Tuesday 8/8/2033: Terry Dang dominates Philadelphia, gives up just one hit
PHILADELPHIA - It was a great day for Houston's right-hander Terry Dang. The 23-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 1-hitter, against Philadelphia on Tuesday. Dang (2-1) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 2, throwing 117 pitches. 'Things like that happen. You take the mound and everything works. My velocity was pretty good today and I guess it showed.' Manuel Delmas provided Houston with the offense Dang needed as he went 2 for 4, stroking two 2B's, and driving in 2 runs. Houston improved its record to 57-57, scoring 4 runs on 6 hits.
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Monday 8/7/2033: Whitmarsh (LAA) and Shadle (SDN) win P.O.W. award
The American League's best player of the week was Los Angeles (A)'s Paul Whitmarsh, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. He had an on base percentage of .611 and hit .588, while driving in 6 runs. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to San Diego's Donald Shadle this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. His ERA of 1.23 helped him to a 17-3 record this year. He struck out 295 and walked 57 in 167.2 innings. He has 3 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 1st in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins!
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Saturday 8/5/2033: New York (N)'s Bruce Guillen goes deep three times
HOUSTON - Hitting a homerun is fine, but hitting three of them in one game is something special. New York (N)'s leftfielder Bruce Guillen accomplished that feat in a 8-6 win over Houston. In the 5th inning he unloaded a two-run homerun off Hong Rueda. A 416 foot drive to right-center marked his 2nd bomb, a solo homerun off Chang Steve in the 6th inning. A pitch from William Schoenfeld in the 8th inning left his bat for a solo homerun, landing 371 feet from home plate in right field. Overall he finished with 4 hits in 5 AB, with three runs scored and collecting 4 RBI.
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Wednesday 8/2/2033: Albert Fleming dominates Baltimore, gives up just one hit
BALTIMORE - Albert Fleming had some fun again. Baltimore hitters did not. Kansas City's left-hander gave up just one hit in his 3rd shutout of the season. He now has 9 career shutouts in 325 games started. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Fleming (8-8) struck out 8 and issued 2 BB, throwing 56 of 91 pitches for strikes. Terry Weeks helped Fleming at the plate, he finished with 2 hits in 4 AB. Kansas City improved its record to 57-51, scoring 2 runs on 8 hits.
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Tuesday 8/1/2033: Juan Cervantes (PHI) will miss 5-6 weeks
PHILADELPHIA - When it rains, it pours. Philadelphia's left-hander Juan Cervantes will not pitch for at least 5-6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Chicago (N) where he left the field in the 8th inning. Torn Bicep Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. His ERA of 2.65 helped him to a 1-4 record this year. He struck out 38 and walked 10 in 37.1 innings.
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Tuesday 8/1/2033: Minnesota's Llewellyn severely injured
MINNESOTA - When it rains, it pours. Minnesota's right-hander George Llewellyn will not pitch for at least 4 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Boston where he left the field in the 5th inning. Llewellyn was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Pulled Bicep Muscle. This season Llewellyn compiled an ERA of 3.88, going 7-10 in 21 starts. He fanned 119 while giving up 152 hits in 141.2 innings.
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Tuesday 8/1/2033: Balas (TOR) and Shadle (SDN) win monthly pitcher award
Toronto's Douglas Balas had a terrific July, and it earned him the American League Pitcher of the month award. His record of 4-1 in 6 was among the leagues best this month. In 50.1 innings of work he allowed just 31 hits while striking out 57, compiling an ERA of just 1.43. Douglas also fired a shutout. This season Balas compiled an ERA of 2.22, going 13-8 in 23 starts. He fanned 207 while giving up 135 hits in 182.1 innings. Douglas has pitched 4 shutouts and 7 complete games. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 5th in wins! The best month of July in the National League certainly had San Diego's right-hander Donald Shadle, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. His ERA of just 0.50 helped him to a 4-0 record in July. He worked 35.2 innings, striking out 56 hitters while walking 11. Donald also fired a shutout. His ERA of 1.29 helped him to a 16-3 record this year. He struck out 283 and walked 55 in 160.2 innings. Donald has pitched 3 shutouts and 3 complete games. He's 1st in the National League in ERA and 1st in wins!
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Tuesday 8/1/2033: Detroit's Iemochi earns Batter of the Month award
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to Detroit's Kawarou Iemochi this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 96 at bats he hit .323 with 5 HR and 26 RBI. His season numbers are: .268 AVG, 107 hits, 24 doubles, one triple and 13 taters, along with 69 RBI and 66 runs scored. Benny Deitz of Houston wins his 6th Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the National League. Benny pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .342 with 8 and 23 RBI while slugging .776. His season features a batting average of .228 (78 hits in 342 AB), 30 doubles, no triples and 14 longballs. Deitz collected 58 RBI and 48 runs as well.
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Monday 7/31/2033: Donald Shadle shuts out Milwaukee on one hit
SAN DIEGO - Great days are rare. But not for San Diego's right-hander Donald Shadle. Milwaukee found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just one hit. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 6th time he has done it in his career. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Shadle (16-3) struck out an astounding 13 and walked 2, throwing 77 of 120 pitches for strikes. San Diego's The final score of the game was 4-0.
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Monday 7/31/2033: Player of the Week honors go to Balas and Deitz
Douglas Balas of Toronto wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. Douglas went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.06, while fanning 21 in 17 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. Houston's first baseman Benny Deitz had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. In 16 at bats he hit .438 with 3 HR and 8 RBI. His season features a batting average of .228 (77 hits in 338 AB), 29 doubles, no triples and 14 homeruns. Deitz collected 58 RBI and 48 runs as well.
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Sunday 7/30/2033: Jack Juarez out for 4-5 weeks
CLEVELAND - Cleveland is without its ace Jack Juarez for at least 4-5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Todd Broadway in a game against Oakland. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Opposing players hit .190 against Jack this season. While posting an ERA of 2.04 he went 13-8 in 24 starts, fanning 222 and walking 25 hitters. He's 2nd in the American League in ERA and 5th in wins!
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Friday 7/28/2033: Amador Barcenas fires NO-NO against Boston
OAKLAND - Oakland's right-hander Amador Barcenas made some history today, firing a no-hitter against Boston. Their hitters found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, never having a chance against his overpowering stuff. Barcenas (10-6) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 1, throwing 112 pitches. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today, and it's especially nice to do it in such fashion.' Soudarou Katsumoto provided Oakland with the offense Barcenas needed as he finished 2 for 4, hitting a double. Oakland improved its record to 63-40, scoring 2 runs on 9 hits.
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Wednesday 7/26/2033: Texas' Agosto severely injured
TEXAS - Texas is without its ace Arthur Agosto for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to William Kellner in a game against Cleveland. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Agosto was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Ruptured Bicep Tendon. His ERA of 4.00 helped him to a 6-10 record this year. He struck out 141 and walked 64 in 139.1 innings. He has 2 complete games and one shutout.
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Monday 7/24/2033: Rivas (MIN) and Parker (NYN) win P.O.W. award
Minnesota's leftfielder Luis Rivas had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. He hit .500 with 6 RBI and slugged .750 in 28 at bats. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 10 games. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to New York (N)'s James Parker this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. Parker was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.53. Along the way he struck out 10 in 17 innings. He hurled a shutout as well.
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Sunday 7/23/2033: Lamar Corrado stars with 2000th career hit
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh's first baseman Lamar Corrado already had some highlights in his career, and today he added another one, getting his 2000th career hit. His hit in the 9th inning was a single off Brian Gwinn. His best year so far was 2023 where he hit .326 with 17 homeruns and 103 RBI. 'I'm out of words. I'll probably realize it tomorrow, but for now I'm done.'
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Saturday 7/22/2033: Ismael Rodriguez pitches his 1st shutout of the season
SAN DIEGO - It was a great day for Arizona's right-hander Ismael Rodriguez. The 27-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 1-hitter, against San Diego on Saturday. Rodriguez (10-7) was overpowering, fanning 12 while walking 2, throwing 113 pitches. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' Siro Garza helped Rodriguez at the plate, he stroked 2 hits in 4 AB. The final score of the game was 1-0.
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Thursday 7/20/2033: Robert Wilk shuts out Cincinnati on one hit
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis' right-hander Robert Wilk will never forget this day. The 28-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 1-hitter, against Cincinnati on Thursday. Wilk (13-3) struck out an astounding 13 and walked none, throwing 69 of 108 pitches for strikes. 'I was able to keep´em off balance. That certainly helped.' Robert Deaton helped Wilk at the plate, he finished 1 for 3, hitting a homerun, with 4 RBI. The final score of the game was 7-0.
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Tuesday 7/18/2033: Dave Moya has 2000th career hits
SAN DIEGO - San Diego's players had every reason to congratulate Dave Moya, who reached a milestone today, collecting his 2000th career hit! He hit a double in the 2nd off David Monk for number 2000. His best year so far was 2029 where he hit .284 with 26 homeruns and 107 RBI. 'Wow. That is all I can say now. I'm thrilled.'
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Tuesday 7/18/2033: David Muņoz pitches 2-hit shutout against Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's hitters were dominated by New York (N)'s David Muņoz. He gave up just 2 hits in recording his 2nd shutout of the season. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' Muņoz (9-5) fanned 8 and walked 2, throwing 102 pitches. New York (N)'s leftfielder Bruce Guillen collected 3 hits in 4 trips to the plate, blasting a homerun, stroking a double, scoring FOUR runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Muņoz. New York (N) improved its record to 53-41, scoring 8 runs on 12 hits.
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Monday 7/17/2033: Phan (CLE) and Lofton (SDN) win P.O.W. award
The American League's best player of the week was Cleveland's Ike Phan, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. Ike went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.00, while fanning 15 in 18 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. Ike has a record of 12-5 this season, with an ERA of 3.08. In 163.2 Innings he was able to strike out 161 batters. He has 8 complete games and 4 shutouts. He's 4th in the American League in wins! It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to San Diego's first baseman Doug Lofton. Doug pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .417 with 2 HR and 10 RBI while slugging .792. He has hit 9 bombs while batting .279 this season. His 86 hits and 19 walks add up to a .334 on-base percentage.
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Saturday 7/15/2033: Jason Olivera (MIN) will miss 6-7 weeks
MINNESOTA - Minnesota is without its right-hander Jason Olivera for at least 6-7 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Ralph Schloss in a game against Tampa Bay. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Pulled Tricep Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. In 0 starts this year Jason struck out 54 batters in 56.1 innings of work. His ERA is 3.67, his record 4-1.
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Saturday 7/15/2033: Tampa Bay's Colon severely injured
TAMPA BAY - When it rains, it pours. Tampa Bay's ace Gines Colon will not pitch for at least 4-5 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Minnesota where he left the field in the 4th inning. Tampa Bay wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Colon had suffered a Strained Tricep Muscle. This season Colon compiled an ERA of 2.82, going 10-4 in 19 starts. He fanned 104 while giving up 109 hits in 134 innings.
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Wednesday 7/12/2033: Steven Tirado (MIN) will miss 5 weeks
MINNESOTA - When it rains, it pours. Minnesota's right-hander Steven Tirado will not pitch for at least 5 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Oakland where he left the field in the 2nd inning. Minnesota wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Tirado had suffered a Bone Chips Shoulder. Steven has a record of 4-8 this season, with an ERA of 3.19. In 124 Innings he was able to strike out 111 batters.
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Tuesday 7/11/2033: Hernando Bustillos pitches 2-hit shutout against New York (N)
NEW YORK (N) - Great days are rare. But not for San Francisco's lefty Hernando Bustillos. New York (N) found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 3rd time he has done it in his career. 'Hey, that's my job! Everytime I take the mound I give the best I can. And my best stuff was too much for them today.' Bustillos (6-6) was overpowering, fanning 12 while walking 2, throwing 115 pitches. Ronald Beede helped Bustillos at the plate, he finished with 2 hits in 3 AB, and driving in 2 runs. The final score of the game was 3-0.
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Monday 7/10/2033: Player of the Week honors go to Labarbera and McGurk
Oakland's centerfielder Robert Labarbera had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Robert pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .444 with 3 HR and 5 RBI while slugging 1.000. It's the 3rd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Atlanta's centerfielder Christopher McGurk. He had an on base percentage of .579 and hit .579, while driving in 5 runs.
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Thursday 7/6/2033: Patricio Orta (WSH) will miss 5 weeks
WASHINGTON - Washington is without its right-hander Patricio Orta for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Larry Stringfield in a game against San Francisco. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being taken to a local hospital, Orta was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Bone Chips Elbow. His ERA of 3.54 helped him to a 5-9 record this year. He struck out 169 and walked 63 in 106.2 innings. He has one complete game and one shutout.
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Monday 7/3/2033: Minnesota's Farina wins Player of the Week award
Jaime Farina wins his 1st Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 17 at bats he hit .412 with 3 HR and 9 RBI. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Craig Perras, San Diego's starting second baseman. He had an on base percentage of .476 and hit .474, while driving in 6 runs. Perras has walked 25 times this year and posts a .363 OBP. While batting .299, 89 for 298, he has driven in 32 runs. He's 10th in the National League in batting!
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Saturday 7/1/2033: Stokley (TOR) and Tong (STL) win monthly pitcher award
Toronto's Louis Stokley had a terrific June, and it earned him the American League Pitcher of the month award. He went 6-0 in June and finished the month with an ERA of 0.71. He struck out 67 in 51 innings. Louis fired THREE shutouts! In 18 starts this year Louis struck out 152 batters in 148.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.06, his record 11-4. Louis has pitched 3 shutouts and 6 complete games. He's 3rd in the American League in ERA and 3rd in wins! It's the 2nd time that the National League Pitcher of the Month award goes to St. Louis' pitcher Jeremy Tong. He started 5 games in June, going 3-2 and compiling an ERA of 0.24 in 37 innings. Jeremy fanned 43 hitters. Jeremy also fired a shutout. Opposing players hit .200 against Jeremy this season. While posting an ERA of 1.41 he went 9-5 in 17 starts, fanning 146 and walking 16 hitters. Jeremy has pitched 3 shutouts and 5 complete games.
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Saturday 7/1/2033: Red hot Kellner and McLaurin win Batter of the Month award
The American League Batter of the Month award goes to William Kellner, Cleveland's starting rightfielder. Kellner helped his team with an average of .354 and 16 RBI in 99 at bats. He has hit 13 taters while batting .341 this season. His 99 hits and 29 walks add up to a .402 on-base percentage. He's 1st in the American League in batting! Roy McLaurin of Pittsburgh wins his 1st Batter of the Month award for putting up the best numbers in the National League. He hit .318 with 25 RBI and slugged .670 in 88 at bats. McLaurin has walked 22 times this year and posts a .322 OBP. While batting .259, 62 for 239, he has driven in 50 runs. He's 3rd in the National League in RBIs and 7th in homeruns!
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Thursday 6/29/2033: Kansas City has no chance in a 2-hitter by John Harris
CHICAGO (A) - Chicago (A)'s right-hander John Harris is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Kansas City on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 6th time he has done it in his career. 'I hit the corners with all of my pitches. That helped a lot!' Harris (6-6) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 1, throwing 108 pitches. Chicago (A)'s third baseman Bennett Witman finished with 1 hit in 4 AB. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Harris. The final score of the game was 1-0.
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Tuesday 6/27/2033: Patricio Orta NO-HITS Cincinnati
WASHINGTON - Age doesn't matter. At least Washington's right-hander Patricio Orta shares this opinion. The 38 year old pitched a no-hitter against Cincinnati, showing the great stuff that made him famous for years. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him. He was the main reason I accomplished this feat.' Orta (5-9) struck out an astounding 13 and walked 5, throwing 77 of 131 pitches for strikes. Kraig Jenner provided Washington with the offense Orta needed as he went 1 for 3, blasting a homerun, and collecting 4 RBI. Washington improved its record to 40-38, scoring 5 runs on 7 hits.
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Monday 6/26/2033: Richard Rawson collects 2000th hit against Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH - Colorado's centerfielder Richard Rawson already had some highlights in his career, and today he added another one, getting his 2000th career hit. His hit in the 2nd inning was a single off Charles Wentzel. Along with his 2000 hits, Richard collected 260 homeruns and 1084 RBI in 17 seasons. 'It's hard to believe that I did it. I want to thank my family, my friends and my teammates!'
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Monday 6/26/2033: Player of the Week honors go to Stokley and McConnell
Toronto's pitcher Louis Stokley had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Stokley was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 22 in 18 innings. He pitched two shutouts! In 17 starts this year Louis struck out 140 batters in 139.2 innings of work. His ERA is 2.19, his record 10-4. Louis has pitched 2 shutouts and 5 complete games. He's 4th in the American League in ERA and 3rd in wins! The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Milwaukee's George McConnell this time, as the pitcher displayed the best pitching perfomance in his league. McConnell was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.56. Along the way he struck out 17 in 16 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .203 against George this season. While posting an ERA of 2.29 he went 5-5 in 17 starts, fanning 125 and walking 43 hitters. George has pitched one shutout and one complete game.
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Sunday 6/25/2033: San Francisco has no chance in a 1-hitter by Ronald Hisle
SAN FRANCISCO - Ronald Hisle had some fun again. San Francisco hitters did not. Chicago (N)'s right-hander gave up just one hit in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 4 career shutouts in 440 games started. Hisle (5-4) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 3, throwing 110 pitches. 'I was hitting my spots. Now I'll start concentrating on my next start, and hopefully it will work again.' Kenneth Wax helped Hisle at the plate, he finished with 3 hits in 4 AB, hitting a homerun, doubling once, scoring twice with 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 9-0.
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Wednesday 6/21/2033: Michael Thomas fires NO-NO against Houston
PHILADELPHIA - Michael Thomas had his best stuff going, and Houston hitters were chanceless. Philadelphia's right-hander fired a NO-NO, his 1st shutout of the season. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches. I'm so happy that it was enough to pitch such a great game.' Thomas (5-9) struck out 5 and issued 4 BB, throwing 66 of 120 pitches for strikes. Philadelphia's leftfielder Cecil Valentine stroked 1 hit in 4 AB, homering once. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Thomas. The final score of the game was 4-0.
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Wednesday 6/21/2033: Chicago (A)'s Funkhouser severely injured, out for season
CHICAGO (A) - Chicago (A)'s right-hander Tyrell Funkhouser experienced probably the worst case scenario for a pitcher, a season ending injury. After pitching in the 2nd inning of the game against Cleveland, Funkhouser complained about serious pain in his throwing arm. He had to leave the game. Funkhouser was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Torn Ligament Elbow. His ERA of 3.01 helped him to a 7-5 record this year. He struck out 113 and walked 18 in 98.2 innings. Tyrell has pitched 2 shutouts and 2 complete games.
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Monday 6/19/2033: Louis Stokley turns in great performance against Los Angeles (A)
LOS ANGELES (A) - Great days are rare. But not for Toronto's lefty Louis Stokley. Los Angeles (A) found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just one hit. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 12th time he has done it in his career. 'That was one of the best games of my career. I had my stuff working very well today.' Stokley (9-4) struck out an astounding 15 and walked none, throwing 67 of 109 pitches for strikes. Toronto's centerfielder Jared Petti went 1 for 4, blasting a homerun, and collecting 2 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Stokley. Toronto improved its record to 39-32, scoring 4 runs on 9 hits.
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Monday 6/19/2033: Kellner (CLE) and Kimball (HOU) win P.O.W. award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Cleveland's William Kellner this time, as the rightfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He hit .444 with 9 RBI and slugged .852 in 27 at bats. It's the 5th time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Houston's third baseman Tyler Kimball. Tyler pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .500 with 1 HR and 5 RBI while slugging .750. His season numbers are: .247 AVG, 65 hits, 19 doubles, one triple and 9 taters, along with 30 RBI and 34 runs scored.
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Tuesday 6/13/2033: Mike Tejada shuts out New York (N) on one hit
NEW YORK (N) - Florida's right-hander Mike Tejada is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking New York (N) on just one hit. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 3rd time he has done it in his career. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him.' Tejada (5-4) struck out 3 and walked 3, throwing 65 of 116 pitches for strikes. Florida's third baseman Michael Eckstein finished 1 for 3, homering once, and driving in 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Tejada. Florida scored 6 runs on 6 hits.
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Monday 6/12/2033: Wallach (SEA) and Cubillo (HOU) win P.O.W. award
Harold Wallach wins his 2nd Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. He had an on base percentage of .538 and hit .538, while driving in 7 runs. Houston's shortstop Celes Cubillo had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Player of the Week. Celes went 11 for 23 (.478), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 12 RBI. Cubillo has hit 7 longballs this year while batting .314. He adds 12 doubles, along with 15 runs scored.
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Sunday 6/11/2033: Douglas Balas dominates Minnesota, gives up just 2 hits
MINNESOTA - Toronto's lefty Douglas Balas is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Minnesota on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 12th time he has done it in his career. Balas (7-6) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking none, throwing 121 pitches. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' Andrew Talmadge provided Toronto with the offense Balas needed as he went 1 for 4. Toronto improved its record to 34-30, scoring 1 run on 7 hits.
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Thursday 6/8/2033: St. Louis' Robert Deaton belts 600th career homerun
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis' leftfielder Robert Deaton made baseball history today, collecting his 600th career homerun! In the 2nd inning he unloaded his 600th blast off Robert Kivett. Perhaps his best year so far was 2020 where he hit .324 with 59 homeruns and 158 RBI. Robert has managed to hit 30+ homeruns in a season 8 times, and he topped 40 homeruns 6 times. 'I'm out of words. I'll probably realize it tomorrow, but for now I'm done.' It's no secret that he will one day be in the Hall of Fame!
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Tuesday 6/6/2033: Jeremy Tong shuts out Los Angeles (N) on 2 hits
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis' lefty Jeremy Tong is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Los Angeles (N) on just 2 hits. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 4th time he has done it in his career. 'I hit the corners with all of my pitches. That helped a lot!' Tong (7-3) struck out an astounding 15 and walked none, throwing 78 of 111 pitches for strikes. St. Louis' leftfielder Robert Deaton finished 1 for 2, homering once, with 2 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Tong. The final score of the game was 3-0.
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Tuesday 6/6/2033: Detroit's Weese severely injured
DETROIT - Detroit's right-hander Wilmer Weese suffered a severe injury on Tuesday and will be out for at least 8 weeks. In the 8th of the game against Chicago (A) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Detroit wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Weese had suffered a Ruptured Bicep Tendon. This season Weese compiled an ERA of 2.33, going 0-1 in 0 starts. He fanned 37 while giving up 19 hits in 27 innings.
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Monday 6/5/2033: Chicago (N)'s Veloz wins Player of the Week award
Xavier Villalon of Oakland wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.08 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. Xavier has a record of 10-1 this season, with an ERA of 2.03. In 106.1 Innings he was able to strike out 131 batters. He has 4 complete games and 3 shutouts. He's 5th in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins! The National League Player of the Week award goes to Forrest Veloz, Chicago (N)'s starting third baseman. Forrest went 14 for 28 (.500), while hitting 4 HR and collecting 7 RBI.
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Thursday 6/1/2033: Pitcher of the Month award winners announced
Winner of this months American League Pitcher of the Month award is Detroit's Sean Vanderhoff. He had an ERA of just 0.72 in 37.2 innings of work in which he struck out 39 hitters. His record in May is 3-1. Sean also fired a shutout. This season Vanderhoff compiled an ERA of 1.42, going 5-3 in 10 starts. He fanned 83 while giving up 47 hits in 76 innings. Sean has pitched 2 shutouts and 4 complete games. New York (N)'s pitcher David Muņoz is the National League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in May. He struck out 26 hitters in his 4 starts, putting together a record of 2-0 while pitching 26 innings. His ERA in May was 0.59. David pitched a shutout as well. Opposing players hit .140 against David this season. While posting an ERA of 1.70 he went 5-1 in 9 starts, fanning 61 and walking 28 hitters. David has pitched one shutout and 2 complete games.
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Thursday 6/1/2033: Red hot Broadway and Veloz win Batter of the Month award
The American League Batter of the Month award goes to Todd Broadway, Oakland's starting first baseman. Todd was on fire, hitting .290 with 11 homeruns and 29 RBI. His season features a batting average of .303 (63 hits in 208 AB), 14 doubles, one triple and 16 bombs. Broadway collected 47 RBI and 43 runs as well. He's 1st in the American League in RBIs and 1st in homeruns! Chicago (N)'s third baseman Forrest Veloz had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Batter of the Month. In 101 at bats he hit .366 with 7 HR and 23 RBI. This year Veloz drove in 34 and scored 32 runs while batting .325 with 9 longballs. He's 2nd in the National League in batting, 8th in homeruns and 5th in RBI!
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Wednesday 5/31/2033: Seattle has no chance in a 2-hitter by Tyrell Funkhouser
SEATTLE - Great days are rare. But not for Chicago (A)'s right-hander Tyrell Funkhouser. Seattle found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 2nd time he has done it in his career. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Funkhouser (6-4) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking none, throwing 99 pitches. Leandro Egea helped Funkhouser at the plate, he collected 1 hit in 4 trips to the plate, doubling once, and collecting 3 RBI. Chicago (A) improved its record to 26-28, scoring 3 runs on 6 hits.
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Tuesday 5/30/2033: Cleveland's Denham severely injured, out for season
CLEVELAND - Cleveland's shortstop Joseph Denham will miss the rest of the season. He injured himself running the bases in the game between Cleveland and Minnesota. The injury didn't seem to be serious the moment it happened. But suddenly Denham collapsed in pain and had to be carried off the field. Broken Foot was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. His season features a batting average of .267 (48 hits in 180 AB), 12 doubles, 2 triples and 7 taters. Denham collected 25 RBI and 28 runs as well.
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Tuesday 5/30/2033: Xavier Villalon shuts out Baltimore on 2 hits
OAKLAND - Oakland's lefty Xavier Villalon is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Baltimore on just 2 hits. It's his 3rd shutout this season, and the 7th time he has done it in his career. 'I felt early that I was on top of my game. Fortunately I was able to keep that feeling the entire game.' Villalon (9-1) struck out 9 and issued 1 BB, throwing 76 of 121 pitches for strikes. Oakland's centerfielder Robert Labarbera got 2 hits in 3 AB, homering once, scoring 2 runs and driving in 2 runs. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Villalon. The final score of the game was 5-0.
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Monday 5/29/2033: Player of the Week honors go to Broadway and Veloz
The American League's best player of the week was Oakland's Todd Broadway, who wins the award for the 8th time in his career. He hit .429 with 11 RBI and slugged .786 in 28 at bats. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 9 games. It's the 5th time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Chicago (N)'s third baseman Forrest Veloz. Forrest pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .542 with 2 HR and 10 RBI while slugging 1.000. Forrest has gone 58 for 182 (.319) this season, hitting 7 bombs and driving in 32 runs. He has scored 29 runs on his own. He's 6th in the National League in batting and 4th in RBI!
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Sunday 5/28/2033: Philadelphia's Rafael Lozano laces 2000th career hit
SAN FRANCISCO - Philadelphia's rightfielder Rafael Lozano was in good mood after the game against San Francisco, and he had every reason as he made some history while collecting his 2000th career hit. He hit a single in the 3rd off Neville Barnes for number 2000. His best year so far was 2021 where he hit .294 with 16 homeruns and 54 RBI. 'I guess I'll celebrate a bit today. But the most important thing is winning, and my whole career I gave everything I could to help my team.'
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Saturday 5/27/2033: St. Louis' Sweetman severely injured
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis is without its right-hander James Sweetman for at least 9 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Mark Swider in a game against Houston. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being taken to a local hospital, Sweetman was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Pulled Tricep Muscle. James has a record of 5-2 this season, with an ERA of 2.38. In 64.1 Innings he was able to strike out 50 batters.
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Saturday 5/27/2033: Season ending injury strikes Detroit's Vanderhoff
DETROIT - Detroit's lefty Sean Vanderhoff will not pitch again this year, suffering a serious injury in the game against Cleveland on Saturday. After being taken to a local hospital, Vanderhoff was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Torn Bicep Muscle. In 10 starts this year Sean struck out 83 batters in 76 innings of work. His ERA is 1.42, his record 5-3. He has 4 complete games and 2 shutouts.
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Saturday 5/27/2033: New York (A)'s Deluna out for 4-5 weeks
NEW YORK (A) - New York (A) is without its right-hander Nelson Deluna for at least 4-5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to James Charest in a game against Los Angeles (A). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Strained Bicep Muscle which will require surgery. This season Deluna compiled an ERA of 4.59, going 5-4 in 10 starts. He fanned 66 while giving up 64 hits in 64.2 innings.
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Thursday 5/25/2033: Xavier Villalon dominates Toronto, gives up just one hit
TORONTO - Xavier Villalon had some fun again. Toronto hitters did not. Oakland's lefty gave up just one hit in his 2nd shutout of the season. He now has 6 career shutouts in 99 games started. Villalon (8-1) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking none, throwing 97 pitches. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' Jim Robinson provided Oakland with the offense Villalon needed as he stroked 4 hits in 4 AB. Oakland improved its record to 32-16, scoring 1 run on 9 hits.
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Tuesday 5/23/2033: John Topping quiets Toronto bats with shutout
TORONTO - Great days are rare. But not for Oakland's right-hander John Topping. Toronto found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, getting just 2 hits. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 3rd time he has done it in his career. The bid for a no-hitter was broken up when Ricky Green doubled with one out in the 6th inning. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' Topping (5-3) was overpowering, fanning 12 while walking 1, throwing 110 pitches. The hitting star for Oakland was first baseman Todd Broadway, he collected 3 hits in 4 trips to the plate, homering once, hitting a double, with 4 RBI. The final score of the game was 7-0.
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Monday 5/22/2033: Herrera (CLE) and Morel (FLO) win P.O.W. award
It's the 1st time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Cleveland's pitcher Augusto Herrera. Herrera was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 19 in 17.2 innings. He hurled a shutout as well. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Florida's pitcher Elias Morel. Elias went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.13, while fanning 12 in 16 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well.
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Thursday 5/18/2033: New York (A)'s Yount out for 5 weeks
NEW YORK (A) - New York (A) is without its right-hander Michael Yount for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to William Kellner in a game against Cleveland. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. New York (A) wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Yount had suffered a Strained Tricep Muscle. Michael has a record of 2-2 this season, with an ERA of 3.03. In 35.2 Innings he was able to strike out 36 batters.
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Thursday 5/18/2033: Alex Acuņa pitches 2-hit shutout against Oakland
OAKLAND - Texas' right-hander Alex Acuņa will never forget this day. The 26-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Oakland on Thursday. With one out in the 5th inning Jesus Serrinia singled to break up the no-hitter. Acuņa (4-4) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 1, throwing 105 pitches. 'I hit the corners with all of my pitches. That helped a lot!' Berry Chitwood provided Texas with the offense Acuņa needed as he got 1 hit in 3 AB. Texas scored 2 runs on 6 hits.
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Monday 5/15/2033: Warren Jacobs slams 500th homerun
COLORADO - Colorado's first baseman Warren Jacobs made baseball history today, collecting his 500th career homerun! Along with his 500 homeruns, Warren collected 2653 hits and 1731 RBI in 19 seasons. Warren hit 30+ homeruns in a season 7 times, hitting 40 bombs 0 times. 'Good things happen when you put the bat on the ball.' He hit number 500 in the 6th inning, a shot estimated at 399 feet which cleared the wall in right field. It's no secret that he will one day be in the Hall of Fame!
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Monday 5/15/2033: Adam Hendershot NO-HITS Texas
TORONTO - Toronto's right-hander Adam Hendershot made some history today, firing a no-hitter against Texas. Their hitters found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, never having a chance against his overpowering stuff. Hendershot (4-1) fanned 9 and walked 2, throwing 100 pitches. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches. I'm so happy that it was enough to pitch such a great game.' Jose Esteves helped Hendershot at the plate, he stroked 3 hits in 4 AB, blasting a homerun. Toronto improved its record to 22-17, scoring 6 runs on 13 hits.
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Monday 5/15/2033: St. Louis' Deaton wins Player of the Week award
Stevie Washington wins his 1st Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Stevie was on fire, hitting .524 with 1 HR and 6 RBI. Robert Deaton wins his 13th Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 20 at bats he hit .450 with 3 HR and 6 RBI. This year Deaton drove in 31 and scored 26 runs while batting .366 with 8 taters. He's 2nd in the National League in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 1st in RBI!
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Wednesday 5/10/2033: Benjamin Contreras NO-HITS Toronto
BALTIMORE - Toronto's bats were sleeping, and Baltimore's Benjamin Contreras gave them no chance at all to wake up. He was untouchable in firing a no-hitter in his 3rd game started this season. Contreras (2-1) fanned 8 and walked 2, throwing 103 pitches. 'They took some ugly cuts at my breaking stuff, so I kept throwing it. Fortunately they were not able to adjust in time.' The hitting star for Baltimore was leftfielder Robert Bremer, he got 2 hits in 4 AB, blasting a homerun, and collecting 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 4-0.
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Monday 5/8/2033: Ceniceros and Favors win Player of the Week award
Texas' centerfielder Ferdinand Ceniceros had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Player of the Week. Ferdinand pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .368 with 5 HR and 11 RBI while slugging 1.158. He now has homered in 3 consecutive games as well! Gabriel Favors wins his 1st Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Gabriel went 10 for 18 (.556), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 7 RBI. Gabriel has gone 33 for 113 (.292) this season, hitting 5 longballs and driving in 17 runs. He has scored 18 runs on his own.
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Saturday 5/6/2033: Joseph Hogan (MIL) will miss 8 weeks
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee's ace Joseph Hogan suffered a severe injury on Saturday and will be out for at least 8 weeks. In the 6th of the game against New York (N) he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Strained Elbow Ligament. Joseph has a record of 1-2 this season, with an ERA of 2.94. In 33.2 Innings he was able to strike out 19 batters.
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Thursday 5/4/2033: Sean Vanderhoff turns in great performance against Los Angeles (A)
LOS ANGELES (A) - Age doesn't matter. At least Detroit's left-hander Sean Vanderhoff shares this opinion. The 38 year old pitched a 1-hit shutout against Los Angeles (A), recording his 2nd shutout of the season. Vanderhoff (3-2) struck out 9 and issued 2 BB, throwing 70 of 124 pitches for strikes. 'I hit the corners with all of my pitches. That helped a lot!' Arthur Cook helped Vanderhoff at the plate, he finished 1 for 3, homering once, and collecting 2 RBI. The final score of the game was 6-0.
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Tuesday 5/2/2033: Season ending injury strikes Boston's Dade
BOSTON - Boston's first baseman William Dade will miss the rest of the season. He injured himself running the bases in the game between Boston and Oakland. The injury didn't seem to be serious the moment it happened. But suddenly Dade collapsed in pain and had to be carried off the field. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Surgery will be performed next week. William is hitting .255 this year, with 25 hits in 98 at bats. He has driven in 16 runs, slugging .408.
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Monday 5/1/2033: Topping (OAK) and Wilk (STL) win monthly pitcher award
Oakland's pitcher John Topping is the American League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in April. His ERA of just 1.12 helped him to a 3-1 record in April. He worked 48.1 innings, striking out 53 hitters while walking 10. John pitched a shutout as well. St. Louis' pitcher Robert Wilk is the National League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in April. He struck out 50 hitters in his 6 starts, putting together a record of 5-0 while pitching 50 innings. His ERA in April was 1.84.
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Monday 5/1/2033: New York (A)'s Perez earns Batter of the Month award
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to New York (A)'s Damian Perez this time, as the leftfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. In 103 at bats he hit .350 with 4 HR and 22 RBI. The Batter of the Month award in the National League goes to St. Louis' Robert Deaton this time, as the leftfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Robert was on fire, hitting .379 with 4 homeruns and 23 RBI.
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Monday 5/1/2033: Player of the Week honors go to Reinoso and Deaton
The American League's best player of the week was Los Angeles (A)'s Hernan Reinoso, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Hernan went 11 for 20 (.550), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 5 RBI. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Robert Deaton, St. Louis' starting leftfielder. Robert pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .500 with 1 HR and 8 RBI while slugging .833. His season numbers are: .379 AVG, 33 hits, 9 doubles, no triples and 4 bombs, along with 23 RBI and 18 runs scored. He's 2nd in the National League in batting and 1st in RBI!
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Sunday 4/30/2033: Nathan Carey pitches 1-hit shutout against Washington
WASHINGTON - Los Angeles (N)'s right-hander Nathan Carey is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Washington on just one hit. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 6th time he has done it in his career. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' Carey (2-3) was overpowering, fanning 12 while walking 4, throwing 115 pitches. Los Angeles (N)'s third baseman Keneth Foster finished 1 for 3, homering once, and collecting 2 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Carey. The final score of the game was 2-0.
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Saturday 4/29/2033: Richard Sherman quiets San Francisco bats with shutout
SAN FRANCISCO - Pittsburgh's right-hander Richard Sherman will never forget this day. The 26-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 1-hitter, against San Francisco on Saturday. With no outs in the 6th inning Paul Pohl doubled to break up the no-hitter. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him.' Sherman (3-1) struck out 9 and issued 1 BB, throwing 68 of 101 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Pittsburgh was third baseman Albert Santamaria, he collected 3 hits in 4 trips to the plate, stroking two 2B's. Pittsburgh improved its record to 17-9, scoring 1 run on 9 hits.
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Wednesday 4/26/2033: Thomas Swarts (CLE) will miss 5 weeks
CLEVELAND - Cleveland's first baseman Thomas Swarts will miss at least 5 weeks after he got hurt seriously while running hard toward second base. He began limping and then fell down, causing a scary moment for his teammates. He had to be carried off the field. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Inflamed Posterior Cruciate Ligament which will require surgery. This year Swarts drove in 18 and scored 10 runs while batting .232 with 4 taters.
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Monday 4/24/2033: Cincinnati's Shaver wins Player of the Week award
Daniel Meigs from Oakland wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. Daniel went 13 for 27 (.481), while hitting 3 HR and collecting 8 RBI. He has hit 3 homeruns while batting .377 this season. His 29 hits and 4 walks add up to a .415 on-base percentage. He's 4th in the American League in batting! The National League Player of the Week award goes to Dusty Shaver, one of Cincinnati's best starting pitchers. Shaver was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 0.00. Along the way he struck out 19 in 17 innings. He hurled a shutout as well.
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Sunday 4/23/2033: James Grissett (WSH) will miss 6 weeks
WASHINGTON - Washington is without its ace James Grissett for at least 6 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to James Anstett in a game against Chicago (N). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Strained Tricep Muscle which will require surgery. This season Grissett compiled an ERA of 3.16, going 1-3 in 5 starts. He fanned 23 while giving up 21 hits in 25.2 innings.
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Saturday 4/22/2033: Dusty Shaver shuts out San Diego on 2 hits
CINCINNATI - It was a great day for Cincinnati's left-hander Dusty Shaver. The 31-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against San Diego on Saturday. 'I really like to play baseball, and I love the way I was able to play it today.' Shaver (3-1) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 2, throwing 109 pitches. Cincinnati's second baseman Joel Bourbeau finished 1 for 3, doubling once, and collecting 3 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Shaver. The final score of the game was 7-0.
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Saturday 4/22/2033: Carroll Poovey (STL) will miss 4 weeks
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis' Carroll Poovey suffered a serious injury Saturday in a game against San Francisco. Poovey fell down while running the bases and couldn't get up without help. He will miss probably 4 weeks. After being taken to a local hospital, Poovey was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Inflamed Groin Muscle. Poovey has walked 11 times this year and posts a .430 OBP. While batting .351, 26 for 74, he has driven in 11 runs. He's 8th in the National League in batting!
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Tuesday 4/18/2033: Milwaukee has no chance in a 2-hitter by Javier Lopez
MILWAUKEE - Arizona's right-hander Javier Lopez is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Milwaukee on just 2 hits. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 7th time he has done it in his career. Lopez (2-0) struck out 5 and walked 2, throwing 66 of 119 pitches for strikes. 'Today I just felt fine. I had a good feeling while warming up.' John Leclerc helped Lopez at the plate, he finished 2 for 4, hitting a double, and driving in 2 runs. The final score of the game was 4-0.
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Tuesday 4/18/2033: Roy Nichols collects 2000th hit against Seattle
SEATTLE - Los Angeles (A)'s shortstop Roy Nichols was in good mood after the game against Seattle, and he had every reason as he made some history while collecting his 2000th career hit. His hit in the 3rd inning was a three run homerun off Hosea Cosentino. Along with his 2000 hits, Roy collected 418 homeruns and 1358 RBI in 13 seasons. 'I'm out of words. I'll probably realize it tomorrow, but for now I'm done.'
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Monday 4/17/2033: Player of the Week honors go to Scott and Tyus
It's the 1st time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to New York (A)'s first baseman Larry Scott. Scott helped his team with an average of .529 and 8 RBI in 17 at bats. Larry is hitting .419 this year, with 18 hits in 43 at bats. He has driven in 17 runs, slugging .884. He's 3rd in the American League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 1st in RBI! The National League's best player of the week was Cincinnati's Alvin Tyus, who wins the award for the 3rd time in his career. Alvin went 13 for 22 (.591), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 7 RBI. This year Tyus drove in 11 and scored 10 runs while batting .333 with 3 homeruns.
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Thursday 4/13/2033: Joel Bourbeau hits for the cycle against Colorado
COLORADO - Joel Bourbeau led Cincinnati to a 13-3 win over Colorado by squeezing four hits out of his bat. That's not the best part, though. He hit for the cycle as well! Number 1 in the 1st inning accounted for a RBI double. A single in the 2nd off Raul Zamarripa accounted for his 2nd hit. A pitch from Kenneth McKibben in the 3rd inning left his bat for a three-run homerun, landing 390 feet from home plate in right field. In the 8th inning he unloaded a triple off Santiago Alonso. That drive completed the cycle, causing a smile on his face! Joel did drive in 5 while scoring one run on his own. This season has been a good one for him so far, as he has 13 hits in 42 at bats, resulting in a .310 batting average. He's now the 102nd player in league history to hit for the cycle! Miguel Mazza was the last player to hit for the cycle, doing it 6/25/2029.
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Thursday 4/13/2033: Arthur Agosto dominates Chicago (A), gives up just 2 hits
TEXAS - It was a great day for Texas' left-hander Arthur Agosto. The 23-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Chicago (A) on Thursday. 'I had a good grip on the ball today and I was able to put it where I wanted. That kept them out of balance.' Agosto (2-1) struck out 7 and walked 3, throwing 68 of 110 pitches for strikes. Freddie Val provided Texas with the offense Agosto needed as he went 1 for 1, hitting a homerun, and collecting 2 RBI. Texas improved its record to 5-6, scoring 3 runs on 6 hits.
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Wednesday 4/12/2033: Huge blow for New York (A)'s Trueman, career over
NEW YORK (A) - It was one of baseball saddest days. New York (A)'s right-hander Devon Trueman fell victim to a career ending injury in a game against Cleveland on Wednesday. He complained about pain after throwing a pitch to William Kellner, then suddenly collapsed. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Torn Ligament Elbow. His career featured a record of 1-0 with an ERA of 1.84. Baseball will certainly miss this great player.
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Monday 4/10/2033: New York (A)'s Perez wins Player of the Week award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Damian Perez, New York (A)'s starting leftfielder. In 27 at bats he hit .444 with 4 HR and 12 RBI. His season numbers are: .438 AVG, 14 hits, 5 doubles, one triple and 4 homeruns, along with 12 RBI and 11 runs scored. He's 4th in the American League in batting, 1st in homeruns and 1st in RBI! It's the 2nd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to St. Louis' pitcher Jeremy Tong. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.00 while going 2-0. He pitched two shutouts!
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