2025 PLAYER / PITCHER OF THE WEEK #4

NAME	TEAM	AVG	SLG	G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	R	RBI	K	W	IW	SB	CS	HBP
HARPER,Bryce	DET AL	.333	.722	7	36	12	2	0	4	8	14	7	1	0	0	1	0

NAME	CLUB	G	W	L	S	ERA	IP	R	ER	H	K	BB	IBB	WP	BK	HB	HR
WOO,Bryan	HIW AL	2	2	0	0	0.60	15	1	1	9	9	2	0	0	0	0	0

NAME	TEAM	AVG	SLG	G	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	R	RBI	K	W	IW	SB	CS	HBP
GARCIA,Luis V.	SAC NL	.368	.895	6	19	7	1	0	3	3	9	3	1	0	1	1	0

NAME	CLUB	G	W	L	S	ERA	IP	R	ER	H	K	BB	IBB	WP	BK	HB	HR
MEGILL,Tylor	YRR NL	2	2	0	0	1.29	14	2	2	7	18	4	0	0	0	1	1

Southwest Detroit Fighting Chihuahuas @ Gainsville Swamp Things
Preview:	Southwest Detroit heads to Gainesville for an early 6 game set. Both teams appear to be in the feel it out stages of the season as both are just under .500 through 20 games.
Game #1:	Southwest Detroit 2 Gainesville 1W: R. Lopez (1-2) 7IP 3H 0ER 9K L: J. Flaherty (1-2) 8IP 4H 2ER 13K S: R. Helsley (3)Wyatt Langford’s 2 run HR in the 8th was the difference.
Game #2:	Gainesville 5 Southwest Detroit 2W: M. Waldron (2-1) 8IP 6H 2ER 9K L: C. Burnes (0-2) 4.2IP 9H 5ER 3K S: P. Hodge (9)Spencer Steer had 2 3Bs and 4 RBI on a 3-hit day.
Game #3:	Gainesville 4 Southwest Detroit 1W: Z. Gallen (2-3) 6IP 4H 1ER 6K L: R. Suarez (2-3) 5IP 7H 3ER 2K S: P. Hodge (10)Nick Gonzales and Gleyber Torres each homered for Gainesville.
Game #4:	Gainesville 2 Southwest Detroit 1W: C. Criswell (2-2) 6.1IP 4H 1ER 4K L: A. Abbott (1-3) 5.2IP 5H 2ER 7K S: P. Hodge (11)Ryan Jeffers was responsible for both Gainesville runs with a solo shot and an RBI single. CJ Abrams drove in the lone SWD run on a 3-hit day with 2 2B and a 3B.
Game #5:	Gainesville 5 Southwest Detroit 4 (11 innings)W: B. Brown (1-0) L: T. Kahnle (1-2)SWD starter – J. Gray 6.2IP 11H 3ER 8K GST starter – Z. Eflin 7IP 3H 4R 3ER 6KColt Keith delivered a walk-off single in the 11th as David Fry slapped 3 2Bs for Gainesville. Southwest Detroit received a huge 3 run HR from Alec Burleson in the 5th.
Game #6:	Southwest Detroit 6 Gainesville 2W: J. Montgomery (1-0) 6IP 6H 2ER 6K L: J. Flaherty (1-3) 5IP 7H 4R 3ER 4KBurleson had another home run this time in a win. Paul Sewald was ejected in the 7th after hitting Spencer Steer. It would not have been a big deal had Montgomery not injured Kevin Pillar earlier in the game when he hit him.
Summary:	Tensions got high late in the series as it was tightly contested for all 6 games. Thankfully both teams can take a step back as they won’t face off again until September. Gainesville managed to take 4 of 6 in the series but as a whole this was about as even as possible. Gainesville scored 19 runs while Southwest Detroit plated 16.

Baltimore Comets @ Selkirk Steelers
Preview:	Selkirk just came off a 6-1 hammering dropping them to .500. Now was Baltimore in town hoping to get back in the race.
Game #1:	Selkirk 6 Baltimore 4 – Stott homered but was not enough.
Game #2:	Selkirk 4 Baltimore 3 (14) Gibson went an amazing 10.2 innings 1 run on two hits. Alonso homered in the Selkrik win.
Game #3:	Baltimore 6 Selkirk 2 – Bell homered as did Polanco and Soriano was solid.
Game #4:	Baltimore 3 Selkirk 1 – Kierkering completes the gem for Baltimore. Stott homered in the win.
Game #5:	Baltimore 3 Selkirk 2 (13) Iglias blows the save on a Canzone homer Baltimore goes on to win in the 13th.
Game #6:	Selkirk 4 Baltimore 2 – Dubon homered for Selkirk.
Game #7:	Selkirk 14 Baltimore 4 – Semien goes 5 for 5 with 3 homers and 6 rbis! Gibson goes 7 plus for the win.
Summary:	Selkirk manages to win 4 of the 7 games. Gibson went 18 innings 7 hits 1 walk 14 strikeouts.

Cincinnati Skyliners @ Chicago Mobsters
Preview:	The upcoming series between the Chicago Mobsters (13-8) and the Cincinnati Skyliners (9-10) promises to be an intriguing matchup. The Mobsters, despite their first-place standing in the AL Central, have been off to a slow start and struggling to find consistency lately. Meanwhile, the Skyliners have been steady, hovering around the .500 mark, and sit in third place in the AL East. Key Factors: Chicago Mobsters: The Mobsters have shown flashes of brilliance but have struggled to maintain momentum. Their offense has been inconsistent, and their pitching staff has been hit-or-miss. However, their first-place position suggests they have the talent to turn things around. Cincinnati Skyliners: The Skyliners have been steady but unspectacular. Their pitching has kept them competitive, but their offense has lacked the firepower to dominate games. They’ll look to capitalize on Chicago’s recent struggles to gain ground in their division. Series Odds: Chicago Mobsters: 60% chance to win the series. Despite their struggles, their overall talent and first-place standing give them the edge. Cincinnati Skyliners: 40% chance to win the series. Their steadiness and home-field advantage (if applicable) could help them overcome an upset. This series could go either way, but the Mobsters will need to shake off their recent struggles to assert their dominance, while the Skyliners will aim to exploit any weaknesses and continue their steady play.
Game #1:	The Chicago Mobsters held a commanding 8-4 lead after six innings, powered by strong offensive contributions, including a two-run homer by Matt Wallner. However, the Cincinnati Skyliners mounted an incredible comeback. A three-run homer by Dansby Swanson in the 8th inning gave Cincinnati the lead, capping off a six-run rally across the 7th and 8th innings. Despite a late double by Yordan Alvarez in the 9th, Osvaldo Bido secured the save for the Skyliners, sealing their thrilling victory. Final Score: Cincinnati 10 – Chicago 9 Win: Dennis Santana 1-0 (1.04) Loss: Hunter Gaddis 1-2 (4.15) Save: Osvaldo Bido #1
Game #2:	The Mobsters secured a commanding 7-3 victory over the Skyliners in a thrilling game. The action began with Julio Rodríguez launching a solo homer in the 2nd inning, giving the Mobsters an early lead. The Skyliners fought back in the 5th with back-to-back home runs from Vinnie Pasquantino and Cal Raleigh, briefly taking a 2-1 lead. However, the Mobsters responded in the 6th, highlighted by Andrew McCutchen’s clutch double and Gabriel Moreno’s two-run homer, reclaiming the lead at 5-2. Yandy Díaz added insurance with a solo shot in the 7th, and Luis Arraez’s aggressive baserunning in the 8th extended the Mobsters’ lead to 7-3. Seth Lugo delivered a strong performance on the mound, striking out eight over seven innings, while Justin Martinez closed the game with a dominant 9th inning. Final Score: Chicago 7 – Cincinnati 3 Win: Seth Lugo 2-1 (2.55) Loss: Bailey Falter 1-3 (6.26)
Game #3:	The Chicago Mobsters dominated the Cincinnati Skyliners with a commanding 8-1 victory. Logan Gilbert was stellar on the mound, pitching eight innings of two-hit ball, striking out seven, and allowing no runs before exiting in the 9th due to a sore wrist. The Mobsters’ offense came alive early, with Riley Greene’s two-run triple in the 1st setting the tone. Alex Bregman added a solo homer in the 6th, and Yordan Alvarez crushed a two-run shot in the 7th to extend the lead. Despite a late solo homer by Cal Raleigh in the 9th, the Skyliners couldn’t overcome the Mobsters’ dominance. Zack Littell struggled for Cincinnati, giving up four runs over five innings. Gilbert earned his fifth win of the season, while Littell took the loss. Gilbert’s injury will sideline him for five days, but Chicago’s bullpen closed out the game with ease. Final Score: Chicago 8 – Cincinnati 1 Win: Logan Gilbert 5-0 (0.99) Loss: Zack Littell 1-1 (4.15)
Game #4:	The Chicago Mobsters dominated the Cincinnati Skyliners in a decisive 5-0 victory, powered by Bryce Miller’s stellar performance on the mound. Miller earned his first win of the season, despite pitching impressively in prior outings. He was untouchable, striking out 11 batters and leaving the Skyliners scoreless through nine innings. The Mobsters’ offense came alive in the second inning, with Gabriel Moreno’s double driving in the first run. Yordan Alvarez followed with a clutch two-RBI double, extending the lead to 3-0. Willy Adames and Jackson Chourio added RBIs to cap off the scoring at 5-0. Cincinnati’s Nick Sandlin struggled early, forcing an early bullpen call, while Davis Martin took the loss after allowing three runs in relief. The Skyliners managed only three hits, unable to capitalize on their few opportunities. Final Score: Chicago 5 – Cincinnati 0 Win: Bryce Miller 1-1 (1.54) Loss: Davis Martin 2-1 (7.31)
Game #5:	The Chicago Mobsters secured their second consecutive shutout with a dominant 6-0 victory over the Cincinnati Skyliners. Bowden Francis was stellar on the mound, pitching a complete game with 9 strikeouts and allowing just 3 hits. The Mobsters’ offense was powered by Yordan Alvarez, who launched a solo homer in the first inning, and Mitch Garver, who added a two-run double and a solo homer later in the game. LaMonte Wade extended his hitting streak to 10 games, contributing an RBI single in the fifth inning. Cincinnati’s Aaron Civale struggled, giving up 5 runs over 5 innings, including costly defensive errors that allowed Chicago to capitalize. The Mobsters’ defense was sharp, with key plays from Willy Adames and Julio Rodríguez. Chicago’s bullpen wasn’t needed as Francis closed out the game in style, retiring the side in the ninth. Final Score: Chicago 6 – Cincinnati 0 Win: Bowden Francis 3-1 (1.78) Loss: Aaron Civale 1-4 (8.39)
Game #6:	The Chicago Mobsters secured their third consecutive shutout with a commanding 5-0 victory over the Cincinnati Skyliners in a game marred by tension and drama. The contest saw three bench-clearing incidents and three ejections, as tempers flared on both sides. Hunter Brown’s outing for Chicago was short-lived, as he hit three batters, including Cal Raleigh and Kyle Farmer, before being ejected in the third inning. Brown’s actions set the tone for a heated game, with Dennis Santana and Simeon Woods-Richardson later targeting Chicago’s Yordan Alvarez and Wily Adames. Santana’s hit-by-pitch on Adames led to his ejection and left Adames injured for the remainder of the game. Chicago capitalized on the chaos, with Ryan Yarbrough stepping in to deliver 4.1 innings of scoreless relief, earning his second win of the season. The Mobsters’ offense was led by Luis Arraez, who recorded four hits, and Julio Rodriguez, who showcased his speed with two stolen bases. Key hits from Wily Adames and Riley Greene helped Chicago build their lead, while Rodriguez and Arraez added insurance runs in the seventh inning. Despite the heated exchanges, Chicago maintained their composure and executed on both sides of the ball. The Mobsters’ bullpen, including standout performances from Aroldis Chapman and Bryan Abreu, sealed the shutout. Final Score: Chicago 5 – Cincinnati 0 Win: Ryan Yarbrough 2-0 (1.56) Loss: Simeon Woods-Richardson 0-1 (6.23)
Summary:	The Chicago Mobsters emerged victorious in a heated six-game series against the Cincinnati Skyliners, claiming five wins and showcasing their dominance. Despite an early setback in Game 1, where the Skyliners staged a dramatic comeback led by Dansby Swanson’s three-run homer, the Mobsters rebounded with authority. Chicago’s pitching was the cornerstone of their success, delivering three consecutive shutouts to close the series. Bryce Miller, Bowden Francis, and the bullpen were untouchable, combining for 25 strikeouts and allowing just six hits across those games. Logan Gilbert also shone with a stellar eight-inning performance in Game 3, though he exited with a minor injury. Offensively, Yordan Alvarez was a standout, contributing clutch hits, including a two-run homer and multiple RBIs. Gabriel Moreno and Mitch Garver added key contributions, while Luis Arraez’s consistency and Julio Rodríguez’s speed kept the Mobsters’ momentum alive. Defensive sharpness and timely hitting further solidified their dominance. The series wasn’t without drama, as tensions boiled over in Game 6 with multiple ejections and injuries following hit-by-pitches. Despite the chaos, Chicago maintained their focus, capitalizing on Cincinnati’s struggles and errors. The Mobsters’ commanding performance not only highlighted their potential but also underscored their resilience, solidifying their position atop the AL Central. Meanwhile, the Skyliners will look to regroup after a tough series.

Arboga Rats @ Columbus Explorers
Preview:	7 games with Arboga – we use some strange lineups and pitcher shuffles – Columbus with a 12-8 start, Arboga at 11-9, could be fun….
Game #1:	Arboga gets the win in game 1 with quick start and solid finish, winning runs in 7th and 8th. Game featured 4 solo homers by Arboga – Turner 2 (2, 3), Kim (3), Pederson (2). Duran (2) and LeMahieu (4) homer for the home town. Clase shuts the door in the 9th. ARB 5-7-0 WP Crochet (4-1) S Clase (7) COL 3-7-1 LP Schmidt (0-3)
Game #2:	Columbus evens things up behind 8 inning shutout pitching from Parker and Weston Wilson’s 2 hit, 3 rbi game. ARB 0-5-1 LP Cortes (2-3) COL 3-6-0 WP Parker (2-1)
Game #3:	Arboga comes back in this one with a 2 run Soler homer (2) in the 1st. Marsh walks off mound for Columbus (18 days) and a single run in the 9th for the Rats makes it 3-1 Arboga and it’s Emmanual Clase time. Except a walk, rbi double and walk-off 2 run homer by Valdez (1) leaves the visitors in shock. [He only gave up 2 hrs in real life in 70+ innings!] ARB 3-4-1 LP Clase (0-1) BS (1) COL 4-7-0 WP Honeywell (1-0)
Game #4:	Columbus feels on a roll after that surprising win in game 3 and cruises to a 4-1 win behind J.P. Sears 7.2 inning 1 run (unearned) performance. Jordan Beck gets his 1st MWBL homer – a 2 run blast in the 3rd which was enough. ARB 1-6-0 LP Suarez (2-3) COL 4-7-1 WP Sears (2-2) S Herrin (7)
Game #5:	4 runs in the 1st get Columbus on the way – but they would need more – and they get it. Pederson (3) and Soler (3) homer for the Rats as they try to claw back – they get 2 in the 2nd and another in the 3rd. But Columbus manages single runs in the 2nd and 3rd and 5th to carry them to a 7-4 win. 5 out save for Brent Honeywell closes it out. ARB 4- 7-1 LP Spence (1-3) COL 7-11-0 WP Myers (2-2) S Honeywell (1)
Game #6:	Another 4 run first propels Columbus to their 5th win in 6 games – a 3 spot in the 4th seals the deal. Clarke Schmidt finally pitches well – 5.1 innings, 3 hits, no runs! Valdez (2) gets another homer but it’s the 3 run double by Enrique Hernandez in the 1st that got it going. Rutschman (4) homers late for 2 runs for the Rats. ARB 2- 7-1 LP Crochet (4-2) COL 8-12-0 WP Schmidt (1-3)
Game #7:	Arboga finally gets their bats going and going and going. 3 run 1st, 2 in the 4th, 2 in the 5th. Homers by Vierling (4) for 2 in the 1st, Rutschman (5) adds 3 hits, 2 rbis along with his homer and Estrada (1). Cortes responded to his earlier loss with a 7 inning, 6 hit, 1 run (8k) performance for the win. ARB 8-12-0 WP Cortes (3-3) COL 2- 9-0 LP Parker (2-2)
Summary:	7 games, 5 wins, we’ll take it. However, we did lose Marsh for a few series (18 days)!

Fremont Cannons @ Corktown Cycle
Preview:	Fremont comes to Corktown with one of the best 1-2-3 lineup punches for years to come. Elly de La Cruz, Shohei Otani and Vladimir Guerrero.
Game #1:	Pitching ruled until the Corktown pen ran out of steam in the 12th. Jose LeClerc gives up the 3 run dagger to Vladimir Guerrero. Fremont 5-2 (12)
Game #2:	The Cycle battles back behind Tanner Bibee who is now 3-0 Corktown 4-2
Game #3:	The Cycle jumped on Carlos Rodon in this one. Corktown 8-3
Game #4:	When Tarik Skubal pitches the bats for the Cannons come alive! Fremont 15-1
Game #5:	The home team takes their 3rd win of the series behind a couple solo home runs from Amad Rosario and Anthony Volpe. Corktown 3-2
Game #6:	The visitors get 1 in the 8th and another in the 9th to send it to extras. The Cannons would go on to get the winning run in the 13th inning and take down a thriller. Fremont 6-5 (13)
Game #7:	Another 9th inning rally from Fremont who score all 3 in the final inning including a 2 run blast from Vladimir Guerrero. Fremont 3-1
Summary:	These teams seemed evenly matched on paper and it played out that way on the field. Corktown couldn’t overcome their mid tier bullpen and avg bats. Fremont used their stars to take the series victory 4-3 on the road.

Detroit Crime @ Titusville Super Sonics
Preview:	The Detroit Crime visits Titusville to take on the Super Sonics in a seen game series.
Summary:	Detroit almost sweeps the series taking six out of the seven games from Titusville.

Tampa Bay Expos @ Long Beach Dirt Bags
Summary:	Tampa Bay comes west and takes 5 of 6 from Long Beach.

Dallas Cougars @ Harsens Island Walleye
Summary:	The Walleye take 6 of 7.

Tempe Tempers @ Sacramento Capitals
Summary:	In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened. Sacramento sweeps Tempe in six. Sacramento expects a retaliatory shellacking … soon.

Prairie Falcons @ Alamo Defenders
Preview:	Prairie visits Alamo for a 7 game series.
Game #1:	Alamo 10 Prairie 8 Jose Trevino makes his season debut and has 3 hits and 3 RBI. Devers hits a 3 run homer. Lynch picks up his first win.
Game #2:	Alamo 6 Prairie 3 Prairie tries to get a complete game from Yamamoto, but it back fires late. Cronenworth with a walf-off homer to win it. Burger hits 2 homers for Prairie.
Game #3:	Alamo 7 Prairie 3 Luis Castillo wins his first game of the year. Alamo hits 4 homers. Rizzo has a 3 run homer as one of them.
Game #4:	Alamo 3 Prairie 0 Pablo Lopez gives up 4 hits and 1 walk. Devers and Velazquez hit homers.
Game #5:	Alamo 3 Prairie 1 Lively with a solid 7 innings. De La Cruz and Cronenworth hit homers.
Game #6:	Prairie 4 Alamo 2 Prairie is worn out and Dingler plays rf. Lynch gives up 2 runs late. Casas hits a 2 run homer.
Game #7:	Alamo 3 Prairie 1 Pivetta throws a complete game and gives up 1 unearned run. Ward and Santana hit homers.
Summary:	Alamo wins 6 of 7 from Prairie .

Coconut Creek Crushers @ Tijuana Bottle Rockets
Preview:	Tijuana hosts Coconut Creek for 7 in this early season match-up.
Summary:	The Crushers live up to their name, taking 6 of 7 from the hometown Bottle Rockets.

Yucaipa Road Runners @ Triple Creek Patriots
Preview:	Road Runners beep-beep into Triple Creek for 7.
Game #1:	Yucipa’s Megill was tough to hit allowing just 3 hits. Patriots made the most of those hits building an early 2-0 lead but the Road Runners kept nibbling away to take the opener. Kremer did his best to limit the damage but the hits kept falling. YRR 4 TCP 2 W:Megill (1-4) L: Kremer (2-1) S: Jacob (3)
Game #2:	Newly acquired Quintana makes his much anticipated first start for the Patriots. He pulled a Houdini over 6+ innings allowing no runs while giving up 7 hits. He nibbled the corners well though and giving up no walks was a huge help. Bassitt allowed 7 hits as well but Triple Creek was able to scratch out a few runs across. YRR 0 TCP 3 W: Quintana (1-2) L: Bassitt (2-3) S: Strahm (3)
Game #3:	Dodger’s prospect Knack making him home debut. The Patriot faithful have been watching him crawl up the minors and were buzzing to see him. And he created fireworks(!) in the form of 3 visitor long balls : / Down 3-0 heading into the bottom half of the 4th Patriot bats broke it open with a big 4-spot to pull ahead 4-3. Each team would add 1 more as the homies win a squeaker. YRR 4 TCP 5 W: Knack (2-1) L: Agular (1-2)
Game #4:	Taillon allowed just 2 hits over 7 innings and Triple Creek tallied 8 hits for a somewhat easy win vs. Bloss and company. Miranda with a 3-4 2 HR day powered the PAtriot offense. YRR 1 TCP 4 W: Taillon (1-2) L: Bloss (1-3) S: Jimenez (1)
Game #5:	Yucipa’s Taveras drills a 3-run shot in the 1st but Triple Creek’s Gurriel returned the favor. If you were late to the Ball Park today folks you missed a heckuva start! Both starters would settle down and the score would be 3-3 heading into the 8th. Patriot’s Banda is called upon and he is dismantled. His 3 batters faced equaled 1 walk, 1 double and 1 Homer, quite the trifecta : / Those 3 runs would be all the Road Runners would need. Nastrini goes the distance for his 1st win. YRR 6 TCP 3 W: Nastrini (1-3) L: Banda (0-1)
Game #6:	Megill allows no runs and just 4 hits over 7 innings to collect his 2nd win of the series. Each team collected 6 hits but Triple Creek could find no joy. YRR 4 TCP 0 W: Megill (2-4) L: Lorenzen (1-3)
Game #7:	All tied up this game will decide the series winner – and it’s another good one. Each team score 3 runs heading into the 7th. Triple Creek went to the pen in the 6th while Yucipa’s Bassitt stayed on the bump. IT would end up being Triple Creek’s Bellinger delivering the game/series winning hit in the bottom half of the 7th. YRR 3 TCP 4 W: Staumont (1-0) L: Bassitt (2-4) S:Jimenez (2)
Summary:	Triple Creek eeked out a tight series 4-3. Both teams looking forward to the upcoming day off.

Motor City Muscle @ Hollywood Werewolves
Summary:	Hollywood begins to ascend back to earth dropping 4 of 6 at home to a very tired and hurt Motor City team. Pedro Sandoval heads to the 10 day DL.

Bethesda Bandicoots @ Valdosta Snappers
Preview:	1st Place Bethesda visits last place Valdosta.
Game #1:	Valdosta 8-5. Wilmer Flores knocked in 4 runs for Valdosta and he was rewarded with a 14-day injury. Another in a list of guys going down with injuries for the Snappers.
Game #2:	Bethesda 4-1. Mitch Keller (4-1) tossed 6 strong innings for the win.
Game #3:	Bethesda 3-2. Snappers outhit the Bandicoots 8-3, but that was of no help for the Snappers.
Game #4:	Valdosta 5-4. Joe Boyle (2-3) struck out 15 in 8 IP and the Snappers’ pen barely held off a furious Bandicoot rally in the 9th inning.
Game #5:	Bethesda 5-3. Just a run of the mill 5-3 game.
Game #6:	Valdosta 5-0. Five pitchers combined on the shutout and Trey Sweeney added his first 2 HR’s of the year.
Summary:	3-3 split.