2025 PLAYER / PITCHER OF THE WEEK #11
| NAME | TEAM | AVG | SLG | G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | R | RBI | K | W | IW | SB | CS | HBP |
| STEER,Spencer | GST AL | .400 | .720 | 6 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| NAME | CLUB | G | W | L | S | ERA | IP | R | ER | H | K | BB | IBB | WP | BK | HB | HR |
| WHEELER,Zack | DET AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.60 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| NAME | TEAM | AVG | SLG | G | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | R | RBI | K | W | IW | SB | CS | HBP |
| SOTO,Juan | TBE NL | .391 | .957 | 7 | 23 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NAME | CLUB | G | W | L | S | ERA | IP | R | ER | H | K | BB | IBB | WP | BK | HB | HR |
| RYAN,Joe | ALA NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.60 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Chicago Mobsters @ Motor City Muscle |
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| Preview: | The Chicago Mobsters (41-23), leading the AL Central, face off against the struggling Motor City Muscle (24-40), who sit last in the AL East. With Chicago’s dominant pitching and consistent offense, they’re heavy favorites to take the series. Motor City will need a major turnaround to compete. Odds: Chicago Mobsters 75%, Motor City Muscle 25%. |
| Game #1: | Motor City rallied from an early deficit to defeat Chicago 4-2 in a tightly contested matchup. Chicago struck first in the third inning with a two-run homer from Yordan Alvarez, giving the Mobsters a 2-0 lead. Motor City answered in the fourth when Rhys Hoskins launched a two-run shot to tie the game. The Muscle took control in the fifth, capitalizing on a leadoff double by Ceddanne Rafaela and an error, followed by a clutch two-run single from Jhonny Pereda to make it 4-2. MacKenzie Gore settled in after the early home run, pitching 6.2 strong innings and striking out six to earn his second win of the season. The Muscle bullpen held firm, with J.T. Chargois closing out the ninth for his second save. Seth Lugo took the loss despite striking out ten, as Chicago’s offense was stifled after the third.
Final Score: Motor City 4 – Chicago 2 Win: MacKenzie Gore 2-5 (4.46) |
| Game #2: | The Chicago Mobsters dominated the Motor City Muscle with a 4-0 shutout, led by a stellar performance from Bryce Miller. The Mobsters broke the scoreless tie in the third inning with an Alex Bregman solo homer. They added another run in the fifth on a double play grounder, and Willy Adames extended the lead to 3-0 in the seventh with an RBI double. Mitch Garver capped the scoring with a solo home run in the eighth. Miller was outstanding, pitching 7.2 innings, allowing just two hits and striking out 11. The Muscle struggled to generate offense, managing only a handful of baserunners and never advancing past third base. The Mobsters’ bullpen closed the door, preserving the shutout. Defensive miscues by both teams didn’t factor into the outcome, as Chicago’s pitching was simply too strong. This win improves Miller’s record and keeps the Mobsters rolling.
Final Score: Chicago 4 – Motor City 0 Win: Bryce Miller 4-3 (1.91) |
| Game #3: | The Chicago Mobsters edged out the Motor City Muscle in a tense, low-scoring affair, winning 2-1. Both starting pitchers, Logan Gilbert for Chicago and Paul Blackburn for Motor City, were dominant early, keeping the game scoreless through five innings. The Mobsters broke through in the sixth, stringing together three singles to plate two runs, with Julio Rodriguez and Mitch Garver delivering the key RBIs. Motor City responded in the seventh, capitalizing on a wild pitch to score their only run as Oneil Cruz crossed the plate. Despite a late rally attempt, including Cruz’s second double in the ninth, the Mobsters’ bullpen held firm. Aroldis Chapman came in to record the final out and secure his seventh save. Gilbert earned his tenth win of the season, striking out ten and allowing just one run over 6.2 innings, while Blackburn took the loss despite a strong outing.
Final Score: Chicago 2 – Motor City 1 Win: Logan Gilbert 10-3 (2.26) |
| Game #4: | The Chicago Mobsters edged out the Motor City Muscle in a thrilling 6-5 victory. The game started with Yordan Alvarez launching a solo homer to give Chicago an early lead, but Motor City quickly answered with a two-run blast from Rhys Hoskins. Motor City built a 4-2 advantage by the sixth, highlighted by Emmanuel Rivera’s home run and a sac fly. However, the Mobsters erupted in the seventh, capitalizing on a costly error and a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch. Alex Bregman delivered the big blow with a three-run triple, and Willy Adames added an RBI single to put Chicago ahead 6-4. Motor City’s Jackson Holliday homered in the eighth to close the gap, but Chicago’s bullpen—capped by Aroldis Chapman—held on. Despite a tense ninth inning, Chapman secured the save, stranding the tying run.
Final Score: Chicago 6 – Motor City 5 Win: Bowden Francis 5-1 (2.81) |
| Game #5: | The Chicago Mobsters rallied late to defeat the Motor City Muscle 6-2 in a tightly contested matchup. Both teams traded runs early, with Motor City taking a 2-1 lead in the fourth after capitalizing on a Mobsters error and a clutch double from Rafaela. Chicago answered in the fifth to tie it, then broke through in the seventh when Luis Arraez doubled home the go-ahead run. The Mobsters’ offense erupted in the ninth, tacking on three insurance runs thanks to timely hits from Yandy Diaz and Riley Greene, and an error by Motor City’s closer. Hunter Brown was stellar for Chicago, pitching eight innings and allowing just two unearned runs on two hits, while Aroldis Chapman came in to secure his 10th save. Luis Garcia took the loss in relief for Motor City. The Mobsters’ aggressive baserunning and late-inning execution proved decisive.
Final Score: Chicago 6 – Motor City 2 Win: Hunter Brown 2-2 (3.95) |
| Game #6: | The Chicago Mobsters jumped ahead with a huge fourth inning, scoring six runs off Motor City starter Chase McDermott. The rally began with a bases-loaded walk, followed by a two-run single from Jackson Chourio and a three-run homer by Mitch Garver. LaMonte Wade Jr. capped the inning with a solo shot, making it back-to-back home runs and giving Chicago a commanding 7-0 lead. Alex Bregman added a solo homer in the fifth to stretch the lead to 8-0. Seth Lugo was dominant for Chicago, tossing seven shutout innings and striking out eight. Motor City mounted a late comeback, scoring four runs in the eighth and a two-run homer by Jackson Holliday in the ninth to close the gap to 8-6. With the tying runs on base, Aroldis Chapman came in and struck out Oneil Cruz to seal the win for Chicago.Final Score: Chicago 8 – Motor City 6Win: Seth Lugo 8-4 (1.96) Loss: Chayce McDermott 0-2 (14.63) Save: Aroldis Chapman #10 |
| Game #7: | The Chicago Mobsters edged out the Motor City Muscle in a tense, low-scoring affair, winning 2-1. Both starting pitchers, MacKenzie Gore and Bryce Miller, were sharp, each allowing just one run over seven innings. Motor City struck first in the third inning with a two-out RBI single from Jeimer Candelario. Chicago responded in the fifth, tying the game on a clutch single by Luis Arraez. The game remained deadlocked until the top of the ninth, when Riley Greene launched a solo home run off J.T. Chargois, giving Chicago the lead. In the bottom of the ninth, Ryan Yarbrough came on for the save, striking out two and retiring the side to secure the win. Hunter Gaddis earned the victory in relief, while Chargois took the loss. The Mobsters’ timely hitting and strong bullpen work proved decisive in this close contest.
Final Score: Chicago 2 – Motor City 1 Win: Hunter Gaddis 2-2 (1.73) |
| Summary: | The Chicago Mobsters took the series over the Motor City Muscle, winning 6 of 7 games behind dominant pitching and timely offense. Chicago’s arms—highlighted by Bryce Miller’s 11-strikeout shutout and Seth Lugo’s seven scoreless frames—set the tone, while Aroldis Chapman racked up four saves, often shutting the door in tense late innings. Offensively, Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez powered key rallies, with Bregman’s bases-clearing triple and multiple home runs standing out. Motor City showed fight, stealing one game with a comeback and pushing Chicago in several close contests, including a narrow 2-1 finale. However, defensive miscues and bullpen struggles proved costly for the Muscle. Ultimately, Chicago’s depth, clutch hitting, and shutdown relief pitching kept them atop the AL Central and underscored their status as series favorites. |
Detroit Crime @ Southwest Detroit Fighting Chihuahuas |
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| Summary: | Detoit taakes 6/7 at SWD. |
Gainesville Swamp Things @ Titusville Super Sonics |
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| Preview: | Two Florida not so heavyweights face off in a six game series with the Gainesville Swamp Things visiting the Titusville Super Sonics. |
| Summary: | A competitive series between Titusville and Gainesville that had a ton of steals and dramatic late inning action. The teams split the six game set with three wins each. |
Tijuana Bottle Rockets @ Dallas Cougars |
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| Summary: | Cougars and Bottle Rockets split. |
Long Beach Dirt Bags @ Alamo Defenders |
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| Preview: | 3rd place Long Beach takes on 2nd place Alamo. |
| Game #1: | Alamo 5 Long Beach 2 Pablo Lopez pitches six strong innings and picks up his 8th win. Raley and Ward each have 2 RBI. Hilliard hits a homer for Long Beach. |
| Game #2: | Alamo 3 Long Beach 0 Joe Ryan throws a one-hitter. He whiffs 10 and walks 1. Devers knocks in 2 runs. |
| Game #3: | Alamo 7 Long Beach 1 Pivetta wins his 4th as he goes 7. Santana and De La Cruz each hit homers. Ortiz hit a homer for Long Beach. |
| Game #4: | Long Beach 4 Alamo 3 (10) A day off helps Long Beach. Dunning pitches well for a while until the 5th when Long Beach gets going. Pena hits a homer for Long Beach. Butto gets the win in relief. |
| Game #5: | Long Beach 4 Alamo 0 Vasquez tosses a shutout. He gives up 6 hits. Pena hits a homer. |
| Game #6: | Alamo 10 Long Beach 4 Joe Ryan wins his 3rd game of the season. Cronenworth, Ward, and Santana each have a homer and 3 RBI. |
| Summary: | Alamo takes the series four games to two. |
Hollywood Werewolves @ Corktown Cycle |
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| Preview: | Dispite having been trade partners for years, the Werewolves and Cycle face off for the first time in MWBL history. Historically Hollywood would be a heavy favorite, but this would be considered a rebuilding year. Corktown is currently in a rebuilding decade. |
| Game #1: | Corktown 4-3 W. Brayan Bello 5-5 L. Patrick Sandoval 1-5 S. Collin Snider (5) |
| Game #2: | Hollywood 8-1 W. Mason Black 5-7 CG L. Brandon Pfaadt 1-4 |
| Game #3: | Corktown 3-1 W. Colin Rea 3-6 L. Seth Johnson 3-5 CG S. Tony Santillan (5) |
| Game #4: | Corktown rallies back from 10-4 to take a huge W in the 9th. Too bad I had to sim this game and missed it play out.
Corktown 13-10 |
| Game #5: | Corktown gets 2 late to win another for the home crowd.
Corktown 2-1 |
| Game #6: | Cycle get 4 in the 8th to make it back to back to back comeback victories. Corktown 5-3 W. Colin Snider 1-1 L. Patrick Sandoval 1-6 S. Tony Santillan (8) |
| Summary: | The story was the blown opportunities for the Werewolves. Tony Santillan gets 4 saves in the series and was used in a big hold spot for game 1 or could have had all 5. Corktown takes advantage of a down Hollywood team, but that roster is not as beat up as that record seems.
Corktown 5-1 |
Harsens Island Walleye @ Cincinnati Skyliners |
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| Preview: | Harsens Island makes its trek to Glenn Sample Field in Cincinnati for a seven game set with the Skyliners. |
| Summary: | Cincinnati somehow completes a seven game sweep on the Walleye. The Skyliners shut out Harsens Island three times and twice limited it to one run. Simeon Wood-Richardson tossed a gem in game two, going the distance, holding the Walleye to a single hit and striking out eleven. |
Fremont Cannons @ Coconut Creek Crushers |
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| Preview: | Potential LCS Matchup. |
| Game #1: | Two early homers off Snell puts FRE out front. CCC kept chipping back with our own homers until prevailing 6-5. |
| Game #2: | Skubal vs Greene, but only Skubal lived up to the billing. FRE explodes and wins in a rout 17-1. |
| Game #3: | CCC wins a slugfest 10-7 behind 6 HRs. |
| Game #4: | CCC took the day off and got shutout by Grade 5 Cantillo. FRE wins 4-0. |
| Game #5: | CCC knocks out Rodon in the 2nd and cruise behind Webb’s 13th win. CCC wins 6-1. |
| Game #6: | Snell vs Skubal and both get beat up. CCC bullpen does a little better job at stopping the bleeding as CCC wins 7-5. |
| Summary: | CCC wins the series 4-2. Lots of HRs hit in this one. Lots of high graded pitchers got beat around. |
Sacramento Capitals @ Selkirk Steelers |
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| Preview: | Battle of two top teams Sacramento (49-16) and Selkirk (41-24) |
| Summary: | The series end in a hard fought tight series where the visiting Sacramento wins 4 of the 7 games from Selkirk. |
Arboga Rats @ Prairie Falcons |
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| Preview: | Arboga sits in the #4 slot of the West Division of the NL while Falcons sit in the #3 slot of the Big Bad East…Falcons 62 games into the Season and Falcons continue to stay off the IL – something we dont like to have is anyone on the list. |
| Game #1: | Yamamoto was Steller giving up 2 hits but no runs in a 1-0 win PRA 1 – ARB 0 |
| Game #2: | Stowers with 3 ribbies, Gelof with 2, Javy with 1 and it was enough for Ryan Pepiot went 7 strong innings for his 5th win of the season…Mitch Spence suffered his 7th loss PRA 7 – ARB 3 |
| Game #3: | Nathan Eovaldi not quite as good as Yamamoto in G1 but 7 4 hit shutout innings and Falcons got all there offense from Jake Burger and Javy Baez..PRA 5 – ARB 0 |
| Game #4: | After losing 3 straight games Arboga needed a day off to reset and reset they did…outside of a blemish that Zack Gelo provided in the bottom of the 2nd the Rats had their way with the Falcons – Deluca with a double and triple and the Rats prevail…ARB 5 – PRA 2 |
| Game #5: | D.L. Hall was blistered for 8 runs as outside of singleton and Gallo the Rats nibbled thru Halls fastball and chewed up his curve…Falcons gt two solo jacks in the bottom of the 9th to salvage not being whitewashed…ARB 8 – PRA 2 |
| Game #6: | Falcons hit 3 homers off Brady Singer – Robert, Benintendi Baez ( what a stud!) but Bauers and Lowe ripped one each as well…Falcons down 7-6 when the pen comes in….and Shuts the door with Clase setting the deadbolt…ARB 7 – PRA 6 |
| Summary: | Split even steven right down the middle in half both of us getting a slice…No injuries so Falcons should be at full strength – minus Gasser who is out of Gas…while Arboga should also be in full force when Valdosta arrives for their series next week.. |
Bethesda Bandicoots @ Triple Creek Patriots |
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| Summary: | Back and forth series came down to extra innings in the finale to decide a winner, and Gurriel delivers a walk off solo shot to give it to Triple Creek 4 and 3. |
Tempe Tempers @ Baltimore Comets |
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| Preview: | The Tempe Tempers (40-24), 2nd place N.L. Central visits Baltimore (28-37), 4th place N.L. East. |
| Game #1: | Comets score 3 in the first and make it hold up. Bryson Stott had 3 hits for Baltimore and Jose Soriano went 7 1/3 to earn the win.
TEMPERS 1 / 8 / 0 |
| Game #2: | Gerrit Cole shuts out the Comets over 5 1/3 innings, while the Tempers’ offense builds a 7-run lead and cruise to an 8-2 victory. Freddie Freeman had 3 hits, including 2 doubles, and Eddie Rosario went deep for Tempe.
TEMPERS 8 / 13 / 1 |
| Game #3: | Baltimore leans on a strong outing from Gavin Stone to take game 3, 4-2. Maikel Garcia had 2 hits and 2 RBIs for the Comets. Wilyer Abreu homered for Tempe.
TEMPERS 2 / 8 / 0 |
| Game #4: | Hayden Birdsong and a trio of relievers shut out Tempe. Birdson went 6, scattering 3 hits and a walk, to run his record to 2-2 on the year. Baltimore only managed 3 hits against the Tempers but made them count.
TEMPERS 0 / 7 / 0 |
| Game #5: | Tempe jumps out to a 4-0 lead and holds on for the 4-2 victory. Freddie Freeman knocked in all 4 Tempers’ runs on a single and a homerun. Gerrit Cole wins for the 2nd time in the series.
TEMPERS 4 / 9 / 0 |
| Game #6: | Yu Darvish shuts out Baltimore on two hits over 6 1/3 innings. Jose Soriano is equally as tough but gets roughed up in the 8th when Tempe tallies 4 runs. Baltimore also can’t get to Kenley Jansen or Jesse Chavez, and the Tempers take the finale 4-0.
TEMPERS 4 / 7 / 1 |
| Summary: | Tempe outhits Baltimore 52-34, but the Comets made the most of limited opportunities to earn a split against the Tempers. |
Yucaipa Road Runners @ Columbus Explorers |
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| Preview: | Yucaipa comes into the series with the worst record in MWBL, the Explorers are surprisingly in the hunt for a Wild Card – and even a shot at the division – though that is certainly suspect with their limited depth of pitching and hitting – fielding on the other hand is their strong suit. Let’s see what a 6 game set will bring. |
| Game #1: | Columbus Explorers Top Yucaipa Road Runners 5–1 Behind Myers’ Strong Outing COLUMBUS, OH (June 13, 2025)– The Columbus Explorers continued their strong run of form with a 5–1 victory over the Yucaipa Road Runners on Friday night at Huntington Park. Right-hander Tobias Myers led the way, tossing 7.1 innings of dominant baseball and allowing just two hits and one run while striking out five.Columbus wasted no time putting pressure on Yucaipa starter Nick Nastrini, scoring early and often. The Explorers tallied a run in the first and added two more in the second inning before extending the lead to 5–0 by the end of the fourth. Nastrini (1–10) lasted just 3.2 innings, surrendering seven hits and five earned runs.Pedro Pages had a breakout night at the plate for Columbus, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs. Kiki Hernandez also contributed with a solo shot—his fifth of the season—while Brendan Donovan and Daulton Varsho each drove in a run.Yucaipa’s lone offensive highlight came in the third inning, when catcher F. Alvarez launched a solo home run, his fifth of the season. Alvarez finished 1-for-3, accounting for one-third of Yucaipa’s total hits.The Columbus defense played a key role in the victory, turning four double plays and limiting Yucaipa’s opportunities. The Explorers’ bullpen closed the door, with John King and Tim Herrin combining to retire the final five batters.Injury Update: Columbus outfielder Jake McCarthy exited the game in the fifth inning due to a minor injury and is expected to be sidelined for two days.With the win, Columbus improves their record and maintains momentum as they move deeper into the season. Yucaipa, now looking to regroup, continues to search for answers on the mound as Nastrini’s struggles persist. |
| Game #2: | Explorers Outlast Road Runners in Extra-Inning Battle, 3–2 Columbus edges Yucaipa in 11 innings behind Arias homer and bullpen dominanceColumbus, OH (June 14th) – In a game marked by stellar pitching, clutch at-bats, and late-inning drama, the Columbus Explorers defeated the Yucaipa Road Runners 3–2 in 11 innings on Saturday afternoon at Huntington Park. With the win, Columbus improves to 68 games on the season, while Yucaipa drops Game 67 in heartbreaking fashion.The Explorers struck first with a solo home run from Gabriel Arias in the first inning—his third of the season. The Road Runners answered immediately with a home run of their own, courtesy of Randy Arozarena, and later took a brief lead on an RBI single from Brayan Rocchio.Yucaipa starter Tylor Megill turned in a dominant performance, pitching 8.0 innings while allowing only two runs on eight hits with eight strikeouts. Columbus starter Trevor Rogers held his own, going 6.1 innings and surrendering two earned runs on six hits.Locked in a 2–2 tie through nine innings, both bullpens kept the game scoreless until the top of the 11th, when Columbus pushed across the go-ahead run off Yucaipa reliever Yency Almonte (0–1). Tim Herrin (3–0) sealed the win for Columbus with a perfect inning of relief in the top half, allowing the Explorers’ the chance for the narrow victory.Columbus recorded 10 hits in total, with key contributions from Weston Wilson (2-for-5, 2 doubles), Varsho (RBI double), and Kiki Hernández (RBI single). Yucaipa’s Arozarena and Tatis Jr. led their offense, combining for four of the team’s seven hits.The game also featured aggressive baserunning from Yucaipa, including three stolen bases, though they were caught stealing twice. Notably, Fernando Tatis Jr. exited the game with an apparent injury and is expected to be evaluated over the next few days – early indications were 13 days or so. Columbus and Yucaipa play game 3 of their series tomorrow afternoon before a day off then 3 more. |
| Game #3: | EXTRA-INNING HEARTBREAKER: COLUMBUS EDGES YUCAIPA 3–2 IN 11-INNING DUEL June 15, 2025 — Columbus, OHIn a game that had all the intensity of a playoff battle, the Columbus Explorers outlasted the Yucaipa Road Runners 3–2 in an 11-inning thriller on Sunday night. A walk-off double from Johan Rojas sealed the win for Columbus, capping a night of stellar pitching, smart base running, and clutch performances on both sides.The scoring began early but came sparingly throughout the night. Columbus struck first in the bottom of the second inning. After stringing together a few quality at-bats, catcher Luis Torrens brought home a run with a base hit. The Explorers added another in the same frame to take a 2–0 lead.Yucaipa responded in the third, when Javier Sanoja’s sacrifice fly brought Leody Taveras home to cut the deficit in half. Despite several opportunities later in the game, the Road Runners couldn’t find the big hit they needed, stranding nine runners on base.The pitching was the headline for much of the game. Yucaipa starter Chris Bassitt was masterful, throwing 9.2 innings of two-run baseball, scattering seven hits while striking out seven. He was matched by Columbus starter JP Sears, who went 7.2 innings and allowed just one earned run with four strikeouts. The only questionable pitching came for Columbus closer Tim Herrin who entered the 9th with 1 on a 1 out. With Luke Williams on 3rd (after a double), Herrin tosses a WP allowing Williams to score the tying run.With the game knotted at two, both bullpens held firm through extra innings. But in the bottom of the 11th, Columbus finally broke through. After a pair of baserunners reached against reliever Phil Maton, Rojas stepped up and delivered a booming double to the gap — sending the home crowd into a frenzy and the Explorers to their 2nd straight 11 inning 3–2 walk-off win.Bernardino (3–0) earned the win in relief for Columbus, striking out the side in the top of the 11th. Maton (1–3) took the loss for Yucaipa. For Columbus, the victory marked their 41st win in 69 games and continued their strong form at home. Yucaipa, despite a quality outing from their ace and aggressive base running (four stolen bases in total), dropped a game they had every chance to win. |
| Game #4: | Columbus Explorers Dominate Yucaipa Road Runners in 11-3 Victory
Columbus, OH – June 17, 2025 – The Columbus Explorers delivered an offensive explosion and strong pitching performance on Tuesday, June 17, as they secured an 11-3 victory over the Yucaipa Road Runners at home. The Explorers jumped out to an early lead with three runs in the second inning, setting the tone for the rest of the game. Yucaipa struck first, scoring two runs in the opening frame, but Columbus quickly responded with five runs over the next two innings, taking a 5-2 lead by the second. Offensively, the Explorers were led by Enmanuel Valdez, who went 3-for-5 with a double and three RBIs. The standout performance of the night, however, came from Dalton Varsho, who went 3-for-5 with a double and a season-high four RBIs. Weston Wilson added two hits and two RBIs, while Brendan Donovan contributed with three walks and an RBI. As a team, Columbus racked up 15 hits and took full advantage of Yucaipa’s pitching struggles. On the mound, Mitchell Parker pitched a stellar eight innings, allowing just three runs on six hits while striking out six. His dominant outing helped the Explorers maintain control throughout the game, while S. Bivens closed out the final inning with a perfect 9th, cementing the win. For the Road Runners, Randy Arozarena hit a solo home run and Javier Sanoja chipped in with a double and an RBI, but the offensive output was limited as Yucaipa struggled to mount a serious threat. Starting pitcher Nick Nastrini took the loss, lasting only 1.2 innings while giving up five runs on six hits. The win improves the Explorers’ record to 42-28, and they will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next matchup. Yucaipa, now 19-50, will regroup and aim for a better result in their upcoming games. About the Columbus Explorers: |
| Game #5: | The game between the Yucaipa Road Runners and the Columbus Explorers showcased a strong offensive performance from Columbus, who triumphed 7-3. Yucaipa struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, leaving runners stranded. On the mound, Yucaipa’s pitchers allowed multiple runs, including a two-homer performance from Columbus. Meanwhile, Columbus benefited from solid pitching, led by Alec Marsh, who secured the win with 7 innings of 3 earned runs. The game was punctuated by some key hitting from Columbus, particularly E. Valdez and E. Duran, who both drove in multiple runs. |
| Game #6: | In the final game of the series between the Yucaipa Road Runners and Columbus Explorers, Columbus came out on top with a 5-3 victory. Yucaipa struggled offensively, tallying just 7 hits and leaving 4 men on base, despite strong performances from Brice Turang and Randy Arozarena, who both hit home runs. Columbus, however, saw a balanced offensive effort, with Gabriel Arias hitting a home run and driving in 2 RBIs. On the mound, Tobias Myers delivered a solid 7.2 innings for Columbus, while Bradley Blalock took the loss for Yucaipa. |
| Summary: | Big week for Columbus with the 6 game sweep – have to take advantage where you can. Tobias Myers grabs 2 wins, a lot of hitters had fun this week. We don’t expect things to be quite as good next week at Prairie….. |
Tampa Bay Expos @ Valdosta Snappers |
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| Preview: | Tampa travels up I-75 to Valdosta. Both teams are in last place. |
| Summary: | Expos take 5 of 7. They really aren’t a last place team, but Valdosta is. |