2014 Around the League News

[Matt]

<table class="data sortable" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="1278" width="590"><thead></thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> Herbert League All-Star Game Selections announced:

</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SP Choong-suk Choi (PEO) - 7-0, 2.54 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SP Johnny Cutshall (VAN) - 5-2, 2.07 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SP Tom Driggs (PEO) - 5-3, 2.24 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SP Tadami Ishii (ERI) - 9-3, 2.05 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SP Jimmy Madel (PEO) - 5-3, 2.69 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SP Erik Parham (HON) - 6-1, 2.40 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SP T.J. Sokol (ERI) - 7-0, 2.67 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SP Dave Streeter (VAN) - 5-2, 3.02 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SP Dave Swartwood (ROC) - 4-4, 2.80 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SP Ron White (BAR) - 3-1, 2.10 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> CL Jimmy Griffith (PEO) - 2-3, 15 SV, 1.53 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> CL Geoff Phillips (SH) - 0-2, 17 SV, 2.45 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> C Jimmy Turner (VAN) - .278/.429/.424, 4 HR, 21 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> C Tom Farber (HON) - .440/.466/.542, 1 HR, 20 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> 1B Jermaine Harris (ERI) - .342/.421/.525, 7 HR, 51 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> 1B Bob Perkins (LIT) - .359/.418/.477, 4 HR, 25 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> 1B Jayson Plummer (SH) - .305/.381/.507, 10 HR, 46 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> 2B Fred Griffith (LIT) - .338/.441/.466, 4 HR, 23 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> 3B Jimmy Lockard (LIT) - .356/.432/.497, 4 HR, 37 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> 3B River Shiffman (ERI) - .309/.410/.413, 1 HR, 27 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SS Floyd Leighton (ERI) - .286/.360/.438, 7 HR, 30 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> LF Maris Kojima (LIT) - .314/.427/.487, 7 HR, 35 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> LF Jaime Davidson (ERI) - .353/.460/.526, 3 HR, 39 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> LF Dusty Troyer (NIT) - .296/.368/.456, 6 HR, 24 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> CF Dave Lehrman (LIT) - .339/.407/.480, 5 HR, 23 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> RF Dave Collazo (ERI) - .295/.397/.442, 5 HR, 32 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> RF J.R. Santo (LIT) - .310/.374/.533, 11 HR, 50 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> RF Tommy Patrick (SH) - .345/.363/.567, 7 HR, 35 RBI

</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> Walker League All-Star Game Selections announced:

</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SP Antonio Brown (TAL) - 6-3, 2.29 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SP T.J. Canter (FTM) - 3-3, 2.89 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SP Ed Combs (TAL) - 4-2, 3.25 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SP Roman Devine (EUG) - 6-3, 3.39 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SP C.J. Heartfield (CHE) - 8-2, 1.62 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SP Tom Herman (JAN) - 6-3, 3.47 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SP Pat Kimmick (EVI) - 7-4, 3.44 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SP Franklin Ramires (EVI) - 8-0, 2.20 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SP Franklin Reyes (FTM) - 5-2, 2.38 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> MR Dave DeVito (SDRR) - 5-3, 2 SV, 3.11 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> MR Jamie Liesch (TAL) - 2-0, 3 SV, 1.44 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> CL Mat Lanier (TAL) - 1-2, 13 SV, 1.31 ERA </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> C Zachary Austin (IWC) - .344/.452/.497, 6 HR, 24 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> C Dusty Bua (EUG) - .335/.389/.440, 4 HR, 23 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> 1B Jong-yun Sul (TAL) - .367/.452/.500, 3 HR, 31 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> 1B Gordie Gugliotta (TAL) - .335/.392/.498, 5 HR, 40 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> 2B Dave Clark (SEA) - .329/.410/.402, 1 HR, 15 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> 2B Manny Munoz (ABR) - .335/.418/.481, 5 HR, 25 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> 2B Gordie Meyer (IWC) - .320/.356/.432, 3 HR, 30 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> 3B Tom Abrams (EVI) - .291/.388/.442, 6 HR, 40 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SS Roman Smith (JAN) - .325/.400/.445, 4 HR, 28 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> SS B.J. Keeley (ABR) - .366/.475/.446, 0 HR, 27 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> LF Antonio Sanchez (TAL) - .332/.423/.478, 4 HR, 38 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> LF Dave Ownbey (TAL) - .303/.397/.421, 2 HR, 17 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> CF Nick McLaughlin (EUG) - .407/.473/.478, 2 HR, 37 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> CF Robby Brown (KIN) - .318/.338/.450, 6 HR, 34 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> RF Kaleb Higgs (EVI) - .291/.370/.408, 3 HR, 37 RBI </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dl wrap"> RF Fernando Cugnoni (FTM) - .285/.397/.448, 6 HR, 27 RBI </td></tr></tbody></table>

[Matt]

Wilmington Shut out by Konishi: At Wildcats Ballpark today Morgantown blitzed the Wilmington Wildcats 4-0 on a route-going gem by Kenji Konishi. He blanked them on a 2-hitter and had 5 strikeouts in the contest.

This year Konishi has compiled a 7-3 record with a 3.07 ERA.


Gutierrez Expected to Miss 4 Weeks: The latest news from the Death Valley Scorpions clubhouse is this: right fielder Hector Gutierrez is expected to be out of action for another 4 weeks. He has a sore shoulder, sustained on 06/23/2014. Gutierrez expressed a bit of relief. "At least now I know," he said.

Currently Gutierrez has 13 home runs and a .304 batting average.


Star SP Signs Pact with Dinos: The Los Angeles Dinos have finished a deal with All Star-caliber starting pitcher David Palomares that will extend his stay in Los Angeles at least 4 years and will pay out $55,400,000.

For the season Palomares has logged 6 wins and 5 losses and struck out 54 batters in 93.2 innings while compiling a 3.65 ERA.


Cole Blisters Davenport: It was a good day for the Scorpions at Miletich Stadium as they clipped the Davenport Brawlers 7-2. It was tremendous day for Tom Cole, who went on quite a hitting spree with a 5 for 5 barrage. The Death Valley right fielder told reporters after his big 5-hit performance, "I don't have any buzz words. I'm not 'dialed in' or 'in a zone,' as they say. As far as the hitting goes, I try to keep it simple. I try not to look into it too much. Basically the pitcher throws the ball, I try to pick up the spin, then try to hit it. Today I picked up the spin very well." Tom Cole singled in the 2nd, singled in the 4th, singled in the 6th, hit a two-run double in the 7th and singled in the 9th.

This season Cole is swinging the bat at a .273 pace. He has hit 2 home runs and scored 13 times, while driving in 9. His on-base percentage is .347 and he has played in 46 games.


Knasel Fires Shutout in Indianapolis Win: Ed Knasel of the Indianapolis Clowns was one tough customer on the hill today. He blanked the Toronto Canadians 8-0 on 3 hits, registering 2 strikeouts and 1 walk.

"When he's on, he's tough to hit," said the Toronto manager after the game. "He's just a bulldog out there."

This season Knasel has fanned 72 in 91.2 innings and collected a 7-8 record with a 5.30 ERA.

[Matt]

DL Best Hitter Trophy Goes to Davila: Seasoned by several years of professional experience, 31-year-old Ray Davila put together a solid offensive month for Maine and was crowned June's top batter in the Domestic League.

He batted .337 with 12 home runs, 29 RBIs and 20 runs scored.

In this current campaign Davila is hitting at a .322 clip with 24 home runs and 65 RBIs.


IL Announces Outstanding Batter Award: For the month of June, Tommy Van Leer of the Los Alamos Amigos has really worn out the sweet spot on his bat. He has assaulted, used and abused Import League pitchers to the tune of a .321 batting average and was honored as the hottest hitter of the month today.

Van Leer went 36 for 112 last month with 5 walks. The left fielder tallied 9 home runs, 24 RBIs, 22 runs scored and compiled a .350 on-base percentage.

This season Van Leer is hitting at a .296 pace with 19 home runs, 53 RBIs and has scored 49 times.


Nygaard Earns DL Top Pitcher Trophy: Veteran Jarrod Nygaard put together quite a successful stretch in June for the Pawtucket Patriots, earning himself the Domestic League Pitcher of the Month award.

Nygaard racked up a 4-0 record in 5 starts, posting a 0.94 ERA over 38.1 innings and striking out 25.

On the season Nygaard has 6 wins and 2 losses and a 2.40 ERA.


Lippert Stands Out, Choice for Best Pitcher: A standout performance in June earned Dave Lippert the Pitcher of the Month Award in the Import League. When his name was penciled in to start by the Washington skipper, it meant trouble for opposing teams. For the month the Bats star racked up 4 wins and 1 loss.

In 42 innings of work, Lippert limited opposing batters to 38 base hits and a .239 batting average. He notched 38 strikeouts, issued 5 walks and had a 2.14 ERA.

In 16 starts this season, Lippert has recorded 8 wins and absorbed 4 losses. He has pitched 105 innings, allowed 103 hits, struck out 96 and has a 2.91 ERA.


Canadians McGehee Ends Career Because of Injury: A career-ending a broken hand has forced William McGehee into retirement. The 31-year-old Toronto Canadians left fielder made the grim announcement today at a press conference.

This year McGehee has hit at a .217 pace and produced 1 RBIs, no home runs and scored 1 run.


BNN Stats: Batting Split Stats Leaders: Here is a peek at the top 5 hitters leading the Brewers League Baseball in home runs while batting during innings 4-6.

Ray Davila, MAI, 11
Tommy Van Leer, LAM, 11
Dave Shook, PIT, 10
David Medrano, LAM, 9
Jamie Monson, PIT, 9

[Matt]

<table class="data sortable" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="1218" width="554"><tbody><tr><td class="dl wrap">Domestic League All-Star Game Selections announced: </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> SP Ted Hall (IND) - 9-4, 3.01 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> SP Adan Neubauer (MAI) - 11-3, 1.94 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> SP Tadaomi Nishimura (SYR) - 10-4, 2.75 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> SP Jarrod Nygaard (PAW) - 7-3, 2.65 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> SP Zack Reeves (PAW) - 9-3, 2.15 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> SP Ron Robertson (DEN) - 8-2, 1.87 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> SP Johnny Talley (PAW) - 9-3, 2.55 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> SP Pat Yahn (LAD) - 12-2, 1.89 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> CL Reynaldo Jimenez (DAL) - 1-3, 23 SV, 1.12 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> CL R.J. Manning (DEN) - 2-1, 26 SV, 1.62 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> CL T.J. Mileski (IND) - 1-2, 22 SV, 0.52 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> CL David Rodriguez (NO) - 1-2, 21 SV, 1.86 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> C Ray Davila (MAI) - .328/.417/.649, 28 HR, 74 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> C Dave Piekarski (PAW) - .295/.356/.440, 11 HR, 40 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> 1B Danny Gomez (SYR) - .285/.351/.549, 24 HR, 52 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> 1B Antonio Banuelos (DEN) - .382/.437/.539, 5 HR, 32 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> 1B David Gamboa (DAL) - .309/.416/.543, 19 HR, 47 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> 1B T.J. Dunn (PAW) - .279/.333/.558, 23 HR, 55 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> 2B Fernando Ortiz (PAW) - .302/.413/.462, 7 HR, 26 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> 3B Billy Alvarado (IND) - .326/.348/.566, 16 HR, 57 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> 3B Tom Griffiths (PAW) - .315/.413/.444, 4 HR, 32 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> SS Xavier Garnett (SYR) - .319/.352/.452, 6 HR, 34 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> LF Ethan Stuart (SYR) - .332/.364/.559, 21 HR, 65 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> CF Jimmy Gray (IND) - .265/.401/.505, 17 HR, 46 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> CF Sonny Mason (PAW) - .315/.373/.507, 13 HR, 61 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> RF Dave Perkins (LAD) - .336/.391/.567, 17 HR, 50 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> RF Israel Morales (DEN) - .296/.419/.572, 16 HR, 48 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> RF Dave Shook (PIT) - .307/.378/.584, 23 HR, 63 RBI

</td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> Import League All-Star Game Selections announced: </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> SP Dave Johnson (DAV) - 11-5, 2.37 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> SP Ye-qing Ma (BAT) - 10-3, 2.58 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> SP William Maher (MOR) - 7-4, 1.90 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> SP Diego Martinez (BAT) - 10-2, 2.67 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> SP Edgar Mejia (CAR) - 9-1, 2.01 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> SP Al Moon (CAR) - 10-4, 2.38 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> SP Jimmy Razza (WAS) - 9-2, 2.45 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> CL Jamie Cook (PHI) - 3-2, 16 SV, 1.30 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> CL Jamie Crook (CAL) - 1-0, 21 SV, 1.24 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> CL Travis Gerlach (DAV) - 1-0, 16 SV, 3.12 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> CL Jarod Goldberg (BAT) - 3-1, 27 SV, 1.94 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> CL Robby Scriber (BAL) - 3-1, 25 SV, 1.46 ERA </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> C Abraham Santana (BAL) - .286/.434/.491, 13 HR, 53 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> C Vinny Flores (CAL) - .276/.335/.483, 14 HR, 49 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> 1B Robby Castro (BAT) - .299/.345/.480, 10 HR, 35 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> 1B Ian Ledbetter (CAR) - .279/.338/.540, 21 HR, 64 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> 1B Dave Slack (DAV) - .341/.391/.566, 15 HR, 49 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> 2B Troy McCarley (DVS) - .300/.332/.445, 6 HR, 38 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> 2B Jimmy Kidwell (PHI) - .272/.328/.444, 11 HR, 62 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> 3B Antonio Cardenas (WAS) - .267/.340/.422, 8 HR, 47 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> SS Manny Becerra (WIL) - .289/.331/.502, 13 HR, 44 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> LF Tom Wright (DVS) - .320/.368/.531, 19 HR, 65 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> CF Jamie Urmson (WAS) - .251/.358/.431, 16 HR, 44 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> RF Pat Ladd (WAS) - .301/.392/.481, 13 HR, 44 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> RF Jimmy Rosema (BAL) - .387/.461/.479, 2 HR, 24 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> RF Tom Gibson (PHI) - .277/.362/.525, 17 HR, 51 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> RF Hector Gutierrez (DVS) - .304/.393/.560, 13 HR, 49 RBI </td></tr><tr><td class="dl wrap"> RF Javier Nazario (MOR) - .301/.363/.498, 12 HR, 46 RBI </td></tr></tbody></table>
Phillips Tags Guides for 5 Hits: 5 times is a charm -- at least in the world of baseball. When a player gets 5 or more hits in a game, he is honored in the record book and the latest honoree is Tommy Phillips of the Hartford Whalers. He tore up the Maine Guides to the tune of 5 hits in 5 at-bats in the Hartford 11-2 win today at Samuel Stone Memorial Field. "Phillips was a tough out today," the Maine manager said to the press in the postgame interview. "He hit some very good pitches with that quick bat of his. Not an easy out, that's for sure." Tommy Phillips singled in the 1st, singled in the 2nd, singled in the 3rd, singled in the 6th and hit an RBI triple in the 7th.

This year Phillips has batted at a .318 pace with 103 hits, 3 home runs, 34 RBIs and scored 34 times.


Davis Learns More about Injury: Shane Davis could soon be placed on the disabled list. The Indianapolis second baseman told reporters that he expects to be "out of commission" for 5 months because of bone chips in his elbow. He hasn't played since 07/09/2014 and, he said, he's "itchin' to get back out there."

In the 2014 season Davis is hitting .214 with no home runs.


Toste Baffles Pawtucket: Dave Toste of the Maine Guides really zeroed in on Pawtucket hitters at Old Port Park, blanking them 5-0 on 4 hits. Toste struck out 4, and gave up 1 walk in defeating the Patriots.

This season to date Toste has a record of 8 wins and 4 losses with a 3.59 ERA, has appeared in 17 games and struck out 89 in 115.1 innings.


Moon Fashions Shutout Against Death Valley: The Scorpions were no match for Al Moon of the Carolina Tobs. He totally shut down Death Valley at The Sandbox. In the 5-0 win, Moon tossed a 5-hitter, struck out 5, and walked 0.

Moon has made 18 starts this season, posting 10 wins and 4 losses. Opposing clubs are batting .251 against him and he has 81 strikeouts in 128.2 innings with a 2.38 ERA.


Knights Whitewash Whalers, Ballard Winner: The New York Knights posted a 1-0 shutout over Hartford today on the strength of a strong performance by Jimmy Ballard. The Knights pitcher held the Whalers to 4 hits while walking 0 and fanning 5 in the route-going win.

This season Ballard has compiled a 6-7 mark with a 5.08 ERA.


Will New York Trade Gleason?: New York's Brendon Gleason has mixed feelings about a possible trade. The 36-year-old first baseman, when reached for comment on recent trade rumors, replied, "I've made some good friends here. I'm not sure I'm ready to leave."


BNN Stats: Single-Season Records: Who holds the single season record in the Brewers League Baseball for at bats?

Zachary Oldham, SYR, 708, 2008
Jayson Madocks, -, 703, 1997
Antonio Ontiveros, MOR, 703, 2012
Robert Abbott, -, 700, 1989
Ernie Bornstein, -, 692, 2003

[Ryan]

Ted Hall and Jimmy Gray repping Indy's youth movement. Well done fellas!

[Matt]

5-Hit Blitz by Batavia's Ventura: Ervin Ventura told the press after his 5-hit day, "Every batter wants to have a quality at-bat every time he steps up to the plate. He wants to hit the ball hard." Well, that's just what Ventura of the Batavia Muckdogs did against the Carolina Tobs. He went to the plate 5 times and 5 times he delivered base hits, much to the chagrin of the Tobs, who suffered a 11-2 defeat. "Not much that I can say," offered the losing manager, "he just hammered the heck out of us." Ervin Ventura singled in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, singled in the 5th, singled in the 6th and singled in the 8th.

This year Ventura has batted at a .307 pace with 58 hits, 1 home run, 18 RBIs and scored 33 times.


McCarley Smacks 5 Hits for Scorpions: Scorpions second baseman Troy McCarley went ballistic today with the bat. He smoked the Amigos for 5 hits and sparked Death Valley to a 12-2 win over Los Alamos at Babylon. Troy McCarley singled in the 1st, doubled in the 3rd, hit a solo-shot off Tommy Carpenter in the 5th, singled in the 6th and hit an RBI single in the 8th.

This season McCarley is swinging the bat at a .312 pace. He has hit 8 home runs and scored 51 times, while driving in 41. His on-base percentage is .342 and he has played in 90 games.

Davila Hit String Snapped at 20: Ray Davila has been hitting the heck out the ball for the past few weeks, but today his 20-game hitting streak came to an end as he went 0-for-1 in the Maine Guides 8-4 win over the New York Knights.

This season Davila is batting at a .328 clip with 30 home runs and 78 RBIs.


Red-Hot Haraguchi Scorches Whalers: Hidetoshi Haraguchi really did a number on the Whalers in the Pawtucket 14-1 victory. Not just anyone can get 5 hits in 5 at-bats. But Hidetoshi Haraguchi did just that today for the Patriots and gave his batting average a healthy boost and sparked his club in the win. "I felt real good in the batter's box today. I had confidence in my swing and knew that it was there and that I could get the job done," the 31-year-old left fielder said after his record-setting performance. Hidetoshi Haraguchi hit a solo-shot off Robby Dwyer in the 2nd, singled in the 3rd, singled in the 5th, singled in the 6th and singled in the 9th.

During the current season Haraguchi is batting at a .263 clip with 11 home runs and 45 RBIs. He has played in 83 games and scored 44 times.


Update: Zurita Out 8 Months: The latest news from the Maine Guides clubhouse is this: third baseman Enrique Zurita is expected to be out of action for another 8 months. He has a broken kneecap, sustained on 07/18/2014. Zurita expressed a bit of relief. "At least now I know," he said.

Zurita is swinging at a .239 pace on the year with 2 home runs, 37 RBIs and 33 runs scored. He has played in 89 games.


BNN Stats: Career Pitching Leaders: Which pitchers are leading the Brewers League Baseball in career innings pitched?

Russ McEvoy, -, 3732.0
Gervasio Dealba, -, 3648.1
Alonzo Gugierrez, -, 3621.0
Dunmore Theodore, -, 3473.1
Ezequiel Parongao, -, 3430.2

[Matt]

Los Angeles Loses Marrero for 7-8 Months: Bobby Marrero could soon be placed on the disabled list. The Los Angeles second baseman told reporters that he expects to be "out of commission" for 7-8 months because of a broken kneecap. He hasn't played since 07/19/2014 and, he said, he's "itchin' to get back out there."

In his season totals Marrero has 12 home runs and a .296 batting average.


Baltimore Wins Lottery for 1B Tiscareno: As speculation mounted into the morning, rumors over a final agreement between Bobby Tiscareno and Baltimore became a reality, with the star opting for a $2,400,000 deal over 1 year.


Muckdogs First Baseman Flores Hurt: Diego Flores and the Batavia Muckdogs got a bad break in today's game against the Bulldogs as the team confirmed he will miss 3-4 weeks with a sprained ankle. The Muckdogs first baseman suffered the injury running the bases. The team doctor is confident he'll make a full recovery.

Flores is hitting .298 this year with 10 home runs, 38 RBIs and 38 runs scored. He has 70 hits in 235 at-bats, 40 walks and a .399 on-base percentage. Flores has played in 89 games.


Neubauer Receives Updated Diagnosis: The injury that has kept Adan Neubauer out of action since 07/22/2014 will keep him out a while longer. Maine Guides officials made the announcement this afternoon. They said that Neubauer is expected to miss at least 4 months with shoulder inflammation.

This year Neubauer has fanned 145 in 131.2 innings and collected a 11-3 record with a 1.91 ERA.


Wheatley Hears from Medical Staff: Shannon Wheatley could soon be placed on the disabled list. The Morgantown reliever told reporters that he expects to be "out of commission" for 4-5 months because of ulnar nerve irritation. He hasn't played since 07/24/2014 and, he said, he's "itchin' to get back out there."

During this season Wheatley has 34 relief appearances and registered 0 saves. Batters are hitting him at a .311 rate and his season record is 4-2 with a 5.44 ERA. He has logged 41.1 innings and struck out 25.


BNN Stats: Active Career Batting Leaders: So, who is the active leader in the Brewers League Baseball in career games started?

Tex Watts, MAI, 2465
Jonathan Herrera, NO, 2331
Sonny Marshburn, NYK, 2250
Johnathan Morris, -, 2196
Antonio Cardenas, WAS, 2186

[Delandis]

Good thing I snatched up Tiscareno this sim, Matt. ;)

[Matt]

Ya I might have tried to snag him. Flores .400 OBP is hard to lose. We've had a bad month as it is and got our butt handed to us this week by you and Washington.

[umd]

I almost picked up Bobby T last sim, but a possible big trade looms. Good get Prez.

[Matt]

Los Angeles's Lona Bags DL Top Batter for July: Marco Lona received the Domestic League Batter of the Month trophy earlier today for his efforts at the plate this last month.

"He might be getting older," Los Angeles's manager told reporters, "But he's been around long enough to know what it takes to put a stretch such as this together... and he doesn't keep that to himself. He's always talking to the younger guys in the clubhouse helping 'em any way they'll let him. Marco's value to our team goes farther than the numbers he puts up on the field."

To win the honor Lona put up a .430 batting average, 5 home runs, 17 RBIs and scored 21 times in July.

For the season Lona is hitting .315, batted in 47 runs with 10 home runs and 62 runs scored.


Gibson Crowned Batter of the Month in July: July's Import League Batter of the Month trophy was claimed by right fielder Tom Gibson of the Philadelphia Freedom.

Last month he compiled a .420 batting average with 8 home runs, 23 RBIs, 17 runs scored and a .505 on-base percentage.

In 102 games Gibson is hitting .297 this season with 109 hits, 24 home runs, 64 RBIs, 50 walks, .383 OBP and has scored 69 runs.


Ortiz Stands Out, Choice for Best Pitcher: When Enrique Ortiz takes the hill, he's a good bet to nail down the victory for the Hartford Whalers. At least that's the way it was in May.

He excelled with a 4-0 mark and 1.56 ERA in 5 starts. In 34.2 innings, he fanned 24 and walked 11.
That's why he was honored today as the Pitcher of the Month by the Domestic League.

On his stats sheet for the year Ortiz shows a 7-7 record, 19 starts, 112 innings, 62 strikeouts and a 4.02 ERA.


Razza July's Best Hurler in IL: In July Washington starter Jimmy Razza mystified Import League hitters and carried off the Pitcher of the Month honors by chalking up a 5-1 record in 6 starts.

The 27-year-old Razza added 33 strikeouts in 37.1 innings and 5 walks to his season record and compiled a 2.89 ERA. Opposing batters hit .235 against him.

This season Razza has compiled a 13-2 mark with a 2.45 ERA.


Rosema Socks it to Amigos, Cracks 5 Hits: It wasn't just another day at the ballpark for Jimmy Rosema. It was a very special day, one that many players never experience. But he did. Rosema went on a tear and cracked hit after hit off Los Alamos pitching. When the dust settled on the diamond at Babylon, he had a career 5-5 day and something he will long remember. And the Baltimore Bulldogs had a 6-4 victory over the Amigos. "Yeah, it'll be something nice to tell the grandkids, but it won't get me a hit tomorrow," he joked in the postgame interview. Jimmy Rosema hit an RBI double in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, singled in the 5th, singled in the 7th and hit an RBI single in the 8th.

Rosema is presently batting .394 with 2 home runs, 55 runs scored and 34 RBIs. His OBP is .470.


Latest Injury Report on Torres: The latest news from the Los Alamos Amigos clubhouse is this: second baseman Hector Torres is expected to be out of action for another 3 months. He has shoulder inflammation, sustained on 07/30/2014. Torres expressed a bit of relief. "At least now I know," he said.

This season Torres has delivered 116 hits in 389 at-bats for a .298 average with 9 home runs. He is getting on base at a .351 clip and his totals also include 27 RBIs and 62 runs scored. This year Torres has played in 102 games.


Pawtucket's Griffiths Out 4 Weeks: It took the Pawtucket team doctor a while to realize it, but third baseman Tom Griffiths won't simply play through a strained hamstring after he got hurt running the bases in today's Millers-Patriots game. At first, it looked like Griffiths might be back as early as tomorrow, but now the prognosis isn't quite so good; he's expected to miss at least 4 weeks.

Currently Griffiths is batting .313 with 7 home runs and 42 RBIs.


BNN Stats: Single-Season Records: Who holds the single season record in the Brewers League Baseball for slugging percentage?

Ricky Murillo, CAR, .7529, 2012
Ethan Bafford, MAI, .6810, 2013
Amri Sau, -, .6560, 1995
Pete Kellum, -, .6543, 1978
Mel Woodbury, -, .6351, 1993

[Matt]

Ryall Funeral Tomorrow in Wilmington: Rocky Ryall has died. A spokesperson for a local Wilmington hospital reported that the Wilmington Wildcats owner passed away today. Cause of death was not released. The team has scheduled a press conference for tomorrow. It is expected that son Rocky will take his father's position in the organization. He has a reputation for being charitable in financial matters and tolerant in personnel matters.


Los Angeles's Zamora Gets 2000th Hit: Los Angeles's Frank Zamora entered the record books today as he collected hit number 2000 at Sonata Stadium.

"I am proud of this. Not too many player reach this level. You have to be around quite a few years and you have to get a lot of hits," Zamora said after the game.

On his milestone day he went 2 for 4 as the Dinos won 2-1 over the Syracuse Slammers.

Lifetime Zamora has compiled a .291 batting average and collected 2001 hits, 101 home runs and 666 RBIs.


Daily and Gaxiola Suspended 5 Games: After an intense confrontation, both the Tobs Joey Daily and the Kodiaks Oscar Gaxiola were handed their punishments today. The league commissioner's office issued suspensions for an on-the-field conflict that occurred at a recent Carolina-California game. Both players will miss 5 games as a result of their actions.

"Sometimes we go too far and have to pay the consequences," Joey Daily commented later. "Hopefully cooler heads will prevail the next time we play."

Daily is hitting at a .254 mark this season. His stats show 2 home runs, 24 RBIs and 37 runs scored. He has played 100 games for the Tobs.

So far this season, Gaxiola has logged a 6-11 record with a 5.25 ERA. He has started 23 games, hurled 132 innings and registered 105 strikeouts and 26 walks.


Feliciano Boosts Hit Streak to 20 Games: Hector Feliciano of the Morgantown Mohawks has now hit safely in 20 straight games. He socked 3 hits in today's 10-4 triumph over Davenport at Mountaineer Park.
Hector Feliciano hit a two-run home run off Norm Donnelly in the 1st, hit a two-run home run off Norm Donnelly in the 3rd, doubled in the 4th, walked in the 7th and walked in the 8th.

Looking at his stats this year, Feliciano has compiled a .301 batting average, while hitting 22 home runs and driving in 75 runs. He has played in 111 games and scored 65 runs.


BNN Stats: Career Pitching Leaders: Which pitchers are leading the Brewers League Baseball in career innings pitched?

Russ McEvoy, -, 3732.0
Gervasio Dealba, -, 3648.1
Alonzo Gugierrez, -, 3621.0
Dunmore Theodore, -, 3473.1
Ezequiel Parongao, -, 3430.2

[Matt]

Great Stroke: Roberson Gets 5 Hits: History in the making. That's what the fans at Phillips Field got to see today, when Baltimore outplayed the Wildcats 16-2. Malik Roberson of the Bulldogs came to the plate 5 times and came away with a dynamite day as he exploded for 5 hits against Wilmington. In the postgame press conference the Wilmington skipper quipped to reporters, "Hey, we tried to get him out. We threw everything but the kitchen sink against him and he hit it. Maybe we should've thrown the kitchen sink." Malik Roberson hit a solo-shot off Edgar Bolivar in the 2nd, doubled in the 4th, singled in the 5th, singled in the 6th and doubled in the 7th.

In his season totals, Roberson has 7 home runs, .337 BA, .359 OBP, 36 RBIs and 35 runs scored. He has played in 103 games.


Kemp Smacks 5 Hits for Freedom: 28-year-old Philadelphia first baseman R.J. Kemp had a big day with the bat at Wildcats Ballpark today against the Wilmington Wildcats. He went 5-for-5 and led the Freedom to a 8-4 triumph over them. R.J. Kemp singled in the 2nd, singled in the 4th, singled in the 6th, singled in the 8th and hit an RBI single in the 9th.

Thus far in 2014 Kemp is hitting .315 with 15 home runs, 59 RBIs, 54 runs scored and has compiled a .353 OBP.


Hit Streak Now at 25 for Feliciano: Hector Feliciano, first baseman for the Morgantown Mohawks, ran his consecutive-game hitting streak to 25 games with 1 hit in his club's 5-0 victory today over the Windy City Playboys at The Mansion.
Hector Feliciano walked in the 2nd, singled in the 3rd, struck out in the 5th, walked in the 7th and flied out in the 9th.

On the year Feliciano is hitting .305 with 139 hits, 22 home runs, 78 RBIs, .378 OBP and has scored 71 runs.


Jimmy Gray Out 5 Weeks: Indianapolis Clowns center fielder Jimmy Gray suffered an oblique strain during a recent game with the Toronto Canadians and will miss 5 weeks. Gray told BNN, "I hurt it making a defensive play. I'm optimistic that I will be back quicker than they say."

In 110 games this season Gray is batting .291 with 111 hits and 21 home runs. He has scored 66 runs and driven in 60.


BNN Stats: Batting Leaders at Third Base: Check out who leads the Brewers League Baseball in triples while playing Third Base!

Ervin Ventura, BAT, 5
Zachary Henne, LAM, 4
Tony Infante, PHI, 4
Rogelio Padilla, SYR, 3
Ling-lai Pang, CAL, 3

[Delandis]

Roberson is playing WAY above his scouted ratings for us.

[Ryan]

Jimmy Gray Out 5 Weeks: Indianapolis Clowns center fielder Jimmy Gray suffered an oblique strain during a recent game with the Toronto Canadians and will miss 5 weeks. Gray told BNN, "I hurt it making a defensive play. I'm optimistic that I will be back quicker than they say."

In 110 games this season Gray is batting .291 with 111 hits and 21 home runs. He has scored 66 runs and driven in 60.

Well that sucks.