2001 PLAYER / PITCHER OF THE WEEK #16
| NAME | TEAM | AVG | SLG | G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | R | RBI | K | W | IW | SB | CS | HBP |
| GUERRERO,Vladimir | MVM AL | .407 | .778 | 6 | 27 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NAME | CLUB | G | W | L | S | ERA | IP | R | ER | H | K | BB | IBB | WP | BK | HB | HR |
| MADDUX,Greg | IOW AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NAME | TEAM | AVG | SLG | G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | R | RBI | K | W | IW | SB | CS | HBP |
| PIAZZA,Mike | FNA NL | .364 | .682 | 6 | 22 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NAME | CLUB | G | W | L | S | ERA | IP | R | ER | H | K | BB | IBB | WP | BK | HB | HR |
| ZITO,Barry | HAM NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.65 | 16.1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Gladstone Gladiators @ Blarney Drive Bandits – Rain Make Up |
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| Rain Make Up: | The Big Unit and Weathers combine for a 1-hitter to take one from the Gladiators. |
DeWitt Tigers @ Chicago Demolition |
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| Series Preview: | The upcoming series between the Chicago Demolition (50-37) and the DeWitt Tigers (44-43) promises to be a thrilling matchup. The Demolition, with a stronger regular season record, are the favorites going into the series. Given their performance, the odds are in favor of the Chicago Demolition at 3:2, while the DeWitt Tigers stand at 2:1. Expect intense competition as both teams vie for victory. |
| Game #1: | The Chicago Demolition secured a 5-2 victory over the DeWitt Tigers in a tightly contested game. Pedro Martinez was dominant on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings and allowing just one earned run. The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the fifth when Phil Nevin’s single drove in the first run for Chicago. The Demolition extended their lead in the sixth inning with key hits from Eli Marrero and Edgar Renteria, pushing the score to 3-0. Despite a late rally by the Tigers, including a triple by Scott Spiezio and an RBI single by Travis Lee, the Demolition held their ground. Jeff Fassero came in for the save, shutting down the Tigers’ offense in the final innings. Bartolo Colon took the loss for DeWitt, giving up three runs over five and a third innings.
Final Score: Chicago 5 – DeWitt 2 Win: Pedro Martinez 7-3 (2.62) |
| Game #2: | The DeWitt Tigers emerged victorious over the Chicago Demolition with a final score of 4-2. The Tigers took an early lead in the second inning with a run scored by Andruw Jones. The game remained close until the fourth inning when Travis Lee hit a three-run homer, extending the Tigers’ lead to 4-0. The Demolition attempted a comeback in the seventh inning, scoring two runs, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Tigers’ lead. Eric Milton pitched a solid game for the Tigers, earning the win with six and two-thirds innings of work, allowing only two unearned runs. Kevin Millwood took the loss for the Demolition, giving up four runs over four and two-thirds innings. Antonio Alfonseca secured the save, his 13th of the season, by closing out the game in the ninth inning.
Final Score: DeWitt 4 – Chicago 2 Win: Eric Milton 8-6 (4.18) |
| Game #3: | The Chicago Demolition edged out the DeWitt Tigers with a final score of 3-2. The game started with both teams struggling to get on the board until the Tigers scored first in the second inning. Chicago responded in the fourth inning with a two-run homer by Phil Nevin, followed by a solo home run by Tony Clark, putting them ahead 3-1. Sammy Sosa hit a solo home run in the fifth inning for the Tigers, narrowing the gap to 3-2. Despite several opportunities, the Tigers couldn’t capitalize further. Justin Speier secured the win for Chicago, improving his record to 2-0, while Tony Armas Jr. took the loss, falling to 3-10. Jordan Zimmerman earned his 9th save of the season, closing out the game with a strong performance in the final innings.
Final Score: Chicago 3 – DeWitt 2 Win: Justin Speier 2-0 (5.45) |
| Game #4: | The game between the Chicago Tigers and the DeWitt Demolition was a nail-biter from start to finish. The Tigers took an early lead in the third inning with a two-run homer by Sammy Sosa. The Demolition responded in the fourth inning with Tony Clark’s RBI single, making it 2-1. Dave Justice tied the game in the fifth with a solo home run. The game remained tied until the bottom of the ninth. With two outs and runners on first and third, Shannon Stewart hit a high fly ball to deep center, allowing Bobby Higginson to score the winning run.
Final Score: Chicago 3 – DeWitt 2 Win: Brent Prinz 3-1 (2.89) |
| Game #5: | The Chicago Demolition edged out the DeWitt Tigers with a final score of 8-7. The game started with both teams struggling to score, but the action picked up in the later innings. Chicago took the lead in the 4th inning with a two-run homer by C. Johnson. DeWitt responded in the 6th inning, tying the game at 3-3 with a two-run double by T. Long. Chicago regained the lead in the 7th inning with a three-run homer by C. Delgado, making it 7-3. DeWitt made a comeback attempt in the 8th and 9th innings, with a two-run homer by A. Jones and a two-run homer by C. Pena, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Chicago’s lead. The game concluded with E. Vosberg securing the save for Chicago.
Final Score: Chicago 8 – DeWitt 7 Win: Roger Clemens 6-8 (4.63) |
| Game #6: | The game between the Chicago Demolition and the DeWitt Tigers started with a strong performance from Pedro Martinez, who struck out the first batter he faced. The Tigers took an early lead in the second inning with a two-run homer by Scott Spiezio. However, the Demolition quickly responded in the third inning with a two-run homer by Carlos Delgado, taking the lead 3-2. The Demolition extended their lead in the fourth inning with a three-run homer by Shannon Stewart, making it 7-2. Pedro Martinez continued to dominate, pitching five and a third innings, allowing only two runs. The Demolition added another run in the eighth inning with an RBI triple by Roberto Alomar, sealing their victory. Bartolo Colon struggled, giving up seven runs in just three and two-thirds innings. The final score was Chicago 8, DeWitt 2.
Final Score: Chicago 8 – DeWitt 2 Win: Pedro Martinez 8-3 (2.66) |
| Series Summary: | The series between the Chicago Demolition and the DeWitt Tigers was a thrilling matchup, with Chicago emerging victorious in several tightly contested games. Pedro Martinez was a standout for Chicago, delivering dominant performances on the mound. Key highlights include a 5-2 victory where Martinez struck out nine batters, and an 8-2 win where he allowed only two runs over five and a third innings. Chicago’s offense was powered by crucial hits from players like Phil Nevin, Tony Clark, and Carlos Delgado, who hit multiple home runs throughout the series. Despite strong efforts from DeWitt, including a three-run homer by Travis Lee and a two-run homer by Scott Spiezio, Chicago’s pitching and timely hitting secured their wins. The series showcased intense competition and memorable moments, ultimately favoring the Chicago Demolition. |
Fort Worth Panthers @ Harper Woods Expos |
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| Series Summary: | The Expos take the series 4 games to 2. |
Hampton Huskies @ Danbury Mad Hatters |
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| Series Preview: | Two teams going nowhere. |
| Series Summary: | Hampton take 4 of 6. |
Castle Rock Hounds @ Monroeville Maulers |
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| Series Preview: | Week 16 Maulers in back-to-back home series see the first-place Castle Rock Hounds come to town hoping to sniff out a series win. The Maulers need at least a split and hopefully, a series win to keep the heat on division-leading CHI. |
| Game #1: | 3-2 MVM early on then both starters settle down until the 7th when CRH plates two for the lead albeit short lived as the Maulers hammering time answers loud and clear with another HR in the bottom of the 7th (3 total in the game) and plating 2 runs for the lead that Bob File protects with 2 innings of effective relief for Sv-11. MVM 5-4W- Ramiro Mendoza 5-2 S-11 Bob File L- B. J. Ryan 1-1 BS 3CRH: Jermaine Dye, 2-4 Michael Barrett, 1-4 3B(2) RBI(37) Mike Sweeney, 1-4 HR(16) RBI 2(86)MVM: Todd Hollandsworth 2-4, RS-2 HR4) RBI 2(15) Vladimir Guerrero 2-4, RS-1 HR(14) RBI(55) Doug Mientkiewicz 2-4, RS-1 HR(8) RBI(50) |
| Game #2: | 3-0 Maulers after 5 as Jon Leiber is lights out hurling a magnificent 2-hitter and the MVM hammering time bats produce 4 more runs for a 7-0 shutout victory. MVM 7-0W- Jon Lieber 9-6 CG Shutout 2-Hitter L- Andy Pettitte 7-6CRH: Barry Bonds 1-2 2B(14)MVM: Rey Sanchez 3-5, RBI 2(29) Doug Mientkiewicz 2-4, HR(9) RBI 2(52) Vladimir Guerrero 2-5, RBI(56) Troy Glaus 2-4, 2B(28) RBI(68) |
| Game #3: | The Hounds frustrated from game 2 start off with a bang plating 3 runs off of MVM ace Jason Schmidt, a conference at the mound settles Schmidt down and he gets out of a hot kitchen to keep the game within reach. And that is exactly what his lineup does hammering out 4 runs in the bottom of the first and that folks is the tale of this story. Goose eggs the rest of the way as Jason Schmidt gets a CG victory after a rocky start. An unfortunate turn of events for CRH dropping their 3rd straight in this series. MVM 4-3W- Jason Schmidt 11-6 L- Doug N. Davis 6-5CRH: Mike Barrett 2-3 Luis Gonzalez 1-3, 3B(2) RBI 2(90) Mike Sweeny 1-4, RBI(84)MVM: Vladimir Guerrero 2-4 2B 2(30) RBI 2(58) Troy Glaus 1-3, 2B(29) Wiki Gonzalez 2-3, RBI(6) |
| Game #4: | The Maulers bats top to bottom have finally come alive on a consistent basis the last two weeks but also referring specifically too Vladimir Guerrero and Troy Glaus and when the dynamic duo is on fire it’s fireworks for the fans! MVM plates 3 in the first on back to back blasts by Guerrero and Glaus. CRH plates 1 run on a Barry Bonds solo shot off of Julian Tavarez who for once has good stuff and gives the Maulers a solid 5 innings turning the game over to Jim Brower who finishes out the remaining 4IP for his first save the year as the Maulers provide 3 more runs in support to complement his 4IP no hit performance. A combined 3-hitter for the MVM pitching staff as they continue to baffle the Hounds lineup. MVM 6-1W- Julian Tavarez 5-10 S- Jim Brower (1) L- K Lohse 5-6CRH: Barry Bonds 1-3, HR(31) RBI(67)MVM: Vladimir Guerrero 2-4, 2B(31) HR(15) RBI 4(62) Troy Glaus 1-4, HR(25) RBI(69) Einar Diaz 2-4, 2B(22) |
| Game #5: | The Hounds have had enough and blast MVM starter Willis Roberts for 5 runs in the first sending him to a really early shower. Mike MacDougal on to mop up and hopefully keep it close starts out rocky giving up two runs then shuts down the Hounds the rest of the way. The Maulers still remind CRH that they haven’t gone completely silent hammering out 3-HRs, for 3-runs all being solo shots didn’t do more than just make some noise as the Hounds hold on for their first victory of the series as ace John Burkett scatters 7 hits overall but doesn’t quite make a CG as Joel Pinero is called upon for the final out in the 9th. CRH 7-3W- John Burkett 13-4 S- Joel Pineiro (7) L- Willis Roberts 4-3CRH: J. T. Snow 2-5, RS-2 Barry Bonds 3-5, 2B 2(16) HR(32) RBI 2(69) Luis Gonzalez 2-5, HR(30) RBI 2(92) Mike Sweeny 3-4, 2B(15)MVM: Frank Catalanotto 3-4, HR 2(10) RBI 2(28) Doug Mientkiewicz 2-4, 2B(21) Todd Hollandsworth 1-4, HR(5) RBI(16) |
| Game #6: | 5-2 Hounds after 5 as CRH chips away scoring runs 4 innings in a row. The Maulers tie the game at 5 each and then the hammering time bats explode for 7 runs in the bottom of the 8th. CRH makes a gallant effort in the top of the 9th plating 4 runs but the gap was to wide and finally Bob File is called upon to get the final out. A total of 10 pitchers used between the teams. However, a costly loss for MVM as a key piece to the Mauler offensive attack Frank Catalanotto is lost to injury for 7 days. MVM 12-9W- Jim Brower 3-2 S- Bob File (12) L- Paul Quantrill 3-6CRH: J. T. Snow 2-3 3B(2) RBI(15) Jerome Dye 3-4, HR(17) RBI 3(52) Mike Sweeney 1-3, 3B(6) RBI 3(87) Luis Gonzalez 1-3, 2B(26) RBI(93)MVM: Rey Sanchez 4-6, RS-3 Jason Varitek 2-2, HR(6) RBI 2(17), RS-3 Vladimir Guerrero 3-6, 2B(32) RBI 2(64) Troy Glaus 2-6, 2B(30) Doug Mientkiewicz 2-2, RS-1 Bernard Gilkey, 2-3, 2B(3) Einar Diaz 2-3, 2B(23) Wiki Gonzalez 1-1, GSHR(1) 4(10)Frank Catalanotto INJ 7-Days |
| Series Summary: | CRH 24-42-3 vs MVM 37-68-3
Wow, what a complete series effort by the Maulers an offensive and pitching spectacular. Vladimir Guerrero the sleeping giant finally awakes; 11-27 .407 .407 1.000 1.407 2B-4, HR-2, RBI-10. Overall, the Mauler lineup from top to bottom hammered out 68 hits and 37 runs. The Mauler’s pitching staff shut down the Hound’s lineup for the most part. Highlight Jon Lieber a 2-hit CG gem in game 2. MVM takes the series 5-1 and continues to challenge the Demolition for the division lead. |
Blarney Drive Bandits @ Valdosta Bombers |
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| Series Preview: | Second Place Blarney Drive pays a visit to Valdosta. |
| Series Summary: | Snappers take 4 of 6 from the visiting Bandits. |
Manhattan Gas Hornets @ Long Beach Titans |
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| Series Summary: | Long Beach and Manhattan split six games, three each. |
Flora-Bama Mullets @ Michigan Marauders |
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| Series Preview: | A very strong first place Flora-Bama visits last place Michigan. |
| Game #1: | Flora-Bama 6 Michigan 4 Schilling goes to 8-8. Sasaki gets his 14th save. Rios hits a 2 run homer. Michigan gets a solo blast from Jim Edmonds. |
| Game #2: | Flora-Bama 11 Michigan 4 The Mullets get 3 homers from Piazza, Gonzalez, and Hunter. Charlton gets the win in relief. Gonzalez with 3 RBIs. Williams and Palmeiro with homers for Michigan. |
| Game #3: | Flora-Bama 6 Michigan 0 Al Leiter throws a 2-hitter to go to 12-3. Piazza with a homer and 3 RBI. |
| Game #4: | Flora-Bama 5 Michigan 4 (11) Politte pitches 2 innings to earn the win. Berkman and Rios with homers. Adam Kennedy gets hurt for 6 days. Berkman with 2 RBI. |
| Game #5: | Michigan 13 Flora-Bama 8 Michigan stops the win streak. They get 4 homers. Williams, Edmonds, Palmeiro, and Bret Boone hit them. Williams and Boone with 3 RBI each. |
| Game #6: | Flora-Bama 9 Michigan 7 The Mullets get back into the win column. Juan Gonzalez with a grand slam plus has another RBI to lead the way. Schilling gets his 9th win. Sasaki gets his 15th save. |
| Series Summary: | Flora-Bama wins 5 of 6 games. |
Hollywood Vampires @ Baltimore Blue Crabs |
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| Series Summary: | Baltimore enters the series with a 2-game lead over Hollywood for the N.L.’s final wild card spot. Hollywood then promptly outclasses the Crabs using a dominating bullpen and potent lineup to win 5 of 6. |
Iowa Giants @ Southlake Stealers |
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| Series Preview: | Iowa has been playing well, winning at a .500 clip the last twelve games. Southlake has raised the red flag. |
| Game #1: | Finley stunk last time out meaning he should be brilliant and he is. He gets touched for two runs in the first, but settles down to go the distance. In his 6th complete game of the year he gives up just the two runs on six hits while striking out seven. However, in his previous 5 complete games he had only won 3 of them. Today would not be his fourth as Sele would scatter 8 hits and yield only 1-unearned run going the distance himself.
Final Score: Iowa 2 – Southlake 1 |
| Game #2: | Anything you can do, I can do better — a musical chorus and a direct quote from Greg Maddux, as he too goes 9 innings giving up just 2 hits and on unearned run.
Final Score: Iowa 3 – Southlake 1 |
| Game #3: | Liddle would not carry the Iowa tradition of destroying Southlake as the Stealers hit him early and often, chasing him in the 3rd inning. However, Manager Billy Martin would leave Haynes in too long as the Giants chipped away and finally capped the day with an 8-5 victory.
Final Score: Iowa 8 – Southlake 5 |
| Game #4: | Schoeneweis would last just 1/3rd of an inning giving up 3 runs, but then his prayers were answered and the rains came pouring down. The boys in blue called the game early and it will be made up at a later date.
Result Rain-out |
| Game #5: | Neither team wanted this game. Glover got the starting nod for Southlake and promptly gave up 4 in the first inning. Davis for the Giants got lit up for 5 in the second inning.
Things would settle down and Southlake would take a one run lead into the 8th. With a runner on second they asked Nen for a 6 out save. The first man he faced bunted back to him. He looked the runner back and promptly threw it away into rightfield to tie the game. Lets take it to the 10th inning where Mike Fetters and Gabe White would give up 3 runs resulting in a victory for the Giants. Final Score: Iowa 9 – Southlake 6 |
| Game #6: | Terry Adams would be effective today giving up only 6 hits, but his streak of bad luck continued as Weaver was dominate for the Giants. Weaver would go 8.1 giving up just 2 runs on five hits. Adams finds himself with a 5 game losing streak since being brought over to be the team ace.
Final Score: Iowa 6 – Southlake 2 |
| Series Summary: | Iowa sweeps 5 games with one rain out. Greg Maddux staked a claim for Iowa’s second Pitcher of the Week award this season. With DeWitts tough week against Chicago, the Giants while still on the outside looking in are at least in the WC conversation. |
Corktown Bootleggers @ California Quakes |
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| Series Summary: | Corktown Bootleggers take 4 of 6 from the lowly Sacramento Capitals. |
Winnipeg Goldeyes @ Gladstone Gladiators |
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| Game #1: | Winnipeg looked to be cruising to an easy win, as they led 6-0 after the top of the 4th. Gladstone finally got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the 4th, but only notched a single run. Then in the 5th, the Gladiators found their can of whoopass and tied the score. The Goldeyes reclaimed the lead with 3 in the 7th, but Gladstone wasn’t about to take that lying down and they promptly tied it back up in their half of the frame. After that, both teams’ pitchers figured out how to pitch and there was no further scoring until the 15th, when the Gladiators walked it off. FINAL SCORE: Gladstone 10 – Winnipeg 9 |
| Game #2: | This was a quieter affair compared to the series opener, but it also went into extra frames and taxed both bullpens. Winnipeg snatched this one in the 12th and the Gladiators were apparently too tired to answer. FINAL SCORE: Winnipeg 4 – Gladstone 3 |
| Game #3: | The Gladiators opened the scoring in the first inning with a single run, but that was all they’d end up getting, as Winnipeg fired off 5 runs to win the game. FINAL SCORE: Winnipeg 5 – Gladstone 1 |
| Game #4: | Gladstone scored single runs in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th innings, while Winnipeg picked up a pair in the 7th. Gladstone’s bullpen held on, though, as they squared the series at 2 games apiece. FINAL SCORE: Gladstone 3 – Winnipeg 2 |
| Game #5: | Gladstone was frustrated again, as they opened the scoring with a pair of runs in the 1st but were unable to muster any further offense while Winnipeg chipped away and wound up with 4 runs. FINAL SCORE: Winnipeg 4 – Gladstone 2 |
| Game #6: | Winnipeg took the early lead with a pair of runs in the 2nd, but Gladstone came back and managed 7 runs while the Goldeyes only picked up 2 more along the way. FINAL SCORE: Gladstone 7 – Winnipeg 4 |
| Series Summary: | A well-fought seesaw of a battle, ending in a 3-3 split. |
Diondero Oaks @ Houghton Penguins |
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| Series Summary: | These two teams split a six games series. |