2024 PLAYER / PITCHER OF THE WEEK #22

NAME	TEAM	AVG	SLG	G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	R	RBI	K	W	IW	SB	CS	HBP
MONIAK,Mickey	CCC AL	.400	.933	3	15	6	2	0	2	3	8	4	0	0	0	0	0

NAME	CLUB	G	W	L	S	ERA	IP	R	ER	H	K	BB	IBB	WP	BK	HB	HR
MILEY,Wade	HOL AL	2	2	0	0	0.82	11	2	1	8	15	3	0	0	0	1	1

NAME	TEAM	AVG	SLG	G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	R	RBI	K	W	IW	SB	CS	HBP
BURGER,Jake	PRA NL	.318	.909	6	22	7	1	0	4	5	11	4	0	0	0	0	3

NAME	CLUB	G	W	L	S	ERA	IP	R	ER	H	K	BB	IBB	WP	BK	HB	HR
GRAY,Sonny	TEM NL	2	2	0	0	1.42	12	2	2	7	12	4	0	0	0	0	1

Bethesda Bandicoots @ Long Beach Dirt Bags
Summary:	Bethesda comes west and takes 5 of 6 from Long Beach.

Gainsville Swamp Things @ Chicago Mobsters
Preview:	The upcoming series between the Division Rivals, Chicago Mobsters (72-66) and Gainesville Swamp Things (65-72), promises to be a thrilling matchup. The Mobsters, with a slightly better record, are favored to win with odds of 60-40. However, the Swamp Things have shown resilience and could pull off an upset. Fans should expect a competitive series with potential surprises.
Game #1:	The Gainesville Swamp Things triumphed over the Chicago Mobsters with a final score of 7-3. The game started off slow, with Gainesville taking an early lead in the 2nd inning thanks to a solo home run by Max Kepler. Chicago tied it up in the 4th inning with a solo shot from Julio Rodriguez. The Mobsters then took the lead in the 5th inning, but Gainesville quickly responded in the 6th with a home run from Gleyber Torres to tie the game again. The Swamp Things pulled ahead in the 8th inning with a clutch RBI single from Seiya Suzuki, and they extended their lead in the 9th with key hits from Spencer Steer, Matt Duffy, and Ronny Mauricio. Mark Leiter Jr. closed out the game for Gainesville, securing the win. Wily Peralta earned the win, improving his record to 4-4, while Bowden Francis took the loss, dropping to 1-2. Mark Leiter Jr. notched his third save of the season. Final Score: Gainesville 7 – Chicago 3 Win: Wily Peralta 4-4 (5.34) Loss: Bowden Francis 1-2 (1.99) Save: Mark Leiter #3
Game #2:	The Chicago Mobsters dominated the Gainesville Swamp Things in an 8-2 victory. Chicago took an early lead in the bottom of the first inning with a three-run homer by Yandy Díaz. They continued to build their lead with two more runs in the fifth inning, thanks to another clutch hit by Díaz. Julio Rodríguez and Riley Greene added to the score, making it 8-0 by the seventh inning. Gainesville managed to score two runs in the eighth inning, but it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback. Logan Gilbert pitched seven strong innings for Chicago, allowing only two hits and striking out nine. Tyler Mahle took the loss for Gainesville, giving up five runs in four and a third innings. Final Score: Chicago 8 – Gainesville 2 Win: Logan Gilbert 12-7 (3.19) Loss: Tyler Mahle 2-1 (4.63)
Game #3:	The Gainesville Swamp Things edged out the Chicago Mobsters in a thrilling game that saw multiple lead changes and dramatic moments. Gainesville took an early lead in the first inning with a three-run homer by Luis Robert and a solo shot by Seiya Suzuki, making it 4-0. Chicago fought back, scoring in the second and fourth innings, eventually taking a 5-4 lead in the fifth inning. Gainesville tied it up in the eighth, but Chicago regained the lead. In the ninth inning, Seiya Suzuki hit a decisive home run, putting Gainesville ahead 7-6. Hoby Milner closed out the game, securing the win for Gainesville. Final Score: Gainesville 7 – Chicago 6 Win: Jason Foley 2-6 (2.37) Loss: Camilo Doval 1-2 (3.48) Save: Hoby Milner #14
Game #4:	The Chicago Mobsters edged out the Gainesville Swamp Things in a thrilling game that ended with a score of 3-2. Bryce Miller was dominant on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings and earning the win. The Mobsters took an early lead in the bottom of the third inning when Julio Rodriguez hit a three-run homer. Gainesville attempted a comeback in the seventh inning, scoring two runs, but ultimately fell short. Zach Eflin took the loss for the Swamp Things, while Aroldis Chapman secured the save by closing out the ninth inning with two strikeouts. The game was a showcase of strong pitching and timely hitting, with Chicago holding on to their narrow lead until the end. Final Score: Chicago 3 – Gainesville 2 Win: Bryce Miller 9-7 (4.99) Loss: Zach Eflin 12-7 (3.35) Save: Aroldis Chapman #4
Game #5:	The Chicago Mobsters emerged victorious over the Gainesville Swamp Things with a final score of 3-1. The game started with a strong pitching performance from Jesus Luzardo, who struck out 11 batters over seven and two-thirds innings, allowing only one earned run. The Mobsters took an early lead with a solo home run by Yandy Diaz in the first inning. They extended their lead in the third inning with a series of hits, bringing the score to 2-1. Alex Bregman added insurance with a solo home run in the eighth inning. Despite a late-game rally attempt by the Swamp Things, the Mobsters’ bullpen, including a save by Aroldis Chapman, secured the win. Luzardo earned his 13th win of the season, while Zac Gallen took the loss, and Chapman recorded his fifth save. Final Score: Chicago 3 – Gainesville 1 Win: Jesus Luzardo 13-9 (3.61) Loss: Zac Gallen 7-11 (3.96) Save: Aroldis Chapman #5
Game #6:	The Chicago Mobsters edged out the Gainesville Swamp Things with a final score of 5-4. The game saw an early ejection of former Mobster and newly acquired Gainesville player Cristian Pache, who was thrown out in the first inning, after striking out for telling the umpire to “F-OFF”. The Mobsters took an early lead, but Gainesville tied it up in the 6th inning with a three-run homer by Spencer Steer. The game remained tied until the bottom of the 8th when Julio Rodriguez hit a solo home run to give Chicago the lead. Gainesville couldn’t recover in the 9th, sealing the win for Chicago. Unfortunately, Yordan Alvarez suffered an injury after being hit by a pitch and will be out for the next series against Coconut Creek. The win went to Jhoan Duran, who improved to 2-1 with a 2.12 ERA, while Mark Leiter took the loss, falling to 2-2 with a 1.89 ERA. Bryan Abreu earned his 22nd save of the season. Final Score: Chicago 5 – Gainesville 4 Win: Jhoan Duran 2-1 (2.12) Loss: Mark Leiter 2-2 (1.89) Save: Bryan Abreu #22
Summary:	The series between the Chicago Mobsters and Gainesville Swamp Things was highly competitive, with both teams showing resilience and skill. Gainesville started strong with a 7-3 win, highlighted by key hits from Max Kepler and Gleyber Torres. Chicago responded with an 8-2 victory, thanks to Yandy Díaz’s three-run homer and Logan Gilbert’s dominant pitching. Gainesville edged out a 7-6 win in a thrilling game with a decisive home run by Seiya Suzuki. Chicago then secured a narrow 3-2 win, with Bryce Miller striking out 11. The Mobsters continued their momentum with a 3-1 victory, led by Jesus Luzardo’s 11 strikeouts. The final game saw Chicago win 5-4, with Julio Rodriguez’s late home run and Bryan Abreu’s 22nd save. Overall, the series was marked by strong pitching performances and clutch hitting from both teams.

Coconut Creek Crushers @ Detroit Crime
Summary:	CCC whips up on DET as we wait for the off season – final is CCC 5 games DET 1 game UHG!!!!

Fremont Cannons @ Virginia Sluggers
Preview:	Fremont comes to Virginia to pad its lead.
Game #1:	FRE 5-1 FRE only gets 6 hits but they score 5. Hernandez gets #22.
Game #2:	VIR 5-4 Singles by Ruiz and Merrifield along with an error give VIR 3 runs in the 8th for a comeback win.
Game #3:	FRE 11-3 2-run homers from Yastrzemski and Naylor lead a 12 attack.
Game #4:	FRE 9-1 Another easy one a VIR is held to 3 hits. Ohtani and Diaz go yard.
Game #5:	FRE 5-4 2-run homers from Guerrero in the 5th and Gorman in the 6th give FRE a comeback win.
Game #6:	VIR 4-3 Ford’s walk-off double wins it for VIR.
Summary:	FRE takes series 4-2,

Harsens Island Walleye @ Corktown Cycle
Summary:	The Walleye and Cycle split their 6 game series 3-3.

Motor City Muscle @ Dallas Cougars
Summary:	Motor City takes the first game then the Cougars win 5 straight. In their last starts of the season Cole Ragan and Bobby Miller both got wins and had double digit strike outs.

Cincinnati Skyliners @ Hollywood Werewolves
Summary:	Hollywood takes 4 of 6 from Cincinnati.

Mesa Solar Sox @ Southwest Detroit Fighting Chihuahuas
Summary:	Mesa splits six close games as Southwest Detroit is getting tired.

Tempe Tempers @ Valdosta Snappers
Preview:	Tempe At Valdosta. The Snappers never play well against Tempe (does anybody?) but we have a chance to take a chunk out of their lead.
Game #1:	Tempe 6-2. Valdosta bullpen implodes. That is the one area our pitching is solid, the bullpen. Marcel Ozuna knocked in 4 for the Tempers.
Game #2:	Tempe 7-5. Bullpen blows up again as the Tempers score 3 in the 9th and hold on for the win. Ronald Acuna, Jr. hit his 40th HR and swiped his 80th base in a losing cause.
Game #3:	Tempe 12-5. The starter and the bullpen sucked as the Tempers romp. 5 HR’s for Tempe.
Game #4:	Valdosta 8-7. Alan Winans (10-10,5.10) gets the win despite allowing 6 runs. Tanner Scott collected his 34th save.
Game #5:	Tempe 4-0. We help the Tempers offense mostly in check, but the Snappers could only come up with 3 singles for their “attack”. Sonny Gray improves to 17-4.
Game #6:	Tempe 12-2. Tempe rapped out 23 hits. The less said about this game, the better.
Summary:	Tempe went through the Snappers pitchers like the Germans went through France in 1940, taking 5 of 6. They outscored Valdosta 48-22.

Arboga Rats @ Selkirk Steelers
Summary:	Selkirk wins first 5 then loses final game at home to Arboga.

Baltimore Comets @ Columbus Explorers
Preview:	Baltimore and Columbus meet in a battle of poor pitching staffs – and it ends in a Split.
Game #1:	BAL 9-3 in the opener. Lots of Comets get 2 hits a piece – Joey Gallo hits #17.
Game #2:	COL 6-5 as they come back from early 4-0 deficit. Renfroe hits #17 for Baltimore – Columbus gets 3 dingers.
Game #3:	BAL 8-6 (10 innings). Baltimore gets 3 runs in 8th to comeback and tie game, then Renfroe 2 run homer (18) in 10th to win.
Game #4:	COL 5-3 3 run 4th turns the tied and Explorers hang on for win.
Game #5:	COL 3-2 9th inning walk-off win for the good guys sets them up for possible series win. Kelbert Ruiz (12) homers for Baltimore.
Game #6:	BAL 5-3 to split the series. Gallo (18) 2 run homer in 1st along with Renfroe (20) solo shot. Larnach (6) also homers to insure victory.
Summary:	Columbus has rare feat as they finish this series with NO ONE NOW on the IL!!!

Prairie Falcons @ Triple Creek Patriots
Preview:	Falcons swoop into Patriot territory for a 6 game set.
Game #1:	3-3 after 4 full the Patriots chip away by adding single runs in the 5th, 6th and 7th. Three Falcon errors allow 3 unearned runs to score. Casas with the big Prairie hit, a 3-run bomb. PF 3 TCP 6 W: Williamson (13-3) L: Elder (14-6) S: Wilson (17)
Game #2:	Patriots score 4 in the 1st (India Gand Slam) and 5 in the 3rd to bust things open. Somehow Prairie avoids scoring more than one run on 10 hits (four DP’s did not help). Kirilloff had a nice 4-5 day. PF 1 TCP 10 W: Gausman (13-8) L: Boyd (10-13)
Game #3:	Tripe Creek scores in all but two innings as Ashcraft and Estevez were blitzed. Burger’s 2-3 (2 HRs and 4 RBI) had a great game but Patriots pile up 17 hits. PF 4 TCP 12 W: Lorenzen (13-5) L: Ashcraft (10-13)
Game #4:	0-0 heading into the 9th and only 1 hit in the entire game to that point. Kremer sparkled with a 7 inning 1 hit showing. Pepiot said “hold my beer” and went deep (30 batters) twirling 9 innings of 1 hit ball! Burger with another HR (3-run variety). PF 4 TCP 0 W: Pepiot (5-0) L: Staumont (2-1)
Game #5:	1-1 after 5 full until Patriots explode for 6 off Muller/Kelly. Kelly brought a gas can to the mound and in just 6 batters allows 3 hits and a walk. PF 1 TCP 7 W: Curry (4-1) L: Muller (1-4)
Game #6:	Things looked well in hand heading into the 9th. Up 11-2, and in the finale, clearly the Patriot pen was planning dinner out until the Falcons plate 5. Sanchez 3-5 (2 RBI), and Kirilloff (2-5) led the visitors. PF 7 TCP 11 W: Jameson (2-1) L: Rom (0-4)
Summary:	Patriots take 5 of 6 in a wild series.

Yucaipa Road Runners @ Sacramento Capitals
Summary:	The Road Runners do some damage to the Capitals, taking 6 games in a full blown road sweep!

Tijuana Bottle Rockets @ Southbend Lynx
Preview:	Tijuana travels to Southbend for a 6 game series.
Game #1:	Southbend 4, Tijuana 1 SBL P.Avila is the story as he goes 6IP giving up only 1 run.
Game #2:	Southbend 6, Tijuana 3 Muncy rbi-1b in the the 5th gives SBL the lead, Bichette 2-run HR in the 7th puts it away.
Game #3:	Tijuana 5, Southbend 4 Happ 2-run HR in the 8th gives TIJ the lead; SBL Escobar ties it the 9th with an rbi-1b. TIJ Martini with the solo-HR in the 13th for the game winner .
Game #4:	Tijuana 5, Southbend 1 TIJ F.Valdez is the man as he goes 8.1IP scattering 8 hits with 2 walks while fanning 8 for the win. TIJ Senzel with a big 3-run HR in the 3rd.
Game #5:	Southbend 3, Tijuana 2 TIJ Happ hits solo-HR in 9th to tie the game; SBL Altuve wins it in the 10th with a rbi-2b.
Game #6:	Southbend 6, Tijuana 1 SBL P.Avila is tough once again as he goes 6.1 giving up only 1 run on 2 hits, his only negative was that he did walk 6 while fanning 6. Tucker hits solo-HR in the 1st and big 3-run HR in the 8th to help lead SBL to win.
Summary:	Southbend and Tijuana split the first 4 games and then the Lynx manage to win the last 2 for a 4-2 series win.
Southwest Detroit Fighting Chihuahuas @ Gainsville Swamp Things
Preview:	Southwest Detroit heads back to Gainesville to make up a game from week 4.
Game #1:	With Corbin Burnes on the mound the Gainesville hitters were not concerned and chased him after he recorded just 1 out in the 4th. Luis Robert had 2 home runs off of Burnes and Gainesville had 4 as a team with one from Seiya Suzuki and a rare one from Tyler Nevin. Brendan Rodgers got a 2 run shot for Southwest Detroit off German Marquez. Unfortunately for Southwest Detroit, they had no issues hitting it was just getting runs to score as they left 9 stranded. Gainesville got 3 scoreless from the pen to keep the door shut. Gainesville 7 Southwest Detroit 3 W: G. Marquez (3-2) L: C. Burnes (8-9)
Summary:	Gainesville gets a much needed win but it does feel like it is too little too late to get the final wild card spot in the AL. These teams will square off for 6 at Southwest Detroit this next week.