2001 PLAYER / PITCHER OF THE WEEK #17
| NAME | TEAM | AVG | SLG | G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | R | RBI | K | W | IW | SB | CS | HBP |
| BONDS,Barry | CRH AL | .348 | 1.261 | 6 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NAME | TEAM | G | W | L | S | ERA | IP | R | ER | H | K | BB | IBB | WP | BK | HB | HR |
| TAVAREZ,Julian | MVM AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.29 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| NAME | TEAM | AVG | SLG | G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | R | RBI | K | W | IW | SB | CS | HBP |
| RAMIREZ,Manny | VAL NL | .458 | 1.000 | 6 | 24 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| NAME | TEAM | G | W | L | S | ERA | IP | R | ER | H | K | BB | IBB | WP | BK | HB | HR |
| MOYER,Jamie | VAL NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Valdosta Bombers @ Long Beach Titans |
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| Series Summary: | Valdosta takes 5 of 6 from Long Beach. |
Houghton Penguins @ Chicago Demolition |
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| Series Preview: | The upcoming series between the Chicago Demolition (59-40) and the Houghton Penguins (54-45) promises to be a thrilling matchup. The Demolition, with a stronger record, are slight favorites going into the series. However, the Penguins have shown resilience and could pose a significant challenge. Odds for the series are currently leaning towards the Chicago Demolition at 60-40, but the Penguins’ recent form suggests they could upset the odds. |
| Game #1: | An extra-inning game, the Houghton Penguins edged out the Chicago Demolition with a final score of 6-5 in 10 innings. The game saw multiple lead changes and dramatic moments, including back-to-back home runs by Raul Mondesi and Jeff Reboulet in the top of the 10th inning, which gave the Penguins a crucial two-run lead. Chicago fought back in the bottom of the 10th, with Roberto Alomar scoring on a Carlos Delgado single, but ultimately fell short as Rheal Cormier struck out Bobby Higginson to end the game, leaving the bases loaded. The win went to Rheal Cormier, improving his record to 2-0 with an ERA of 6.39, while Brent Prinz took the loss, dropping to 3-2 with an ERA of 6.38.
Final Score: Houghton 6 – Chicago 5 (10 Innings) Win: Rheal Cormier 2-0 (6.39) |
| Game #2: | The Houghton Penguins emerged victorious over the Chicago Demolition with a final score of 5-3. The Penguins took an early lead in the first inning with a two-run homer by J. Cruz. They extended their lead to 5-0 by the sixth inning, thanks to a double by J. Kent and another home run by J. Cruz. Chicago’s T. Clark hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, and added another solo shot in the ninth, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit. K. Rueter pitched a strong game for Houghton, going eight and two-thirds innings, allowing three runs on five hits, and striking out seven. S. Reed came in to secure the final out and earn his fifth save of the season. R. Arroyo took the loss for Chicago, giving up five runs over five innings.
Final Score: Houghton 5 – Chicago 3 Win: Kirk Reuter 6-8 |
| Game #3: | The Chicago Demolition defeated the Houghton Penguins with a final score of 5-1. Darryl Kile led the charge for Chicago, pitching seven and two-thirds innings, allowing only one earned run on three hits, and striking out seven. The Demolition’s offense was highlighted by a three-run homer from Phil Nevin in the fifth inning, which extended their lead to 4-0. Houghton managed to break Kile’s no-hitter in the sixth inning with a single by Joe Randa, who later scored their only run on a solo homer in the eighth inning. Mark Gardner took the loss for Houghton, giving up four runs (three earned) over five and a third innings. Jordan Zimmerman secured the save, his 10th of the season, by closing out the ninth inning without allowing any further damage.
Final Score: Chicago 5 – Houghton 1 Win: Darryl Kile 11-4 (3.10) |
| Game #4: | The Demolition edged out the Penguins with a final score of 3-2. The Penguins took an early lead in the 2nd inning with a two-run homer by Doug Mirabelli. The Demolition responded in the 4th inning with a solo home run by Phil Nevin, making it 2-1. The game remained tight until the bottom of the 9th inning when Charles Johnson doubled and was advanced to third by a successful sacrifice bunt. With two outs and the bases loaded, Shannon Stewart hit a clutch single to right center, driving in the tying and winning runs. The Demolition’s comeback was sealed with Stewart’s decisive hit, securing their victory.
Final Score: Chicago 3 – Houghton 2 Win: Jordan Zimmerman 3-1 (3.57) |
| Game #5: | The Demolition triumphed over the Penguins with a final score of 10-3. The game started with a promising double by Lawton, but Martinez managed to hold the Penguins scoreless in the first inning. The Demolition quickly took the lead in the bottom of the first with Alomar’s triple and Stewart’s single, making it 2-0. The Penguins fought back in the second inning, tying the game at 2-2 with Randa’s triple. However, the Demolition regained the lead in the fifth inning with Nevin’s three-run homer, pushing the score to 5-3. The Demolition extended their lead further in the sixth and seventh innings, with key hits from Higginson and Delgado. The Penguins couldn’t recover, and the Demolition sealed their victory with additional runs in the eighth inning. Martinez earned the win, improving his record to 9-3, while Buehrle took the loss, dropping to 11-8.
Final Score: Chicago 10 – Houghton 3 Win: Pedro Martinez 9-3 (2.80) |
| Game #6: | The Chicago Demolition dominated the Houghton Penguins with a final score of 9-1. The game started with both teams scoreless in the first inning, but Chicago quickly took the lead in the bottom of the first with a run driven in by Shannon Stewart. Houghton managed to tie the game in the top of the third, but Chicago responded with three runs in the bottom of the third, highlighted by Stewart’s RBI double. Carlos Delgado‘s solo home run in the fifth inning extended Chicago’s lead to 5-1. The Demolition continued to pile on runs in the seventh inning with back-to-back home runs by Phil Nevin and Delgado, making it 8-1. Roberto Alomar capped off the scoring with a solo shot in the eighth inning. Kevin Millwood pitched five strong innings for Chicago, allowing only one run and earning the win. Ismael Valdez took the loss for Houghton, giving up five runs over five innings.
Final Score: Chicago 9 – Houghton 1 Win: Kevin Millwood 5-9 (5.46) |
| Series Summary: | The Chicago Demolition won the series against the Houghton Penguins with a strong performance, taking four out of six games. Key highlights include Phil Nevin‘s consistent power hitting, with multiple home runs across the series, and standout pitching performances from Darryl Kile and Pedro Martinez. Chicago’s offense was relentless, with significant contributions from Shannon Stewart and Carlos Delgado. The Demolition’s pitching staff, including Kevin Millwood and Jordan Zimmerman, effectively shut down Houghton’s lineup, securing crucial wins and saves. Houghton’s notable moments included a two-run homer by Doug Mirabelli and a solid outing by Kirk Reuter, but they couldn’t match Chicago’s overall dominance. |
Baltimore Blue Crabs @ Danbury Mad Hatters |
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| Series Preview: | Baltimore visits Danbury looking to enhance their chances for a playoff position. |
| Game #1: | Danbury 4-3 (10) |
| Game #2: | Baltimore 4 hits DMH Balt 7-0 Posada and Batista HR |
| Game #3: | BALT 5 – 4 (10) |
| Game #4: | DMH 12 – 1 Biggio & Cabrera 3B |
| Game #5: | Danbury has 15 hits in a 11-3 win. Benard 4-4, Womack 3 hits, Collier Grand Salami |
| Game #6: | Balt 7-1 Young (2 RBI) and Wilson (3 RBI) HR |
| Series Summary: | split |
Hampton Huskies @ Winnipeg Goldeyes |
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| Series Preview: | Two rebuilding teams Winnipeg and Hampton. |
| Series Summary: | Series split with to rebuilding teams – pow – Escobar 11 innings no runs only 6 hits 10 K’s 2 walks. a win |
Southlake Stealers @ Dondero Oaks |
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| Series Preview: | Southlake travels to Dondero as 2 teams that are currently on outside of the playoff chase are preparing to figure out what they have to look forward to in 2002 face off for 6 games. |
| Game #1: | A pitcher’s duel that saw Chuck Finley and Jose Acevedo keep the traffic to a minimum. Southlake got their only run of the game on a solo home run by Wilson. Dondero was held scoreless until the 8th which saw an RBI pinch hit double by Galarraga and an RBI single by Cruz. Mariano Rivera slammed the door in the 9th for an Oaks victory.
Dondero 2 W: J. Acevedo 2-9 |
| Game #2: | Dondero got 5 quick runs in the first 3 innings on home runs by Reggie Sanders and Galarraga. Woodward and McDonald each had themselves RBI doubles. Paul Wilson went 6.1 giving up 2 runs to Southlake in the 5th and 6th. Overall Southlake was getting on base but just could not score leaving 12 men on in the contest. Every starter got a hit but only could plate 2 as Carrara and Rivera were tough to hit once Wilson was relived of his duties.
Dondero 5 W: P. Wilson 6-8 |
| Game #3: | Southlake got a fantastic start from Jimmy Haynes as he went 7 and only gave up 1 run on 8 hits. Rob Nen in 2 innings of relief gave up 1 as the Oaks left just about everyone on base. David Eckstein and Juan Encarnacion both had homers for Southlake as their early 3-1 lead was able to hold. Jose Valentin had 3 2Bs for Dondero but it wasn’t enough.
Southlake 4 W: J. Haynes 5-6 |
| Game #4: | This game was over before it even got started. Southlake jumped all over Pedro Astacio for 7 in the 1st and they didn’t look back. Putting up another 8 runs in the 5th on Aaron Fultz as everyone was hitting with 21 in total. They ended up putting up a ridiculous 20 spot and somehow only managed to hit 2 home runs. Scott Schoeneweis went 6 strong for Southlake yielding just 3 hits and 1 run. It was an absolute shame to be a Dondero fan tonight.
Southlake 20 W: S. Schoeneweis 8-5 |
| Game #5: | Southlake continued their offensive hot streak with many thanks to the defense of Dondero who managed 4 errors in this one. It got ugly in the 3rd as Southlake plated 6 runs. The line for Kevin Jarvis looks bad when you see 7 runs in 4 innings but only 2 of those runs were earned. The Oaks just could not get out of their own way. Jeff Conine had a 3 RBI day on 2 hits. Dondero offensively had NOTHING getting 3 hit as Glover goes 7 and gave up those 3 hits. Mota came into the game and went 2 scoreless lower his ERA to 1.20 on the season. Southlake guarantees themselves at least a split in the series.
Southlake 10 W: G. Glover 4-5 |
| Game #6: | Game 6 was very similar to game 1 as the pitching was the story. This time Terry Adams went head to head with Jose Acevedo and both went 8 innings each giving up 1 run. However, Acevedo’s run was unearned as errors again plagued the Oaks with 2 in the game. The 9th inning saw Rivera come in with a tied game and was greeted with an RBI single by David Eckstein to give a 2-1 Southlake lead. Rob Nen then closed out the series with a 1-2-3 inning and a 4th victory for Southlake in 6 games. Dondero moves to 6-15 in 1 run games where Southlake now holds a 13-5 record.
W: T. Adams 7-9 |
| Series Summary: | Dondero started the series out well through 2 games and then everything hit the fan. Bad pitching and defense led Southlake to take the final 4 games as they still hover somewhat close to .500 with a 46-52 record. Dondero drops to 40 games below .500 at 29-69 |
Monroeville Maulers @ California Quakes |
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| Series Summary: | Monroeville takes 5 of 6 from the struggling Quakes. |
Blarney Drive Bandits @ Manhattan Gas Hornets |
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| Series Preview: | Blarney Drive comes to town with Randy Johnson and then some others – can we take advantage of the others (and get playing time for some of our guys)? |
| Game #1: | Wild game – Bandits up 5-0 through 3 1/2 then Manhattan plates 3 in the 4th. They blow it open with 7 runs in the 6th and hang on after Blarney Drive scores 2 in 8th in a rally attempt. FINAL MGH 10 BDB 7 WP Mark Leiter (1-3) S Kim (18) LP Cubillan (0-1) BS (1) Tino Martinez (15), Ron Coomer (7) homer for Gas Hornets |
| Game #2: | 6-4 Manhattan after 4 and then it’s hang on as teams alternate single runs almost every inning until it’s over. FINAL MGH 8 BDB 7 Klesko bombs twice (3 hits), homers 15, 16, 3 rbis. Dunston hits #3 for 2 rbis. Tino Martinez gets 2 hits, 3 rbis, homer (16) for the Gas Hornets. WP Reed (11-3) S Kim (19) LP Wells (5-8) |
| Game #3: | Things slow down in the 3rd game as Manhattan stays hot for the 1st scoring 3 times on Garrett Anderson homer (15). That’s all their offense as Mike Hampton settles in. However, Steve Sparks gives up just 6 hits and 1 run – Craig Paquette homer (7) in the 4th and Manhattan takes it. FINAL MGH 3 BDB 1 WP Sparks (10-3) S Shaw (5) LP Hampton (7-9) |
| Game #4: | It’s the dreaded Randy Johnson game and he delivers tossing a CG 6 hitter, 8 ks. He gives up a run in the 8th but the Bandits already staked him to a 3 run lead on a Klesko 2 run homer (17) in the 3rd and a Raines rbi single in the 6th. FINAL BDB 3 MGH 1 WP Johnson (16-1) LP Morris (10-7)Johnson 16-1 with a 1.83 era!! |
| Game #5: | This one goes to the 9th tied 3-3. Todd Pratt hits a solo homer (4) in the 6th to tie it 1-1 and then Mike Lowell doubles in 2 in the 7th to get Bandits up 3-1. Manhattan gets 1 in the 3rd and 2 in the 7th to tie it. Then on Ray Durham‘s 3rd hit in the 9th, the Gas Hornets walk off with the 4-3 win bettering Dave Weathers. FINAL MGH 4 BDB 3 WP Kim (9-2) LP Weathers (5-3) |
| Game #6: | The finale was again close, but the Gas Hornets got out to a 5-0 lead after 4 including a Jeter 2 run homer (12) and Ray Durham‘s 2 rbis (on 3 hits). But then Brian Giles drives in 1 in the 5th and Ryan Klesko drives in 2 in the 7th cutting the score to 5-3. But Wakefield and Shaw shut down the Bandits in the 8th and 9th to preserve the win. FINAL MGH 5 BDB 3 WP Duckworth (3-2) S Shaw (6) LP Terry Mulholland (0-1) |
| Series Summary: | Gas Hornets end up taking series 5-1 – hard to beat Randy Johnson. 9 for 22, 3 homers, 8 rbis, double – Ryan Klesko even in a losing series put up player of the week numbers! |
Castle Rock Hounds @ Corktown Bootleggers |
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| Series Summary: | An absolute battle between 2 scrappy teams with each game with each game so close and could have went either way. (aside from game 5). Game 4 was a 19 inning 8-6 thriller taken by Castle Rock via a Barry Bonds 2 run shot in the 19th. Bonds was unstoppable all series, as he has been all season. Props to the batter in front of him always getting on making it tough to walk him. Series was a 3-3 split |
DeWitt Tigers @ Fort Worth Panthers |
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| Series Summary: | Panthers take the series 4 games to 2. |
Michigan Marauders @ Hollywood Vampires |
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| Series Summary: | Hollywood takes 4 of 6. |
Gladstone Gladiators @ Flora-Bama Mullets |
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| Series Preview: | The best in the Central vs. the best in the East. |
| Game #1: | Williams vs. Person RBI double by Segui in the 4th was the first run of the game. A past ball in the 6th tied it up. Berkman’s solo in bottom 6th put Mullets back on top. Gonzalez’s solo in 7th added some insurance. Sasaki and Mesa pitched a scoreless three innings to finish it off. Flora-Bama 3-1 W – Politte (3-1), L – Williams (8-4), S – Mesa (6) |
| Game #2: | Thompson vs. Leiter Knoblauch led off the game with a homer. Hidalgo solo in 2nd. Piazza solo in 4th. Grieve Rbi double and Relaford rbi single. Koskie solo in 8th. Liefer solo in 8th, but Rodriguez came on in the 8th and stopped any further rally. Gladstone 5-1 W – Thompson (8-5), L – Leiter (12-4), S – Rodriguez (29) |
| Game #3: | Park vs. Person In the 3rd, a Dellucci error in centerfield gave Nefi a little league homer and Piazza hit a legitimate two run homer to give the Mullets a 3-0 lead. Flora-Bama pulled Person after three straight singles in the 4th. Dellucci redeemed himself with a three run homerun off Charlton to give the Galdiators the 4-3 lead. Mullets rallied back for three runs in the bottom 4th capped by Segui double. Piazza’s second homer of the day knocked out Park in th 5th. The Gladdiators got one back in the 6th. Sasaki pitched a scoreless 7th and 8th. Mesa gave up a lead off double in the 9th, but then shut the door. Flora-Bama 7-5 W – Charlton (4-1), L – Park (6-6), S – Mesa (7) |
| Game #4: | Ortiz vs. Schilling Koskie solo in the 1st was matched by Juan’s solo in the 2nd. Piazza solo and Hunter rbi double in 4th put the Mullets up 3-1. Bell, Berkman and Olerud all hit solo homers in 7th off Ortiz. Schilling gave two runs in the 8th, but the pen stopped any further damage. Flora-Bama 6-3 W – Schilling (10-8), L – Ortiz (7-8), S – Zambrano (3) |
| Game #5: | Vazquez vs. Leiter Doubles by Berkman and Olerud to start the 1st gave the Mullets the first and only run of the game. Hunter gunned Tucker at home in the 5th to preserve the shutout. Leiter turned it over to the pen with two outs in the 7th and four relievers picked up the final seven outs. Vazquez went eight, but took the tough loss. Flora-Bama 1-0 W – Leiter (13-4), L – Vazquez (13-3), S – Sasaki (16) |
| Game #6: | Sturtze vs. Person The bottom of the Flora-Bama order got to Sturz in the 2nd for three runs. Person just missed a complete game when he was pulled with two outs in the 9th after issuing a walk. Charlton allowed a runner to score, but picked up the save. Flora-Bama 3-1 W – Person (14-4), L – Sturze (8-7), S – Charlton (1) |
| Series Summary: | The Mullets surprise the Gladiators to win 5 of 6 behind timely hitting and outstanding pitching. They’ll have another tough series next week against the best in the West (Hollywood). The Gladiators will get a bit of breather as they host Hampton at home. |
Harper Woods Expos @ Iowa Giants |
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| Series Preview: | Two teams both trying to salvage their season Harper 47-45 Iowa 44-48. |
| Game #1: | Game one sees Iowa pound out 15 hits S.tan Javier 4-5 Hector 3-4 and Jack Wilson 2-4 Aaron Sele goes 9 inning 3 its 2 er gets 6 win in a 9-2 victory |
| Game #2: | Greg Maddux gets his 12th win going 8 innings giving up 2 runs as Iowa wins 4-3. |
| Game #3: | Corey Lidle gives another great performance as he goes 8 innings 6 hits 1 er as Iowa takes a 4-1 win. |
| Game #4: | Iowa wins its 10th game in arow winning 7-4 Shane Spencer 3 run shot in 4th was big blow in game. |
| Game #5: | Harper stops the streak pounding out 14 hits in a 8-3 win. |
| Game #6: | Harper gets a 5-0 shutout win Gagne 7 innings of shutout ball. |
| Series Summary: | Iowa been playing good ball takes 4 out of 6. |