The cooperstown league

[Nick Soulis]

Friday, April 16

Tim McCarver And Cardinals Light Up The Night



The St. Louis Cardinals had the biggest output thus far in the Cooperstown season and pounded the Dodgers by scoring 19 runs. The Cardinals appear to be much stronger then many thought at the plate as the likes of Albert Pujols and Stan Musial are heating up. Still few expected power numbers from Tim McCarver.

McCarver went 5-5 against the Dodgers and drove in 5 runs. The cather is batting .423 on the season and is making a statement that he was the right choise as the Cardinal backstop.

Both the Cardinals and the Dodgers are 5-3 follwing this result.


At Shea Stadium
Washington...........7
NY Mets...............5
WP: Steve Rogers (1-1)
LP: Al Leiter (0-2)
HR: Dave Kingman 2 (2), Tim Raines (1), Joe Cronin (2)

A back and forth game in the big apple but the Nats come away winners. Joe Cronin drove in three including a two run homer while Tim Raines scored three runs and went deep.

Player of the game: Dave Kingman (2-3, 3 RBI, 2 HR, 2 R)


At Target Field
Detroit..............6
Minnestoa..........7 (10 inn)
WP: Rick Aguilera (1-0)
LP: Willie Hernandez (0-2)
HR: Harry Heilmann (1), Kirby Puckett (2), Harmon Killebrew (3)

Harry Heilmann gave the Tigers the lead in the 10th inning but in the bottom of the same innings the Twins took the game. Justin Morneau tied the game with a single and then Willie Hernndez walked in the winning run to blow his second save of the season.

Player of the game: Harry Heilmann (4-6, 3 RBI, HR, 2 R)


In Atlanta
San Francisco..........2
Atlanta...................3
WP: Phil Niekro (1-1)
LP: Tim Lincecum (0-2)
HR: Mel Ott (2), Rafael Furcal (1)

Phil Niekro had the knuckle working and allowed only three hits as the Brave beat the Giants again. Rafael Furcal hit the go ahead run with a homer in the 7th.

Player of the game: Phil Niekro (9 IP, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K)


At Comiskey Park
LA Angels...............2
Chicago White Sox...3
WP: Jack McDowell (1-1)
LP: Andy Mesersmith (1-1)

A good game in Chicago as Black Jack McDowell goes the distance and knocks off the Angels. Eddie Collins contributed three hits while Frank Thomas walked three times but is still only batting .136.

Player of the game: Jack McDowell (9 IP, 2 ER, 0 BB, 5 K,)


At Busch Stadium
LA Dodgers.............6
St. Louis................19
WP: Chris Carpenter (2-0)
LP: Don Newcombe (1-1)
HR: Tim McCarver (1), Stan Musial (2), Albert Pujols 2 (4), Joe Medwick (1)

Tim McCarver hits a grand slam in the first inning and drives in five runs while Stan Musial also drives in five as the Cardinals score 19. Don Newcombe and then Fernando Valenzuela had nothing on the mound in the big Cardinal win.

Player of the game: Tim McCarver (5-5, 5 RBI, HR, 2 RBI)



At Yankee Stadium
Baltimore..............4
NY Yankees...........3 (11 inn)
WP: Mike Boddicker (2-0)
LP: Red Ruffing (1-1)
S: Tippy Martinez (2)
HR: Frank Robinson (3), Cal Ripken Jr (1), Joe DiMaggio (4)

The Yanks had a one run lead going into the ninth but Frank Robinson tied the game on a home run and then in the 11th Eddie Murray doubled in a run off of Mariano Rivera and the Yanks lose again.

Player of the game: Eddie Murray (4-5, RBI, R)


At PNC Park
Cincinnati...........2
Pittsburgh..........9
WP: John Candelaria (1-0)
LP: Jose Rijo (1-1)
HR: Paul Waner (1), Willie Stargell (1)

A seven run third inning for the Pirates who get past the Reds and a struggling Jose Rijo. Willie Stargell drove in four and the Reds continue to struggle at the plate.

Player of the game: Willie Stargell (2-4, 4 RBI, 2 R, HR)


At Sky Dome
Oakland................1
Toronto................6
WP: Pat Hentgen (1-1)
LP: Dave Stewart (1-1)
HR: Shaun Green (1), Roberto Alomar (1), Fred McGriff (2)

Roberto Alomar and Fred McGriff went deep in the seventh inning as the Blue Jays continue to play well. Pat Hentgen was great striking out five and holding the A's to no long balls.

Player of the game: Pat Hentgen (9 IP, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K)


At Cleveland Stadium
Texas................7
Cleveland...........6 (11 inn)
WP: Billy Wagner (1-0)
LP: Bob Wickman (0-1)
HR: Rafael Palmeiro (3), Luis Gonzalez (2)

Josh Hamilton singled in the winning run in the 11th inning of this game as the Rangers continue to show off their talent. The battle of closers was won by Billy Wagner. Luis Goznalez drove in three with a home run.

Player of the game: Luis Gonzalez (3-4, 3 RBI, HR, 2 R)


At Royals Stadium
Milwaukee.............0
Kansas City...........11
WP: Mark Gubicza (2-0)
LP: Moose Hass (0-2)
HR: Darrell Porter (1)

Mark Gubicza a complete game shutout as the Brewers offense is still lifeless. Darrell Porter drove in five runs and went 4-5 in the big convincing win.

Player of the game: Darrell Porter (4-5, 5 RBI, HR, 2 2B, 3 R)


At Wrigley Field
Philadelphia.............5
Chicago Cubs..........4
WP: Robin Roberts (1-1)
LP: Carlos Zambrano (1-1)
HR: Gabby Hartnett (1)

Dick Allen had three hits and the Phillies had a balanced effort to beat Carlos Zambrano. It was a cold April day in Chicago at 36 degrees.

Player of the game: Gabby Hartnett (2-4, HR, RBI, R)


At Safeco Field
Boston..................1
Seattle.................4
WP: Mark Langston (1-1)
LP: Dutch Leonard (1-1)
HR: Ken Griffey Jr (3)

Junior hits a majestic two run home run and Mark Langston has his curve ball working as the Mariners best the Red Sox. Dustin Pedroia was the only Boston batters with two hits or more against Langston.

Player of the game: Mark Langston (9 IP, 0 ER, 5 BB, 6 K)

American League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Baltimore Orioles	7	1	.875	-
Toronto Blue Jays	4	4	.500	3.0
New York (A) Yankees	4	4	.500	3.0
Boston Red Sox	3	5	.375	4.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Detroit Tigers	6	2	.750	-
Chicago (A) White Sox	4	4	.500	2.0
Minnesota Twins	3	5	.375	3.0
Cleveland Indians	3	5	.375	3.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Texas All Stars	4	4	.500	-
Seattle Mariners	4	4	.500	-
Oakland Athletics	3	5	.375	1.0
Los Angeles (A) Angels	3	5	.375	1.0

National League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Washington Nationals	4	4	.500	-
Philadelphia Phillies	3	5	.375	1.0
Atlanta Braves	3	5	.375	1.0
New York (N) Mets	2	6	.250	2.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Pittsburgh Pirates	6	2	.750	-
Chicago (N) Cubs	6	2	.750	-
St. Louis Cardinals	5	3	.625	1.0
Cincinnati Reds	5	3	.625	1.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers	5	3	.625	-
Kansas City Royals	5	3	.625	-
San Francisco Giants	3	5	.375	2.0
Milwaukee Brewers	1	7	.125	4.0

[Nick Soulis]

Saturday April 17

Seventeen Inning Battle At Busch



A day after the Red Birds buried the Dodgers, Sandy Koufax took the ball against Bob Gibson and neither man wanted to give up the game or the momentum in the four game series.

The game would be one for the books as it lasted five hours and the two aces threw over 300 pitches and struck out 20 men. In the end however neither man was on the mound when the game was decided by a Pee Wee Reese home run. Reese isnt known for getting the big home run but is known for coming through when his team needs him the most.

"This is the kind of game that keeps your team going over the long haul of the season." said Reese, "no one wants to fight for 17 innings and lose."


At Royal Stadium
Milwuakee..........4
Kansas City........6
WP: Brett Saberhagen (1-1)
LP: Don Sutton (0-3)
S: Joakim Soria (2)

A four run seventh inning turned this game around as Hal McRae cleared the bases with a double and Don Sutton now has lost all three of his starts.

Player of the game: Paul Molitor (2-4, 2 RBI, R)


At Safeco Field
Boston...............7
Seattle..............5 (11 inn)
WP: Cy Young (1-1)
LP: Kaz Sasaki (0-2)
S: Johnathon Papelbon (1)
HR: Edgar Martinez (2), Ken Griffey Jr 2 (5)

David Ortiz with a two run single in the 11th inning off of Kaz Sasaki as the Red Sox get the win for Cy Young. Ken Griffey went deep twice and now leads the league with 5 home runs.

Player of the game: Ken Griffey Jr (2-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R)


At Chase Field
Washington...........7
NY Mets...............6 (12 inn)
WP: Walter Johnson (1-2)
LP: Carlos Diaz (0-1)
S: John Wetteland (2)
HR: Joe Judge (1), Darryl Strawberry (2), Jeff Kent (1), Howard Johnson (1)

Alfonso Soriano doubled in the winning run in the 12th after a tight back and forth game. Walter Johnson pitched 11 innings and showed how strong and poised he is for his first win.

Player of the game: Howard Johnson (3-5, RBI, 2 R, HR)


At Target Field
Detroit...............4
Minneosta...........3
WP: Denny McLain (1-0)
LP: Johan Santana (1-2)
HR: Miguel Cabrera (3), Lance Parrish (2), Justin Morneau (2)

Denny McLain had his best stuff in this one and only a risky 9th inning was of concern. Lance Parrish hit a two run home run and Ty Cobb went hitless for the first time this season.

Player of the game: Denny McLain (9IP, 3 ER, 3 BB, 6 K)


At Yankee Stadium
Baltimore................10
NY Yankees.............2
WP: Jim Palmer (2-0)
LP: Whitey Ford (0-2)
HR: Gus Triandos (1), Cal Ripken (2), Eddie Murray (1)

Worry continues in New York as the team floored away a two run lead in the 7th inning and allowed 10 runs. The Orioles are the suprize of the early season and get the performance they need from Jim Palmer.

Player of the game: Gus Triandos (2-4, 5 RBI, HR, R)


At Busch Stadium
LA Dodgers............3
St. Louis...............2 (17 inn)
WP: Steve Howe (1-0)
LP: Al Hrabosky (0-1)
HR: Pee wee Reese (1)

Pitching was the name of the game again in St. Louis as a 5 hour game took place where Jackie Robinson came up 8 times. The game was decided when of all people, Pee Wee Reese homered to left field.

Player of the game: Sandy Koufax (10 IP, 2 ER, 4 BB, 9 K)


At PNC Park
Cincinnati.............10
Pittsburgh............6
WP: Eppa Rixey (2-1)
LP: Babe Adams (2-1)
HR: Barry Larkin (1), Paul Waner (2), Dave Parker (1)

Eightteen hits for the Reds as they show their batting ability. Everyone had a hit in the lineup and seven of the nine hitters had at least two.

Player of the game: Johnny Bench (9 IP, 6 ER, 0 BB, 3 K)


At Sky Dome
Oakland.............10
Toronto...............3
WP: Left Grove (2-1)
LP: Roy Halladay (0-2)
HR: Mark McGwire (3), Joe Carter (2), Pat Borders (1)

Rickey Henderson steals two bases ans scores twice as Big Mac goes deep and Lefty Grove looks sharp. Roy Halladay allows eight earned runs with an ERA now over 7.

Player of the game: Lefty Grove (9 IP, 3 ER, 5 K, 1 BB)


At Turner Field
San Francisco..........8
Atlanta...................5
WP: Christy Mattewson (2-1)
LP: Greg Maddux (0-3)
HR: Willie Mays (4), Orlando Cepeda (2)

Willie Mays with a three run shot in the 9th inning as the Giants come from behidn to score four in the ninth and beat the Braves. Greg Maddux is now 0-3 and has an ERA over 5.

Player of the game: Willie Mays (2-5, HR, 2B, 4 RBI, 2 R)


At Cleveland Stadium
Texas.................14
Cleveland.............3
WP: Nolan Ryan (2-1)
LP: Bob Feller (1-2)
HR: Buddy Bell (1), Craig Biggio 2 (3), Luis Gonzalez (3)

Something about this Texas team has everyone talking as they kill Bob Feller today. Craig Biggio hits two home runs and Buddy Bell drives in 5, Satchal Paige also gets rocked for six runs in his seson debut.

Player of the game: Buddy Bell (3-5, 3 R, 5 RBI, HR)



At Comiskey Park
LA Angels...............5
Chicago White Sox...1
WP: Frank Tanana (2-1)
LP: Ed Walsh (0-3)
HR: JT Snow (1)

A close game is opened up in the 7th where the Angels score four thanks to a JT Snow three run pinch hit home run. Frank Tanana was great again for LA.

Player of the game: Frank Tanana (9 IP, 0 ER, 4 BB, 4 K)


At Wrigley Field
Philadelphia.............3
Chicago Cubs...........4 (11 inn)
WP: Don Elston (1-0)
LP: Pete Alexander (1-2)

Hack Wilson doubles in Frank Chance in the 11th and the Cubs take two out of three from the Phils. Pete Alexander and Fergie Jenkins battled well.

Player of the game: Pete Alexander (10 IP, 3 ER, 5 BB, 9K)

American League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Baltimore Orioles	8	1	.889	-
Toronto Blue Jays	4	5	.444	4.0
New York (A) Yankees	4	5	.444	4.0
Boston Red Sox	4	5	.444	4.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Detroit Tigers	7	2	.778	-
Chicago (A) White Sox	4	5	.444	3.0
Minnesota Twins	3	6	.333	4.0
Cleveland Indians	3	6	.333	4.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Texas All Stars	5	4	.556	-
Seattle Mariners	4	5	.444	1.0
Oakland Athletics	4	5	.444	1.0
Los Angeles (A) Angels	4	5	.444	1.0

National League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Washington Nationals	5	4	.556	-
Philadelphia Phillies	3	6	.333	2.0
Atlanta Braves	3	6	.333	2.0
New York (N) Mets	2	7	.222	3.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Chicago (N) Cubs	7	2	.778	-
Pittsburgh Pirates	6	3	.667	1.0
Cincinnati Reds	6	3	.667	1.0
St. Louis Cardinals	5	4	.556	2.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers	6	3	.667	-
Kansas City Royals	6	3	.667	-
San Francisco Giants	4	5	.444	2.0
Milwaukee Brewers	1	8	.111	5.0

[Nick Soulis]

Sunday April 18

THE BABE'S FIRST BIG HIT

Babe Ruth ended his first week of the season with the biggest hit of his young season as the Bambino helped the Yankees avoid another loss and try to keep pace as the Baltimore Orioles have set the early pace in the American League West.

With his team trailing Ruth stepped up in the 8th inning off King Felix Hernandez and hit a towering bomb over the right field wall at Yankee Stadium with a man on. Ruth and his blow was enough for the Yankees as they held on to beat the Mariners by a score of 5-4.

Yankee Stadium gave Ruth a standing ovation and fans are still confident that this team can and will run away with the pennant.

At Miller Park
Washington.........3
Milwuakee...........6
WP: Teddy Higuera (1-1)
LP: Dennis Martinez (2-1)
S: Rollie Fingers (1)
HR: Rusty Staub (3), Gary Sheffield (1)

The Brewers finally bounce back behind the only pitcher they seem comfortable with in Teddy Higuera. Gary Sheffield hit his first long ball of the year and drove in three.

Player of the game: Rusty Staub (3-5, RBI, R, HR)


At AT&T Park
Pittsburgh..........0
San Francisco.....3
WP: Carl Hubbell (2-1)
LP: Deacon Phillipe (1-2)
HR: Matt Williams (2)

Carl Hubbell was exactly what the Giants needed as he struck out six in a shutout. Matt Williams had two hits and drove in a run while Barry Bonds and Willie Mays went hitless.

Player of the game: Carl Hubbell (9 IP, 0 BB, 5 K, 5 H)


At Angels Stadium
Minnesota...........3
LA Angels............1
WP: Bert Blyleven (1-1)
LP: Chuck Finley (1-2)

Bert Blyleven struck out eight and Tony Oliva went 3-4 with a run as the Twins did just enough to beat Chuck Finley and the Angels.

Player of the game: Bert Blyleven (9 IP, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K)


At Oakland Coliseum
Chicago White Sox........3
Oakland A's..................5
WP: Catfish Hunter (2-0)
LP: Mark Buerhle (1-2)
HR: Reggie Jackson (2)

Reggie Jackson with a key two run home run in the 5th while wasnt fancy but got the job done allowing 10 hits in the win over the Sox.

Player of the game: Catfish Hunter (9 IP, 3 ER, 4 BB, 4 K)


At Fenway Park
Toronto............1
Boston.............2
WP: Roger Clemens (1-1)
LP: David Wells (1-2)
HR: Ted Williams (1)

Ted Williams with the diffrence making solo shot but the story of this game was Roger Clemens who was throwing heat. The Rocket struck out 10 and has given hope to Boston again.

Player of the game: Roger Clemens (9 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 10 K)


At Great American Ballpark
Chicago Cubs............2
Cincinnati Reds..........0
WP: Mordecai Brown (2-1)
LP: Johnny Van dermeer (1-2)
S: Lee Smith (1)
HR: Hack Wilson (1)

Joe Morgan had three hits at the top of the Reds order but that was about it as Three Finger Brown threw another gem and leaned on a HAck Wilson home run for the shutout win.

Player of the game: Mordecai Brown (8.2 IP, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K)


At Yankee Stadium
Seattle................4
NY Yankees..........5
WP: Ron Guidry (2-0)
LP: Felix Hernandez (0-2)
S: Mariano Rivera (2)
HR: Babe Ruth (2)

A three run bomb by the Bambino in the 8th help the Yankees get a much needed win. Felix Hernandez was rolling along before the the Bombers came through for a much needed win.

Player of the game: Babe Ruth (3-4, 3 RBI, HR, 2 R)


At Arlington Stadium
Detroit..................1
Texas...................0
WP: Hal Newhouser (3-0)
LP: Mike Scott (0-3)
HR: Hank Greenberg (2)

One Hank Greenberg home run in the 9th was the diffrence in this big pitchers duel as Hal Newhouser had a little more then Mike Scott. Ty Cobb goes hitless again to end his week.

Player of the game: Hal Newhouser (9 IP, 0 ER, 5 BB, 8 K)


At Busch Stadium
Atlanta.................3
St. Louis...............7
WP: Dizzy Dean (1-1)
LP: Warren Spahn (2-1)
HR: Andruw Jones (1), Rafael Furcal (2), Albert Pujols (5), Rogers Hornsby (1)

The Cardinals rally and set back the Braves again as Albert Pujols hits his league leading fifth long ball of the season and is surely the player of the week.

Player of the game: Dizzy Dean (9 IP, 3 ER, 3 BB, 6 K)


At Camden Yards
Cleveland...........2
Baltimore............8
WP: Mike Mussina (2-0)
LP: Bob Lemon (1-2)
HR: Nick Markakis (1)

Baltimore continues to roll as Bob Lemon is no match for the Baltimore offense that has opened up a nice early lead in the AL East. Manny Ramirez is batting .132 to start the season.

Player of the game: Mike Mussina (9 IP, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K)


At Citizens Bank Park
NY Mets..................9
Philadelphia..............5
WP: Dwight Gooden (2-1)
LP: Steve Carlton (0-3)
HR: Jose Reyes (1)

A six run 8th inning does in the Phillies as Jose Reyes hits a three run home run off Steve Carlton. Mike Piazza also had three hits and Dwight Gooden struck out 10 in the win.

Player of the game: Jose Reyes (1-4, HR. 3RBI, R)

American League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Baltimore Orioles	9	1	.900	-
New York (A) Yankees	5	5	.500	4.0
Boston Red Sox	5	5	.500	4.0
Toronto Blue Jays	4	6	.400	5.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Detroit Tigers	8	2	.800	-
Minnesota Twins	4	6	.400	4.0
Chicago (A) White Sox	4	6	.400	4.0
Cleveland Indians	3	7	.300	5.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Texas All Stars	5	5	.500	-
Oakland Athletics	5	5	.500	-
Seattle Mariners	4	6	.400	1.0
Los Angeles (A) Angels	4	6	.400	1.0

National League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Washington Nationals	5	5	.500	-
Philadelphia Phillies	3	7	.300	2.0
New York (N) Mets	3	7	.300	2.0
Atlanta Braves	3	7	.300	2.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Chicago (N) Cubs	8	2	.800	-
St. Louis Cardinals	6	4	.600	2.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	6	4	.600	2.0
Cincinnati Reds	6	4	.600	2.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers	6	3	.667	-
Kansas City Royals	6	3	.667	-
San Francisco Giants	5	5	.500	1.5
Milwaukee Brewers	2	8	.200	4.5

[Nick Soulis]

Week In Review

ORIOLES STORY OF OPENING WEEK

The Baltimore Orioles were no fancied by many to compete in the Amercian League East of the Cooperstown Baseball League. After ten games however it is the Orioles with the best record in baseball and an early significant lead over the likes of the Yankees and the Red Sox.

The Orioles are 9-1 and swept the Yankees at Yankee Stadium to stun the league. George Sisler is batting .390 and Frank Robinson has hit three home runs. Earl Weaver coiuldnt be happier about his balanced roster and it will be thrilling to see just how far this teams can go.

DAVID ORTIZ AMONG OTHERS GET REPLACED



With a league so competetive changes among these rosters have already started to come in. The first current casualty is David Ortiz who has only one hit in 32 times at the plate. Ortiz cant seem to figuire things out and will be replaced in the Boston lineup. Mo Vaughn will get his chance in the DH position as the Red Sox look for a spark after their 5-5 start.

Dutch Leonard will also replace Luis Tiant in the rotation currently.

In Cincinnati Jose Rijo will take his 9.00 ERA to the bench and on will come Mario Soto who has been waiting for his chance to take the mound and help the Reds who are 6-4 this season.

In St. Louis Joaquin Andujar will get a chance to start as Bill Doak has lost his first two starts and has just been battered around the yard. Andujar throws hard and will be intersting to watch.

PLAYER AWARDS

American League
Ken Griffey Jr - Seattle Mariners
Junior has helped the Mariners to four wins in their first 10 games and has doen so with five home runs in those games. Junior is batting .423 and is a big part to why the Mariners lead the league in home runs. Even in the Cooperstown league Junior may have the prettiest swing in the game.

National League
Johnny Mize - St. Louis Cardinals
Everyone thought that the player of the week would come from St. Louis but not everyone expected it to be Johnny Mize. The Big cat beat out Albert Pujols for the award with 12 RBI and a .438 average. Anyway you look at it however the Cardinals have been pounding the baseball in the first 10 games of the season.

LEAGUE LEADERS

League Leaders AVG G. Sheffield - MIL .467 2 J. Rollins PHI .432 3 F. Baker OAK .425 4 L. Parrish DET .424 5 M. Ott SF .415	League Leaders HR 2 tied with 5 1 K. Griffey SEA 5 1 A. Pujols STL 5 3 J. DiMaggio NYA 4 3 3 more tied with 4	League Leaders RBI S. Musial - STL 17 2 A. Pujols STL 16 3 J. Mize STL 12 4 W. Mays SF 11 5 3 tied with 10
League Leaders W H. Newhouser - DET 3 2 B. Adams PIT 2 2 K. Appier KC 2 2 M. Boddicker BAL 2 2 26 more tied with 2	League Leaders ERA M. Soto - CIN 0.00 2 M. Gubicza KC 0.52 3 M. Langston SEA 1.04 4 C. Hubbell SF 1.38 5 M. Brown CHN 1.40	League Leaders K R. Clemens - BOS 28 2 R. Johnson SEA 27 3 D. Drysdale LA 26 3 B. Gibson STL 26 5 D. Gooden NYN 25

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[Nick Soulis]

COOPERSTOWN TONIGHT

Sunday April 18

BOSTON RALLY FOR DRAMATIC WIN



Fred McGriff hammered a grand slam in the top of the 9th inning at Fenway Park to spoil a late Red Sox lead. Pedro Martinez made a mistake and it appeared that the Sox were destined to go down in this one down two runs with three outs to go.

With two men on and one out the perfect man came up to the plate in Ted Williams. Dramatic Williams lined a double to right that scored two and tied the game. Williams is so good a clutch hitter that his confidence may have intimidated Jimmy Key on the mound.

With two outs then Yastrzemski showed his class by driving a single to right that scored Williams, who had moved to third, and ending a very god game.

"Ill take Yaz and Williams in the cluth each and everytime" said Red Sox manager Terry Francona after the win. The Red Sox have now won three games in their last at bat. Boston is 6-5 and still three games back.



At Miller Park
Washington............7
Milwaukee..............2 (10 inn)
WP: Bill Lee (2-1)
LP: Doug Henry (1-1)
HR: Ryan Braun (1)

A five run 10th inning for the Nationals as they get to Doug Henry and keep the Brewers in misery. Bill Lee had a strong game although not dominant.

Player of the game: Bill Lee (10 IP, 1 ER, 7 K, 0 BB)


At Arlington Stadium
Detroit.................9
Texas..................3
WP: Mickey Lolich (3-0)
LP: JR Richard (2-1)
HR: Lance Parrish (3), Kikrk Gibson (2), Jeff Bagwell (2), Luis Gonzalez (4)

The Tigers continue to play great baseball and beat the Tigers behind Lolich. Balls were flying out of the park but it was the Tigers who did their damage with men on.

Player of the game: Kirk Gibson (2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R, HR, 3B)


At All Amercian Ballpark
Chicago Cubs...............8
Cincinnati....................0
WP: Rick Sutcliffe (3-0)
LP: Jim Maloney (1-1)
HR: Hack Wilson 2 (4), Ron Santo (3), Kiki Cuyler (1)

Rick Sutcliffe pitched a gem against the Reds with a six hit shutout. Hack Wilson hit two home runs and the Cubs blasted 14 hits.

Player of the game: Hack Wilson (3-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 2B)


At Oakland Colisium
Chicago White Sox..........3
Oakland........................9
WP: Vida Blue (1-2)
LP: Ted Lyons (2-1)
HR: Robin Ventura (1), Jose Canseco (3)

Reggie Jackson hit three doubles and drove in three while Jose Canseco did it again off the bench with a three run homer run as a ;pinch hitter as the A's roll late.

Player of the game: Reggie Jackson (4-5, 3 RBI, 3 2B, 1 R)


At CamdenYards
Cleveland..............5
Baltimore..............3
WP: Early Wynn (1-2)
LP: Dave McNally (1-2)

An emotional game where Lou Boudraue is ejected but the Indians hang on. Sandy Alomar drove in two with a double in his new role as everyday catcher.

Player of the game: Early Wynn (9 IP, 3 ER, 4 BB, 2 K)


At AT&T Park
Pittsburgh..............1
San Francisco.........3
WP: Juan Marichal (2-1)
LP: Doug Drabek (1-1)
R: Ralph Kiner (2)

Marichal has good stuff again striking out seven while Barry Bonds walks three times and scores a run.

Player of the game: Juan Marichal (9 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7K)


At Dodger Stadium
Kansas City...........4
LA Dodgers............6
WP: Orel Hershiser (3-0)
LP: Paul Splittorff (0-1)
HR: Eric Karros (1)

Hal McRae drove in all four of the Royals runs but Hershiser remains unbeated with a good game and Jackie Robinson scoring two and driving in two.

Player of the game: Hal McRae (3-4, 4 RBI, 2B)


At Angels Stadium
Minnesota...........5
LA Angels...........6
WP: John Lackey (1-1)
LP: Jim Kaat (0-3)
S: Troy Percival (1)
HR: Harmon Killerbrew (4), Wally Joyner (2), Garrett Anderson (1)


David Eckstein gave tha Angels a spark off the bench with three hits and Wally Joyner drove in two as the Angels came back to win a close one.

Player of the game: David Eckstein (3-4, R, 2 RBI)


At Yankee Stadium
Seattle.................5
NY Yankees...........7
WP: Lefty Gomez (2-1)
LP: Gaylord Perry (1-1)
HR: Babe Ruth (3), Kenji Johjima (2)

A two run shot by Ruth, his second in as many days and three more RBI from Joe DiMaggio and the Yanks win while Graig Nettles is injured.

Player of the game: Joe DiMaggio (3-5, 3 RBI, 1 R, 2B)


At Busch Stadium
Atlanta...............8
St. Louis.............7 (11 inn)
WP: John Smoltz (1-0)
LP: Bruce Sutter (0-1)
HR: Javy Lopez (1)

Bobby Lowe has a big game and gets the winning hit in the 11th off Bruce Sutter. The Cards had scored two in the bottom of the ninth to tie the game in dramatic fashion.

Player of the game: Bobby Lowe (4-6, 3 R, RBI, SB)


At Fenway Park
Toronto..............8
Boston...............9
WP: Pedro Martinez (1-1)
LP: Jimmy Key (0-1)
HR: Fred McGriff (3), Carlton Fisk (1)

A Carl Yazstremski single in the bottom of the ninth drives in the winning run as Boston rallies in the 9th for three runs and the win. Fred McGriff has a huge game for the Birds including a grand slam.

Player of the game: Fred McGriff (2-5, R, 5 RBI, HR)


At Citizens Bank Park
NY Mets.................6
Philadelphia.............3
WP: Jerry Koosman (2-1)
LP: Curt Schilling (0-2)
S: John Franco (1)
HR: Mike Piazza 2 (3), Keith Hernandez (2)

Mike Piazza went deep twice agains Curt Schilling and were the better side on the night. Jerry Koosman struck out seven in the win.

Player of the game: Mike Piazza (2-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R)

American League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Baltimore Orioles	9	2	.818	-
New York (A) Yankees	6	5	.545	3.0
Boston Red Sox	6	5	.545	3.0
Toronto Blue Jays	4	7	.364	5.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Detroit Tigers	9	2	.818	-
Minnesota Twins	4	7	.364	5.0
Cleveland Indians	4	7	.364	5.0
Chicago (A) White Sox	4	7	.364	5.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Oakland Athletics	6	5	.545	-
Texas All Stars	5	6	.455	1.0
Los Angeles (A) Angels	5	6	.455	1.0
Seattle Mariners	4	7	.364	2.0

National League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Washington Nationals	6	5	.545	-
New York (N) Mets	4	7	.364	2.0
Atlanta Braves	4	7	.364	2.0
Philadelphia Phillies	3	8	.273	3.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Chicago (N) Cubs	9	2	.818	-
St. Louis Cardinals	6	5	.545	3.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	6	5	.545	3.0
Cincinnati Reds	6	5	.545	3.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers	7	4	.636	-
Kansas City Royals	7	4	.636	-
San Francisco Giants	6	5	.545	1.0
Milwaukee Brewers	2	9	.182	5.0

[BabyLemonade]

Full enjoying reading this..Thank you and kudos for great concept and all the work you put into it..

[Nick Soulis]

Originally Posted by sandy koufax

Full enjoying reading this..Thank you and kudos for great concept and all the work you put into it..

Thanks for the kind words and for following.....

And per your name here are Sandy Koufax's stats so far:

GS: 3
Rec: 1-0
ERA: 1.98
IP: 27.1
HA: 20
HR: 0
K: 20
BB: 10
WHIP: 1.10

[Nick Soulis]

COOPERSTOWN TONIGHT
Tuesday, April 20

Red Sox Do It Again




For the second night in a row Jimmy Key just couldnt get it right and another classic Boston win was in the cards. Boston has been the story of much dramatics this season coming from behind to win time and time again including yesterday on a Carl Yazstzemski hit.

On this night the stage was similar as the Red Sox entered the ninth inning down a run. Ted Williams once again drew a key walk as teams continue to not want anypart of the slugger who is sitting with a .366 average. Up came Jim Rice with one out and the Hall of Famer came through. Jimmy Key challanged the right hander and Rice lofted one over the Green Monster and the Red Sox won in walk off fashion once again. Key needed to keep the ball down and threw a pitch in the lower half but Rice lifted it and made a good swing.

The Blue Jays wasted another strong performance from Fred McGriff who drove in three runs and has seven RBI in the last two games.

"We just believe we can get it done in the toughest moments" said Jim Rice the hero of the game, "Everyone refuses to be the last out and a confidence and belief beigins to show."


At Citizens Bank Park
NY Mets.................9
Philadelphia.............2
WP: Al Leiter (1-2)
LP: Robin Roberts (1-2)
HR: Darryl Strawberry (3)

A 14 hit attack of the Mets and Darryl Strawberry drives in five runs as they murder Robin Roberts and the Phillies. Cleon Jones also scored three runs.

Player of the game: Darryl Strawberry (3-5, 5 RBI, R, HR, 2B)


At Arlington Stadium
Detroit......................4
Texas.......................3
WP: Jack Morris (2-0)
LP: Kevin Brown (0-1)
HR: Al Kaline (1), Buddy Bell (2)

Bulldog Jack Morris pitches the distance and holds off a Texas comeback for the win keeping Detroit in first place. Kevin Brown in his first start pitched well but lost.

Player of the game: Budy Bell (3-4, HR, RBI, 2 R)



At Angels Stadium
Minnesota.............3
LA Angels..............1 (10 inn)
WP: Frank Viola (1-1)
LP: Andy Messersmith (1-2)
S: Rick Aguilera (2)

a nice pitched game by both sides opened up in the 10th when an error by David Eckstein opened up a two run inning for the Twins. Chuck Knoblauch went 3-3 in the win.

Player of the game: Frank Viola (9.1 IP, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 K)


At All American Ballpark
Chicago Cubs.............2
Cincinnati..................1
WP: Carlos Zambrano (2-1)
LP: Mario Soto (1-1)

Carlos Zambrano continues to pitch above expectations and out does a very good Mario Soto. The Cubs have won 10 of 12 to start the season and are looking strong.

Player of the game: Carlos Zambrano (9 IP, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K)


At Fenway Park
Toronto..................5
Boston...................7
WP: Derek Lowe (1-0)
LP: Jimmy Key (0-2)
HR: Shawn Green (2), Fred McGriff (4), Mo Vaughn (1), Jim Rice (1)

The Red Sox do it again in walk off style for the second conecutive day. This time its Jim Rice with a walkoff two run home run over the Green Monster.

Player of the game: Fred McGriff (3-4, 3 RBI, 2 R, HR)


At Busch Stadium
Atlanta....................0
St. Louis..................8
WP: Chris Carpenter (3-0)
LP: Phil Niekro (1-2)

Chris Carpenter strikes out seven and pitches a shutout o continue his great season. Willie McGee had a key two run triple in the game.

Player of the game: Chris Carpenter (9 IP, 0 ER, 3 BB, 7 K)


At Miller Park
Washington.............7
Milwaukee...............1
WP: Steve Rogers (2-1)
LP: Ben Sheets (0-1)
HR: Alphonso Soriano (1), Marquis Grissom (1), Ryan Braun (2)

Marquis Grissom with a three run shot off of Ben Sheets and Steve Rogers pitches well again to beat the hapless Brewers who have a team average of .235.

Player of the game: Steve Rogers (9 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K)


At Yankee Stadium
Seattle.................12
NY Yankees............3
WP: Mark Langston (2-1)
LP: Red Ruffing (1-2)
HR: Edgar Martinez 2 (4), Jay Buhner (3), Babe Ruth (4), Yogi Berra (2)

The Babe homers in his third straight game but the Yankees still are looking for pitching as Edgar Martinez drives in four with two homers.

Player of the game: Edgar Martinez (4-5, 4 RBI, 2 HR, 2 R)


At AT&T Park
Pittsburgh..............5
San Francisco.........6
WP: Tim Lincecum (1-2)
LP: Bob Friend (1-1)
HR: Willie Stargell (2), Ralph Kiner (3)

Willie Mays came through with a go aheaf triple in the 8th inning that Tim Lincecum made stand up, Alvin Dark also drove in three runs in the win. Willie Stargell had a three run homer.

Player of the game: Willie Stargell (1-4, 3 RBI, HR, R)


At Oakland Coliseum
Chicago White Sox...........1
Oakland.........................8
WP: Dave Stewart (2-1)
LP: Jack McDowell (1-2)
HR: Miguel Tejada (1). Reggie Jackson (3)

Reggie Jackson continues to be hot hitting .367 and hitting a home run. Dave Stewart had his best stuff as the A's had this game well in hand.

Player of the game: Dave Stewart (9 IP, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K)

American League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Baltimore Orioles	10	2	.833	-
Boston Red Sox	7	5	.583	3.0
New York (A) Yankees	6	6	.500	4.0
Toronto Blue Jays	4	8	.333	6.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Detroit Tigers	10	2	.833	-
Minnesota Twins	5	7	.417	5.0
Cleveland Indians	4	8	.333	6.0
Chicago (A) White Sox	4	8	.333	6.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Oakland Athletics	7	5	.583	-
Texas All Stars	5	7	.417	2.0
Seattle Mariners	5	7	.417	2.0
Los Angeles (A) Angels	5	7	.417	2.0

National League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Washington Nationals	7	5	.583	-
New York (N) Mets	5	7	.417	2.0
Atlanta Braves	4	8	.333	3.0
Philadelphia Phillies	3	9	.250	4.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Chicago (N) Cubs	10	2	.833	-
St. Louis Cardinals	7	5	.583	3.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	6	6	.500	4.0
Cincinnati Reds	6	6	.500	4.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Kansas City Royals	8	4	.667	-
San Francisco Giants	7	5	.583	1.0
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers	7	5	.583	1.0
Milwaukee Brewers	2	10	.167	6.0

[Nick Soulis]

COOPERSTOWN TONIGHT
Thursday April 22

Tigers Set The Early Standard

Ty Cobb had talked about it in the offseason as to how he expects this team to win and take second place from no one. The team plays in an AL Central division that many saw as wide open going into the year, and as the Month of April starts to come to a close, the Detroit Tigers have answered all the early calls.

Detroit is first in the league in hitting with a .305 team average and is lead by Miguel Cabrera who is batting .400. The pitching staff is also off to a great start and sits second in league ERA at 3.30. Hal Newhouser (3-0) and Mickey Lolich (3-0) have yet to experiance a loss.

Jim Leyland is getting praise for dealing with a group of very unique players, especially Cobb, but as long as the Tigers are winning the Georgia Peach should be fine.

All that matters now is a sparkling 11-2 record and a 7-2 road record.

Lineup vs RHP+DH
#	B	Name	Pos	AVG	HR	RBI	SB
1	L	Charlie Gehringer	2B	.228	0	3	2
2	R	Harry Heilmann	RF	.240	3	9	0
3	L	Ty Cobb	CF	.327	0	7	2
4	R	Hank Greenberg	1B	.314	2	9	1
5	R	Miguel Cabrera	3B	.400	4	9	0
6	R	Al Kaline	LF	.255	1	8	1
7	L	Kirk Gibson	DH	.298	2	3	1
8	R	Alan Trammell	SS	.256	1	9	1
9	R	Lance Parrish	C	.400	3	10	0

OTHER GAMES


At Miller Park
Philadelphia............6
Milwaukee..............4 (10 inn)
WP: Pete Alexander (2-2)
LP: Don Sutton (0-4)
S: Tug McGraw (1)

Chase Utley slammed a two run double in the 10th inning off of Rollie Fingers was the diffrence of the game. Grover Cleveland was a horse in the this one pitching into the 10th.

Player of the game: Pete Alexander (9.2 IP, 4 ER, 1 BB, 13 K)


At Arlington Stadium
LA Angels................3
Texas.....................4 (11 inn)
WP: Billy Wagner (2-0)
LP: Troy Percival (0-2)
HR: Bobby Grich (1)

Michael Young singled the winning run in with two outs in the 9th. The Angels blew another late lead and there remains high hopes in Texas behind a Nolan Ryan started win.

Player of the game: Bobby Grich (2-5, 3 RBI, R, HR)


At Turner Field
Pittsburgh................1
Atlanta....................2
WP: Greg Madux (1-3)
LP: Babe Adams (2-2)
HR: Andy Van Slyke (1)

Greg Maddux makes himself known for the first time in the game and pitches a very good game for his first win. Babe Adams pitched well in this one too but Hank Aaron and Chipper Jones drove in key runs in the win.

Player of the game: Greg Maddux (9 IP, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K)


At Safeco Field
Toronto...............1
Seattle................3
WP: Randy Johnson (2-0)
LP: Roy Halladay (0-3)
S: Kaz Sasaki (2)
HR: Ken Griffey Jr (6)

Roy Halladay battled Randy Johnson in another pitcher's duel but it was Johnson who struck out 14 and lead to the win behind a Ken Griffey Jr 2 run home run.

Player of the game: Randy Johnson (8 IP, 1 ER, 5 BB, 14 K)


At Royals Stadium
St. Louis.............1
Kansas City..........4
WP: Brett Saberhagen (3-1)
LP: Bob Gibson (2-1)
HR: Johnny Mize (5)

Brett Saberhagen put together another good start and this time outdid himself by outpitching Bob Gibson. Hal McRae went 3-4 and is batting .431 this season.

Player of the game: Brett Saberhagen (9 IP, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K)


At Progressive Field
NY Yankees............4
Cleveland...............2
WP: Whitey Ford (2-2)
LP: Bob Feller (1-3)
HR: Joe DiMaggio (5), Albert Belle (2)

A 15 hit attack by the Yankees gets them the win. Joe DiMaggio continues to be the best Yankee in April with 5 HR and 13 RBI. Babe Ruth is back up to .320.

Player of the game: Whitey Ford (9 IP, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K)


At Wrigley Field
San Francisco............4
Chicago Cubs.............1 (12 inn)
WP: Christy Matthewson (3-1)
LP: Hippo Vaughn (0-1)
S: Rod Beck (2)

Fergie and Matthewson pitched a great game that went late and in the 12th the Giants broke open for three. Larry Doyle and Willie Mays drove in key runs. Mattewson pitched into the 12th.

Player of the game: Christy Mathewson (11.2 IP, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K)


At Comiskey Park
Boston.....................12
Chicago Whites Sox.....5
WP: Cy Young (2-1)
LP: Ed Walsh (0-4)
HR: Carl Yastzremski (1), Mo Vaughn (2)

Yaz drives in three runs and the Red Sox drive 19 hits in a big win. Tris Speaker and Ted Williams are both batting over .370 and Mo Vaugh looks good in Big Papi's shoes at DH.

Player of the game: Carl Yastzremki (3-5, 3 RBI, 2 R, HR, 2B)


At Nationals Park
LA Dodgers.............6
Washiington............7
WP: Walter Johnson (2-2)
LP: Sandy Koufax (1-1)
S: Tim Burke (1)
HR: Gil Hodges (3)

Bad defense and a less then dominant start by Koufax cost the Dodgers. Sam Rice had a bases clearing double that was a big blow in a six run third inning.

Player of the game: Gil Hodges (1-4, 3 RBI, R, HR)


At Chase Field
Cincinnati............10
NY Mets...............7
WP: Eppa Rixey (3-1)
LP: Tom Seaver (0-3)
S: Rawley Eastwick (1)
HR: Johnny Bench (2)

Johhny Bench drove in five runs and hit his first two home runs of the season as the Reds get a win in a hitting parade. Tom Seaver is still winless and has an ERA of 5.40.

Player of the game: Johnny Bench (3-4, 2 R, 5 RBI, 2 HR)


At Tiger Stadium
Baltimore................3
Detroit...................7
WP: Denny McLain (2-0)
LP: Jim Palmer (2-1)
S: Willie Hernandez (1)
HR: Brooke Robinson (1), Miguel Cabrera (4)

The Tigers are still the hottest team in the leagueas Miguel Cabrera hits a two run shot and Hank Greenberg goes 4-4 and is batting .314. The Orioles hold on to first place but the Yanks and Red Sox are coming.

Player of the game: Hank Greenberg (4-4, RBI, 3 R, 2B)


At Target Field
Oakland................2
Minnesota.............7
WP: Johan Santana (2-2)
LP: Lefty Grove (2-2)
HR: Jimmie Foxx (3), Bert Campenaris (1)

A five run 7th inning helps the Twins get past hte A's. Justin Morneau drove in two and Johan Santana struck out 12.

Player of the game: Johan Santana (9 IP, 2 ER, 2 BB, 12 K)

American League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Baltimore Orioles	10	3	.769	-
Boston Red Sox	8	5	.615	2.0
New York (A) Yankees	7	6	.538	3.0
Toronto Blue Jays	4	9	.308	6.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Detroit Tigers	11	2	.846	-
Minnesota Twins	6	7	.462	5.0
Cleveland Indians	4	9	.308	7.0
Chicago (A) White Sox	4	9	.308	7.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Oakland Athletics	7	6	.538	-
Texas All Stars	6	7	.462	1.0
Seattle Mariners	6	7	.462	1.0
Los Angeles (A) Angels	5	8	.385	2.0

National League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Washington Nationals	8	5	.615	-
New York (N) Mets	5	8	.385	3.0
Atlanta Braves	5	8	.385	3.0
Philadelphia Phillies	4	9	.308	4.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Chicago (N) Cubs	10	3	.769	-
St. Louis Cardinals	7	6	.538	3.0
Cincinnati Reds	7	6	.538	3.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	6	7	.462	4.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Kansas City Royals	9	4	.692	-
San Francisco Giants	8	5	.615	1.0
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers	7	6	.538	2.0
Milwaukee Brewers	2	11	.154	7.0

[Nick Soulis]

COOPERSTOWN TONIGHT
Friday April 23

Drysdale Pinpoint Determination

Don Drysdale was tired of seeing his team being close to the .500 mark and playing average baseball. Drysdale is one of the biggest competitors in the game and let his team know that this Friday was going to be his night against the Nationals.

Drysdale threw fire and struck out 13 Nationals in a tough battle with El Presidente Dennis Martinez. He allowed only three hits and his accuracy on the mound was right on; in the end he didnt walk a single man.

Drysdale is only 1-3 with a 3.50 ERA but seems to have found his stuff.

"Its about time I started pitching well" he said after the game.

At Miller Park
Philadelphia (5-9)................4
Milwaukee (2-11)................0
WP: Steve Carlton (1-3)
LP: Tegy Higuera (1-2)
HR: Chuck Klein (1)

A three hit shutout by Steve Carlton as he was dominate and struck out four. The Brewers at 2-12 are looking at a long frustrating year. Chuck Klein had a pinch hit three run homer.

Player of the game: Steve Carlton (9 IP, 0 ER, 4 K, 2 BB)


At Ball Park at Arlington
LA Angels (6-9)..................4
Texas (6-8).......................0
WP: Chuck Finely (2-2)
LP: Mike Scott (0-4)

A four hitter from Chuck Finley as he holds down the potent Texas offense. Bobby Grich went three for four at the plate and brought his glove in this one.

Player of the game: Chuck Finley (9 IP, 0 ER, 3 BB, 7 K)


At Shea Stadium
Cincinnati (7-7)..............6
NY Mets (6-8)................7
WP: Dwight Gooden (3-1)
LP: Johnny Van DerMeer (1-3)
S: John Franco (2)
HR: Jose Reyes (2), Dave Kingman 2 (4)

Down five runs the Mets came stroming back thanks to two home runs and six RBI from Dave Kingman. Doc Gooden struck out 10 for the win but wasnt dominant.

Player of the game: Dave Kingman (2-4, 2 R, 6 RBI, 2 HR)


At Safeco Field
Toronto (5-9).................6
Seattle (6-8)..................4 (11 inn)
WP: Tom Henke (2-0)
LP: Kaz Sasaki (0-3)
S: Mike Eichhorn (1)
HR: Alex Rodriguez (5), Ken Griffey Jr (7)

A Tony Fernandez two run double in the 11th inning is the diffrence in this game. Kaz Sasaki continues to struggle a bit in the Mariner pen but ARod and Griffey may be the best duo in the game.

Player of the game: Alex Rodriguez (3-4, HR, 2 RBI, R, SB)


At Royals Stadium
St. Louis (9-4)..................0
KC Royals (7-6).................4
WP: Kevin Appier (3-1)
LP: Dizzy Dean (1-2)
The third shutout of the day Kevin Appier strikes out 8 and only walks only one. Mike Sweeney and Willie Wilson both had two hits.

Player of the game: Kevin Appier (9n IP, 1 BB, 8 K)


At Cleveland Stadium
NY Yankees...............9
Cleveland..................3
WP: Ron Guidry
LP: Bob Lemon
HR: Derek Jeter (3), Joe DiMaggio (6), Yogi Berra (3), Hal Trsokey (1)

The Yanks offense is alive and well as they hurt Bob Lemon for four runs in the first two innings and smash 4 home runs. Jeter, DiMaggio and Ruth combine for six hits.

Player of the game: Derek Jeter (2-3, 3 R, HR, 2 RBI)


At Wrigley Field
San Francisco (8-6)..............1
Chicago Cubs (11-3)..............4
WP: Mordecai Brown (3-1)
LP: Carl Hubbel (2-2)
HR: Sammy Sosa (1), Ernie Banks (1)

Sammy Sosa and Ernie Banks go long for the first time and its enough to back up Mordecai Brown who goes the distance. Barry Bonds and Willie Mays go hitless.

Player of the game: Moredecai Brown (9 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K)


At Target Field
Oakland (7-7)...................0
Minnesota (7-7)................3
WP: Bert Blyleven (2-1)
LP: Catfish Hunter (2-1)

Bert Blyleven strikes out 11 and throws a shutout against the mighty bats of the A's. Torri Hunter had a scoring triple in a game that only had 11 hits combined.

Player of the game: Bert Blyleven (9 IP, 0 ER, 2 BB, 11 K)


At Nationals Stadium
LA Dodgers (8-6)................4
Washington (8-6)................0
WP: Don Drysdale (1-3)
LP: Dennis Martinez (2-2)
HR: Duke Snider (1)

Don Drysdale seems to be coming into form as he shuts down the Nationals and didnt walk a man. Drysdale strikes out 13 including Alphonso Soriano three times. Duke Snider had 4 RBI and hit a three run home run.

Player of the game: Don Drysdale (9 IP, 0 ER, 0 BB, 13 K)


At Tiger Stadium
Baltimore (10-4)................4
Detroit (12-2)...................7
WP: Hal Newhouser (4-0)
LP: Mike Mussina (2-1)
HR: George Sisler (1), Ken Singleton (1), Miguel Cabrera (5)

The Tigers continue to kill the baseball with 15 hits in their win. Harry Heilman goes 4-5 and Al Kaline drives in 4 runs as Ha Newhouser is the first to four wins.

Player of the game: Harry Heilmann (4-5, 2 R, RBI, 2B)



At Comiskey Park
Boston (8-6)....................5
Chicago White Sox (5-9).....6
WP: Mark Buerhle (2-2)
LP: Roger Clemens (1-2)
S: Bobby Jenks (1)
HR: Luis Aparicio (1)

Luis Aparicio triples with the bases loaded and then hits a home run to drive in four in the win. Bobby Jenks comes in and gets a tough save in a big White Sox win.

Player of the game: Luis Aparicio (2-4, 4 RBI, 2 R, 3B, HR)


At Turner Field
Pittsburgh (6-8)..............2
Atlanta (6-8)..................4
WP: Warren Spahn (3-1)
LP: Deacon Phillipe (1-3)
S: John Smoltz (1)
HR: Eddie Mathews (1)


A four run bottom of the 8th inning with Chipper Jones delivering the key two run double off of Deacon Phillipe. Warren Spahn had his offspeed stuff working who struck out five.

Player of the game: Warren Spahn (8.2 IP, 2 ER, 6 BB, 5 K)

American League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Baltimore Orioles	10	4	.714	-
New York (A) Yankees	8	6	.571	2.0
Boston Red Sox	8	6	.571	2.0
Toronto Blue Jays	5	9	.357	5.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Detroit Tigers	12	2	.857	-
Minnesota Twins	7	7	.500	5.0
Chicago (A) White Sox	5	9	.357	7.0
Cleveland Indians	4	10	.286	8.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Oakland Athletics	7	7	.500	-
Texas All Stars	6	8	.429	1.0
Seattle Mariners	6	8	.429	1.0
Los Angeles (A) Angels	6	8	.429	1.0

National League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Washington Nationals	8	6	.571	-
New York (N) Mets	6	8	.429	2.0
Atlanta Braves	6	8	.429	2.0
Philadelphia Phillies	5	9	.357	3.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Chicago (N) Cubs	11	3	.786	-
St. Louis Cardinals	7	7	.500	4.0
Cincinnati Reds	7	7	.500	4.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	6	8	.429	5.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Kansas City Royals	10	4	.714	-
San Francisco Giants	8	6	.571	2.0
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers	8	6	.571	2.0
Milwaukee Brewers	2	12	.143	8.0

[Nick Soulis]

COOPERSTOWN TONIGHT
Saturday April 24

Oglive and Schilling Get 8 Games

The commisioner of the Cooperstown league came down hard on the Brewers and the Phillies after the teams had a bench clearing brawl in their game on Friday.

Ben Oglivie charged the mound and tackled Curt Schillng and it took several minutes to seperate the two players in a bench clearing mob the fans love but the league hates. The Brewers may be the most frustrated team in the league with their 2-13 record and are obviously in for a long season.

Schilling had been pitching inside to the Brewers all game as has been his style, but the right hander is also in a bit of a funk looking for his first win of the season.

The league has taken strong measures on player behavior as it recently also suspended Tim Wallach of the Nationals for four games after he bumped an umpire this week. Interestingly it is more of the modern day players that are causing issues rather then the older generation.

"The league will take a stand and wont tolerate players who think they are above the game" said the league commisioner.


At Wrigley Field
San Francisco (8-7)............3
Chicago Cubs (12-3)............4 (13 inn)
WP: Randy Myers (1-0)
LP: Scott Garrelts (0-2)
HR: Andre Dawson (2)

Larry Doyle tied the game with two outs in the ninth off of Lee Smith but an error by Bil Terry allowed the winning run to score in the 13th. The Cubs are playing great and doing so with Sammy Sosa coming off the bench.

Player of the game: Andre Dawson (3-6, RBI, 2 R, HR)


At Tiger Stadium
Baltimore (11-5)..............10
Detroit (12-3)..................9 (10 inn)
WP: Tino Martinez (1-0)
LP: Jim Bunning (0-1)
HR: Frank Robinson (4), Davey Johnson (2), Lance Parrish 2 (5), Hank Greenberg (3)

Bats were alive in Detroit as the Tigers came back from a seven run deficit to force extra innings. A Davey Johnson two run home run in the 10th was too much off of Jim Bunning and Baltimore ties this series.

Player of the game: Frank Robinson (3-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R)


At Miller Park
Philadelphia (6-9).................5
Milwaukee (2-13).................4
WP: Ron Reed (1-0)
LP: Mike Caldwell (0-3)
S: Steve Bedrorian (1)
HR: Greg Luzinski (2), Sixto Lezcano (2)

Greg Luzinski hit a three run homer run and Mike Schmidt drove in the winning run as the Phillies get the win. The Brewers are the punching bag of the week right now.

Player of the game: Greg Luzinski (2-4, HR, 3 RBI, R)


At the Ball Park in Arlington
LA Angels (6-9)..................0
Texas (7-8).......................1
WP: JR Richard (3-1)
LP: John Lackey (1-2)
S: Billy Wagner (1)

A great pitching matchup is decided on a Julio Franco single that scores the only run of the game in the 8th inning. JR Richard struck out 9 and is at the top of his game.

Player of the game: JR Richard (8.2 IP, 0 ER, 9 K, 8 BB)


In Cleveland Stadium
NY Yankees (9-6)...............8
Cleveland (4-11).................6
WP: Lefty Gomez (3-1)
LP: Early Wynn (1-3)
S: Dave Righetti (1)
HR: Babe Ruth (5), Red Rolfe (1), Mickey Mantle (1)

Mickey Mantle hits his first long ball of the season and Babe Ruth adds his fifth as the Yankee bats get the win for Lefy Gomez. Ruth ended with 3 RBI on the day and is batting .386.

Player of the game: Babe Ruth (3-4, 3 RBI, R, HR, 2B)


At Braves Field
Pittsburgh (6-9)..............2
Atlanta (7-8)..................6
WP: Tom Glavine (2-1)
LP: Doug Drabek (1-2)
HR: Chipper Jones (1)

Chipper Jones tripled and homered and was a single away from the cycle behind Tom Glavine who got out of numerous jams for the win. Roberto Clemente is only batting .152 for the Bucks.

Player of the game: Chipper Jones (3-4, 3 RBI, 2 R, HR, 3B, 2B)


At Comiskey Park
Boston Red Sox (9-6).............10
Chicago White Sox (5-10).........6
WP: Pedro Martinez (2-1)
LP: Ted Lyons (2-2)
HR: Carl Yastzremski (2), Mo Vaughn (3), Bobby Doerr (1), Minnie Minoso (2)

The Red Sox pound 15 hits as their lineup is really clicking. Tris Speaker and Yastrzemski each have three hits and Pedro Martinez gets the support he needs.

Player of the game: Carl Yastrzemski (3-5, 3 RBI, 2 R, HR)


At Nationals Ball Park
LA Dodgers (8-7).................6
Washington (9-6)................9
WP: Bill Lee (3-1)
LP: Orel Hershiser (3-1)
HR: Gil Hodges (4), Larry Walker (1)

Orel Hershiser is roughed up for the first time this season and gets his first loss. Ed Yost drives in three as this series is now even.

Player of the game: Gil Hodges (1-4, R, HR, 3 RBI)


At Safeco Field
Toronto (5-10)..................3
Seattle (7-8).....................4 (10 inn)
WP: JJ Putz (2-1)
LP: Dave Stieb (1-2)
HR: Lloyd Moseby (1), Shawn Green (3), Fred McGriff (5), Ken Griffey Jr (8), Alex Rodriguez (6)

A bases loaded Adrian Beltre single in the 10th gets the Mariners the win as the teams combine for 5 home runs. Ken Griffey hits his lead leading 8th and has homered in three straight games.

Player of the game: Adrian Beltre (3-5, RBI, R, game winning hit)


At Chase Field
Cincinnati (7-8).............1
NY Mets (7-8)...............2
WP: Jerry Koosman (3-1)
LP: Jim Maloney (1-2)

Jerry Koosman a great outing where he does not allow an earned run and goes the distance. Lenny Dykstra with two hits drove in the winning run and scored another.

Player of the game: Jerry Koosman (9 IP, 0 ER, 2 BB 6 K)


At Target Field
Oakland (7-8).................6
Minnesota (8-7)..............15
WP: Jim Kaat (1-3)
LP: Vida Blue (1-3)
HR: Jimmie Foxx (4), Kent Hrbeck (1), Joe Mauer (1), Chuck Knoblauch (1), Harmon Killebrew (5)

When the Twins offense gets going it is as good as it gets. Kent Hrbeck drove in four runs and Chuck Knoblauch five as Harmen Killebrew scored flour runs all behind Vida Blue.

Player of the game: Chuck Knoblauch (4-4, 5 RBI, 3 R, HR, SB, 2B)

American League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Baltimore Orioles	11	4	.733	-
New York (A) Yankees	9	6	.600	2.0
Boston Red Sox	9	6	.600	2.0
Toronto Blue Jays	5	10	.333	6.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Detroit Tigers	12	3	.800	-
Minnesota Twins	8	7	.533	4.0
Chicago (A) White Sox	5	10	.333	7.0
Cleveland Indians	4	11	.267	8.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Texas All Stars	7	8	.467	-
Seattle Mariners	7	8	.467	-
Oakland Athletics	7	8	.467	-
Los Angeles (A) Angels	6	9	.400	1.0

National League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Washington Nationals	9	6	.600	-
New York (N) Mets	7	8	.467	2.0
Atlanta Braves	7	8	.467	2.0
Philadelphia Phillies	6	9	.400	3.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Chicago (N) Cubs	12	3	.800	-
St. Louis Cardinals	7	7	.500	4.5
Cincinnati Reds	7	8	.467	5.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	6	9	.400	6.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Kansas City Royals	10	4	.714	-
San Francisco Giants	8	7	.533	2.5
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers	8	7	.533	2.5
Milwaukee Brewers	2	13	.133	8.5

[Nick Soulis]

COOPERSTOWN TONIGHT
Saturday April 24

Nettles Could Miss Entire Season

The first major injury of the Cooperstown league came today out of New York as the Yankees will lose Craig Nettles for 4 to 5 months with a torn hip flexor. Nettles hurt his knee running the bases against the Tigers in their 13-7 win.

If anyteam can weather an injury storm more then others it would of course be the Yanks who have depth at almost all positions, but still especially on the defensive side of things Nettles will really be missed.

Red Rolfe will take over the starting everyday job at third for the Yankees and Robinson Cano was called up to the active roster for infield depth. Nettles was batting .286 with a home run and 5 RBI.

At Dodger Stadium
Philadelphia..............9
LA Dodgers..............1
WP: Robin Roberts (2-2)
LP: Don Newcombe (1-2)
HR: Chase Utley (1), Ryan Howard (1)

Ryan Howard hits his first home run of the season and the Phillies behind Robin Roberts put away to up and down Dodgers. Don Newcombe has an ERA over 8 and may lose his spot in the rotation.

Player of the game: Robin Roberts (9 IP, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K)


At Skydome
Chicago White Sox...........8
Toronto.........................7
WP: Jack McDowell (2-2)
LP: Pat Hentgen (1-2)
S: Bobby Jenks (2)
HR: Paul Konerko (2), John Olerud (2)

The Jays get 17 hits but blow the lead in the top of the 9th when they allow three runs to the Sox and lose. Paul Konerko drove in four and Frank Thomas three in the win.

Player of the game: Paul Konerko (3-5, HR, 2B, 4 RBI, R)


At Great American Ball Park
Milwaukee.................8
Cincinnati.................3
WP: Ben Sheets (1-1)
LP: Mario Soto (1-2)
HR: Gary Sheffield (2), Tony Perez (3), Johnny Bench (3)

The Brewers get a rare win and Gary Sheffield breaks out with 4 RBI. Ryan Braun had three hits and for one day at least the Brewers bats came t life.

Player of the game: Gary Sheffield (2-4, HR, R, 4 RBI)


At Yankee Stadium
Detroit...................7
NY Yankees............13
WP: Red Ruffing (2-2)
LP: Jack Morris (2-1)
HR: Hank Greenberg (4), Charlie Gehringer (1), Mickey Mantle (2)

Tony Lazzeri scored three runs and drove in four as the Yankees batter Jack Morris and open an important series with a win. Mantle also hit one of his tape measure shots.

Player of the game: Tony Lazzeri (2-3, 4 RBI, 3 R, 3B, SB)


At Busch Stadium
Washington.............3
St. Louis.................7
WP: Chris Carpenter (4-0)
LP: Steve Rogers (2-2)
HR: Andres Gallaraga (1), Stan Musial 2 (4), Joe Medwick (2)

Chirs Carpenter wins his fourth game of the season and Stan Musial goes deep twice and is getting hot. Johnny Mize also had three hits as the Cards look sharp against Spaceman.

Player of the game: Stan Musial (3-4, 3 RBI, 2 HR, 2 R)


At Camden Yards
LA Angels.................2
Baltimore..................3
WP: Mike Boddicker (4-0)
LP: Andy Messersmith (1-3)
HR: Troy Glaus (2)

Mike Boddicker gets four wins as the Orioles win a tight one. George Sisler had two hits and is hitting .385 on the season, a three run third inning was enough for the win.

Player of the game: Mike Boddicker (9 IP, 2 ER, 0 BB, 6 K)


At PNC Park
Chicago Cubs...............7
Pittsburgh...................1
WP: Carlos Zambrano (3-1)
LP: John Candelaria (1-1)
HR: Ryne Sandberg (1)

It was Ryno's big day as the 2nd baseman goes 4-5 with a home run and two doubles while driving in five. Carlos Zambrano is proving a great choice in the roatation as the Cubs continue to roll over the NL.

Player of the game: Ryne Sandberg (4-5, 5 RBI, 2 R, HR, 2 2B)


At Progressive Field
Seattle...................5
Cleveland................9
WP: CC Sabathia (2-1)
LP: Mark Langston (2-2)
HR: Kenny Lofton (2), Rocky Colavito (2)

Colavito is moved to the top of the lineup and responds well with three RBI and a long ball. The Mariners, other then their big three of Griffey, ARod, and Martinez, really do struggle at the plate.

Player of the game: Rocky Colavito (2-3, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI)


At ATT Park
NY Mets..................1
SF Giants................3
WP: Tim Lincecum (2-2)
LP: Al Leiter (1-3)
S: Elias Sosa (1-2)

Lenny Dykstra goes 4-5 but Tim Lincecum has a strong day on the mound and holds the Mets to one run. Orlando Cepeda goes 3-4 and the Giants get enough on this afternoon.

Player of the game: Tim Lincecum (6.2 IP, 4 BB, 4 K, 1 ER)


At Fenway Park
Minnesota.................9
Boston.....................3
WP: Frank Viola (2-1)
LP: Dutch Leonard (1-2)
HR: Zoilo Versialles (1), Justin Morneau (3), Harmen Killebrew (6), Mo Vaughn (4)

Dutch Leonard gets hammered and the Twins control the Red Sox behind Frank Viola. Three RBI for Killebrew and two for Morneau are enough as Viola strikes out five and walks none.

Player of the game: Harmon Killebrew (2-4, 3 RBI, HR, R, RBI)


At Royals Stadium
Atlanta................14
Kansas City............3
WP: Phil Niekro (2-2)
LP: Mike Gubicza (3-1)
HR: Bobby Lowe (2), Chipper Jones (2), Javy Lopez (2), Bo Jackson (2)

Trying to overcome the slow start from Hank Aaron the Braves get two touchdowns worth in this game as Bobby Lowe has a big game. The Braves hit three long balls with men on base and end the day with 16 hits.

Player of the game: Bobby Lowe (4-6, 3 R, 4 RBI, HR, 2B)


At Oakland Coliseum
Texas.....................6
Oakland..................4
WP: Kevin Brown (1-1)
LP: Dave Stewart (2-2)
HR: Josh Hamilton (2), Luis Gonzalez (5), Reggie Jackson (4), Davey Lopes (1)

Craig Biggio with two RBI and a steal as the Texans take out the Athletics. The balance in the lineup for Texas is impressive and a high number of runs will come off their bats this season.

Player of the game: Davey Lopes (1-3, HR, 3 RBI, R)

American League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Baltimore Orioles	12	4	.750	-
New York (A) Yankees	10	6	.625	2.0
Boston Red Sox	9	7	.563	3.0
Toronto Blue Jays	5	11	.313	7.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Detroit Tigers	12	4	.750	-
Minnesota Twins	9	7	.563	3.0
Chicago (A) White Sox	6	10	.375	6.0
Cleveland Indians	5	11	.313	7.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Texas All Stars	8	8	.500	-
Seattle Mariners	7	9	.438	1.0
Oakland Athletics	7	9	.438	1.0
Los Angeles (A) Angels	6	10	.375	2.0

National League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Washington Nationals	9	7	.563	-
Atlanta Braves	8	8	.500	1.0
Philadelphia Phillies	7	9	.438	2.0
New York (N) Mets	7	9	.438	2.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Chicago (N) Cubs	13	3	.813	-
St. Louis Cardinals	9	7	.563	4.0
Cincinnati Reds	7	9	.438	6.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	6	10	.375	7.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Kansas City Royals	10	6	.625	-
San Francisco Giants	9	7	.563	1.0
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers	8	8	.500	2.0
Milwaukee Brewers	3	13	.188	7.0

[Nick Soulis]

WEEK IN REVIEW

Cobb Proving To Be A Mentor To First Place Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are sitting in first place in the AL Central with the best record in the American League at 12-4. The Tigers have started the first two weeks of the season hitting baseball very well and lead the Cooperstown league with a .315 average. The Tigers are best in almost every American League catagory including runs scored with 100.

AL Team Batting
1. Detroit Tigers .315
2. NY Yankees .296
3. Oakland A's - .293
4. Boston Red Sox - .291
5. Baltimore Orioles - .283

In the middle of this hitting barrage is maybe one of the best hitters of them all in Ty Cobb. Cobb himself is batting .343 but that high number is only good enough for third on the team. Cobb has a reputation of not being a team player but his teamates say other wise as his influence and lessons at the plate have made a diffrence. Others are saying that Cobb is on a mission to beat the Yankees and will do anything and everything to get his teamates to play above expectations to make that happen.

Miguel Cabrera is hitting everything in sight and leads the league with a .424 average after two weeks of play. Cabrera has five home runs and 14 RBI and seems in no mood to slow down. Lance Parrish is another example hitting .404 in the same time span, well above expectations while also hitting five home runs.

"We do help eachother out" said Cabrera of his hot start, "to watch a hitter like Cobb obviously has been a great benefit. All the rumors about him being a bad teamate just are not true."

The Tigers hold a three game lead in the division.
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American League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Baltimore Orioles	12	4	.750	-
New York (A) Yankees	10	6	.625	2.0
Boston Red Sox	9	7	.563	3.0
Toronto Blue Jays	5	11	.313	7.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Detroit Tigers	12	4	.750	-
Minnesota Twins	9	7	.563	3.0
Chicago (A) White Sox	6	10	.375	6.0
Cleveland Indians	5	11	.313	7.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Texas All Stars	8	8	.500	-
Seattle Mariners	7	9	.438	1.0
Oakland Athletics	7	9	.438	1.0
Los Angeles (A) Angels	6	10	.375	2.0

National League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Washington Nationals	9	7	.563	-
Atlanta Braves	8	8	.500	1.0
Philadelphia Phillies	7	9	.438	2.0
New York (N) Mets	7	9	.438	2.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Chicago (N) Cubs	13	3	.813	-
St. Louis Cardinals	9	7	.563	4.0
Cincinnati Reds	7	9	.438	6.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	6	10	.375	7.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Kansas City Royals	10	6	.625	-
San Francisco Giants	9	7	.563	1.0
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers	8	8	.500	2.0
Milwaukee Brewers	3	13	.188	7.0

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Players of the Week

Amercian League
Babe Ruth - NY Yankees

The Babe went 13-20 during this week and has his swing looking at its best. The Babe is hitting .361 for the season with five home runs and 13 RBI.

National League
Kevin Appier - KC Royals

Appier pitched not one, but two consecutive shutouts this week and is among the hottest pitchers in the game. Appier has struck out 23 men and is a breath of fresh air for the first place 10-6 Royals.
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League Leaders

Average
Migue Cabrera DET - .424
Gary Sheffield MIL - .417
Lance Parrish DET - .404

Home Runs
Ken Griffey Jr SEA - 8
Johhny Mize STL - 6
Joe DiMaggio NYY - 6

RBI
Stan Musial STL - 23
Chipper Jones ATL - 18
Johnny Mize STL - 18

Stolen Bases
Willie Wilson KC - 8
Ichiro Suzuki SEA - 6
Willie Keeler LAD - 5

Wins
Mike Boddicker BAL - 4
Chris Carpenter STL - 4
Hal Newhouser DET - 4

ERA
Fergie Jenkins CHC - 1.30
Mordecai Brown CHC - 1.30
Mike Bodicker BAL - 1.57

Strike Outs
Randy Johnson SEA - 41
Don Drysdale LAD - 39
CC Sabathia CLE - 36

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Managerial Decisions

• Mike Boddicker has now fully taken a rotation spot for the Orioles for Dave McNally (6.30). Nick Markakis will also get more time as Paul Blair is batting only .122
• Harold Baines is only 2 for 19 this season so Magglio Ordonez is set to get more atbats.
• Bo Jackson of the Royals will replace Danny Tartabull in the lineup. Tartabull is batting under .200.
• The Dodgers will turn to Burleigh Grimes to replace Don Newcombe in the Dodgers rotation. Newcombe has an ERA over 7.
• Andy Pettitte is due to make a start for the Yankees over Red Ruffing.
• Chief Bender replaced Vida Blue in the A's rotation. Mack feels more comfortable with Bender.
• Terry Pendleton for the time being will play for Kenny Boyer at third base for th Cardinals as Boyer has failed to impress.

[Nick Soulis]

COOPERSTOWN TONIGHT
Monday April 26

Junior Red Hot, Mariners Not

Ken Griffey Jr seems to be on a personal mission to show that he in fact is the best power man the game has ever seen. In the first month of the season Junior has hammered nine home runs behind his picture perfect swing and has especially of late been lighting it up. Junior has homered in four of his last five game.

Griffey along with his big bat also plays a flawless centerfield, covering ground and robbing home runs. Griffey is also batting .303 on the year with 17 runs batted in.

"He is excited to prove that he belongs among the best to ever play" says manager Lou Piniella of his star player.

The Mariners as a team are now quite as impressive as they have lost their last two games and are on the verge of being swept out of Cleveland. Seattle is 7-10 but still only 2 games outside the top. Other then Randy Johnson, pitching has been an issue for the Mariners and some of their starters like Felix Hernandez (5.23) and Gaylord Perry (6.39).

At Royals Stadium
Atlanta (8-9).........1
KC Royals (11-6).....5
WP: Bret Saberhagen (4-1)
LP: Greg Maddux (1-4)
HR: Hal Mcrae (1)


Greg Maddux strikes out 11 but loses still as Hal McRae drives in two along with Mike Sweeney in the win. Bret Saberhagen continues to impress allowing only one earned run in nine innings.

Player of the game: Bret Saberhagen (9 IP, ER, 3 BB, 7 K)


At Sky Dome
Chicago White Sox (7-10)...........2
Toronto (5-12).........................1 (11 inn)
WP: Ed Walsh (1-4)
LP: Roy Halladay (0-4)

Ray Schalk hits a sacrafice fly after a Nellie Fox double in the 10th and the White Sox get a close win in Toronto. Ed Walsh finally puts together a fine peformance and Roy Halladay is again a hard luck loser.

Player of the game: Ed Walsh (11 IP, 3 BB, ER, 6 K)


At Great American Ballpark
Milwaukee (3-14)...............4
Cincinnati (8-9)................6
WP: Eppa Rixey (4-1)
LP: Don Sutton (0-5)
S: Mario Soto (1)
HR: Edd Roush (2)

The Reds try to fight back to .500 as they beat the hapless Brewers. Tony Perez and Ed Roush go 3-4 and Eppa Rixey does enough to win as Mario Soto finds a new role with a save.

Player of the game: Edd Roush (3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, HR)


At Yankee Stadium
Detroit Tigers (13-4).............5
NY Yankees (10-7)...............1
WP: Denny McLain (3-0)
LP: Whitey Ford (2-3)
HR: Alan Trammell (2)

Yogi Berra goes 3-3 but the rest of the Yankees are held down by Denny McLain. Miguel Cabreara continues his hot month with two more hits and Alan Trammell drive in two as Detroit remains red hot.

Player of the game: Denny McLain (8 IP, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K)


At Att Park
NY Mets (7-10).................1
SF Giants (10-7)................2
WP: Christy Mathewson (4-1)
LP: Tom Seaver (0-4)

A two hitter for Mathewson as he has found his top form again and completely handcuffs the Mets despite a very good start from Tom Seaver. A clear night and pretty sight at the Bay but storm clouds remain for the Mets.

Player of the game: Christy Mathewson (9 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K)


At Camden Yards
LA Angels (7-10).................3
Baltimore (12-5)..................0
WP: Frank Tanana (3-1)
LP: Jim Pamer (2-2)
HR: Doug Decinces (1)

A scoreless game into the 9th came down to one atbat as little Doug Decinces hit a three run home run for the visitors that would stand for the win. Frank Tanana and Jim Palmer were very good but the one blow as the diffrence.

Player of the game: Frank Tanana (9 IP, 0 ER, 3 K, 4 H)


At Dodger Stadium
Philadelphia (8-9)..................3
LA Dodgers (8-9)...................2
WP: Pete Alexander (3-2)
LP: Sandy Koufax (1-2)

Koufax was pitching a shutout until the 8th inning when Dick Allen singled a run in and the Phils added two more runs in the 9th. It is rare that Koufax would blow a lead but that is what kind of year it has been so far for the Dodgers.

Player of the game: Pete Alexander (9 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K)


At Fenway Park
Minnesota (10-7)................12
Boston (9-8).....................7
WP: Johan Santana (3-2)
LP: Cy Young (2-2)
HR: Tony Oliva (1), Tris Speaker (2). Jim Rice (2)

Cy Young just hasnt had it this month as the Twins score 12 runs and add 16 hits at Fenway. Tony Oliva drives in four in a game that wasnt as close as the scoreline since Boston added four runs in the 9th.

Player of the game: Tony Oliva (2-5, 4 RBI, HR, 2 R)


At Oakland Coliseum
Texas (9-8).................4
Oakland (7-10)..............3
WP: Nolan Ryan (3-1)
LP: Lefty Grove (2-3)
S: Jeff Russell (1)
HR: Ivan Rodriguez (1)

Nolan Ryan allows only three hits but walks an incredible 10 men in 8 innings. Lefty Grove throws over 150 pitches in his loss as Ivan Rodriguez drives in two and an early Texas lead holds up.

Player of the game: Nolan Ryan (7.1 IP, 3 ER, 10 BB, 5 K)



At Busch Stadium
Washington (9-8)...............5
St. Louis (10-7)...................7
WP: Bob Gibson (3-1)
LP: Walter Johnson (2-3)
HR: Joe Medwick (3)

No pitchers duel in this game as Walter Johnson now sees his ERA go over 5 as he allowed seven today. Joe Medwick goes 4-4 with a long one as Bob Gibon doesnt pitch great but gets the win.

Player of the game: Joe Medwick (4-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, HR)


At PNC Park
Chicago (14-3).................6
Pittsburgh (6-11)...............1
WP: Fergie Jenkins (3-0)
LP: Babe Adams (2-3)
HR: Andre Dawson (3), Bill Madlock (1)

Cubs continue to roll as Fergie Jenkins pitches another very strong game. Andre Dawson hits a three run home run while Gabby Hartnett also adds three hits as the Cubs are showing a potent team early on.

Player of the game: Fergie Jenkins (9 IP, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K)


At Cleveland Stadium
Seattle (7-10)..................2
Cleveland (6-11)...............4
WP: Bob Feller (2-3)
LP: Randy Johnson (2-1)
HR: Ken Griffey JR (9)

If the Mariners can win when Randy Johnson is on the mound and Griffey homers then it will be a long year. Manny Ramirez is still struggling for the Indians but a three run third inning was enough for Bob Feller.

Player of the game: Bob Feller (9 IP, 2 ER, 4 BB, 6 K)

American League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Baltimore Orioles	12	5	.706	-
New York (A) Yankees	10	7	.588	2.0
Boston Red Sox	9	8	.529	3.0
Toronto Blue Jays	5	12	.294	7.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Detroit Tigers	13	4	.765	-
Minnesota Twins	10	7	.588	3.0
Chicago (A) White Sox	7	10	.412	6.0
Cleveland Indians	6	11	.353	7.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Texas All Stars	9	8	.529	-
Seattle Mariners	7	10	.412	2.0
Oakland Athletics	7	10	.412	2.0
Los Angeles (A) Angels	7	10	.412	2.0

National League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Washington Nationals	9	8	.529	-
Philadelphia Phillies	8	9	.471	1.0
Atlanta Braves	8	9	.471	1.0
New York (N) Mets	7	10	.412	2.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Chicago (N) Cubs	14	3	.824	-
St. Louis Cardinals	10	7	.588	4.0
Cincinnati Reds	8	9	.471	6.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	6	11	.353	8.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Kansas City Royals	11	6	.647	-
San Francisco Giants	10	7	.588	1.0
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers	8	9	.471	3.0
Milwaukee Brewers	3	14	.176	8.0

[Nick Soulis]

COOPERSTOWN TONIGHT
Tuesday April 27

Cleveland Rivival Stuns Seattle

The Cleveland Indians started the Cooperstown League less then they way they wanted. The Indians were seven games under .500 heading into their three game series against the Seattle Mariners. A sweep was in the cards as the Indians did away with the Mariners in three straight games and did so in dramatic fashion, to bring some hope back to the club.

With two outs in the 9th the Indians were down two runs with Felix Hernandez on the mound looking to close the game out. Albert Belle wouldnt be expected to see anything good to hit but with so many great hitters in this league, few players are really pitched around. Belle lofted a dramatic home run to tie the game, his third of the season, and Cleveland Stadium started to believe.

Just an inning later Rocky Colavito singled in Nap Lajoie who had stolen his way on base and the Tribe had a walk off win. The heart shown by the team has manager Al Lopez believing his team is ready for better days.

"Even though we had a terrible start, this team will have alot to say before the finish" said Lopez.

The Indians now travel to Detroit to face Ty Cobb and the red hot Tigers

At Royals Stadium
Atlanta Braves (9-9)..........9
KC Royals (11-7).................5 (12 inn)
WP: John Rocker (1-0)
LP: Dan Quissenberry (0-2)
HR: Andrew Jones (2)

Dan Quissenberry gets rocked in the 12th inning as the Braves score five to win this game. Andrew Jones and Bobby Lowe both drive in three and Atlanta gets a much needed win.

Player of the game: Bobby Lowe (3-6, 3 RBI, R)


At Sky Dome
Chicago White Sox (7-11)...........2
Toronto Blue Jays (6-12)............4
WP: David Wells (2-2)
LP: Mark Buerhle (2-3)
HR: Joe Jackson (2)

Mark Buerhle was cruising along but a two run double by John Olerud in the 7th inning ended being the diffrence of the game as David Wells had his good stuff today going the distance.

Player of the game: David Wells (9IP, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K)


At All Amercian Ball Park
Milwuakee Brewers (4-14)............7
Cincinnait Reds (8-10).................4 (10 inn)
WP: Rollie Fingers (1-0)
LP: Mario Soto (1-3)
HR: Secto Lezcano (3), Prince Fielder 2 (2)

Prince Fielder hit a grand slam home run off of Mario Soto in the 10th inning and the Miwuakee Brewers end their lsing ways as they try to right the ship to a terrible April. The Reds are also wondering where the pitching will come from.

Player of the game: Prince Fielder (2-5, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R)


At Oakland Coliseum
Texas All Stars (10-8)...........3
Oakland A's (7-11)................1
WP: Mike Scott (1-4)
LP: Catfish Hunter (2-2)
HR: Juan Gonzalez (2), Luis Gonzalez (6)

Texas scored three in the top of the first inning which incluced a Juan Gonzalez home run, the rest of the night belonged to Mike Scott. Scott earned his first win of the season while striking out 8.

Player of the game: Mike Scott (9 IP, ER, 2 BB, 8 K)



At Dodger Stadium
Philadelphia Phillies (9-9).............7
LA Dodgers (8-10).......................1
WP: Steve Carlton (2-3)
LP: Don Drysdale (1-4)
HR: Ryan Howard 2 (3)

Don Drysdale didnt fool Ryan Howard today as he took him deep twice in the easy Phillies win. Chuck Klein also went 4-5 on the day as Steve Carlton looked alot more sharp on the mound in maybe his best start yet.

Player of the game: Steve Carlton (9IP, 1 ER, 4 BB, 6 K)


At Camden Yards
LA Angels (7-11)..................0
Baltimore Orioles (13-5).........7
WP: Mike Mussina (3-1)
LP: Chuck Finley (2-3)
HR: Frank Robinson (5)

It is all Orioles and especially Mike Mussina in this one. Mussina struck out nine in a three hitter. Paul Blair had three hits of his own and may be coming out of his slump while Frank Robinson went yard.

Player of the game: Mike Mussina (9 IP, 0 ER, 3 BB, 9 K)


At ATT Park
NY Mets (8-10).................3
SF Giants (10-8)................2
WP: Dwight Gooden (4-1)
LP: Carl Hubbell (2-3)
HR: Orlando Cepeda (3)

Dave Kingman went 3-4 with a triple and drove in a run while the Giants and their big time bats continue to unimpress. Barry Bonds is batting .164 and the Giants continue to lose. Doc Gooden has four wins now and is looking great.

Player of the game: Dwight Gooden (9 IP, 2 ER, 1 BB, 8 K)


At Fenway Park
Minnesota Twins (11-7)..............4
Boston Red Sox (9-9).................3 (10 inn)
WP: Bert Blylaven (3-1)
LP: Roger Clemens (1-3)
S: Rick Aguilera (3)
HR: Harmon Killebrew (7), Rod Carew (1), Mo Vaughn (5)

The Twins tied the game in the 9th and won it in the 10th to beat Roger Clemens. A passed ball and an error by Carlton Fisk were key in the 9th as the catcher had a poor game. Chuck Knoblauch got the big hit in the 10th.

Player of the game: Mo Vaughn (3-5, HR, RBI, 2 R)


At Busch Stadium
Washington Nationals (9-9)...........9
St. Louis Cardinals (11-7)...............11 (14 inn)
WP: Todd Worrell (1-0)
LP: Jeff Reardon (0-1)
HR: Rusty Staub (4), Joe Medwick (4), Willie McGee (1), Ken Boyer (2)

Willie McGee hit a clutch solo home run to tie this game in the bottom of the ninth and then all the way to the 14th Ken Boyer won the game with a walk off two run blow. The game saw 37 hits and 10 pitchers used in 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Player of the game: Rusty Staub (4-6, 3 RBI, 1 R, HR)


At Yankee Stadium
Detroit Tigers (14-4)...............7
NY Yankees (10-8)..................6
WP: Hal Newhouser (5-0)
LP: Ron Guidry (3-1)
HR: Al Kaline (2), Charlie Gehringer (2), Lou Gehrig (3)


Ty Cobb goes 4-5 and steals a base as the Tigers beat the Yankees again. Hal Newhouser is the first to five wins and in this one the Yanks leave the tying run on third base to end the game when Derek Jeter flied out.

Player of the game: Ty Cobb (4-5, 3 RBI, 1 R, 3 2B, SB)


At Cleveland Stadium
Seattle Mariners (7-11)...........4
Cleveland Indians (7-11)..........5 (10 inn)
WP: Dave LaRoche (1-0)
LP: Felix Hernandez (0-3)
HR: Rocky Colavito (3), Albert Belle (3)

Rocky Colavito had a nice game and won it in face with a single in the 10th that scored Nap Lajoie. Colavito had also homered earlier as Cleveland fought back from a 4-1 deficit late to get the win.

Player of the game: Rocky Colavito (2-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R)



At PNC Park
Chicago Cubs (15-3).............8
Pittsburgh Pirates (6-12)........2
WP: Mordecai Brown (4-1)
LP: Deacon Phillipe (1-4)
S: Don Elston (1)
HR: Sammy Sosa (2)

Eighteen hits for the Cubs in another win as their bats are right now by far the best in the league. Hack Wilson has 17 RBI and the Cubs are batting .281 as a team with 91 runs scored. The Pirates on the other hand have their bats very cold.

Player of the game: Hack Wilson (3-4, 2 RBI, 2 R)

American League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Baltimore Orioles	13	5	.722	-
New York (A) Yankees	10	8	.556	3.0
Boston Red Sox	9	9	.500	4.0
Toronto Blue Jays	6	12	.333	7.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Detroit Tigers	14	4	.778	-
Minnesota Twins	11	7	.611	3.0
Cleveland Indians	7	11	.389	7.0
Chicago (A) White Sox	7	11	.389	7.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Texas All Stars	10	8	.556	-
Seattle Mariners	7	11	.389	3.0
Oakland Athletics	7	11	.389	3.0
Los Angeles (A) Angels	7	11	.389	3.0

National League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Washington Nationals	9	9	.500	-
Philadelphia Phillies	9	9	.500	-
Atlanta Braves	9	9	.500	-
New York (N) Mets	8	10	.444	1.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Chicago (N) Cubs	15	3	.833	-
St. Louis Cardinals	11	7	.611	4.0
Cincinnati Reds	8	10	.444	7.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	6	12	.333	9.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Kansas City Royals	11	7	.611	-
San Francisco Giants	10	8	.556	1.0
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers	8	10	.444	3.0
Milwaukee Brewers	4	14	.222	7.0

[Nick Soulis]

COOPERSTOWN TONIGHT
Wednesday April 28

Pirates Limp Into Season

One of the oldest franchises in the game with a world of talent has come out of the gates with a stumble. The Pittsburgh Pirates lead by the likes of Honus Wagner and Roberto Clemente have not gotten much right in their 6-13 start. Even more so with the red hot Cubs having started so well at 16-3, the Bucks are already 10 games out of first place.

The Mets beat the Pirates 8-1 at Chase Field and the Pirates are neither hitting or pitching the ball very well. Roberton Clemente is only batting .185 while Paul Waner is the only regular player over .300 at .303. Tony Pena the supposed starting catcher for the team is 1 for 22 at the plate this season; even Honus Wagner is batting an unimpressive .288.

Pitchers like Kent Tekulve have been hammered out of the pen and the 4.88 team ERA isnt something to be proud of.

Its still early of course, but the Pirates may already be walking the plank in the Cooperstown League.

At Miller Park
SF Giants (11-8)...........7
Milwaukee (4-15)...........1
WP: Juan Marichal (3-0)
LP: Mike Caldwell (0-4)
HR: Harry Danning (1), Barry Bonds (3)

Bonds went deep and Juan Marichal struck out seven as the Giants cruised against the Brewers. Bonds continues to work out of an early season slump at .171.

Player of the game: Juan Marichal (9 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K)


At Arlington Stadium
Boston (10-9)...............9
Texas (10-9)................3
WP: Pedro Martinez (3-1)
LP: JR Richard (3-2)
HR: Jeff Hamilton (4, Ted Williams (3), Jim Rice (3), Johnny Pesky (1)

Jim Rice hit a grand slam and the Red Sox overcame Texas and JR Richard. Pedro Martinez struck out 12 and the Red Sox are still getting alot of production fromt their big bats.

Player of the game: Jim Rice (1-4, HR, 4 RBI, R)


At Turner Field
Chicago Cubs (16-3)..........5
Atlanta (9-10)...................3
WP: Rick Sutcliffe (4-0)
LP: Tom Glavine (1-3)

No one can stop the Cubs as they win on the road again. Ryne Sandberg went 4-5 and stole a base while Cap Anson drove in two. The Cubs have numerous options at almost every position.

Player of the game: Rick Sutcliffe (9, IP, 2 ER, 2 BB, 8 K)


At Angel Stadium
NY Yankees...............2
LA Angels..................6
WP: John Lackey (2-2)
LP: Lefty Gomez (3-2)
HR: David Eckstein (1), Garrett Anderson (2)

Real trouble for the Yankees and they just cant get hot and lose in LA. Garett Anderson punished Lefty Gomez and John Lackey went the distance controlling the Yankees.

Player of the game: Garrett Anderson (3-3, 3 RBI, HR, R)


At All American Ball Park
LA Dodgers (9-10).............7
Cincinnati (8-11).............2
WP: Orel Hershiser (4-1)
LP: Jim Maloney (1-3)
HR: Duke Snider (2), Gil Hodges (5)

Gil Hodges with a three run home run in a five run 7th inning as the Dodgers make Jim Maloney pay and get the victory for a good Orel Hershiser, his fourth of the year.

Player of the game: Orel Hershiser (9 IP, 2 ER, 5 BB, 7 K)


At Oakland Coliseum
Baltimore (14-5)..................6
Oakland (7-12)....................0
WP: Mike Boddicker (5-0)
LP: Chief Bender (0-2)
HR: Frank Robinson (6)

Mike Boddicker and the Orioles continue their dream season as Boddicker is now perfect at 5-0 and is well above where anyone would have thought. Frank Robinson hit his 6th home run and his 16th RBI.

Player of the game: Mike Boddicker (9 IP, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K)


At Nationals Stadium
KC Royals (11-8).................1
Washingon (10-9).................6
WP: Bill Lee (4-1)
LP: Paul Splittorff (0-2)
HR: George Brett (2), Joe Cronin (3), Larry Walker (3)

Larry Walker and Joe Cronin bit first inning home runs as the Nationals and Bill Lee overcome the Royals. George Brett had three hits but will need much more help in this lineup.

Player of the game: Bill Lee (9 IP, 1 ER, 2 BB. 5 K)


At Tiger Stadium
Cleveland (7-12).............2
Detroit (15-4)...............12
WP: Mike Lolich (4-0)
LP: Early Wynn (1-4)
HR: Manny Ramirez (3), Lance Parrish 2 (7), Charlie Gehringer (3)

The Tigers bat's just wont let up as Early Wynn could do little against the assualt. Lance Parrish goes deep twice and Detroit remains on top of all the AL.

Player of the game: Lance Parrish (3-3, 5 RBI, 2 HR, 3 R)


At Chase Field
Pittsburgh (6-13)...............1
NY Mets (9-12)..................8
WP: Jerry Koosman (4-1)
LP: Doug Drabek (1-3)
HR: Dave Parker (2), Darryl Strawberry (4), Jose Reyes (3)

Howard Johnson had a two run triple and the Mets are playing better ball especially at home. Jerry Koosman held down the talented Pirates to only five hits.

Player of the game: Jery Koosman (9 IP, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K)


At Safeco Field
Chicago White Sox (7-12).............3
Seattle (8-11)............................14
WP: Gaylord Perry (2-1)
LP: Ted Lyons (2-3)
HR: Harold Reynolds (1), Edgar Martinez (5), Ken Griffey Jr 2 (11), Adrien Beltre (2)

Ken Griffey Jr continues to sizzle and now has 11 home runs with two on this night as the Mariners rumble past the Sox. When the Mariners get hot, they are hard to beat.

Player of the game: Ken Griffey Jr (3-5, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 2 R)


At Citizens Bank Park
St. Louis (12-7)................3
Philadelphia (9-10).............0
WP: Joaquin Andujar (3-0)
LP: Ron Reed (1-1)

Johhny Mize drive in three to move his league leading RBI total to 24 and Joaquin Andujar keeps the Phillies at bay allowing no extra base hits.

Player of the game: Joaquin Andujar (9 IP, 0 ER, BB, 6 K)


At Target Field
Toronto (6-13)..................1
Minnesota (12-7)...............2
WP: Jim Kaat (2-3)
LP: Dave Stieb (1-3)

A very tight pitching battle is won by the Twins and Jim Kaat. Tony Oliva and Chile Davis drive in the runs and Dave Stieb the hard luck loser.

Player of the game: Jim Kaat (9 IP, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K)

American League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Baltimore Orioles	14	5	.737	-
New York (A) Yankees	10	9	.526	4.0
Boston Red Sox	10	9	.526	4.0
Toronto Blue Jays	6	13	.316	8.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Detroit Tigers	15	4	.789	-
Minnesota Twins	12	7	.632	3.0
Cleveland Indians	7	12	.368	8.0
Chicago (A) White Sox	7	12	.368	8.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Texas All Stars	10	9	.526	-
Seattle Mariners	8	11	.421	2.0
Los Angeles (A) Angels	8	11	.421	2.0
Oakland Athletics	7	12	.368	3.0

National League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Washington Nationals	10	9	.526	-
Philadelphia Phillies	9	10	.474	1.0
New York (N) Mets	9	10	.474	1.0
Atlanta Braves	9	10	.474	1.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Chicago (N) Cubs	16	3	.842	-
St. Louis Cardinals	12	7	.632	4.0
Cincinnati Reds	8	11	.421	8.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	6	13	.316	10.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
San Francisco Giants	11	8	.579	-
Kansas City Royals	11	8	.579	-
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers	9	10	.474	2.0
Milwaukee Brewers	4	15	.211	7.0

[Big T]

I love this concept for a dynasty, I would like it better if the Nationals where the Expos instead though..... much nice colours

[Nick Soulis]

Friday April 30 Ruth's Sixth Wins It For Yanks

Babe Ruth launched his sixth home run of the season under the lights in Anaheim as the Yankees scored five times in the second inning to hold up and beat the Angels. The Babe hit a three run home run with two out in the inning and keeps his average strong ay .338.Whitey Ford won his third game of the season while Mariano Rivera closed things out and has yet to allow a run this season. An efficient and determined win for New York. Twins Dump Key and Jays Another pitcher facing very difficult times in the month of April has been Jays starter Jimmy Key. Key lost his third decision of the season and hasnt shown much of anything on his stuff so far this season. In this one Rod Carew drove in two while Joe Mauer hit his second home run of the season as the Twins never trailed and continue to play good baseball and try and keep pace with the Tigers. Cobb and Tigers win in 11 With two men on in the 11th inning the Cleveland Indians had to face Ty Cobb and they ended up losing the game for it. Cobb singled to score the winning run in what was another high scoring affair that Detroit seems to be always winning. The Indians came from behind to tie this game in the 9th inning on a Lou Boudreau single after the likes of Bob Feller got roughed up. Feller may have seen enough as his ERA is over 6 and he has failed to impress in any of his starts. Tight Fit Goes to A's The Oakland A's won a tight ballgame with a total of 9 hits between the two teams as the Orioles suffered a rare loss with Jim Palmeron the hill. Vida Blue allowed two runs in his 8 innings of work while Dennis Eckersley saved his second game of the season with a perfect ninth inning. Jimmie Foxx and Jose Canseco both drove in runs in the Oakland win. Mariners Shut Out Sox Randy Johnson ran into some trouble in the 7th inning but left the game with no runs allowed and the Mariners bullpen kept the clean sheet all the way to the end of the game. The White Sox just are not getting the type of hitting they need in the first month of the season and are leaving a ton of men on base. Adrien Beltre hit his third home run of the season and Alex Rodriguez upped his average to .364. Ryan Express Stings Sox Nolan Ryan was no match for Cy Young as the right handers battled to a one sided win for the Texas All Stars. Ryan allowed only two hits in the win and no earned runs looking all the more dominant as the game went on. Cy Young continues to struggle against the best of the best and keeps his ERA over 5 as he allowed 14 hits and struck out no one. He isnt fooling anyone out there. Mize Caps Big Month With Slam Johnny Mize sailed a grand slam out of Citizens Bank Ball Park as the Cardinals scored five runs in the 8th inning to overcome a Philliescomeback and win. The Cardinals are doing their very best to keep pace with the red hot Chicago Cubs in the division and will need alot more out of Bob Gibson who allowed five earned runs in the win. Kingman Home Run Beats Bucs Dave Kingman hit his fifth home run of the season in the 7th inning and Tom Seaver made it hold up as the right hander earned his first win of the season. Seaver went the distance and looked more determined to get a win before the month closed out as the Mets are still very much a part of a hotly contested National League East. Staub And Johnson Beat Royals Walter Johnson took a first step in recovering his poor start to the season by earning his third win of the season and beating the Kansas City Royals who were minus George Brett. Rusty Staub hit a three run home run in the very first inning, this eased the pressure on theNationals and they cruised home behind a good Johnson who K'd seven. Conception drives in 5 against Koufax Sandy Koufax had his worst start of the season as the Reds lead by Dave Conception beat the Dodgers 7-6. Conception drove in five runs going three for three including a three run home run, sometimes its the smallest threats that do the most damage. Koufax drops to 1-3 Rob Dibble closed the door in the 9th for the Reds with his second save of the season. Cubs WIn Again The Cubs brought home their 18th win of the season and no one throught it would be this easy in the Cooperstown League but this team has proved diffrently. Fergie Jenkins once again was magical on the hill holding the Braves down and striking out seven includingHank Aaron twice. Andre Dawson hit his fourth home run of the season that proved to be enough. Matty And Ott Lift Giants Mel Ott hit his third home run of the season and continues to be the best hitter on the Giants his team beat the woefull Brewers 4-1. On the mound was Christy Mattewson who is now 5-1 and pitched a very strong complete game to continue to build on a very solid April for the Big Six. Barry Bonds had the day off but the Brewers and Don Sutton dropped their 16th game of the season. Sutton is now 0-6 for the new season and is not pitching with any confidence as the Brewers continue to struggle at the plate.

American League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Baltimore Orioles	14	7	.667	-
New York (A) Yankees	12	9	.571	2.0
Boston Red Sox	10	11	.476	4.0
Toronto Blue Jays	7	14	.333	7.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Detroit Tigers	16	5	.762	-
Minnesota Twins	13	8	.619	3.0
Cleveland Indians	8	13	.381	8.0
Chicago (A) White Sox	7	14	.333	9.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Texas All Stars	12	9	.571	-
Seattle Mariners	10	11	.476	2.0
Oakland Athletics	9	12	.429	3.0
Los Angeles (A) Angels	8	13	.381	4.0

National League Standings
Eastern Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Washington Nationals	11	10	.524	-
New York (N) Mets	10	11	.476	1.0
Philadelphia Phillies	9	12	.429	2.0
Atlanta Braves	9	12	.429	2.0
Central Division	W	L	PCT	GB
Chicago (N) Cubs	18	3	.857	-
St. Louis Cardinals	14	7	.667	4.0
Cincinnati Reds	10	11	.476	8.0
Pittsburgh Pirates	7	14	.333	11.0
Western Division	W	L	PCT	GB
San Francisco Giants	12	9	.571	-
Kansas City Royals	12	9	.571	-
Los Angeles (N) Dodgers	9	12	.429	3.0
Milwaukee Brewers	5	16	.238	7.0

[Nick Soulis]

COOPERSTOWN PLAYERS OF THE MONTH OF MAY

AL/NL Hitters



Lance Parrish - Detroit Tigers
(.426, 8 HR, 19 RBI)



Johnny Mize - St. Louis Cardinals
(.379, 7 HR, 28 RBI)

AL/NL Pitchers



Mike Boddicker - Baltimore Orioles
(5-0, 1.19 ERA, 17 K)





Christy Mathewson - SF Giants
(5-1, 1.49, 33 K)