A battle of two possible future DMBL pitching stars took place between Vancouver's Mat Latos and New Jersey's Rick Porcello yesterday. Porcello pitched well, giving up 2 runs in 7.1 innings, but it was Vancouver that escaped with a 2-1 win. Latos pitched 5 innings giving up 1 run on 4 hits, but he walked 4 and was removed without earning a decision. The Fist won the game in the 8th on a Michael Bourn single, extending their winning streak to 5 games.
Hillsborough kept pace, winning their 4th straight game, a 12-3 drubbing of Amityville. Carlos Lee was 3-4 with 2 homers and 5 RBIs and Kelly Shoppach was 2-5, also with 2 homers and 4 RBIs. Hillsborough remains tied with Carolina and Vancouver for 2nd place in the Morris Division.
Alex Rodriguez made his Rat Pack debut in a game that saw the Rats pummel the Bombers 8-1. And A-Rod's contribution? 0-5 with 3 strikeouts...but he did pitch in $10 towards pizza after the game, so that was nice of him. Meanwhile, Yunel Escobar, Matt Holliday, and Curtis Granderson each had 3 hits to lead the Rat Pack offense. Vegas moved to one game over .500 with the win.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Logjam in the Morris
After yesterday's games, there are five teams within one game of first place. The first place Mallers opened the door by dropping a 2-0 decision to Marietta. Jason Marquis outdueled Josh Beckett with 7 shutout innings and earning his first win of the season.
The Endzone Animals stayed 1/2 a game out of first - and alone in second place - but lost a 12-inning nailbiter to the Straphangers. Philly held a 5-2 lead in the game after a 5-run 4th inning, but the Sardines came back and scored 3 in the 6th to tie the game up. The game remained scoreless until Ryan Braun singled in the winning run in the 12th.
The Mudcats picked up a game on the Mallers by winning 7-5 against the Cutters. Jeff Francouer's two-run homer in the 7th was the difference in the game. Aramis Ramirez was 3-5 with an RBI as 5 other Mudcats had 2 hits in the game.
Hillsborough also gained a game with their 4-2 defeat of the Ant Slayers. Casey McGehee was 3-3 with 3 RBIs and a home run to lead the Hitmen offense, while Justin Verlander held the Amityville offense in check. Verlander pitched 8 innings, giving up 2 runs and striking out 7 to earn his 3rd win of the year.
Finally, Vancouver rounds out our list of Morris Division contenders. The Fist pounded New Jersey 8-2 yesterday as Kevin Millwood won his first game for Vancouver by pitching 8 innings of 6-hit ball and striking out 7. Michael Bourn and Marlon Byrd each had 3 hits for the Fist.
The Endzone Animals stayed 1/2 a game out of first - and alone in second place - but lost a 12-inning nailbiter to the Straphangers. Philly held a 5-2 lead in the game after a 5-run 4th inning, but the Sardines came back and scored 3 in the 6th to tie the game up. The game remained scoreless until Ryan Braun singled in the winning run in the 12th.
The Mudcats picked up a game on the Mallers by winning 7-5 against the Cutters. Jeff Francouer's two-run homer in the 7th was the difference in the game. Aramis Ramirez was 3-5 with an RBI as 5 other Mudcats had 2 hits in the game.
Hillsborough also gained a game with their 4-2 defeat of the Ant Slayers. Casey McGehee was 3-3 with 3 RBIs and a home run to lead the Hitmen offense, while Justin Verlander held the Amityville offense in check. Verlander pitched 8 innings, giving up 2 runs and striking out 7 to earn his 3rd win of the year.
Finally, Vancouver rounds out our list of Morris Division contenders. The Fist pounded New Jersey 8-2 yesterday as Kevin Millwood won his first game for Vancouver by pitching 8 innings of 6-hit ball and striking out 7. Michael Bourn and Marlon Byrd each had 3 hits for the Fist.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
A-Rod gets shipped out again
There was a blockbuster trade announced this morning between the Las Vegas Rat Pack and the Amityville Ant Slayers. The Rat Pack has acquired slugging third baseman Alex Rodriguez and their 6th round pick in next year's draft for Matt Kemp, Jay Bruce, and Jorge Cantu. Rodriguez joins his 4th team in the past 3 years. Amityville acquired Rodriguez midseason last year from Philadelphia, who acquired A-Rod from Arkansas in the offseason that year for Johan Santana. Rodriguez is only batting .221 this season but has 6 homers, 20 runs, and 18 RBIs and a decent .781 OPS. Will A-Rod bounce back in the Vegas heat or will he continue to struggle?
First place Marietta has displayed some chinks in their armor, dropping their third straight yesterday - a 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Despite the losing skid, Marietta still holds a healthy 5-game lead in the Hanover Division.
First place Marietta has displayed some chinks in their armor, dropping their third straight yesterday - a 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Despite the losing skid, Marietta still holds a healthy 5-game lead in the Hanover Division.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Season leaders finally honored
This week's JR Cigars Smokin' Batter of the Week was a no-brainer. After putting up monster numbers all year, yet never enough to win the prize, Albert Pujols put together one of the biggest week's in the history of the DMBL. Pujols hit .533 with a .622 OBP and 1.467 slugging for a ridiculous 2.088 OPS. Pujols also slammed 9 homers, scored 11 runs, and drove in 14. We're sending Albert not one, but two boxes of cigars this week.
Others of note, but who didn't really have a chance: Arkansas' Martin Prado (.484/.529/.710, 7 R), Carolina's Dustin Pedroia (.448/.529/.690, 7 R) and Aramis Ramirez (1.147 OPS, 8 R, 10 RBI), Hillsborough's Casey McGehee (.429/.447/.657, 11 R, 11 RBi, 5 2Bs), Amityville's Rajai Davis (.417, 8 R, 7 SB), Las Vegas' Joe Mauer (.452/.571/.548, 9 R, 10 BB), and Marietta's Derek Jeter (.480/.536/.720).
This week's PlaidStallions.com Pitcher of the Week was a little closer, but in the end, there was little doubt who deserved it. Vancouver's Zack Greinke is also having a great season and managed to put together a superb week. Greinke was 2-0 in his two starts, including a complete game. Greinke also snuck in a brief relief appearance. Greinke had a 1.04 ERA and 0.69 WHIP this week, as well as 17 strikeouts in 17.1 innings.
Other top starters: Hillsborough's Justin Verlander (1-0, 1.26, 14 K, 1.12 WHIP), Vegas' Tim Lincecum (1-0, 1.93, 11 K), Philly's Roy Halladay (2-0, 2.87), Blue Ridge's Edwin Jackson (1-0, 1.93), New Jersey's Rick Porcello (2-0, 1.29, 13 K, 1.07 WHIP), and Sardine City's Josh Johnson (1-0, 1.20, 14 K, 1.07 WHIP).
We have to give honorable mention to a couple of relievers: Bridgewater's Jonathan Papelbon (3-0, 1.69, 0.75 WHIP) and Vancouver's Guillermo Mota (3-1, 1.69).
Others of note, but who didn't really have a chance: Arkansas' Martin Prado (.484/.529/.710, 7 R), Carolina's Dustin Pedroia (.448/.529/.690, 7 R) and Aramis Ramirez (1.147 OPS, 8 R, 10 RBI), Hillsborough's Casey McGehee (.429/.447/.657, 11 R, 11 RBi, 5 2Bs), Amityville's Rajai Davis (.417, 8 R, 7 SB), Las Vegas' Joe Mauer (.452/.571/.548, 9 R, 10 BB), and Marietta's Derek Jeter (.480/.536/.720).
This week's PlaidStallions.com Pitcher of the Week was a little closer, but in the end, there was little doubt who deserved it. Vancouver's Zack Greinke is also having a great season and managed to put together a superb week. Greinke was 2-0 in his two starts, including a complete game. Greinke also snuck in a brief relief appearance. Greinke had a 1.04 ERA and 0.69 WHIP this week, as well as 17 strikeouts in 17.1 innings.
Other top starters: Hillsborough's Justin Verlander (1-0, 1.26, 14 K, 1.12 WHIP), Vegas' Tim Lincecum (1-0, 1.93, 11 K), Philly's Roy Halladay (2-0, 2.87), Blue Ridge's Edwin Jackson (1-0, 1.93), New Jersey's Rick Porcello (2-0, 1.29, 13 K, 1.07 WHIP), and Sardine City's Josh Johnson (1-0, 1.20, 14 K, 1.07 WHIP).
We have to give honorable mention to a couple of relievers: Bridgewater's Jonathan Papelbon (3-0, 1.69, 0.75 WHIP) and Vancouver's Guillermo Mota (3-1, 1.69).
Friday, April 23, 2010
Verlander outduels Buehrle for 1-0 win
Bridgewater took sole possession of first place in the Morris Division after winning their 3rd straight - a 4-1 win over Sardine City. The game was tied up at one as the Mallers batted in the 9th, but Raul Ibanez hit a 3-run walkoff homer to win the game for Bridgewater. Ibanez drove in all 4 runs fro the Mallers. Jonathan Papelbon improved his record to 4-0.
Hillsborough won their 4th straight as Justin Verlander outdueled Mark Buehrle in a 1-0 win for the Hitmen. Verlander pitched 8.1 innings of 6-hit ball, striking out 9 and walking one. Buehrle pitched 7 innings and allowed 6 hits and 4 walks, while also striking out 9. The lone run scored in the 6th on a Gordon Beckham single up the middle.
Also winning 4 in a row are the Las Vegas Rat Pack. The Pack took an 8-6 decision against Carolina yesterday as Dan Uggla and Ryan Hanigan each had 2 RBIs. Dustin Pedroia was 4-4 in defeat.
Newark won a nailbiter - a 4-3 edging of Blue Ridge. Mark Rzepczynski held the Bombers to 5 hits and 3 runs in 7 innings to earn the win and Howie Kendrick was 3-5 with 2 RBIs. The win snaps Newark's modest 3-game losing streak, but the Sugar Bears are still struggling at 3 games under the .500 mark.
Nelson Cruz was 4-5 with 5 RBIs and 3 homers in leading the Ant Slayers to a 5-4, extra inning win over the Endzone Animals. Torii Hunter almost matched Cruz, going 3-4 with 4 RBIs and 2 home runs for Philly.
Hillsborough won their 4th straight as Justin Verlander outdueled Mark Buehrle in a 1-0 win for the Hitmen. Verlander pitched 8.1 innings of 6-hit ball, striking out 9 and walking one. Buehrle pitched 7 innings and allowed 6 hits and 4 walks, while also striking out 9. The lone run scored in the 6th on a Gordon Beckham single up the middle.
Also winning 4 in a row are the Las Vegas Rat Pack. The Pack took an 8-6 decision against Carolina yesterday as Dan Uggla and Ryan Hanigan each had 2 RBIs. Dustin Pedroia was 4-4 in defeat.
Newark won a nailbiter - a 4-3 edging of Blue Ridge. Mark Rzepczynski held the Bombers to 5 hits and 3 runs in 7 innings to earn the win and Howie Kendrick was 3-5 with 2 RBIs. The win snaps Newark's modest 3-game losing streak, but the Sugar Bears are still struggling at 3 games under the .500 mark.
Nelson Cruz was 4-5 with 5 RBIs and 3 homers in leading the Ant Slayers to a 5-4, extra inning win over the Endzone Animals. Torii Hunter almost matched Cruz, going 3-4 with 4 RBIs and 2 home runs for Philly.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Three-way in the Morris Division
There's a three-way tie atop the Morris Division as the two leaders fell and the Mallers took advantage. Bridgewater came from behind to defeat Sardine City 4-2 with a 3-run 8th inning. With the score 2-1 in the Sardines' favor, Brian McCann hit a 3-run homer to give the Mallers the lead. Andrew Bailey pitched a scoreless 9th for his league-leading 8th save.
Meanwhile, Carolina was pummeled by Vegas 10-2. Matt Kemp was 2-5 with 3 RBIs and Dan Uggla was 3-4 to lead the Vegas offensive attack, while Tim Lincecum improved to 4-1 with a solid 7 inning performance.
The other division leader, Philadelphia, dropped a 7-3 decision to Amityville as the Ant Slayers scored 4 unanswered runs in the 8th, including three consecutive home runs from Alex Rodriguez, Jason Kubel and Geoff Blum.
John Danks pitched a complete game, 1-hit shutout of Vancouver as the Mighty Men blanked the Iron Fist 8-0. Danks struck out 7 and walked 3. The Iron Fist went through 9 pitchers in the game, including today's probably starter, Kevin Millwood. In case you were wondering, Marlon Byrd got the lone hit for Vancouver in the 2nd inning.
Meanwhile, Carolina was pummeled by Vegas 10-2. Matt Kemp was 2-5 with 3 RBIs and Dan Uggla was 3-4 to lead the Vegas offensive attack, while Tim Lincecum improved to 4-1 with a solid 7 inning performance.
The other division leader, Philadelphia, dropped a 7-3 decision to Amityville as the Ant Slayers scored 4 unanswered runs in the 8th, including three consecutive home runs from Alex Rodriguez, Jason Kubel and Geoff Blum.
John Danks pitched a complete game, 1-hit shutout of Vancouver as the Mighty Men blanked the Iron Fist 8-0. Danks struck out 7 and walked 3. The Iron Fist went through 9 pitchers in the game, including today's probably starter, Kevin Millwood. In case you were wondering, Marlon Byrd got the lone hit for Vancouver in the 2nd inning.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Sardines triumphant in 16 innings
Sardine City and New Jersey battled for a marathon-like 16 innings before the Straphangers took the lead. Both teams scored early - the Buddahs scored 2 in the 1st and the Sardines tied it up in the 3rd, then nothing. Josh Outman gave the Buddahs 7 innings, giving up only 7 hits and striking out 6, while his Straphangers counterpart, Jordan Zimmerman lasted 8 innings and holding New Jersey to only 3 hits. The bullpens held each other in check until the 16th, when Scott Eyre gave up a leadoff double to Marco Scutaro, then Ryan Braun homered to win the game.
Another shorter extra inning game was played between Vegas and Amityville. The Rats picked up a 3-0 lead but the Ants got on the board in the 5th, then tied the score up in the 6th on a Miguel Tejada double. But the Rats would have the last laugh in the 11th when pinch-hitter Travis Hafner hit a solo homer to win the game for the Pack. The Ant Slayers held the Rats to only 5 hits in the game (versus 11 for the Slayers), but two of the hits were home runs.
Clayton Kershaw finally had a decent outing against Newark, lowering his ERA to 10.13 with a 5.1 inning, 6 hit performance. Kershaw gave up one run and struck out 8, but didn't get a decision. That's because the Cutters scored all 7 runs in the final 3 innings to take a 7-1 win against Newark.
Another shorter extra inning game was played between Vegas and Amityville. The Rats picked up a 3-0 lead but the Ants got on the board in the 5th, then tied the score up in the 6th on a Miguel Tejada double. But the Rats would have the last laugh in the 11th when pinch-hitter Travis Hafner hit a solo homer to win the game for the Pack. The Ant Slayers held the Rats to only 5 hits in the game (versus 11 for the Slayers), but two of the hits were home runs.
Clayton Kershaw finally had a decent outing against Newark, lowering his ERA to 10.13 with a 5.1 inning, 6 hit performance. Kershaw gave up one run and struck out 8, but didn't get a decision. That's because the Cutters scored all 7 runs in the final 3 innings to take a 7-1 win against Newark.
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