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ayaghmour2 · 03-25-2019, 06:44 PM

August 18th, 1903: Boston's Jason Heaney tossed a 3-hit shutout in a 1-0 win over Philadelphia.

We had today off as we travelled to Cincinnati to finish our road trip. We'd face Matt Puckett (11-7, 3.84 ERA), Carlos Ramirez (3-13, 5.90 ERA), and Aaron Hahn (8-4, 3.34 ERA).

August 19th, 1903: The ironman Ernie Morris was diagnosed with shoulder inflammation, and will miss the rest of the season as well as the beginning of next year. The 34-year-old has never missed more then 6 days, but just 3 starts with us and he heads to the DL...

I pushed Josh Fisher into the rotation and then recalled Juan Barajas to give me another lefty out of the pen.

D.J. Ruhnke (11-8, 4.03 ERA, 1.32 WHIP) took on Matt Puckett (11-7, 3.84 ERA, 1.12 WHIP) in the opener. We pounded the Red Hawks all night, and took the opener 11-3.

Ruhnke went 8 with 3 hits, 3 runs (2 earned), 2 walks, and 8 strikeouts.

Justin Arrington was 3-for-6 with 2 runs, 2 RBI's, and his 35th homer of the year. Brett Olsen was 3-for-5 with 2 doubles and an RBI. Mike Legg was 2-for-5 with 2 runs, 2 RBI's, and a triple. Jorge Rancier was 2-for-5 with a double and 2 runs scored. Jesus Camargo was 2-for-4 with a run scored, walk, and 3 RBI;s. Kab-shik Min had a pinch hit 2 run homer in the 9th.

Philadelphia SP Noel Kessler tossed a 8-hit shutout in a 2-0 win over the instate rival Pilots.

August 20th, 1903: Former Charger Carlos Ramirez (3-13, 5.90 ERA, 1.35 WHIP) looked to even the series against Cody Hall (8-7, 3.87 ERA, 1.23 WHIP). His nightmarish season continued, and we put up 6 in the first 2 innings and "cruised" to a 6-4 finish.

Hall went 5 with 3 hits, 4 runs, 6 walks, and 5 strikeouts. Peters, Bienvenu, and Weiss earned holds while Simon Ellingson picked up the save.

Jesus Camargo was 2-for-5 with a double and solo homer. Omar Attilio was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Justin Arrington was 1-for-4 with a homer, walk, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Jim Raines was 1-for-4 with a two run homer. Hall was 1-for-2 with a run scored.

Deadline acquisition Chris Brown tossed a 5-hit shutout as the Hornets beat the Patriots 6-0.

August 21st, 1903: We looked to finish off the sweep with Jason Campbell (9-12, 4.27 ERA, 1.22 WHIP) facing Aaron Hahn (8-4, 3.34 ERA, 1.09) who's had his way with us this year, going 3-0 with a 2.77 ERA in 5 games (2 starts). We attempted a late inning comeback, but fell short ina 6-4 defeat.

Campbell went 7 innings with 4 hits, 4 runs, a walk, and 10 strikeouts. Tyler Bienvenu allowed 2 hits, 2 runs, and a walk with 2 strikeouts in the 8th.

Justin Arrington was 3-for-4 with a solo homer and 2 runs scored. Danny Sanchez was 2-for-3 with a double. Damian Salcido was 1-for-4 with a two run homer. Giobbe Capuana was 1-for-4 with a solo homer.

We got to head back home to host the last place Chicago Cardinals. At 45-78, they are 47.5 games behind the Lightning. The scheduled starters were Tony Maldonado (8-9, 4.63 ERA), Andy Riffle (5-10, 4.42 ERA), and Angel Garcia (2-4, 4.28 ERA).

August 22nd, 1903: Nate McCue (15-8, 4.02 ERA, 1.16 WHIP) toed the rubber in the opener against Tony Maldonado (8-9, 4.63 ERA, 1.16 WHIP). In a game we needed to and should've won, we fell 10-9.

They scored 5 in the 3rd and the 4th...

McCue looked awful, allowing 9 hits and 10 runs with a walk and 3 strikeouts in 4 innings.

He's been terrible for us...

Man, why did I extend him...

Juan de Loera, Juan Barajas, and Simon Ellingson combined for 5 innings, 4 hits, 3 walks, and 5 strikeouts.

Justin Arrington was 2-for-6 with 3 runs and 2 solo homers. Jorge Rancier was 4-for-5 with a run scored. Jesus Camargo was 2-for-5 with a double, run scored, and 2 RBI's. Brett Olsen was 2-for-5 with a double. Mike Legg was 1-for-2 with a run scored, hit by pitch, and 2 walks. Omar Atillio was 1-for-4 with a walk and two run homer. Giobbe Capuana was 1-for-4 with a walk and solo homer.

August 23rd, 1903: We looked to even the series back up with Josh Fisher (0-1, 9.64 ERA, 1.71 WHIP) facing Andy Riffle (5-10, 4.42 ERA, 1.42 WHIP). Despite the final score, Fisher did well in the 8-5 win.

The 24-year-old allowed just 3 runs in 7.1 innings with 6 hits, a walk, and 8 strikeouts. Ben Follmar allowed 2 hits and 2 runs in 0.1 innings. Him and Pat Peters finished the 8th and earned holds. Simon Ellingson allowed a hit, walk, and struck out 2 in the 9th for his 19th save. Before this season, he had just 12.

Justin Arrington contineud to mash, going 2-for-3 with 2 walks, 4 RBI's, and his 40th and 41st home run. Jesus Camargo was 3-for-5 with a double, 2 runs, and RBI. Jim Raines was 2-for-5 with 2 runs, 2 RBI's, a double, and homer. Danny Sanchez was 1-for-4 with a solo homer, the first of his big league career.

August 24th, 1903: New Orleans LF Angel Zuniga and Baltimore 2B Jerry Castillo were named Players of the Week.

We remained 4th in the Power Rankings. At 67-59, we're 2 behind the Rebels for 2nd place, but 27.5 behind the Lightning.

We looked to take the rubber match and win the series with D.J. Ruhnke (12-8, 3.94 ERA, 1.29 WHIP) facing 22-year-old rookie Angel Garcia. We did almost everything right, and came away with a solid 5-3 win.

Ruhnke almsot went the distance, getting 26 outs with 3 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks, and 11 strikeouts. Ben Follmar allowed a hit, but finished the game with a flyout for his 2nd save.

Giobbe Capuana lead the charged, a perfect 3-for-3 with a double, walk, 2 homers, and 4 RBI's. Jesus Camargo was 2-for-3 with a walk, double, and run scored. Brett Olsen was 1-for-3 with 2 runs and a walk.

Pilots SP Tony Garza tossed a 3-hit shutout in a 1-0 edging of the Cyclones.

We're off tomorrow, but have only home games to finish up August. At 15-7, we need just 2 wins to tie out best monthly total of 17 in May.

03-25-2019, 06:44 PM	#33
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,138	August 18th-August 24th August 18th, 1903: Boston's Jason Heaney tossed a 3-hit shutout in a 1-0 win over Philadelphia. We had today off as we travelled to Cincinnati to finish our road trip. We'd face Matt Puckett (11-7, 3.84 ERA), Carlos Ramirez (3-13, 5.90 ERA), and Aaron Hahn (8-4, 3.34 ERA). August 19th, 1903: The ironman Ernie Morris was diagnosed with shoulder inflammation, and will miss the rest of the season as well as the beginning of next year. The 34-year-old has never missed more then 6 days, but just 3 starts with us and he heads to the DL... I pushed Josh Fisher into the rotation and then recalled Juan Barajas to give me another lefty out of the pen. D.J. Ruhnke (11-8, 4.03 ERA, 1.32 WHIP) took on Matt Puckett (11-7, 3.84 ERA, 1.12 WHIP) in the opener. We pounded the Red Hawks all night, and took the opener 11-3. Ruhnke went 8 with 3 hits, 3 runs (2 earned), 2 walks, and 8 strikeouts. Justin Arrington was 3-for-6 with 2 runs, 2 RBI's, and his 35th homer of the year. Brett Olsen was 3-for-5 with 2 doubles and an RBI. Mike Legg was 2-for-5 with 2 runs, 2 RBI's, and a triple. Jorge Rancier was 2-for-5 with a double and 2 runs scored. Jesus Camargo was 2-for-4 with a run scored, walk, and 3 RBI;s. Kab-shik Min had a pinch hit 2 run homer in the 9th. Philadelphia SP Noel Kessler tossed a 8-hit shutout in a 2-0 win over the instate rival Pilots. August 20th, 1903: Former Charger Carlos Ramirez (3-13, 5.90 ERA, 1.35 WHIP) looked to even the series against Cody Hall (8-7, 3.87 ERA, 1.23 WHIP). His nightmarish season continued, and we put up 6 in the first 2 innings and "cruised" to a 6-4 finish. Hall went 5 with 3 hits, 4 runs, 6 walks, and 5 strikeouts. Peters, Bienvenu, and Weiss earned holds while Simon Ellingson picked up the save. Jesus Camargo was 2-for-5 with a double and solo homer. Omar Attilio was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Justin Arrington was 1-for-4 with a homer, walk, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Jim Raines was 1-for-4 with a two run homer. Hall was 1-for-2 with a run scored. Deadline acquisition Chris Brown tossed a 5-hit shutout as the Hornets beat the Patriots 6-0. August 21st, 1903: We looked to finish off the sweep with Jason Campbell (9-12, 4.27 ERA, 1.22 WHIP) facing Aaron Hahn (8-4, 3.34 ERA, 1.09) who's had his way with us this year, going 3-0 with a 2.77 ERA in 5 games (2 starts). We attempted a late inning comeback, but fell short ina 6-4 defeat. Campbell went 7 innings with 4 hits, 4 runs, a walk, and 10 strikeouts. Tyler Bienvenu allowed 2 hits, 2 runs, and a walk with 2 strikeouts in the 8th. Justin Arrington was 3-for-4 with a solo homer and 2 runs scored. Danny Sanchez was 2-for-3 with a double. Damian Salcido was 1-for-4 with a two run homer. Giobbe Capuana was 1-for-4 with a solo homer. We got to head back home to host the last place Chicago Cardinals. At 45-78, they are 47.5 games behind the Lightning. The scheduled starters were Tony Maldonado (8-9, 4.63 ERA), Andy Riffle (5-10, 4.42 ERA), and Angel Garcia (2-4, 4.28 ERA). August 22nd, 1903: Nate McCue (15-8, 4.02 ERA, 1.16 WHIP) toed the rubber in the opener against Tony Maldonado (8-9, 4.63 ERA, 1.16 WHIP). In a game we needed to and should've won, we fell 10-9. They scored 5 in the 3rd and the 4th... McCue looked awful, allowing 9 hits and 10 runs with a walk and 3 strikeouts in 4 innings. He's been terrible for us... Man, why did I extend him... Juan de Loera, Juan Barajas, and Simon Ellingson combined for 5 innings, 4 hits, 3 walks, and 5 strikeouts. Justin Arrington was 2-for-6 with 3 runs and 2 solo homers. Jorge Rancier was 4-for-5 with a run scored. Jesus Camargo was 2-for-5 with a double, run scored, and 2 RBI's. Brett Olsen was 2-for-5 with a double. Mike Legg was 1-for-2 with a run scored, hit by pitch, and 2 walks. Omar Atillio was 1-for-4 with a walk and two run homer. Giobbe Capuana was 1-for-4 with a walk and solo homer. August 23rd, 1903: We looked to even the series back up with Josh Fisher (0-1, 9.64 ERA, 1.71 WHIP) facing Andy Riffle (5-10, 4.42 ERA, 1.42 WHIP). Despite the final score, Fisher did well in the 8-5 win. The 24-year-old allowed just 3 runs in 7.1 innings with 6 hits, a walk, and 8 strikeouts. Ben Follmar allowed 2 hits and 2 runs in 0.1 innings. Him and Pat Peters finished the 8th and earned holds. Simon Ellingson allowed a hit, walk, and struck out 2 in the 9th for his 19th save. Before this season, he had just 12. Justin Arrington contineud to mash, going 2-for-3 with 2 walks, 4 RBI's, and his 40th and 41st home run. Jesus Camargo was 3-for-5 with a double, 2 runs, and RBI. Jim Raines was 2-for-5 with 2 runs, 2 RBI's, a double, and homer. Danny Sanchez was 1-for-4 with a solo homer, the first of his big league career. August 24th, 1903: New Orleans LF Angel Zuniga and Baltimore 2B Jerry Castillo were named Players of the Week. We remained 4th in the Power Rankings. At 67-59, we're 2 behind the Rebels for 2nd place, but 27.5 behind the Lightning. We looked to take the rubber match and win the series with D.J. Ruhnke (12-8, 3.94 ERA, 1.29 WHIP) facing 22-year-old rookie Angel Garcia. We did almost everything right, and came away with a solid 5-3 win. Ruhnke almsot went the distance, getting 26 outs with 3 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks, and 11 strikeouts. Ben Follmar allowed a hit, but finished the game with a flyout for his 2nd save. Giobbe Capuana lead the charged, a perfect 3-for-3 with a double, walk, 2 homers, and 4 RBI's. Jesus Camargo was 2-for-3 with a walk, double, and run scored. Brett Olsen was 1-for-3 with 2 runs and a walk. Pilots SP Tony Garza tossed a 3-hit shutout in a 1-0 edging of the Cyclones. We're off tomorrow, but have only home games to finish up August. At 15-7, we need just 2 wins to tie out best monthly total of 17 in May.