The Grafton Warriors (MBA) Dynasty

[Mr. Baseball]

The Beginning
The Midwest Baseball Association has officially begun. For those of you who have not read my previous posts about this new solo league I am starting, it's basically just a league consisted of teams from Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana. Each having a division comprised of ten teams. The top teams in each state will compete in the MBA Playoffs. Here are some more details about my league.

League Name: Midwest Baseball Assocation (MBA)
Minor Leagues: MBA Prospects League (MPL)
Team I Manage: Grafton Warriors (Wisconsin State Division)
Playoff Format: Top two teams in each state (8 team playoffs), Series 5-5-5.
Season Length: 54 Games
Schedules: Each team will play two, three-game series's against each team in their state. NO INTER-DIVISION PLAY.
Note: I will be playing out every game. No simming.
I will be consistently updating you all on the latest happenings with the Grafton Warriors. Here's a quick summery of what has happened so far as I am already 12 games into my season

Game 1: Grafton Warriors 4 @ Shullsburg Fighting Sioux 3: 1-0
Game 2: Grafton Warriors 3 @ Shullsburg Fighting Sioux 1: 2-0
Game 3: Grafton Warriors 7 @ Shullsburg Fighting Sixous 6: 3-0
Game 4: Grafton Warriors 8 @ Appleton Heat 9: 3-1
Game 5: Grafton Warriors 2 @ Appleton Heat 15: 3-2
Game 6: Grafton Warriors 6 @ Appleton Heat 9: 3-3
Game 7: Grafton Warriors 1 @ Dodgeville Dust Devils 5: 3-4
Game 8: Grafton Warriors 1 @ Dodgeville Dust Devils 10: 3-5
Game 9: Grafton Warriors 3 @ Dodgeville Dust Devils 4: 3-6
Game 10: Janesville Rainers 3 @ Grafton Warriors 2: 3-7
Game 11: Janesville Rainers 1 @ Grafton Warriors 9: 4-7
Game 12: Janesville Rainers @ Grafton Warriors: 5-7



In future posts, I will give more detailed summary's of each game.

[pstrickert]

The Madison Smokers? Is that supposed to be funny? 'Cuz it is!

[Mr. Baseball]

Originally Posted by pstrickert

The Madison Smokers? Is that supposed to be funny? 'Cuz it is!

Yes it was, I put them in there because of their logo. I always thought it was really cool.

[Mr. Baseball]

Milwaukee @ Grafton: Series Recap

Game 1 Recap:
The Warriors looked real good going into the 7th inning with a solid 5-1 lead, but the Milwaukee bats came alive in the late innings to win 9-7. This game really disappointed the Grafton fans who were searching for a sweep to try and get back up to .500.

Top Performers:
Milwaukee: T. Carter CF (Milwaukee) 3-for-5, 1 RBI, 1 Run Scored
Grafton: R. Lawson C (Grafton) 3-for-5, 1 RBI, 2 Runs Scored


Game 2 Recap:
An outstanding game!! My boys won the ballgame in the 12th-inning on a walk-off single by MacNeil. The fans went crazy as Matt Ashley scored the winning run to defeat Milwaukee in Game 2 of the first three game series between these two clubs.

Sidenote: Grafton #1 Draft Pick Randy Cundy finally came out of his slump! Going 3-for-5.

Maybe this is the start!

Top Performers:
Milwaukee: R. Torres RF, 3-for-4, 1 RBI, 2 Runs Scored, 1 Base-on-balls.
Grafton: Walt Thomas RF, 3-for-6, 1 RBI, 1 Home Run, 1 Run Scored


Game 3 Recap:
We managed to put together another victory to win the series over Milwaukee. This is all thanks to the outstanding pitching performance of Grafton starter Joe Raines (1-1, 4.03 ERA) who pitched eight-innings, with one earned-run, and only allowing two hits. And Randy Cundy, who had his second solid start in a row this time going 3-for-4, with 2 Home Runs, 3 RBI's, and 1 Run Scored.

Top Performers:
Milwaukee: They didn't have a single player who actually played well, so I won't even give anyone this award.
Grafton: Randy Cundy, 3-for-4, 2 Home Runs, 3 RBI, 1 Run Scored


Team Updates:
Next Series: vs Door County Wales
Transactions: None
Injurys: RHP, C. Mendoza was injured while pitching, out for 2 weeks (Placed on 15-day Disabled List)