Current Week: 2-4 (75-30 - GB (+23.5))
Next Week: 3 @ Virginia Beach Surf Dawgs, 3 @ Richmond Cardinals
Power Ranking: 1
Fan Interest: 78
Owners Mood: Ecstatic
Runs Scored: 570 (3rd)
Avg: .280 (2nd)
HR: 132 (1st)
SB: 112 (1st)
Runs Against: 364 (1st)
Starters ERA: 3.25 (1st)
Pen ERA: 3.33 (1st)
Def Eff: .710 (1st)
Game 100: Baltimore 9, Norfolk 7 (10 Innings)
Vaughan Griffith (ND) got roughed up in his 2.2 innings of work, giving up 7 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks. Derek Carter (6-1) tookthe loss giving up 2 hits and 2 runs in the 10th. Five different Cavaliers had 2 hits. King Brock, Jeff Lewis and Sergio Gavlez all drove in 2. Brock hit a HR (16). On the day the Cav's had 11 hits and left 8 men standing around.
Transactions: Javier Janchez is ready to come off the DL. Bryan O'Neil will be sent back down to AAA and Janchez will be placed on the active roster. Janchez and Ramon Granados will split time in CF.
Game 101: Baltimore 4, Norfolk 3
Miguel Contreras (ND) did all he could, holding the Barons to 1 run on 4 hits, while striking out 8 over 8 innings. But Dalton Whitaker (1-4, BS 2) fought control issues and took the loss, giving up 3 runs on 3 hits and 2 walks. Francisco Reyes hit a 2-run HR (31) and Javier Janchez hit a solo-shot (4) for the offensive highlights. The Cav's only had 5 hits on the day, and left 4 men on.
Game 102: Baltimore 10, Norfolk 4
Matt Hollis (17-3) had one of his worst starts in his career, giving up 7 runs on 7 hits and 1 walk in 1.2 innings. He didn't record a strikeout. Ramon Granados, Francisco Reyes and King Brock all had 2 hits. Javier Janchez stole his 21st base. On the day the Cav's had 11 hits and left 8 men stranded.
Game 103: Norfolk 7, Salisbury 5
Tommy Rutledge (ND) threw 6.1 innings of decent ball, allowing 4 runs on 9 hits, while striking out 6. Rafeal Rodriguez (4-2/3-0) took home the win with 1.1. innings of releif, giving up 1 run on 2 hits. Dalton Whitaker picked up the save (28). King Brock lead the offense with 3 hits and 6 RBI's, tying a league record with 3 HR's (19). Francisco Reyes and Johen O'Donegan each added 2 hits. The Cav's had 9 total hits and left 5 men on.
Injury News: Javier Janchez was removed from the game after he collided with the second baseman. We await his diagnosis.
Game 104: Norfolk 1, Salisbury 2
Takayuki Iemochi (13-3) was a tough loser going 8 innings, allowing 6 hits and 2 runs as the offense sputtered. The Cav's had 5 players collect a single. Cav's had 5 hits and left 5 men on.
Team News: Jeff Lewis had his hitting streak halted at 35 games. The 4th longest in DBL history and one game shy of his own personal long.
1) Steve Williams 43 (2015 - Annapolis Admirals)
2) Kiyonobu Matsuura 39 (2018 - Annapolis Admirals)
3) Jeff Lewis 36 (2018 - Norfolk Cavaliers)
4) Jeff Lewis 35 (2020 - Norfolk Cavaliers)
5) Cristo Canseco 31 (2018 - Ocean City Tourists)
6) Glenn Jenkins 30 (2015 - Lewes Braves / DE Conf Record)
Game 105: Norfolk 6, Salisbury 2
Vaughan Griffith (11-6) after a string of rocky starts Griffith finally settled down and threw a good game, going 7.1 innings, allowing 8 hits and just 2 runs. Dalton Whitaker pickd up the save (29) with a perfect 9th. King Brock finished a strong week with 2 hits and 2 RBI's including a HR (20). Francisco Reyes also added a HR (32). Augusto Rodriguez added 2 RBI's. On teh day the offense had 10 htis and left 3 men on.
League News:- The Baltimore Barons shipped prospect William Jones (AAA, .399-15-58)to the Newark Millers for Jesse Manning (1-5 5.86, 36 G) and minor leaguer Kevin Snyder.
- Kevin Norris of the Milford Clippers extended his hit streak to 20 games.
Players of the Week:
Delaware: Pete MacCammon (Georgetown Sixteens) 9-22, 2 HR's, 8 RBI's
MarVa: King Brock (Norfolk Cavaliers) 10-23, 5 HR's, 11 RBI's
Power Rankings:
1) Norfolk Cavaliers (127.6)
2) New Castle Colonials (122.1)
3) Ocean City Tourists (112.6)
4) Baltimore Barons (105.5)
5) Dover Generals (104.1)
GM Notes:
I decided to keep Vaughan Griffith over Arturo Ramirez in the big trade, because of Vaughans control and stamina, plus Vaughan is only 23 years old. He has struggled last month, but for the most part he has had a good year. I just hope he doesn't make me regret giving up one of my personal favorites... Javier Janchez come off the DL and was hot, then wham! I really hope he isn't one of those players that are going to fall of the map because he can't seem to stay healthy. Once thought to be a 5-toll prospect/star and now I am not sure what to expect from him... This was a bad week, and some bad timing with that trade as the Barons just owned us. Actually thats not completely true we should of won 2 of those games. The Cav's are just slumping heading into the final 2 months. Hopefully this team will start coming together, as I have mentioned all season they just seem off. The young guys aren't keeping up with the veterans... This week starts off with an off-day then a 3 games against the Surf Dawgs, they are always good games for this team, hopefully we can get some momentum and get back on top this month.