Friday, July 31, 2009
Uncle pat! Is there any games for me to play Live at your house, Any Road Runner's Slumdogz or Triops?
Call me if there's any series coming up!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Finally, some love for the Corporate Jets!
The Jets are flying high on four game winning streak, Addie Joss is leading the league in wins, and Eeyore is number 5 on the Manager of the Year voting in the Awards section!
Day 82 Verona outlasts Bernstein on a Larry Doby walkoff walk
| Hugh Duffy gets 4 hits and the Babe another homer for seemingly unstoppable E Street |
Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 7/7/2008
GENERAL MOTORS AT VERMONT
Corporate Jets.. 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 4 - 6 5 1
Zaps............ 0 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 - 7 14 0
Win:Welch(2-4) Loss:Waddell(7-9) Save:Hoffman(5th)
Homeruns- H.Greenberg(26th), D.Snider(14th), J.Thome(18th), A.Pujols(22nd),
C.Klein(11th), R.Hornsby(14th), K.Griffey Jr(18th)
25,596 fans watched an exciting game at Vermont Field. The Vermont Zaps
registered 5 runs in the 7th inning and topped the General Motors Corporate
Jets by the slimmest of margins, 7 to 6.
Albert Pujols had a good day at the plate. He laced a base-hit in the 3rd
inning, lifted one out of the park for a two run home run (his 22nd of the
season) in the 5th inning and doubled plating a run in the 7th inning.
General Motors threatened in the 9th but Vermont was able to put down the
rally.
Mickey Welch(2-4) allowed 5 runs in 8 innings, and picked up the victory.
Welch got help from Trevor Hoffman who was credited with his 5th save. Rube
Waddell(7-9) was the loser. He served up 4 gopher balls in 6 and 2/3
innings.
WALKERVILLE AT E STREET
Texas Rangers... 0 0 2 0 2 4 0 1 0 - 9 12 0
Outlaw Petes.... 7 0 4 2 0 0 0 1 - 14 19 0
Win:Johnson(7-4) Loss:Galvin(8-6) Save:Young(1st)
Homeruns- R.Henderson(5th), F.Thomas(14th), H.Duffy(5th), B.Ruth(32nd)
Hugh Duffy had 4 hits and 2 RBI at the ballpark where the E Street Outlaw
Petes beat the Walkerville Texas Rangers by the score of 14 to 9.
Randy Johnson(7-4) pitched just well enough, barely, to win. He gave up 10
hits and no walks in 5 and 2/3 innings. E Street had 19 hits for the game
and Walkerville had 12.
Cy Young gained credit for his 1st save. Pud Galvin(8-6) was given the loss.
He gave up 7 runs and 4 hits in 2/3 of an inning.
BERNSTEIN AT VERONA RIDGE
Bears........... 3 0 0 0 0 4 2 0 2 0 0 0 - 11 16 1
Roadrunners..... 1 0 0 0 1 3 4 0 2 0 0 1 - 12 13 0
Win:Franco(4-5) Loss:Eckersley(3-5)
Homeruns- F.Robinson(12th), K.Cuyler(3rd)
It was a real barn-burner 12 inning day in Roadrunner Park as Verona Ridge
Roadrunners finally pulled ahead to stay, winning a very exciting game by a
Verona Ridge Roadrunners to 11 score.
The score was knotted at 11 after nine innings. Verona Ridge was victorious
in the 12th inning. After an out was recorded, Tony Lazzeri drew a walk.
Pie Traynor struck out, unable to help the rally. Lazzeri stole second with
some aggressive base running. Honus Wagner followed and he was walked
intentionally. Roger Bresnahan stepped into the box and drew a walk to load
the bases. Larry Doby did his part to keep things going and drew a walk
resulting in a mighty exciting win for Verona Ridge and the 30,530 home town
fans in attendance. Verona Ridge won despite being out-hit by Bernstein 16
hits to 13.
John Franco(4-5) picked up the victory, allowing no runs in 3 and 1/3 innings.
Dennis Eckersley(3-5) was tagged with the loss in relief.
Day 81: Outlaw Petes outlast Walkerville in an Instant Classic
| Chuck Norris and his gang roundhouse kick their way from trailing 9-6 in the top of the 9th, to leading 10-6 after the top of the inning. to losing 11-10 as Joe Kelley clubs a two-run, Schnozz-scoring, walkoff homer. How about that?! |
Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 7/6/2008
GENERAL MOTORS AT VERMONT
Corporate Jets.. 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 7 1 - 9 10 0
Zaps............ 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 11 2
Win:Joss(12-5) Loss:Hoffman(4-2)
Homeruns- A.Rodriguez(18th), D.Winfield(1st)
Addie Joss tossed a complete game at Vermont Field as the General Motors
Corporate Jets beat the Vermont Zaps 9 to 3.
The difference in the game was the offensive outburst by General Motors in the
8th inning as they creamed Vermont blasting them with 7 runs on 3 hits. The
critical plate appearance was by Alex Rodriguez who helped quiet the crowd
when he lofted a three-run bomb (his 18th of the season). General Motors had
10 hits for the afternoon.
Joss(12-5) lasted until the end allowing 3 runs for the win. Trevor
Hoffman(4-2) was the loser in relief. He allowed 2 hits and 1 walk without
retiring a batter.
WALKERVILLE AT E STREET
Texas Rangers... 1 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 - 10 16 3
Outlaw Petes.... 0 0 3 5 0 0 1 0 2 - 11 17 0
Win:Fingers(3-2) Loss:Sutter(2-3)
Homeruns- F.Thomas(13th), C.Ripken(11th), J.Kelley(5th), W.Stargell(20th)
Joe Kelley had 4 hits and 3 RBI as the E Street Outlaw Petes rallied
impressively to win in dramatic style over Walkerville Texas Rangers, 11 to
10.
E Street won the game with a rally in the 9th inning scoring 2 runs utilizing
2 base hits. After an out was recorded, Ernie Lombardi kicked off the action
when he stroked a base-hit. Kelley stepped into the batter's box and he
cleared the fences for a two-run home run (his 5th of the season) making E
Street the winners and sending the 36,355 fans home happy. E Street finished
with 17 hits in the victory.
The win was credited to Rollie Fingers(3-2) who went 1 inning allowing 1 run.
Bruce Sutter(2-3) ended up with the loss in relief. He gave up 3 runs and 7
hits in 4 and 2/3 innings.
BERNSTEIN AT VERONA RIDGE
Bears........... 1 2 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 - 7 9 1
Roadrunners..... 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 1 7 3
Win:Carlton(4-5) Loss:Gibson(5-8)
Homeruns- F.Robinson(11th)
Steve Carlton went the distance as the Bernstein Bears defeated the Verona
Ridge Roadrunners by the score of 7 to 1 at Roadrunner Park.
Bernstein took the lead off Bob Gibson in the first inning plating an isolated
run. Bernstein had a total of 9 hits for the game.
Carlton(4-5) allowed 1 run on the game. Gibson(5-8) took the loss. He gave up
9 hits and 4 walks in 7 and 2/3 innings.
Day 80: Ken Griffey Jr. continues surge for the Zaps, K-Fax gets win #10 for E Street
| Strike out diet (oh yeah)! |
Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 7/5/2008
GENERAL MOTORS AT VERMONT
Corporate Jets.. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 1 6 0
Zaps............ 0 0 5 0 2 0 0 1 - 8 11 0
Win:Walsh(8-9) Loss:Chesbro(3-10)
Homeruns- R.Hornsby(13th), K.Griffey Jr-2(17th)
Ken Griffey Jr smashed 2 homeruns and had 4 RBI and Ed Walsh went the distance
as the Vermont Zaps defeated the General Motors Corporate Jets by a score of
8 to 1 at Vermont Field.
The home town fans were very appreciative of the fine hitting performance
provided by Griffey Jr. He smacked a three-run homer in the 3rd inning and
cracked a solo homerun (his 17th of the season) in the 8th inning. Vermont
managed 11 hits in their victory.
The victory went to Walsh(8-9) who went the distance allowing 1 run. Jack
Chesbro(3-10) ended up with the loss. He was knocked around pretty good,
giving up 5 runs in 2 and 2/3 innings.
WALKERVILLE AT E STREET
Texas Rangers... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 1 4 0
Outlaw Petes.... 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 6 0
Win:Koufax(10-1) Loss:Johnson(10-7)
Sandy Koufax went 9 strong innings at the ballpark where the E Street Outlaw
Petes beat the Walkerville Texas Rangers by the score of 2 to
1.
Koufax(10-1) was on top of his game. He gave up just 4 hits and 1 walk in 9
innings lowering his ERA to 4.26. E Street managed only 6 hits on the
afternoon.
Walter Johnson(10-7) was hit with the loss. He allowed 6 hits and 3 walks in
8 innings.
BERNSTEIN AT VERONA RIDGE
Bears........... 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 - 2 8 0
Roadrunners..... 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 4 6 0
Win:Clemens(5-4) Loss:Mathewson(6-11) Save:Franco(11th)
In a close game it was the Verona Ridge Roadrunners 4, the Bernstein Bears 2
at Roadrunner Park.
Bernstein surrendered all of the runs Verona Ridge needed in the 2nd inning
when they tallied 4 runs on 4 hits. The early run support proved sufficient
for Roger Clemens(5-4) and Verona Ridge. That was all the run support
Clemens required. Verona Ridge had only 6 hits for the game.
Clemens got relief help from John Franco who gained credit for his 11th save.
Christy Mathewson(6-11) was given the loss. He gave up 4 runs and 6 hits in
8 innings.
'I just wanted to give my team a chance to win.' said Clemens, 'I got burned
on a couple of pitches. But we won the game, and that's all that matters.'
Day 79: Vermont bats up on Bernstein in day's only game
| Sunday Teddy and Jim O'Rourke the stars |
Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 7/4/2008
VERMONT AT BERNSTEIN
Zaps............ 1 0 4 0 0 0 3 0 2 - 10 11 0
Bears........... 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 - 3 8 5
Win:Lyons(3-7) Loss:Kaat(0-2)
Ted Lyons pitched a complete game and Jim O'Rourke had 3 base hits and 4 RBI
at The Cave where the Vermont Zaps beat the Bernstein Bears 10 to
3.
Lyons(3-7) gave a fine effort for Vermont. He allowed 8 hits and no walks in
9 innings. Vermont finished with 11 hits in the victory.
Jim Kaat(0-2) absorbed the loss. Vermont scored big getting 7 runs off him in
6 innings. The Vermont ballclub's record now stands at 30-42. With the
loss, Bernstein has a record of 3-7 lately, 26-41, worst in the league
overall.
Day 78: Red hot Wyoming Triops win 8th in last 10
| Big Ed and Grover (sounds like a new segment on Sesame Street) lead the way. Bad news on another Street, E Street, as Tom Seaver was injured in the 5th inning. Tom Terrific will be out 15 games |
Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 7/3/2008
VERMONT AT BERNSTEIN
Zaps............ 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 1 1 - 7 12 2
Bears........... 3 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 - 9 12 1
Win:Marichal(3-9) Loss:Welch(1-4) Save:Eckersley(10th)
Homeruns- A.Pujols(21st), C.Klein(10th), K.Griffey Jr(15th), R.Yount(8th)
Carlton Fisk had 2 base hits and 3 RBI at The Cave as the Bernstein Bears beat
the Vermont Zaps 9 to 7.
Bernstein came up with 3 runs in the 5th inning when they had 3 base hits. It
was enough to earn the victory. Vermont made it exciting in the 9th, but
they were unable to push the needed runs across.
Juan Marichal(3-9) allowed 6 runs in 7 and 1/3 innings, and picked up the
victory. Dennis Eckersley gained credit for his 10th save. Mickey Welch(1-4)
absorbed the loss. He allowed 12 hits and 6 walks in 8 innings.
'Just one or two mistakes were all it took to beat us today' Tim Carr said.
'We take these games one day at a time, but this one was hard to take.'
E STREET AT VERONA RIDGE
Outlaw Petes.... 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 - 4 6 0
Roadrunners..... 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 2 7 0
Win:Vance(1-0) Loss:Ryan(4-6)
Homeruns- H.Killebrew(25th), W.Stargell-2(19th)
Left fielder Willie Stargell ripped 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI as the E Street
Outlaw Petes outscored the Verona Ridge Roadrunners 4 to 2.
E Street came up with the deciding runs in the 9th inning with 2 runs. Babe
Ruth led off and started the attack as he drew a walk. After an out was
recorded, Stargell came up and he blasted a two-run home run (his 19th of the
season). George Davis followed, but he was set down on strikes. Ichiro
Suzuki got his chance to keep things going, but he went down on strikes. E
Street had just 6 hits for the afternoon.
Dazzy Vance(1-0) was the winner allowing 1 run in 4 and 1/3 innings. The
losing pitcher was Nolan Ryan(4-6). He served up 3 homeruns in his 9
innings.
E Street now has a record of a league leading 47-28. With this loss, Verona
Ridge has a 6-4 record of late, 33-32 overall.
NEW ZEALAND AT WYOMING
Kiwis........... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 - 4 7 1
Triops.......... 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 - 6 11 0
Win:Alexander(10-6) Loss:Plank(10-4) Save:Mays(5th)
Homeruns- E.Delahanty(10th)
Ed Delahanty hit one over the fence and Grover C. Alexander took a no-hitter
into the 6th inning at Triops Stadium where the blistering-hot Wyoming Triops
beat the New Zealand Kiwis 6 to 4.
Alexander(10-6) gave a fine effort for Wyoming. He surrendered 6 hits and 3
walks in 8 and 2/3 innings. The right-handed Alexander had his no-hit bid
broken up by Rick Ferrell who singled with one out in the 6th inning. New
Zealand had a chance to come back in the 9th but they came up short.
Carl Mays got the save, his 5th. Eddie Plank(10-4) was the losing pitcher.
He gave up just 2 runs and 2 hits in 6 and 1/3 innings.
Jake the Drifter was in a talkative mood in the clubhouse, 'Great game! If
only we could win all of the close ones - wouldn't that be nice! Since that's
not going to happen, I think I'll savor this one for a little while.'
GENERAL MOTORS AT MUMBAI
Corporate Jets.. 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 - 5 6 0
Slumdogz........ 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 1 - 6 7 0
Win:Palmer(6-8) Loss:Bender(5-11)
Homeruns- D.Snider(13th), J.Thome-2(17th), T.Williams(17th), J.Dimaggio(16th)
Jim Palmer allowed Deepak Chopra to rest his bullpen, tossing a complete game
as the Mumbai Slumdogz beat the General Motors Corporate Jets by a score of 6
to 5.
Mumbai won the game with a run in the 8th inning. Ted Williams lofted a
solo-blast 'downtown' (his 17th of the season). Joe Dimaggio struck out,
unable to help the rally. Mumbai took care of General Motors with no trouble
in the 9th.
The win was credited to Palmer(6-8) who went the whole way allowing 5 runs.
Chief Bender(5-11) was charged with the loss.
Day 77 Red Hot Jimmie Foxx leads Roadrunners past the Petes
| Foxx has 6 homers in his last 36 at bats! In other games, Triops' Vic Willis throws a 4 hit shutout, and Lefty Grove of Mumbai limits the Jets to just 3 hits |
Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 7/2/2008
VERMONT AT BERNSTEIN
Zaps............ 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 8 1
Bears........... 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 3 8 1
Win:Pennock(1-5) Loss:Maddux(7-4) Save:Eckersley(9th)
In a close game it was the Bernstein Bears 3, the Vermont Zaps 1 at The
Cave.
Bernstein started with a bang, jumping out to an early lead in their half of
the first scoring a single run. Joe Jackson reached on an error. Two outs
later Carlton Fisk came up and he delivered a single. Roberto Clemente then
drew a walk. Bernstein and Vermont each finished the afternoon with 8 hits.
The winning pitcher was Herb Pennock(1-5) who allowed no runs in 3 and 2/3
innings. Dennis Eckersley gained credit for his 9th save. The loss was
charged to Greg Maddux(7-4).
E STREET AT VERONA RIDGE
Outlaw Petes.... 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 - 4 10 0
Roadrunners..... 2 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 - 7 12 0
Win:Gibson(5-7) Loss:Johnson(6-4) Save:Franco(10th)
Homeruns- B.Ruth(31st), R.Bresnahan(2nd), G.Sheffield-2(6th), J.Foxx(19th)
Gary Sheffield smacked 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI at Roadrunner Park where the
Verona Ridge Roadrunners beat the E Street Outlaw Petes 7 to 4.
Sheffield provided much of the offense. He lifted one out of the park for a
two run home run in the 1st inning, stroked a single in the 2nd inning,
smacked a one-base hit in the 5th inning and delivered a solo blast (his 6th
of the season) in the 7th inning. E Street went down without a fight in the
9th.
Bob Gibson(5-7) went 8 innings allowing 4 runs for the win. John Franco
recorded his 10th save. Randy Johnson(6-4) was tagged with the loss. He
served up 3 homeruns in his 6 innings.
NEW ZEALAND AT WYOMING
Kiwis........... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 4 1
Triops.......... 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 - 4 7 0
Win:Willis(10-8) Loss:Perry(6-9)
Homeruns- H.Wilson(13th)
Hughie Jennings had 2 base hits and Vic Willis had a strong outing at Triops
Stadium where the Wyoming Triops beat the New Zealand Kiwis by the score of 4
to 0.
Willis(10-8) looked very much in control throughout the day. He didn't allow
much, just 4 hits and 2 walks in 9 innings. Wyoming managed 7 hits in their
victory.
Gaylord Perry(6-9) was charged with the loss. He surrendered 4 runs and 7
hits in 8 innings.
GENERAL MOTORS AT MUMBAI
Corporate Jets.. 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 - 2 3 1
Slumdogz........ 0 0 2 1 1 3 0 0 - 7 13 1
Win:Grove(9-6) Loss:Waddell(7-8)
Homeruns- H.Greenberg(25th), D.Jeter(3rd), T.Williams(16th)
Lefty Grove took a no-hitter into the 6th inning as the Mumbai Slumdogz
outscored the General Motors Corporate Jets 7 to 2.
Grove(9-6) was virtually untouchable. He surrendered only 3 hits and 1 walk
in 9 innings lowering his ERA from 4.31 to 4.07. The left-handed Grove had
his no-hit bid broken up by Ryne Sandberg who singled with two outs in the
6th inning. Mumbai rapped out 13 hits for the afternoon.
Rube Waddell(7-8) was the loser. He was hit hard and gave up 13 hits and 5
walks in 8 innings. Deepak Chopra was very impressed with his pitcher,
Grove, 'He had unusually good pitch placement this afternoon. It was almost
unfair - but a beautiful game to watch from where I sat'
Day 76 Vermont zaps the Bears! Monster game for Pujols!
| Stan "The Man" 1 for 4 in his return |
Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 7/1/2008
VERMONT AT BERNSTEIN
Zaps............ 2 1 2 2 0 0 0 3 0 - 10 16 0
Bears........... 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 - 4 8 0
Win:Walsh(7-9) Loss:Mathewson(6-10)
Homeruns- A.Pujols(20th), K.Griffey Jr(14th)
Albert Pujols had 4 hits and 6 RBI and Ed Walsh pitched a complete game as the
Vermont Zaps outscored the Bernstein Bears 10 to 4.
Pujols had a big day against Bernstein. He lashed a single resulting in a run
in the 1st inning, smashed a two-run homer (his 20th of the season) in the
3rd inning, lined a one-base hit which was good for two runs in the 4th
inning and slapped a single knocking in a run in the 8th inning. Vermont had
a total of 16 hits for the game.
Walsh(7-9) picked up the complete game victory, allowing 4 runs. The losing
pitcher was Christy Mathewson(6-10). He was touched for 14 hits and 4 walks
in 7 innings.
The Vermont ballclub's record now stands at 29-40. Still in a bad slump, with
this loss, Bernstein is 2-8 lately and 24-40, worst in the league on the
year.
E STREET AT VERONA RIDGE
Outlaw Petes.... 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 5 1
Roadrunners..... 2 1 0 1 1 2 0 1 - 8 7 0
Win:Gomez(6-2) Loss:Halladay(11-4)
Homeruns- J.Foxx(18th)
Lefty Gomez racked up an impressive total of 11 strikeouts at Roadrunner Park
as the Verona Ridge Roadrunners beat the E Street Outlaw Petes 8 to
2.
Gomez(6-2) looked very much in control throughout the day. He was stingy on
the mound, allowing just 5 hits and 7 walks in 9 innings reducing his ERA
from 4.34 to 4.11. Verona Ridge simply wore out the E Street pitching staff,
scoring in 6 different innings.
Roy Halladay(11-4) was the losing pitcher. He was not very effective,
surrendering 8 runs in 7 and 2/3 innings. Bruce Springsteen was upset after
the game. 'I don't like to complain but did you see that umpires strike
zone?', he said. 'Maybe they ought to start calling the strike zone the way
it's printed in the rule book.'
NEW ZEALAND AT WYOMING
Kiwis........... 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 - 5 5 1
Triops.......... 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 7 7 0
Win:Radbourn(8-5) Loss:Ford(4-6) Save:Mays(4th)
Homeruns- W.McCovey(18th), A.Simmons(12th), M.Schmidt(23rd), M.McGwire(21st)
Mike Schmidt cracked a homer and had 2 RBI as the Wyoming Triops beat the New
Zealand Kiwis by a score of 7 to 5.
Wyoming jumped out to the early lead in the first inning when they tallied 4
runs on 2 hits. The crucial at-bat was provided by Schmidt who made the
home-town crowd a happy bunch when he popped a two-run clout over the fence
(his 23rd of the season). New Zealand had a chance to come back in the 9th
but they came up short.
Old Hoss Radbourn(8-5) went 8 and 1/3 innings allowing 5 runs for the win.
Radbourn got help from Carl Mays who was credited with his 4th save. Whitey
Ford(4-6) was hit with the loss. He pitched 1 and 2/3 innings allowing 4
hits and 3 walks.
'It's a disheartening loss, no question about it' said Matt Carr 'But we have
to get over it and get ready for the next game.'
GENERAL MOTORS AT MUMBAI
Corporate Jets.. 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 5 9 0
Slumdogz........ 0 0 1 1 4 1 5 0 - 12 15 2
Win:Brown(4-9) Loss:Joss(11-5)
Homeruns- D.Snider(12th), T.Williams(15th), G.Hartnett(6th)
Three Finger Brown was able to finish what he started and was credited with a
complete game at Tech Support Stadium where the Mumbai Slumdogz beat the
General Motors Corporate Jets 12 to 5.
General Motors never recovered after Mumbai took the lead in the 5th inning
scoring 4 runners on 4 hits. The key at-bat was by Ted Williams who made the
home-town crowd a happy bunch when he smacked a three-run homer (his 15th of
the season). Mumbai banged out 15 hits on the afternoon.
The win was credited to Brown(4-9) who went the whole way allowing 5 runs.
Addie Joss(11-5) was charged with the loss. He allowed 12 hits and 4 walks
in 6 and 1/3 innings.
From the desk of the Commissioner
You, Mr. Michael Walter, of the E Street Petey In-Laws, you are quite the songwriter. Well done, my lad! Put together a few classic instruments like the fiddle and the spoons and the upside-down-washing-tub bass, and you got yourself a real fine country orchestra. Fit for the Grand Ol' Opry itself, I figure!
Really enjoyed the songs. Maybe your manager can belt out a few tunes during his next game. I'd like that. I know a good jug band that could help him out.
Another Song, Grapefruit Diet Hall of Fame Style its called Strike Out Diet
Who's that waddlin' down the street It's just K-fax 'cause I love to eat Fudge and Twinkies and deviled ham Who's real flabby? Yes, I am! Every picture of me's terrbile because im frustrated. my doctor tells me There's just one thing left to do Strike out Diet (Diet!) Throw out the strike out zone and BB's, Strike Out Diet (Diet!) Oh, get those jelly donuts out of here Strike Out Diet (Diet!) Might seem a little severe Strike Out Diet (Diet!) I'm gettin' tired of my big fat ERA, Well, I used to live on crummy calls Made Ted Williams look like Donald Trump Walked Mantle and I got stuck I got more walks than ever before. When I'm all done playing I eat a little more When I leave a room First I gotta learn how to throw one. (Strike) Strike Out Diet (Diet!) Can't have another blown lead Strike Out Diet (Diet!)I gotta decrease my terrbile aim. I'm on a Strike Out Diet I'm on a Strike Out Diet I'm on a Strike Out Diet. No more walks now No more Earned Runs lay off the intentionals No walks for Honus Wagner No Bloopers for Mike Scmidt. Mr. Hank Greenberg Stay away. Oh I think I'd sell my soul For a No-No. But, I need strkie outs and pop ups. Strike Out Diet (Diet!)Lay off the Singles to Ty Cobb. Strike Out (Diet!) Until my big ERA disappears Strike Out Diet (Diet!) Mow them down until there all gone Strike Out Diet (Diet!)' Cause I haven't seen my records in years I'm on a Strike Out Diet I'm on a Strike Out Diet I'm on a Strike Out Diet I think I'm about ready for a 3 to 1 Win victory over the Vermont Zaps with extra speed on my fast ball. I need a side order of Strike Out Johnny Mize. And oh yah, don't forget to Super-Size that.
Carr Hall of Fame Lyric Contest "Piano Man"
(Piano and harmonica) It's seven o'clock on a Friday The regular crowd shuffles in There's an old man sitting next to me Makin' love to his cracker jack and miller lite. He says, "Son, can you hit a Home run for me im not really sure how far. But it's long and it's sweet and I knew it complete When I wore a Rusty City Geezers Uniform."la la la, di da da La la, di di da da dum Chorus:Hit us a Home run you're the Bambino hit one for us tonight Well, we're all in the mood for a 9th inney ralley against Wyoming you've got us all feelin' all right. Now Mickey Mantle is at the bar is a friend of mine He gets me my drinks for free And he's quick with a joke and he'll light up your smoke But there's some place that he'd rather be He says, "Babe I believe this is killing me."As his smile ran away from his face"Well I'm sure that I could be in the Hall of Fame if I could get out of this place"Oh, la la la, di da da La la, di da da da dum. Now Bill Mazzeroski is a real estate novelist because no one drafted him And he's talkin' with Monte (Irvin), who's still in Free Agency And probably will be for life. (Harmonica) And "Big Poison" is practicing politics As the businessman slowly gets drunk. Yes, they're sharing a drink they call loneliness But it's better than drinkin' alone. (Piano in the background) Chorus Hit us a Home run for us your the Bambino hit us one tonight we're all in the mood for a playoff spot and you got us all feeling alright. It's a pretty good crowd for a Saturday And the Skipper gives me a smile 'Cause he knows that it's me they've been comin' to see. To forget about their life for a while. And the Crack of the bat sounds like a guaranteed Home run and outlaw nation goes wild. And they sit in the Outlaw Pete Suite and put bread in my jar And say, "Man, what are you doin' here?"Oh, la la la, di da da La la, di da da da dum. Chorus: hit us a Home run for us your the bambino hit us one tonight well we're all in the mood for a 9th inning Ralley against Bernstein and you got us feelin alright.(Piano fades in the distance)
Babe Ruth Alert
Babe Ruth is on pace to hit a crazy 66 Home runs in our league but here is a poll for you to submit a comment to.
Will Babe Ruth Hit:
a: 55 HR's
b: 60 HR's
c. 65 Hr's
D: 65 or above.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Juset a few words from groundskeeper John Wakefield
Ughh. I miss Killing People on Harpers Island, but Im Happy that im on a Winning Ball Club
New Pitching Line-ups from Ole' Outlaw Pete
Here are Bruce Springsteens new changes for his ball club.
1rst in line for right handed batters.
1. Roy Halladay
2. Sandy Koufax
3. Seaver
4. Johnson
5. Joe Mccginty
Relief like 5th through 8th innings of work only
1. Cy Young pick upped during his throwing out of Sappy players.
2. Dazzy Vance
3. Dizzy Dean
Closer Rollie Fingers
For Left handed batters
1. Randy Johnson
2. Halladay
3. Seaver
4. Sandy Koufax
5. Iron Joe
Relief
1. Dazzy Vance
2. Dizzy Dean
3. Cy Young
Closer Rollie Fingers
Note From GM Mike Walter
Wow, simply Wow. I cannot believe that Sandy "K-fax" lost. I mean, i thought he would have been the 1st pitcher in history to start 10-0. But 9-1 is pretty dang good. Besides that, Im happy, 3.5 games ahead is good, but not great. That should change especially since Stan" The Man" Musial is back in action. To let you know, heres the Line-ups again since he's back.
Right handed pitchers
1. Hugh Duffy CF
2. Nap Lajoie 2B
3. Stan Musial 1B
4. Babe Ruth DH
5. Harmon Killebrew 3B
6. Willie Stargell LF
7. George Davis SS
8. Ichiro Susuzki RF
9. Bill Dickey C
Line-ups vs. Left handed Pitchers
1. Nap Lajoie 2B
2. Hugh Duffy CF
3. Stan Musial 1B
4. Babe Ruth RF
5. Harmon Killebrew 3B
6. Willie Stragell LF
7. Phil Rizzuto SS
8. George Davis DH
9. Ernie Lombardi C
Mad Statistician at Work
I have developed a secret formula for ranking the teams. For now, I will name it after my team and call it the ZAP ratings. First I rank the team hitting and then the team pitching and then I combine the scores. Total combined scores are then ranked vs. where you are in the standings to see if you are "overachieving" or "underachieving". Here we go:
Hitting:
Michael - 1st
PJ - 2nd
Aunt Linda - 3rd
Matthew - 4th
Uncle Tim - 5th
Mark - 6th
Uncle Pat - 7th
Uncle Dave - 8th
Uncle Mike - 9th
Pitching:
Michael (again) - 1st
Uncle Pat - 2nd
Aunt Linda - 3rd
Uncle Mike - 4th
PJ - 5th
Mark - 6th
Matthew - 7th
Uncle Dave - 8th
Uncle Tim - 9th
Total:
Michael (no surprise) - 1st
Aunt Linda - 2nd
Pj - 3rd
Uncle Pat - 4th
Matthew - 5th
Mark - 6th
Uncle Mike - 7th
Uncle Tim - 8th
Uncle Dave - 9th
Comparing these total rankings vs the current standings, there are some people who are right on the mark as far as the ranking above and their place in the standings. Those teams are:
Michael, Uncle Mike, Uncle Tim, and Uncle Dave. Some teams are higher in the standings than in my rankings: PJ (3rd in the ranking, 2nd in the standings); Uncle Pat (4th in the ranking, 3rd in the standings); and Mark (6th in the ranking, 5th in the standings). And alas there are two underachievers: Matthew (5th in the ranking, but 6th in the standings); and Aunt Linda who is 2nd in the rankings, but only 4th in the standings).
Remember, the formula is a secret, I cannot divulge this information even if you cudgel me. (did I use that word correctly Uncle Pat?).
Monday, July 27, 2009
Guess who's back?
Stan "The Man" is out of the hospital and ready to rejoin the Outlaw Petes. He got a clean bill of health from Dr. James Andrews, who also confirmed through a simple medical practice that Stan is indeed a man.
The Petes managed to maintain a wide lead over the rest of the league during Stan's 15 game absence, going 9-6, but they and all of Outlaw Nation welcome back the Man!
Request for Employment
Detroit Shock Mascot 'Zap' writes on open letter to Tim Carr and the Vermont Zaps
Dear Mr. Carr,
I have heard about the recent name change for your club, and I really think I can help your ballclub sell some tickets. See, my name is Zap, and your team's name is Zaps, so, I thought I could, uh, what's that? No what, Sherlock??? OK, OK, how about I get my min-trampoline and bounce from pitcher's mound to home plate like some giant furry Eephus pitch and then...what? Not even Bob Beamon himself nor Chuck Baril on a mini-tramp could pull off such a stunt? Well, I could, uh, hmmm, I guess all I can do is dunk. You wouldn't happen to have a basketball net at home plate, would ya?
Please find enclosed my resume and all my papers and rabies records (I am some sort of wolf/dog/monster thing, after all)
Love,
Zap
Day 75: Wyoming gets a 'W' for Luis Tiant!
| Mumbai stops the juggernaut E Street Outlaw Petes! |
Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/30/2008
NEW ZEALAND AT WALKERVILLE
Kiwis........... 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 3 0 - 7 13 0
Texas Rangers... 0 0 0 5 1 4 0 0 - 10 14 0
Win:Keefe(7-8) Loss:Drysdale(1-7) Save:Clarkson(4th)
Homeruns- G.Sisler(5th), W.McCovey(17th), R.Jackson(16th)
Third baseman Chipper Jones had 4 hits as the Walkerville Texas Rangers
outscored the New Zealand Kiwis 10 to 7.
Obviously without his best stuff, Tim Keefe(7-8) still hung on to pick up the
win. He gave up 12 hits and 3 walks in 7 and 2/3 innings and served up 2
'big flies'. New Zealand was not lacking for run support as they scored in 5
separate innings, yet victory eluded them as they seemed to forget that
pitching is also needed to win ballgames.
John Clarkson recorded his 4th save. Don Drysdale(1-7) suffered the loss. He
was not very effective, surrendering 5 runs in 3 and 1/3 innings.
MUMBAI AT E STREET
Slumdogz........ 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 4 10 1
Outlaw Petes.... 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 10 0
Win:Lemon(1-1) Loss:McGinnity(5-4) Save:Hubbell(2nd)
Homeruns- W.Stargell(17th), J.Kelley(4th)
The Mumbai Slumdogz nipped the E Street Outlaw Petes in 12 innings 4 to 3 at
the ballpark in a hard fought contest.
The score was tied at 3 after nine. Mumbai came out on top in the 12th inning.
Ted Williams drew a walk. After an out was recorded, Mel Ott came to the
plate and smacked a single. Johnny Mize then lined a base-hit. After
another out, Gabby Hartnett followed, but he was set down on strikes. Mumbai
and E Street each finished the afternoon with 10 hits.
The win went to Bob Lemon(1-1) who allowed no runs in 1 and 2/3 innings. Carl
Hubbell gained credit for his 2nd save. The loss was charged to Joe
McGinnity(5-4) in relief.
The Mumbai ballclub's record now stands at 30-27. With the loss E Street now
has a record of 46-26.
WYOMING AT VERMONT
Triops.......... 3 1 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 - 11 15 0
Zaps............ 0 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 2 - 8 16 2
Win:Tiant(2-6) Loss:Lyons(2-7) Save:Mays(3rd)
Homeruns- W.Mays(22nd), K.Griffey Jr(13th)
The Wyoming Triops defeated the Vermont Zaps by a score of 11 to 8 at Vermont
Field.
Willie Mays enjoyed a fine day at the plate. He doubled knocking in a run in
the 1st inning, doubled plating a run in the 6th inning and ripped a solo
home run (his 22nd of the season) in the 8th inning. Vermont made it
exciting in the 9th, but they were unable to push the needed runs across.
Luis Tiant(2-6) went 8 and 2/3 innings allowing 8 runs for the victory. Carl
Mays earned the save, his 3rd. Ted Lyons(2-7) ended up with the loss. He
was knocked around by Wyoming, allowing 12 hits and 6 walks in 5 and 2/3
innings.
'We just made a lot of mistakes, mostly mental,' Tim Carr said. 'It's bad
enough when the other team beats you, but when you start beating yourselves,
that's really bad.'
BERNSTEIN AT VERONA RIDGE
Bears........... 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 4 15 0
Roadrunners..... 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 - 5 16 0
Win:Wagner(2-3) Loss:Carlton(3-5)
Homeruns- J.Robinson(4th), R.Clemente(7th), J.Foxx(17th), B.Bonds(14th)
Barry Bonds hit a homerun at Roadrunner Park where the Verona Ridge
Roadrunners beat the Bernstein Bears in 11 innings 5 to 4.
Both teams were tied at 4 runs apiece after nine innings. Verona Ridge won
the hard fought contest in the 11th inning. Pie Traynor banged out a single.
Roger Bresnahan stepped into the batter's box and he laid down a sacrifice
bunt. Honus Wagner then doubled giving Verona Ridge the win and sending the
home town fans into a frenzy. Verona Ridge managed 16 hits in their victory.
Billy Wagner(2-3) was the winner allowing no runs in 2 and 1/3 innings. Steve
Carlton(3-5) absorbed the loss. He was unable to control the Verona Ridge
offense and allowed 15 hits and 2 walks in 10 and 1/3 innings.
Day 74 - Mumbai's Jim Palmer quiets E Street, but Babe hits #30!
| Steroid users propel Roadrunners to victory! |
Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/29/2008
NEW ZEALAND AT WALKERVILLE
Kiwis........... 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 - 5 9 2
Texas Rangers... 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 3 9 0
Win:Plank(10-3) Loss:Galvin(8-5) Save:Gossage(16th)
Johnny Bench had 2 base hits and 2 RBI as the New Zealand Kiwis defeated the
Walkerville Texas Rangers by a score of 5 to 3 at Roundhouse Stadium.
New Zealand brought 4 runs across the plate in the top of the 4th inning. The
highlight belonged to Bench who silenced the crowd when he slapped a base-hit
which was good for two runs. Both teams finished the game with 9 hits.
Eddie Plank(10-3) was the winner allowing 3 runs in 7 and 1/3 innings. Goose
Gossage recorded his 16th save. The losing pitcher was Pud Galvin(8-5).
MUMBAI AT E STREET
Slumdogz........ 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 - 5 10 0
Outlaw Petes.... 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 2 7 2
Win:Palmer(5-8) Loss:Seaver(9-6)
Homeruns- B.Ruth(30th)
Jim Palmer went the distance as the Mumbai Slumdogz defeated the E Street
Outlaw Petes 5 to 2 at the ballpark.
Palmer(5-8) delivered a fine performance for Mumbai. He was reached for 7
hits and 2 walks in 9 innings lowering his ERA from 5.23 to 4.96. Mumbai had
a total of 10 hits for the game.
Tom Seaver(9-6) was tagged with the loss. He gave up 10 hits and no walks in
9 innings. The Mumbai ballclub's record now stands at 29-27. E Street has a
record of 46-25 after the loss.
WYOMING AT VERMONT
Triops.......... 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 - 6 10 0
Zaps............ 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 - 5 8 1
Win:Alexander(9-6) Loss:Ruffing(0-1)
Homeruns- C.Anson(3rd), A.Pujols(19th)
Grover C. Alexander allowed Jake the Drifter to rest his bullpen, tossing a
complete game at Vermont Field as the Wyoming Triops beat the Vermont Zaps by
the count of 6 to 5.
Wyoming had the game winning rally in the 8th inning scoring 2 runs on 3 hits.
Cap Anson kicked off the action when he lined a single. Ed Delahanty
stepped up next and he slapped a single. Two outs later Mike Schmidt stepped
up to the plate and he laced a base-hit. Wyoming rapped out 10 hits for the
afternoon.
Alexander(9-6) picked up the complete game victory, allowing 5 runs. Red
Ruffing(0-1) ended up with the loss. He pitched 9 innings allowing 10 hits
and 8 walks.
BERNSTEIN AT VERONA RIDGE
Bears........... 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 - 3 6 3
Roadrunners..... 5 0 1 0 1 0 0 4 - 11 12 0
Win:Clemens(4-4) Loss:Marichal(2-9)
Homeruns- C.Fisk(9th), B.Bonds(13th)
Roger Clemens completed the game without help from the bullpen and Barry Bonds
hit one over the fence and had 6 RBI at Roadrunner Park as the Verona Ridge
Roadrunners beat the Bernstein Bears 11 to 3.
Bonds enjoyed a big day at the plate. He clubbed a three-run home run (his
13th of the season) in the 1st inning, doubled in the 3rd inning and doubled
clearing the bases in the 8th inning. Verona Ridge had 12 hits for the
afternoon.
The victory was credited to Clemens(4-4) who went the distance, allowing 3
runs. Juan Marichal(2-9) took the loss. 'I felt great out there today' Bonds
said. 'I was seeing the ball perfectly, and I was right on it with my swing.
Day 73 - Honus Wagner stars in Verona Ridge win, draws near the Babe in batting average
| Don't look back, Babe! The Dutchman is only two points behind you now! |
Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/28/2008
NEW ZEALAND AT WALKERVILLE
Kiwis........... 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 2 8 1
Texas Rangers... 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 5 1
Win:Johnson(10-6) Loss:Perry(6-8)
Homeruns- G.Sisler(4th)
Walter Johnson tossed a complete game as the Walkerville Texas Rangers topped
the New Zealand Kiwis by a score of 3 to 2 at Roundhouse Stadium.
New Zealand lost it in the 3rd inning when Walkerville did all their damage
with 3 runs utilizing 3 base hits. After an out was recorded, Cal Ripken
kicked off the action when he doubled. Rickey Henderson stepped into the
batter's box and he drew a walk. Wee Willie Keeler then lined a one-base
hit. Ty Cobb followed and he delivered a base-hit. Cobb took second on the
throw. Chipper Jones stepped into the box and would hit into a fielders
choice. That early run support was enough for Johnson(10-6) and Walkerville.
New Zealand threatened in the 9th but their rally came up short.
Gaylord Perry(6-8) was the loser. 'It felt really nice to get this win,'
Johnson said. 'I kind of dictated the game. It's what I get paid to do. It
worked out this time.'
MUMBAI AT E STREET
Slumdogz........ 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 - 5 8 0
Outlaw Petes.... 0 2 0 0 0 0 6 0 - 8 11 0
Win:Johnson(6-3) Loss:Grove(8-6)
Homeruns- T.Williams(14th), G.Hartnett(5th), B.Ruth(29th), E.Lombardi(6th)
The E Street Outlaw Petes defeated the Mumbai Slumdogz by a score of 8 to 5 at
the ballpark.
Randy Johnson(6-3) delivered a fine performance for E Street. He went 8 and
2/3 innings surrendering 8 hits and 2 walks and served up 2 'big flies'.
Overall E Street out-hit Mumbai 11 to 8.
Lefty Grove(8-6) was given the loss. He got hit hard, allowing 10 hits and 4
walks in 6 and 1/3 innings.
WYOMING AT VERMONT
Triops.......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 - 3 7 2
Zaps............ 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 6 0
Win:Willis(9-8) Loss:Smith(1-1)
Homeruns- R.Campanella(14th), M.McGwire(20th), H.Wilson(12th)
Vic Willis went the distance at Vermont Field where the Wyoming Triops beat
the Vermont Zaps by the score of 3 to 2.
The game was won by Wyoming with a run in the 9th inning. After an out was
recorded, Roy Campanella cracked a solo homerun (his 14th of the season).
Willie Mays was next to the plate, but was promptly struck out. Wyoming had
a total of 7 hits for the game.
Willis(9-8) picked up the complete game victory, allowing 2 runs. Lee
Smith(1-1) took the loss in relief. He gave up 1 hit and 1 walk in 1 and 2/3
innings.
BERNSTEIN AT VERONA RIDGE
Bears........... 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 - 3 6 0
Roadrunners..... 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 - 6 7 0
Win:Gibson(4-7) Loss:Feller(5-6) Save:Franco(9th)
Homeruns- J.Foxx(16th), B.Bonds(12th)
Shortstop Honus Wagner had 2 base hits as the Verona Ridge Roadrunners
defeated the Bernstein Bears by the score of 6 to 3 at Roadrunner Park.
Bob Gibson(4-7) pitched well for Verona Ridge in their victory. He
surrendered 6 hits and 2 walks in 7 and 1/3 innings. Gibson struckout 8
Bernstein batters. Verona Ridge rapped out 7 hits for the afternoon.
Gibson got help from John Franco who was credited with his 9th save. Bob
Feller(5-6) ended up with the loss. He pitched 8 innings giving up 7 hits
and 7 walks.
Day 72: Bernstein Bear Christy Mathewson thows a tidy 5 hit shutout
| Old Hoss and the Triops eke by the Zaps |
Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/27/2008
NEW ZEALAND AT WALKERVILLE
Kiwis........... 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 1 2 - 8 14 0
Texas Rangers... 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 6 6 0
Win:Bunning(3-1) Loss:Newhouser(6-10) Save:Gossage(15th)
Homeruns- A.Simmons(11th)
Don Drysdale went 5 strong innings and left fielder Al Simmons went yard and
had 5 RBI at Roundhouse Stadium as the New Zealand Kiwis beat the Walkerville
Texas Rangers 8 to 6.
New Zealand came through with the game-winning runs in the top of the 9th
inning scoring 2 runs utilizing 2 base hits. Mickey Mantle kicked off the
action when he drew a walk. Simmons came next and he blasted a two-run home
run (his 11th of the season). After an out was recorded, Willie McCovey
stepped in and he laced a base-hit. Lou Boudreau followed and he grounded
into a double play. Offensively, New Zealand was a juggernaut. They scored
in 6 separate innings.
Jim Bunning(3-1) went 2 innings allowing no runs for the victory. Goose
Gossage earned his 15th save. Hal Newhouser(6-10) was the loser. He was hit
hard and gave up 13 hits and 5 walks in 8 innings.
MUMBAI AT E STREET
Slumdogz........ 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 - 7 13 0
Outlaw Petes.... 0 1 0 1 1 0 4 1 - 8 14 1
Win:Fingers(2-2) Loss:Brown(3-9)
Homeruns- J.Dimaggio(15th), H.Killebrew(24th)
Wade Boggs collected 2 extra-base hits and had 4 RBI as the E Street Outlaw
Petes beat the Mumbai Slumdogz by a score of 8 to 7.
The game was won by E Street with a run in the bottom of the 8th inning.
After two were out Harmon Killebrew lined a one-base hit. Babe Ruth stepped
up next and he smacked a single. Willie Stargell then lashed a single. This
was the kind of game that many fans love as the lead changed hands 5 times.
The winning pitcher was Rollie Fingers(2-2) who allowed no runs in 1 and 2/3
innings. The losing pitcher was Three Finger Brown(3-9). He allowed a few
too many baserunners giving up 14 hits and 4 walks in 8 innings.
WYOMING AT VERMONT
Triops.......... 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 3 8 2
Zaps............ 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 7 0
Win:Radbourn(7-5) Loss:Walsh(6-9)
Old Hoss Radbourn completed the game without help from the bullpen as the
Wyoming Triops topped the Vermont Zaps by a score of 3 to 2 at Vermont
Field.
Radbourn(7-5) had a solid outing for Wyoming. He went 9 innings surrendering
7 hits and 1 walk seeing his ERA drop from 5.02 to 4.76. Wyoming had a total
of 8 hits for the game.
Ed Walsh(6-9) was given the loss. He surrendered 8 hits and no walks in 9
innings.
BERNSTEIN AT VERONA RIDGE
Bears........... 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 5 9 0
Roadrunners..... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 4 0
Win:Mathewson(6-9) Loss:Gomez(5-2)
Christy Mathewson pitched 9 strong innings at Roadrunner Park where the
Bernstein Bears beat the Verona Ridge Roadrunners 5 to 0.
Bernstein scored 4 runs in the top of the 2nd inning with the help of 4 hits.
That was all Mathewson(6-9) needed. After the 4th inning, neither team was
able to score.
Lefty Gomez(5-2) took the loss. Jimmy Dugan was obviously impressed with the
pitching of Mathewson, 'That guy made us look a little silly out there this
afternoon. We just couldn't get to him at all - everything was working for
him. I just hope that he got that kinda performance out of his system.'
Day 71: GM shows signs of life, complete sweep of Walkerville!
| E Street beats up on old friend Luis Tiant! |
Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/26/2008
VERONA RIDGE AT VERMONT
Roadrunners..... 2 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 1 - 11 13 0
Zaps............ 2 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 - 7 14 0
Win:Blyleven(5-4) Loss:Lyons(2-6) Save:Grimes(1st)
Homeruns- R.Kiner(20th), J.Foxx-2(15th), E.Averill(4th), P.Waner(6th)
First baseman Jimmie Foxx rocketed 2 homeruns and had 4 RBI at Vermont Field
as the Verona Ridge Roadrunners beat the Vermont Zaps 11 to 7.
Foxx was a thorn in the side of the hometown fans as he enjoyed a fine day at
their team's expense. He lost the ball over the fence for three runs in the
5th inning and hit a bases-empty home run (his 15th of the season) in the 9th
inning. Verona Ridge rapped out 13 hits for the afternoon.
The win was credited to Bert Blyleven(5-4) who went 5 and 1/3 innings allowing
7 runs. Blyleven got help from Burleigh Grimes who was credited with his 1st
save. Ted Lyons(2-6) was the losing pitcher. He was hit hard and gave up 8
hits and 3 walks in 4 and 1/3 innings.
Jimmy Dugan was just happy to get a win, 'We've had such a bad streak of games
-- boy, it's great to get the monkey off our back. Now maybe we can relax a
little and play the kind of baseball of which we are capable.'
WYOMING AT E STREET
Triops.......... 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 - 3 11 0
Outlaw Petes.... 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 - 5 10 0
Win:Halladay(11-3) Loss:Tiant(1-6) Save:McGinnity(3rd)
Homeruns- C.Gehringer(6th), I.Suzuki(3rd)
Ichiro Suzuki slammed a homerun and had 3 RBI at the ballpark where the E
Street Outlaw Petes beat the Wyoming Triops 5 to 3.
E Street set the tone of the game in the first inning plating an isolated run
on 2 hits. Wyoming threatened in the 9th but E Street was able to put down
the rally.
Roy Halladay(11-3) got credit for the victory, pitching 6 and 1/3 innings and
allowing 3 runs. Halladay was helped out by Joe McGinnity who recorded his
3rd save. Luis Tiant(1-6) was given the loss.
E Street now has a record of a league leading 44-24. Wyoming has a record of
36-27 after the loss.
WALKERVILLE AT GENERAL MOTORS
Texas Rangers... 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 - 6 10 0
Corporate Jets.. 1 0 3 0 2 0 0 1 - 7 11 1
Win:Chesbro(3-9) Loss:Keefe(6-8) Save:Rivera(8th)
Homeruns- R.Sandberg(11th), A.Rodriguez(17th), H.Greenberg(24th)
26,900 fans watched an exciting game at the ballpark. The General Motors
Corporate Jets topped the Walkerville Texas Rangers by the slimmest of
margins, 7 to 6.
In the 3rd inning General Motors scored 3 runs. The highlight belonged to
Alex Rodriguez who made the crowd happy when he bombed a two-run dinger (his
17th of the season). Walkerville had a chance in the 9th but they came up
short.
Jack Chesbro(3-9) got the win allowing 6 runs in 8 innings. Mariano Rivera
recorded the save, his 8th. Tim Keefe(6-8) was the loser. He served up 3
gopher balls in 8 innings.
Day 70 - Vermont zaps Verona again! Newcomers Jim O'Rourke and Lee Smith play major roles
| And a different story on E Street tonight. The Babe clouts 2 home runs off his old buddy Grover, and the Petes win 8-3 |
Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/25/2008
VERONA RIDGE AT VERMONT
Roadrunners..... 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 - 7 13 1
Zaps............ 0 2 0 0 0 1 4 1 - 8 13 2
Win:Smith(1-0) Loss:Gomez(5-1) Save:Rixey(2nd)
Homeruns- R.Kiner(19th), A.Pujols(18th), G.Brett(8th), J.O'Rourke(2nd)
George Brett connected with a 'big fly' and had 2 RBI at Vermont Field where
the Vermont Zaps beat the Verona Ridge Roadrunners 8 to 7.
Vermont won the game with a run in the 8th inning. Jim O'Rourke blasted a
solo shot (his 2nd of the season). Luke Appling came next and he slapped a
one-base hit. Tris Speaker then laid down a sacrifice bunt. Verona Ridge
threatened in the 9th but Vermont was able to put down the rally.
Lee Smith(1-0) went 3 innings allowing no runs for the win. Eppa Rixey
recorded his 2nd save. Lefty Gomez(5-1) absorbed the loss in relief.
Jimmy Dugan was subdued when questioned after the game, 'Sure, this kind of
loss takes a while to get over, but heck, we're all professionals. We've
been through this many times - it's the nature of the game. We'll be fine -
as for me - I'll be ready to go again tomorrow!'
WYOMING AT E STREET
Triops.......... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 - 3 3 0
Outlaw Petes.... 1 1 2 0 3 0 0 1 - 8 15 1
Win:Seaver(9-5) Loss:Alexander(8-6)
Homeruns- M.McGwire(19th), B.Ruth-2(28th), B.Dickey(4th)
Babe Ruth rocketed 2 homeruns and had 4 RBI and Tom Seaver pitched a 3 hitter
as the E Street Outlaw Petes outscored the Wyoming Triops 8 to 3.
It seemed that Wyoming pitching was serving up softballs for Ruth to hit. He
doubled bringing in a run in the 1st inning, blasted a two-run home run in
the 3rd inning, delivered a solo blast (his 28th of the season) in the 5th
inning and banged out a single in the 8th inning. E Street rapped out 15
hits for the afternoon.
Seaver(9-5) was the winner allowing 3 runs for the game. Grover C.
Alexander(8-6) was given the loss. He was touched for 3 homeruns in his 8
innings of work.
'They made a couple of mistakes and I took full advantage,' Ruth said 'next
time I'm sure they'll pitch me tougher.'
WALKERVILLE AT GENERAL MOTORS
Texas Rangers... 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 - 6 9 0
Corporate Jets.. 3 0 3 0 0 0 5 2 - 13 17 0
Win:Bender(5-10) Loss:Galvin(8-4)
Homeruns- A.Rodriguez(16th), D.Snider(11th), J.Thome-2(15th), J.Rice(11th),
M.Cochrane(3rd)
Jim Thome smacked 2 homeruns and had 6 RBI at the ballpark where the General
Motors Corporate Jets beat the Walkerville Texas Rangers by the score of 13
to 6.
Thome enjoyed a big day at the plate. He lofted a three-run 'big-fly' in the
3rd inning and smacked a three-run homer (his 15th of the season) in the 7th
inning. General Motors had 17 hits for the game and Walkerville had 9.
The win went to Chief Bender(5-10) who allowed 6 runs in 8 and 1/3 innings.
Pud Galvin(8-4) was the losing pitcher. He allowed 3 homeruns in 6 and 2/3
innings of work.
Day 69: Zaps make successful debut!
| Allbert "The Machine" Pujols leads recharged and renamed Vermonters to victory! Over on E Street, Wyoming shocks K-Fax, gets 2 homers and 6 RBIs from Roy Campanella. |
Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/24/2008
VERONA RIDGE AT VERMONT
Roadrunners..... 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 - 4 7 0
Zaps............ 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 - 8 11 0
Win:Maddux(7-3) Loss:Gibson(3-7) Save:Hoffman(4th)
Homeruns- R.Kiner(18th), A.Pujols(17th), R.Hornsby(12th)
Albert Pujols left the yard and had 2 RBI at Vermont Field where the Vermont
Zaps beat the Verona Ridge Roadrunners 8 to 4.
Vermont set the tone of the game in the first inning scoring 3 runners on 5
hits. The critical plate appearance was by Pujols who made the Vermont fans
a happy lot when he popped a two-run clout over the fence (his 17th of the
season). Vermont out-hit Verona Ridge for the game, 11 hits to 7.
The win went to Greg Maddux(7-3) who allowed 4 runs in 7 and 2/3 innings.
Trevor Hoffman earned the save, his 4th. Bob Gibson(3-7) ended up with the
loss.
WYOMING AT E STREET
Triops.......... 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 8 0 - 12 10 0
Outlaw Petes.... 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 - 5 6 1
Win:Willis(8-8) Loss:Koufax(9-1)
Homeruns- M.Schmidt(22nd), R.Campanella-2(13th)
Catcher Roy Campanella rocketed 2 homeruns at the ballpark as the Wyoming
Triops beat the E Street Outlaw Petes by the count of 12 to 5.
Campanella was unconscious all day. The E Street fans hated to see him
approaching the batter's box as he just kept delivering base hits! He bombed
a two-run dinger in the 4th inning and launched a rocket-shot out of the park
for a Grand Slam homerun (his 13th of the season) in the 8th inning. Wyoming
had 10 hits for the game and E Street had 6.
Vic Willis(8-8) got the win allowing 5 runs in 8 and 1/3 innings. The loss was
charged to Sandy Koufax(9-1). He gave up 4 runs in 3 and 2/3 innings of
work.
WALKERVILLE AT GENERAL MOTORS
Texas Rangers... 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 - 4 6 0
Corporate Jets.. 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 - 5 10 1
Win:Waddell(7-7) Loss:Johnson(9-6)
Homeruns- P.Rose(3rd), R.Jackson(15th), A.Rodriguez(15th), H.Greenberg(23rd)
Rube Waddell dominated striking out 11 Walkerville batters and first baseman
Hank Greenberg hit one over the fence and had 2 RBI as the General Motors
Corporate Jets topped the Walkerville Texas Rangers in 10 innings by a score
of 5 to 4 at the ballpark.
The score was knotted at 4 after nine innings. General Motors came out on top
in the 10th inning. Alex Rodriguez hit a bases-empty home run (his 15th of
the season) giving General Motors the victory and sending the 43,236
home-town fans home happy. General Motors had 10 hits for the afternoon.
Waddell(7-7) picked up the complete game victory, allowing 4 runs. Walter
Johnson(9-6) was the losing pitcher. Chuck Norris was upset after the game.
'I don't like to complain but did you see that umpires strike zone?', he
said. 'Maybe they ought to start calling the strike zone the way it's
printed in the rule book.'
Cool Website
Cool website on the guy I wish I could be. Member of Society of American Baseball Research, author and unbelievably good at baseball trivia. And he is from Royal Oak, Mi.
http://www.wcnet.org/~dlfleitz/
http://www.wcnet.org/~dlfleitz/
A Little word from Outlaw Pete Pitching coach, Rick Knapp
Hey fellow compettitors. Remember, me, Sandy Koufax is what 9-0? Also Tom Seaver 8-5? Also Randy Johnson 6-3? Hmmm. and Finally Roy Halladay 10-4? They all have winning records and none of you hired me except good ol GM Mike W. Good Day Gentleman, and fair lady. Anyways, I TOLD YOU SOOOOO. SANDY KOUFAX IS NOT HUMAN HE IS THE BOMB!!!!! He WILL ONLY LOSE 5 GAMES THIS YEAR!!!
Tisk, Tisk, Uncle Tim, Chandler Bing will be even worse now. trust me I know, I was the Steam Rollers remember?
Don't change, Stick it out, and the wins will flow, like mable syrup, on a hot sticky day. You don't want to go back toward your losing ways like molasses in winter. Also, "Sunday" Teddy Lyons has allready played games with me, but if you want, i'll trade him to you for Cy Young. Anyways, I have warned you zaps but now you have gotten my warning, and now Ted Lyons is a ZAP and not a Outlaw Pete for Cy Young. Thanks
SAPS TRANSFORMED !!!
There goes that stupid Maple Tree in Vermont Field. ZAP!!!The SAPS have been transformed !! I know the Commish may not like it, but my team will now be none as the ZAPS, not the Saps. I will also announce the following changes:
Cut from the team:
G. Kelley
J.Burkett
C.Young (yes that Cy Young)
K.Nichols
Add to the team from free agents:
Red Ruffing (3rd starter)
Ted Lyons (4th starter)
Lee Smith (set up man for both RH and LH)
Dan Brouthers (make him PH vs. Lefties and backup 1b)
Earle Combs (backup OF)
Also:
Bench Yogi Berra for Jim O'Rourke
Nellie Fox to Defensive replacement
There, we are ready to ZAP you now. (that's the best our PR department could come up with so far, sorry).
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Day 68: Junior Griffey breaks out of slump, hits two homers and goes 4 for 4
| Hank Aaron and Andre Dawson also go 4 for 4 today! |
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/23/2008
WALKERVILLE AT NEW ZEALAND
Texas Rangers... 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 - 5 9 0
Kiwis........... 2 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 - 6 13 0
Win:Plank(9-3) Loss:Newhouser(6-9) Save:Gossage(14th)
Hank Aaron had 4 hits as the New Zealand Kiwis beat the Walkerville Texas
Rangers by a score of 6 to 5.
Walkerville was unable to recover after New Zealand went ahead in the 6th
inning plating an isolated run using 3 hits. After two outs George Sisler
doubled. Eddie Collins came next and he laced a base-knock. Aaron then
singled. Mickey Mantle was next to the plate, but was promptly struck out.
Goose Gossage was perfect in relief and gained credit for his 14th save.
Eddie Plank(9-3) got credit for the victory, pitching 7 and 1/3 innings and
allowing 5 runs. Hal Newhouser(6-9) was given the loss. He got hit hard,
allowing 13 hits and 5 walks in 8 innings.
'I had a little blister on my index finger before the game, but I thought it
was nothing.' Plank said. 'I was lucky I got a win because I couldn't put
the ball where I wanted it.'
GENERAL MOTORS AT E STREET
Corporate Jets.. 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 - 6 14 0
Outlaw Petes.... 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 1 7 0
Win:Joss(11-4) Loss:Johnson(5-3)
Homeruns- A.Dawson-2(9th), H.Killebrew(23rd)
Andre Dawson slammed 2 homeruns and had 4 RBI and Addie Joss completed the
game without help from the bullpen as the General Motors Corporate Jets
topped the E Street Outlaw Petes by a score of 6 to 1 at the
ballpark.
Dawson had a good day at the plate. He smacked a single in the 3rd inning,
smacked a three-run homer in the 4th inning, smashed a bases-empty 'big-fly'
(his 9th of the season) in the 6th inning and lined a one-base hit in the 8th
inning. General Motors totaled 14 hits on the afternoon.
Joss(11-4) was the winner allowing 1 run for the game. The losing pitcher was
Randy Johnson(5-3). He was knocked around, surrendering 5 runs in 3 and 2/3
innings.
'I had good swings today,' Dawson said, 'Everything felt right'.
BERNSTEIN AT VERMONT
Bears........... 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 0 0 - 5 10 0
Saps............ 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 - 6 9 0
Win:Walsh(6-8) Loss:Mathewson(5-9)
Homeruns- R.Yount(7th), C.Klein(9th), R.Hornsby(11th), K.Griffey Jr-2(12th)
Ken Griffey Jr smacked 2 homeruns and Ed Walsh pitched a complete game as the
Vermont Saps outscored the Bernstein Bears 6 to 5.
The home town fans were very appreciative of the fine hitting performance
provided by Griffey Jr. He delivered a solo blast in the 2nd inning, laced a
one-base hit in the 4th inning, blasted a solo shot (his 12th of the season)
in the 7th inning and laced a single in the 8th inning. Vermont managed 9
hits in their victory.
The victory was credited to Walsh(6-8) who went the distance, allowing 5 runs.
Christy Mathewson(5-9) was the losing pitcher. He allowed 4 homeruns in 8
innings of work.
WYOMING AT MUMBAI
Triops.......... 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 - 2 7 0
Slumdogz........ 3 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 - 8 11 0
Win:Palmer(4-8) Loss:Radbourn(6-5)
Homeruns- M.McGwire(18th), M.Ott(8th)
Jim Palmer went the distance as the Mumbai Slumdogz defeated the Wyoming
Triops by a score of 8 to 2 at Tech Support Stadium.
Palmer(4-8) gave a fine effort for Mumbai. He surrendered 7 hits and 1 walk
in 9 innings. Mumbai banged out 11 hits on the afternoon.
Old Hoss Radbourn(6-5) was hit with the loss. By giving up 8 runs in 8
innings his ERA increased from 4.67 to 5.02. With this win, Mumbai has a
28-25 record. They have been 4-6 lately. With the loss, Wyoming has a
record of 7-3 lately, 35-25 overall.
Day 67 - Halladay gets 10th win for E Street!
Other action today featured shutouts from Kiwi's Cy Young and Walkerville's Tim Keefe
Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/22/2008
WALKERVILLE AT NEW ZEALAND
Texas Rangers... 2 2 0 3 0 2 0 0 1 - 10 14 1
Kiwis........... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 7 3
Win:Keefe(6-7) Loss:Drysdale(1-6)
Homeruns- C.Jones(18th), F.Thomas(12th)
Tim Keefe tossed a complete game shutout and Chipper Jones hit one over the
fence as the Walkerville Texas Rangers smashed the overmatched New Zealand
Kiwis, 10 to 0.
Keefe(6-7) was very good in the win. He allowed just 7 hits and 1 walk in 9
innings. Walkerville totaled 14 hits on the afternoon.
Don Drysdale(1-6) was the losing pitcher. He got hit pretty hard, allowing 10
hits and 2 walks in 3 and 1/3 innings.
GENERAL MOTORS AT E STREET
Corporate Jets.. 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 6 0
Outlaw Petes.... 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 2 - 7 11 0
Win:Halladay(10-3) Loss:Chesbro(2-9)
Homeruns- M.Cochrane(2nd), B.Ruth(26th)
Roy Halladay completed the game without help from the bullpen and Wade Boggs
had 3 base hits and 3 RBI as the E Street Outlaw Petes topped the General
Motors Corporate Jets by a score of 7 to 1 at the ballpark.
Halladay(10-3) put on a good performance. He surrendered only 6 hits and 3
walks in 9 innings seeing his ERA drop from 3.88 to 3.64. E Street had 11
hits for the afternoon.
The losing pitcher was Jack Chesbro(2-9). He allowed 11 hits and 4 walks in 7
and 2/3 innings.
BERNSTEIN AT VERMONT
Bears........... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 4 1
Saps............ 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 - 5 9 0
Win:Young(5-9) Loss:Feller(5-5)
Homeruns- P.Waner(5th), C.Klein(8th)
Cy Young tossed a shutout at Vermont Field as the Vermont Saps beat the
Bernstein Bears 5 to 0.
Young(5-9) gave Vermont a solid outing. He gave up just 4 hits and 5 walks in
9 innings. Vermont managed 9 hits in their victory.
Bob Feller(5-5) was the loser. Vermont now has a record of 25-35. With this
loss, Bernstein has a 4-6 record of late, 23-35, worst in the league overall.
WYOMING AT MUMBAI
Triops.......... 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 3 - 8 10 0
Slumdogz........ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 - 2 7 0
Win:Spalding(6-1) Loss:Grove(8-5)
Homeruns- M.Schmidt(21st), W.Mays(21st), M.McGwire(17th), H.Wilson(11th)
The Wyoming Triops cruised to a 8 to 2 victory over the Mumbai Slumdogz at
Tech Support Stadium.
Wyoming took the lead for good in the 4th inning scoring 2 runs utilizing 2
base hits. Hughie Jennings opened up the inning nicely when he doubled.
After an out was recorded, Willie Mays came to the plate and cleared the
fences for a two-run home run (his 21st of the season). Mark McGwire got his
turn next, but he was a strikeout victim. For the game Wyoming out-hit
Mumbai 10 to 7.
Al Spalding(6-1) picked up the victory, allowing 1 run in 7 and 1/3 innings.
Lefty Grove(8-5) was given the loss. He served up 3 homeruns in his 8
innings.
day 66 -Grover leads Wyoming over Mumbai
Shuts down the Slumdogz on just 4 hits!
Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/21/2008
WYOMING AT MUMBAI
Triops.......... 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 - 4 12 0
Slumdogz........ 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 1 4 0
Win:Alexander(8-5) Loss:Brown(3-8)
Grover C. Alexander pitched 9 strong innings as the Wyoming Triops topped the
Mumbai Slumdogz by a score of 4 to 1 at Tech Support Stadium.
Wyoming came up with 3 runs in the top of the 5th inning when they had 4 base
hits. Hack Wilson kicked off the action when he banged out a single. Joe
Medwick stepped up next and he hit a single. Ed Delahanty then doubled.
Hughie Jennings stepped in and he laced a one-base hit. Roy Campanella
stepped into the box and grounded into a double play. Mumbai was set down
quietly in the bottom of the 9th.
Alexander(8-5) allowed 1 run on the game. The loss was charged to Three Finger
Brown(3-8). He allowed 12 hits and 1 walk in 8 innings. 'Alexander just
dominated us' losing pitcher Brown said. 'Hopefully we can get to him the
next time around'
WALKERVILLE AT NEW ZEALAND
Texas Rangers... 2 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 4 - 10 10 1
Kiwis........... 1 0 0 3 1 0 4 0 0 - 9 13 3
Win:Galvin(8-3) Loss:Rusie(4-3) Save:Clarkson(3rd)
Homeruns- P.Rose(2nd), H.Aaron(21st), J.Bench(12th)
The Walkerville Texas Rangers came roaring back in the top of the ninth to
spoil the anticipated celebration of the hometown fans. The final score,,
was 10 to 9.
Walkerville won the game with a rally in the top of the 9th inning scoring 4
runners on 3 hits. A wild and woolly affair, this game saw the lead change 5
times.
Pud Galvin(8-3) went 8 and 1/3 innings allowing 9 runs for the win. Galvin got
help from John Clarkson who was credited with his 3rd save. Amos Rusie(4-3)
took the loss in relief.
'The only way this one could have been better', said Galvin, 'was if we had
played it at home.'
GENERAL MOTORS AT E STREET
Corporate Jets.. 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 6 1
Outlaw Petes.... 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 - 5 6 1
Win:Seaver(8-5) Loss:Bender(4-10)
Homeruns- H.Greenberg(22nd), B.Ruth(25th), H.Duffy(4th), G.Davis-2(5th)
George Davis slammed 2 homeruns and Tom Seaver went the distance as the E
Street Outlaw Petes defeated the General Motors Corporate Jets by a score of
5 to 1 at the ballpark.
Seaver(8-5) contributed a very nicely pitched game. He allowed only 6 hits and
1 walk in 9 innings. Both teams totaled 6 hits on the afternoon.
Chief Bender(4-10) was charged with the loss. He was touched for 4 homeruns
in his 8 innings of work.
BERNSTEIN AT VERMONT
Bears........... 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 6 11 1
Saps............ 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 - 5 15 0
Win:Coveleski(2-0) Loss:Nichols(0-8)
Homeruns- L.Gehrig(18th), T.Jackson(3rd), J.Burkett(2nd)
Shortstop Travis Jackson went yard at Vermont Field as the Bernstein Bears
beat the Vermont Saps by the count of 6 to 5.
The game was decided in the top of the 9th inning. Jackson smashed a
solo-shot out of the park (his 3rd of the season). George Kell was next and
he delivered a single. Joe Jackson then grounded into a double play.
Bernstein won despite being out-hit by Vermont 15 hits to 11.
Stan Coveleski(2-0) got credit for the victory, pitching 2 and 2/3 innings and
allowing no runs. Kid Nichols(0-8) was the losing pitcher. Bernstein now has
a record of 23-34. Vermont has a record of 24-35 after the loss.
Eeyore knows RBIs
After a rough start, Eeyore actually has the Corporate Jets playing, well, just OK baseball.
One amazing thing, though, is that three different players have knocked in 7 runs in one game already for Eeyore and the Jets.
A-Rod, Hank Greenberg (H-Green?), and Jim Thome (J-Toe???) are all tied with this year's single-season record so far of 7 ribbies in a single game.
So, the moral to the story is, amidst all the grumbling and doom and gloom that the dour Eeyore brings, the donkey knows how to get people to knock in runs!
Vermont still looking for bidders
Vermont's Ken Griffey isn't doing much to help up the bidding on eBay! Junior, over the last 10 games, is hitting 2 for 36, an .056 average.
In other news, Judge Landis is now very, very happy because the league is caught up and the 'Complete Daily Reporter' (look on the left side of the screen, below the current stats and yearbooks) now works as it should . As the Judge put it, "it's a marvel of Southern ingenuity, a beacon of information in a sea of unwashed data points, a cudgel to batter the unwitting bystander with in order to make sense of this here world, a window to the soul of this here game of Base (pause) Ball....". The Judge continued on like this for several hours, until his nurse came by with a pitcher of sweet tea and a pecan cookie. He is now having a nap-nap.
More games to come later today!
Day 65: Chuck Norris and the Texas Rangers rise to the occasion, knocking off E Street
| Reggie hits a dramatic extra-inning homer! |
Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/20/2008
VERMONT AT GENERAL MOTORS
Saps............ 3 2 0 0 0 1 4 0 3 - 13 18 0
Corporate Jets.. 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 4 0
Win:Maddux(6-3) Loss:Waddell(6-7)
Homeruns- T.Speaker(5th), C.Klein(7th), R.Hornsby(10th)
Greg Maddux came through with a solid 9 innings and Rogers Hornsby cracked a
homer and had 4 RBI at the ballpark as the Vermont Saps embarrassed the
General Motors Corporate Jets by the lopsided score of 13 to 2.
Hornsby was a thorn in the side of the hometown fans as he enjoyed a fine day
at their team's expense. He blasted a two-run home run (his 10th of the
season) in the 1st inning and laced a one-base hit which was good for two
runs in the 7th inning. Vermont had 18 hits for the afternoon.
Maddux(6-3) got the victory, allowing 2 runs for the game. Rube Waddell(6-7)
was charged with the loss. He was touched for 3 homeruns in his 8 and 1/3
innings of work.
Eeyore lamented, 'Maddux was really aggressive today. He kept coming after
our hitters. Heck, why not. he kept sitting our guys down one after another
- like so many bowling pins!'
WALKERVILLE AT E STREET
Texas Rangers... 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 - 7 9 1
Outlaw Petes.... 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 6 11 1
Win:Sutter(2-2) Loss:Fingers(1-2)
Homeruns- C.Jones(17th), R.Jackson(14th), H.Killebrew(22nd), W.Stargell(16th),
B.Dickey(3rd)
36,423 fans watched an exciting game at the ballpark. The Walkerville Texas
Rangers halted a 5 game slide and topped the E Street Outlaw Petes by the
slimmest of margins, 7 to 6.
The score was tied at 6 after nine. Walkerville was victorious in the 10th
inning. Reggie Jackson lofted a solo-blast 'downtown' (his 14th of the
season). After another out, Cal Ripken followed, but he was set down on
strikes. Walkerville had a total of 9 hits for the game.
Bruce Sutter(2-2) went 1 and 1/3 innings allowing no runs for the victory.
Rollie Fingers(1-2) was tagged with the loss in relief. He pitched 1 and 2/3
innings and surrendered 1 hit and 2 walks.
NEW ZEALAND AT BERNSTEIN
Kiwis........... 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 - 5 8 0
Bears........... 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 2 9 4
Win:Perry(6-7) Loss:Marichal(2-8)
Homeruns- E.Collins(2nd), W.McCovey(16th), L.Gehrig-2(17th)
Eddie Collins had 4 hits and 3 RBI and Gaylord Perry was able to finish what
he started and was credited with a complete game as the New Zealand Kiwis
topped the Bernstein Bears by a score of 5 to 2 at The Cave.
Collins provided much of the offense. He stroked a one-base hit in the 1st
inning, ripped a solo home run (his 2nd of the season) in the 3rd inning,
tripled bringing in two baserunners in the 4th inning and slapped a base-hit
in the 9th inning. New Zealand managed 8 hits in their victory.
Perry(6-7), allowing 2 runs for the game, picked up the victory. Juan
Marichal(2-8) took the loss. He surrendered 5 runs and 8 hits in 9 innings.
WYOMING AT VERONA RIDGE
Triops.......... 2 0 0 4 0 1 1 2 0 - 10 14 1
Roadrunners..... 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 - 4 8 0
Win:Willis(7-8) Loss:Gibson(3-6)
Homeruns- E.Delahanty(9th), W.Mays(20th), C.Gehringer(5th), R.Kiner(17th),
J.Foxx(13th)
The Wyoming Triops cruised to a 10 to 4 victory over the Verona Ridge
Roadrunners at Roadrunner Park.
Willie Mays had a big day at the plate. He doubled which plated a run in the
1st inning and bombed a two-run dinger (his 20th of the season) in the 8th
inning. Wyoming had 14 hits for the afternoon while Verona Ridge had 8.
The winning pitcher was Vic Willis(7-8) who allowed 4 runs in 8 and 2/3
innings. Bob Gibson(3-6) ended up with the loss. He was hit hard and gave up
11 hits and 5 walks in 6 and 1/3 innings.
Day 64: Can no one stop the Outlaw Petes? Another dramatic win for E Street
| In Verona Ridge, Wyoming's Mike Schmidt jacked his 20th homer of the season, giving Old Hoss Radbourn his 6th win of the year |
Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/19/2008
VERMONT AT GENERAL MOTORS
Saps............ 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 2 14 2
Corporate Jets.. 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 - 5 10 0
Win:Joss(10-4) Loss:Walsh(5-8)
Left fielder Jim Rice collected 2 extra-base hits and Addie Joss completed the
game without help from the bullpen as the General Motors Corporate Jets
defeated the Vermont Saps 5 to 2 at the ballpark.
General Motors scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 5th inning when they had 3
base hits. They would hold up as the winning runs. General Motors won
despite being out-hit by Vermont 14 hits to 10.
Joss(10-4) picked up the complete game victory, allowing 2 runs. Ed Walsh(5-8)
was the losing pitcher. He surrendered 10 hits and no walks in 8 innings.
WALKERVILLE AT E STREET
Texas Rangers... 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 - 4 6 0
Outlaw Petes.... 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 - 5 9 0
Win:McGinnity(5-3) Loss:Newhouser(6-8)
Homeruns- C.Ripken(10th)
In a dramatic ending at the ballpark the E Street Outlaw Petes won in their
last at-bat beating the Walkerville Texas Rangers by the count of 5 to 4.
E Street won the game with a run in the 9th inning. Ernie Lombardi was hit by
a pitch. Nap Lajoie followed and he singled. Hugh Duffy then laid down a
sacrifice bunt. Babe Ruth came up and he was walked intentionally to load
the bases. Wade Boggs came to the plate and hit a single giving E Street the
win and sending the home town fans into a frenzy. E Street ended up with 9
hits for the game while Walkerville had 6.
Joe McGinnity(5-3) picked up the victory, allowing no runs in 1 and 1/3
innings. Hal Newhouser(6-8) was charged with the loss. He allowed 9 hits and
7 walks in 8 and 1/3 innings.
NEW ZEALAND AT BERNSTEIN
Kiwis........... 2 0 0 0 0 4 2 0 0 - 8 9 0
Bears........... 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 - 4 11 0
Win:Plank(8-3) Loss:Mathewson(5-8) Save:Gossage(13th)
Homeruns- E.Mathews(19th), L.Gehrig(15th)
The New Zealand Kiwis toppled the Bernstein Bears by a 8 to 4 score at The
Cave.
New Zealand brought 4 runs across the plate in the 6th inning when they had 4
base hits. They ended up being the winning runs. New Zealand had 9 hits for
the afternoon.
The win went to Eddie Plank(8-3) who allowed 4 runs in 8 innings. Goose
Gossage recorded the save, his 13th. Christy Mathewson(5-8) was hit with the
loss. New Zealand scored big getting 8 runs off him in 6 innings.
WYOMING AT VERONA RIDGE
Triops.......... 0 0 3 0 2 0 1 1 0 - 7 8 0
Roadrunners..... 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 - 4 9 1
Win:Radbourn(6-4) Loss:Blyleven(4-4)
Homeruns- M.Schmidt(20th), J.Foxx(12th), L.Doby(1st)
Third baseman Mike Schmidt touched them all and had 3 RBI and Old Hoss
Radbourn was able to finish what he started and was credited with a complete
game as the Wyoming Triops outscored the Verona Ridge Roadrunners 7 to 4.
In the top of the 3rd inning Wyoming scored 3 runs. Wyoming totaled 8 hits on
the afternoon. The win was credited to Radbourn(6-4) who went the whole way
allowing 4 runs. Bert Blyleven(4-4) absorbed the loss. He gave up 7 runs and
8 hits in 7 and 2/3 innings.
Day 63: Hammerin' Hank pulls one out for the Kiwis!
| Sunday Teddy gets win in extra inning E Street victory |
Strat-O-Matic Report
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/18/2008
VERMONT AT GENERAL MOTORS
Saps............ 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 - 6 5 0
Corporate Jets.. 1 0 2 2 0 0 2 1 - 8 15 5
Win:Chesbro(2-8) Loss:Young(4-9) Save:Rivera(7th)
Homeruns- A.Rodriguez(14th)
Alex Rodriguez cracked a homer and had 2 RBI at the ballpark where the General
Motors Corporate Jets beat the Vermont Saps by the score of 8 to 6.
Vermont never recovered after General Motors took the lead in the 3rd inning
when they tallied 2 runs on 2 hits. Vermont threatened in the 9th but
General Motors was able to put down the rally.
Jack Chesbro(2-8) got the win allowing 6 runs in 8 and 1/3 innings. Chesbro
got relief help from Mariano Rivera who gained credit for his 7th save. Cy
Young(4-9) took the loss. He was unable to control the General Motors
offense and allowed 15 hits and 4 walks in 8 innings.
The General Motors ballclub's record now stands at 23-29. With the loss,
Vermont has a record of 3-7 lately, 23-33 overall.
WALKERVILLE AT E STREET
Texas Rangers... 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 - 8 16 2
Outlaw Petes.... 3 2 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 - 9 15 1
Win:Lyons(2-5) Loss:Clarkson(0-3)
Homeruns- P.Rose(1st), B.Ruth(24th), W.Stargell(15th)
The E Street Outlaw Petes edged the Walkerville Texas Rangers in 13 innings at
the ballpark by the score of 9 to 8.
The game was deadlocked at 8 after nine full innings. E Street won the game
in the 13th inning. Joe Kelley drew a walk. Bill Dickey stepped up to the
plate and he smacked a single. Nap Lajoie then lashed a single giving E
Street the win much to the delight of the home town crowd. E Street finished
with 15 hits in the victory.
The victory went to Ted Lyons(2-5) who went 1 and 1/3 innings, allowing no
runs. John Clarkson(0-3) was charged with the loss in relief.
NEW ZEALAND AT BERNSTEIN
Kiwis........... 2 0 1 0 3 0 4 0 2 - 12 18 1
Bears........... 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 4 - 11 17 1
Win:Bunning(2-1) Loss:Pennock(0-5) Save:Gossage(12th)
Homeruns- H.Aaron-2(20th), A.Simmons(10th), J.Bench(11th), L.Gehrig(14th),
R.Yount(6th)
Hank Aaron smashed 2 homeruns as the New Zealand Kiwis won in dramatic fashion
over the Bernstein Bears by a score of 12 to 11 at The Cave.
Jim Bunning(2-1) pitched in relief and was credited with the victory. He was
reached for 4 hits and 1 walk in 3 innings and surrendered 2 'long-bombs'. A
wild affair, this game saw the lead change 5 times.
Goose Gossage recorded the save, his 12th. Herb Pennock(0-5) suffered the
loss in relief. He was knocked around pretty good, giving up 5 runs in 2 and
2/3 innings.
New Zealand now has a record of 25-30. With the loss Bernstein now has a
record of 22-32.
WYOMING AT VERONA RIDGE
Triops.......... 0 0 0 0 4 5 0 0 1 - 10 10 0
Roadrunners..... 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 - 4 15 1
Win:Spalding(5-1) Loss:Clemens(3-4)
Homeruns- C.Gehringer(4th), B.Bonds(11th)
Mark McGwire had 3 base hits at Roadrunner Park as the Wyoming Triops beat the
Verona Ridge Roadrunners 10 to 4.
Wyoming jumped on top to stay in the 5th inning when they scored 4 runs on 5
hits. The critical plate appearance was by Charlie Gehringer who silenced
the stadium when he lifted one out of the park for a two run home run (his
4th of the season). Wyoming won despite being out-hit by Verona Ridge 15
hits to 10.
Al Spalding(5-1) got credit for the victory, pitching 8 and 2/3 innings and
allowing 4 runs. Roger Clemens(3-4) was given the loss. He was not very
effective, surrendering 9 runs in 5 innings.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
In David Walter's honor, here's my racing Gopher! It's no 'Rudy the Rabbit', but it will have to do tonight :-)
Great job on the race!
Gopher the Gold.
posted by: David G. Walter.
Gopher the Gold is a 5k/10k race hosted by Hansons running Shop at Riverbends Park, in Shelby Township. I ran in the 5k this morning in my age group. (13-19, me being 14... My dad told me that once I become his age, being the youngest in your age group actually is beneficial. ha-ha.) Well, the race was rainy, and a hilly course, but in the end, none of that was used as excuse (no, not even being the youngest in my age group) because I came in with a time of 20:50. I think thats my fastest time yet for a 5k... It was about the same pace as my 10k time. So I geuss I could have gone a bit faster. I came in 5th for my age. Woo!
Gopher the Gold is a 5k/10k race hosted by Hansons running Shop at Riverbends Park, in Shelby Township. I ran in the 5k this morning in my age group. (13-19, me being 14... My dad told me that once I become his age, being the youngest in your age group actually is beneficial. ha-ha.) Well, the race was rainy, and a hilly course, but in the end, none of that was used as excuse (no, not even being the youngest in my age group) because I came in with a time of 20:50. I think thats my fastest time yet for a 5k... It was about the same pace as my 10k time. So I geuss I could have gone a bit faster. I came in 5th for my age. Woo!
Greed has made Pete GM crazy
I'm Sorry Uncle Pat for pushing you too much. I love strat a little too much. (Yes, these words did come out of Michael D. Walters mouth.) Anyways, I'm sorry for making you simulate 10 games last night, putting together awesome yearbooks for all of us and watching the DET Tigers sweep the double header. So a big thank you goes out to you for that and for my last words. Could you play 8 more today so were almost at the All-Star game?
Re-tooled Petes Line-up since Stan Musial got injured
Line-up and positions Rightys
1. Nap Lajoie 2B
2. Ichiro susuzki RF
3. Harmon Killebrew 1B
4. Babe Ruth DH
5. Willie Stargell LF
6 Hugh Duffy CF
7. George Davis SS
8. Wade Boggs 3B
9. Bill Dickey C
Line-up for Lefty's
1. Nap Lajoie 2B
2. Hugh Duffy LF
3. Babe Ruth RF
4. Harmon Killebrew 3B
5. Willie Stargell DH
6. Joe Kelley 1B
7. Ichiro Susuki CF
8. Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto "Holy Cow!"
9. Ernie Lombardi
1. Nap Lajoie 2B
2. Ichiro susuzki RF
3. Harmon Killebrew 1B
4. Babe Ruth DH
5. Willie Stargell LF
6 Hugh Duffy CF
7. George Davis SS
8. Wade Boggs 3B
9. Bill Dickey C
Line-up for Lefty's
1. Nap Lajoie 2B
2. Hugh Duffy LF
3. Babe Ruth RF
4. Harmon Killebrew 3B
5. Willie Stargell DH
6. Joe Kelley 1B
7. Ichiro Susuki CF
8. Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto "Holy Cow!"
9. Ernie Lombardi
Friday, July 24, 2009
Yearbooks! Git yer Yearbooks!
Just added the team yearbooks to the left side of the web page. Great way to see who's producing, their best games, matchups, etc.
Where else can you find out that Hugh Duffy already has four 4-hit games!
Enjoy!
Day 62: Another shutout for Verona, 3 Homers pace Slumdogz
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/17/2008
VERONA RIDGE AT WALKERVILLE
Roadrunners..... 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 - 4 7 0
Texas Rangers... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 8 0
Win:Grimes(4-1) Loss:Galvin(7-3) Save:Gomez(2nd)
Burleigh Grimes(4-1) mystified Walkerville while the Verona Ridge Roadrunners
scored 4 runs in a day game at Roundhouse Stadium.
Walkerville lost it in the 6th inning when Verona Ridge did all their damage
when they scored 4 runs on 3 hits. The key at-bat was by Larry Doby who
quieted the home crowd when he doubled clearing all three ducks off the pond.
Verona Ridge had 7 hits for the afternoon.
Grimes got help from Lefty Gomez who earned his 2nd save. Pud Galvin(7-3) was
charged with the loss. He surrendered 7 hits and 5 walks in 9 innings.
VERMONT AT MUMBAI
Saps............ 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 - 4 9 1
Slumdogz........ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 - 5 10 0
Win:Spahn(8-2) Loss:Nichols(0-7)
Homeruns- J.Dimaggio(14th), M.Ott(7th), J.Bottomley(4th)
Warren Spahn completed the game without help from the bullpen and designated
hitter Jim Bottomley connected with a 'big fly' and had 2 RBI as the Mumbai
Slumdogz rallied impressively to win in dramatic style over Vermont Saps, 5
to 4.
Mumbai erupted with the game winning runs in the 9th inning with 3 runs using
3 hits. Derek Jeter led off and he lashed a single. Joe Dimaggio came to
the plate and cracked a two-run shot (his 14th of the season). Mel Ott then
lofted a solo-blast 'downtown' (his 7th of the season). Mumbai totaled 10
hits on the afternoon.
The victory went to Spahn(8-2) who went the distance allowing 4 runs. The loss
was charged to Kid Nichols(0-7). He served up 3 gopher balls in 8 innings.
'What a win!', Spahn said. 'These are the kind of games that stand out in
your mind at the end of a season.'Day 61: Verona Ridge's Bob Gibson blanks Walkerville
| Slumdogz pound Saps 9-2 |
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/17/2008
VERONA RIDGE AT WALKERVILLE
Roadrunners..... 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 - 7 9 0
Texas Rangers... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 2 0
Win:Gibson(3-5) Loss:Johnson(9-5)
Homeruns- J.Foxx(11th), B.Bonds(10th)
Bob Gibson held Walkerville scoreless on just 2 hits at Roundhouse Stadium as
the Verona Ridge Roadrunners beat the Walkerville Texas Rangers by the count
of 7 to 0.
Gibson(3-5) dominated Walkerville hitters. He allowed only 2 hits and 3 walks
in 9 innings reducing his ERA from 5.40 to 4.73. Verona Ridge totaled 9 hits
on the afternoon.
Walter Johnson(9-5) took the loss. The Verona Ridge ballclub's record now
stands at 26-25. With the loss, Walkerville has a record of 5-5 lately,
28-25 overall.
VERMONT AT MUMBAI
Saps............ 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 2 5 3
Slumdogz........ 0 0 0 4 0 0 2 3 - 9 14 0
Win:Brown(3-7) Loss:Maddux(5-3)
Homeruns- R.Hornsby(9th), M.Ott(6th), C.Yastrzemski(7th)
Three Finger Brown went the distance at Tech Support Stadium as the Mumbai
Slumdogz beat the Vermont Saps 9 to 2.
In the bottom of the 4th inning Mumbai scored 4 runs with the help of 4 hits.
The key at-bat was by Carl Yastrzemski who thrilled the crowd when he cleared
the fences for a two-run home run (his 7th of the season). Mumbai had a
total of 14 hits for the game.
Brown(3-7) was the winner allowing 2 runs for the game. Greg Maddux(5-3) was
the losing pitcher. He was hit hard and gave up 13 hits and 5 walks in 7
innings. Day 60: Limited schedule shows Vermont and Verona edging their opponents
| 9th inning rally by Roadrunners the difference |
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/17/2008
VERONA RIDGE AT WALKERVILLE
Roadrunners..... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 - 3 8 0
Texas Rangers... 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 5 1
Win:Blyleven(4-3) Loss:Newhouser(6-7) Save:Franco(8th)
33,195 fans watched an exciting game at Roundhouse Stadium. The Verona Ridge
Roadrunners topped the Walkerville Texas Rangers by the slimmest of margins,
3 to 2.
Verona Ridge won the game with a run in the 9th inning. After two outs Pie
Traynor drew a walk. Mike Piazza stepped into the batter's box and he
stroked a base-hit. Honus Wagner then ripped a base-knock. Gary Sheffield
followed and he reached on an error. Overall Verona Ridge out-hit
Walkerville 8 to 5.
Bert Blyleven(4-3) picked up the victory, allowing 2 runs in 8 innings. John
Franco earned the save, his 8th. Hal Newhouser(6-7) absorbed the loss.
'I just wanted to give my team a chance to win.' said Blyleven, 'I got burned
on a couple of pitches. But we won the game, and that's all that matters.'
VERMONT AT MUMBAI
Saps............ 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 2 7 0
Slumdogz........ 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 7 0
Win:Walsh(5-7) Loss:Palmer(3-8)
Homeruns- C.Klein(6th), J.Dimaggio(13th)
Ed Walsh completed the game without help from the bullpen at Tech Support
Stadium where the Vermont Saps beat the Mumbai Slumdogz 2 to 1.
The game was won by Vermont with a run in the top of the 9th inning. Rogers
Hornsby drew a walk. George Brett next to the plate and he laced a
base-knock. Jim Palmer then picked Brett off first base. After an out was
recorded, Palmer stepped in and he threw one that got by the catcher for a
passed ball. Both teams finished the game with 7 hits.
The victory was credited to Walsh(5-7) who went the distance, allowing 1 run.
Palmer(3-8) suffered the loss. He gave up 7 hits and 6 walks in 9 innings.Day 59: Sunny day in Mumbai as Sunny Jim Bottomly hits 3 run walkoff to beat the Petes!
| Bernstein erupts for 7 in the 8th inning to overtake Vermont. Good-fielding Jim Kaat, however, ends up on the DL for 15 games, sending Dave Walter to bed sobbing quietly |
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/17/2008
E STREET AT MUMBAI
Outlaw Petes.... 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 5 12 0
Slumdogz........ 1 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 3 - 8 9 0
Win:Grove(8-4) Loss:Lyons(1-5)
Homeruns- N.Lajoie(4th), B.Ruth(23rd), J.Morgan(7th), T.Williams(13th),
C.Yastrzemski(6th), J.Bottomley(3rd), H.Baker(3rd)
Lefty Grove went the distance and Carl Yastrzemski left the yard at Tech
Support Stadium as the Mumbai Slumdogz won a thriller over the E Street
Outlaw Petes in, 8 to 5.
Mumbai came up with the deciding runs in the 9th inning with 3 runs utilizing
2 base hits. Yastrzemski led off and he slapped a one-base hit. Gabby
Hartnett was next and he drew a walk. Jim Bottomley then lofted a three-run
'big-fly' (his 3rd of the season) resulting in an exciting win for Mumbai and
a wild post-game celebration by the home town fans. Although they lost, E
Street did out-hit Mumbai 12 to 9.
Grove(8-4) allowed 5 runs on the game. Ted Lyons(1-5) was tagged with the loss
in relief. He pitched 1 and 1/3 innings allowing 3 hits and 1 walk.
VERMONT AT BERNSTEIN
Saps............ 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 9 12 1
Bears........... 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 7 - 10 10 0
Win:Wynn(3-0) Loss:Young(4-8) Save:Eckersley(8th)
Homeruns- C.Klein(5th), K.Griffey Jr(10th), T.Jackson(2nd)
Shortstop Travis Jackson had 4 hits and 3 RBI at The Cave where the Bernstein
Bears beat the Vermont Saps by the score of 10 to 9.
The home town fans were very appreciative of the fine hitting performance
provided by Jackson. He bombed a two-run dinger (his 2nd of the season) in
the 2nd inning, lashed a single in the 4th inning, banged out a one-base hit
in the 6th inning and lined a single which scored a run in the 8th inning.
Dennis Eckersley earned the save with a perfect ninth, his 8th save.
Early Wynn(3-0) was the winner allowing 1 run in 1 and 1/3 innings. The losing
pitcher was Cy Young(4-8). He allowed 10 hits and 5 walks in 7 and 2/3
innings.
WYOMING AT WALKERVILLE
Triops.......... 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 - 2 7 2
Texas Rangers... 2 2 1 1 0 3 0 0 - 9 14 2
Win:Keefe(5-7) Loss:Alexander(7-5)
Homeruns- R.Henderson-2(4th)
Designated hitter Rickey Henderson slammed 2 homeruns and had 4 RBI and Tim
Keefe allowed Chuck Norris to rest his bullpen, tossing a complete game as
the Walkerville Texas Rangers defeated the Wyoming Triops 9 to 2 at
Roundhouse Stadium.
Henderson had a big day at the plate. He stroked a single in the 1st inning,
ripped a solo home run in the 4th inning and lost the ball over the fence for
three runs (his 4th of the season) in the 6th inning. Walkerville had 14
hits for the afternoon.
Keefe(5-7) lasted until the end allowing 2 runs for the win. Grover C.
Alexander(7-5) ended up with the loss. Walkerville scored big getting 9 runs
off him in 8 innings.
'I didn't feel that good when I came to the park today,' Henderson said. 'I'm
glad I decided to play!'
NEW ZEALAND AT GENERAL MOTORS
Kiwis........... 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 4 8 1
Corporate Jets.. 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 - 6 9 2
Win:Bender(4-9) Loss:Ford(4-5) Save:Rivera(6th)
Shortstop Ernie Banks had 2 base hits and 2 RBI as the General Motors
Corporate Jets topped the New Zealand Kiwis by a score of 6 to 4 at the
ballpark.
General Motors brought 5 runs across the plate in the 5th inning with the help
of 5 hits. The key offensive moment was provided by Jim Thome who brought
the crowd to their feet when he singled bringing in two baserunners. General
Motors had a total of 9 hits for the game.
Chief Bender(4-9) allowed 4 runs in 8 and 2/3 innings, and picked up the
victory. Mariano Rivera earned his 6th save. Whitey Ford(4-5) was hit with
the loss. He allowed General Motors 6 runs in 4 and 2/3 innings of work. Day 58: E Street rolls on, Babe hits dinger, Koufax gets another win!
| The Sandman, Sandy "K-Fax", "Greedy", "Man of 1000 nicknames" Koufax records a 9th win with zero losses. |
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/17/2008
E STREET AT MUMBAI
Outlaw Petes.... 0 0 0 0 6 0 1 0 0 - 7 9 1
Slumdogz........ 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 - 3 10 1
Win:Koufax(9-0) Loss:Spahn(7-2) Save:Fingers(9th)
Homeruns- B.Ruth(22nd), J.Bottomley(2nd)
The E Street Outlaw Petes toppled the Mumbai Slumdogz by a 7 to 3 score at
Tech Support Stadium.
E Street came up with 6 runs in the top of the 5th inning with the help of 4
hits. The big moment was provided by Babe Ruth who silenced the crowd when
he rifled a three-run blast (his 22nd of the season). E Street rapped out 9
hits for the afternoon.
Sandy Koufax(9-0) got the win allowing 3 runs in 8 and 2/3 innings. Rollie
Fingers got the save, his 9th. Warren Spahn(7-2) took the loss. He allowed
E Street 6 runs in 4 and 2/3 innings of work.
VERMONT AT BERNSTEIN
Saps............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 - 2 8 1
Bears........... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 5 1
Win:Hoffman(4-1) Loss:Carlton(3-4)
Homeruns- Y.Berra(3rd)
Trevor Hoffman(4-1) handcuffed the Bernstein Bears batters at The Cave in a
day game. The Vermont Saps scored 2 runs for the win.
Vermont tallied 2 runs in the top of the 7th inning with the help of 3 hits.
It was enough to earn the victory. Vermont ended up with 8 hits for the game
while Bernstein had 5.
Steve Carlton(3-4) suffered the loss. He gave up 8 hits and 2 walks in 9
innings.
WYOMING AT WALKERVILLE
Triops.......... 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 7 2
Texas Rangers... 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 - 5 11 1
Win:Galvin(7-2) Loss:Willis(6-8)
Homeruns- M.McGwire(16th), C.Jones(16th)
Rickey Henderson had 4 hits and Pud Galvin completed the game without help
from the bullpen at Roundhouse Stadium where the Walkerville Texas Rangers
beat the Wyoming Triops 5 to 2.
Wyoming never recovered after Walkerville took the lead in the bottom of the
3rd inning scoring one runner using 2 hits. After an out was recorded,
Henderson laced a base-knock. Henderson was running on the next pitch and he
stole second. After another out, Walkerville continued their aggressive
style with another stolen base. Ty Cobb was up next and he lined a base-hit.
Walkerville got their 2nd stolen base of the inning. The early run support
proved sufficient for Galvin(7-2) and Walkerville. That was all the run
support Galvin required. Walkerville banged out 11 hits on the afternoon.
The loss was charged to Vic Willis(6-8). He was unable to control the
Walkerville offense and allowed 11 hits and 3 walks in 8 innings.
NEW ZEALAND AT GENERAL MOTORS
Kiwis........... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 - 3 9 1
Corporate Jets.. 0 7 0 0 1 0 0 1 - 9 14 0
Win:Waddell(6-6) Loss:Perry(5-7)
Homeruns- E.Mathews(18th)
Rube Waddell went the distance and center fielder Duke Snider hit 2 doubles
and had 3 RBI as the General Motors Corporate Jets defeated the New Zealand
Kiwis by a score of 9 to 3 at the ballpark.
Waddell(6-6) pitched a solid game. He was reached for 9 hits and 5 walks in 9
innings. General Motors totaled 14 hits on the afternoon.
Gaylord Perry(5-7) was charged with the loss. He pitched 1 and 2/3 innings
allowing 6 hits and 3 walks.Day 57: E Street on Easy Street defeating Mumbai, but lose Stan "The Man" for 15 games
| Spiritual leader of the band, Stan "The Man" suffered an unfortunate injury during an easy 5-0 win over Mumbai. The Outlaw Petes will need someone to step up. In other action, Vermont put up a five-spot in the top of the 9th to topple Bernstein, as Paul "Big Poison" Waner had a big day |
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/17/2008
E STREET AT MUMBAI
Outlaw Petes.... 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 - 5 7 0
Slumdogz........ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 5 0
Win:Johnson(5-2) Loss:Brown(2-7)
Homeruns- H.Killebrew(21st), N.Lajoie(3rd)
Randy Johnson threw a complete game shutout at Tech Support Stadium as the E
Street Outlaw Petes beat the Mumbai Slumdogz by the count of 5 to
0.
Johnson(5-2) pitched one of his finer games as he simply was too much for the
Mumbai batters. He was stingy on the mound, allowing just 5 hits and 3 walks
in 9 innings seeing his ERA drop from 4.70 to 4.30. E Street rapped out 7
hits for the afternoon.
Three Finger Brown(2-7) took the loss. He pitched 9 innings and surrendered
just 7 hits and no walks.
VERMONT AT BERNSTEIN
Saps............ 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 5 - 11 15 1
Bears........... 0 1 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 - 7 11 0
Win:Hoffman(3-1) Loss:Eckersley(3-4)
Homeruns- P.Waner(4th), A.Pujols(16th), G.Brett(7th), F.Robinson(10th),
R.Yount(5th)
Designated hitter Paul Waner had 4 hits and 5 RBI at The Cave as the Vermont
Saps pulled off a dramatic comeback beating the Bernstein Bears by the count
of 11 to 7.
Vermont came through with the game-winning runs in the 9th inning scoring 5
runners on 4 hits. The key at-bat was by George Brett who silenced the crowd
when he rifled a three-run blast (his 7th of the season). Vermont ended up
with 15 hits for the game while Bernstein had 11.
Trevor Hoffman(3-1) went 1 and 1/3 innings allowing no runs for the win.
Dennis Eckersley(3-4) was the loser in relief. Sam Bernstein was
understandably not very talkative after his team's tough loss. He quickly
showered and changed and when asked about the game had a terse, yet polite
response, 'Hey fellows, that game was a heart-breaker to lose. Our guys gave
it their all and played well - fate just wasn't smilin' on us this afternoon'
WYOMING AT WALKERVILLE
Triops.......... 0 1 0 3 2 0 1 0 0 - 7 11 0
Texas Rangers... 0 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 - 5 8 0
Win:Radbourn(5-4) Loss:Johnson(9-4)
Homeruns- C.Gehringer(3rd)
Old Hoss Radbourn went the distance as the Wyoming Triops defeated the
Walkerville Texas Rangers by the score of 7 to 5 at Roundhouse Stadium.
In the 4th inning Wyoming scored 3 runs. Wyoming finished with 11 hits in the
victory. Radbourn(5-4) finished the game allowing 5 runs in the victory.
Walter Johnson(9-4) was charged with the loss.
NEW ZEALAND AT GENERAL MOTORS
Kiwis........... 1 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 3 - 9 11 2
Corporate Jets.. 2 3 1 0 1 1 0 2 - 10 14 1
Win:Joss(9-4) Loss:Plank(7-3) Save:Rivera(5th)
Homeruns- E.Mathews(17th), A.Simmons(9th), R.Sandberg(10th), J.Thome(13th)
Left fielder Jim Rice had 3 base hits and 3 RBI as the General Motors
Corporate Jets defeated the New Zealand Kiwis by a score of 10 to 9 at the
ballpark.
General Motors promptly took the lead in their half of the first scoring 2
runs on 2 hits. Ryne Sandberg started the scoring when he hit a bases-empty
home run (his 10th of the season). Ernie Banks stepped into the batter's box
and he drew a walk. Alex Rodriguez then smacked a single. After an out was
recorded, Andre Dawson stepped up to the plate and he would hit into a force
play. New Zealand made it exciting in the 9th, but they were unable to push
the needed runs across.
Addie Joss(9-4) picked up the victory, allowing 9 runs in 8 and 1/3 innings.
Joss got help from Mariano Rivera who was credited with his 5th save. The
losing pitcher was Eddie Plank(7-3). He was touched for 10 hits and 4 walks
in 5 innings.
'It's a disheartening loss, no question about it' said Matt Carr 'But we have
to get over it and get ready for the next game.'Day 56: E Street salvages split in 4 game series with Walkerville
| Roy Halladay gets league leading 9th win |
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/17/2008
VERMONT AT NEW ZEALAND
Saps............ 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 - 4 8 0
Kiwis........... 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 8 - 11 16 0
Win:Drysdale(1-5) Loss:Nichols(0-6)
Homeruns- E.Mathews(16th), W.McCovey(15th)
Don Drysdale went the distance and Eddie Mathews connected with a 'big fly'
and had 4 RBI at the ballpark where the New Zealand Kiwis beat the Vermont
Saps 11 to 4.
It was a good day for New Zealand thanks to Mathews. He ripped a base-knock
resulting in a run in the 3rd inning, tripled which plated a run in the 5th
inning and smashed a two-run homer (his 16th of the season) in the 8th
inning. New Zealand finished with 16 hits in the victory.
The win went to Drysdale(1-5) who allowed 4 runs in the game. Kid Nichols(0-6)
took the loss. He pitched 7 innings and surrendered 9 hits and 4 walks.
MUMBAI AT VERONA RIDGE
Slumdogz........ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 - 2 7 1
Roadrunners..... 3 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 - 8 13 0
Win:Clemens(3-3) Loss:Palmer(3-7)
Homeruns- H.Wagner(3rd), B.Terry(5th), E.Averill(3rd)
Center fielder Earl Averill blasted a homerun and had 4 RBI at Roadrunner Park
where the Verona Ridge Roadrunners beat the Mumbai Slumdogz by the score of 8
to 2.
Verona Ridge took the lead off Jim Palmer in the first inning when they scored
3 runs on 4 hits. That early scoring held up. Mumbai was out-hit by Verona
Ridge, 13 hits to 7.
Roger Clemens(3-3) went 7 and 2/3 innings allowing 1 run for the win.
Palmer(3-7) was charged with the loss. He was touched for 3 homeruns in his
8 innings of work.
Verona Ridge now has a record of 24-25. With the loss, the Mumbai ballclub's
record is 24-20.
E STREET AT WALKERVILLE
Outlaw Petes.... 2 0 1 3 0 2 0 0 0 - 8 11 0
Texas Rangers... 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 - 5 13 0
Win:Halladay(9-3) Loss:Newhouser(6-6) Save:McGinnity(2nd)
Homeruns- S.Musial(14th), C.Jones(15th), R.Jackson(13th)
At Roundhouse Stadium the E Street Outlaw Petes outscored the Walkerville
Texas Rangers 8 to 5.
Stan Musial was a seemingly constant irritant to the hometown fans as he
provided much of the offense for the visitors. He popped a two-run clout
over the fence (his 14th of the season) in the 1st inning and doubled in the
8th inning. E Street had 11 hits for the afternoon.
Roy Halladay(9-3) picked up the victory, allowing 5 runs in 6 and 1/3 innings.
Joe McGinnity recorded the save, his 2nd. Hal Newhouser(6-6) was the loser.
GENERAL MOTORS AT BERNSTEIN
Corporate Jets.. 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 1 - 6 7 1
Bears........... 1 3 1 0 0 0 2 0 - 7 7 1
Win:Feller(5-4) Loss:Chesbro(1-8) Save:Pennock(1st)
Homeruns- H.Greenberg(21st), A.Dawson(7th), L.Gehrig-2(13th)
Lou Gehrig smacked 2 homeruns and had 4 RBI as the Bernstein Bears outscored
the General Motors Corporate Jets 7 to 6.
Gehrig had a good day at the plate. He smashed a bases-empty 'big-fly' in the
3rd inning and cracked a two-run shot (his 13th of the season) in the 7th
inning. Both teams totaled 7 hits on the afternoon.
The victory was credited to Bob Feller(5-4) who went 7 innings, allowing 5
runs. Herb Pennock gained credit for his 1st save. Jack Chesbro(1-8) was
given the loss.
'It wasn't my best outing, but I'll take the win' Feller said.Day 55: Whitey Ford shuts out the Saps!
| Kiwi's ace only allows 4 hits. Walkerville's Tim Keefe stops the Outlaw Petes in a crucial matchup of top teams at Roundhouse Stadium. |
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/17/2008
VERMONT AT NEW ZEALAND
Saps............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 4 1
Kiwis........... 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 2 - 10 13 0
Win:Ford(4-4) Loss:Young(4-7)
Homeruns- H.Aaron(18th)
Whitey Ford pitched 9 strong innings and right fielder Hank Aaron went deep
and had 5 RBI at the ballpark as the New Zealand Kiwis, running on all
cylinders, ripped the Vermont Saps by a large 10 to 0 margin.
Aaron enjoyed a fine day at the plate. He smashed a solo-shot out of the park
(his 18th of the season) in the 6th inning, doubled knocking in a run in the
7th inning and laced a single plating two runs in the 8th inning. New
Zealand rapped out 13 hits for the afternoon.
Ford(4-4) was credited with the shutout. Cy Young(4-7) was the losing pitcher.
New Zealand scored big getting 8 runs off him in 6 and 2/3 innings.
MUMBAI AT VERONA RIDGE
Slumdogz........ 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 - 3 7 0
Roadrunners..... 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 1 6 1
Win:Grove(7-4) Loss:Ryan(4-5)
Homeruns- T.Williams(12th)
Ted Williams cracked a homer and had 2 RBI and Lefty Grove pitched a complete
game at Roadrunner Park where the Mumbai Slumdogz beat the Verona Ridge
Roadrunners 3 to 1.
Grove(7-4) was very good in the win. He allowed just 6 hits and 3 walks in 9
innings seeing his ERA drop from 3.92 to 3.63. Mumbai had 7 hits for the
afternoon.
Nolan Ryan(4-5) absorbed the loss. Despite taking the loss, he whiffed 11
batters in 7 and 1/3 innings. The Mumbai ballclub's record now stands at
24-19. With this loss, Verona Ridge has a 3-7 record of late, 23-25 overall.
E STREET AT WALKERVILLE
Outlaw Petes.... 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 7 0
Texas Rangers... 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 - 3 6 1
Win:Keefe(4-7) Loss:Seaver(7-5)
Homeruns- C.Ripken(9th)
Tim Keefe was able to finish what he started and was credited with a complete
game at Roundhouse Stadium where the Walkerville Texas Rangers beat the E
Street Outlaw Petes by the score of 3 to 1.
Keefe(4-7) delivered a fine performance for Walkerville. He was reached for 7
hits and 5 walks in 9 innings. Walkerville had just 6 hits for the
afternoon.
Tom Seaver(7-5) suffered the loss. He allowed 6 hits and 5 walks in 7 and 1/3
innings.
GENERAL MOTORS AT BERNSTEIN
Corporate Jets.. 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 4 0
Bears........... 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 3 - 6 13 0
Win:Mathewson(5-7) Loss:Bender(3-9)
Homeruns- R.Sandberg(9th), F.Robinson(9th)
Christy Mathewson had a strong outing and right fielder Roberto Clemente had 3
base hits and 3 RBI as the Bernstein Bears defeated the General Motors
Corporate Jets by the score of 6 to 2 at The Cave.
General Motors was unable to claim the lead after Bernstein went ahead in the
6th inning scoring one runner utilizing 2 base hits. Bernstein banged out 13
hits on the afternoon.
Mathewson(5-7) was the winner allowing 2 runs for the game. Chief Bender(3-9)
was tagged with the loss. 'Mathewson pitched a gem of a game', Eeyore
recounted. 'He kept our batters off balance the entire game.'Day 54: General Motors destroys Bernsteins in game featuring 10 home runs!
| Lou Gehrig, Jim Rice, and Hank Greenberg hit 2 a piece. In Walkerville, the dominant K-Fax, Sandy Koufax shut down the Roundhouse Kicks to move his record to an unblemished 8-0. |
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/17/2008
VERMONT AT NEW ZEALAND
Saps............ 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 - 4 9 0
Kiwis........... 0 2 3 0 2 0 1 0 - 8 10 0
Win:Perry(5-6) Loss:Walsh(4-7)
Homeruns- H.Aaron(17th), M.Mantle(12th), E.Mathews(15th), J.Cronin(5th)
Mickey Mantle connected with a 'big fly' and had 3 RBI and Gaylord Perry was
able to finish what he started and was credited with a complete game as the
New Zealand Kiwis outscored the Vermont Saps 8 to 4.
Perry(5-6) gave a fine effort for New Zealand. He was reached for 9 hits and
1 walk in 9 innings. New Zealand managed 10 hits in their victory.
Ed Walsh(4-7) was the loser. He was touched for 4 homeruns in his 8 innings
of work.
MUMBAI AT VERONA RIDGE
Slumdogz........ 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 1 - 7 13 0
Roadrunners..... 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 - 5 13 0
Win:Spahn(7-1) Loss:Franco(3-5)
Homeruns- T.Williams-2(11th), M.Ott(5th), T.Lazzeri(6th)
Designated hitter Ted Williams cracked 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI and Warren
Spahn completed the game without help from the bullpen at Roadrunner Park as
the Mumbai Slumdogz beat the Verona Ridge Roadrunners 7 to 5.
Williams had a big day with his bat. He cleared the fences for a two-run home
run in the 3rd inning, singled in the 6th inning, hit a bases-empty home run
(his 11th of the season) in the 8th inning and laced a one-base hit in the
9th inning. Both teams totaled 13 hits on the afternoon.
Spahn(7-1), allowing 5 runs for the game, picked up the victory. John
Franco(3-5) took the loss in relief. He gave up 3 runs in 2 innings of work.
Mumbai now has a record of 23-19. With the loss, the Verona Ridge ballclub's
record is 23-24.
E STREET AT WALKERVILLE
Outlaw Petes.... 2 5 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 11 16 0
Texas Rangers... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 - 2 6 0
Win:Koufax(8-0) Loss:Newhouser(6-5)
Homeruns- S.Musial(13th)
Sandy Koufax pitched a complete game at Roundhouse Stadium as the E Street
Outlaw Petes beat the Walkerville Texas Rangers by the count of 11 to 2.
E Street took the lead off Hal Newhouser in the first inning when they tallied
2 runs on 1 hit. The highlight belonged to Stan Musial who silenced the
stadium when he blasted a two-run home run (his 13th of the season). E
Street finished with 16 hits in the victory.
Koufax(8-0) got the victory, allowing 2 runs for the game. Newhouser(6-5) was
the losing pitcher. He surrendered 7 runs and 7 hits in 1 and 1/3 innings.
GENERAL MOTORS AT BERNSTEIN
Corporate Jets.. 3 7 0 2 1 0 1 3 0 - 17 17 0
Bears........... 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 - 6 12 0
Win:Waddell(5-6) Loss:Feller(4-4)
Homeruns- R.Sandberg(8th), H.Greenberg-2(20th), J.Thome(12th), J.Rice-2(10th),
A.Dawson(6th), L.Gehrig-2(11th), F.Robinson(8th)
Hank Greenberg smacked 2 homeruns and had 7 RBI and Rube Waddell allowed
Eeyore to rest his bullpen, tossing a complete game as the General Motors
Corporate Jets man-handled the Bernstein Bears - the final score was 17 to
6.
Greenberg was unconscious all day. The Bernstein fans hated to see him
approaching the batter's box as he just kept delivering base hits! He doubled
plating all three baserunners in the 1st inning, lofted a three-run bomb in
the 2nd inning, smashed a bases-empty 'big-fly' (his 20th of the season) in
the 4th inning and lined a base-hit in the 8th inning. General Motors
provided plenty of action in the 2nd inning with 7 runs on 6 hits. General
Motors had many opportunities throughout the game and scored in 6 separate
innings.
Waddell(5-6) finished the game allowing 6 runs in the victory. Bob Feller(4-4)
was tagged with the loss.Day 53: New lineup spurs Walkerville over league leading E Street
| Walter Johnson gets the win, Randy Johnson the loss! In other news, the Saps edge the Kiwis in All-Tennesee resident matchup |
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/17/2008
VERMONT AT NEW ZEALAND
Saps............ 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 - 3 7 1
Kiwis........... 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 2 5 2
Win:Maddux(5-2) Loss:Gossage(1-5)
Homeruns- G.Brett(6th), M.Mantle(11th)
Greg Maddux was able to finish what he started and was credited with a
complete game as the Vermont Saps defeated the New Zealand Kiwis by the score
of 3 to 2 at the ballpark.
Vermont came through with the game-winning runs in the 8th inning scoring 2
runs using 2 hits. After two outs Rogers Hornsby initiated the scoring spurt
when he doubled. George Brett came next and he bombed a two-run dinger (his
6th of the season). Vermont rapped out 7 hits for the afternoon.
The victory went to Maddux(5-2) who went the distance allowing 2 runs. Goose
Gossage(1-5) was hit with the loss in relief.
With this win, Vermont has a 20-26 record. They have been 6-4 lately. Matt
Carr was pretty down after the loss. 'We've really been sputtering along
lately, something like 2-8 in the last week or two. That won't get it done.'
MUMBAI AT VERONA RIDGE
Slumdogz........ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 - 4 6 2
Roadrunners..... 1 3 1 0 0 0 1 2 - 8 12 1
Win:Blyleven(3-3) Loss:Brown(2-6) Save:Gomez(1st)
Homeruns- J.Foxx(10th)
Jimmie Foxx hit one over the fence at Roadrunner Park where the Verona Ridge
Roadrunners beat the Mumbai Slumdogz 8 to 4.
Verona Ridge jumped out to the early lead in the first inning scoring a single
run. Verona Ridge finished with 12 hits while Mumbai ended up with 6.
Bert Blyleven(3-3) was the winner allowing 4 runs in 8 innings. Blyleven got
relief help from Lefty Gomez who gained credit for his 1st save. Three
Finger Brown(2-6) was the losing pitcher. He got hit hard, allowing 12 hits
and 3 walks in 8 innings.
E STREET AT WALKERVILLE
Outlaw Petes.... 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 - 4 12 0
Texas Rangers... 0 0 3 0 0 2 4 0 - 9 10 0
Win:Johnson(9-3) Loss:Johnson(4-2)
Homeruns- R.Jackson(12th)
Walter Johnson pitched a complete game as the Walkerville Texas Rangers
defeated the E Street Outlaw Petes 9 to 4 at Roundhouse Stadium.
Walkerville jumped on top of E Street in the bottom of the 3rd inning scoring
3 runs on 2 hits. Frank Thomas opened up the inning nicely when he drew a
walk. Reggie Jackson followed and he drew a walk. Cal Ripken struck out,
unable to help the rally. After another out, Joe Gordon came up and he laced
a single to load the bases. Ty Cobb stepped into the box and drew a walk.
Chipper Jones kept things alive and delivered a one-base hit. Jones took
second on the throw. Walkerville finished with 10 hits in the victory.
The win was credited to Johnson(9-3) who went the whole way allowing 4 runs.
Randy Johnson(4-2) was given the loss. He allowed Walkerville 7 runs in 6
and 1/3 innings of work.
GENERAL MOTORS AT BERNSTEIN
Corporate Jets.. 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 4 4 0
Bears........... 2 1 0 0 2 5 1 1 - 12 14 1
Win:Marichal(2-7) Loss:Joss(8-4) Save:Wynn(1st)
Homeruns- H.Greenberg(18th), J.Jackson(1st), L.Gehrig(9th), F.Robinson(7th)
Lou Gehrig cracked a homer and had 3 RBI as the Bernstein Bears defeated the
General Motors Corporate Jets by a score of 12 to 4 at The Cave.
Gehrig made sure the Bernstein fans enjoyed themselves. He doubled in the 1st
inning, stroked a one-base hit in the 5th inning and clubbed a three-run home
run (his 9th of the season) in the 6th inning. Bernstein had many
opportunities throughout the game and scored in 6 separate innings.
The win was credited to Juan Marichal(2-7) who went 5 innings allowing 4 runs.
Early Wynn was credited with his 1st save. Addie Joss(8-4) took the loss.
He served up 3 gopher balls in 5 and 2/3 innings.
When questioned, Sam Bernstein remarked, 'It's been a while since a win felt
this good - heck, it's been a while since we had a win period!'Tigers on fire!
Detroit Tiger closer Rodney
Go Tigers!!! Sweep of the mighty White Sox, nice. And a nice job by our closer. Maybe he will finally get some 'respect'
Answer to 1971 Trivia Question
It's Detroit's own Bill Freehan! Born and bred Detroiter, U-M player, and long-time Tiger Freehan played in 11 All-Star games in his 15 seasons (all with the Tigers)
I think Mike posted something about Freehan when we first started this league, as someone who was ridiculously overlooked. Check out the lifetime stats...
I did exclude Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe when I asked the question.
Just some pictures
To your left is my newest companion the Ralley monkey and to your right is Ichiro susuki making some play he has done in the HOF League
Wakefield held in solidary confinement for now, after all, he is a socisopath.
John Wakefield, now a honorary Pete is kept in an envrionment where there are no escape paths he can take since he is in one of those strapp things so he cannot use his hands. But for every home game Wakefield will be honorary grounds keeper and during time outs and when the field does not need tendering, he will be sitting in a special seat so no one will get hurt becasue there will be heightedn security around him and plus, the Outlaw Dome does not permit weapons, escpecially Wakefield weapons and there is no blood for him to smear on the walls and stuff like that.
Outlaw Nation chants "We want more games" and "Lets go Babe" and "Triple Crown, Triple Crown"
GM Mike Walter of the outlaw Petes cannot deal with the fan chants anymore. He stated: "I cannot take it, i simply cannot take it anymore. The babe has brought Outlaw Nation tons of positive Publicity and fans and dough (as in money) but the fans are driving me nuts!" Also in a related subject GM was quoted as saying "Play some more games Commish!" and finally we have him saying: "Ralley Monkey! I hire him for my 9th inning ralleys. Ichiro knows what im talkin about. I now have all of these promos, 30's night, Ralley monkey banks, Ralley monkey plush dolls, Babe Ruth signed ball night, dress like a gentleman night, Outlaw Pete t- shirts, Bruce Springsteen after game concerts with Max weinberg and fireworks, Conan O Brien special weekend seats, Wakefield "hows it goin Harper island night" and more.. I can go on and on since there are over 100 games left. Wakefield is now an honorary singed staff member of the Outlaw Nation.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
The Walkerville Side of Town Needs Some Changes
Hey uncle pat ,, id like to change my batting order.
1.Ricky henderson
2.Wee Willie Keeler
3.Ty Cobb
4.C. Jones,,, i think its chipper
5.Bud Ewing
6.Pete Rose
7.Frank Thomas
8.Reggie Jackson
Please Get these changes in as soon as you have time, i feel good about them..
Mr. Norris
1.Ricky henderson
2.Wee Willie Keeler
3.Ty Cobb
4.C. Jones,,, i think its chipper
5.Bud Ewing
6.Pete Rose
7.Frank Thomas
8.Reggie Jackson
Please Get these changes in as soon as you have time, i feel good about them..
Mr. Norris
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Night at the (Baseball) Museum 3 - Carr Hall of Famers Attack
Oh, do I love the MLB channel. We watched the 1971 All Star game tonight, from Detroit's own Tiger Stadium. Never saw it before, and much to my surprise, it was in color!
It was the Carr Hall of Fame League brought to life. Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal with the big leg kick and about 17 different releases, Hank Aaron, Johnny Bench and his sideburns, Harmon Killebrew and his belly, Reggie Jackson and his home run off the transformers on top of the roof (estimated at 532 feet), it was great!
Roberto Clemente, Fergie Jenkins, Willie Stargell, Ron Santo, Lou Brock, Pete Rose, Yaz, Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson, Al Kaline, Jim Palmer, even Luis Aparacio (I thought he retired in the 50's!)
It also featured Bobby Bonds, Barry's steroid-free father, and famous Tiger bust Nate Colbert.
Which all leads to today's trivia question: No Googling this! Who has the most All-Star game appearances WITHOUT getting into the Hall of Fame? This does not include ineligible people like Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson. Two hints: He played in this game, and I have not mentioned him yet
More than just the Babe on E Street
And let's not forget the Mighty Max Weinberg to the Babe's Boss, Mr. Hugh Duffy! Duff Man is hitting a ridiculous .513 for the year!!!
Outlaw Nation rejoices!
E Street really starts to pull away from the pack after this round of action. The Babe still is leading all Triple Crown categories, as well as triples, runs, walks, hits, and good God, even the longest hitting streak of the year (21 games)!
Day 52: Big days from stars leads to lopsides wins
| Walkerville's Ty Cobb, Wyoming's Mike Schmidt, and yes, E Street's Hugh Duffy all had huge days to lead their teams to victory |
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/17/2008
WYOMING AT GENERAL MOTORS
Triops.......... 1 0 5 0 0 4 1 0 0 - 11 11 0
Corporate Jets.. 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 - 7 10 1
Win:Spalding(4-1) Loss:Chesbro(1-7)
Homeruns- W.Mays(19th), M.Schmidt(19th), R.Carew(1st), R.Sandberg(7th),
A.Rodriguez(13th), J.Rice(8th)
Mike Schmidt slammed a homerun and had 4 RBI as the Wyoming Triops defeated
the General Motors Corporate Jets by a score of 11 to 7 at the
ballpark.
Schmidt had a good day at the plate. He tripled which plated a run in the 1st
inning, delivered a base-hit in the 3rd inning and lofted a three-run bomb
(his 19th of the season) in the 6th inning. Wyoming managed 11 hits in their
victory.
Al Spalding(4-1) was the winner allowing 7 runs in 8 and 2/3 innings. The
losing pitcher was Jack Chesbro(1-7). He was knocked around by Wyoming,
allowing 6 hits and 2 walks in 2 and 2/3 innings.
BERNSTEIN AT MUMBAI
Bears........... 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 - 2 8 0
Slumdogz........ 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 2 - 7 7 1
Win:Palmer(3-6) Loss:Carlton(3-3)
Homeruns- J.Morgan(6th), C.Yastrzemski(5th), F.Frisch(2nd)
Jim Palmer tossed a complete game as the Mumbai Slumdogz outscored the
Bernstein Bears 7 to 2.
Palmer(3-6) pitched a fine game. He was reached for 8 hits and 2 walks in 9
innings. Mumbai had a total of 7 hits for the game.
Steve Carlton(3-3) was tagged with the loss. He was touched for 3 homeruns in
his 7 and 2/3 innings of work.
VERMONT AT WALKERVILLE
Saps............ 2 2 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 - 8 12 0
Texas Rangers... 1 1 4 2 2 1 1 0 - 12 18 0
Win:Galvin(6-2) Loss:Welch(1-3)
Homeruns- C.Klein-2(4th), T.Cobb-2(3rd), C.Jones(14th), F.Thomas(11th),
C.Ripken(8th)
Ty Cobb smacked 2 homeruns and had 5 RBI and Pud Galvin pitched a complete
game at Roundhouse Stadium where the Walkerville Texas Rangers beat the
Vermont Saps by the score of 12 to 8.
Cobb had a big day at the plate. He lined a single in the 1st inning, lifted
one out of the park for a two run home run in the 4th inning, lashed a
one-base hit which was good for two runs in the 5th inning and lofted a
solo-blast 'downtown' (his 3rd of the season) in the 7th inning. The
Walkerville offense was great, scoring in 7 of the 9 innings.
The victory went to Galvin(6-2) who went the distance allowing 8 runs. Mickey
Welch(1-3) was hit with the loss. He served up 3 homeruns in his 3 and 1/3
innings.
Cobb was in a good mood after the game, 'I'm just seeing and hitting the ball
real well now. I made some adjustments last week and they are paying off.
That's what this game is about. making adjustments as the season goes along.'
NEW ZEALAND AT E STREET
Kiwis........... 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 - 3 9 1
Outlaw Petes.... 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 9 - 14 15 0
Win:Halladay(8-3) Loss:Drysdale(0-5) Save:Fingers(8th)
Homeruns- H.Duffy(3rd), S.Musial(12th), H.Killebrew(20th), B.Dickey(2nd)
Center fielder Hugh Duffy had 4 hits and 3 RBI as the E Street Outlaw Petes
crushed the New Zealand Kiwis 14 to 3.
The E Street fans enjoyed the offense provided by Duffy. He laced a base-hit
in the 1st inning, delivered a one-base hit in the 6th inning, doubled in the
8th inning and clubbed a three-run home run (his 3rd of the season) in the
8th inning. E Street had 15 hits for the afternoon while New Zealand had 9.
Roy Halladay(8-3) got the win allowing 2 runs in 6 and 1/3 innings. Halladay
was helped out by Rollie Fingers who recorded his 8th save. Don
Drysdale(0-5) was the losing pitcher. He pitched 5 innings giving up 6 hits
and 5 walks.Day 51: Walkerville holds off Vermont
| E Street wins on Schnozz's two homers |
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/17/2008
WYOMING AT GENERAL MOTORS
Triops.......... 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 1 - 6 12 0
Corporate Jets.. 0 1 0 3 2 1 1 0 - 8 11 0
Win:Bender(3-8) Loss:Alexander(7-4) Save:Rivera(4th)
Homeruns- R.Sandberg(6th), E.Banks(12th), D.Snider(10th)
Duke Snider hit a homerun and had 3 RBI at the ballpark as the General Motors
Corporate Jets beat the Wyoming Triops 8 to 6.
Chief Bender(3-8) contributed a pedestrian performance to earn the win. He
surrendered 12 hits and 4 walks in 8 and 1/3 innings. Wyoming threatened in
the 9th but their rally came up short.
Mariano Rivera got the save, his 4th. Grover C. Alexander(7-4) absorbed the
loss. He allowed 3 homeruns in 8 innings of work. 'We won because we did
the little things right.' Eeyore said after the game. 'This is why we
practice things over and over and over, so when we get in close games we
don't make mistakes.'
BERNSTEIN AT MUMBAI
Bears........... 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 - 3 9 0
Slumdogz........ 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 2 - 6 9 2
Win:Grove(6-4) Loss:Mathewson(4-7)
Homeruns- G.Hartnett(4th)
Catcher Gabby Hartnett hit one over the fence and had 3 RBI and Lefty Grove
went the distance at Tech Support Stadium where the Mumbai Slumdogz beat the
Bernstein Bears by the score of 6 to 3.
Grove(6-4) pitched well for Mumbai in their victory. He went 9 innings
surrendering 9 hits and 2 walks improving his ERA from 4.16 to 3.92. Both
teams ended up with 9 hits on the afternoon.
Christy Mathewson(4-7) was the losing pitcher. He surrendered 9 hits and 3
walks in 8 innings.
VERMONT AT WALKERVILLE
Saps............ 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 - 9 15 2
Texas Rangers... 5 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 - 10 10 1
Win:Sutter(1-2) Loss:Rodriguez(1-2) Save:Clarkson(2nd)
Homeruns- A.Pujols(15th), R.Henderson(2nd), F.Thomas(10th), J.Gordon(5th)
Right fielder Ty Cobb had 2 base hits as the Walkerville Texas Rangers beat
the Vermont Saps by a score of 10 to 9.
Bruce Sutter(1-2) pitched in relief and was credited with the victory. He
allowed 4 hits and 2 walks in 4 and 1/3 innings. Vermont had a chance in the
9th but they came up short.
John Clarkson earned his 2nd save. Francisco Rodriguez(1-2) was the loser in
relief. 'Fundamentals, fundamentals, fundamentals' said Tim Carr after the
game. 'We lost this game today because we didn't follow the instructions
every Little Leaguer hears every day.'
NEW ZEALAND AT E STREET
Kiwis........... 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 - 3 7 1
Outlaw Petes.... 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 2 - 6 10 2
Win:Seaver(7-4) Loss:Ford(3-4)
Homeruns- E.Mathews(14th), W.McCovey(14th), I.Suzuki(2nd), W.Stargell(14th),
E.Lombardi-2(5th)
Ernie Lombardi smacked 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI and Tom Seaver struck out 13
batters at the ballpark where the E Street Outlaw Petes beat the New Zealand
Kiwis 6 to 3.
Lombardi made sure the E Street fans enjoyed themselves. He lashed a single
in the 2nd inning, slapped a one-base hit in the 4th inning, delivered a solo
blast in the 7th inning and blasted a two-run home run (his 5th of the
season) in the 8th inning. E Street had a total of 10 hits for the game.
Seaver(7-4) lasted until the end allowing 3 runs for the win. The losing
pitcher was Whitey Ford(3-4). He was touched for 3 homeruns in his 6 and 1/3
innings of work.
Seaver was pleased with his performance. He noted, 'I had good zip on my
pitches. Just as important, my location was right on. The fans really got
into the game too - that always helps me. Now, if I can only do that again
in my next outing.'Day 50: Outlaw Nation relaxes as Petes return to winning ways
| Hugh Duffy with 4 hits. K-Fax moves to 7-0! |
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/17/2008
WYOMING AT GENERAL MOTORS
Triops.......... 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 - 6 11 0
Corporate Jets.. 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 - 3 5 0
Win:Willis(6-7) Loss:Waddell(4-6)
Homeruns- M.McGwire(15th), J.Rice(7th)
Designated hitter Mark McGwire went yard and had 3 RBI and Vic Willis allowed
Jake the Drifter to rest his bullpen, tossing a complete game as the Wyoming
Triops topped the General Motors Corporate Jets by a score of 6 to 3 at the
ballpark.
Willis(6-7) gave Wyoming a solid outing. He went 9 innings surrendering 5
hits and 6 walks. Wyoming had a total of 11 hits for the game.
Rube Waddell(4-6) was the losing pitcher. He pitched 9 innings giving up 11
hits and 4 walks.
BERNSTEIN AT MUMBAI
Bears........... 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 - 3 11 0
Slumdogz........ 2 0 3 0 0 1 0 1 - 7 8 0
Win:Spahn(6-1) Loss:Feller(4-3)
Homeruns- L.Gehrig(8th), J.Morgan(5th), J.Dimaggio(12th), M.Ott(4th)
Mel Ott hit one over the fence and had 2 RBI and Warren Spahn completed the
game without help from the bullpen as the Mumbai Slumdogz defeated the
Bernstein Bears 7 to 3 at Tech Support Stadium.
Mumbai drew first blood jumping out to an early lead in the first inning
scoring 2 runners on 2 hits. The critical plate appearance was by Joe
Dimaggio who excited the crowd when he blasted a two-run home run (his 12th
of the season). Despite losing, Bernstein out-hit Mumbai 11 to 8.
Spahn(6-1) got the victory, allowing 3 runs for the game. Bob Feller(4-3) was
given the loss. He was touched for 3 homeruns in his 7 and 1/3 innings of
work.
VERMONT AT WALKERVILLE
Saps............ 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 4 0 - 8 10 0
Texas Rangers... 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 - 3 7 1
Win:Walsh(4-6) Loss:Keefe(3-7)
Homeruns- K.Griffey Jr(9th), G.Kelly(2nd), F.Thomas(9th)
Ed Walsh tossed a complete game as the Vermont Saps beat the Walkerville Texas
Rangers by a score of 8 to 3.
Vermont took the lead for keeps in the 3rd inning plating an isolated run.
After an out was recorded, Luke Appling reached on an error. Tris Speaker
came next and he lined a base-hit. Paul Waner then worked the squeeze play
to perfection. Rogers Hornsby struck out, unable to help the rally. Vermont
managed 10 hits in their victory.
The winning pitcher was Walsh(4-6) who allowed 3 runs for the game. The loss
was charged to Tim Keefe(3-7). He pitched 9 innings and surrendered 10 hits
and 4 walks.
NEW ZEALAND AT E STREET
Kiwis........... 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 2 10 1
Outlaw Petes.... 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 - 6 13 0
Win:Koufax(7-0) Loss:Drysdale(0-4)
Homeruns- W.McCovey(13th), J.Bench(10th), B.Ruth(21st)
Center fielder Hugh Duffy had 4 hits and 2 RBI and Sandy Koufax completed the
game without help from the bullpen at the ballpark as the E Street Outlaw
Petes beat the New Zealand Kiwis 6 to 2.
Koufax(7-0) pitched a fine game. He allowed 10 hits and 2 walks in 9 innings
and surrendered 2 'long-bombs' lowering his ERA from 4.42 to 4.16. E Street
totaled 13 hits on the afternoon.
Don Drysdale(0-4) was the loser. He gave up 3 runs and 4 hits in 1 and 1/3
innings.
Day 49: Corporate Jets break E Street winning streak: A-Rod has 3 HRs and 7 RBIs
| Verona's Billy Wagner melts down in 9th, throws 3 wild pitches to allow winning run to score |
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E STREET AT GENERAL MOTORS
Outlaw Petes.... 0 1 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 - 6 15 0
Corporate Jets.. 2 0 4 0 4 3 0 0 - 13 15 0
Win:Joss(8-3) Loss:Lyons(1-4)
Homeruns- R.Sandberg-2(5th), A.Rodriguez-3(12th), H.Greenberg(17th),
D.Snider(9th), J.Thome(11th)
Third baseman Alex Rodriguez cracked 3 homeruns and had 7 RBI and Addie Joss
pitched a complete game at the ballpark as the General Motors Corporate Jets
beat the E Street Outlaw Petes by the count of 13 to 6.
Rodriguez was spectacular at the plate. The hometown fans showed their
appreciation with a standing ovation his last time at bat. He lofted a
solo-blast 'downtown' in the 1st inning, clubbed a three-run home run in the
5th inning and lost the ball over the fence for three runs (his 12th of the
season) in the 6th inning. Both teams finished the game with 15 hits.
The win was credited to Joss(8-3) who went the whole way allowing 6 runs. Ted
Lyons(1-4) was tagged with the loss in relief. He served up 3 homeruns in
his 3 and 1/3 innings.
'Some days it just all comes together, and this was one of them' Rodriguez
said. 'I've been seeing the ball pretty well lately.'
WALKERVILLE AT VERONA RIDGE
Texas Rangers... 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 - 4 9 1
Roadrunners..... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 - 3 8 0
Win:Johnson(8-3) Loss:Wagner(1-3)
Homeruns- B.Ewing(6th)
Walter Johnson went the distance and Buck Ewing touched them all as the
Walkerville Texas Rangers outscored the Verona Ridge Roadrunners 4 to 3.
The deciding run was scored by Walkerville in the 9th. Frank Thomas drew a
walk. Reggie Jackson was the next batter, but he struck out. Billy Wagner
then was wild with a pitch. Wagner then threw a wild pitch. Wagner then
unleashed a wild pitch. One out later, Joe Gordon stepped up to the plate
and he stroked a single. Ewing followed and he slapped a base-hit.
Walkerville banged out 9 hits on the afternoon.
Johnson(8-3) finished the game allowing 3 runs in the victory. Wagner(1-3)
suffered the loss in relief. He pitched 1 and 2/3 innings giving up 3 hits
and 1 walk.
NEW ZEALAND AT MUMBAI
Kiwis........... 0 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 - 6 8 1
Slumdogz........ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 1 10 0
Win:Plank(7-2) Loss:Brown(2-5)
Homeruns- H.Aaron(16th), W.McCovey-2(12th), T.Williams(9th)
Willie McCovey rocketed 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI and Eddie Plank completed the
game without help from the bullpen at Tech Support Stadium where the New
Zealand Kiwis beat the Mumbai Slumdogz 6 to 1.
McCovey had a big day with his bat. He blasted a two-run home run in the 2nd
inning and blasted a solo shot (his 12th of the season) in the 6th inning.
New Zealand had 8 hits for the afternoon.
Plank(7-2) allowed 1 run on the game. Three Finger Brown(2-5) was hit with the
loss. He served up 3 gopher balls in 9 innings.
BERNSTEIN AT VERMONT
Bears........... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 5 2
Saps............ 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 - 7 14 0
Win:Maddux(4-2) Loss:Marichal(1-7)
Greg Maddux pitched 9 strong innings and George Brett had 2 base hits and 2
RBI at Vermont Field as the Vermont Saps beat the Bernstein Bears 7 to
1.
Vermont jumped on top of Bernstein in the bottom of the 3rd inning scoring a
single run utilizing 2 base hits. The early run support proved sufficient
for Maddux(4-2) and Vermont. That was all the run support Maddux required.
Vermont had a total of 14 hits for the game.
Juan Marichal(1-7) took the loss. 'He had his 'A' game today,' Tim Carr said
of Maddux. 'Very impressive performance.'Day 48 - Break up the Outlaw Petes - 8th win in a row!
| Chuck Norris upset at post-game news conference as Pud drops second game of the year |
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/17/2008
E STREET AT GENERAL MOTORS
Outlaw Petes.... 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 - 6 8 1
Corporate Jets.. 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 2 10 2
Win:Johnson(4-1) Loss:Chesbro(1-6)
Homeruns- S.Musial(11th), H.Killebrew(19th), N.Lajoie(2nd)
Randy Johnson was able to finish what he started and was credited with a
complete game as the seemingly unstoppable E Street Outlaw Petes defeated the
General Motors Corporate Jets by the score of 6 to 2 at the
ballpark.
Johnson(4-1) pitched a solid game. He was reached for 10 hits and 2 walks in
9 innings lowering his ERA to 4.34. E Street finished with 8 hits in the
victory.
Jack Chesbro(1-6) took the loss. He allowed 3 homeruns in 9 innings of work.
WALKERVILLE AT VERONA RIDGE
Texas Rangers... 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 1 - 6 9 0
Roadrunners..... 3 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 - 8 16 1
Win:Ryan(4-4) Loss:Galvin(5-2) Save:Franco(7th)
Homeruns- K.Puckett(1st), J.Gordon-2(4th), B.Bonds(9th)
Nolan Ryan whiffed 10 batters and Barry Bonds homered and had 3 RBI as the
Verona Ridge Roadrunners beat the Walkerville Texas Rangers by a score of 8
to 6.
Bonds had a good day at the plate. He stroked a single plating a run in the
1st inning, cracked a two-run shot (his 9th of the season) in the 5th inning
and doubled in the 7th inning. Walkerville made it exciting in the 9th, but
they were unable to push the needed runs across.
The win went to Ryan(4-4) who allowed 5 runs in 6 and 2/3 innings. John Franco
earned his 7th save. Pud Galvin(5-2) was the losing pitcher.
Chuck Norris was upset after the game. 'I don't like to complain but did you
see that umpires strike zone?', he said. 'Maybe they ought to start calling
the strike zone the way it's printed in the rule book.'
NEW ZEALAND AT MUMBAI
Kiwis........... 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 - 8 16 1
Slumdogz........ 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 - 6 9 2
Win:Perry(4-6) Loss:Palmer(2-6) Save:Gossage(11th)
Homeruns- A.Simmons(8th), J.Mize(6th)
Al Simmons hit one over the fence and had 4 RBI as the New Zealand Kiwis
defeated the Mumbai Slumdogz by a score of 8 to 6 at Tech Support
Stadium.
Simmons enjoyed a big day at the plate. He doubled which plated a run in the
1st inning, clubbed a three-run home run (his 8th of the season) in the 5th
inning and doubled in the 8th inning. Mumbai threatened in the 9th but New
Zealand was able to put down the rally.
The victory was credited to Gaylord Perry(4-6) who went 7 and 2/3 innings,
allowing 4 runs. Perry got help from Goose Gossage who was credited with his
11th save. Jim Palmer(2-6) suffered the loss. He was hit hard and gave up
16 hits and 5 walks in 9 innings.
'It's been a rough ride lately, but this was a good win for us' said Matt
Carr, 'Maybe this will put us back on track.'
BERNSTEIN AT VERMONT
Bears........... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 - 6 11 1
Saps............ 0 1 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 3 - 9 12 3
Win:Hoffman(2-1) Loss:Pennock(0-4)
Homeruns- C.Fisk(8th), G.Kell(2nd), T.Speaker(4th), P.Waner(3rd),
A.Pujols(14th)
At Vermont Field the Vermont Saps outscored the Bernstein Bears in 10 innings
9 to 6.
The score was knotted at 6 after nine innings. Vermont came out on top in the
10th inning. After an out was recorded, Luke Appling started the rally when
he drew a walk. Tris Speaker followed and he laced a base-knock. Paul Waner
then rifled a three-run blast (his 3rd of the season) making Vermont the
victors to the delight of the home town faithful. Vermont had 12 hits for
the afternoon.
The victory went to Trevor Hoffman(2-1) who went 1 and 1/3 innings, allowing 1
run. The losing pitcher was Herb Pennock(0-4) in relief. He surrendered 2
runs and 2 hits in 2 and 2/3 innings.
The Vermont ballclub's record now stands at 17-24. With this loss, Bernstein
has a 5-5 record of late, 18-24 overall.Day 47: Bernstein comes back with dramatic 9th, Lou Gehrig's triple topples Vermont
| E Street wins 7th in a row as Babe smashes his 20th of the year! Mumbai only scores in one inning, but a 7 run 4th is enough to beat the Kiwis |
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/17/2008
E STREET AT GENERAL MOTORS
Outlaw Petes.... 5 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 - 8 14 0
Corporate Jets.. 1 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 - 5 7 0
Win:Halladay(7-3) Loss:Bender(2-8) Save:Fingers(7th)
Homeruns- B.Ruth(20th), H.Killebrew(18th), E.Banks(11th), J.Rice(6th),
A.Dawson(5th)
The sizzling E Street Outlaw Petes defeated the General Motors Corporate Jets
by a score of 8 to 5 at the ballpark.
E Street claimed the early lead in the first inning as they scored 5 runs on 5
base hits. The crucial at-bat was provided by Babe Ruth who silenced the
stadium when he popped a two-run clout over the fence (his 20th of the
season). E Street finished with 14 hits while General Motors ended up with
7.
Roy Halladay(7-3) picked up the victory, allowing 5 runs in 8 innings. Rollie
Fingers got the save, his 7th. Chief Bender(2-8) was hit with the loss.
E Street won for the 7th straight time. 'I'm glad to get the win', Halladay
said. 'We've got some good momentum going now.'
WALKERVILLE AT VERONA RIDGE
Texas Rangers... 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 - 6 12 0
Roadrunners..... 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 - 5 10 0
Win:Newhouser(6-4) Loss:Gibson(2-5)
Homeruns- R.Jackson(11th), B.Ewing(5th), B.Bonds-2(8th)
Hal Newhouser completed the game without help from the bullpen and Buck Ewing
connected with a 'big fly' and had 3 RBI as the Walkerville Texas Rangers
defeated the Verona Ridge Roadrunners by the score of 6 to 5 at Roadrunner
Park.
Walkerville jumped on top of Verona Ridge in the 2nd inning scoring a single
run using 2 hits. Walkerville rapped out 12 hits for the afternoon.
The victory went to Newhouser(6-4) who went the distance allowing 5 runs. The
loss was charged to Bob Gibson(2-5). He was knocked around by Walkerville,
allowing 10 hits and 5 walks in 7 and 1/3 innings.
NEW ZEALAND AT MUMBAI
Kiwis........... 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 - 3 7 0
Slumdogz........ 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 - 7 10 0
Win:Grove(5-4) Loss:Drysdale(0-3)
Homeruns- E.Mathews(13th), M.Ott(3rd), G.Hartnett(3rd)
Lefty Grove tossed a complete game as the Mumbai Slumdogz defeated the New
Zealand Kiwis 7 to 3 at Tech Support Stadium.
Mumbai delivered all the runs required in the 4th inning as they creamed New
Zealand blasting them with 7 runs on 7 hits. The big moment was provided by
Gabby Hartnett who came through for the home fans when he lofted a three-run
bomb (his 3rd of the season). Mumbai banged out 10 hits on the afternoon.
Grove(5-4) got the victory, allowing 3 runs for the game. Don Drysdale(0-3)
suffered the loss. Mumbai scored big getting 5 runs off him in 3 and 1/3
innings.
BERNSTEIN AT VERMONT
Bears........... 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 2 2 - 7 10 0
Saps............ 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 - 5 10 1
Win:Eckersley(3-3) Loss:Young(4-6)
Lou Gehrig had 2 base hits and 4 RBI as the Bernstein Bears defeated the
Vermont Saps by a score of 7 to 5 at Vermont Field.
Bernstein had the game winning rally in the 9th inning with 2 runs utilizing 2
base hits. George Kell opened up the inning nicely when he doubled. After
an out was recorded, Jackie Robinson stepped in and he drew a walk. Gehrig
then tripled. Bernstein and Vermont each finished the afternoon with 10
hits.
Dennis Eckersley(3-3) allowed 1 run in 2 innings, and picked up the victory.
Cy Young(4-6) was given the loss. He allowed 10 hits and 4 walks in 9
innings.Day 46: Vermont's Ken Griffey says 'Ebay my ***!", clubs two homers to lead Saps over Triops
| Jim Thome hits grand slam and a 3-run shot for GM |
NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Carr Hall Of Fame Date: 6/17/2008
BERNSTEIN AT WALKERVILLE
Bears........... 3 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 - 8 14 1
Texas Rangers... 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 - 3 10 0
Win:Feller(4-2) Loss:Keefe(3-6)
Homeruns- F.Robinson(6th), R.Yount(4th)
Robin Yount went yard and had 2 RBI and Bob Feller went the distance as the
Bernstein Bears topped the Walkerville Texas Rangers by a score of 8 to 3 at
Roundhouse Stadium.
Feller(4-2) pitched well for Bernstein in their victory. He allowed 10 hits
and 5 walks in 9 innings. Bernstein rapped out 14 hits for the afternoon.
Tim Keefe(3-6) was the losing pitcher. He was unable to control the Bernstein
offense and allowed 14 hits and 2 walks in 9 innings.
GENERAL MOTORS AT VERONA RIDGE
Corporate Jets.. 4 0 3 1 1 0 0 2 0 - 11 11 1
Roadrunners..... 2 1 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 - 9 13 2
Win:Waddell(4-5) Loss:Ryan(3-4) Save:Rivera(3rd)
Homeruns- H.Greenberg(16th), J.Thome-2(10th), J.Foxx(9th)
Jim Thome launched 2 homeruns as the General Motors Corporate Jets defeated
the Verona Ridge Roadrunners by the score of 11 to 9 at Roadrunner
Park.
Thome enjoyed a great day at the plate. He cleared the bases with a Grand
Slam homerun in the 1st inning and clubbed a three-run home run (his 10th of
the season) in the 3rd inning. Verona Ridge threatened in the 9th but
General Motors was able to put down the rally.
The victory was credited to Rube Waddell(4-5) who went 8 and 2/3 innings,
allowing 9 runs. Mariano Rivera recorded his 3rd save. Nolan Ryan(3-4) ended
up with the loss. General Motors scored big getting 7 runs off him in 2 and
2/3 innings.
E STREET AT NEW ZEALAND
Outlaw Petes.... 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 4 0 - 7 10 1
Kiwis........... 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 - 4 8 0
Win:Seaver(6-4) Loss:Gossage(1-4)
Homeruns- H.Aaron-2(15th), E.Mathews(12th)
Tom Seaver pitched a complete game at the ballpark as the E Street Outlaw
Petes beat the New Zealand Kiwis by the count of 7 to 4.
E Street had the game winning rally in the top of the 8th inning when they
scored 4 runs on 4 hits. The highlight belonged to Joe Kelley who silenced
the crowd when he doubled scoring two baserunners. This was the kind of game
that many fans love as the lead changed hands 5 times.
Seaver(6-4), allowing 4 runs for the game, picked up the victory. Goose
Gossage(1-4) was charged with the loss in relief.
E Street won for the 6th straight time.
WYOMING AT VERMONT
Triops.......... 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 - 6 8 0
Saps............ 1 1 0 0 2 0 3 0 - 7 12 0
Win:Rodriguez(1-1) Loss:Radbourn(4-4)
Homeruns- W.Mays(18th), M.Schmidt(18th), A.Pujols(13th), R.Hornsby(8th),
K.Griffey Jr-2(8th)
Ken Griffey Jr smacked 2 homeruns as the Vermont Saps beat the Wyoming Triops
by a score of 7 to 6.
Francisco Rodriguez(1-1) was the winning pitcher in relief. He surrendered 3
hits and 1 walk in 3 and 1/3 innings and racked up 6 strikeouts. Wyoming
threatened in the 9th but their rally came up short.
Old Hoss Radbourn(4-4) was the loser. He served up 4 gopher balls in 8
innings. 'Some losses are harder to take than others' Jake the Drifter
lamented after the game. 'This was one of them.'
