2024 PLAYER / PITCHER OF THE WEEK #24

NAME	TEAM	AVG	SLG	G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	R	RBI	K	W	IW	SB	CS	HBP
BELT,Brandon	CHI AL	.364	1.273	5	11	4	1	0	3	3	11	4	2	0	0	0	0

NAME	CLUB	G	W	L	S	ERA	IP	R	ER	H	K	BB	IBB	WP	BK	HB	HR
CANNING,Griffin	FRE AL	2	2	0	0	0.00	12	0	0	7	12	2	0	0	0	1	0

NAME	TEAM	AVG	SLG	G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	R	RBI	K	W	IW	SB	CS	HBP
VARSHO,Daulton	COL NL	.478	.783	6	23	11	1	0	2	5	9	3	2	0	1	0	0

NAME	CLUB	G	W	L	S	ERA	IP	R	ER	H	K	BB	IBB	WP	BK	HB	HR
FUJINAMI,Shintaro	PRA NL	1	1	0	0	0.00	9	0	0	1	12	4	0	0	0	0	0

Chicago Mobsters @ Tijuana Bottle Rockets
Preview:	The upcoming series between the Chicago Mobsters and the Tijuana Bottle Rockets promises to be an exciting matchup. The Mobsters, currently leading the American League Central with a 78-66 record, are just three wins away from securing their 28th consecutive season with a .500 or better winning percentage. They are entering the series with strong momentum, having won 9 of their last 10 games. On the other hand, the Bottle Rockets, holding a 76-68 record and sitting in second place in the same division, have been more inconsistent, going 5-5 in their last 10 games. Chicago has had the upper hand in their previous encounters this season, winning 5 out of 6 games against Tijuana. Given these factors, the odds favor Chicago to win the series, but Tijuana’s potential to challenge should not be underestimated.
Game #1:	The Tijuana Bottle Rockets edged out the Chicago Mobsters with a final score of 5-4. The game started with both teams struggling to get on the board, but Tijuana took the lead in the 2nd inning with a single by Gabriel Moreno driving in Leody Taveras. Chicago responded in the 4th inning with a three-run homer by Ke’Bryan Hayes, followed by a two-run homer by Cedric Mullins in the 6th inning, extending their lead to 5-1. Chicago fought back in the 7th inning with a three-run homer by Brandon Belt, closing the gap to 5-4. However, Tijuana’s bullpen held strong, with Brock Stewart securing the save in the 9th inning. Spencer Strider earned the win, improving his record to 16-4, while Julio Urias took the loss, dropping to 6-6. Stewart earned his 8th save of the season. Final Score: Tijuana 5 – Chicago 4 Win: Spencer Strider 16-4 (2.50) Loss: Julio Urias 6-6 (4.80) Save: Brock Stewart #8
Game #2:	The Chicago Mobsters secured a 4-1 victory over the Tijuana Bottle Rockets in a well-fought game. The Mobsters took an early lead in the third inning when Yordan Alvarez scored on a close play at the plate. Gabriel Moreno extended the lead in the sixth with a textbook hit-and-run, bringing in Julio Rodriguez. Tijuana managed to get on the board in the bottom of the sixth with a double play that allowed Ian Happ to score. However, Chicago added two more insurance runs in the eighth and ninth innings, including a bases-loaded walk that brought in another run. Jesus Luzardo pitched six strong innings, giving up just one run and striking out seven. Aroldis Chapman closed out the game, earning his sixth save of the season. Final Score: Chicago 4 – Tijuana 1 Win: Jesus Luzardo 15-9 (3.51) Loss: Eury Perez 5-8 (3.96) Save: Aroldis Chapman #6
Game #3:	The Tijuana Bottle Rockets emerged victorious over the Chicago Mobsters with a final score of 2-0. The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the fifth inning when Tucker Barnhart hit a solo home run to give the Bottle Rockets a 1-0 lead. The Bottle Rockets added another run in the seventh inning due to an error by Julio Rodriguez, which allowed Nick Martini to score. Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings, allowing only three hits and striking out seven, earning his 13th win of the season. Bryce Miller also pitched well for the Mobsters, striking out ten over seven innings but took the loss. Jeff Hoffman closed out the game for his fourth save of the season. Final Score: Tijuana 2 – Chicago 0 Win: Framber Valdez 13-7 (2.20) Loss: Bryce Miller 10-8 (4.49) Save: Jeff Hoffman #4
Game #4:	In a thrilling 12-inning game, the Chicago Mobsters edged out the Tijuana Bottle Rockets with a final score of 3-2. The game started with both teams struggling to score, but the Bottle Rockets took an early lead in the 2nd inning with a home run by K. Hayes. The Mobsters responded in the 7th inning with a solo home run by W. Adames, tying the game at 1-1. L. Arraez then hit another home run in the 8th inning, giving the Mobsters a 2-1 lead. However, I. Paredes of the Bottle Rockets tied the game again with a solo home run in the bottom of the 9th inning, sending the game into extra innings. In the top of the 12th inning, L. Taveras grounded out but managed to drive in the go-ahead run, making it 3-2. Bowden Francis closed out the game for the Mobsters, securing the win. Final Score: Chicago 3 – Tijuana 2 (12 Innings) Win: Bowden Francis 2-2 (1.66) Loss: Brock Stewart 3-2 (2.63)
Game #5:	The Chicago Mobsters emerged victorious over the Tijuana Bottle Rockets with a final score of 9-7. The Mobsters took an early lead with a home run by Alex Bregman in the first inning, followed by a series of hits and walks that brought the score to 3-0. Brandon Belt‘s three-run homer in the second inning extended their lead to 6-0. Despite a strong comeback attempt by the Bottle Rockets, including a three-run homer by Evan Carter in the eighth inning, the Mobsters held on to their lead. Logan Gilbert secured the win with a solid pitching performance, while Brian Abreu earned his 23rd save of the season. Reese Olson took the loss for the Bottle Rockets. Final Score: Chicago 9 – Tijuana 7 Win: Logan Gilbert 15-7 (3.04) Loss: Reese Olson 4-10 (4.35) Save: Brian Abreu #23
Game #6:	The Chicago Mobsters secured a decisive 6-1 victory over the Tijuana Bottle Rockets. The game started strong for Chicago with Brandon Belt‘s two-run homer in the first inning. Belt continued to shine, adding a two-run double in the third, giving the Mobsters a 4-0 lead. Tijuana’s only run came from Ian Happ‘s solo homer in the third inning. Chicago’s Jesus Luzardo was dominant on the mound, striking out 11 over eight innings, while Tijuana’s Spencer Strider struggled, giving up four runs over seven and two-thirds innings. The Mobsters added two more runs in the ninth, sealing their win. Luzardo earned his 16th win of the season, while Strider took the loss, his fifth of the year. Final Score: Chicago 6 – Tijuana 1 Win: Jesus Luzardo 16-9 (3.41) Loss: Spencer Strider 16-5 (2.59)
Summary:	The Chicago Mobsters and Tijuana Bottle Rockets had an intense series with notable performances and close games. The Mobsters won four out of six games, showcasing their dominance. Key highlights include Brandon Belt‘s consistent power hitting, including a three-run homer and a two-run double, and Jesus Luzardo‘s stellar pitching, striking out 11 in one game. Tijuana had strong moments too, with Spencer Strider earning a win. Despite Tijuana’s efforts, including a thrilling 12-inning game, Chicago’s overall performance, especially in clutch moments, secured their series win.

Gainsville Swamp Things @ Detroit Crime
Summary:	Series results is a split 3-3 between to bad teams. Detroir shocked to get 1 win let alone 3 and with 2 weeks left both teams look forward to the off season.

Dallas Cougars @ Virginia Sluggers
Preview:	A couple of “out of it” teams continue to play.
Game #1:	VIR 5-1 Springer and Palacio go yard to give VIR the win.
Game #2:	DAL 3-2 Gimenez rips a 2-run homer in the 8th to give DAL the come from behind win.
Game #3:	DAL 8-4 Jung’s 2 HR’s puts DAL up by 1and then Duran adds a 2-run shot to help DAL get 4 runs in the last 3 innings.
Game #4:	DAL 7-2 Tied after 9, DAL explodes for 5 runs in the 12th to emphatically win.
Game #5:	VIR 6-5 VIR had the game until DAL scored 4 in the 9th to tie it. Reynolds saved VIR with a walk-off double in the bottom of the 9th.
Game #6:	DAL 4-2 Another tie game in the 9th. This time DAL puts 2 runs up in the 11th and holds on to win.
Summary:	DAL takes series 4-2 as VIR pitching fades.

Tempe Tempers @ Selkirk Steelers
Preview:	Selkirk is in second place because Tempe is just too good. Selkirk should win over 100 games and get a wild card, while Tempe is once again proving his team is the Evil Empire of the league.
Game #1:	Grey was great and Martinez homered up 6-0 thru 5 looked like a Tempe blow out, but Selkirk showed hart. Tied the game as Stewart and Locastro in off the bench in the blow out hit homers and Kimbrel went the final 2 innings for the extra inning win. Selkirk 7 Tempe 6 (10)
Game #2:	Perez and Garcia homer but it was enough as the Tempe pen held on to the 4-3 win.
Game #3:	Cole wins his 25th! Martinez homered and Albies hit 2 in the Tempe blowout 8-2. Alonso did hit two homers off Cole for Selkirk.
Game #4:	A Boggarts homer int he 10th changes the game in the 10th. Tempe 4 Selkrik 1
Game #5:	Cease was great his shutout lost as Martinez homered again. But Selkirk hit grey as Semien and McLain homer. Selkirk 5 Tempe 1
Game #6:	Again Tempe hits selkirk ace Gibson a 21 game winner hard. Jones Ramirez Albies and Gomes all homer for Tempe. Tempe 7 Selkirk 3
Summary:	Selkrik reaches 99 wins winning 2 of 6 from Tempe. Tempes at 109 with a magic number of 3. POW – Tempe – Martinez – Pitcher Cease 9 innings 6 hits 1 run 1 walk 14 strikeouts

Triple Creek Patriots @ Corktown Cycle
Preview:	Both teams settling into their likely playoff positions with a couple weeks left in the regular season.
Game #1:	Corktown pitching decided to take the day off as it was all Patriots from start to finish. Every TC starter scored a run Triple Creek 20-2 W. Michael Lorenzen CG 14-5 L. Jose Berrios 13-10
Game #2:	Back to baseball. Corktown wins a tight one. Corktown 3-2 W. Tanner Bibee 11-10 L. Max Scherzer CG 13-6 S. Yerry De Los Santos (3)
Game #3:	Corktown gets 4 in the first started by a 2 out Alex Verdugo solo home run. Corktown 5-1 W. Josiah Gray 10-8 L. Shane Bieber CG 8-4
Game #4:	Brandon Williamson gives Triple Creek a nice boost and goes 9 strong. We have yet to see a Patriot reliever in this series. Triple Creek 5-2 W. Brandon Williamson CG 14-3 L. Colin Rea 7-5
Game #5:	If you’re going to beat Patriot pitching you have to win 2-1 games. Still on the lookout for a Triple Creek relief pitcher. Corktown 2-1 W. Brayan Bello 16-6 L. Kevin Gausman CG 13-9
Game #6:	How about a complete game from Dean Kremer? Sure, why not. Cody Bellinger gives TPC 4 RBI before being lifted in a blow out. Triple Creek 11-0 W. Dean Kremer 11-6 L. Jose Berrios 13-11
Summary:	Triple Creek and Corktown split the series 3-3, but the story goes to the Patriot starters. 6 different pitchers all going 9 innings strong. The relievers were left at home and not used for 1 batter.

Fremont Cannons @ Mesa Solar Sox
Preview:	1st Place Fremont takes on last place Mesa for six games.
Game #1:	Fremont 11 Mesa 3 Canning throws 6 innings of shutout ball. Ohtani pokes two homers. Gorman goes 4 for 4. Ohtani and Donaldson both had 3 RBI. Fremont bangs out 17 hits.
Game #2:	Mesa 2 Fremont 1 Barlow picks up the win in relief. Gunnar Henderson and Tovar knock in the 2 runs for Mesa.
Game #3:	Fremont 8 Mesa 6 Gorman and Teoscar Hernandez go yard. Cannons have 15 hits for Fremont. Suarez and Huff hit homers for Mesa.
Game #4:	Mesa 3 Fremont 2 (11) Raley picks up the win in relief (3-9). Wow. Patrick Bailey with2 hits for Mesa. Vladdy hits a homer for Fremont.
Game #5:	Fremont 5 Mesa 4 Hernandez, Buxton, and Elly De La Cruz hit bombs. Whitlock goes to 13-4.
Game #6:	Fremont 13 Mesa 2 The Cannons bang out 17 hits. Gorman who has a good series hits 2 homers with 4 RBI. Hays, Ohtani, and Buxton hit homers as well as Fremont wins easily.
Summary:	Fremont wins 4 of 6 from Mesa.

Bethesda Bandicoots @ Baltimore Comets
Preview:	N.L. East division leaders, the Bethesda Bandicoots (93-51) visit 4th place Baltimore (65-79). Bethesda enters the series winners of 6 straight, Baltimore is headed in the opposite direction, dropping 5 straight.
Game #1:	Jameson Taillon and 3 relievers shutout the Bandicoots. Bethesda had 11 hits but failed to score. Joey Gallo homered (19) and Keibert Ruiz hit a pair of roundtrippers (13 & 14) for the Comets. BANDICOOTS 0 / 11 / 1 COMETS 5 / 7 / 1 WP – Taillon (9-12) LP – Kelly (15-6) S – Young (2)
Game #2:	Adam Duvall triples, homers (30), and knocks in four, and Jeff McNeil has 4 hits and scores 3 runs to lead Bethesda to a 7-3 victory. George Kirby runs his record to 19-5 with the win. BANDICOOTS 7 / 12 / 1 COMETS 3 / 9 / 1 WP – Kirby (19-5) LP – Mikolas (6-18)
Game #3:	Bethesda battles back from a 6-2 deficit to win game 3 7-6. The Bandicoots had 4 homeruns in the game: Jake Meyers (12), Ryan O’hearn (10), Nick Castellanos (24), and Andrew Vaughn (12). Joey Gallo (20) hit his 2nd homerun of the series for the Comets. BANDICOOTS 7 / 11 / 0 COMETS 6 / 8 / 0 WP – Anderson (2-2) LP – Rogers (3-5) S – Hader (32)
Game #4:	Adam Duvall‘s 3-run homerun in the 8th propels the Bandicoots to a 4-2 victory. Baltimore could only muster 2 hits, one of which was a Keibert Ruiz homerun (15), off Bethesda pitching. BANDICOOTS 4 / 7 / 2 COMETS 2 / 2 / 0 WP – Gibaut (5-1) LP – Young (2-3) S – Hader (33)
Game #5:	For the second time in the series, Baltimore shuts out Bethesda 5-0. Roansy Contreras and Jesus Soriano combined to limit the Bandicoots to only 4 hits and 3 walks. Bryson Stott singled, homered (21), knocked in a pair, and stole his 37th base of the season for the Comets. BANDICOOTS 0 / 4 / 1 COMETS 5 / 10 / 0 WP – Contreras (7-8) LP – Detmers (6-10)
Game #6:	Baltimore rallies from a 3-run deficit to tie the game in the 7th and ultimately win it in the 12th. Jasson Dominguez had 4 hits, including 2 homeruns, and knocked in 4 to lead the Comets. Nick Castellanos had a big day for the Bandicoots, with 2 hits, including a homerun (25), and 4 RBIs. BANDICOOTS 6 / 12 / 3 COMETS 7 / 10 / 1 WP – Rogers (4-5) LP – Chavez (4-1)
Summary:	After dropping 3 of the first 4 games, Baltimore battles back to win games 5 and 6 to earn the series split.

Sacramento Capitals @ Harsens Island Walleye
Summary:	The Capitals take 5 of 6, from the Walleye.

Hollywood Werewolves @ Coconut Creek Crushers
Preview:	Big test for CCC as HOL lines up their top SP grades for this one.
Game #1:	The CCC defense doomed this one early, giving up 5 unearned runs in the first 3 innings. May didn’t need it as he threw 7 scoreless. HOL wins easily 9-3.
Game #2:	HOL blows out to a 7-0 lead. CCC finally starts to show some life chipping back to within 2. HOL turns it back on and again wins easily 11-6.
Game #3:	Musgrove vs Kershaw is quickly 3-3 after 2 innings. Both guys and the bullpens clamp down and the game goes extra inning still tied at 3. Ottavino is wild and walks two guys and Poche gives up the game winning hit as CCC finally wins one 4-3.
Game #4:	HOL blows up Snell and continues hitting while rolling to an 11-1 rout.
Game #5:	Webb outduels Miley as CCC wins a good game 4-2.
Game #6:	CCC gets to May this time and carries a 4-2 lead into the 8th. Marte hits a 2-run HR for HOL to tie it and again we go to extra innings. HOL finally runs out of good RPs after the 12th. Grade 3 Wolf comes on in the 13th. Naturally he throws zeroes in both the 13th and 14th. Finally CCC pushes across the winning run in the 15th to win 5-4
Summary:	HOL blows out CCC in their 3 wins. CCC scrapes by in their 3 wins. I happily accept the split.

Valdosta Snappers @ Columbus Explorers
Preview:	Bottom dwellers in NL Central – However Valdosta is way ahead of Columbus and still in the playoff hunt. Spoilers in Ohio…?
Game #1:	Valdosta easily dusts off Columbus after a 4 run 3rd. Their 14 hits produce 8 runs and Toussaint only gives up 3 hits in his 6 innings (and 2 runs). Homerun barrage for the Snappers: Acuna (44), Rooker (23), Walker (17) and Wendle (5). FINAL VALDOSTA wins 8-4.
Game #2:	Columbus improves in game 2, this time only losing by score of 8-5! Rooker (24) and Lenyn Sosa (16) homer in the winning cause – Rooker drives in 3 with 2 hits. Game was close after 4 when Columbus ties the game with a 4 runs, but a big 4 runs 7th for Snappers seals the deal. FINAL VALDOSTA wins 8-5.
Game #3:	Explorers put up a 4 spot in the 3rd countering the 3 runs scored by Valdosta in the top half. That gave the home team a 5-4 lead which jumped ALL THE WAY to 6-4 in the 7th. No homers for the Snappers but that Acuna guy does steal his 85 base (more to come) in the losing cause. FINAL COLUMBUS wins 6-4.
Game #4:	Clarke Schmidt showed signed of brilliance tossing a 4 hit shutout with 11ks and the Columbus bats were hot enough to score 7 runs! FINAL COLUMBUS wins 7-0.
Game #5:	After a 3-2 Valdosta lead after one, the Explorers manage to come back with 3 runs in the 5th and 8th to win their third in a row. And this despite Snappers homers from Rooker (25) and … Flores (20) and 3 Acuna stolen bases (89) – will he reach 90 this week? Sears gets a good start for his new team. FINAL COLUMBUS wins 8-4.
Game #6:	The finale was the most exciting game of the week – 32 hits, 19 runs and it wasn’t over until it was over. Bottom of the 9th rally goes to the wire. Valdosta makes it look like a cake walk with 4 runs in the both the 1st and 2nd innings. Acuna (45) and Flores – twice (21, 22) homer for the Snappers – Flores ends up with 5 rbis for his new team. Smyly seemingly in control – he gave up 2 in the 1st. But then in the 4th, Columbus gets 3 runs as they begin a homerun charge. Colas (12) and Kiki Hernandez (13) goe back to back, then LaMahieu (16) chips one out. 8-5 after 4. But Valdosta pads their lead with 2 more in the 7th but Columbus gets 1 more in the 8th. So it’s 10-6 heading to the bottom of the 9th. Tyler Alexander can’t get it done, Varsho (16) a 2 run shot makes it 10-8 – bring in Scott after Alexander allows another runnner. But Scott gives up a run making it 10-9, tying run on base – but the comeback wasn’t to happen, as he gets the final out and the Snappers hang on for the win. FINAL VALDOSTA win 10-9.
Summary:	Series ends up a split as Columbus able to take advantage of the weaker starters during the mid part of the series. Valdosta heads home to host Yucaipa in their quest for the wildcard, Columbus goes to Triple Creek to presumably receive a beat down.

Yucaipa Road Runners @ Prairie Falcons
Preview:	Here we go – the last two rebuilt teams before this years redraft…meet up in a star studded event. I mean look at the YRR Young and the Restless cast of actors – You start it off with singer songwriter Natasha Battenfield then from the DeadPool series – Ryan Reynolds at 3B, followed by the beautiful Amy Adams behind the dish and you cant look past their 1B Bradley Cooper – anyone want some Gelato??? YRR looking to close the 2024 season and have paid a hefty ransom for me to select them as the winners of the 1st pick of the draft this year while the Falcons are trying to hold tight to the 8th seed in the playoffs….
Game #1:	Battenfield vs Elder Cron gets the red carpet walkers a quick start with a ding dong in the 2nd inning but Jake Burger unloads on one a 2 run homer in the 4th to take the lead. In the 6th Tatis rips a gapper and ties it all up 2-2…Bottom of 9th and Battenfield still on…whiffs Masataka Yoshide but then walks Mike Trout…Jake Burger Pops it up and YRR pulls Battenfieldfor Castro and he gives up a single to Tyler Stephenson…they promptly pull Castro and bring in Brad Hand to face Luis Garcia and he walks to load the bases…Gelof steps in and the count goes full….3 on 2 out full count pitch – it doesn’t get any better then this…The set, the pitch – Just a bit outside – Ball Four and the Falcons Walk it off 3-2…Elder wins his 15th game of the year…
Game #2:	Velasquez vs Ashcraft Casas puts Falcons on board with a 2 run shot right out fo the gate but CJ Cron ties it with a 2 run jack in the 4th…Casas back up in the 6th and BOOM – there goes another one and it is 4-2 when the Falcons go to DL Hall – Hall gives up 2 hits and then throws the ball away allowing both runners to score and it is knotted up 4-4 when Alex Kirilloff goes yard in bottom of the 7th…Hall and Adbert Alzolay then shut the door PRA 5 – YRR 4
Game #3:	MeGill vs Muller Here is not what you expect – the two starters had 18 Strikeouts in the first 5 innings of work…10 for Muller and 8 for McGill…At that point it was 2-1 Prairie on an RBI double by Benintendi and an RBI single by Kirilloff…Arozarana hit a solo jack for the YRR run. Bottom of the 7th and both starters were gone each added 1 more whiff but now Roger Clemens by either of them…Mike Trout pads the lead with a 2 run 7th inning homer and Bickford/Alzolay combo ends it right there…PRA 4 – YRR 1
Game #4:	Lugo vs Rom Rom came in 0-5 on the year while Lugo was 4-10…Falcons blister Lugo for 5 runs in first 2 innings then add 2 more in the 3rd, 3 in the 6th and 1 in the 7th to blow this one out. Mike Trout with 2 homers and Burger with one as well. Lawler and Reynolds each had 3 hits but that was not enough for YRR PRA 11 – YRR 3
Game #5:	Bradish vs Fujinami Line of the week Grade 3 Shintaro Fujinami 9 innings 1 hit CG SHO 4 walks and 12 strikeouts….Casas, Kirilloff and Gelof each with homers – PRA 5 – YRR 0
Game #6:	Grienke vs Cessa Top of the 2nd and Amy Adams rips a run double and is expecting an oscar for her performance but the Kraken will have no part of that as he goes yard twice to steal the best Male performance…tied again 2-2 as we head into extras due to the long winded recipients who feel that they can unleash their views opinions etc while they have the mike in hand…Bottom of the 11th.Conforto – singles to start it off vs Phil Maton…then Casas gets an infield single followed by a Stephenson PH single and the bases are loaded…this time with nobody out…YRR decides it is Miguel Castro time to face Zach Gelof…and BALL FOUR…for the 2nd time this series the Falcons have walked it off with a WALK…
Summary:	6 game sweep for the Falcons to really pressure Baltimore as they need to find something solid at home this week vs Bethesda….DL Hall had 2 wins, Elder as you saw got his 15th , Alzolay with 2 more saves giving him 33…YRR will roll up the red carpet and head back to the Studios in Los Angeles to see if they can rewrite the script for the 2025 sequel…

Southwest Detroit Fighting Chihuahuas @ Motor City Muscle
Preview:	Crosstown rivals SWD and MCM for 6 games.
Summary:	Somehow MCM manages a split.

Long Beach Dirt Bags @ Arboga Rats
Game #1:	Sydergaard with a good pitching performance Final Arboga 5 Long Beach 4
Game #2:	J Lowe with 4 RBI’s Final Arboga 10 Long Beach 2
Game #3:	J Bowlan out pitches A Houser Final Long Beach 2 Arboga 1
Game #4:	H Kim and T Turner with 2 hits Final Arboga 7 Long Beach 6
Game #5:	14 runs scored in the first inning Final Long Beach 14 Arboga 10 (13)
Game #6:	Syndergaard another good pitching performance Final Arboga 9 Long Beach 0
Summary:	Arboga 84-66 Long Beach 45-105

Cincinnati Skyliners @ Southbend Lynx
Preview:	Cincinnati travels into Southbend for a 6 game series. Southbend is looking to keep the pressure on Hollywood for the AL West Division lead. Cincinnati is playing out the season and would like to play the role of spoiler.
Game #1:	SBL comes out swinging taking a 3 run lead after 2 innings on a Soto solo-HR in the B1 and a Escobar rbi-1b and Straw SF in the B2, CIN gets 2 back in the 3rd to make it close on a Wade rbi-1b and Walker rbi-groundout. SBL closes out the scoring in the B4 with an Escobar 2-run HR After the T3 SBL Avila pitches in and out of trouble but doesn’t give up any more runs and Cosgrove closes it out in the 9th Southbend 5, Cincinnati 2 Wade is 2/3 with an rbi for CIN; Soto lead off the game with a solo-HR and
Game #2:	All the runs were scored early again in this game. CIN with a Walker 2-run HR in the T1; SBL answer right back in the B1 with a Tucker rbi-3b and Bichette SF; SBL gets an Soto rbi-1b in the B2 and a Raley solo-HR in the B# for the rest of the scoring in the game. Once again after the early 2 runs the SBL pitchers rise to the task as Pivetta goes 6 giving up only 2 hits and the bullpen relief of Sands, Kelly, and Holton only give up a walk as they shut down CIN over the last 3 innings. Southbend 4, Cincinnati 2
Game #3:	SBL score all their runs in the B1 and CIN scores all their runs in the T3; the rest of the way it was goose eggs for both teams. SBL got a Bichette 3-run HR and a Muncy solo-HR in the B1; CIN gets a Profar rbi-1b, get a run on a Peralta wild pitch, and another run on a Wade rbi-2b. Southbend 4, Cincinnati 3
Game #4:	CIN Wade is at it again as he hits a 2-run HR in the T1. SBL chip away with a T.d’Arnaud solo-HR in the B3 and a Tucker rbi-2b int he B6 to tie the game. SBL Tucker comes through in the B8 with an rbi-2b and Bichette folows with an rbi-1b for the go ahead runs; Holton eventually comes on for his 27th save As in the other games, once CIN got their initial runs the Lynx pitching tightens up and holds them scoreless the rest of the way. Southbend 4, Cincinnati 2
Game #5:	CIN gets tired of the close scoring games and puts a whooping on the Lynx as they score 14 runs on 16 hits. Profar goes 3-5 with a run and rbi and a 3b; C.Raleigh is 3-5 with 3 runs scored and an rbi and a double; Farmer has a 3-run HR; Edman is 4-5 with 2 runs and 1 rbi and 2 doubles; Haniger is 2-5 with 2 runs and 4 rbi with a double and HR. SBL also put some runs in the board with 8 runs on 11 hits; Tucker is 2-3 with 2 runs and 4 rbi a double and a HR; Muncy is 2-4 with 2 HRs Cincinnati 14, Southbend 8
Game #6:	Once heck of a game. SBL got out to a 6-2 lead going into the T9 only to see thinks fall apart. In the CIN T9 with 2 outs Edman 1bs, Maile bbs, SBL call on Holton to close out he game, Profar with an rbi-2b, and M.Taylor then hits a 3-run HR to tie the game! In the CIN T10 after SBL cuts off the go ahead run with the infield in, Farmer comes through with an rbi-2b But in the SBL B10 Raley reties the game with a solo-HR; In the SBL B11 Straw is caught stealing to end his streak, but Soto saves the day with a game winning solo-HR! Southbend 8, Cincinnati 7
Summary:	Southbend takes the series over Cincinnati 5-1 which sets up a exciting series with Hollywood next week.