2025 PLAYER / PITCHER OF THE WEEK #2

Glasnow is a CIV…he got Louis LITT up for all you SUITS binge watchers out there – no Harvey Spectrum for Glasnow…5 earned runs in 1.1 innings and a early shower for him… Falcons added a 6th run in the 4th off Matsui and that luckily was all we needed as Sacramento got 3 homers- 2 from Rooker and 1 from Lindor and closed the gap down to 1 in the 9th but Grade 3Z Phil Bickford shut the door and Falcons take the 2nd game in a row….6-5 in only 9 instead of 11 innings. Benintendi led the Falcons offense with 3 hits a double and a homer..

Boyd was cruising thru 7 with shutout ball but int he 8th Rooker with a long ball, Carpenter and Massey with rbi doubles and they tie it up 5-5 just like that… it stays that way thru regulation when the zamboni comes out clears the ice for some overtime…Tyler Stephenson the ex Falcon rips a long ball off Bickford and gives the Capitals and Alex Ovechin the overtime winner 6-5…But wait what about the Falcons 5 runs get plated? Glad you asked…GIANCARLO, GIANCARLO, GIANCARLO….yep a natural HAT Trick – 3 more ding dongs ..Yoshida put one up as well…

Juan Yepez lost for 13 days and Felix Fermin gone for 10…

This one got wild…and it was not good for the bullpens – ok mostly not good for the Capitals bullpen…They used 5 relievers and ended up giving up 9 runs and the only one not scored on was Matsui who got 1 out in the 8th to end the inning…the rest got shelled…for the Birds it wasnt much better with 2 of the 3 releivers giving up 2 runs a piece but the last one was the difference maker as Adbert Alzolay the All star from a year ago tossed 2.1 shutout innings of relief…the Starters for both teams both gave up 6+ runs…final score PRA 16 – SAC 11

Taylor scott gives up 2 more in his loss and Koepch gives up 5 it was an ugly day for pitching…Stephenson, Rooker and Busch homered for Caps…while Benintendi, Robert and GIANCARLO homered for the Falcons…Ben Rotvedt had 4 hits…not bad for our 8th guy in lineup.

Sale vs Yamamoto

Ymamoto wins this battle tossing 6 shutout innings before giving way to Kelly Bickford and Alzolay….Falcons get 2 in the first and 3 int he 6th of Sale helped also by a throwing error on Sale himself to plate 5 big runs – Homer by Hold the Pick Burger…no Stanton highlights today…an ernie Clement solo shot and rbi double by Profar got 2 of those 5 runs back but way too late to make a difference. PRA 5 – SAC 2

Falcons get a run off a solo shot by Yoshida but SAC comes rihgt back with a 2 run blast by Profar….in the 4th Stanton bounces into a DP but it scores a run and ties it 2-2…but top of the 5th and another ex falcon Marc Vientos doubles home a run and its back to a 1 run lead. The pen gates open up and this time the boys of summer toss 3.2 shutout innings of releif and despite 2.2 scoreless innings by Nate Dogg Pearson that 1 run lead held serve…SAC 3 PRA 2

UGLY for the Falcons 7-0 win for SAC Glasnow 6 innings 8 whiffs, Vesia 3 shutout innings of relief…offense got homers from Garcia, Busch and Lindor…

Chicago Mobsters (6-1)
The Chicago Mobsters have had a strong start to the season with a 6-1 record. They are known for their robust lineup and strategic gameplay. Key players like Julio Rodriguez have been instrumental in their success, contributing significantly to their offensive strength. The Mobsters have shown consistency in both pitching and batting, making them a formidable opponent.

Dallas Cougars (1-6)
On the other hand, the Dallas Cougars have struggled this season, holding a 1-6 record. The team has faced challenges in maintaining a strong defense and has had difficulties in closing out games. Despite these setbacks, the Cougars have potential with players who can turn the tide if they find their rhythm.

Series Odds
Given the current form and records, the Chicago Mobsters are favored to win the series. The odds are heavily in their favor due to their strong performance and consistency. However, the Dallas Cougars could surprise if they manage to capitalize on any weaknesses shown by the Mobsters.

Final Score: Chicago 6 – Dallas 5

Win: Ryan Yarbrough 1-0 (1.23)
Loss: Kris Bubic 0-1 (4.50)
Save: Aroldis Chapman #1

Final Score: Chicago 3 – Dallas 2

Win: Logan Gilbert 2-0 (0.61)
Loss: Valente Bellozo 0-1 (3.38)
Save: Aroldis Chapman #2

Final Score: Dallas 6 – Chicago 4

Win: Dallas Keuchel 1-1 (7.90)
Loss: Yennier Cano 0-1 (27.00)
Save: Austin Voth #1

Final Score: Dallas 5 – Chicago 4

Win: Brent Suter 1-0 (0.00)
Loss: Hunter Gaddis 1-1 (3.38)
Save: Kris Bubic #1

Final Score: Dallas 6 – Chicago 4

Win: Kris Bubic 1-1 (2.08)
Loss: Bobby Abreu 0-1 (6.75)
Save: Justin Slaten #1

Win: Sean Hjelle 1-0 (3.86)
Loss: Jesus Luzardo 0-1 (10.80)
Save: Kris Bubic #2

Final Score: Chicago 4 – Dallas 2

Win: Logan Gilbert 3-0 (0.82)
Loss: Valente Bellozo 0-2 (4.63)
Save: Aroldis Chapman #3

The Mobsters kicked off the series with a narrow 6-5 victory, thanks to Yordan Alvarez’s decisive two-run homer in the seventh inning. Ryan Yarbrough’s solid relief pitching and Aroldis Chapman’s first save of the season sealed the win. The Mobsters continued their momentum with a 3-2 win, highlighted by Willy Adames’ home run and Riley Greene’s solo shot, with Chapman securing another save.

However, the Cougars bounced back in the third game, clinching a 6-4 victory. Seth Brown’s three-run homer in the eighth inning was pivotal, and Austin Voth earned the save. The Cougars maintained their form with a 5-4 win in the next game, capitalizing on a wild pitch in the ninth inning to regain the lead.

The series saw another Cougars triumph with a 6-4 win, driven by Jarren Duran’s crucial three-run triple in the seventh inning. Kris Bubic’s effective relief pitching was instrumental in this victory. The Cougars continued their winning streak with a 9-6 victory, with Victor Caratini’s early home run setting the tone. Sean Hjelle’s relief pitching and Kris Bubic’s save were key to maintaining their lead.

In the final game, the Mobsters managed to turn the tide, defeating the Cougars 4-2. Home runs from Julio Rodriguez and LaMonte Wade tied the game, and Wade’s single in the seventh inning secured the win. Logan Gilbert’s strong pitching performance and Chapman’s third save of the series were crucial in this victory.

TCP 10-10-1 WP Gausman (2-0)
COL 2- 7-2 LP Schmidt (0-1)

TCP 4-7-1 LP Lorenzen (0-2)
COL 6-8-1 WP Peterson (1-0) S Herrin (2)

TCP 9-12-1 WP Kremer (2-0) CG, 7 ks
COL 4- 8-0 LP Marsh (1-1)

TCP 3-7-2 LP Quintana (0-2)
COL 5-6-1 WP Bivens (1-0) S Herrin (3)

TCP 5-9-0 WP Knack (1-1)
COL 0-3-0 LP Sears (1-1)

TCP 8-12-1 WP Gausman (3-0)
COL 1- 2-0 LP Schmidt (0-2)

DIRT BAGS 9 / 12 / 0
COMETS 6 / 15 / 1
WP – Feltner (1-0)
LP – Priester (0-1)
S – Butto (2)

DIRT BAGS 4 / 5 / 1
COMETS 3 / 8 / 0
WP – Cecconi (1-1)
LP – Rogers (0-1)
S – Butto (3)

DIRT BAGS 10 / 13 / 1
COMETS 6 / 11 / 1
WP – Vasquez (1-0)
LP – Herz (0-2)
S – Green (1)

DIRT BAGS 8 / 7 / 3
COMETS 1 / 8 / 3
WP – Irvin (3-0)
LP – Cannon (0-2)

DIRT BAGS 2 / 6 / 0
COMETS 3 / 8 / 0
WP – Montas (1-1)
LP – Harrison (1-2)
S – Kerkering (1)

DIRT BAGS 4 / 10 / 0
COMETS 5 / 7 / 1
WP – Priester (1-1)
LP – Feltner (1-1)
S – Kerkering (2)

DIRT BAGS 8 / 11 / 0
COMETS 4 / 7 / 0
WP – Green (2-0)
LP – Thompson (0-1)
S – Butto (4)

Southwest Detroit has a chance to take the lead in the first. A Wyatt Langford double leads off the game, but on the next play he is cut down at the plate trying to score on a Tarik Skubal throwing error. They put two on with no outs in the second but fail to score there as well.
Fremont takes the opportunity to score first after Mike Yastrzemski singles in Teoscar Hernandez in the third. Yastrzemski comes up big again in the fifth, singling home Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to make it 2-0 Cannons. Byron Buxton leads off the seventh with a two-bagger but is doubled up on a lineout to keep the game close.

Wyatt Langford gives the Fighting Chihuahuas their first score of the series by leading off the eighth with a HR that chases Skubal. SWD tacks on another to tie it after an Heliot Ramos walk, SB, and RBI single by Willson Contreras.

Brendan Rodgers leads off the ninth with a walk, and pinch-runner Zach McKinstry steals second. After a sac bunt, McKinstry is at third with one out. Sean Reid-Foley strikes out the next two batters to end the threat.

Sean Moll has to face the heart of Fremont’s lineup in the ninth. After getting Shohei Ohtani and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. out, Byron Buxton ends it with a walk-off HR and Fremont wins 3-2.

Reid-Foley gets the win in his first action of the year. Fremont only strikes out 4 times in the win.

W: Sean Reid-Foley (1-0)
L: Sean Moll (0-1)

HR: SWD- none; FRE- Byron Buxton (1)

Southwest Detroit sees another first inning chance cut down at the plate, as Teoscar Hernandez guns down Heliot Ramos at the plate to stop the early threat. Ramos does manage to score in the third, after a double then being singled home by Willson Contreras. Fremont ties it back up in the fourth with an RBI single from Carlos Correa.

Bailey Ober is ejected after 4.2 IP after his third HBP leading to a bases-loaded situation for SWD, but Edwin Uceta gets the final out. A Yimi Garcia WP puts SWD on top 2-1 in the sixth. A Brendan Rodgers two-out triple in the seventh extends the lead to 4-1. The Chihuahuas tack 3 more on in the eighth to take a big 7-1 lead. That’s all the scoring there would be as SWD evens the series.

SWD bangs out 14 hits, with Christian Walker going 4-4. David Hensley commits two errors for the Cannons.

W: Ranger Suarez (2-0)
L: Yimi Garcia (0-1)

HR: none

Fremont is the first to threaten in the second, but Carlos Correa is gunned down at home by Harrison Bader. A single and error puts Heliot Ramos on second with no outs in the fourth, but SWD is unable to capitalize. Fremont wonders what could have been in the bottom of the frame as Shohei Ohtani is caught stealing at second, then Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is picked off at first.

Fremont breaks the scoreless draw with a two run Shohei Ohtani HR in the sixth. Southwest wastes no time, threatening in the seventh. Whitlock is pulled after a pair of walks. After a Brendan Rodgers sac bunt to put runners at 2nd and 3rd, Harrison Bader singles to right to bring in one run, but William Contreras is thrown out at the plate by Teoscar Hernandez to limit it to 2-1 Fremont.

SWD threatens again in the eighth with a single and steal by Wyatt Langford. A successful sacrifice by CJ Abrams puts the runner on third with one out, but Robert Suarez strikes out the next two to end the inning. Southwest Detroit gets one more chance in the ninth with a two-out double by Brendan Rodgers, but Sean Reid-Foley is able to induce a groundout to end the game. Fremont wins 2-1.

W: Garrett Whitlock (2-0)
L: Andrew Abbott (0-1)
S: Sean Reid-Foley (1)

HR: SWD- none; FRE- Shohei Ohtani (4)

Southwest Detroit starts off the scoring in the third. After loading the bases, Willson Contreras singles home two. A wild pitch puts runners at 2nd and 3rd, the a broken-bat single from William Contreras brings them home as well to make it 4-0 SWD.

Like in Game 2, FRE has issues with HBP; fortunately, the umpire thinks Carson Fulmer is retaliating after plunking a Fremont batter and is tossed after just 2.0 IP. Unfortunately, that also leads to a 4-day injury to Josh Rojas.

Fremont can’t take advantage right away, but finally does so in the sixth. After loading the bases, a double off the wall by Nolan Gorman brings in two. A broken-bat single from Jose Iglesias brings in the other two to tie it at 4-4. The Cannons pile on in the seventh with homers from Shohei Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Dairon Blanco to make it 9-4 Fremont.

A Harrison Bader two-run double in the eighth cuts the lead to 9-6. SWD gets the first two batters on base in the top of the ninth, but Edwin Uceta gets the next three batters to clinch the 9-6 Fremont win.

W: Charlie Morton (2-1)
L: Sean Moll (0-2)
S: Edwin Uceta (2)

HR: SWD- none; FRE- Shohei Ohtani (5), Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (2), Dairon Blanco (1)

Fremont tries to get on the board in the first but Shohei Ohtani is thrown out at the plate. Willson Contreras homers in the second to give Southwest Detroit the 1-0 lead. A Byron Buxton RBI double in the fourth ties it at one apiece. Wyatt Langford answers right back with a solo shot in the fifth to put the Fighting Chihuahuas back on top. It’s danger time as SWD loads the bases in the seventh, but Willson Contreras grounds out to end the threat.

A walk and steal in the ninth puts Harrison Bader in scoring position, but the Chihuahuas cannot pad the 2-1 lead. Ryan Helsley comes on for the save facing the heart of the Cannons lineup. With one out Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ties it with a solo HR. Byron Buxton follows with a double but is stranded to send it to extra innings tied 2-2.

In the 10th, after Willson Contreras walks, William Contreras sends one down the line, but Contreras #1 is held at third. Yimi Garcia strikes out Brendan Rodgers to end the inning. A walk and steal gets Nolan Gorman on second with no outs, but Tommy Kahnle strikes out the next three batters.

SWD goes three up, three down in the top of the eleventh. Shohei Ohtani leads off the top of the eleventh with a double. A Vladimir Guerrero Jr. single looks likely to bring him home, but he is cut down by Wyatt Langford. All it does is set up the heroics again by Byron Buxton, as he launches a 2-run HR to win it for the Cannons 4-2 in 11 innings.

Reynaldo Lopez struck out 10 in the loss. Ryan McMahon struck out 4 times.

W: Yimi Garcia (1-1)
L: Tommy Kahnle (1-1)

HR: SWD- Wyatt Langford (3), Willson Contreras (1); FRE- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (3), Byron Buxton (2)

Southwest Detroit is first in the board with an error, HBP, and RBI single by Brendan Rodgers in the fourth. In the fifth, David Hensley’s first hit of the season is a double, and Jose Iglesias singles him in to tie it at 1-1.

With two on and two out in the eighth, Teoscar Hernandez and Elly de la Cruz each bring in a run. Mike Yastrzemski then steps up and crushes a 3-run HR to give Fremont the 6-1 lead. SWD doesn’t score again and Fremont wins it 6-1. Skubal strikes out 12 in the win.

W: Tarik Skubal (2-0)
L: Paul Sewald (0-1)
HR: SWD- none; FRE- Mike Yastrzemski (1)

A walk and error puts runners on 1st and 3rd for SWD in the first, but a double play means no one scores. Doubles by Shohei Ohtani and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and a single from Carlos Correa gives Fremont a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the inning. Wyatt Langford singles in the third; that is the only hit that Southwest Detroit would pick up in the game.

Fremont loads the bases in the bottom of the frame, and a GIDP results in a run getting across. Fremont puts it away in the eighth with a 2-run HR from Vladimir Guerrero and an RBI double from Elly de la Cruz. Fremont wins it 6-0. The Cannons total seven doubles, three of them by Shohei Ohtani. Fremont has two one-hitters through two weeks.

Next week, Southwest Detroit hosts divisional foe Motor City for 7 games, while Fremont hosts former divisional foe Dallas for six.