Current Week: 3-4 (69-30 - GB (+18) )
Next Week: 3 vs Annapolis Admirals, 3 @ Virginia Beach Surf Dawgs
Power Ranking: 1
Fan Interest: 81 (+1)
Owners Mood: Ecstatic
Runs Scored: 579 (2nd)
Avg: .286 (2nd)
Runs Against: 336 (1st)
Starters ERA: 3.27 (1st)
Pen ERA: 2.56 (1st)
Def Eff: .712 (1st)
Minor Moves: I contacted our AAA Manager Alfredo Patino and told him to get Javier Janchez familiar with playing LF. He is only a 6 in LF, but if he is going to make the squand next season LF is going to be most likely spot. He is a 16 in CF and a 10 in RF. Range 17, Error 15, Arm 16. The transistion to LF shouldn't be a problem.
Game 93
Norfolk 1, Baltimore 5
Jose Matos (15-3) lost for the second time in a row, as we just can't solve the Barons. matos went 6.2 innings, giving up 8 hits and 5 runs, while striking out 6. The offense could only manage 5 hits, with 5 different players getting them. Jesus Rivera and Augusto Rodriquez both doubled, Rivera drove in the lone run.
Transaction News: Kent Davis was activated from the DL and promptly inserted into CF, replacing Cody Johnson, and moved into the lead off slot. Mauro Candelaria was shift down to the
Game 94
Norfolk 4, Baltimore 2
Ron Reilly (6-6) got back to even with a solid 8 inning performance. Reilly allowed 2 runs, and was the benefactor of 4 double plays. Dalton Whitaker closed the door for the save (29). The offense showed more life today, getting 11 hits, including 3 by Kent Davis (welcome back). Roberto Perez, Jose Rodriquez and Augusto Rodriquez each added 2 hits.
Team News: Joe Parker reached out again, this is his second letter to me, asking for an extension. I would think about offering him one if a) I had the money and b) if I didn't overpay for him in the first place. Hopefully one of my 2 prospects will be ready to fill the #5 whole next season and I won't miss Joe.
Game 95
Norfolk 6, Washington 3
Sun Ho (ND) was the tough luck pitcher, going 7 innings, allowing 3 runs (2 ER) on 5 hits. Will Rose threw 1 perfect inning and Dalton Whitaker followed with another for the save (30). With a 3-run outburst in the 9th the Cav's broke the tie, thanks to doubles by Augusto Rodriquez and Kent Davis, both went 3-4 with 2 RBI's. Kent Davis added a solo HR (2).
Game 96
Norfolk 2, Washington 4
Joe Parker (7-5) took the loss as the Cav's couldn't solve Barney Butler. Parker went 7.1 innings, allowing 6 hits and 4 runs, including 2 HR's. The offense had 13 hits on the day, but left 10 men on base. Mauro Candelaria lead the way with 3 hits, and Derek Campbell, King Brock and Augusto Rodriquez each had 2.
Game 97
Norfolk 1, Washington 11
Miguel Contreras (14-2) took the loss, eventhough he probably didn't deserve it, as he went 6.2 innings, scattering 10 hits and giving up 2 runs. Jamie King got lit up in 1/3 of an inning giving up 5 runs on 3 hits, including 2 HR's, and Ron Harris didnt' fair much better, giving up 4 runs on 4 hits in 2/3. The offense was stymied only getting 4 singles from 4 different players on the day (Kent Davis, King Brock, Julio Romero and Jose Escamilla).
Game 98
Norfolk 6, Washington 4
Jose Matos (16-3) ended his 2 game losing streak with a fine 7 inning outing. Giving up 10 hits and 4 runs while striking out 9. Dalton Whitaker threw a perfect 9th for the save (31). The Offense was lead by Derek Campbell, who went 2-5 with a HR (22) and a double and Jose Escamilla who doubled in 2 with his lone hit.
Game 99
Annapolis 5, Norfolk 3
Ron Reilly (6-7) took the loss, going all 9, giving up 12 hits, 5 walks and 5 runs. The offense had 7 players get a hit, with Roberto Perez driving in 2 runs. King Brock and Derek Campbell each doubled.
Around the League:- Peter Peters, New Castle Colonials, had to be helped off the field after making a great defensive play. Lucky for the Colonials he will only miss a week with a stiff back. .333-21-57
- George Corbett, Lewes Braves, has hit in 20 straight.
- Grant Wright, Lewes Bravs, will miss another 3 weeks sufering a set-back during rehab. The 5* free-agent signee has missed the whole season with a torn back muscle.
- Geoffrey Bayles, Milford Clippers, will miss 4-5 months with a torn rotator cuff. 1-3 in 27 games.
- Billy Moore of the Milford Clippers, and one of the games preimer power bats, will miss two months with a shoulder injury. Moore has 29 HR's and 73 RBI on the season.
- Reid McCabe of the expansion Salisbury Ports is going to miss 6 weeks after a post-game tantrum. Reid punched his locker and broke his wrist.
- Tomas Reyes of the Richmond Cardinals, tore a ligament in his thumb and will miss 4 weeks. .280-2-16
Milestone Watch:
Shooting to join Marcos Estrada and Barney Butler as 1000K men:
- Miguel Contreras, Norfolk Cavaliers, now has 993 K's.
Miguel got roughed up in his lone start this week, only striking out 1 over 6.2 innings. His lowest total of the season (not including the game he left after 1 IP with an injury).
Players of the Week:
Delaware: George Corbett, Lewes Braves, 13-27, 3 HR's, 7 RBI
MarVa: Abraham Thomas, Washington Senators, 11-28 4 HR's, 11 RBI (all 4 bombs came against the Cav's!)
Power Rankings:
1) Norfolk Cavaliers (124.5)
2) Georgetown Sixteens (122.9)
3) Wilmington Iron Pigs (113.3)
4) Ocean City Tourists (106.9)
5) Chesapeake Blue Crabs (106.2)
GM Notes: The best word to describe the the 2nd half Cav's? Inconsistent. I don't mind a bad team losing a lot or a good team winning a lot, but it drives me crazy when the teams are just up and down and you don't know what to expect. I hope this team can get squared away before the playoffs... King Brock has played pretty good since being called up. He is hitting .266-8-37, so I have been pleased. I'd like to see his average up a little higher, but all he is putting together a nice rookie season. He should be a staple in this lineup for a few years... I can't fault the pitching staff, yes we have a couple of rough outings, but all in all they seem to be really throwing the ball well and keeping us in the games... The offense on the other hand has been all over the place. Hopefully with Kent Davis back we can get some more consistency in our lineup. Sometimes being up 17 games isn't a good thing.