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Current Week: 3-3 (24-15 - GB, 1st (+5))
Next Week: 2 @ Milton Brewers, 3 vs Ellicott City Express
Power Ranking: 3
Fan Interest: 66 (+1)
Owners Mood: Ecstatic

Game 34
Wilmington 2, Norfolk 8
Don Sweetapple (4-2) continued throwing the ball well, going 8.1 innings, allowing 8 hits and 2 runs, while striking out 6. The offense was lead by a trio of players with 2-hits. Ken Davis went 2-4 with 2 runs, Roberto Perez went 2-4 with 2 hits, 2 runs and 2 RBI and Pablo Freitas alos went 2-4 with 2 runs and 2 RBI. Perez (6), Freitas (5) and Jose Rodriquez (6) all went deep for the Cavaliers.

Injury News: Francisco Gonzalez reported to us that the news on Sun Ho isn't good. He has a torn triceps and will miss about 4 months. Cooper Mananghaya will remain in Ho's spot in the rotation.

Game 35
Wilmington 2, Norfolk 5
Karl Armstrong (5-2) had his control today, going 8 innings, giving up 2 runs on 7 hits and only 1 walk. Dalton Whitaker pitched the 9th for the save (9). The offense had 11 hits with 3 players getting 2-each. Kent Davis went 2-5, Pablo Freitas went 2-4 and Jesus Rivera went 2-4.

Injury News: Ivan Pineda has been placed on the 15-day DL and is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with chronic back soreness. 24-year old Jamie King has been brought up to fill his spot in the pen. King is a top prospect and ready to for the challenge.

Game 36
Washington 9, Norfolk 4
Carlos Mateo (3-2) struggled through 5 innings, giving up 7 runs on 7 hits, walking 3 and striking out 2. The offense was held in check, only managing 6 hits. Jose Rodriquez continued to be hot hitting a solo HR(7), going 1-3 with 2 RBI. Gilberto Ramos added 2 hits.

Game 37
Washington 5, Norfolk 2
Tsuno Sato (2-3) Pitched well, but took the loss, giving up 5 runs on 7 hits and 5 walks. The offense was lead by Pablo Fretias who went 3-4 with 2 RBI and Ron Alder who had a 2-4 day.

Game 38
Washington 6, Norfolk 2
Cooper Mananghaya (0-1) showed promise in his debut going 8 innings, allowing 11 hits and 4 runs. He alos struck out 5 and walked 2. The offense wasn't much help as the Senators pitches continued to have their number. The Cav's had 6 hits, all singles, lead by Kent Davis and his 2-4 day.

Game 39
Washington 3, Norfolk 2
Don Sweetapple (5-2) went 7.1 innings, bookending the week with wins, allowing 4 hits (2 HR's) and 2 runs, while striking out 9. Dalton Whitaker pitched a perfect 9th for the save (10). The offense was quiet, but they scored enough, getting 6 hits by 6 different players. Jesus Rivera went 1-3, including a triple, scored a run and drove one it be the offensive star.

Players of the Week:
Delaware: Francisco "Golden" Durango, Georgetown Sixteens, 14-23, 0 HR, 3 RBI
MarVa: John Bowles, Baltimore Barons, 14-24, 3 HR, 10 RBI

Power Rankings:
1) Annapolis Admirals (114.4)
2) Chesapeake Blue Crabs (113.8)
3) Norfolk Cavaliers (111.8)
4) New Castle Colonials (107.8)
5) Lewes Braves (101.9)

Notable Feats:
none

Notable Injuries:
Sanho Busones, Newark Millers, is out 4-5 months with a ruptured achilles tendon (.312-4-20)

GM Thoughts/Notes: The offense has slowed down some, well the whole team has slowed down some, except for the defense. We are #3 in runs scored, #2 in runs against (just fell from #1) and our pitchers ERA is now #2 (both were #1 last week). Consistency is our downfall, on the offense and defense. The one thing we can do, is steal bases, lead the league with 60 (next best is 34)... We are close to pulling off a trade, shopping Tsuneo Sato around. I am may be ready to pull the tigger... I don't want to trade Sweetapple, but from the looks of it, I may have no option. The owner Bill Parker doesn't want to part with any money and we are about 11 million away from being able to sign him. If it does happen it will be the trade that rocks Norfolk... Ron Alder hit the ball a little bit better this week getting his average over .200 for the first time this year.