2002 PLAYER / PITCHER OF THE WEEK #4
| NAME | TEAM | AVG | SLG | G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | R | RBI | K | W | IW | SB | CS | HBP |
| HELMS,Wes | CAL AL | .421 | .789 | 6 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NAME | CLUB | G | W | L | S | ERA | IP | R | ER | H | K | BB | IBB | WP | BK | HB | HR |
| NOMO,Hideo | FWP AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NAME | TEAM | AVG | SLG | G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | R | RBI | K | W | IW | SB | CS | HBP |
| LEE,Derrek | HAM NL | .304 | .652 | 6 | 23 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| NAME | CLUB | G | W | L | S | ERA | IP | R | ER | H | K | BB | IBB | WP | BK | HB | HR |
| HUDSON,Tim | BAL NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.20 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Michigan Marauders @ Long Beach Titans |
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| Series Summary: | In a series with a lot of offense, Long Beach takes 4 of 6 from Michigan. |
Valdosta Bombers @ Flora-Bama Mullets |
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| Series Preview: | Early season match up two teams that should be in the playoff hunt this year. |
| Game #1: | The Mullets jumped out to 8-1 lead, but Villone gave up seven runs in the 6th. A solo homerun from Mo Vaughn in the bottom of the 8th rescued his manager from poor decisions in the 6th. Flora-Bama 9-8 W – Lawrence L – Timlin S – Sasaki |
| Game #2: | Mo Vaughn got things going for Flora-Bama in the 2nd with a RBI single. Chavez tied it for the Valdosta in the 4th with a solo. The Bombers then rallied for three runs off Hammond in the 7th, capped by an Abreu two rbi double. Piazza smacked a two run homer in 8th, but Witasick closed out the 9th for the save. Valdosta 4-3 W – Yoshi L – Neal S – Witasick |
| Game #3: | Mullets scored four runs on eight hits in the first two innings to go up 4-0. A rare wild pitch from Lawrence allowed a run in 4th and stopped his scoreless streak at 20 innings. Solo homers from Bell, Hunter and Vaughn put the game out of reach. Politte gave up one run over the last three innings for the save. Flora-Bama 8-2 W – Lawrence L – Hernandez S – Politte |
| Game #4: | Kennedy’s sac fly in the 2nd and Berkman’s solo in 3rd gave the Mullets a 2-0 lead. Sexson crushed a solo in 6th off Hammond in relief to make it a one run game. RBI singles from Wooten and Simon in the bottom of the 6th knocked out D’Amico. Neal went the final three innings for the save. A freak accident in foul ground between first base and catcher put Simon and Gil out for the next five games. Flora-Bama 5-1 W – Hammond L – D’Amico S – Neal |
| Game #5: | Moyer stranded runners on base in the first and second innings, but eventually surrendered a two out RBI single to Hunter in the 3rd. Schilling left in the sixth only allowing one hit and Hammond and Sasaki pitched the final 3.2 innings only giving up one other hit. Moyer went all eight innings, but also surrendered a solo to Berkman in the 7th and a rbi single to Nieves in the 8th. Flora-Bama 3-0 W – Schilling L – Moyer S – Sasaki |
| Game #6: | Chavez crushed a two run homer in the 1st off Lawrence. Piazza’s rbi double got one run back in the bottom of the 1st. Speedy No Knees Mo Vaughn legged out a two rbi triple in the 3rd to put the Mullets on top. Kingsdale’s rbi single with bases loaded in the 7th made it 5-2 mullets. Kennedy popped a two run homer in 5th of Timlin.
Flora-Bama 7-2 |
| Series Summary: | The Mullets got lucky catching the Bombers offense sleeping and managed to take five of six. Mo Vaughn sealed the the player of the series when he somehow legged out the triple. |
Fort Worth Panthers @ Chicago Demolition |
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| Series Preview: | In the upcoming series between the Chicago Demolition and the Fort Worth Panthers, we have two teams with contrasting records. The Chicago Demolition, with a strong 10-6 record, have shown consistent performance throughout the season. They are likely to rely on their solid offense and strategic gameplay to maintain their winning momentum.
On the other hand, the Fort Worth Panthers, with a 4-12 record, have struggled to find their rhythm this season. They will need to focus on tightening their defense and capitalizing on any opportunities to turn their season around. Odds for the Series: Overall, the Chicago Demolition are expected to dominate the series, but the Fort Worth Panthers could pull off an upset if they play to their strengths. |
| Game #1: | In a dominant performance, the Fort Worth Panthers secured an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Demolition. The game started with Gary Sheffield’s two-run homer in the first inning, setting the tone for the Panthers. Hideo Nomo was stellar on the mound, pitching seven innings and allowing only two hits while striking out three. The Panthers extended their lead with a solo home run by Rich Aurilia in the sixth inning and a three-run blast by Chad Magruder in the eighth, putting the game out of reach.
Pedro Martinez, starting for the Demolition, struggled early, giving up three runs over five innings, including Sheffield’s homer. Despite a late effort by the Demolition to break the shutout in the ninth inning with a run scored by Greg Colbrunn, it was too little, too late. The Panthers’ offense was relentless, with Lenny Harris contributing four hits, including a triple. The Demolition’s bullpen couldn’t contain the Panthers’ bats, as Justin Kaye and Jim Mann allowed additional runs in relief. Final Score: Fort Worth 8 – Chicago 1 |
| Game #2: | In a dominant performance, Kevin Millwood led the Chicago Demolition to a 5-0 victory over the Fort Worth Panthers, pitching a complete game shutout. Millwood was in control throughout, allowing only a few hits and striking out several batters, effectively silencing the Panthers’ offense.
The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the sixth inning when Mark McLemore hit a crucial triple, driving in the first run for Chicago. Joe Girardi followed with a two-run triple in the seventh inning, extending the lead to 3-0. Shannon Stewart added another RBI single, making it 4-0. In the eighth inning, Roberto Alomar drew a bases-loaded walk, bringing in the final run for Chicago. Rodrigo Lopez, the starting pitcher for Fort Worth, pitched well but was unable to contain the Demolition’s offense in the later innings. Despite his efforts, he took the loss, allowing three runs, only one of which was earned. Millwood’s exceptional pitching performance, combined with timely hitting from his teammates, secured the win for Chicago, marking his third win of the season. Final Score: Chicago 5 – Fort Worth 0 |
| Game #3: | The Fort Worth Panthers triumphed over the Chicago Demolition with a final score of 7-3. The game kicked off with a strong start for the Panthers as Gary Sheffield hit a three-run homer in the first inning, setting the tone early. Ramon Ortiz, the winning pitcher, delivered a solid performance, allowing only three runs over seven innings while striking out seven batters.
The Demolition attempted a comeback in the fourth inning with a two-run homer by Eli Marrero, narrowing the gap to 3-2. However, the Panthers extended their lead in the sixth inning with Lenny Harris’s clutch single, driving in two more runs. Ivan Rodriguez sealed the victory with a two-run homer in the seventh inning, bringing the score to 7-3. Despite a valiant effort, Andy Van Hekken took the loss for the Demolition, giving up five runs over five and a third innings. The Panthers’ defense held strong, with Rick Bauer closing out the game in the ninth inning, securing the win for Fort Worth. Final Score: Fort Worth 7 – Chicago 3 |
| Game #4: | In a tight one, the Chicago Demolition emerged victorious over the Fort Worth Panthers with a final score of 3-1. The game remained scoreless through the first five innings, with both starting pitchers, Roger Clemens for the Panthers and C.C. Sabathia for the Demolition, showcasing their skills on the mound.
The Panthers broke the deadlock in the top of the sixth inning when Gary Sheffield’s sacrifice fly brought in the first run, giving them a 1-0 lead. However, the Demolition responded strongly in the bottom of the sixth. Edgar Renteria’s double drove in three runs, turning the game in favor of Chicago. Brendan Donnelly came in for relief and secured the win for the Demolition, pitching effectively to maintain the lead. Billy Wagner closed out the game, earning his sixth save of the season. C.C. Sabathia took the loss for the Panthers, despite a strong start, as the Demolition capitalized on their opportunities to secure the win. Final Score: Chicago 3 – Fort Worth 1 |
| Game #5: | In a decisive game, the Fort Worth Panthers dominated the Chicago Demolition with a final score of 6-1. The Panthers took an early lead in the first inning, scoring three runs. Darren Bragg, Lenny Harris, and Fred McGriff all contributed with singles, loading the bases and setting the stage for Gary Sheffield’s RBI single. Shea Hillenbrand added another run with a groundout, and Jorge Fabregas drove in the third run with a single.
Mark Redman pitched effectively for the Panthers, keeping the Demolition scoreless through the first seven innings. The Demolition struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, managing only one run in the eighth inning on a sacrifice fly by Eli Marrero. The Panthers extended their lead in the sixth inning with a run scored by Jorge Fabregas, and another in the ninth inning when Darren Bragg scored on a passed ball. Despite a late effort by the Demolition, Rick Bauer closed the game for the Panthers, securing the win. Final Score: Fort Worth 6 – Chicago 1 |
| Game #6: | In a dominant performance, Hideo Nomo led the Fort Worth Panthers to a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Demolition, securing a complete game shutout. The game remained scoreless until the top of the fifth inning when Rich Aurilia’s double brought home Shea Hillenbrand, putting the Panthers on the board. Fred McGriff extended the lead in the sixth with a two-run homer, making it 3-0. Aurilia struck again in the seventh with another RBI double, bringing the score to 4-0.
Nomo was exceptional on the mound, allowing only a few hits and issuing minimal walks, while striking out several batters. His performance kept the Demolition’s offense at bay throughout the game. Pedro Martinez, the starting pitcher for Chicago, struggled after a strong start, ultimately giving up three runs before being replaced by Willie Banks. Despite some opportunities, the Demolition couldn’t capitalize, and Nomo’s pitching sealed their fate. Nomo’s complete game shutout was a testament to his skill and control, leading Fort Worth to a decisive win. Final Score: Fort Worth 4 – Chicago 0 |
| Series Summary: | In a good series between the Chicago Demolition and the Fort Worth Panthers, the Panthers emerged victorious, showcasing resilience and strategic prowess despite their underdog status. The series was marked by standout performances and pivotal moments that defined the outcome.
The Panthers, with a struggling season record, defied expectations by clinching the series with a combination of strong pitching and timely hitting. Hideo Nomo was a standout performer, delivering a complete game shutout in the final match, which sealed the series for Fort Worth. His exceptional control on the mound was instrumental in keeping the Demolition’s offense at bay. Gary Sheffield was another key player for the Panthers, consistently delivering crucial hits, including a three-run homer that set the tone in one of the games. His offensive contributions were complemented by Rich Aurilia and Fred McGriff, who provided additional firepower with their timely hits and home runs. The Demolition, despite their strong season record, struggled to maintain their momentum against the Panthers’ relentless attack. Pedro Martinez and Kevin Millwood had notable performances on the mound, but the Demolition’s offense couldn’t capitalize on opportunities, often falling short in crucial moments. One of Chicago’s victories in the series came from a tight game where Edgar Renteria’s three-run double turned the tide in their favor. However, this was not enough to shift the overall momentum of the series. The Panthers’ ability to exploit the Demolition’s weaknesses and their strategic gameplay were key factors in their series win. This victory not only highlighted the Panthers’ potential but also served as a reminder of the unpredictability and excitement inherent in sports. Despite the odds, the Panthers’ determination and skill led them to a well-deserved triumph over the favored Demolition. |
Blarney Drive Bandits @ Hampton Huskies |
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| Series Preview: | Blarney moves in preparing to continuing the ass-whoopin’ against Hampton. |
| Game #1: | A four-run 4th inning against Blarney Drive starter David Wells proves too much as the Huskies hang on to win 4-3 versus the Bandits. Spivey (4) and Lane (3) homered off the pretty hittable Barry Zito (2-1), but the lefty Hampton ace was able to minimize the damage and lasted into the 9th before giving way to Dan Kolb who got the final two outs for his 1st save of the year. Robert Fick had two hits and drove in the winning run for Hampton to end the losing streak at 9. |
| Game #2: | Jason Marquis gives an Oscar-nomination-worthy performance as a good pitcher and held off the Bandits for almost seven innings, but in the end they were too much and Blarney Drive won 4-2. Ryan Klesko had three hits and scored twice with Brian Giles singling twice and driving in two. Al Leiter maintained his perfect record and improvied to 3-0 after striking out five and allowing five hits in 7 innings. |
| Game #3: | A pitcher massacre which included three homers against Randy Johnson (he went into the series allowing just one) with Blarney Drive coming out on top 20-12 vs Hampton. Durazo had four hits as did Mike Lowell with the latter scoring four times. Green (7), Spivey (5) and Hundley (1) went deep for the Bandits while Lee (2), Barajas (1), Hatteberg (2), and Hinch (2) did the same for Hampton. The game also included five errors combined by the two teams so it would have been super pretty to see live. |
| Game #4: | The Huskies gutted Blarney Drive starter Perez with five runs in the 1st inning and hung on to win 7-5. Perez (1-2) lasted just two outs after giving up three hits and three walks to start the game. The Bandits’ DH Lane won the award for the prettiest line in the game with 3.3 with four runs scored and four RBIs. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention all three hits were home runs. |
| Game #5: | Brent Mayne’s suicide squeeze with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th brought in the winning run as Hampton ensured at least a series split with a 2-1 win over Blarney Drive. Kris Benson allowed just one unearned run somehow for Hampton over nine innings despite allowing seven walks. Mayne’s hit was the third for him in the game. |
| Game #6: | Barry Zito continued to be underwhelming as he coughed up five runs in seven innings in a 6-3 win for Blarney Drive. Ryan Klesko homered and doubled for the winners with Ron Gant picking up three hits including a double. Buddy Groom registered his 5th save with a perfect 9th. |
| Series Summary: | Glory be – a split. |
Winnipeg Goldeyes @ Danbury Mad Hatters |
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| Series Preview: | Two cellar dwellers play to see who is the best of the worst. |
| Game #1: | DMH 10-7 |
| Game #2: | WGE 3-1 |
| Game #3: | DMH 3-1 |
| Game #4: | DMH 3-0, Kennedy 7 hit CG shutout. |
| Game #5: | DMH 6-0, Lowe 3 hit CG shutout. |
| Game #6: | WGE 11-0 |
| Series Summary: | Danbury wins this time 4-2, Whoopee. |
Harper Woods Expos @ Houghton Penguins |
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| Series Summary: | Houghton Penguins take 4 of 6 from the Harper Woods Expos. |
Southlake Stealers @ California Quakes |
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| Series Summary: | California sweeps Southlake |
Dondero Oaks @ Corktown Bootleggers |
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| Series Summary: | Corktown sweeps the visiting Oaks 6-0. |
Monroeville Maulers @ Iowa Giants |
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| Series Preview: | Monroeville and Iowa both off to 7-9 starts. |
| Series Summary: | A split series Iowa started out winning 3 of first 4 then Maulers take last two. |
Hollywood Vampires @ Manhattan Gas Hornets |
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| Series Preview: | Vampires and Gas Hornets – could be dangerous to be around. Lots of good pitching with Hollywood – rotation is hard to beat and bullpen is stout! Manhattan has a very decent bullpen, starters are adequate. Offenses can carry loads – as long as they aren’t too stifled. But as Maxwell Smart would say…Would you believe 6 shutouts? Well how about 3 shutouts, 1 1 run game and two none of the above???? |
| Game #1: | Roy Halladay goes the distance tossing a 3 hitter and giving up 2 runs – a Wil Cordero 2 run double in the 7th. However, 5 Manhattan pitchers combine for a 6 hitter and give up but 1 run, a Rafeal Furcal rbi double in the 9th as the Gas Hornets grab the opener. FINAL 2-1 Manhattan HLW 1-6-0 LP Halladay (1-2) MGH 2-3-1 WP Guthrie (2-1) S Kim (2) |
| Game #2: | Mark Mulder goes 8, gives up 5 hits and is bothered by 2 long balls (Ray Durham (3) and Tino Martinez (3)) and gives up 3 runs (in the opening 2 innings. However, his teammates scored 5 in the 2nd, added 3 more in the 4th and coast to an 8-3 win to even the series. Paul Konerko (3) and Dustin Mohr (2) contribute 2 homers and 2 rbis each. FINAL 8-3 Hollywood HLW 8-14-1 WP Mulder (3-1) MGH 3- 5-3 LP Brian Anderson (0-1) |
| Game #3: | Gas Hornets regain the series edge by plating 2 early and then allowing only 2 Vampires run (in the 7th). Then Manhattan plates 2 in the 7th for insurance and the bullpen keeps Hollywood scoreless the rest of the way. Derek Jeter (2) the only homer of the game. Paul Konerko goes 4 for 4 with a double. FINAL 4-1 Manhattan HLW 1-11-0 LP Odalis Perez (1-3) MGH 4- 9-0 WP Kevin Jarvis (2-0) S Kim (3) |
| Game #4: | Rick Reed tosses a 2 hitter for Manhattan and only gives up a solo homer to Rafael Furcal (3) in the 8th as he gives another great performance in the early season! But Roy Oswalt does him a bit better giving up just 1 hit in his 8 innings and NO RUNS! Jason Isringhausen continues the stellar Hollywood mound outing pitching a perfect 9th for the save. FINAL 1-0 Hollywood HLW 1-3-0 WP Oswalt (4-0) S Isringhausen (4) MGH 0-1-2 LP Reed (1-3) |
| Game #5: | Couple of 7 hitters are featured in this one, Wade Miller for Hollywood (over 7 innings) and Matt Morris for Manhattan – also over 7 innings. However, Morris gives up NO RUNS and Miller gives up 5! Miller also gave up 4 walks. FINAL 5-0 Manhattan HLW 0-7-0 LP Miller (2-1) MGH 5-7-1 WP Morris (1-2) |
| Game #6: | Another Roy Halladay outing and he pitches all the innings for Hollywood and again gives up just 3 hits! What’s with this guy. 1 of the hits was a 2nd inning solo homer by Tino Martinez (4). And that was the game’s only run! Mickey Callaway started and 4 other pitchers finished and they toss a 4 hitter. FINAL 1-0 Manhattan HLW 0-4-0 LP Halladay (1-3) MGH 1-3-0 WP Tim Wakefield (4-0) S Kim (4) |
| Series Summary: | Not a lot of scoring but exciting series nonetheless as the pitchers keep things suspenseful throughout. Manhattan manages a 4-2 win but could easily have been 4-2 the other way! |
Gladstone Gladiators @ Baltimore Blue Crabs |
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| Series Preview: | Gladstone and Baltimore square off, both sporting 9-7 records. |
| Game #1: | Baltimore builds a 5-1 lead and holds on for a 5-4 win in the series opener. The wind was blowing out; all of Gladstone’s runs come off of solo homeruns: Richard Hidalgo (4), David Dellucci (2), Jeff DaVanon (1), and Benito Santiago (2). Adam Dunn (3) and Randy Winn (4) went deep for Baltimore.
GLADIATORS 4 / 9 / 1 |
| Game #2: | Ben Grieve’s 2-run double in the 5th puts the Gladiators in front, but the Crabs respond with 4 in the bottom half of the 5th and go on to cruise to a 7-2 win. Randy Winn doubles, homers (5), and knocks in 3, and Tony Batista homered (2), scored twice, and had 2 RBIs to lead Baltimore.
GLADIATORS 2 / 5 / 0 |
| Game #3: | Baltimore survives another Gladiator comeback attempt to win its second 5-4 game of the series. Chipper Jones (2) homered in the win. Jeff Bagwell had a homerun (4) and 3 RBIs for Gladstone.
GLADIATORS 4 / 6 / 0 |
| Game #4: | Gladiators score 4 times in the first, the big hit a Ben Grieve 3-run triple, and make it stand up to win 4-2. Mark Loretta had 4 hits for Gladstone. Chuck Finley struck out 10 Gladiators in 6 and a third innings pitched but took the loss.
GLADIATORS 4 / 9 / 0 |
| Game #5: | Gladstone scores 13 runs on 15 hits to pull out a 13-7 win. Jeff Bagwell singles, doubles, and homers twice, while knocking in 4, and Eric Hinske has 4 RBIs to lead the Gladiator offense. Jorge Posada and Tony Batista hit homeruns for the Crabs.
GLADIATORS 13 / 15 / 0 |
| Game #6: | Tim Hudson pitches 8 strong innings, limiting Gladstone to a run on 3 hits, while striking out 9, to lead Baltimore to a 4-1 victory and series win. Sean Casey, Randy Winn, and Tony Batista each had a pair of hits for the Crabs.
GLADIATORS 1 / 3 / 1 |
| Series Summary: | Baltimore wins an entertaining series 4 games to 2. |
Castle Rock Hounds @ DeWitt Tigers |
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| Series Summary: | Castle Rock comes to Dewitt and takes 4 of 6. |