2003 PLAYER / PITCHER OF THE WEEK #20
| NAME | TEAM | AVG | SLG | G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | R | RBI | K | W | IW | SB | CS | HBP |
| DELGADO,Carlos | CHI AL | .292 | .875 | 6 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NAME | CLUB | G | W | L | S | ERA | IP | R | ER | H | K | BB | IBB | WP | BK | HB | HR |
| DEMPSTER,Ryan | DEW AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.80 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NAME | TEAM | AVG | SLG | G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | R | RBI | K | W | IW | SB | CS | HBP |
| MOELLER,Chad | HAM NL | .600 | 1.100 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NAME | CLUB | G | W | L | S | ERA | IP | R | ER | H | K | BB | IBB | WP | BK | HB | HR |
| HAMPTON,Mike | LBT NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.77 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Castle Rock Hounds @ Chicago Demolition |
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| Series Preview: | The Chicago Demolition (74-37) bring a powerhouse rotation featuring Pedro Martinez and Jason Schmidt to face the Castle Rock Hounds (60-51). While Chicago’s Carlos Delgado provides middle-of-the-order thump, the Hounds counter with the legendary Barry Bonds. Expect a classic battle of elite pitching versus disciplined, high-on-base hitting in this AL showdown. |
| Game #1: | The Chicago Demolition defeated the Castle Rock Hounds 4–2, powered by a dominant performance from Carlos Delgado. Delgado anchored the offense by launching two solo home runs, providing the necessary cushion for starter Roger Clemens. Clemens earned his 12th victory of the season, pitching six solid innings while navigating home runs from Mark Ellis and Randall Simon.
The bullpen took over in the seventh, culminating in a historic milestone for John Franco. Franco pitched 2.1 scoreless innings to lock down the victory, earning his third save of the year and the 300th of his illustrious career. Final Score: Chicago 4 – Castle Rock 2 Win: Roger Clemens 12-4 (3.55) |
| Game #2: | In an absolute marathon that stretched into the 16th inning, the Chicago Demolition outlasted the Castle Rock Hounds in a 6–5 thriller. The game remained a tense 2–2 deadlock from the 8th inning through the 15th, dominated by stellar relief pitching.
The drama peaked in the final frame when Castle Rock exploded for three runs in the top of the 16th to take a 5–2 lead. However, Chicago’s Charles Johnson stunningly tied the game with a three-run blast in the bottom half. The comeback was completed moments later when Edgar Renteria singled and eventually scored the winning run on a Carlos Delgado base hit. Final Score: Chicago 6 – Castle Rock 5 (16 Innings) |
| Game #3: | In a high-scoring affair, the Castle Rock Hounds defeated the Chicago Demolition 9–6, overcoming an early deficit with a persistent power display. Chicago jumped out to a 4–1 lead in the third inning, highlighted by a towering three-run home run from Carlos Delgado. However, Castle Rock responded immediately; Casey Blake and Jared Sandberg both went deep in the fifth to tie the game, followed by a go-ahead solo shot from Bill Hall in the sixth.
The Hounds broke the game open in the seventh, scoring four runs—all unearned—off Danny Patterson. Key hits from Hall and Luis Gonzalez, combined with an error by Edgar Renteria, extended the lead to 9–4. Despite a late two-run blast by Hideki Matsui, Kyle Lohse held on for the win after striking out nine batters. Paul Quantrill pitched the final two innings to secure his 18th save. Final Score: Castle Rock 9 / Chicago 6 Win: Kyle Lohse 9-9 (4.27) |
| Game #4: | The Castle Rock Hounds secured a commanding 8–3 victory over the Chicago Demolition, powered by a consistent offensive attack and effective relief pitching. The Hounds set the tone early with a Luis Gonzalez RBI double in the first. After Chicago’s Tony Batista homered in the fourth to make it 2–1, Barry Bonds answered with a solo shot in the fifth to reclaim momentum.
The Hounds broke the game open in the seventh inning, scoring four runs highlighted by a two-RBI single from Robby Hammock and a sacrifice fly by Mark Ellis. Although Chicago added solo homers from Edgar Renteria and Carlos Delgado in the eighth, the deficit was too large to overcome. Dave Veres earned the win in relief after starter Doug Davis left early with a shoulder injury. Final Score: Castle Rock 8 / Chicago 3 Win: Dave Veres 2-0 (4.25) |
| Game #5: | The Castle Rock Hounds defeated the Chicago Demolition 5–3 in a late-inning thriller. Chicago took an early 3–0 lead in the first inning off a two-RBI triple by Tony Batista and an RBI single from Bobby Higginson. However, Hounds starter Joel Pineiro settled in brilliantly, pitching eight innings and retiring the side in order from the fifth through the eighth. Castle Rock chipped away at the lead with RBI doubles from Brent Mayne and Randall Simon, tying the game in the sixth.
In the ninth, Brad Wilkerson broke the deadlock with a solo home run off Brendan Donnelly. Luis Gonzalez added an insurance run with an RBI double that scored Billy Hall, who had entered to run for an injured Barry Bonds. Paul Quantrill pitched a perfect ninth to earn his 19th save. Final Score: Castle Rock 5 / Chicago 3 Win: Joel Pineiro 13-8 (2.84) |
| Game #6: | The Chicago Demolition defeated the Castle Rock Hounds 7–5, fueled by a massive five-run explosion in the sixth and seventh innings. Castle Rock held an early 2–0 lead behind RBI doubles from Royce Clayton, but Chicago surged ahead in the sixth when Carlos Delgado tied the game with a two-run double, followed immediately by a two-run home run from Hideki Matsui.
Chicago extended their lead to 7–2 in the seventh, capitalizing on bases-loaded walks and a two-RBI single by Matsui. Despite a late two-run blast by Jared Sandberg in the ninth, Billy Wagner slammed the door to secure the save. Roger Clemens earned the win with seven solid innings. Final Score: Chicago 7 – Castle Rock 5 Win: Roger Clemens 13-4 (3.50) |
| Series Summary: | In a tightly contested six-game split, the Castle Rock Hounds and Chicago Demolition showcased a masterclass in power hitting and high-stakes pitching. The series opened with Chicago taking the first two, highlighted by John Franco’s 300th career save and a 16-inning marathon where Carlos Delgado and Charles Johnson staged a stunning bottom-of-the-16th comeback.
Castle Rock roared back to take the next three, turning the tide with relentless seventh-inning rallies and elite bullpen work. Paul Quantrill proved indispensable with two saves, while Joel Pineiro anchored the staff with an eight-inning gems. The Hounds’ offense leaned on clutch homers from Barry Bonds and Brad Wilkerson to punish Chicago’s relievers. Chicago salvaged the finale behind Roger Clemens and Hideki Matsui, ensuring neither team gained the upper hand in the standings. While Delgado remained a constant threat for the Demolition, the Hounds’ depth and late-inning resilience defined this hard-fought deadlock |
Baltimore Blue Crabs @ Winnipeg Goldeyes |
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| Series Preview: | Second place crabs look to hammer last place Winnipeg in this 6 game series. |
| Series Summary: | Baltimore hoped for more but did manage 4 of the 6 games. Kenny lofton had a monster series for Winnipeg hitting 10 for 24 with 7 runs 7 rbis with 3 homers in 6 games. Posada did get 3 homers for Baltimore. No one pitched like a player of the week. |
Manhattan Gas Hornets @ Michigan Marauders |
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| Series Preview: | Michigan plays host to Manhattan. |
| Game #1: | Michigan scores 8 runs early and knock out Tim Wakefield. Jim Edmonds and Aaron Boone hit taters and Brad Penny earns the win.
Michigan 8 Manhattan 4 |
| Game #2: | Ben Sheets earns his 9th win of the season. Jim Edmonds hits 2 homers and has 5 RBI. Mike Lieberthal goes yard as well. Manhattan gets 1 run in the 7th and 2 runs in the 9th, but fall short.
Michigan 9 Manhattan 3 |
| Game #3: | Manhattan jumps out to a 4-0 lead. Michigan ties it in the 5th and gets the go ahead run in the 8th. Bret Boone hits 2 homers including the game winner. Garret Anderson hits a homer for Manhattan.
Michigan 5 Manhattan 4 |
| Game #4: | Manhattan and Michigan go back and forth early. Michigan scores in the 4th and 7th and get a 2 run win. Gerut, Aaron Boone, and Mike Lieberthal hit homers. Wigginton with 2 RBI for Manhattan.
Michigan 6 Manhattan 4 |
| Game #5: | Brad Radke earns his 9th win of the season. Bret Boone with a triple and homer as part of 4 hits and 3 RBI.
Michigan 6 Manhattan 2 |
| Game #6: | Manhattan breaks its losing streak. Conine drives in 2 runs and Wakefield earns his 13th win. Jeter hits a homer. Gerut hits a homer in the loss for Michigan. |
| Series Summary: | Michigan takes 5 of 6 from Manhattan. |
Valdosta Bombers @ Hampton Huskies |
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| Series Preview: | Neither team going anywhere this season by the looks of things around the 2/3 season mark, but both trying to get to .500. |
| Game #1: | The Bombers score pretty much at will as they cruised to a 12-3 win over Hampton. Orlando Cabrera had three hits including a double and a home run to go with four RBIs. Bobby Abreu and Richie Sexson also homered against the flimsy Hampton pitching. |
| Game #2: | The Bombers manhandled Brandon Webb and for the second straight game had no trouble scoring on whichever Hampton pitcher took the mound in an 8-3 Valdosta win. Richie Sexson homered again and Steve Finley also got into the act. Reed Johnson and Derrek Lee hit home runs for Hampton. |
| Game #3: | Scott Podsednik homered and singled in a run as Jeff Suppan and Rafael Soriano combined to hold the Bombers to just three hits in a 2-0 Hampton win. |
| Game #4: | Aramis Ramirez blasted a three-run homer but it was Reed Johnson‘s two out single in the 8th inning that drove in the winner in a 4-3 win for the Huskies. Ramirez led all hitters on both teams with three hits. Eric Chavez singled and had a two run triple to pace Valdosta. |
| Game #5: | Chad Moeller singled twice, doubled and homered to drive in seven runs and help Hampton to a 15-5 win over Valdosta. The win briefly brought Hampton to the .500 mark. |
| Game #6: | And so much for .500 … The Bombers took advantage of Joe Nathan‘s continuing problems in pitching well in a close game as the righty reliever could neither pitch nor field as he gave up two runs (one unearned thanks to a crap throw to 1st base that rolled into right field)and Valdosta won 7-5.Eduardo Perez hammered two out of the park for the Bombers. |
| Series Summary: | A series split. It only makes sense. |
Blarney Drive Bandits @ Danbury Mad Hatters |
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| Series Preview: | 2 teams fighting for one of the top picks in next years draft. |
| Series Summary: | Danbury blows the series by winning 4 games to 2. |
Monroeville Maulers @ DeWitt Tigers |
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| Series Summary: | Dewitt wins the series 4-2 over Monroeville. |
Houghton Penguins @ Fort Worth Panthers |
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| Series Summary: | Panther’s make the Penguins squeak taking 5 of 6. |
Flora-Bama Mullets @ Long Beach Titans |
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| Series Summary: | Flora-Bama takes 4 of 6 from Long Beach. |
Iowa Giants @ California Quakes |
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| Series Summary: | California takes 2 of 6 from Iowa. |
Corktown Bootleggers @ Southlake Stealers |
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| Series Preview: | Two first place teams in the AL go head to head in what may be a playoff preview. |
| Game #1: | Sydney Ponson makes his 4th start for the Stealers since being acquired in a trade and just like the previous three starts he gets the win. Southlake fans are referring to Ponson as their Doyle Alexander.
Stealers take game one by a score of 7-1. WP: Ponson (12-5) |
| Game #2: | An Extra Inning thriller that had the fans on their feet all day long. Giambi tied the game with a solo shot in the top of the 9th. It stayed that way as each team emptied their bullpens, until Beltran hit a two out solo shot in the 19th inning to set of fireworks for the home team.
Stealers win 3-2 WP: Holmes (3-0) |
| Game #3: | Mark Prior continues in his quest for the Cy Young as he secures his 18th win of the season. Hank Blalock continues to be hot after winning Offensive Player of the Week last week as he belts a Grand Slam in the blowout victory.
Final Stealers 11-4 WP: Prior (18-2) |
| Game #4: | Corktown gets in the win column this series. Erstad blasts a two run homerun off Smoltz in the 9th inning to stun the home crowd.
Bootleggers 4-3 WP: Lima (2-1) |
| Game #5: | The Stealers bullpen was exhausted, so their hitters decided to bang hard early. They used 5 home runs to plate 11 runners (Nomar, Encarnacion, Franco, and 2 by Blalock) and Wade Miller went 8.2 innings to give his fellow pitchers a needed rest.
Stealers 11-4 WP: Miller (7-6) |
| Game #6: | Corktown uses a big bomb from Giambi and then gets to the Stealers bullpen to win the Series Finale.
Bootleggers 6-5 WP: Traschel (13-9) |
| Series Summary: | Stealers take 4 of 6 to hold onto the AL Central lead. |
Hollywood Vampires @ Gladstone Gladiators |
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| Game #1: | Gladstone took command early on, notching 5 runs through 6 innings. Hollywood scored a pair in the top of the 9th, but fell short. FINAL SCORE: GLG 5 – HLW 2 |
| Game #2: | Late inning heroics powered the Vampires. FINAL SCORE: HLW 4 – GLG 2 |
| Game #3: | The Gladiators took a 6-4 lead into the 9th inning, but couldn’t hold on as Hollywood tied the score. The heavily taxed Gladstone bullpen yielded a run in the 11th that the Gladiator bats couldn’t answer in their half. FINAL SCORE: HLW 7 – GLG 6 |
| Game #4: | Rick Helling gave up 6 runs in 3.2 innings before getting ejected, then got charged with a runner he left behind who then scored. Gladstone wasn’t able to make up the deficit and fell yet again. FINAL SCORE: HLW 8 – GLG 3 |
| Game #5: | A closer game, but still another notch in Hollywood’s belt. FINAL SCORE: HLW 5 – GLG 4 |
| Game #6: | The miserable series for Gladstone ends with their 5th loss in a row. FINAL SCORE: HLW 6 – GLG 1 |
| Series Summary: | Hollywood came to play. I’m not sure WHAT Gladstone came to do… |
Dondero Oaks @ Yucaipa Badgers |
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| Series Preview: | Little excitement for either team. |
| Game #1: | DDO 3-1 |
| Game #2: | YUC 11-3 |
| Game #3: | YUC 5-1 |
| Game #4: | YUC 7-0 |
| Game #5: | YUC 1-0 Zambrano 2 hitter |
| Game #6: | YUC 7-3 |
| Series Summary: | YUC wins series 5-1 Last gasp or comeback attempt? |