Ramrods go 2-4 this SIM but still Manage to maintain a 3 game lead over the Rollers of Atlantic City. After losing the final two games of the homestand to the Chattanooga Choo Choo's, the Ramrods went on the road to Ocean City where we proceeded to drop 2 of three to the Islanders... We returned home to face the Worchester Riders and won the first of three, with two to play in the next SIM.
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK:
Irish Meusel burst onto the Doubleday League stage in a big way last week. This promising rookie center fielder for Winchester garnered everyone's respect by putting up some remarkable numbers and picking up the Player of the Week trophy. The 18-year-old haunted opposing pitchers hitting .450 (9-for-20) with 2 home runs and 8 RBIs last week. This year Meusel has collected a .381 batting average to date with 32 hits in 84 at-bats, 22 RBIs, 7 home runs and scored 16 times. He has played in 20 games.
21-year-old Dan T Murphy made a few Atlantic City headlines during this past week as the rookie first baseman proved he could compete at the plate with his high-school idols. He captured the attention of fans, journalists and Chadwick League officials last week and today took home Player of the Week honors for his effort. He cracked 11 hits in 21 at-bats to put up a .524 average. Murphy collected 2 home runs, 3 RBIs and scored 4 runs. On the year Murphy is hitting .455 with 20 hits, 2 home runs, 4 RBIs, .510 OBP and has scored 6 runs.
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Here is a quick look at my staff...
And a peek at the offense...
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