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August 8th, 1904: Cincinnati CF Danny Boekhout and Newark SS Raul Salinas were named Players of the Week.

We fell all the way down to 10th in the Power Rankings. 58-54 is good enough for third, albeit 18.5 games out of first.

We're off today, but the Red Hawks come to town for a quick two game series before another off day for us. Cincy is 56-56 and in 4th place, but we'd see their best two starters in Mike Gardenhire (9-5, 4.13 ERA) and Humberto Gonzalez (12-7, 4.40 ERA).

August 9th, 1904: D.J. Ruhnke (14-9, 4.17 ERA, 1.17 WHIP) got the ball in the opener against Mike Gardenhire (9-5, 4.13 ERA). We scored in nearly every inning, and crushed the Red Hawks 10-3.

Ruhnke went 7 with 6 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks, and 13 strikeouts. Cody Hall went 2 with a hit and 4 strikeouts.

Damain Salcido was 3-for-5 with a double, 2 runs, and an RBI. Jesus Camargo was 3-for-4 with a double and run scored. Jonathan Simmons was 2-for-4 with a homer, hit by pitch, 3 runs, and 2 RBI's. Omar Atillio was 2-for-4 with a double, run scored, and 3 RBI's. Giobbe Capuana was 1-for-4 with a solo homer. Zack Lawrence was 1-for-3 with a walk and RBI.

August 10th, 1904: We looked to finish a quick two game sweep with Nate McCue (6-6, 4.20 ERA, 1.16 WHIP) taking on Humberto Gonzalez (12-7, 4.40 ERA, 1.31 WHIP). Tied at 4 after 9, Ben Etienne sent the fans home happy with a walk-off RBI single off Mike Marchini (who I actually tried trading for) and we finished our rough homestand on the right note.

McCue went 7.2 with 9 hits, 4 runs, a walk, and 10 strikeouts. Tobias Laranjeira picked up the win, 2 innings with just 1 hit.

Giobbe Capuana was 2-for-4 with a double, walk, homer, 2 runs, and 3 RBI's. Jorge Rancier was 2-for-5 with a run scored and RBI. Etienne was 2-for-6 with the game winning RBI. Jonathan Simmons was 1-for-3 with 2 walks and a run scored. Jesus Camargo was 2-for-4 with a walk.

We're off again tomorrow!

August 11th, 1904: Lightning ace Bobby Brosius struck out 16 in a 7-1 win over the Cardinals.

We packed our bags and headed to New Orleans, where we'd have a three game set with the 45-70 Cajuns. The projected three were Steve Hudson (10-11, 4.80 ERA), Ignacio Mosqueda (5-8, 6.19 ERA), and Jaime Bottorff (5-14, 4.09 ERA).

August 12th, 1904: Eric Thomas (9-9, 4.22 ERA, 1.34 WHIP) toed the rubber in the opener against Steve Hudson (10-11, 4.80 ERA, 1.34 WHIP) and the New Orleans Cajuns. The bats looked fresh, and we pounded our hosts 13-2!

Thomas went the distance, 9 innings with 5 hits, 2 runs, a walk, and 5 strikeouts.

Justin Arrington was 3-for-6 with 2 steals, 2 runs, and 2 RBIs. Jeremy Bell was 3-for-5 with a double, run scored, and RBI. Jesus Camargo was 2-for-5 with a homer and 3 RBI's. Ben Etienne was 2-for-3 with a two run homer. He was replaced by Seth Bland, who went 2-for-2 with 2 doubles, a walk, run scored, and RBI. Jonathan Simmons was 2-for-4 with a walk, double, run scored, and RBI. Damian Salcido was 1-for-4 with a walk, 2 runs, and a two run homer. Thomas was 1-for-4 with a run scored and sac-bunt.

August 13th, 1904: We looked to keep on rolling with Matt Puckett (10-7, 4.82 ERA, 1.30 WHIP) facing Ignacio Mosqueda (5-8, 6.19 ERA, 1.55 WHIP). Another extra inning game, but our luck ran out after Kab-shik Min walked it off with a solo shot off Laranjeira.

Even worse then the 6-5 loss, was Damian Salcido leaving with an injury...

Puckett went 7 with 9 hits, 5 runs, and 5 strikeouts. Tobias Laranjeira allowed a hit, run, and got a strikeout in an inning and a batter (Min...).

Jonathan Simmons was 3-for-5 with a two run homer. Justin Arrington was 2-for-5 with a walk and solo homer. Giobbe Capuana was 2-for-3 with a double, 2 walks, and run scored. Ben Etienne was 2-for-5 with a double and run scored. Jesus Camargo was 1-for-4 with a walk, double, and run scored. Puckett was 1-for-3 with an RBI.

August 14th, 1904: We looked to take the rubber match with D.J. Ruhnke (15-9, 4.16 ERA, 1.17 WHIP) back on the mound against fellow southpaw Jaime Bottorff (5-14, 4.09 ERA, 1.39 WHIP). We made the most of our 9 hits today, and won the finale 9-5!

Ruhnke went 7 with 9 hits, 4 runs, a walk, and 10 strikeouts. Juan Londono got a save, 2 innings with 2 hits, a run, walk, and 2 strikeouts.

Jonathan Simmons was 2-for-4 with a walk, homer, and 4 RBI's. Jeremy Bell was 2-for-4 with a walk, 2 runs, and a solo shot. Giobbe Capuana was 2-for-4 with a double and walk. Zack Lawrence was 2-for-5 with 2 runs scored. Giobbe Capuanan was 2-for-4 with a walk and double. Justin Arrington was 1-for-4 with a walk, 2 runs, and a three run homer.

Rebels ace Kevin Miller tossed a 5-hit shutout in a 5-0 win over the Mustangs.

Off to Washington for a four game set with the Wildcats. At 57-58, they are in 4th place, 22 out of first and 10.5 out of second. We'd see most of the rotation, but avoid their ace, facing Willis Salinas (10-9, 4.29 ERA), Juan Barajas (3-7, 3.80 ERA), Tim Allday (9-3, 4.14 ERA), and Jose Gonzalez (4-5, 3.83 ERA).