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Week 28
Current Week: 5-1 (112-50 - GB, 1st (+35))
Next Week: Playoffs Round 1: 2 vs Annapolis Admirals, 3 @ Annapolis, 2 vs Annapolis
Power Ranking: 1
Fan Interest: 78 (+1)
Owners Mood: Ecstatic
Magic #: CLINCHED
Game 157
Ellicott City 2, Norfolk 7
Javier Uberuaga (15-10) finished the season strong going 8 innings, allowing 6 hits and 2 runs, bouncing back from his worst start of the seasons. The offense was lead by Derek Campbell who had 2 hits, a HR (26) and 4 RBI. Kent Davis, Jose Rodriquez and Jose Escamilla each added 2 hits.
Game 158
Ellicott City 3, Norfolk 4
Don Sweetapple (19-6) finished the seasons with another solid start going 8 innings, allowing 6 hits and 3 runs, while striking out 8. Dalton Whitaker pitched a perfect 9th for his record breaking 51st save! Derek Campbell hit another HR (27) for one of his 2 hits. Augusto Rodriquez added 2 hits, and Kent Davis added 2 RBI.
Game 159
Norfolk 10, Washington 7 (13 innings)
Adrian Otero (ND) pitched 5.2 innings, giving up 10 hits and 6 runs in his first appearance since his injury (not sure why he started). Dalton Whitaker pitched 2-innings of shutout relief striking out 5. Will Rose (7-4) pitched the final 3 innings getting the win, after he blew the save. Julio Romero (5) hit a game winning 3-run shot in the 13th, finishing 3-7 with 5 RBI. Derek Campbell hit a go-ahead HR in the 11th for his only hit (28). Jesus Rivera and Augusto Rodriquez each added 2 hits. Roberto Perez stole base 61, he is now 1 shy of tying Ron Alders record set last year.
Game 160
Norfolk 9, Washington 5
Javier Uberuaga (16-10) pitching on short rest, won for the 2nd time this week going 6.1 innings, allowing 9 hits and 4 runs, striking out 5. Dalton Whitaker pitched the final 2/3 for the save (52). Derek Campbell did it again, hitting his 29th HR, going 4-5. Roberto Perez added 4 hits, Cody Johnson added 3 hits, Jose Escamilla and Kent Davis each added 2. Derek Campbell and Jose Rodriquez each had 2 RBI's. Roberto Perez stole base #62 to tie the season stolen base record.
Game 161
Norfolk 10, Washington 2
Karl Armstrong (19-8) finished the season on a high note, going 7.1 innings, giving up 9 hits and 2 runs, striking out 8. Jose Rodriquez and Kent Davis lead the offense with 3-hits and 3-RBI's each. Davis added 4 runs. The Cavaliers had 7 doubles.
Game 162
Norfolk 2, Washington 5
Sun Ho (3-3) pitched ok, going 6.2 innings, allowing 5 runs (3 ER) on 9 hits. The Cavs were lead by Kent Davis who went 3-4 and Roberto Perez who added 2 hits. Roberto Perez was thrown out trying to steal, he finishes tied for the stolen base record.
Players of the Week (not selected last week of season):
Delaware: n/a
MarVa: n/a
Power Rankings (final):
1) Norfolk Cavaliers (130.5)
2) Dover Generals (112.1)
3) Annapolis Admirals (109.5)
3) New Castle Colonials (103.1)
4) Chesapeake Blue Crabs (93.9)
Conference Playoffs:
Dover Generals vs New Castle Colonials
New Castle took the season series 9-4
Annapolis Admirals vs Norfolk Cavaliers
Norfolk took the season series 8-5
Notable Feats/News:
Miguel Contreras, Ocean City Tourists, wins his 2nd pitching triple crown (20/259/2.35)
Francisco Durango, Georgetown Sixteens, wins the Delaware Conference Batting title hitting .333. His first title.
Steve Williams, Annapolis Admirls, wins his second MarVa Conference batting title, finishing the season hitting .356.
GM Thoughts/Notes: The season is over and we are ready for the playoffs. It will be interesting to see how this goes, the pitchign staff is on fire, the hitting is on fire, lets just hope this translates to the post season... The rotation is rested and in line... We had a record breaking regular season with 112 wins, the team finished first in runs scored and runs against. Our bullpen lowered their ERA to 3.74 for #2. Its just been great... Kent Davis and Roberto Perez both finished the season hitting over .300, Jose Rodriquez drove in 122 runs, tops for the Cav's. I am ready for the playoffs to begin... how much will we miss Mauro Candelaria and Pablo Freitas...
I will do a playoff preview and then get the games rolling. I am anxious to get this thing started...
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