0			6	16	1
San Antonio	0	2	0	1	0	1	0	0	2	0	1			7	9	0
W: T. Sparks (3-5) L: N. Altrock (0-2) HR - SAC: A. Robinson (10), P. Feliz (6) SA: M. Lamb (7), J. Hermida (4)

Noodles Hahn allowed six runs for San Antonio, which overcame his effort with a two-run homer from Jeremy Hermida off Brad Lidge in the 9th to tie it, setting the stage for Michael Young's two-out RBI double to win it in the 11th.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Louisville	0	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0					4	6	0
Alabama	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0					2	5	1
W: E. Volquez (12-8) L: J. Lackey (5-6) HR - LOU: B. Southworth (16) The Racers scored four runs early and Edinson Volquez made it stand up as Louisville picks up ground on New York and pushes Alabama six games out in the Southern League's East division.

Northern League

East	W	L	PCT	GB
New York Heroes	82	55	.599	-
Louisville Racers	81	56	.591	1.0

Southern League

East	W	L	PCT	GB
Orlando Orcas	74	64	.536	-
New Orleans Knights	71	66	.518	2.5

West	W	L	PCT	GB
Los Angeles Idols	76	62	.551	-
San Antonio Sheriffs	73	64	.533	2.5

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PENNANT WATCH!
Sept. 5, 2011

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Los Angeles	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0					1	9	0
Sacramento	0	0	0	1	3	1	0	0	X					5	7	0
W: C. Hamels (5-4) L: J. Hammel (2-5) HR - SAC: S. Seybold (13)

Cole Hamels allowed one run over seven innings, backed by 2 RBI apiece from George Hall and Socks Seybold. Heinie Groh drove in the only run for the Idols.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
New York	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	1	0					5	8	1
New Orleans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0					0	5	1
W: J. McCormick (18-6) L: S. McClung (5-4) HR - NY: I. Meusel (11), J. Burkett (14)

Jim McCormick was dominant, striking out nine and walking only one in a complete game shutout. Irish Meusel hit a 3-run homer in the third, and David Wright drove in another run that inning before Jesse Burkett homered in the 8th.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Wichita	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0					1	6	0
San Antonio	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	X					4	8	0
W: J. Marquis (1-0) L: R. Waddell (17-7) HR - SA: E. Stanky (1), O. Burns (7)

Ted Trent gave up an RBI double to Jay Gibbons in the first and was brilliant thereafter. But it seemed the run would be enough, as Rube Waddell didn't allow a hit until Thurman Tucker singled with one out in the 6th. But Eddie Stanky hit a solo homer in the 7th, and Oyster Burns drilled a three-run shot in the 8th as San Antonio came from behind to win it.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Louisville	0	3	2	0	0	1	0	0	3					9	9	0
Memphis	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0					3	6	0
W: S. Chacon (13-9) L: H. Wyse (11-8) HR - LOU: H. Richardson (13), D. Brouthers (29) MEM: R. Braun (32) Hank Wyse was battered early and Shawn Chacon's day was marred only by a Ryan Braun 3-run homer as Louisville kept up with New York.

Northern League

East	W	L	PCT	GB
New York Heroes	83	55	.601	-
Louisville Racers	82	56	.594	1.0

Southern League

East	W	L	PCT	GB
Orlando Orcas	74	64	.536	-
New Orleans Knights	71	67	.514	3.0

West	W	L	PCT	GB
Los Angeles Idols	76	63	.547	-
San Antonio Sheriffs	74	64	.536	1.5

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PENNANT WATCH!
Sept. 6, 2011

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Los Angeles	0	1	0	4	0	0	0	1	0					6	9	0
Sacramento	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0					0	5	1
W: S. Kazmir (10-8) L: C. Marmol (0-1) HR - LA: J. Crede (12)

Scott Kazmir threw a complete game shutout, striking out six. Carlos Marmol, making his first-ever start, allowed 5 runs on 7 hits, walking 5 in five innings of work. Sammy Strang drove in a pair for the Idols.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Louisville	0	0	1	4	0	0	0	0	0					5	9	0
Memphis	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0					2	9	1
W: J. Jennings (7-6) L: F. Dwyer (11-13) S: J. Tesreau (2) HR - LOU: H. Long (13), J. Kelley (13)

Jason Jennings worked in and out of jams over six innings, as Oscar Charleston left 6 men on base and Ty Wigginton left 5 before Jeff Tesreau came on for a three-inning save for Louisville.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
New York	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0					0	6	0
New Orleans	0	3	3	3	0	0	1	0	X					10	13	0
W: D. Willis (15-10) L: B. Drake (9-10) HR - NO: C. Granderson (4), S. Thompson (33)

Bill Drake had nothing, giving up six runs on eight hits over 2 2/3 innings, as the Knights battered the Heroes and Dontrelle Willis went the distance for the 10th time this season. Combined with Louisville's win, the Northern League East is now tied.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Philadelphia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0					0	5	2
Orlando	0	1	0	2	1	3	0	0	X					7	11	0
W: T. Keefe (12-13) L: J. Pineiro (13-13) HR - ORL: S. Crawford (21)

Tim Keefe hurled his second straight complete game shutout for Orlando as the Orcas maintained their lead over New Orleans. Sam Crawford drove in 3 on the day, which included his 21st homer of the year.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Indianapolis	0	2	3	0	0	5	2	0	1					13	22	1
Las Vegas	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	6					9	14	1
W: J. Taylor (10-11) L: J. Beckett (3-16) S: J. Soria (25) HR - IND: H. Ramirez (11), E. Flick (15)

Indianapolis tried desperately to gag away a 13-3 lead, but held on. Josh Beckett continued a horrendous season for Las Vegas, while Jack Taylor was decent before losing his way in the 9th, only to watch as Victor Zambrano allowed 4 runs on 5 hits without retiring a batter until Joakim Soria bailed him out to end it. Elmer Flick went 5-for-5 with a homer and 3 RBI for Indianapolis. Sam Wise also drove in 3. Tom Daly had 3 RBI for Las Vegas.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Wichita	0	3	0	1	3	4	0	0	5					16	21	1
San Antonio	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	2	2					7	10	0
W: J. Whitney (12-12) L: D. Rudolph (15-12) HR - WIC: R. Cano (5), J. Sheckard (4)

All pitching has bad days, even San Antonio's. Jay Gibbons went 4-for-5 with 3 RBI and Robinson Cano also drove in 3 for Wichita. Jimmy Sheckard, Buddy Kerr, George Davis and Chick Stahl each drove in a pair for the Brigade, which lit up in succession Dick Rudolph, Tully Sparks and Jason Marquis. Michael Young drove in 3 for San Antonio in the loss.

Northern League

East	W	L	PCT	GB
Louisville Racers	83	56	.597	-
New York Heroes	83	56	.597	-

Southern League

East	W	L	PCT	GB
Orlando Orcas	75	64	.540	-
New Orleans Knights	72	67	.518	3.0

West	W	L	PCT	GB
Los Angeles Idols	77	63	.550	-
San Antonio Sheriffs	74	65	.532	2.5

[PWillisTheMan]

EDDIE! EDDIE! EDDIE!

I spent my childhood chanting that at Memorial Stadium. As was the case when he played, I'll back any team he is on.

[EMSoccerCoach]

Originally Posted by PWillisTheMan

EDDIE! EDDIE! EDDIE!

I spent my childhood chanting that at Memorial Stadium. As was the case when he played, I'll back any team he is on.

Yeah, looking forward to this draft class. Injecting some fun guys into the league. Should be interesting to see where Murray goes.

It's not inconceivable he gets drafted #1 overall. Assuming Sacramento remains with the worst record, they are currently starting Adam LaRoche, though they do have Travis Hafner coming back from injury.

[EMSoccerCoach]

Pastime Baseball League




PENNANT WATCH!
Sept. 7, 2011

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Los Angeles	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	1					4	12	1
Sacramento	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0					3	9	2
W: B. Lawrence (14-11) L: B. Arroyo (10-14) S: C. Qualls (15) HR - LA: J. Morneau (9)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Louisville	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0					2	7	0
Memphis	1	0	1	2	0	1	0	0	X					5	8	0
W: L. Baldwin (14-13) L: N. Cuppy (12-11) S: J. Tannehill (10) HR - MEM: T. Wigginton (25), J. Clements (4)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
New York	0	0	0	5	0	0	0	2	0					7	11	0
New Orleans	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0					4	8	0
W: B. Byrd (16-11) L: M. Prior (16-10) S: J. Papelbon (27) HR - NY: I. Meusel (12), D. Wright (16), H. Jennings (4) NO: S. Thompson 2 (35)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Philadelphia	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0					1	5	2
Orlando	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	X					2	8	1
W: L. Cheney (11-9) L: J. Stivetts (11-14) S: T. Saito (21) HR - PHI: N. Williamson (12)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Wichita	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0					2	8	0
San Antonio	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0					0	5	0
W: A. Orth (16-9) L: J. McGinnity (14-11) HR - None

Northern League

East W L PCT GB
New York Heroes 84 56 .598 -
Louisville Racers 83 57 .595 1

Southern League

East W L PCT GB
Orlando Orcas 76 64 .540 -
New Orleans Knights 72 68 .518 4.0


West W L PCT GB
Los Angeles Idols 78 63 .550 -
San Antonio Sheriffs 74 66 .532 3.5

[EMSoccerCoach]

Paste job for the games of the 7th has coding all throughout, and I don't have the patience to edit it out so I can do the writeups, so we move on to the 8th!

[EMSoccerCoach]

Pastime Baseball League




PENNANT WATCH!
Sept. 8, 2011

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Philadelphia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0					0	4	0
Orlando	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	1	X					5	14	1
W: A. Harang (1-0) L: M. Owings (9-5) HR - None

The only game of any contenders on the day's schedule sees Orlando get a brilliant effort from Aaron Harang, backed by three hits apiece from Honus Wagner, Benny Kauff and Ryan Ludwick. Harang, on the reserve squad all season, comes up and hurls a shutout, striking out 7 to open Orlando's division lead to 4 1/2.

Northern League

East	W	L	PCT	GB
New York Heroes	84	56	.600	-
Louisville Racers	83	57	.593	1.0

Southern League

East	W	L	PCT	GB
Orlando Orcas	77	64	.546	-
New Orleans Knights	72	68	.514	4.5

West	W	L	PCT	GB
Los Angeles Idols	78	63	.553	-
San Antonio Sheriffs	74	66	.529	3.5

[EMSoccerCoach]

Pastime Baseball League




PENNANT WATCH!
Sept. 9, 2011

The interleague docket is wrapped up for the year, so we return to league play for the final three weeks of the season, which will conclude with divisional matchups the final week and a half.

Northern League

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Sacramento	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1					3	10	1
Louisville	0	0	3	0	0	2	0	0	X					5	11	1
W: R. Oswalt (18-4) L: B. Shawkey (8-11) S: D. Baez (22) HR - LOU: W. Marshall (17)

Roy Oswalt shines again, picking up his 18th win of the season, allowing 2 runs on 8 hits over 7 2/3, striking out 6. Dan Brouthers had three hits and Willard Marshall and Herman Long each drove in two in the win.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Indianapolis	1	0	0	0	4	1	1	0	0					7	15	0
New York	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	2					5	14	0
W: P. Galvin (14-9) L: F. Killen (20-4) HR - None

Frank Killen had nothing for New York at an inopportune time as the loss combined with Louisville win knot up the East again. Killen lasted only five innings, allowing five runs on nine hits. Pud Galvin went the distance for Indianapolis despite allowing 14 hits in the affair, a reflection of the Indianapolis bullpen. Every Indianapolis starter had a hit, including Joe Harris, who tallied four hits and 2 RBI. Milt Stock drove in 3 for Indianapolis.

Southern League

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11			R	H	E
Orlando	0	0	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0			5	7	0
Arizona	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1			6	19	0
W: J. Harper (7-4) L: R. Russell (3-4) HR - ORL: W. Cruise (12), R. Ludwick (12)

Ryan Ludwick's grand slam wasn't enough for Orlando, which saw Takashi Saito blow the save before Reb Russell allowed a pinch-hit single in the 11th to Sam Fuller to win it for Arizona. Willie Wells and Jose Reyes each had four hits for the Sandmen.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
New Orleans	0	0	1	1	0	0	4	4	2					12	14	1
Las Vegas	3	0	0	1	0	2	0	1	0					7	13	0
W: J. Towers (3-2) L: T. Bond (11-12) S: R. Nolasco (1) HR - NO: J. Fournier (5), J. Rowe (3), C. Tracy (11), C. Granderson (5), P. Fielder (26), S. Thompson (36)

Struggling New Orleans shows some heart, fighting back from a 6-2 deficit to score 10 in the final three innings, banging out six homers on the day, including a 3-run pinch-hit homer by Jack Fournier to take the lead in the 7th.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Memphis	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0					0	5	0
Los Angeles	4	3	2	0	0	2	0	0	X					11	12	0
W: J. Clarkson (16-12) L: E. Bedard (0-1) HR - LA: F. Tenney (26), J. Morneau (10), H. Stovey (28)

The Idols get a complete game shutout from John Clarkson, who worked with a 9-0 lead after three. Erik Bedard was shelled for Memphis, surrendering seven runs in 1 1/3. Justin Morneau went 4-for-4 for the Idols, and Fred Tenney drove in four while Harry Stovey knocked home three.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
San Antonio	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0					2	6	0
Alabama	0	0	6	1	1	4	0	1	X					13	14	0
W: J. Lackey (6-6) L: J. Contreras (9-12) HR - SA: J. Hermida (5) ALA: T. Strong (20), J. Cantu (5), G. Van Haltren (10)

Jose Contreras allowed a pair of homers in the third as Alabama teed off en route to a thrashing. Jorge Cantu drove in five runs on the day and Ted Strong added three RBI as Alabama cruised.

Northern League

East	W	L	PCT	GB
Louisville Racers	84	57	.596	-
New York Heroes	84	57	.596	-

Southern League

East	W	L	PCT	GB
Orlando Orcas	77	65	.542	-
New Orleans Knights	73	68	.518	3.5

West	W	L	PCT	GB
Los Angeles Idols	79	63	.556	-
San Antonio Sheriffs	74	67	.525	4.5

[EMSoccerCoach]

Pastime Baseball League




PENNANT WATCH!
Sept. 10, 2011

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Sacramento	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0					0	5	1
Louisville	2	2	1	3	1	1	1	0	X					11	16	0
W: E. Volquez (13-8) L: C. Hamels (5-5) HR - LOU: B. Southworth (17), B. Roberts (1)

Edinson Volquez throws a complete game shutout, striking out 8 as Louisville continues to play great ball in September. Brian Roberts and Joe Kelley each had four hits, and Southworth drove in three. Kelley and Hardy Richardson each drove in a pair.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Indianapolis	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0					2	6	2
New York	0	1	2	1	1	0	1	2	X					8	16	0
W: J. McCormick (19-6) L: C. Radbourn (11-13) HR - NY: P. Mullin (1), I. Meusel (13)

Jim McCormick, the PBL's alltime wins leader with 58, was great again and New York got three hits apiece from Roger Connor, Fielder Jones and Irish Meusel.

Southern League

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Orlando	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0					2	6	1
Arizona	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0					1	5	1
W: A. Javery (10-11) L: J. Verlander (9-6) S: T. Saito (22) HR - None

Al Javery and Justin Verlander locked up in a great duel, settled when Buck Ewing hit a sac fly for the go ahead run in the 8th. Takashi Saito recovered from the blown save last night to throw a perfect ninth.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10				R	H	E
New Orleans	0	0	0	0	2	1	2	4	0	0				9	16	1
Las Vegas	2	0	0	3	2	0	0	2	0	1				10	14	1
W: C. Sweeney (1-5) L: R. Nolasco (7-11) HR - None

A brutal loss for New Orleans, which battled back from being down 5-0 and 7-2, only to surrender three runs in the final two innings for the loss. Doc McJames had his worst start since late July, but was off the hook until Ricky Nolasco collapsed for the second straight appearance, giving up a 1-out triple to Grant Johnson in the 10th before uncorking a wild pitch to bring him home.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Memphis	1	1	0	1	0	0	2	4	0					9	16	0
Los Angeles	5	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	0					8	12	1
W: F. Dwyer (12-13) L: L. Corcoran (5-2) S: J. Tannehill (11) HR - LA: J. Kimbro (1)

Los Angeles blows a 5-1 lead as Billy Rhines stays in too long and Larry Corcoran can't stop the bleeding. Ty Wigginton had four hits and two RBI for Memphis in the win and Carlos Quentin added three RBI.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
San Antonio	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	5	1					9	14	2
Alabama	4	0	2	0	0	0	3	4	X					13	16	0
W: B. Dinneen (1-2) L: T. Sparks (3-6) S: J. Corbett (2) HR - SA: M. Lamb (8) ALA: R. Lamanno (6), M. Jacobs (21), B. Bradley (9)

Tully Sparks gets pounded for San Antonio, but their offense musters a comback, getting it to 9-8 with a 5-run 8th that sees Mike Lamb hit a 2-run shot off CC Sabathia. But Mike Jacobs and Bill Bradley each homer for Alabama in the 8th to ice it. Jacobs and Ray Lamanno each drove in four for Alabama.

Northern League

East	W	L	PCT	GB
Louisville Racers	85	57	.599	-
New York Heroes	85	57	.599	-

Southern League

East	W	L	PCT	GB
Orlando Orcas	78	65	.545	-
New Orleans Knights	73	69	.514	4.5

West	W	L	PCT	GB
Los Angeles Idols	79	64	.552	-
San Antonio Sheriffs	74	68	.521	4.5

[EMSoccerCoach]

Pastime Baseball League




PENNANT WATCH!
Sept. 11, 2011

Northern League

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Sacramento	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	0	0					4	5	0
Louisville	2	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	X					5	12	1
W: S. Chacon (14-9) L: E. Morris (2-6) S: D. Baez (23) HR - SAC: S. Bankhead (20) LOU: J. Kelley (14)

Billy Southworth had three hits and an RBI and both Joe Kelley and Cliff Carroll drove in two as Louisville got a good enough effort from Shawn Chacon to make the 5-0 lead hold up. Jeff Tesreau, Brian Fuentes and Danys Baez combined to close it out.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Indianapolis	2	0	0	0	3	0	0	2	0					7	15	0
New York	1	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0					4	13	0
W: J. Taylor (11-11) L: H. Howell (8-9) S: O. Villarreal (6) HR - IND: S. Musial (21) NY: R. Connor (22)

Both teams left 14 baserunners on the day, but Indianapolis got a few more home. David Wright left six on base for New York, while Roger Connor and Jim Viox each stranded five. Abner Dalrymple drove in three for Indianapolis.

Southern League

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Orlando	0	1	0	0	1	2	0	0	0					4	8	0
Arizona	0	0	2	0	2	0	0	2	X					6	10	1
W: B. Sanders (17-13) L: R. Munger (12-13) HR - None

Despite extra rest, having his turn skipped after a 1-5, 9.00 ERA August, Red Munger lost his fifth straight start for Orlando. Hank Gowdy had two hits and drove in two for Arizona. Pelayo Chacon had two hits, 2 RBI and a stolen base in the loss for Orlando.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
New Orleans	0	1	5	2	0	0	0	3	0					11	15	0
Las Vegas	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0					5	10	1
W: D. Willis (16-10) L: J. Beckett (3-17) HR - NO: P. Fielder (27), G. Wright (3), S. Thompson (37)

It just keeps getting worse for Josh Beckett, who was blasted yet again. He's now lost five of his last six starts, hurt here by three homers allowed in successive innings. Dontrelle Willis wasn't great, allowing five runs over eight innings, before Jack Chesbro threw a perfect ninth.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Memphis	3	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0					6	13	0
Los Angeles	0	0	0	0	2	1	9	0	X					12	14	0
W: L. Corcoran (6-2) L: H. Wyse (11-9) HR - MEM: T. Wigginton (26) LA: H. Blalock (1), C. McVey (11)

Los Angeles blew the lead yesterday, but today it was Memphis' turn, as they let a 6-0 lead vanish with a 9-run seventh inning that included a grand slam by Hank Blalock, his first homer in two years. Every Los Angeles starter had a hit and only Heinie Groh failed to drive in a run.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
San Antonio	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0					1	6	0
Alabama	0	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	X					3	9	0
W: V. Trucks (16-12) L: T. Trent (13-7) S: B. Donnelly (26) HR - ALA: J. Cantu (6)

Alabama had won four of its last five, scoring 10 runs or more in each of the wins. Today, though, it's pitching that wins the day, as Virgil Trucks outduels San Antonio's Ted Trent to try and keep hope alive in the East.

Northern League

East	W	L	PCT	GB
Louisville Racers	86	57	.601	-
New York Heroes	85	58	.594	1.0

Southern League

East	W	L	PCT	GB
Orlando Orcas	78	66	.542	-
New Orleans Knights	74	69	.517	3.5
Alabama Airmen	72	70	.507	5.0

West	W	L	PCT	GB
Los Angeles Idols	80	64	.556	-
San Antonio Sheriffs	74	69	.517	5.5

[EMSoccerCoach]

Pastime Baseball League




PENNANT WATCH!
Sept. 12, 2011

San Antonio is now more than 5 games back, so we won't return to following their pursuit of Los Angeles unless they get back within 5 games.

Northern League

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Sacramento	2	0	1	0	0	0	3	0	0					6	11	1
New York	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0					3	9	1
W: B. Arroyo (11-14) L: B. Byrd (16-12) HR - SAC: G. Hall (27), G. Beaumont (15) NY: J. Burkett (15)

Bronson Arroyo gives Sacramento a strong start, much to New York's dismay. Ginger Beaumont's three-run homer off Bill Byrd locked it up for Sacramento.

Southern League

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Orlando	0	0	0	0	1	4	0	0	1					6	12	1
San Antonio	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0					2	7	0
W: T. Keefe (13-13) L: D. Rudolph (15-13) HR - ORL: R. Ludwick (13) SA: J. Hermida (6)

After back-to-back shutouts, Tim Keefe is merely very good, but that's good enough, as Orlando both widens its lead and widens San Antonio's deficit behind Los Angeles to six games.

Northern League

East	W	L	PCT	GB
Louisville Racers	86	57	.601	-
New York Heroes	85	59	.590	1.5

Southern League

East	W	L	PCT	GB
Orlando Orcas	79	66	.545	-
New Orleans Knights	74	69	.517	4.0
Alabama Airmen	73	70	.510	5.0

[EMSoccerCoach]

Pastime Baseball League




PENNANT WATCH!
Sept. 13, 2011

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Indianapolis	0	1	2	1	2	0	0	0	0					6	7	0
Louisville	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0	0					4	14	0
W: C. Weilman (8-15) L: N. Cuppy (12-12) S: J. Soria (26) HR - IND: S. Musial 2 (23), J. Beckley (15)

Nig Cuppy lost his fourth straight start, hurt by a pair of Stan Musial homers as Indianapolis tries desperate to hang close enough to Wichita to make a final run. They visit Wichita for four games Sept. 22-25.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Sacramento	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0					2	9	0
New York	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1					3	10	1
W: B. Drake (10-10) L: J. Benz (4-18) HR - None

Bill Drake rebounded from a horrendous effort last time out, allowing 6 runs over 2 2/3, to hurl a complete game despite scattering nine hits. David Wright and Jesse Burkett each had two hits in the win. New York won despite Dick Higham leaving 6 men on base on the day.

SOUTHERN LEAGUE

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
New Orleans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0					0	3	0
Los Angeles	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	X					3	11	0
W: B. Lawrence (15-11) L: M. Prior (16-11) HR - None

Brian Lawrence improved to 7-1 with a 1.97 ERA since August 1, outdueling Mark Prior with a complete game three-hit shutout. Vern Stephens hit a two-run triple in third to put the Idols on top to stay.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Arizona	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0					1	8	0
Alabama	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	X					3	7	1
W: D. Haren (16-7) L: A. Sanchez (11-10) S: B. Donnelly (27) HR - None

RBI singles in the first three innings from Joe Mauer, Ted Strong and Mike Tiernan were all Dan Haren needed. He's not quite his pre-All-Star Break self, but Haren remains strong, this time a run over 8 1/3, striking out 9 before turning it over to Brendan Donnelly for the save.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Orlando	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	2					5	10	1
San Antonio	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0					1	6	2
W: L. Cheney (12-9) L: J. McGinnity (14-12) S: T. Saito (23) HR - ORL: S. Crawford (22)

Larry Cheney threw his second straight strong outing, allowing a run over eight innings to outduel Joe McGinnity (8.1 IP, 3 ER, 8 H). Sam Crawford and Pete Browning each drove in two for the Orcas.

Northern League Standings
East	W	L	PCT	GB
Louisville Racers	86	58	.597	-
New York Heroes	86	59	.593	.5

Southern League Standings
East	W	L	PCT	GB
Orlando Orcas	80	66	.547	-
New Orleans Knights	74	70	.514	5
Alabama Airmen	74	70	.514	5

[EMSoccerCoach]

Pastime Baseball League




PENNANT WATCH!
Sept. 14, 2011

Northern League

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Indianapolis	1	0	4	0	0	1	1	0	2					9	13	0
Louisville	0	1	1	0	4	0	0	0	0					6	9	1
W: T. Bonham (7-4) L: J. Tesreau (1-3) HR - IND: S. Musial (24), W. Pipp (4), H. Ramirez (12) LOU: H. Richardson (14)

Stan Musial stays hot as Louisville overcomes a rare poor start from Roy Oswalt to take a 6-5 lead on a 3-run Hardy Richardson homer before the bullpen blows it. Musial and Wally Pipp each drove in three on the day.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Sacramento	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0					2	6	0
New York	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0					0	9	1
W: B. Shawkey (9-11) L: F. Killen (20-5) S: G. Mogridge (2) HR - SAC: S. Seybold (14)

Frank Killen lost his third straight for New York despite a strong effort. Bob Shawkey went eight strong innings for his first win since August 16th.

SOUTHERN LEAGUE

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10				R	H	E
New Orleans	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0				3	7	0
Los Angeles	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2				5	11	0
W: L. Corcoran (7-2) L: R. Nolasco (7-12) HR - NO: X. Nady (4) LA: F. Tenney (27)

Fred Tenney drove in four on the day including a 2-run blast off Ricky Nolasco with nobody out in the bottom of the 10th as Los Angeles has seen its pitching step up down the stretch to put them comfortably in first.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Orlando	0	0	0	0	1	1	7	2	1					12	13	1
San Antonio	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0					3	8	3
W: B. Hoffer (18-9) L: N. Hahn (1-3) HR - ORL: B. Kauff (10), B. Ewing (4), S. Crawford 2 (24), P. Browning (13)

The Orcas crush five homers on the night, as Noodles Hahn's fall from grace continues. San Antonio is at a desperation point, as they are getting neither pitching nor hitting, and their pursuit of Los Angeles seems just about over. Sam Crawford drove in five and Ken Harvey and Pete Browning each drove in a pair.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9					R	H	E
Arizona	0	1	0	2	1	1	2	0	2					9	16	0
Alabama	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0					2	5	0
W: D. Casey (8-14) L: J. Lackey (6-7) HR - ARI: A. Gonzalez (12) ALA: T. Strong (21) Dan Casey won for Arizona despite five walks, going the distance in the win. George Gore drove in two and Adrian Gonzalez knocked in three in the win for Arizona.

Northern League Standings
East	W	L	PCT	GB
Louisville Racers	86	59	.596	-
New York Heroes	86	60	.586	.5

Southern League Standings
East	W	L	PCT	GB
Orlando Orcas	81	66	.542	-
New Orleans Knights	74	71	.513	6.0
Alabama Airmen	74	71	.503	6.0