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Post by tystates on Apr 11, 2012 20:09:13 GMT -5
June 10, 2012
Up next are all four-game series within the East and West divisions. The marquis series in the West is the Laurel Highlanders (39-21) against the Elk County Outdoorsmen (33-26). East-leading Delaware Valley (36-24) faces Turkey Island (28-30).
Pittsburgh 2, Lake Erie 1
Fort McIntosh 9, Allegheny 8 (13 inn)
Cumberland Valley 6, Appalachian 5 (14 inn)
Delaware Valley 2, Turkey Island 1 (10 inn)
Elk County 2, Laurel 0
Philadelphia 12, LeHigh Valleey 1
Lake Erie at Pittsburgh
McDowell tops Peters in mounds showdown [/FONT][/center] Sam McDowell (1968 CLE) got the better of Gary Peters (1964 CHA) in a great matchup of lefties as Pittsburgh nixed the Mudpuppies 2-1. McDowell (8-3) went eight innings and gave up three hits. Johnny Miljus (1927 PIT) gave up a hit and a walk before ending the game for save #12. Peters (9-5) also finished the game, allowing two runs on three hits. Bobby Del Greco (1952 PIT) dropped a single in front of rightfielder Charlie Jones (1906 WAS) and Bobby Wallace (HOF) drove in Honus Wagner (HOF) with the go-ahead run in the seventh. Wagner was the only walk issued by Peters. Doc Marshall (1906 SLN) plated Jones with a single for Erie's run in the third. Pittsburgh turned three double plays behind McDowell, who has won his last three starts and allowed four runs in 23 innings. Wagner is 0 for 17 in the last four games and batting .121 in the month of June. Allegheny at Fort McIntosh
Hack homer gives Fort thrilling win in 13 [/FONT][/center] Hack Wilson (HOF) ended a great 13-inning battle with a walk-off two-run homer as Fort McIntosh defeated Allegheny 9-8. This was a 4-3 game in favor of the Militia after seven innings. Tom Daly (1901 BRO) hit a grand slam off Matt Karchner (1995 CHA) to give the Indians a 7-4 lead. Fort McIntosh tied the game in the bottom of the frame with a two-run homer by Tito Francona (1959 CLE) and a run-scoring triple by Wilson. Bill Robinson (1977 PIT) put the Tribe ahead by one in the 13th with a base hit off Gus Dorner (1906 BON). Wilson won it in the bottom of the frame with a two-run blast off Gary Ross (1969 SDN). The Tribe outhit the Militia 21-17. Jim Russell (1944 PIT) was 4 for 6 for Allegheny. Matt Clement (2002 CUB) had a nice start, going seven innings and allowing four runs on eight hits with 10 strikeouts. Emmett Heidrick (1901 SLN) went 4 for 7 for the Militia. John Burkett (1993 SFN) allowed six runs on 13 hits in seven innings with 11 strikeouts for a no-decision. Jack Clark (1987 SLN) had four walks. Jason Conti (2002 TBA) and Dick Allen (HER) both struck out four times. Appalachian at Cumberland Valley
Error gives Amish win in 14 [/FONT][/center] A dropped flyball by John Hummel (1909 BRO) gave the Amish a 6-5 win in 14 innings over the Coal Miners. Gene Garber (1978 ATN) blew the save in the ninth when Adam Comorosky (1930 PIT) doubled to tie the game for Appalachian. Garber went on to pitch five innings, allowing one run on two hits. A two-out triple by Jimmy Sheckard (1901 BRO) was followed by Johnny Bassler's (1925 DET) fly into right that Hummel couldn't handle and that was the ball game. Sheckard was 5 for 7 with a triple, home run and three RBI for the Amish. Sid Bream (1986 PIT) went 3 for 6. Bruce Sutter (HER) pitched one inning for the win. Hugh Jennings (HOF) went 3 for 7 for the Amish and Danny Litwhiler (1941 PHN) was 3 for 6 with two RBI. Gary Lavelle (1983 SFN) took the loss, allowing an unearned run on three hits in two innings. Three of the six runs for the Amish were unearned. Eddie Plank (HOF) and Harry Coveleski (1916 DET) matched up nicely as the startig pitchers. Delaware Valley at Turkey Island
Minutemen beat Turks in 10 [/FONT][/center] A great pitcher's dual ended in 10 innings as the Minutemen edged the Susquehannocks 2-1. Christy Mathewson (HOF) and Bobby Shantz (1952 PHA) locked up in a doozy on the mound. Mathewson went nine innings and allowed one run - a solo homer to Reggie Jackson (HOF) -- on seven hits with two walks and seven strikeouts for the Susquehannocks. Shantz (8-5) also threw nine innings and gave up one run on seven hits with no walks and 11 strikeouts. Stan Belinda (1993 PIT) entered for the 10th and immediately gave up the go-ahead run. Billy Gilbert (1901 MLA) doubled and Mickey Vernon (1953 WAS) singled him home. Joel Johnston (1993 PIT) worked the 10th for his 16th save. Shantz snapped a personal three-game losing streak. Mathewson has allowed three earned runs in his last four starts (28 1/3 innings). He missed a chance at win #10 for the season. Laurel at Elk County
Waddell handles Highlanders [/FONT][/center] Rube Waddell (HOF) took it to the Highlanders, tossing a five-hit shutout and the Outdoorsmen scored a 2-0 victory. The lefty has given up one run in his last 18 innings. Waddell (6-8) walked two and struck out seven in the five-hitter. Johnny Lush (1906 PHN) and Red Murray (1910 NYG) each drove in a run for Elk County. Bob Moose (1968 PIT) took the loss, allowing two runs on five hits in six innings with five strikeouts. Moose (4-5) is 1-4 his last seven starts. Moose's last two starts have both been against Elk County and he has allowed two earned runs in 15 innings. For the season he's allowed three earned runs in 21 innings against the Outdoorsmen and is 1-1. LeHigh Valley at Philadelphia
Higgy homers twice,
Phils rolls 12-1 [/FONT][/center] Bobby Higginson (1996 DET) belted a pair of home runs and had four RBI as the Phillies smashed four homers on the day and rolled ovrer the Industrialists 12-1. Del Ennis (1949 PHN) and Harry Davis (1906 PHA) also homered for the Phillies. Mark Gubicza (1988 KCA) allowed one unearned run on six hits for the complete game win. Gubicza (8-5) has won his last five decisions and not lost since May 15. Randy Gumpert (1949 CHA) gave up six runs on six hits in two innings and is now 5-8 on the year. |
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Post by tystates on Apr 13, 2012 10:34:24 GMT -5
June 11, 2012
Pittsburgh 6, Lake Erie 0
Fort McIntosh 8, Allegheny 3
Cumberland Valley 3, Appalachian 2
Delaware Valley 10, Turkey Island 1
Laurel 4, Elk County 3
LeHigh Valley 14, Philadelphia 5
Lake Erie at Pittsburgh
Doak shuts out Erie 6-0 [/FONT][/center] Bill Doak (1914 SLN) took care of things on the mound, throwing a five-hit shut as Pittsburgh topped Lake Erie 6-0. Doak (11-2) dropped his league leading ERA to 1.31. Doak walked two and struck out seven and now has six complete games and five shutouts. Doak shutout Erie on three hits last time he faced them. Bobby Wallace (HOF) had a pair of RBI and Honus Wagner (HOF) broke his hitless streak with a home run. Jim Owens (1959 PHN) fell to 3-8 for the season, giving up five runs on six hits in seven innings. Allegheny at Fort McIntosh
Clark powers Militia to 8-3 win [/FONT][/center] Jack Clark (1987 SLN) belted his 10th home run of the year to help Fort McIntosh secure an 8-3 win over Allegheny. Clark connected for a three-run shot in the third and had four RBI on the night. Tito Francona (1959 CLE) was 4 for 4 and Baldy Louden (1914 BUF FL) went 3 for 3. Jim Gardner (1902 CUB) was called up to make his third start of the year and he went the distance. Gardner (1-2) gave up three runs -- two earned -- on 10 hits with four walks and four strikeouts. Bob Priddy (1968 CHA) gave up seven runs on 12 hits in 5 2/3 innings for the loss. Klondike Douglas (1902 PHN) was 4 for 4 for the Tribe. Appalachian at Cumberland Valley
Sheckard drives Amish to 3-2 win [/FONT][/center] Jimmy Sheckard (1901 BRO) tripled, homered and drove in all the runs in a 3-2 win for Cumberland Valley over Appalachian. George Winter (1906 BOA) pitched six innings for the win, allowing two runs on five hits. Jim Todd (1975 OAK) gave up one hit in three innings for his third save. Joe Ostrowski (1950 NYY) was called on to make his first start of the year and gave up one unearned run in five innings on three hits. He left with a 2-1 lead but Paul Foytack (1957 DET) gave up the home run to Sheckard. Jimmy Sheckard: sabr.org/bioproj/person/08c48a23Delaware Valley at Turkey Island
Jackson clouts three homers,
Minutemen roll 10-1 [/FONT][/center] Reggie Jackson (HOF) became the first to hit three home runs in one game this season and Delaware Valley pounded Turkey Island 10-1. Jackson, now with 17 dingers on the year, belted a two-run shot off Pat Malone (1928 CUB) in the first inning. He hit two more off lefty reliever Joe Shaute (1928 CLE). Jackson is second in the league in homers and tied for second in RBI with Vic Wertz (1950 DET) at 55. Lost in the shuffle was another complete game win for southpaw Jon Matlack (1978 TEX). Matlack (10-2) allowed one run on five hits and dropped his ERA to 2.32, good for fourth in the league. Matlack has won nine consecutive starts and thrown complete games in the last three. Laurel at Elk County
Highlanders edge Elks 4-3 [/FONT][/center] A good, close game all the way saw Birdie Cree (1910 NYY) come off the bench and drive in the eventual game-winning run in a 4-3 final for the Highlanders. Cree singled off Sparky Lyle (HER) in the top of the sixth to take a 4-3 lead. Bobby Locke (1960 CLE) pitched three innings of two-hit relief and Ed Roebuck (1964 PHN) finished for his league-leading 18th save. Bill Phillips (1902 CIN) took the win, allowing three runs on eight hits in five innings. Elk County outhit Laurel 12-10. They had the bases loaded with no out after tying the game 3-3 but didn't score. Fielder Jones (1901 CHA) went 5 for 5 with three stolen bases. Bob Shawkey (1916 NYY) took the loss, giving up four runs -- three earned -- on seven hits in 5 1/3 innings. LeHigh Valley at Philadelphia
LeHigh crushes Philly 14-5 [/FONT][/center] LeHigh broke open a wild game with seven runs in the first inning to run past the Phillies 14-5. Both teams finished with 17 hits, but the Phillies left 17 men on base. All nine starters had a hit for the Industrialists. Carl Furillo (1953 BRO), Buck Freeman (1901 BOA) and Dick Gernert (1956 BOA) all had three hits. Furillo and Freeman both had two doubles. Gernert hit his third home run of the year. Bob Heffner (1964 BOA) got the win, allowing two runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings. Marty O'Toole (1914 PIT) got his first save, going 3 1/3 and giving up three runs on nine hits. Buster Narum (1964 WAS) got the start and was charged with seven runs -- three earned -- on seven hits in one inning of work. Every Philly starter also had a hit. Jeff Leonard (1984 SFN) was 3 for 4. |
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Post by tystates on Apr 14, 2012 20:36:37 GMT -5
June 12, 2012
Pittsburgh 11, Lake Erie 3
Allegheny 11, Fort McIntosh 1
Cumberland Valley 7, Appalachian 1
Turkey Island 3, Delaware Valley 1
Elk County 2, Laurel 1
LeHigh Valley 3, Philadelphia 2 (10 inn)
Lake Erie at Pittsburgh
Bucs take over Erie 11-3 [/FONT][/center] Glenn Beckert (1971 CUB) had two doubles and four RBI as the Pittsburgh Pirates piled on the Mudpuppies late and took an 11-3 victory. Honus Wagner (HOF) got his bat going with a 2 for 5 night, three RBI and three runs scored. Al Mamaux (1915 PIT) bounced back from his brief last outing to go 6 2/3 innings and allow three runs -- none earned -- on five hits with six strikeouts for the win. Jim Shaw (1918 WAS) finished for his second save. It was a 2-0 game when the Bucs scored three runs in the sixth, seventh and eighth innings. Dave Wickersham (1964 DET) took the loss, giving up five runs on seven hits in six innings. Lake Erie has lost five in a row. Allegheny at Fort McIntosh
Indians rampage over Militia [/FONT][/center] Four players had three hits as Allegheny battered the Militia 11-1. Bill Robinson (1977 PIT), Bill McKechnie (1914 IND FL), Fred Hartman (1901 CHA) and Lance Parrish (HER) all had three hits for the Tribe. Hartman and Parrish had two doubles apiece and Hartman had three RBI. Tim Conroy (1983 OAK) finished a long game on the mound. He gave up one run on just three hits, but he walked eight and struck out 10 and is now 5-4 for the season with a 5.28 ERA. Conroy has won his last three starts, allowing four earned runs in 22 innings. Tom McCreery (1901 BRO) homered for the only run by the Militia. Doc Medich (1975 NYY) gave up six runs -- three earned -- on nine hits in six innings and is now just 4-10 overall. Appalachian at Cumberland Valley
Spencer goes deep twice,
Amish win 7-1 [/FONT][/center] Jim Spencer (1979 NYY) hit two, two-run homers off Hall of Famer Ed Walsh and Cumberland Valley took care of the Coal Miners 7-1. Cliff Heathcote (1926 CUB) also homered for Cumberland Valley. Ken Raffensberger (1951 CIN) pitched a complete game, giving up a solo home run Danny Litwhiler (1941 PHN). Raffensberger (9-2) allowed seven hits. Walsh (10-7) was charged with six runs on six hits in six innings. He has won six consecutive starts and nine of his last 10. Delaware Valley at Turkey Island
Turks top Minutemen 3-1 [/FONT][/center] Rip Collins (1934 SLN) had two RBI and a solid outing from Pete Vuckovich (1978 SLN) added up to a 3-1 win for Turkey Island over East division-leading Delaware Valley. Vuckovich (7-4) went 7 1/3 innings and allowed one run on six hits. Vuckovich has won three straight starts, giving up four earned runs in 21 1/3 innings. Joe Klink (1990 OAK) worked an inning and Stan Belinda (1993 PIT) struck out the last two hitters for his 12th save. Mike Scioscia (1985 LAD) hit his first home run of the year for the only tally by the Minutemen. Ray Caldwell (1914 NYY) took the loss allowing three runs on eight hits in six innings. Turkey Island turned four double plays in the game. Laurel at Elk County
Bressler silences Highlanders [/FONT][/center] Rube Bressler (1914 PHA) pitched a complete game three-hitter and Elk County knocked off the Highlanders 2-1. Bressler (4-1) was brilliant in allowing only three hits, one run, two walks and three strikeouts. He had not won since April 26 going 0-1 with four no-decisions. Bressler is now fourth in ERA at 2.24. Don Hoak (1957 CIN) and Johnny Lush (1906 PHN) each drove in a run for the Outdoorsmen. Elk County scored two in the first and that was it. Bert Humphries (1914 CUB) also went the distance for Laurel, giving up two runs on six hits with six strikeouts. After the first he only gave up two more hits. He had beaten the Elks in his last start, not allowing an earned run in 7 1/3 innings. LeHigh Valley at Philadelphia
LeHigh trips Phils in 10 [/FONT][/center] A close game went to extra innings and an error by Jeff Leonard (1984 SFN) gave LeHigh Valley the winning run in a 3-2 decision over the Phillies in 10. A huge three-base error in the top of the 10th gave the Industrialists a 3-2 lead. Rich DeLucia (1995 SLN) pitched 2 2/3 innings for the win. Bill Hinchman (1915 PIT) entered for the injured Bobby Higginson (1996 DET) and singled to tie the game for Philly in the eighth. Jack Meyer (1959 PHN) took the loss, going 3 2/3 innings and giving up no hits, one walk and one unearned run. Starters Charlie Wagner (1941 BOA) and Tom Filer (1988 MLA) for LeHigh and Philly respectively each threw good games. Ramon Martinez (2002 SFN) went 3 for 5 for LeHigh while Amos Strunk (1916 PHA) was 3 for 4 for the Phillies. |
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Post by tystates on Apr 16, 2012 17:11:13 GMT -5
June 13, 2012
Pittsburgh 4, Lake Erie 0
Fort McIntosh 8, Allegheny 7
Appalachian 6, Cumberland Valley 2
Delaware Valley 4, Turkey Island 3
Laurel 2, Elk County 1
LeHigh Valley 4, Philadelphia 3
Lake Erie at Pittsburgh
Smith shuts out Erie 4-0 [/FONT][/center] Frank Smith (1909 CHA) worked a tidy four-hit shutout, Hank Sauer (1954 CUB) homered, and Pittsburgh blanked Lake Erie 4-0. Smith (7-8) sports a nifty 2.49 ERA for the year. He walked three and struck out five in throwing his second shutout of the season and sixth complete game. Sauer connected for a solo shot, his 17th, and went 3 for 4. Sauer is tied for second in the league in home runs with Danny Litwhiler, Reggie Jackson and Stan Musial. Bill Carrick (1901 WAS) threw well for the Mudpuppies, giving up three earned runs on seven hits in 6 1/3 innings. The Bucs sweep the four-game series with Erie. Allegheny at Fort McIntosh
Fort fends off Tribe attack 8-7 [/FONT][/center] Fort McIntosh led 8-2 after seven innings but barely held on to beat the Indians 8-7. Dick Allen (HER) belted a three-run homer to pad the Militia's lead. Bill Robinson (1977 PIT) cranked a three-run shot for the Tribe in the ninth but Matt Karchner (1995 CHA) got the final out for his sixth save. Jack Rowan (1910 CIN) went 7 1/3 innings and allowed three runs on six hits for the win. Rowan (5-5) has won five of his last six starts. Rick Krivda (1995 BAL) was called back up to make the start and lasted 3 1/3 innings, giving up four runs on seven hits. Appalachian at Cumberland Valley
Miners upend Amish 6-2 [/FONT][/center] Cumberland Valley led 2-1 in the eighth inning but closer Gene Garber (1978 ATN) couldn't shut the door and the Coal Miners won 6-2. Garber gave up four hits and four runs in the top of the eighth for his fifth blown save of the year and his record is now 4-4. Bill Sherdel (1928 SLN) was in line for just his second win of the season after going seven innings and allowing two runs on seven hits. Hal Woodeschick (1964 HOU) was the winner with 2 1/3 innings of one-hit relief. Delaware Valley at Turkey Island
Vernon homer helps Minutemen win 4-3 [/FONT][/center] Mickey Vernon (1953 WAS) belted a three-run homer and good pitching led to the Minutemen beating Turkey Island 4-3. Lew Krausse (1968 OAK) is now 7-1 on the year after allowing two earned runs on eight hits in 7 1/3 innings. Krausse has won seven straight decisions. Joel Johnston (1993 PIT) worked the ninth for his 17th save. Fred Frankhouse (1934 BON) took the loss, giving up four runs on eight hits in 6 2/3 innings and drops to 1-5 for the season. Turkey Island left 12 men on base. Laurel at Elk County
Laurel power leads to 2-1 win [/FONT][/center] Home runs by Stan Musial (HOF) and Ed Abbaticchio (1903 BON) was all the offense the Highlanders needed in a big 2-1 win over Elk County. Terry Mulholland (1993 PHN) and Mike Mussina (HER) for the Highlanders and Outdoorsmen respectively matched up in an excellent pitcher's dual. Mulholland (10-1) allowed one run on five hits with six strikeouts in seven innings. Mussina (5-5) gave up two runs on six hits with six strikeouts in seven innings. The Outdoorsmen loaded the bases with one out against Ed Roebuck (1964 PHN) but failed to get home the tying run in the eighth. Roebuck completed the game for his 19th save. The teams split the four-game series and the Highlanders remain one game back in the West behind the Pittsburgh Pirates. LeHigh Valley at Philadelphia
Bullpens blow it,
LeHigh wins 4-3 [/FONT][/center] Both bullpens gave up the lead late in the game but it was Doug Clemens' (1964 CUB) two-run double off Mike Koplove (2002 ARI) in the top of the ninth that gave the Industrialists a 4-3 win over Philadelphia. Marty O'Toole (1914 PIT) allowed a two-run single in the seventh to John Knight (1910 NYY) that put the Phillies ahead 3-2. O'Toole ended up with the win and is now 5-0 as Rich DeLucia (1995 SLN) finished for his 14th save. Roy Campanella (HOF) hit his 10th home run for the Phillies. Jeff Leonard (1984 SFN) had his 15-game hitting streak come to an end. |
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Post by tystates on Apr 17, 2012 15:32:43 GMT -5
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Post by tystates on Apr 18, 2012 9:34:06 GMT -5
June 14, 2012
Allegheny 10, Lake Erie 0
Appalachian 1, Fort McIntosh 0
Philadelphia 7, Delaware Valley 5
Cumberland Valley 5, Laurel 4
Pittsburgh 7, Turkey Island 0
Elk County 1, LeHigh Valley 0
Lake Erie at Allegheny
"Gunboat" guns down Mudpuppies [/FONT][/center] Harry "Gunboat" Gumbert (1943 SLN) gave up just four hits and Jim Russell (1944 PIT) drove in five runs as Allegheny shutout Lake Erie 10-0. Gumbert (3-6) was helped out by two runners thrown out at home plate to keep the shutout intact. Gumbert walked two and fanned one and his ERA is now 3.95 after tossing his second shutout of the year. Russell hit his fourth home run, a three-run shot, and finished 3 for 3 with five RBI. Wally Kimmick (1925 PHN) was called up in some roster moves, started at second base, and went 3 for 3 with a triple, four runs scored and one run batted in. Gary Peters (1964 CHA) didn't have it this time out, being charged with six runs -- four earned -- on six hits in two innings of work for Erie. The Mudpuppies have lost seven in a row and Fort McIntosh has them in sight as the Militia try to climb out of the West division basement. Appalachian at Fort McIntosh
Miners stymie Militia 1-0 [/FONT][/center] A great pitcher's dual was decided on a base hit by Danny Litwhiler (1941 PHN) in the eighth inning and the Coal Miners edged the Militia 1-0. Harry Dorish (1954 CHA) and John Burkett (1993 SFN) for the Miners and Militia respectively matched zeroes until the eighth. Dorish (4-0) went 8 1/3 innings, allowing seven hits. Joe Grzenda entered and got a double play to end the game for his 13th save. Burkett (5-8) allowed one run on 11 hits in 7 2/3 innings. Jake Daubert (1914 BRO) went 3 for 5 for Appalachian and leads the league with a .403 batting average. Philadelphia at Delaware Valley
Phils outlast Minutemen 7-5 [/FONT][/center] Philadelphia slugged its way to an early lead and held on the rest of the way for a 7-5 win over East-division leading Delaware Valley. Mark Gubicza (1988 KCA) picked up the win, allowing four runs on 10 hits in seven innings. Mike Koplove (2002 ARI) came on in the eighth but couldn't get through the ninth. Jack Meyer (1959 PHN) got the final out for his third save. John Smiley (1991 PIT) was called up to make his first start of the season for the Minutemen. The Phillies loaded up nine right hand batters and knocked the lefty around for seven runs on 12 hits in three innings of work. Lew Richie (1906 PHN) threw six innings of three-hit relief for Delaware Valley. Wid Conroy (1903 NYY) went 4 for 4 for Philadelphia. Bill Hinchman (1915 PIT) hit his third home run of the year. The Phillies outhit the Minutemen 15-12. All nine Philly starters had a hit. Laurel at Cumberland Valley
Amish overcome Highlanders 5-4 [/FONT][/center] As he did Sept. 17, 1968, to send the Detroit Tigers to the World Series, Don Wert singled to drive in the game-winning run for Cumberland Valley over the vaunted Laurel Highlanders. It was a great game that saw the Amish send Elmer Myers (1916 PHA) out to the mound for the first time this season, while Mel Queen (1944 NYY) made only his second start for the Highlanders. Cumberland's bullpen has not been getting the job done of late and this time it was Bruce Sutter (HER) once again unable to hold a lead. The Amish led 4-1 but the Highlanders scored three runs in the top of the eighth. Jim Spencer (1979 NYY) doubled in the bottom of the frame and Wert singled to score pinch-runner Tom Herr (1985 SLN) with the go-ahead run. Sutter was able to put the Highlanders away in order in the ninth for the win. Myers was charged with two runs on six hits, three walks and six strikeouts in seven innings. Queen allowed three earned runs on six hits in six innings. Steve Swetonic (1930 PIT) took the loss. Don Wert: sabr.org/bioproj/person/5dd914c9Pittsburgh at Turkey Island
McDowell zaps Turks 7-0 [/FONT][/center] Sam McDowell (1968 CLE) threw a six-hit shutout and Frank Thomas (1954 PIT) hit two home runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates put away the Susquehannocks 7-0. McDowell (9-3) walked three and struck out 10 in throwing his fourth shutout of the year. McDowell brought his ERA down to 2.12. The lefty has won four straight starts and given up four runs in his last 32 innings. Surprisingly, this was his first 10 strikeout performance of the season. He is second in the league in strikeouts behind Matt Clement (109 - 99). Thomas hit his first two home runs of the year on April 28. He had not gone deep since then until hitting two more today. Honus Wagner (HOF) went 4 for 5 as Pittsburgh finished with 12 hits. Christy Mathewson (HOF) took the loss, giving up three runs on eight hits in seven innings with seven strikeouts. Davey Dunkle (1903 WAS) gave up four runs on four hits the last two innings. The Bucs have won five in a row and lead the West by two games. LeHigh Valley at Elk County
Milton blanks LeHigh in debut [/FONT][/center] Eric Milton (2002 MIN) got the call up and made his first start of the year for the Outdoorsmen against LeHigh Valley. He faced the minimum and had allowed no hits for six innings before Carl Furillo (1953 BRO) broke it up. Herbie Moran drove in the only run of the night in the seventh and Elk County won 1-0. Milton faced Furillo in the ninth with two out and a man on first and got the ground ball to complete the shutout. He allowed three hits, two walks and struck out one in an impressive debut. Wade Miller (2002 HOU) took the tough loss. He went eight innings and gave up one run on five hits with five strikeouts and falls to 2-8 on the year. |
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Post by tystates on Apr 19, 2012 9:53:25 GMT -5
June 15, 2012
Allegheny 9, Lake Erie 3
Fort McIntosh 13, Appalachian 10
Philadelphia 4, Delaware Valley 2
Cumberland Valley 4, Laurel 3
Pittsburgh 12, Turkey Island 0
Elk County 7, LeHigh Valley 3
Lake Erie at Allegheny
Daly, Hartman homer,
Tribe win 9-3 [/FONT][/center] Tom Daly (1901 BRO) and Fred Hartman (1901 CHA) each homered in a 9-3 win for Allegheny over Lake Erie. The Indians had just six hits for the game. Matt Clement (2002 CUB) pitched 8 1/3 innings to improve his mark to 8-5. Clement allowed three runs on nine hits and struck out nine. Terry Turner (1906 CLE) homered and was 3 for 5 for the Mudpuppies. Jim Owens (1959 PHN) falls to 3-9 for the season, allowing six runs -- three earned -- on four hits in five innings of work. The Mudpuppies are on an eight-game losing streak. Appalachian at Fort McIntosh
Fort wins slugfest 13-10 [/FONT][/center] Hack Wilson (HOF) hit two home runs to help the Militia rally from being down 6-0 to beat the Coal Miners 13-10. Wilson went 3 for 3 with a double, two home runs, three runs scored and five RBI. His season average is still only .224. Mickey Morandini (1995 PHI) and Hank Allen (1969 WAS) each had three hits for the Fort. Don Schwall (1961 BOA) was given the start for the Militia and was bombed for six runs on five hits and five walks in two innings. George Susce (1957 BOA) threw four innings of five-hit relief for his first win. After Gus Dorner (1906 BON) gave up four runs on seven hits in two innings, Matt Karchner (1995 CHA) held on for his seventh save when John Titus (1909 PHN) lined into a bases loaded double play to end the game. Paul Foytack (1957 DET) gave up eight runs on 10 hits in five innings to take the loss. The Miners had four errors that cost them three runs. Sparky Adams (1926 CUB) went 4 for 5. Hugh Jennings (HOF) was 3 for 6 with four RBI and Titus was 3 for 5 for Appalachian. The Miners outhit the Militia 19-17 and left 14 men on base. Philadelphia at Delaware Valley
Bullfrog jumps on Minutemen [/FONT][/center] Bill "Bullfrog" Dietrich (1943 CHA) put the smackdown on the Minutemen with a complete game 4-2 victory. Dietrich (5-4) gave up a two-run single in the first inning to Reggie Jackson (HOF). Dietrich got out of the first with the help of a triple play. Dietrich allowed seven hits and now sports a 2.52 ERA after working his third complete game of the year. Jon Matlack (1978 TEX) saw his nine-game winning streak come to an end. The lefty allowed four runs on 12 hits in 7 1/3 innings to fall to 10-3. Matlack had not lost since April 21 also against Philadelphia. Jeff Leonard (1984 SFN) homered for the Phillies while Jimmy Dykes (1925 PHA) and Bill Hinchman (1915 PIT) each had three hits. Scioscia 4-5-3 triple play & inj. Laurel at Cumberland Valley
Amish shock Highlanders in ninth [/FONT][/center] Cumberland Valley came alive with three runs in the bottom of the ninth to shock the Highlanders and hand them a 4-3 defeat. Bill Phillips (1902 CIN) started the ninth by hitting Cliff Heathcote (1926 CUB) with a pitch and that brought Laurel closer Ed Roebuck (1964 PHN) into the game. After an out, pinch-hitter Sid Bream (1986 PIT) walked and Tom Herr (1985 SLN) ran for him. With two out, Nellie Fox (HOF) singled to drive in one run. Greg Gross (1984 PHN) singled home the tying run. Jimmy Sheckard (1901 BRO) had the day off but entered the game when Vic Wertz (1950 DET) was injured, and in his first at-bat singled to win the game. Roebuck (2-3) received his fifth blown save. Chris Nabholz (1991 MON) threw a heckuva game against the Highlanders, giving up three unearned runs in the top of the first and then none after that. Nabholz (6-3) was almost taken out a couple times but got out of trouble and was rewarded with the win in his first complete game of the year. He allowed 10 hits and six walks with six strikeouts. The Highlanders left 12 men on base. Pat Mullin (1941 DET) went 4 for 5 with two doubles in the losing cause. Pittsburgh at Turkey Island
Sauer homers twice in Bucs blow out [/FONT][/center] Hank Sauer (1954 CUB) homered twice and drove in six runs as the Pirates demolished the Susquehannocks 12-0. Bob Purkey (1961 CIN) was given the ball and he hurled 8 2/3 innings of shutout baseball. He had to leave in the ninth with an injury so Jim Shaw (1918 WAS) gave up a couple hits before preserving the combined shutout. Purkey (2-1) allowed only four hits with one walk and two strikeouts in the rare start. Honus Wagner (HOF) went 4 for 6 with two RBI and Glenn Beckert was 3 for 6. Frank Thomas (1954 PIT) also homered giving him three in the last two days. Pat Malone (1928 CUB) gave up seven runs on nine hits in five innings for the loss. Turkey Island had five errors. The Bucs have won six in a row and they open up a three-game lead over the Highlanders in the West. Pittsburgh will try to equal its longest winning streak of the season in the series finale tomorrow. LeHigh Valley at Elk County
Klepfer breaks down Industrialists [/FONT][/center] "Big" Ed Klepfer (1917 CLE) pitched a complete game and Elk County took down the Industrialists 7-3. Klepfer (3-0) gave up two earned runs on 10 hits with no walks and four strikeouts. He has pitched in 16 games, four starts, and worked his first complete game of the season and has an ERA of 3.62. Fielder Jones (1901 CHA) hit his first home run of the year and drove in two runs along with Art Howe (1978 HOU). LeHigh Valley outhit Elk County 10-8. Ben Davis (2002 SEA) went 3 for 4. Randy Gumpert (1949 CHA) gave up four runs, two earned, on four hits and three walks in six innings for the loss. Frank Hoerst (1941 PHN) and Jeff Mutis (1993 CLE) combined to give up three runs on four hits in one inning of work. |
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Post by tystates on Apr 20, 2012 8:57:32 GMT -5
June 16, 2012
Lake Erie 7, Allegheny 6
Appalachian 8, Fort McIntosh 3
Delaware Valley 13, Philadelphia 2
Cumberland Valley 5, Laurel 0
Pittsburgh 10, Turkey Island 1
Elk County 7, LeHigh Valley 0
Lake Erie at Allegheny
Erie ends skid [/FONT][/center] Lake Erie scored six runs the last two innings to down the Tribe 7-6 and end an eight-game losing streak. Jack Dunn (1901 BAL) had a double and a triple in those final two frames and three RBI for the Mudpuppies. The teams combined for seven errors and the Indians gave up four unearned runs. Tom Tellmann (1983 MLA) gained credit for his first win with one inning of relief. Ron Kline (1968 PIT) gave up two runs on three hits in the ninth and one run belonging to Joe Page (1949 NYY) but kept from blowing the lead. Curt Leskanic (1995 COL) blew his first save of the season allowing four runs -- one earned -- on two hits in 1 2/3 innings. Joe Beggs (1943 CIN) pitched well, giving up two earned runs on seven hits in 7 1/3 innings. Appalachian at Fort McIntosh
Miners hammer Fort 8-3 [/FONT][/center] Danny Litwhiler (1941 PHN) homered and had four RBI and Keystone State leading-hitter Jake Daubert (1914 BRO) went 3 for 4 with three RBI and Appalachian took it to the Militia 8-3. Paul Hartzell (1977 CAL) improved to 5-4 overall, allowing two earned runs on six hits in 7 1/3 innings. Hal Woodeshick (1964 HOU) and Joe Grzenda (1971 WAS) finished up for him. Pete Suder (1949 PHA) was 3 for 4 with a home run and three RBI for the Militia. Paul Minner (1952 CUB) drops to 1-8 on the year, allowing six runs on six hits in five innings. Philadelphia at Delaware Valley
Minutemen arrest Phillies 13-2 [/FONT][/center] Hugh High (1915 NYY) had four RBI in a 13-2 punishment dealt to the Philadelphia Phillies by the Delaware Valley Minutemen. The Minutemen knocked out 15 hits. Roy Thomas (1903 PHN) and third-string catcher Jack Lapp (1915 PHA) each hit home runs. Mickey Vernon (1953 WAS), Charlie Carr (1914 IND FL) and Lapp each had three hits. Ray Caldwell (1914 NYY) didn't give up a hit until the sixth inning. Caldwell (8-6) gave up two runs on five hits for the complete game win. Walt Masterson (1953 WAS) was blasted for seven runs on six hits in one inning of work. Buster Narum (1964 WAS) went five innings and allowed five runs on seven hits. Laurel at Cumberland Valley
Amish shutout Laurel 5-0 [/FONT][/center] George Winter (1906 BOA) threw an unusual 12-hit shutout as the Amish Men downed the Highlanders 5-0. Winter (7-4) gave up 12 hits and one walk in going the distance for the shutout. It was the third complete game and first shutout of the year for Winter. Both teams had 12 hits with the Amish leaving 14 men on base and the Highlanders stranding 12. Bruce Dal Canton (1972 KCA) allowed two earned runs on eight hits in five innings for the loss. Laurel pitchers issued eight walks. Billy Cox (1952 BRO) went 3 for 4 with two RBI. Greg Gross (1984 PHN) and Cliff Heathcote (1926 CUB) each had three hits. Cumberland Valley swept the three-game series and are now 34-33 overall. Pittsburgh at Turkey Island
Thomas, Sauer homer again,
Bucs bash Turks 10-1 [/FONT][/center] Frank Thomas (1954 PIT) homered for the third day in a row, Hank Sauer (1954 CUB) crushed his 20th of the year, and the Pittsburgh Pirates hammered the Susquehannocks 10-1. Al Mamaux (1915 PIT) carried a shutout into the ninth inning before giving way to Russ Kemmerer (1960 CHA), who has been called up to replace the injured Bob Purkey (1961 CIN). Mamaux was charged with one run on six hits in picking up his 10th win of the season. Thomas ended the day 4 for 5 with three runs scored and two RBI. Tom Satriano (1968 CAL) went 3 for 4. Elmer Knetzer (1914 PIT FL) pitched into the ninth inning and allowed eight runs, six earned, on 12 hits with six strikeouts. The Pirates have won seven in a row, eight of their last 10, and are 12-3 in the month of June. Pittsburgh has opened a four-game lead in the West over the Highlanders, who have dropped three straight. LeHigh Valley at Elk County
Ryba leads Elks to 7-0 win [/FONT][/center] Mike Ryba (1944 BOA) turned in a nice eight-hit shutout in a 7-0 win for Elk County over LeHigh Valley. Ryba (5-2) walked one and struck out three in finishing the game. He gave up two hits in the ninth but held for the shutout. It was the first complete game and shutout of the season for Ryba. Jimmy Slagle (1902 CUB) went 2 for 4 with three RBI for the Outdoorsmen. Joe Cascarella (1934 PHA) got the callup for his first start of the year for the Industrialists. He pitched into the seventh inning and had allowed three runs on five hits and three walks. Marty O'Toole (1914 PIT) couldn't get out of the inning as Elk County put up four runs in the seventh. Elk County swept the three-game series and a 6 1/2 games behind the Pirates in the West. |
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Post by tystates on Apr 21, 2012 17:30:19 GMT -5
LeHigh Valley at Allegheny
Furillo homers to win in 16th [/FONT][/center] Carl Furillo (1953 BRO) went deep in the top of the 16th inning and LeHigh Valley edged the Indians 5-4 in the second longest game of the season in the Keystone State League. This was certainly a crazy looking game with not a lot of hitting, a bunch of errors and walks, that added up to a real barn burner. The Industrialists scored three unearned runs in the top of the first inning. The Tribe chipped away and led 4-3 in the ninth inning. A two-out triple by Al Spangler (1964 HOU) tied the game. Both teams saw some great relief pitching to send the game into the night. Rich DeLucia (1995 SLN) threw four innings and Curly Ogden (1925 WAS) went three and got the win for the Industrialists. The two relievers combined to allow three hits and one walk in seven innings. For the Tribe it was Brian Holton (1988 LAD) giving up the tying run in the ninth. He went five innings, allowing one run on three hits. Curt Leskanic (1995 COL) pitched four innings and gave up the one run on three hits to take the loss. The home run was the first given up by Leskanic this season in 26 2/3 innings. Tom Matchick (1969 DET) lined into a triple play in the top of the 15th inning. Charlie Wagner (1941 BOA) started for LeHigh Valley and went nine innings, giving up four runs on seven hits and five walks. Tim Conroy (1983 OAK) threw the first seven innings for the Indians and allowed three unearned runs, five hits, five walks and struck out six in seven innings. Furillo finished the game 3 for 8. Bill McKenchnie (1914 IND FL) went 3 for 6 for Allegheny. LeHigh left 15 men on base and Allegheny stranded 11. |
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Post by tystates on Apr 22, 2012 9:23:57 GMT -5
I'm going to do something slightly different and highlight a series of importance or whatever reason I decree LOL. So the three-game set with Laurel at Pittsburgh will be featured with some background on the teams so far this season, stats, box scores, and a little longer writeup with more game and season notes on the players. Laurel at Pittsburgh (three-game series)[/u] Pirates lead Highlanders by four games in the West Season series: Laurel leads 5-2 Probable pitching matchups: Bob Moose (4-5, 4.66) vs. Frank Smith (7-8, 2.49) Terry Mulholland (10-1, 3.36) vs. Sam McDowell (9-3, 2.12) Bill Phillips (6-4, 3.50) vs. Bill Doak (11-2, 1.31) Versus Pittsburgh: Bob Moose 1-0, opponent avg .087 Terry Mulholland 1-0, opponent avg .286 Bill Phillips 1-1, opponent avg .136 Versus Laurel: Frank Smith 0-2, opponent avg .317 Sam McDowell 1-0, opponent avg .239 Bill Doak 1-1, opponent avg .281 Current: Pittsburgh 7-game winning streak, 8 of last 10 Laurel lost three in a row, 6 of last 10 Pittsburgh hitting .235 vs. Laurel Laurel hitting .284 vs. Pittsburgh Total scoring: Laurel 27, Pittsburgh 24 Three one-run games, Laurel is 2-1 one extra-inning game (Pittsburgh 5-4) Biggest wins: Laurel 8, Pittsburgh 2 Pittsburgh 9, Laurel 0 Battlin' Bucs trim Highlanders 3-1 [/FONT][/center] In a well-pitched ballgame on both sides a home run by Frank Thomas (1954 PIT) put Pittsburgh on top for good in a 3-1 victory over the Laurel Highlanders. The Pirates are rolling on an eight-game winning streak while the Highlanders have now lost four straight and fall five games behind the Bucs in the West. Frank Smith (1909 CHA) took charge on the mound, going eight innings and surrendering just one run on a sacrifice fly by Barney McCosky (1941 DET) in the sixth. Smith (8-8) permited just six hits, walked one and struck out one, bringing his ERA down to 2.41. Smith has won three straight starts, giving up two runs the last 25 innings, and five of his last six decisions. Johnny Miljus (1927 PIT) handled the ninth for his 13th save. Miljus hadn't pitched in a week and has recorded the save in his last six outings. Bob Moose (1968 PIT) worked hard against his former team. Moose (4-6) fought his way through 7 2/3 innings, giving up 12 hits, one walk, and struck out a season-high 10. Moose has dropped his last two starts and is 1-5 his last six decisions. This is also the third time he allowed 12 hits in a game. Pittsburgh got on the board in the bottom of the second with singles by Hank Sauer (1954 CUB) and Thomas and a sac fly by Buddy Bell (HER). The Pirates had two men on in the fourth with singles by Glenn Beckert (1971 CUB) and Bell but didn't score. The fifth saw the Highlanders threaten with a single by Charlie Hickman (1902 CLE) and Ken Griffey Sr. (1977 CIN) but Rich Rollins (1964 MIN) hit into a double play. In the bottom of the frame Scoops Carey (1902 WAS) singled and Honus Wagner (HOF) doubled with one out but Moose got out of the jam. Ed Abbaticchio (1903 BON) walked, went to third on Lou Klimchock's (1969 CLE) base hit and scored on a fly ball by McCosky to tie the game 1-1 in the sixth. Thomas homered in the bottom of the inning, his fourth consecutive day with a dinger and fifth in that span, to take a 2-1 lead. Wagner tripled in the seventh and Beckert brought him home with a base hit for an insurance run. Pittsburgh put two men on in the eighth with two out but Bobby Locke (1960 CLE) left them there. Miljus allowed a single to Hickman in the ninth but that was it. |
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Post by tystates on Apr 22, 2012 20:14:32 GMT -5
June 17, 2012
Cumberland Valley 8, Delaware Valley 5
LeHigh Valley 5, Allegheny 4 (16 inn)
Pittsburgh 3, Laurel 1
Philadelphia 6, Appalachian 5
Fort McIntosh 7, Lake Erie 3
Turkey Island 6, Elk County 5 (12 inn)
Cumberland Valley at Delaware Valley
Amish run over Minutemen [/FONT][/center] A five-run first inning propelled the Amish Men to an 8-5 win over East-leading Delaware Valley. Eddie Plank (HOF) worked into the eighth inning for the win, allowing five runs, four earned, on six hits. Plank (3-7) also walked six and struck out four. Jim Todd (1975 OAK) went the last two frames for his fourth save. Cumberland Valley smacked Bobby Shantz (1952 PHA) around for five runs on six hits in the first inning. Shantz (8-6) has lost four of his last five starts. Tom Brookens (1980 DET) hit a three-run homer and finished 3 for 5. Tom Herr (1985 SLN) was 3 for 5, three runs scored and a home run, and Jimmy Sheckard (1901 BRO) was also 3 for 5. The Amish outhit the Minutemen 15-8. Lew Richie (1906 PHN) went five innings for the Minutemen and Herb Pennock (HOF) pitched three innings of relief. They combined to allow three runs, one earned, on nine hits. The Amish are on a four-game winning streak. Plank had received a no-decision in his last three starts. LeHigh Valley at Allegheny
Furillo homers to win in 16th [/FONT][/center] Carl Furillo (1953 BRO) went deep in the top of the 16th inning and LeHigh Valley edged the Indians 5-4 in the second longest game of the season in the Keystone State League. This was certainly a crazy looking game with not a lot of hitting, a bunch of errors and walks, that added up to a real barn burner. The Industrialists scored three unearned runs in the top of the first inning. The Tribe chipped away and led 4-3 in the ninth inning. A two-out triple by Al Spangler (1964 HOU) tied the game. Both teams saw some great relief pitching to send the game into the night. Rich DeLucia (1995 SLN) threw four innings and Curly Ogden (1925 WAS) went three and got the win for the Industrialists. The two relievers combined to allow three hits and one walk in seven innings. For the Tribe it was Brian Holton (1988 LAD) giving up the tying run in the ninth. He went five innings, allowing one run on three hits. Curt Leskanic (1995 COL) pitched four innings and gave up the one run on three hits to take the loss. The home run was the first given up by Leskanic this season in 26 2/3 innings. Tom Matchick (1969 DET) lined into a triple play in the top of the 15th inning. Charlie Wagner (1941 BOA) started for LeHigh Valley and went nine innings, giving up four runs on seven hits and five walks. Tim Conroy (1983 OAK) threw the first seven innings for the Indians and allowed three unearned runs, five hits, five walks and struck out six in seven innings. Furillo finished the game 3 for 8. Bill McKenchnie (1914 IND FL) went 3 for 6 for Allegheny. LeHigh left 15 men on base and Allegheny stranded 11. Terry Matchick hit into a triple play in the 15th inning. Carl Furillo home run 16th inning first allowed by Curt Leskanic Laurel at Pittsburgh
Battlin' Bucs trim Highlanders 3-1 [/FONT][/center] In a well-pitched ballgame on both sides a home run by Frank Thomas (1954 PIT) put Pittsburgh on top for good in a 3-1 victory over the Laurel Highlanders. The Pirates are rolling on an eight-game winning streak while the Highlanders have now lost four straight and fall five games behind the Bucs in the West. Frank Smith (1909 CHA) took charge on the mound, going eight innings and surrendering just one run on a sacrifice fly by Barney McCosky (1941 DET) in the sixth. Smith (8-8) permited just six hits, walked one and struck out one, bringing his ERA down to 2.41. Smith has won three straight starts, giving up two runs the last 25 innings, and five of his last six decisions. Johnny Miljus (1927 PIT) handled the ninth for his 13th save. Miljus hadn't pitched in a week and has recorded the save in his last six outings. Bob Moose (1968 PIT) worked hard against his former team. Moose (4-6) fought his way through 7 2/3 innings, giving up 12 hits, one walk, and struck out a season-high 10. Moose has dropped his last two starts and is 1-5 his last six decisions. This is also the third time he allowed 12 hits in a game. Pittsburgh got on the board in the bottom of the second with singles by Hank Sauer (1954 CUB) and Thomas and a sac fly by Buddy Bell (HER). The Pirates had two men on in the fourth with singles by Glenn Beckert (1971 CUB) and Bell but didn't score. The fifth saw the Highlanders threaten with a single by Charlie Hickman (1902 CLE) and Ken Griffey Sr. (1977 CIN) but Rich Rollins (1964 MIN) hit into a double play. In the bottom of the frame Scoops Carey (1902 WAS) singled and Honus Wagner (HOF) doubled with one out but Moose got out of the jam. Ed Abbaticchio (1903 BON) walked, went to third on Lou Klimchock's (1969 CLE) base hit and scored on a fly ball by McCosky to tie the game 1-1 in the sixth. Thomas homered in the bottom of the inning, his fourth consecutive day with a dinger and fifth in that span, to take a 2-1 lead. Wagner tripled in the seventh and Beckert brought him home with a base hit for an insurance run. Pittsburgh put two men on in the eighth with two out but Bobby Locke (1960 CLE) left them there. Miljus allowed a single to Hickman in the ninth but that was it. Appalachian at Philadelphia
Jacoby, Campy homer,
Phils win 6-5 [/FONT][/center] The Phillies scored early and then held on to beat the Coal Miners 6-5. Roy Campanella (HOF) and Brook Jacoby (1987 CLE) each went deep for Philly. Campy added a double and triple to his stat line. Bucky Walters (1944 CIN) collected the win, allowing four runs on seven hits in six innings. Walters (6-9) gave up a leadoff home run to Ron Northey (1944 PHN) in the seventh. Walters has won four of his last five decisions. Jack Meyer (1959 PHN) and Lefty Weinert (1927 CUB) held down the fort and Mike Koplove (2002 ARI) got the last two outs for his ninth save. Ed Walsh (HOF) took the loss, falling to 10-8. He gave up six runs -- four earned -- on nine hits in seven innings. Lake Erie at Fort McIntosh
Rowan leads Militia to 7-3 win [/FONT][/center] Jack Rowan (1910 CIN) pitched a complete game and Fort McIntosh squashed the Mudpuppies 7-3. Rowan (6-5) gave up three runs on seven hits and struck out seven in going the distance. Rowan has won six of his last seven starts and this was his third complete game. Jack Clark (1987 SLN) hit his 11th home run of the year with Baldy Louden (1914 BUF FL) and Pete Suder (1949 PHA) each adding two RBI. Bill Carrick (1901 WAS) took the loss. A five-run third inning put Erie down 5-1. Carrick (2-8) allowed five runs on five hits and three walks in three innings. Carrick has lost three straight and six of his last seven starts. Elk County at Turkey Island
Turks outlast Elks in 12 [/FONT][/center] A sacrifice fly by Mike Mowrey (1910 SLN) was the difference in a 6-5 win for Turkey Island over Elk County in 12 innings. The game started with Bob Shawkey (1916 NYY) giving up three unearned runs on four hits and leaving the game with an injury in the fifth. Unlikely heroes was the theme of the day as Jimmy Sebring (1903 PIT) had a double, triple and two RBI for the Outdoorsmen, but is only hitting .171 for the season. Turkey Island's Otto Knabe (1914 BAL FL) hit a three-run homer, his second of the year, that tied the game 3-3. Knabe is batting a mere .169 on the year. Rip Collins (1934 SLN) had a home run and tripled to lead off the bottom of the 12th and scored to win the game on the sac fly. Joe Klink (1990 OAK) went one inning for his first win of the season. Doug Brocail (1998 DET) gave up one run on five hits in four innings for the loss. |
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Post by tystates on Apr 23, 2012 15:26:05 GMT -5
Laurel at Pittsburgh
Pirate pitching too much for Highlanders [/FONT][/center] For the second day in a row the Pirates gave up just one run to the Highlanders. Sam McDowell (1968 CLE) notched his 10th win with another solid performance in a 5-1 victory for the Bucs as their winning streak climbs to nine games. McDowell (10-3) went 8 2/3 innings and allowed one run on six hits with three walks and seven strikeouts. McDowell has won five straight starts and seven of his last eight decisions, and sports a 2.05 ERA. Pirate pitchers Bill Doak (1914 SLN), McDowell, Al Mamaux (1915 PIT) and Frank Smith (1909 CHA) rank one, three, four and five in the league in ERA. Lew Moren (1909 PHN) got the final out for his second save. The Pirates got good stuff from the bottom of the order. Bill Hallman (1903 PHN) got the start at first base and doubled to drive in two runs and catcher Ed Sadowski (1961 LAA) hit his first home run of the year. Terry Mulholland (1993 PHN) was charged with four runs on five hits in six innings as he drops to 10-2 on the year for the Highlanders. Mulholland had won four straight decisions and not lost since May 12. Hank Sauer (1954 CUB) dropped a single in front of leftfielder Stan Musial (HOF) to give Pittsburgh a 1-0 in the first inning. Laurel tied the game in the second on a leadoff triple by Charlie Hickman (1902 CLE) and a ground out by Ken Griffey Sr. (1977 CIN). The Pirates took the lead in the second on Sadowski's home run. Hallman doubled two runs home in the fourth. The Bucs added an unearned run off Steve Swetonic (1930 PIT) in the seventh on a base hit by Bobby Wallace (HOF). Laurel left eight men on base for the game. They had runners on the corners in the eighth but a pair of strikeouts got McDowell out of the jam. Griffey Sr. singled and a walk to Ken Macha (1980 MON) brought Moren into the game and pinch-hitter Barney McCosky (1941 DET) hit into a fielder's choice to end the game. The Highlanders have dropped five in a row and are now six games behind the Pirates in the West. |
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Post by tystates on Apr 23, 2012 21:00:00 GMT -5
June 18, 2012
Cumberland Valley 5, Delaware Valley 3
Allegheny 3, LeHigh Valley 2
Pittsburgh 5, Laurel 1
Appalachian 5, Philadelphia 3
Fort McIntosh 2, Lake Erie 0
Elk County 4, Turkey Island 1
Cumberland Valley at Delaware Valley
Amish fend off Minutemen 5-3 [/FONT][/center] Two unearned runs scored in the first inning and that ended up being the difference as Cumberland Valley knocked off Delaware Valley 5-3. Ken Raffensberger (1951 CIN) pitched 7 2/3 innings for his 10th win of the year. The lefty allowed one run on eight hits and struck out eight. Raffensberger (10-2) has won four straight decisions and is now 10-1 since a loss on April 26. Bruce Sutter (HER) got out of trouble in the eighth but gave up two runs in the ninth before picking up his fifth save. The Minutemen outhit the Amish 12-8. Mickey Vernon (1953 WAS) went 5 for 5. Lew Krausse (1968 OAK) took the loss, allowing three runs -- one earned -- on six hits in seven innings. Krausse (7-2) had not lost since April 8. Cumberland Valley is on a five-game winning streak. LeHigh Valley at Allegheny
Indians stab Industrialists 3-2 [/FONT][/center] A three-run third inning was all the Indians managed but it was enough to upend the Industrialists 3-2. Rick Krivda (1995 BAL) got his second win of the year, allowing two runs on seven hits in 6 1/3 innings. Brian Holton (1988 LAD) allowed one hit the rest of the way for his sixth save. Three consecutive run-scoring singles by Bill Robinson (1977 PIT), Dick Groat (1960 PIT) and Fred Hartman (1901 CHA) was all the offense for LeHigh Valley. Cal Abrams (1954 BAL) threw out Tom Matchick (1969 DET) at the plate in the top of the ninth inning. Holton struck out Carl Furillo (1953 BRO) to end the game with runners on the corners. Tommy Hughes (1941 PHN) made his first start of the year for LeHigh Valley. He allowed three runs, two earned, on six hits in six innings. Laurel at Pittsburgh
Pirate pitching too much for Highlanders [/FONT][/center] For the second day in a row the Pirates gave up just one run to the Highlanders. Sam McDowell (1968 CLE) notched his 10th win with another solid performance in a 5-1 victory for the Bucs as their winning streak climbs to nine games. McDowell (10-3) went 8 2/3 innings and allowed one run on six hits with three walks and seven strikeouts. McDowell has won five straight starts and seven of his last eight decisions, and sports a 2.05 ERA. Pirate pitchers Bill Doak (1914 SLN), McDowell, Al Mamaux (1915 PIT) and Frank Smith (1909 CHA) rank one, three, four and five in the league in ERA. Lew Moren (1909 PHN) got the final out for his second save. The Pirates got good stuff from the bottom of the order. Bill Hallman (1903 PHN) got the start at first base and doubled to drive in two runs and catcher Ed Sadowski (1961 LAA) hit his first home run of the year. Terry Mulholland (1993 PHN) was charged with four runs on five hits in six innings as he drops to 10-2 on the year for the Highlanders. Mulholland had won four straight decisions and not lost since May 12. Hank Sauer (1954 CUB) dropped a single in front of leftfielder Stan Musial (HOF) to give Pittsburgh a 1-0 in the first inning. Laurel tied the game in the second on a leadoff triple by Charlie Hickman (1902 CLE) and a ground out by Ken Griffey Sr. (1977 CIN). The Pirates took the lead in the second on Sadowski's home run. Hallman doubled two runs home in the fourth. The Bucs added an unearned run off Steve Swetonic (1930 PIT) in the seventh on a base hit by Bobby Wallace (HOF). Laurel left eight men on base for the game. They had runners on the corners in the eighth but a pair of strikeouts got McDowell out of the jam. Griffey Sr. singled and a walk to Ken Macha (1980 MON) brought Moren into the game and pinch-hitter Barney McCosky (1941 DET) hit into a fielder's choice to end the game. The Highlanders have dropped five in a row and are now six games behind the Pirates in the West. Appalachian at Philadelphia
Miners nail Phillies 5-3 [/FONT][/center] Philadelphia outhit Appalachian 13-9 but it was the Coal Miners taking home a 5-3 victory. Harry Coveleski (1916 DET) worked hard in picking up his eighth win. Coveleski (8-5) allowed three runs on 12 hits and Joe Grzenda (1971 WAS) finished for his 14th save of the year. Dick Tracewski (1964 LAD) had a big two-run single for the Miners. Philadelphia left 10 men on base and the Miners turned three double plays. Mark Gubicza (1988 KCA) was the loser, giving up five runs on nine hits in seven innings with eight strikeouts. Gubicza (9-6) had won six straight decisions and not lost since May 15. Jeff Leonard (1984 SFN) and Brook Jacoby (1987 CLE) hit home runs for the Phils. Lake Erie at Fort McIntosh
Burkett shuts out Mudpuppies [/FONT][/center] John Burkett (1993 SFN) hurled a five-hit shutout and Fort McIntosh picked up a tidy 2-0 victory over the Mudpuppies. Burkett (6-8) also walked four and struck out three. Lake Erie left nine men on base. Burkett had not won since May 14, going 0-4 in his last seven starts. This was is third complete game and first shutout of the year. Burkett is 2-1 against the Mudpuppies this year. Tito Francona (1959 CLE) and Pete Suder (1949 PHA) had the RBIs for the Militia. Dave Wickersham (1964 DET) took the complete game loss, allowing two runs on eight hits with four walks and seven strikeouts in eight innings. Wickersham (6-9) has lost five consecutive starts. Player-manager Chuck Tanner (1957 CUB) was 3 for 3 for the Militia. Elk County at Turkey Island
Flaherty makes Turks his "Patsys" [/FONT][/center] Patsy Flaherty (1903 CHA) got the call up and his first start of the year for the Outdoorsmen. Flaherty looked like he'd been doing it all season, going the distance and beating the Susquehannocks 4-1. Flaherty scattered 10 hits on the day, walked none and struck out three. Turkey Island left nine men on base. Elk County scored three runs in the top of the first. Pete Vuckovich (1978 SLN) gave up four runs on seven hits in six innings for the loss. Don Hoak (1957 CIN) had two doubles and two RBI for the Elks. John Ward (HOF) went 3 for 4. Mike Mowrey (1910 SLN) and Bob Ramazzotti (1952 CUB) each had three hits for Turkey Island. |
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Post by tystates on Apr 24, 2012 13:58:45 GMT -5
Laurel at Pittsburgh
Bucs trim Highlanders 5-4,
sweep series [/FONT][/center] The series finale saw the Highlanders battle hard as the lead changed hands five times. Glenn Beckert (1971 CUB) plated two runs with a base hit in the sixth and the Pirates won 5-4. Bill Doak (1914 SLN) picked up his league-leading 12th win of the year. Doak (12-2) was tagged for four runs on six hits in six innings and his ERA rose to 1.55. Bob Purkey (1961 CIN) pitched two scorless innings and Johnny Miljus (1927 PIT) notched his 14th save. Stan Musial (HOF) and Ken Griffey Jr. (HER) hit back to back solo home runs off Doak for a 3-2 lead in the fourth inning. A passed ball gave Pittsburgh the tying run in the fifth and Beckert drove in the winning runs in the sixth. Bill Phillips (1902 CIN) took the loss, allowing five runs -- three earned -- on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings. Honus Wagner (HOF) was 3 for 4, a triple, three runs scored and two stolen bases for the Pirates. For the series the Pirates outhit the Highlanders 29-19 and outscored them 13-6. Laurel has lost six in a row and the Bucs have won 10 straight and lead the West by seven games. |
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Post by tystates on Apr 24, 2012 22:10:56 GMT -5
The first trade activity in the Keystone State League has taken place, as reported by the commissioner's office. The two top teams battling it out in the West have both taken steps to try and improve their overall results on the field.
Pittsburgh sends
pitcher Al Mamaux (10-3, 2.15)
third baseman Pete Schaal (14g / .152 / 0 / 2)
to Fort McIntosh for
first baseman Dick Allen (.229 / 16 / 47)
A trade between first-place Pittsburgh and last-place Fort McIntosh in the West. The Militia are no longer the league's worst hitting team as they've put three teams behind them in that category with an overall batting average of .258. The Fort is batting .300 in the month of June. Only the Laurel Highlanders have hit more home runs (74) then the Militia (72). They traded away their leading home run hitter in Dick Allen with 16 and he is tied for the team high in RBI with 47.
The loss of Dick Allen will have an effect on the Militia's lineup, but their problem all year has been a severe lack of pitching. They not only have the worst record in the league at 25-46 but by far the worst team ERA at 5.43. They are 0.78 behind the next worst staff in LeHigh Valley (4.65). The addition of the Pirates' #4 starter Al Mamaux immediately places him as the staff ace. Mamaux is 10-3 and fourth in the league in ERA at 2.15.
The Fort will also move third baseman Paul Schaal into the starting lineup. The Militia now plan to move Pete Suder from third and have him platoon at second base with Mickey Morandini.
From the Pittsburgh perspective, the trade fills a need at first base which was one of only two poor spots in the batting order, the other being catcher. Allen will take over the first base duties from Scoops Carey (.205 / 0 / 5) and Tony Bartirome (.173 / 0 / 7). The Bucs are right in the middle of the pack with 45 home runs on the year and hitting .272 as a team.
The Pirates have by far the best pitching staff in the league and so could afford to give up a top flight pitcher. Bob Purkey (2-1, 2.75) is scheduled to move into the rotation and the Bucs will bring up Russ Kemmerer to fill the spot in the bullpen.
Laurel sends
outfielder Pat Mullin (25g / .293 / 0 / 3)
outfielder Birdie Cree (21g / .170 / 0 / 6)
to Cumberland Valley for
second baseman Nellie Fox (.243 / 0 / 17)
The Highlanders are mired in a six-game losing streak at the same time the Pirates have won 10 in a row. Similar to the Pittsburgh the Highlanders have a potent lineup with little holes. One position they wanted to upgrade was second base. They did that by acquiring Hall of Famer Nellie Fox. He quickly takes over at second base for Ed Abbatichio (.196 / 3 / 20).
Laurel let go starting platoon designated hitter in Pat Mullin. Not only will the defense improve with Fox at second base but the Highlanders are going to move Ed Miller in at shortstop against left-handed starters and let Bob Bailor be the DH, also greatly improving the defense at shortstop.
The Amish Men enjoyed great depth at second base with Max Bishop usually starting in the field and Fox and Tom Herr splitting time as the designated hitter. Herr will take over as the regular DH while Mullin will now platoon in centerfield with Cliff Heathcote. The Amish also added another outfielder in Birdie Cree as they needed more depth at that position.
Philadelphia sends
outfielder Dion James (9g / .200 / 0 / 3)
to Elk County for
pitcher Eric Milton (1-0, 0.00)
The Outdoorsmen are the only team chasing the Pirates and Highlanders that looks like has any chance at all of catching them. The Elks were looking for outfield help and picked up Dion James from the Phillies. James is expected to start in leftfield against righthanders. James was on the opening day roster and the starting lineup but was soon benched and then sent down to the minors.
Philadelphia is in the bottom three of the league in team pitching. Lefty Eric Milton will go right into the rotation and it is hoped he will be a big boost. Milton was recentlly called up by Elk County and threw a three-hit shutout in his only start of the season.
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