2025 PLAYER / PITCHER OF THE WEEK #8
| NAME | TEAM | AVG | SLG | G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | R | RBI | K | W | IW | SB | CS | HBP |
| MERRILL,Jackson | HIW AL | .360 | .840 | 7 | 25 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NAME | CLUB | G | W | L | S | ERA | IP | R | ER | H | K | BB | IBB | WP | BK | HB | HR |
| LOPEZ,Reynaldo | SWD AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.64 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NAME | TEAM | AVG | SLG | G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | R | RBI | K | W | IW | SB | CS | HBP |
| MIRANDA,Jose | TCP NL | .476 | .524 | 5 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| NAME | CLUB | G | W | L | S | ERA | IP | R | ER | H | K | BB | IBB | WP | BK | HB | HR |
| GIBSON,Kyle | SEL NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.63 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Corktown Cycle @ Chicago Mobsters |
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| Preview: | The Chicago Mobsters (30-15), sitting comfortably atop the American League Central, are heading into this series with momentum and a strong record that reflects their dominance this season. Known for their balanced approach, the Mobsters boast a potent lineup and a pitching staff that has consistently delivered. Their ability to capitalize on key moments has been a hallmark of their success, making them a formidable opponent.
On the other side, the Corktown Cycle (22-25) are in second place in the American League East and fighting to stay in playoff contention. While their record may not be as impressive as Chicago’s, the Cycle have shown flashes of brilliance, particularly with their offense. They’ll need their pitching staff to step up and contain Chicago’s bats if they want to make a statement in this series. Key Matchups to Watch: Chicago’s Pitching vs. Corktown’s Offense: The Mobsters’ rotation has been stellar, but Corktown’s lineup has the potential to break through if they can string together quality at-bats. Corktown’s Bullpen vs. Chicago’s Late-Inning Power: The Mobsters have been clutch in late-game situations, so Corktown’s relievers will need to be sharp to avoid giving up critical runs. While the Mobsters are the clear favorites based on their record and overall performance, the Cycle have the talent to pull off an upset if they can execute their game plan effectively. This series promises to be an exciting matchup between two playoff contenders, with plenty of implications for the postseason race. |
| Game #1: | The Chicago Mobsters secured a 3-1 victory over the Corktown Cycle in a tightly contested game. Logan Gilbert delivered a stellar performance, pitching seven innings and allowing just one earned run on seven hits while striking out four. The Mobsters took the lead in the third inning with Riley Greene’s RBI single, followed by Matt Wallner’s clutch hit in the fourth to extend the lead to 2-0. Corktown managed to cut the deficit in the seventh with a sacrifice fly by Nathaniel Lowe, but Chicago’s Luis Arraez responded in the eighth with a triple, driving in an insurance run. Jhoan Duran closed the game with a clean ninth inning, earning his second save of the season. Despite Brandon Pfaadt’s strong outing with nine strikeouts, he took the loss as Corktown’s offense struggled to capitalize on opportunities.
Final Score: Chicago 3 – Corktown 1 Win: Logan Gilbert 8-1 (2.12) |
| Game #2: | The Corktown Cycle edged out the Chicago Mobsters in a thrilling game, securing a 5-4 victory. Corktown jumped to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning, capitalizing on errors and timely hits, including an RBI double by J.J. Bleday. Chicago fought back, narrowing the gap to 3-2 by the second inning with contributions from Willy Adames and Jackson Chourio.
Corktown extended their lead in the sixth inning with Alex Verdugo’s solo home run and a wild pitch that allowed Amed Rosario to score, making it 5-2. Chicago mounted a late rally in the ninth inning, with Chourio’s RBI triple and Gabriel Moreno’s sacrifice fly bringing them within one run. However, Collin Snider closed the door, stranding the tying run at second base to secure the win for Corktown. Final Score: Corktown 5 – Chicago 4 Win: Colin Rea 2-4 (3.70) |
| Game #3: | The Chicago Mobsters dominated the Corktown Cycle in a decisive 7-2 victory. Seth Lugo was stellar on the mound, pitching six innings of one-hit ball and striking out seven, while the Mobsters’ offense came alive in the fifth inning. Matt Wallner led the charge with three hits, including a double, while Riley Greene and Alex Bregman delivered key home runs. Bregman’s three-run blast in the fifth was the highlight, breaking the game wide open.
Corktown struggled offensively, with Anthony Volpe breaking up Lugo’s no-hitter in the sixth inning. Nate Lowe and Volpe contributed late RBIs, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Mobsters’ lead. Jose Berrios took the loss, giving up six runs over 5.2 innings, including three homers. The Mobsters’ bullpen held strong, with Aroldis Chapman and Jhoan Duran closing out the game. Chicago’s defense, despite two errors, secured the win. Final Score: Chicago 7 – Corktown 2 Win: Seth Lugo 5-3 (2.22) |
| Game #4: | The Corktown Cycle secured a decisive 4-1 victory over the Chicago Mobsters, powered by a strong performance from their pitching staff and timely hitting. Luis F. Ortiz (3-4) earned the win, delivering 6.1 innings of one-run ball, while Bryce Miller (3-3) took the loss despite striking out seven over seven innings. Jeremiah Estrada closed the game with a dominant ninth inning for his first save of the season.
Corktown’s offense came alive in the third inning with back-to-back home runs from JJ Bleday and Jazz Chisholm, giving them a 3-1 lead. Chisholm added an RBI single in the fifth to extend the advantage. Despite early pressure from Chicago, including a first-inning RBI by Yordan Alvarez, Ortiz and the Cycle bullpen held the Mobsters scoreless for the remainder of the game. Corktown’s defense and aggressive baserunning, including two stolen bases, complemented their solid pitching to seal the win. Final Score: Corktown 4 – Chicago 1 Win: Luis F. Ortiz 3-4 (2.92) |
| Game #5: | In an epic 16-inning marathon, the Chicago Mobsters edged out the Corktown Cycle 5-4 in a game defined by resilience and pitching dominance. After a flurry of early scoring, both teams were locked in a stalemate from the top of the 6th inning until the bottom of the 16th. Pitchers on both sides delivered clutch performances, keeping the game tied at 4-4 for 10 consecutive innings.
The deadlock was finally broken in the bottom of the 16th when LaMonte Wade drew a leadoff walk and advanced to third on a perfectly placed single by Luis Arraez. Alex Bregman then delivered the decisive blow with a sacrifice fly to deep right, allowing Wade to score the winning run. Final Score: Chicago 5 – Corktown 4 (16 Innings) Win: Brant Hurter 2-1 (4.85) |
| Game #6: | The Corktown Cycle secured a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Mobsters in a tightly contested game. Chicago struck first in the bottom of the 1st inning with a solo home run by LaMonte Wade. However, Corktown’s Tanner Bibee settled in, delivering a stellar performance over seven innings, allowing just one run on four hits.
The turning point came in the top of the 6th inning when Jazz Chisholm launched a three-run homer to left-center, giving Corktown a 3-1 lead. Despite Logan Gilbert’s impressive outing for Chicago, striking out 10 over eight innings, the Mobsters couldn’t recover. Collin Snider closed the door in the 8th and 9th innings, striking out four batters to earn his fourth save of the season. Corktown’s defense and timely hitting proved decisive in this matchup. Final Score: Corktown 3 – Chicago 1 Win: Tanner Bibee 5-2 (2.73) |
| Summary: | The Chicago Mobsters and Corktown Cycle delivered a thrilling six-game series filled with standout performances and dramatic moments. Despite their contrasting records, both teams showcased their strengths, resulting in a competitive and memorable matchup.
Chicago, leading the AL Central, displayed their trademark balance with strong pitching and timely hitting. Logan Gilbert and Seth Lugo anchored the rotation with stellar outings, while Alex Bregman and Riley Greene provided offensive firepower. The Mobsters’ resilience was on full display in a marathon 16-inning victory, where Bregman’s sacrifice fly sealed the win. However, their typically reliable bullpen and defense faltered at times, allowing Corktown to capitalize. Corktown, fighting to stay in playoff contention, proved they could compete with the league’s best. Jazz Chisholm emerged as a key player, delivering clutch hits, including a three-run homer and back-to-back games with pivotal RBIs. The Cycle’s pitching staff, led by Tanner Bibee and Luis F. Ortiz, effectively contained Chicago’s potent lineup in critical moments. Collin Snider’s dominance in the late innings, earning multiple saves, highlighted Corktown’s bullpen strength. The series was defined by its unpredictability, with both teams trading blows. Chicago’s explosive offense and Corktown’s timely hitting created high-stakes drama, while pitching duels kept fans on edge. This series not only reinforced Chicago’s dominance but also showcased Corktown’s potential as a playoff contender, setting the stage for an exciting postseason race. |
Yucaipa Road Runners @ Tempe Tempers |
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| Preview: | After a prior tough week, the Tempers are happy to see the Patriots leaving town and the struggling Road Runners arriving. |
| Game #1: | Arozarena put Yucaipa up 1-0 with a sac fly in the first. Jones’ timely single with bases loaded gave Tempe the lead 2-1 after the second. In the top of the 6th, Tatis hit a solo shot off Peralta to tie it up. Another RBI single from Jones made it 3-2 after six innings. Ramirez drove in an insurance run in the 7th. Munoz closed out the 9th and picked up his 12th save. Tempe 4-2 |
| Game #2: | Tempe utilized three weak singles to go up 1-0 after one. Kwan’s rbi single and Abreu’s two run homer made it 4-0 in the 2nd. Ramirez solo in 3rd knocked out Nastrini. Stripling tossed a complete game two hit shutout Tempe 6-0 |
| Game #3: | The Road Runners scratched a run in the first on Freeman’s first error of the season. Tempe loaded the bases in the bottom of the 1st, but Blalock got Freemand and Realmuto. In the 4th, Albies tied it with a rbi ground out, but he tripped as he ran through first base and will be out for 11 days. Tempe added two more to take a 3-1 lead after four. Tempe loaded the bases again in the 5th, but the Ycaipa’s pen bailed out Blalock to keep it tight. Cooper’s rbi double in 7th made it one run game. Turang reached on an infield single in the 8th. Tempe was worried about Turang’s speed, so they brought in Hedges to catch. It didn’t matter as Turang stole 2nd, then 3rd, and finally scored the tying run on a weak sac fly from Tatis. In the bottom of the 8th, Bogaerts singled, stole 2nd and Mateo drove him home with a pinch hit double. The Road Runners put runners on the corners with two outs in the 9th, but Munoz got Arozarena to ground out. Tempe 4-3 |
| Game #4: | Tempe chipped away at Yucaipa for a run in the 1st and the 4th. Mateo’s solo homer made 3-0 in the 5th. Bloss left in the 6th after Bogaert’s rbi single made it 4-0. Kwan added a rbi single in the 7th. Doubles by Hedges and Mateo put it away in the 8th. Verlander tossed a complete game, two hit shutout. Tempe 7-0 |
| Game #5: | All Yucaipa in this one. Alvarez gave the Road Runners an early 2-0 lead in the 2nd. Tatis added a solo in the 6th and Arozarena matched him the 8th. Cooper added on with a three run homer in 9th. Megill pitched a complete game shutout with 13 SO. Yucaipa 7-0 |
| Game #6: | Ozuna’s rbi single and Peralta’s three run homer put Tempe up 4-1 after one inning. The Road Runners got one back in 2nd, but Tempe went to the pen early and avoided any further damage. J.D. Martinez knocked a two run homer in 4th that ended the day for Bassit. Tempe added two more in the 5th and coasted to the easy win. Faucher picked up his first career save. Tempe 8-2 |
| Summary: | Tempe did a good job neutralizing Yucaipa’s offense during the series and took 5 of 6. |
Columbus Explorers @ Sacramento Capitals |
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| Summary: | Sacramento continues to roll, takes 5 of 7 from Columbus in relatively close, low scoring games. |
Gainesville Swamp Things @ Dallas Cougars |
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| Summary: | Gainesville takes the series 4 games to 2. |
Cincinnati Skyliners @ Detroit Crime |
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| Preview: | Detroit Crime Hosts the Cincinnati Skyliners for a 6 game matchup/ |
| Game #1: | Det holds on for a 5-4 win, HRs Marte , Machado WP Manaea 4-1 Sv Hudson 8. |
| Game #2: | Cin scores 12 runs on 13 hits and wins 12-6, WP Civale 4-4 HRs Swanson Raleigh Pasquintino, Ibanez and 2 for Wisdom. |
| Game #3: | Blanco, Schriebner and Lee combine on a No Hitter as Det wins 4-0, Blanco goes to 4-3 HRs Harper. |
| Game #4: | Det wins 2-0 behind the pitching of Wheeler 7-3 sv Hudson 9. |
| Game #5: | Det holds on for a 5-4 win, Skenes goes 5IP and gets the win 4-1 and Lee gets the SV (2) HRs Witt, Machado |
| Game #6: | Det wins 9-4 as Manaea gets the Win5-1 HRs Maldanado; Harper has a 4 hit game. |
| Summary: | Det takes the series over Cin 5-1 |
Baltimore Comets @ Arboga Rats |
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| Preview: | Baltimore (17-28), NL East 5th place – 14 GB, hits the road to face the Arboga Rats (15-31), NL West 4th place – 21.5 GB. Arboga enters the series on a 14-game losing streak. |
| Game #1: | Arboga’s losing streak extends to 15 games as the Comets jump out to a 5-0 lead and hold on for a 5-2 victory. Bryson Stott had a couple of hits, including a homerun, and Maikel Garcia had a 3-hit day, scoring 2 runs, to pace the Comets’ offense. Joc Pederson hit his 6th homerun of the season for the Rats.
COMETS 5 / 7 / 2 |
| Game #2: | The Rats left no doubt they would end their losing skid, scoring 7 times in the first and 14 total in the first 3 innings to win 14-2. Jason Heyward led the way with 4 hits, including 2 doubles and a homerun, and Ha Seong Kim an Otto Lopez added 3 hits apiece for Arboga.
COMETS 2 / 7 / 1 |
| Game #3: | Arboga’s offensive outburst continues as the Rats plate double digit runs for the 2nd consecutive day and win it 10-3. This one was close, however, until the Rats broke it open with 6 runs in the 8th. Joc Pederson and Matt Vierling hit longballs for Arboga.
COMETS 3 / 3 / 0 |
| Game #4: | Comets bounce back behind a 12-hit attack to even the series at 2-2. Bryson Stott had 3 hits, and Josh Bell had 2 hits, including a homerun, knocking in 3. Dominic Canzone also homered for Baltimore.
COMETS 5 / 12 / 0 |
| Game #5: | Emilio Pagan tosses a 4-hit, complete game, shutout as Arboga cruises to a 7-0 win. Trea Turner’s 3rd inning grand slam was the big hit for the Rats.
COMETS 0 / 4 / 0 |
| Game #6: | Gavin Stone pitches a gem, shutting out the Rats on 3 hits, allowing one walk, while striking out 10, as the Comets again even the series. Connor Norby hit his first MWBL homerun to lead the Baltimore offense.
COMETS 3 / 9 / 2 |
| Game #7: | Arboga jumps on Quinn Priester, again, scoring 8 runs on 7 hits in an inning and two thirds to take the series finale. Trea Turner had a 4 for 4 day, with 3 RBIs, and ex-Comet Joey Gallo had 3 hits and 2 RBIs for the Rats.
COMETS 6 / 13 / 1 |
| Summary: | Arboga wins the battle between 2 struggling teams, 4 games to 3. Gavin Stone had a superb week for Baltimore, however, winning both his starts, pitching 15 2/3 innings, allowing only 2 runs, 8 hits, and 2 walks, while striking out 16. |
Valdosta Snappers @ Alamo Defenders |
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| Preview: | Valdosta comes to Alamo for six games. |
| Game #1: | Valdosta 3 Alamo 1 Perez throws 7 innings of 2 hit ball leading the Snappers to victory. Nick Martinez gets the save. Austin Riley hits a 2 run homer. Joe Ryan falls to 0-4. |
| Game #2: | Alamo 10 Valdosta 9 Ward and Fraley each have 3 hits. Devers and Ward hit homers. Austin Riley hits another homer for Valdosta. |
| Game #3: | Alamo 3 Valdosta 2 Pablo Lopez goes to 6-3 with a strong 8 innings. Yates picks up his 13rd save. Sheets hits a homer for Valdosta. |
| Game #4: | Alamo 4 Valdosta 0 Lively throws a shutout. He gives up 3 hits. Devers hits a 2 run homer. |
| Game #5: | Valdosta 5 Alamo 1 Taj Bradley throws 7 innings of shutout ball. Michael Harris hits a homer. Cronenworth hits a homer for Alamo. |
| Game #6: | Alamo 4 Valdosta 1 Joe Ryan finally picks up a win. Yates with his 14th save. Merrifield and Santana each have 2 hits. Perez goes to 5-5. |
| Summary: | Alamo wins 4 of 6 from Valdosta. |
Motor City Muscle @ Harsens Island Walleye |
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| Preview: | Motor City visits Harsens Island. |
| Summary: | The Walleye take 6 of 7. |
Southwest Detroit Fighting Chihuahuas @ Tijuana Bottle Rockets |
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| Preview: | Tijuana hosts Southwest Detroit for 7 games |
| Summary: | The visiting Fighting Chihuahuas take the series 5-2 from The Bottle Rockets |
Titusville Super Sonics @ Coconut Creek Crushers |
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| Preview: | Time to pad the lead for CCC? |
| Game #1: | Grade 3 Canning throws a complete game for TSS. CCC has the tying run thrown out at the plate in the 9th. TSS wins 3-2. |
| Game #2: | This one goes extras and CCC again fails to score a runner from 3rd to fall short. TSS wins 5-4. |
| Game #3: | Santander gets beaned and injured in the 1st inning. This apparently was the spark CCC needed as we go on to win in a rout 11-1. |
| Game #4: | Greene and Estes both give up 3 runs in the first 3 innings. They then locked things down tight. Game remained scoreless until Hoerner hits a walk-off 3-run HR in the 11th to win it for CCC 6-3. |
| Game #5: | CCC coasts to an easy 6-1 win behind Logan Webb. |
| Game #6: | Schwellenbach gives up a solo HR in the 1st and nothing else. CCC wins 3-1. |
| Game #7: | All offense in this one and it was tied 7-7 after six IP. Then it got a little weird. TSS hits 4 HRs off Grade 18 and 21 RPs to win it 12-9. |
| Summary: | CCC manages to win the series 4-3. CCC won all 4 games that Santander missed with injury. Should we trade him? lol |
Fremont Cannons @ Hollywood Werewolves |
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| Summary: | Hollywood drops 4 of 6 to Fremont. Kershaw picks up a win in relief and Hendriks pitches a gem. |
Bethesda Bandicoots @ Selkirk Steelers |
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| Preview: | Two teams hoping for the playoffs. |
| Game #1: | Perkins homer and Gibson a 4 hitter. Selkirk 1 Bethesda 0. |
| Game #2: | Crawford solid Siri 2 homers and drury one in a 7-3 Bethesda win. |
| Game #3: | Cease solid and homers by Perez and Carlson an easy 6-2 Selkirk win. |
| Game #4: | Vaughn homers late but not enough as Selkirk wins 6-5. |
| Game #5: | Alonso 2 homers, Turner and Ahmed homer in an 11-3 Selkirk blowout. |
| Game #6: | Perkins homers for Gibson again. 8-5 Selkirk. |
| Summary: | The ball bounced Selkrik way as they win 5 of the 6 games. Gibson had a great series 2-0 14.1 innings 7 hits. Alonso 3 homer series. |
Long Beach Dirt Bags @ Prairie Falcons |
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| Preview: | Two teams counting the days till the Draft… |
| Summary: | Falcons win series 4-2 including a 13 inning affair….Irvin with a Shutout in Game 6 for the Dirt Bags |
Triple Creek Patriots @ Tampa Bay Expos |
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| Preview: | Expos look to “trip up” Triple Creek! |
| Game #1: | TCP 5 TB 7 |
| Game #2: | TCP 1 TBE 3 |
| Game #3: | TCP 3 TBE 5 |
| Game #4: | TCP 1 TBE 4 |
| Game #5: | TCP 10 TBE 0 |
| Game #6: | TCP 6 TBE 0 |
| Game #7: | TCP 9 TBE 3 |
| Summary: | Expos take the first four games of their series and drop the last 3 to win a hotly contested series 4-3. |