Saturday, May 30, 2009

May 30, 2009




Strat-O-Matic Report






NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Deseret League Date: 5/31/2009

LONI AT BEN
Green Monstahs.. 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 - 4 8 0
Free K Mitchell. 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 - 5 12 2
Win:Kuo(3-1) Loss:Papelbon(1-2)
Homeruns- G.Soto(7th), C.Jones(11th), C.Blake(6th), C.Ransom(3rd)

The Ben Free K Mitchell edged the Loni Green Monstahs in 10 innings at Ebbetts
Field by the score of 5 to 4.

The score was tied at 3 after nine. Ben was victorious in the 10th inning.
Shin-Soo Choo led off and he doubled. After an out was recorded, Casey Blake
stepped in and he blasted a two-run home run (his 6th of the season)
resulting in an exciting win for Ben and a wild post-game celebration by the
home town fans. This was the kind of game that many fans love as the lead
changed hands 5 times.

Hong-Chih Kuo(3-1) went 1 inning allowing no runs for the win. Jonathan
Papelbon(1-2) was charged with the loss in relief. He surrendered 2 runs and
2 hits in 1/3 of an inning.

CRAIG AT JESSICA
Boys of Summer.. 0 3 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 - 6 7 0
2 much baseball. 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 - 3 9 2
Win:Cook(4-2) Loss:Kazmir(4-2) Save:Soria(9th)
Homeruns- A.Soriano(10th), A.Gonzalez(15th), K.Shoppach(11th)

The Craig Boys of Summer defeated the Jessica 2 much baseball by a score of 6
to 3 at Minute Maid Park.

Aaron Cook(4-2) had a fairly solid outing. He was reached for 6 hits and 3
walks in 5 and 1/3 innings. Craig banged out 7 hits on the night.

Joakim Soria earned the save, his 9th. Scott Kazmir(4-2) ended up with the
loss. He pitched 5 and 1/3 innings allowing 4 hits and 3 walks.


TYLER AT JOHN
Baseball Stars.. 2 0 1 1 0 1 3 0 0 - 8 11 0
Fab 9........... 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 - 3 8 0
Win:Nolasco(5-3) Loss:Lohse(4-5)
Homeruns- G.Sizemore-2(7th), P.Burrell(16th), A.Dunn(10th)

Grady Sizemore smacked 2 homeruns and scored 3 times as the Tyler Baseball
Stars topped the John Fab 9 by a score of 8 to 3 at Yankee Stadium.

Sizemore was a thorn in the side of the hometown fans as he enjoyed a fine day
at their team's expense. He hit a bases-empty home run in the 3rd inning,
tripled in the 5th inning and blasted a solo shot (his 7th of the season) in
the 7th inning. Tyler had 11 hits for the afternoon while John had 8.

Ricky Nolasco(5-3) got the win allowing 3 runs in 8 and 2/3 innings. Kyle
Lohse(4-5) took the loss. He got hit hard, allowing 8 hits and 2 walks in 5
and 2/3 innings.


TREVOR AT TERRY
Fencebusters.... 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 2 1 - 8 12 1
Blast U Balls... 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 1 6 0
Win:Sabathia(4-2) Loss:Nelson(0-1) Save:Geary(2nd)
Homeruns- H.Ramirez(9th), J.Cantu(5th)

The Trevor Fencebusters easily topped the Terry Blast U Balls; the final score
was 8 to 1.

Trevor brought 4 runs across the plate in the top of the 7th inning when they
had 5 base hits. The critical plate appearance was by Brian Roberts who
silenced the crowd when he delivered a single which was good for two runs.
For the game Trevor out-hit Terry 12 to 6.

C.C. Sabathia(4-2) was the winner allowing 1 run in 6 and 1/3 innings. Geoff
Geary gained credit for his 2nd save. The loss was charged to Joe
Nelson(0-1) in relief. He allowed 1 hit and no walks in 1 and 2/3 innings.

Trevor now has a record of 22-26. With the loss Terry now has a record of
23-22.

SAM AT JASON
Mighty Acorns... 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 5 6 0
Stapley Luck.... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 8 1
Win:Sonnanstine(4-7) Loss:Saunders(4-6)
Homeruns- A.Pujols(9th)

Andy Sonnanstine pitched a complete game shutout and Albert Pujols lofted one
into the 'cheap seats' and had 2 RBI at Busch Stadium as the Sam Mighty
Acorns beat the Jason Stapley Luck 5 to 0.

Sonnanstine(4-7) was very good in the win. He didn't allow much, just 8 hits
and no walks in 9 innings. Sam had just 6 hits for the afternoon.

Joe Saunders(4-6) was tagged with the loss. He allowed 5 runs and 6 hits in 9
innings.









Friday, May 29, 2009

May 29, 2009




Strat-O-Matic Report






NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Deseret League Date: 5/30/2009

LONI AT BEN
Green Monstahs.. 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 - 4 10 0
Free K Mitchell. 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 8 0
Win:Peavy(5-2) Loss:Moyer(3-4) Save:Papelbon(4th)
Homeruns- P.Fielder(10th)

Carlos Lee hit 2 doubles as the Loni Green Monstahs topped the Ben Free K
Mitchell by a score of 4 to 2 at Ebbetts Field.

Jake Peavy(5-2) pitched a solid game. He went 7 and 1/3 innings surrendering
8 hits and 4 walks. Jonathan Papelbon pitched a perfect ninth to earn his
4th save.

Jamie Moyer(3-4) was charged with the loss. He pitched 7 innings giving up 8
hits and 4 walks. 'I didn't have my best stuff but sometimes you just get
lucky,' Peavy said, 'this was one of those times.'

CRAIG AT JESSICA
Boys of Summer.. 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 - 6 10 0
2 much baseball. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 6 0
Win:Verlander(1-4) Loss:Garza(3-3)
Homeruns- J.Reyes(7th), M.Jacobs(3rd), J.Cust(6th), A.Ramirez(8th)

Justin Verlander(1-4)with bullpen support blanked the Jessica 2 much baseball
at Minute Maid Park. The Craig Boys of Summer scored scored 6 runs for the
victory.

Craig drew first blood jumping out to an early lead in the first inning
plating an isolated run on 2 hits. That was all Verlander needed. Craig had
10 hits for the night while Jessica had 6.

Matt Garza(3-3) was the loser. He pitched 6 and 2/3 innings allowing 7 hits
and 1 walk.

TYLER AT JOHN
Baseball Stars.. 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 - 4 8 0
Fab 9........... 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 8 0
Win:Howell(3-0) Loss:Rodriguez(2-3)
Homeruns- G.Sizemore(5th), A.Dunn(9th)

19,845 fans were treated to a fine game at Yankee Stadium as only one run
separated the combatants at game's end. The Tyler Baseball Stars won by the
slimmest of margins, 4 to 3.

The score was tied at 3 after nine. Tyler won the game in the 10th inning.
After an out was recorded, Dustin Pedroia tripled. Grady Sizemore dug into
the batters box next, but he struck out. Francisco Rodriguez then had one
get away for a wild pitch. Ryan Ludwick got his turn next, but he was a
strikeout victim. Tyler and John each finished the night with 8 hits.

J.P. Howell(3-0) allowed no runs in 1 and 1/3 innings, and picked up the
victory. Rodriguez(2-3) was hit with the loss in relief. He gave up 1 hit
and no walks in 2 and 1/3 innings.

With this win, Tyler has a 24-23 record. They have been 3-7 lately. With the
loss John now has a record of 20-27.

TREVOR AT TERRY
Fencebusters.... 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 - 3 6 0
Blast U Balls... 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 - 5 10 0
Win:Meche(5-3) Loss:Baker(3-3) Save:Thornton(1st)
Homeruns- H.Ramirez(8th), R.Braun(9th), H.Pence(7th), O.Hudson(1st)

In a close game the Terry Blast U Balls got by the Trevor Fencebusters by the
score of 5 to 3.

Gil Meche(5-3) pitched a fine game. He was reached for 6 hits and 1 walk in 7
innings and surrendered 2 homeruns. The Trevor bats were silent in the 9th.

Matt Thornton gained credit for his 1st save. The losing pitcher was Scott
Baker(3-3). Terry now has a record of 23-21. With this loss, Trevor has a
5-5 record of late, 21-26 overall.

SAM AT JASON
Mighty Acorns... 0 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 - 6 11 0
Stapley Luck.... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 - 3 7 0
Win:Cain(4-2) Loss:Halladay(5-5)
Homeruns- I.Kinsler(7th), J.Inglett(2nd), A.Rodriguez(10th), S.Victorino(1st)

The Sam Mighty Acorns defeated the Jason Stapley Luck by a score of 6 to 3 at
Busch Stadium.

Matt Cain(4-2) had a solid outing for Sam. He went 7 innings allowing 5 hits
and 2 walks lowering his ERA to 2.98. Sam ended up with 11 hits for the game
while Jason had 7.

Roy Halladay(5-5) was tagged with the loss. He got hit pretty hard, allowing
9 hits and 3 walks in 6 and 2/3 innings. The Sam ballclub's record now
stands at 23-24. Jason has a record of 26-21 after the loss.









Thursday, May 28, 2009

May 28, 2009




Strat-O-Matic Report






NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Deseret League Date: 5/29/2009

LONI AT BEN
Green Monstahs.. 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 - 4 9 0
Free K Mitchell. 0 0 0 5 1 1 0 2 - 9 13 0
Win:Volquez(4-1) Loss:Buehrle(0-8)
Homeruns- D.Uggla(6th), C.Blake(5th)

Casey Blake hit a homerun and had 2 RBI at Ebbetts Field where the Ben Free K
Mitchell beat the Loni Green Monstahs 9 to 4.

Ben tallied 5 runs in the 4th inning when they had 6 base hits. The key
offensive moment was provided by Chipper Jones who made the Ben fans a happy
lot when he lined a single which was good for two runs. Ben finished with 13
hits while Loni ended up with 9.

The win was credited to Edinson Volquez(4-1) who went 8 and 1/3 innings
allowing 4 runs. Mark Buehrle(0-8) was the loser. He was knocked around,
surrendering 5 runs in 3 and 1/3 innings.


CRAIG AT JESSICA
Boys of Summer.. 5 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 - 8 12 1
2 much baseball. 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 - 5 7 0
Win:Billingsley(3-3) Loss:Marcum(0-5) Save:Soria(8th)
Homeruns- R.Howard-2(14th), J.Cust(5th), A.Ramirez(7th), V.Wells(4th),
A.Gonzalez(14th)

Ryan Howard blasted 2 homeruns and had 4 RBI at Minute Maid Park where the
Craig Boys of Summer beat the Jessica 2 much baseball by the score of 8 to
5.

The Jessica fans didn't appreciate the big day Howard had. He popped a
two-run clout over the fence in the 1st inning and smashed a two-run homer
(his 14th of the season) in the 4th inning. Craig out-hit Jessica for the
game, 12 hits to 7.

Chad Billingsley(3-3) went 8 innings allowing 5 runs for the victory. Joakim
Soria recorded his 8th save. Shaun Marcum(0-5) was charged with the loss.
He served up 4 gopher balls in 2/3 of an inning.

Craig now has a record of a league leading 28-18. Jessica has a record of
17-26, worst in the league after the loss.

TYLER AT JOHN
Baseball Stars.. 0 3 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 - 9 10 1
Fab 9........... 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 5 12 0
Win:Maholm(3-3) Loss:Danks(3-3) Save:Wood(10th)
Homeruns- R.Ludwick(6th), J.Thome(8th), C.Snyder(4th), W.Harris(1st),
L.Berkman(5th), M.Mora(2nd), M.Reynolds(6th), C.Crawford(1st)

The Tyler Baseball Stars toppled the John Fab 9 by a 9 to 5 score at Yankee
Stadium.

Tyler took the lead for good in the 6th inning scoring 2 runners on 2 hits.
The critical plate appearance was by Jim Thome who quieted the crowd when he
cleared the fences for a two-run home run (his 8th of the season). Tyler
finished with 10 hits in the victory.

Paul Maholm(3-3) got the win allowing 4 runs in 5 and 1/3 innings. Kerry Wood
recorded the save, his 10th. John Danks(3-3) absorbed the loss. He was
touched for 4 homeruns in his 5 and 1/3 innings of work.


TREVOR AT TERRY
Fencebusters.... 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 2 5 1
Blast U Balls... 3 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 - 7 14 1
Win:Kuroda(4-3) Loss:Jurrjens(4-4)
Homeruns- T.Hunter-2(6th)

Center fielder Torii Hunter smashed 2 homeruns and had 4 RBI as the Terry
Blast U Balls defeated the Trevor Fencebusters by a score of 7 to 2 at
Candlestick Park.

The Terry fans enjoyed the offense provided by Hunter. He smashed a
bases-empty 'big-fly' in the 1st inning and rifled a three-run blast (his 6th
of the season) in the 6th inning. Terry ended up with 14 hits for the game
while Trevor had 5.

The winning pitcher was Hiroki Kuroda(4-3) who allowed 2 runs in 5 innings.
Jair Jurrjens(4-4) was the losing pitcher. He got hit pretty hard, allowing
9 hits and 2 walks in 5 and 1/3 innings.

The Terry ballclub's record now stands at 22-21. With the loss Trevor now has
a record of 21-25.

SAM AT JASON
Mighty Acorns... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 5 1
Stapley Luck.... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 8 0
Win:Lilly(3-3) Loss:Lee(5-4) Save:Wagner(6th)

Ted Lilly(3-3) and Cliff Lee(5-4) locked horns in a pitcher's duel with Lilly
and the Jason Stapley Luck coming out on top of the Sam Mighty Acorns 1 to
0.

Lilly put on a good performance. He didn't give up much, just 4 hits and 2
walks in 8 innings lowering his ERA from 5.87 to 4.86. Sam had a chance in
the 9th but they came up short.

Billy Wagner earned his 6th save. Despite losing Sam Austin was optimistic
after the game. 'We'll get over this one. Sometimes the breaks fall your
way, sometimes they don't. Any one of a dozen little things go different,
and we come out on top.'









Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Ben scores 30!




Strat-O-Matic Report






Event Codes: G
BOXSCORE: 2009 Ben Free K Mitchell At 2009 Craig Boys of Summer 5/27/2009

Free K Mitchell AB R H RBI AVG Boys of Summer AB R H RBI AVG
J.Bartlett SS 8 2 1 2 .231 J.Reyes SS 5 3 3 0 .281
J.Hamilton CF 7 3 2 2 .266 R.Martin C 5 0 1 0 .303
M.Ramirez LF 6 2 2 0 .252 R.Howard 1B 5 2 3 2 .191
M.Napoli C 7 4 3 3 .357 M.Jacobs DH 5 0 3 3 .224
P.Fielder 1B 5 3 3 3 .364 J.Cust RF 5 0 1 0 .167
S.Choo RF 4 7 4 4 .416 A.Ramirez 3B 3 0 1 0 .305
M.Bradley DH 5 4 4 5 .322 V.Wells CF 4 1 1 0 .274
A.Ramirez 2B 8 3 6 6 .319 M.Derosa 2B 4 0 1 0 .250
C.Iannetta 3B 6 2 3 4 .204 A.Soriano LF 4 0 0 1 .268
-- -- -- --- -- -- -- ---
Totals 56 30 28 29 Totals 40 6 14 6


Free K Mitchell. 0 0 0 10 0 1 6 112 - 30 28 0
Boys of Summer.. 2 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 - 6 14 2

Free K Mitchell (26-19) IP H R ER BB SO HR PC ERA SCORESHEET
R.Dempster WIN(6-3) 6 1/3 12 6 6 1 7 1 110 4.88 A1 D4
J.Grabow 2 2/3 2 0 0 1 3 0 38 2.61 D5
Totals 9 14 6 6 2 10 1

Boys of Summer (27-18) IP H R ER BB SO HR PC ERA SCORESHEET
A.Cook LOSS(3-2) 3 1/3 7 6 5 3 0 0 68 3.88 A1 C2
C.Qualls 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 10 4.08 C3 C4
T.Buchholz 0 1/3 2 2 2 2 0 1 19 2.22 C5 C9
J.Carlson 1 1/3 3 1 1 0 0 0 32 5.46 D1 D7
B.Bruney 3 7 12 12 10 1 3 135 9.36 D8 G6
C.Bradford 1 9 7 7 0 1 0 44 4.70 G7
Totals 9 28 30 25 16 2 4

ATTENDANCE- 41,075 DATE- Wednesday, May 27th 2009 TIME- Night WEATHER- Average
UMPIRES- Tim Tschida, Jim Joyce, Jeff Nelson, Mark Carlson
T- 4:22
LEFT ON BASE- Free K Mitchell:15 Boys of Summer: 9
DOUBLE PLAYS- Free K Mitchell: 1 Boys of Summer: 1
ERRORS- R.Howard, A.Ramirez
DOUBLES- J.Hamilton(10th), P.Fielder-2(19th), M.Bradley(10th), M.Jacobs(2nd)
TRIPLES- J.Reyes(7th), R.Howard(2nd)
HOME RUNS- M.Napoli(8th), M.Bradley(4th), A.Ramirez(12th), C.Iannetta(4th),
R.Howard(12th)
STOLEN BASES- J.Reyes(14th)
WALKS- J.Hamilton, M.Ramirez-2, M.Napoli, P.Fielder-3, S.Choo-4, M.Bradley-3,
C.Iannetta-2, A.Ramirez-2
STRIKE OUTS- J.Hamilton, M.Ramirez, J.Reyes, R.Martin-2, R.Howard-2, J.Cust-3,
A.Ramirez, A.Soriano
GIDP- J.Bartlett, M.Derosa

SCORESHEET: 2009 Ben Free K Mitchell at 2009 Craig Boys of Summer
J.Bartle-A1 A1:G/53 *3*:F/7 C1:Si>3# D1:F/7 E1:E/5>3# F1:F/8
2# 13 23 12

J.Hamilt-A1 A2:G/31 B2:F/8 C2:Do>3# *5*:F/8 E2:K F2:G/31
13

M.Ramire-A1 A3:G/63 B3:Si C3:W>b1 D3:G/23 E3:G/53 F3:Si


M.Napoli-A1 *2*:F/9 B4:G/53 C4:E/3>3# D4:Si *7*:HR>b# F4:G/63
23 12

P.Fielde-A1 A5:Si *4*:Do C5:G/43>3 D5:F/7 E5:W>b1 *8*:W>b1
# 23 12

S.Choo-A1 A6:W>12 b B6:W>b1 C6:IW>b1 *6*:Si E6:Si>13 F6:W>12 b
1 1

M.Bradle-A1 A7:F/8 B7:W>23 1 C7:HR>3# D7:Si>12 E7:W>12 b F7:W>23 1
2 b1 2# 1# b# 1 2 b1

A.Ramire-A1 A8:Si>23 B8:Force/ C8:Si D8:Si>23 E8:HR>3# F8:Force/
12 12>3o 23 12 2# 1# b# 32>3o 23
12 b1 12 b1
C.Iannet-A1 A9:L/6 B9:Si>3# C9:W>12 b D9:L/6 E9:HR>b# F9:W>3# 2
23 12 1 3 12 b1


J.Reyes-A1 A1:Si *3*:Tr C1:Si D1:G/53 E1:K


R.Martin-A1 A2:SB>12 B2:K C2:Si>12 *7*:K *9*:L/6
G/3>23

R.Howard-A1 A3:HR>3# B3:K C3:K D3:Tr E3:Si
b#

M.Jacobs-A1 A4:G/63 B4:Si>3# C4:Si>2# D4:Do>3# E4:F/9
13

J.Cust-A1 A5:G/43 B5:K C5:K D5:K E5:Si>12


A.Ramire-A1 *2*:Si *4*:W>b1 *6*:G/31 D6:W>b1 E6:K


V.Wells-A1 A7:G/3>12 B7:F/9 C7:Si D7:F/7


M.Derosa-A1 A8:G/63 B8:G-DP/6 C8:Si>13 *8*:F/7
43>1o

A.Sorian-A1 A9:K *5*:F/7 C9:G/53>3 D9:F/9
# 12




SCORESHEET: 2009 Ben Free K Mitchell at 2009 Craig Boys of Summer
J.Bartle-A1 G1:G-DP/6 H1:Force/
43>1o 54>23 1o
b1
J.Hamilt-A1 *9*:W>b1 H2:Si>3#
13

M.Ramire-A1 G3:W>12 b H3:K
1

M.Napoli-A1 G4:W>23 1 H4:Si>3#
2 b1 12

P.Fielde-A1 G5:W>3# 2 H5:Do>2#
3 12 b1 13

S.Choo-A1 G6:Si>3# H6:Si>3#
2# 13 2#

M.Bradle-A1 G7:Do>3# H7:Si>13
13

A.Ramire-A1 G8:Si>3# H8:Si>3#
23 12

C.Iannet-A1 G9:Si>3# H9:G/63
12


J.Reyes-A1


R.Martin-A1


R.Howard-A1


M.Jacobs-A1


J.Cust-A1


A.Ramire-A1


V.Wells-A1


M.Derosa-A1


A.Sorian-A1












May 27, 2009




Strat-O-Matic Report






NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Deseret League Date: 5/28/2009

TYLER AT LONI
Baseball Stars.. 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 1 5 0
Green Monstahs.. 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 - 2 5 0
Win:Shields(7-1) Loss:Nolasco(4-3)

James Shields pitched 9 strong innings as the Loni Green Monstahs defeated the
Tyler Baseball Stars by a score of 2 to 1 at Fenway Park.

Loni came up with 2 runs in the 5th inning when they had 3 base hits. The
highlight belonged to Yunel Escobar who electrified Fenway Park when he
smacked a single which was good for two runs. Both teams finished the game
with 5 hits.

The victory was credited to Shields(7-1) who went the distance, allowing 1
run. Ricky Nolasco(4-3) was given the loss. 'He had his 'A' game today,'
Loni Stapley said of Shields. 'Very impressive performance.'

BEN AT CRAIG
Free K Mitchell. 0 0 0 10 0 1 6 112 - 30 28 0
Boys of Summer.. 2 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 - 6 14 2
Win:Dempster(6-3) Loss:Cook(3-2)
Homeruns- M.Napoli(8th), M.Bradley(4th), A.Ramirez(12th), C.Iannetta(4th),
R.Howard(12th)

Second baseman Alexei Ramirez had 6 hits as the Ben Free K Mitchell clobbered
the outmatched Craig Boys of Summer, 30 to 6.

Ramirez had a big evening at the plate. He laced a one-base hit in the 2nd
inning, lined a base-hit in the 4th inning, delivered a one-base hit in the
6th inning, quieted the crowd by clouting a Grand Slam (his 12th of the
season) in the 7th inning, delivered a single which scored a run in the 9th
inning and hit a one-base hit resulting in a run in the 9th inning. Ben bats
were hot in the 4th inning which saw them plate 10 runs on 6 hits and the 9th
inning with 12 runs on 10 hits. Despite scoring in 5 separate innings, Craig
could not get the win.

The win went to Ryan Dempster(6-3) who allowed 6 runs in 6 and 1/3 innings.
Aaron Cook(3-2) took the loss. He got hit pretty hard, allowing 7 hits and 3
walks in 3 and 1/3 innings.


JASON AT TERRY
Stapley Luck.... 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 2 11 0
Blast U Balls... 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 3 4 2
Win:Thornton(1-0) Loss:Lincecum(8-1) Save:Fuentes(12th)
Homeruns- H.Pence(6th)

Brian Fuentes performed beautifully in relief at Candlestick Park where the
Terry Blast U Balls beat the Jason Stapley Luck 3 to 2.

Terry took the lead for good in the bottom of the 6th inning plating an
isolated run. Jason had 11 hits in the game while Terry had 4, but Terry had
the more timely hits.

The win was credited to Matt Thornton(1-0) who went 1 and 2/3 innings allowing
no runs. Fuentes gained credit for his 12th save. Tim Lincecum(8-1) ended up
with the loss. He struck out 13 batters in 8 innings despite losing the
game.


TREVOR AT JOHN
Fencebusters.... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 - 2 6 0
Fab 9........... 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 - 4 5 0
Win:Sheets(3-3) Loss:Zambrano(3-6) Save:Ziegler(3rd)
Homeruns- B.McCann(6th)

In a tight game it was the John Fab 9 4, the Trevor Fencebusters 2 at Yankee
Stadium.

John took the lead off Carlos Zambrano in the first inning scoring a single
run utilizing 2 base hits. John finished with just 5 hits in the victory.

Ben Sheets(3-3) went 7 innings allowing 2 runs for the victory. Brad Ziegler
earned the save, his 3rd. Zambrano(3-6) was charged with the loss.

John now has a record of 20-25. With the loss, the Trevor ballclub's record
is 21-24.

SAM AT JESSICA
Mighty Acorns... 0 1 1 0 2 1 0 2 0 - 7 10 1
2 much baseball. 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 1 3 0
Win:Wellemeyer(3-4) Loss:Webb(2-4)
Homeruns- C.Pena(6th), J.Baker(2nd)

Todd Wellemeyer tossed a fine 3 hitter and Joe Inglett had 2 base hits as the
Sam Mighty Acorns topped the Jessica 2 much baseball by a score of 7 to 1 at
Minute Maid Park.

Sam went ahead for good in the top of the 2nd inning scoring one runner on 2
hits. Sam managed 10 hits in their victory.

The win went to Wellemeyer(3-4) who allowed 1 run in the game. Brandon
Webb(2-4) was hit with the loss. Despite losing, he struckout 10 Sam batters
in 7 innings.










Tuesday, May 26, 2009

May 26, 2009




Strat-O-Matic Report






NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Deseret League Date: 5/27/2009

TYLER AT LONI
Baseball Stars.. 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 2 7 1
Green Monstahs.. 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 - 4 12 2
Win:Tallet(2-1) Loss:Corcoran(0-2)
Homeruns- G.Sizemore(4th), P.Burrell(15th), C.Beltran-2(6th)

Center fielder Carlos Beltran blasted 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI and Brian
Tallet had a strong outing at Fenway Park as the Loni Green Monstahs won a
thriller over the Tyler Baseball Stars in, 4 to 2.

Loni scored the decisive runs in a big bottom of the 9th inning scoring 2
runs. After an out was recorded, Aubrey Huff was the sparkplug when he drew
a walk. Beltran was next and he lifted one out of the park for a two run
home run (his 6th of the season) giving Loni the win much to the delight of
the home town crowd. Loni finished with 12 hits while Tyler ended up with 7.

The win went to Tallet(2-1) who allowed no runs in 3 innings. Roy
Corcoran(0-2) suffered the loss in relief. He surrendered 2 runs in 2 and
1/3 innings and saw his ERA increase from 4.84 to 5.11.


BEN AT CRAIG
Free K Mitchell. 1 0 1 0 2 0 4 0 0 - 8 9 1
Boys of Summer.. 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 - 4 6 0
Win:Hudson(3-2) Loss:Qualls(2-1) Save:Cordero(1st)
Homeruns- P.Fielder(9th), M.Jacobs(2nd), J.Cust(4th)

Casey Blake had 2 base hits as the Ben Free K Mitchell beat the Craig Boys of
Summer by a score of 8 to 4.

In the top of the 7th inning Ben scored 4 runs with the help of 5 hits. The
key offensive moment was provided by Prince Fielder who deflated the spirits
of the home town crowd when he lofted a three-run bomb (his 9th of the
season). Overall Ben out-hit Craig 9 to 6.

The victory was credited to Tim Hudson(3-2) who went 6 and 2/3 innings,
allowing 4 runs. Hudson got relief help from Francisco Cordero who gained
credit for his 1st save. Chad Qualls(2-1) was the loser in relief.


JASON AT TERRY
Stapley Luck.... 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 3 7 1
Blast U Balls... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 5 0
Win:Burnett(4-4) Loss:Santana(3-5)
Homeruns- C.Utley-2(6th)

Chase Utley smashed 2 homeruns and A.J. Burnett tossed a complete game shutout
as the Jason Stapley Luck topped the Terry Blast U Balls by a score of 3 to 0
at Candlestick Park.

Burnett(4-4) came through with a virtuoso performance against the Terry
hitters. He didn't give up much, just 5 hits and 3 walks in 9 innings.
Jason had a total of 7 hits for the game.

Ervin Santana(3-5) was the losing pitcher. He pitched 6 and 1/3 innings
allowing only 4 hits and no walks. The winning ways continue for Jason. They
now have a record of 8-2 in recent days. With the loss, Terry has a record
of 4-6 lately, 20-21 overall.

TREVOR AT JOHN
Fencebusters.... 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 - 8 16 0
Fab 9........... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 1 6 2
Win:Haren(5-4) Loss:Lohse(4-4)
Homeruns- H.Ramirez(7th), J.Giambi-2(4th), J.Dye(10th), X.Nady(8th)

Jason Giambi smacked 2 homeruns and Dan Haren allowed Trevor's manager to rest
his bullpen, tossing a complete game at Yankee Stadium where the Trevor
Fencebusters beat the John Fab 9 8 to 1.

Giambi led the offense for Trevor. He delivered a one-base hit in the 4th
inning, hit a bases-empty home run in the 5th inning and cracked a solo
homerun (his 4th of the season) in the 8th inning. Trevor rapped out 16 hits
for the night.

Haren(5-4) allowed 1 run on the game. Kyle Lohse(4-4) was tagged with the
loss. He gave up 5 runs in 4 and 1/3 innings of work.

SAM AT JESSICA
Mighty Acorns... 1 0 0 2 0 0 4 4 0 - 11 15 1
2 much baseball. 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 - 5 6 1
Win:Matsuzaka(3-0) Loss:Beckett(1-7) Save:Yabu(1st)
Homeruns- A.Pujols(8th), J.Inglett(1st), A.Gonzalez(13th)

The Sam Mighty Acorns had an easy time of it at Minute Maid Park defeating the
Jessica 2 much baseball by a score of 11 to 5.

In the top of the 7th inning Sam went on top for good scoring 4 runners on 4
hits. Sam out-hit Jessica for the game, 15 hits to 6.

Daisuke Matsuzaka(3-0) picked up the victory, allowing 5 runs in 6 and 1/3
innings. Matsuzaka got help from Keiichi Yabu who earned his 1st save. The
losing pitcher was Josh Beckett(1-7). He allowed 10 hits and no walks in 6
innings.










Monday, May 25, 2009

May 25, 2009




Strat-O-Matic Report






NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Deseret League Date: 5/26/2009

TYLER AT LONI
Baseball Stars.. 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 - 10 13 1
Green Monstahs.. 0 1 0 0 4 0 1 0 6 - 12 14 2
Win:Gregg(2-4) Loss:Wood(0-1)
Homeruns- P.Burrell(14th), G.Soto(6th), A.Huff(5th)

In a thrilling finish the Loni Green Monstahs won in dramatic fashion coming
back to beat the Tyler Baseball Stars by the count of 12 to 10.

Loni had the game winning rally in the bottom of the 9th inning when they
scored 6 runs on 4 hits. The big moment was provided by Aubrey Huff who came
through for the home fans when he lost the ball over the fence for three runs
(his 5th of the season). Loni rapped out 14 hits for the night.

The victory went to Kevin Gregg(2-4) who went 1 and 1/3 innings, allowing no
runs. Kerry Wood(0-1) was charged with the loss in relief.

'What a game!,' Gregg said afterward. 'When we won it I almost couldn't
believe it!'

BEN AT CRAIG
Free K Mitchell. 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 0 2 - 8 16 0
Boys of Summer.. 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 6 - 9 12 1
Win:Carlson(3-2) Loss:Bennett(3-3) Save:Soria(7th)
Homeruns- C.Ransom(2nd), C.Blake(4th), C.Jones(10th), P.Fielder(8th),
T.Wigginton(3rd), N.Markakis(5th)

Nick Markakis cracked a homer and had 3 RBI at Coors Field where the Craig
Boys of Summer beat the Ben Free K Mitchell by the score of 9 to 8.

The Craig fans enjoyed the offense provided by Markakis. He laced a base-hit
in the 3rd inning, cleared the fences for a two-run home run (his 5th of the
season) in the 7th inning and doubled scoring a run in the 8th inning. Ben
threatened in the 9th but Craig was able to put down the rally.

Jesse Carlson(3-2) allowed 1 run in 1 and 2/3 innings, and picked up the
victory. Joakim Soria gained credit for his 7th save. Jeff Bennett(3-3)
absorbed the loss in relief.

'This was a tough loss,' said Ben Stapley, 'the kind that sticks with you for
awhile.'

JASON AT TERRY
Stapley Luck.... 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 - 4 8 0
Blast U Balls... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 6 1
Win:Halladay(5-4) Loss:Meche(4-3) Save:Wagner(5th)
Homeruns- C.Utley(4th), K.Youkilis(10th)

At Candlestick Park the Jason Stapley Luck outscored the Terry Blast U Balls 4
to 1.

Jason wasted no time and took the lead in the first inning scoring one runner.
Jason managed 8 hits in their victory.

The winning pitcher was Roy Halladay(5-4) who allowed 1 run in 8 innings.
Halladay was helped out by Billy Wagner who recorded his 5th save. Gil
Meche(4-3) was the loser. He pitched 6 and 1/3 innings allowing 8 hits and 1
walk.

With this win, Jason has a 24-19 record. They have been 7-3 lately. Terry has
a record of 20-20 after the loss.

TREVOR AT JOHN
Fencebusters.... 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 - 3 9 0
Fab 9........... 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 - 4 7 0
Win:Jimenez(2-3) Loss:Baker(3-2) Save:Ramirez(2nd)
Homeruns- M.Aviles(6th), M.Cabrera(5th), D.Ortiz(12th)

29,603 fans were treated to a fine game at Yankee Stadium as only one run
separated the combatants at game's end. The John Fab 9 won by the slimmest
of margins, 4 to 3.

John took the lead for keeps in the bottom of the 5th inning plating an
isolated run. John finished with 7 hits in the victory.

Ubaldo Jimenez(2-3) picked up the victory, allowing 3 runs in 6 and 1/3
innings. Jimenez got help from Ramon Ramirez who was credited with his 2nd
save. Scott Baker(3-2) took the loss. He was touched for 3 homeruns in his
5 and 1/3 innings of work.


SAM AT JESSICA
Mighty Acorns... 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 - 4 7 0
2 much baseball. 1 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 - 6 8 0
Win:Kazmir(4-1) Loss:Sonnanstine(3-7) Save:Lidge(8th)
Homeruns- A.Pujols(7th), M.Holliday(7th), L.Scott(11th)

In a close game the Jessica 2 much baseball got by the Sam Mighty Acorns by
the score of 6 to 4.

Scott Kazmir(4-1) pitched well for Jessica in their victory. He surrendered 5
hits and 4 walks in 6 and 2/3 innings. Kazmir recorded 7 strikeouts.
Jessica had a total of 8 hits for the game.

Kazmir got relief help from Brad Lidge who gained credit for his 8th save.
The losing pitcher was Andy Sonnanstine(3-7). He pitched 4 and 1/3 innings
giving up 5 hits and 6 walks.









Sunday, May 24, 2009

Standings 5/24/09




Strat-O-Matic Report






NEWSPAPER STYLE RECAP FOR 2009 Deseret League Date: 5/25/2009

TEAM WON LOST BATTING AVERAGE HOME RUNS RUNS BATTED IN
2009 CRA 26 16 I.Kinsler SAM .367 P.Burrell TYL 13 R.Howard CRA 34
2009 BEN 24 18 P.Fielder BEN .357 A.Gonzale JES 12 J.Dye TRE 31
2009 JAS 23 19 D.Lee TER .322 A.Ramirez BEN 11 A.Ramirez BEN 29
2009 TYL 22 20 M.Aviles JON .320 R.Howard CRA 11 P.Burrell TYL 29
2009 TER 20 19 C.Lee LON .320 D.Ortiz JON 11 OTHERS TIED W 28
2009 SAM 20 22
2009 TRE 20 22 WINS SAVES ERA
2009 JON 18 24 T.Lincecu JAS 8 B.Fuentes TER 11 C.Sabathi TRE 1.48
2009 LON 18 24 J.Shields LON 6 J.Nathan TRE 10 T.Lincecu JAS 1.75
2009 JES 16 23 OTHERS TIED W 5 C.Marmol BEN 9 J.Litsch BEN 2.40
K.Wood TYL 9 J.Shields LON 2.67
M.Rivera SAM 9 M.Cain SAM 3.19

CUR HIT STREAK STOLEN BASES STRIKEOUTS
M.Young SAM 10 B.Roberts TRE 16 T.Lincecu JAS 71
T.Hunter TER 9 J.Reyes CRA 12 C.Sabathi TRE 67
OTHERS TIED W 6 B.Upton TRE 12 R.Hallada JAS 61
J.Rollins BEN 10 E.Volquez BEN 61
OTHERS TIED W 6 E.Santana TER 56

YESTERDAY'S GAMES TODAY'S SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE STARTERS
TER 18 at JES 8 TYL-Oswalt(1-4, 4.39) at LON-Shields(6-1, 2.67)
CRA 3 at SAM 5 BEN-Moyer(3-3, 6.06) at CRA-Greinke(5-2, 4.99)
TYL 3 at TRE 1 JAS-Hallada(4-4, 4.45) at TER-Santana(3-4, 4.64)
BEN 10 at JON 11 TRE-Haren(4-4, 5.59) at JON-Lohse(4-3, 4.08)
JAS 3 at LON 1 SAM-Sonnans(3-6, 6.90) at JES-Kazmir(3-1, 5.19)

YESTERDAY'S BEST PERFORMANCES
BATTER TM OPP AB R H RB BB Ks HR SB
A.Laroche BEN JON 3 2 2 4 1 0 1 0
J.Damon JES TER 4 2 3 3 0 0 1 0
E.Encarnacion TER JES 5 1 3 4 0 0 1 0
A.Dunn JON BEN 3 1 1 3 1 1 1 0
N.Swisher JON BEN 6 1 2 5 0 1 1 0

PITCHER TM OPP INN H R ER BB Ks HR WLS
J.Arredondo SAM CRA 4.0 1 0 0 0 5 0
B.Ryan SAM CRA 1.0 0 0 0 1 2 0 W
J.Soria CRA SAM 3.0 1 0 0 1 2 0
J.Saunders JAS LON 6.2 6 1 1 2 4 0 W
D.Lowe TYL TRE 8.1 10 1 1 1 7 0 W

WHO'S HOT - BEST IN LAST 10 DAYS
BATTER TM AVG AB H RB BB HR PITCHER TM IP H ER BB Ks HR WLS
C.Jones BEN .385 26 10 8 4 4 J.Saunders JAS 16 10 1 4 11 0 200
C.Granderson SAM .357 28 10 4 10 2 J.Nathan TRE 10 4 2 3 12 0 005
D.Lee TER .375 40 15 15 2 3 T.Lincecum JAS 14 10 1 5 18 0 200
I.Kinsler SAM .343 35 12 10 4 2 C.Sabathia TRE 23 22 4 5 26 1 110
J.Peralta JES .417 24 10 4 4 1 M.Garza JES 14 9 2 6 17 0 100

WHO'S NOT - WORST IN LAST 10 DAYS
BATTER TM AVG AB H RB BB HR PITCHER TM IP H ER BB Ks HR WLS
N.McLouth JES .171 41 7 1 0 0 J.Verlander CRA 11 18 14 5 6 3 020
D.Uggla LON .152 33 5 0 2 0 J.Guthrie TER 12 15 13 3 9 5 030
R.Ankiel JES .125 24 3 0 3 0 H.Kuroda TER 9 16 12 6 7 3 010
J.Reyes CRA .205 44 9 1 2 0 R.Halladay JAS 11 21 14 4 12 2 120
S.Victorino JAS .212 33 7 1 2 0 J.Beckett JES 6 12 8 2 7 3 010

INJURY REPORT
D.Navarro, Jason - 4 more games
R.Winn, Jason - 1 more games
T.Lilly, Jason - 1 more games
M.Izturis, Loni - 3 more games
B.Hawpe, Loni - 5 more games
R.Durham, Loni - 6 more games
R.Doumit, Jessica - 3 more games
J.Giambi, Trevor - 1 more games
M.Rivera, Sam - 5 more games








May 24, 2009




Strat-O-Matic Report






NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Deseret League Date: 5/25/2009

TERRY AT JESSICA
Blast U Balls... 5 1 0 0 7 0 1 2 2 - 18 22 1
2 much baseball. 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 4 - 8 9 1
Win:Hamels(5-2) Loss:Beckett(1-6)
Homeruns- E.Encarnacion(6th), H.Pence(5th), K.Shoppach(10th), A.Gonzalez(12th),
J.Damon(1st)

Hunter Pence homered and had 2 RBI as the Jessica 2 much baseball were badly
beaten by the Terry Blast U Balls, 18 to 8.

Pence led the offense for Terry. He smashed a solo-shot out of the park (his
5th of the season) in the 1st inning, tripled knocking in a run in the 5th
inning and doubled in the 7th inning. Terry kept the scorekeepers busy in
the 1st inning with 5 runs on 5 hits and the 5th inning which saw them plate
7 runs on 6 hits. Terry had many opportunities throughout the game and
scored in 6 separate innings.

Cole Hamels(5-2) picked up the victory, allowing 7 runs in 8 and 1/3 innings.
Josh Beckett(1-6) was hit with the loss.

CRAIG AT SAM
Boys of Summer.. 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 8 0
Mighty Acorns... 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 - 5 7 0
Win:Ryan(1-0) Loss:Bruney(1-1)
Homeruns- I.Kinsler(6th), A.Pujols(6th)

Jose Arredondo had a strong outing as the Sam Mighty Acorns defeated the Craig
Boys of Summer in 13 innings by a score of 5 to 3 at Wrigley Field.

The score was tied at 3 after nine. Sam won the game in the 13th inning.
After an out was recorded, Ian Kinsler opened up the rally as he doubled.
Albert Pujols followed and he smashed a two-run homer (his 6th of the season)
making Sam the victor and beginning a joyous home town celebration. Sam
managed 7 hits in their victory.

B.J. Ryan(1-0) got credit for the victory, pitching 1 inning and allowing no
runs. Brian Bruney(1-1) took the loss in relief. He allowed 2 hits and no
walks in 1 and 1/3 innings.


TYLER AT TREVOR
Baseball Stars.. 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 9 0
Fencebusters.... 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 11 0
Win:Lowe(3-5) Loss:Sabathia(3-2) Save:Wood(9th)
Homeruns- R.Ludwick(5th)

Dustin Pedroia had 2 base hits at AT&T Park where the Tyler Baseball Stars
beat the Trevor Fencebusters 3 to 1.

Tyler delivered all the runs required in the 1st inning with 3 runs using 3
hits. Pedroia led off and started the rally when he doubled. Grady Sizemore
came next and he delivered a single. Ryan Ludwick then lofted a three-run
'big-fly' (his 5th of the season). Jim Thome got his chance to keep things
going, but he went down on strikes. That was all the offense they were to
need. Neither team managed to score after the 3rd inning.

The victory was credited to Derek Lowe(3-5) who went 8 and 1/3 innings,
allowing 1 run. Lowe got relief help from Kerry Wood who gained credit for
his 9th save. C.C. Sabathia(3-2) ended up with the loss.

With this win, Tyler has a 22-20 record. They have been 5-5 lately. With an
impressive recent record of 8-2, Trevor hopes this will only be an isolated
loss - followed by another nice run.

BEN AT JOHN
Free K Mitchell. 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 - 10 12 1
Fab 9........... 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 7 - 11 14 0
Win:Hanrahan(2-0) Loss:Marmol(0-1)
Homeruns- P.Fielder(7th), A.Laroche(3rd), N.Swisher(6th), A.Dunn(8th)

In a thrilling finish the John Fab 9 won in dramatic fashion coming back to
beat the Ben Free K Mitchell by the count of 11 to 10.

The difference in the game was the offensive outburst by John in the bottom of
the 9th inning as they ripped Ben for 7 runs on 5 hits. The key at-bat was
by Nick Swisher who elicited a roar from the hometown fans when he emptied
the bases with a Grand Slam homerun (his 6th of the season). John totaled 14
hits on the afternoon.

The win went to Joel Hanrahan(2-0) who allowed 2 runs in 2 innings. Carlos
Marmol(0-1) was given the loss in relief. John Morrey was ebullient after
the game, 'It's great to win a hard fought game like that. Our guys just
weren't going to be denied. And did you see the fans - they were going wild!
Yes sir, a very enjoyable win this afternoon!'

JASON AT LONI
Stapley Luck.... 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 3 7 0
Green Monstahs.. 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 1 7 1
Win:Saunders(4-5) Loss:Buehrle(0-7) Save:Hoffman(3rd)
Homeruns- C.Delgado(9th)

At Fenway Park, the Loni faithful were treated to an intriguing pitcher's
duel. Joe Saunders(4-5) finally bested his Loni counterpart, Mark
Buehrle(0-7), by the score of 3 to 1.

In the top of the 2nd inning Jason went on top for good plating an isolated
run. After an out was recorded, Carlos Delgado hit a bases-empty home run
(his 9th of the season). Jason and Loni each finished the afternoon with 7
hits.

Saunders got help from Trevor Hoffman who was credited with his 3rd save.
Buehrle was tagged with the loss. He gave up just 3 runs and 7 hits in 9
innings.










May 23, 2009




Strat-O-Matic Report






NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Deseret League Date: 5/24/2009

TERRY AT JESSICA
Blast U Balls... 0 2 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 - 7 13 0
2 much baseball. 1 0 2 3 0 0 3 0 - 9 13 0
Win:Webb(2-3) Loss:Kuroda(3-3) Save:Lidge(7th)
Homeruns- T.Hunter-2(4th), J.Bay(8th), H.Pence(4th), E.Dukes(6th),
E.Longoria(4th)

Evan Longoria left the yard and had 3 RBI at Minute Maid Park as the Jessica 2
much baseball beat the Terry Blast U Balls 9 to 7.

Jessica jumped on top of Terry in the 3rd inning scoring 2 runners on 2 hits.
The big moment was provided by Mike Fontenot who electrified Minute Maid Park
when he banged out a single plating two runs. Terry had a chance to come
back in the 9th but they came up short.

The win was credited to Brandon Webb(2-3) who went 6 and 1/3 innings allowing
5 runs. Webb got help from Brad Lidge who earned his 7th save. Hiroki
Kuroda(3-3) took the loss. He got hit hard, allowing 10 hits and 4 walks in
5 and 2/3 innings.


CRAIG AT SAM
Boys of Summer.. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 - 6 9 1
Mighty Acorns... 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 - 4 9 0
Win:Bruney(1-0) Loss:Cruz(1-1) Save:Carlson(1st)
Homeruns- V.Guerrero(9th)

In a good matchup it was the Craig Boys of Summer 6, the Sam Mighty Acorns 4
at Wrigley Field.

Craig came up with the deciding runs in the top of the 8th inning when they
scored 4 runs on 3 hits. The teams had been locked in a scoreless duel until
the 7th inning.

Brian Bruney(1-0) got the win allowing 2 runs in 2 innings. Jesse Carlson was
credited with his 1st save. Juan Cruz(1-1) was tagged with the loss in
relief.


TYLER AT TREVOR
Baseball Stars.. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 5 0
Fencebusters.... 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 5 0
Win:Jurrjens(4-3) Loss:Nolasco(4-2) Save:Nathan(10th)
Homeruns- H.Ramirez(6th)

Jair Jurrjens(4-3) and Ricky Nolasco(4-2) treated the Trevor fans to a fine
pitching duel at AT&T Park. The Trevor Fencebusters eventually emerged as
victors over the Tyler Baseball Stars by the score of 2 to 0.

Tyler fell behind quickly as the Trevor offense came through in the first
inning as they scored 2 runs on 2 base hits. That was all the offense they
were to need. The pitchers took over after the 1st inning as neither team
was able to score again.

Joe Nathan got the save, his 10th.

BEN AT JOHN
Free K Mitchell. 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 - 5 12 0
Fab 9........... 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 8 0
Win:Dempster(5-3) Loss:Danks(3-2) Save:Marmol(9th)
Homeruns- J.Rollins(2nd), C.Jones(9th), P.Fielder(6th)

Designated hitter Prince Fielder connected with a 'big fly' at Yankee Stadium
where the Ben Free K Mitchell beat the John Fab 9 5 to 1.

Ben took the lead for good in the 2nd inning plating an isolated run using 2
hits. Ben ended up with 12 hits for the game while John had 8.

Ryan Dempster(5-3) was the winner allowing 1 run in 5 and 2/3 innings.
Dempster was helped out by Carlos Marmol who recorded his 9th save. John
Danks(3-2) was given the loss.


JASON AT LONI
Stapley Luck.... 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 - 5 7 0
Green Monstahs.. 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 8 2
Win:Lincecum(8-0) Loss:Peavy(4-2) Save:Balfour(3rd)
Homeruns- K.Youkilis(9th)

Third baseman Chone Figgins had 2 base hits at Fenway Park where the Jason
Stapley Luck beat the Loni Green Monstahs by the score of 5 to 1.

Jason scored 3 runs in the 6th inning. The critical plate appearance was by
Kevin Youkilis who disappointed the partisan crowd when he bombed a two-run
dinger (his 9th of the season). Jason rapped out 7 hits for the afternoon.

The winning pitcher was Tim Lincecum(8-0) who allowed 1 run in 6 and 1/3
innings. Grant Balfour recorded the save, his 3rd. Jake Peavy(4-2) was the
loser. He surrendered 5 runs and 6 hits in 6 and 2/3 innings.










Friday, May 22, 2009

May 22, 2009




Strat-O-Matic Report






NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Deseret League Date: 5/23/2009

TERRY AT JESSICA
Blast U Balls... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 3 2
2 much baseball. 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 - 3 6 0
Win:Garza(3-2) Loss:Guthrie(2-5) Save:Lidge(6th)
Homeruns- A.Ethier(1st), L.Scott(10th)

Matt Garza went 8 strong innings and third baseman Nick Punto had 2 base hits
at Minute Maid Park as the Jessica 2 much baseball beat the Terry Blast U
Balls 3 to 0.

Jessica took the lead for keeps in the 2nd inning plating an isolated run.
That early scoring was all that Garza(3-2) needed. Jessica out-hit Terry for
the game, 6 hits to 3.

Garza got help from Brad Lidge who was credited with his 6th save. Jeremy
Guthrie(2-5) was tagged with the loss. He pitched 6 innings giving up 4 hits
and 1 walk.

CRAIG AT SAM
Boys of Summer.. 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 - 4 10 1
Mighty Acorns... 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 - 3 9 1
Win:Carlson(2-2) Loss:Arredondo(0-1) Save:Buchholz(4th)
Homeruns- A.Ramirez(6th)

Catcher A.J. Pierzynski had 4 hits and 2 RBI at Wrigley Field as the Craig
Boys of Summer beat the Sam Mighty Acorns in 12 innings by the count of 4 to
3.

The score was tied at 3 after nine. Craig ended up winning it in the 12th
inning. Jose Reyes tripled. Pierzynski stepped into the batter's box and he
singled. Ryan Howard then drew a walk. Mike Jacobs dug into the batters box
next, but he struck out. Craig had 10 hits for the night.

Jesse Carlson(2-2) got the win allowing no runs in 3 innings. Taylor Buchholz
earned his 4th save. Jose Arredondo(0-1) was the losing pitcher in relief.
He gave up 2 hits and 1 walk in 1 and 2/3 innings.

With this win, Craig has a league leading 25-15 record. They have been 4-6
lately. With this loss, Sam has a 5-5 record of late, 19-21 overall.

TYLER AT TREVOR
Baseball Stars.. 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 - 3 7 0
Fencebusters.... 2 1 0 1 1 0 2 0 - 7 11 0
Win:Zambrano(3-5) Loss:Maholm(2-3) Save:Geary(1st)
Homeruns- J.Thome(7th), B.Roberts(5th), M.Scutaro(2nd)

Brian Roberts had 4 hits and 4 RBI as the Trevor Fencebusters defeated the
Tyler Baseball Stars 7 to 3 at AT&T Park.

Roberts enjoyed a big evening at the plate. He lifted one out of the park for
a two run home run (his 5th of the season) in the 1st inning, doubled in the
3rd inning, doubled plating a run in the 5th inning and hit a single knocking
in a run in the 7th inning. For the game Trevor out-hit Tyler 11 to 7.

The win was credited to Carlos Zambrano(3-5) who went 8 and 1/3 innings
allowing 3 runs. Zambrano was helped out by Geoff Geary who recorded his 1st
save. Paul Maholm(2-3) suffered the loss. He got hit hard, allowing 9 hits
and 3 walks in 6 and 1/3 innings.


BEN AT JOHN
Free K Mitchell. 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 - 3 10 2
Fab 9........... 0 6 0 3 0 0 1 0 - 10 13 0
Win:Sheets(2-3) Loss:Hudson(2-2)
Homeruns- N.Swisher(5th)

The John Fab 9 easily topped the Ben Free K Mitchell; the final score was 10
to 3.

Ben Sheets(2-3) gave John a solid outing. He went 8 innings surrendering 9
hits and 1 walk. John had 13 hits overall, while Ben had 10.

Tim Hudson(2-2) took the loss. He pitched 1 and 1/3 innings allowing 6 hits
and no walks.

JASON AT LONI
Stapley Luck.... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 5 1
Green Monstahs.. 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 3 - 6 8 0
Win:Lester(3-3) Loss:Lilly(2-3) Save:Tallet(1st)

Jon Lester(3-3), with relief help from Brian Tallet, blanked the Jason Stapley
Luck at Fenway Park. The Loni Green Monstahs scored scored 6 runs for the
victory.

Loni took the lead for good in the bottom of the 2nd inning scoring one
runner. That scoring would be all that was needed. Jason was out-hit by
Loni, 8 hits to 5.

Tallet gained credit for his 1st save. Ted Lilly(2-3) ended up with the loss.
He surrendered 2 runs and 4 hits in 4 and 2/3 innings.









Thursday, May 21, 2009

May 21, 2009




Strat-O-Matic Report






NEWSPAPER GAME STORIES FOR 2009 Deseret League Date: 5/22/2009

LONI AT TERRY
Green Monstahs.. 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 - 2 6 2
Blast U Balls... 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 - 3 8 1
Win:Meche(4-2) Loss:Hernandez(2-3) Save:Nelson(1st)
Homeruns- D.Wright(8th)

One run was the difference at Candlestick Park as the Terry Blast U Balls
defeated the Loni Green Monstahs 3 to 2.

Loni never recovered after Terry took the lead in the bottom of the 2nd inning
plating an isolated run utilizing 2 base hits. Loni threatened in the 9th
but their rally came up short.

Gil Meche(4-2) got the win allowing 1 run in 5 and 2/3 innings. Joe Nelson
earned his 1st save. Felix Hernandez(2-3) was the losing pitcher. 'We
didn't get the key hits when we needed them' Loni Stapley said. 'We did what
we could, we just didn't pull out the win. What can you say?'

JOHN AT CRAIG
Fab 9........... 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 2 2
Boys of Summer.. 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 3 0
Win:Greinke(5-2) Loss:Jimenez(1-3) Save:Soria(6th)
Homeruns- A.Ramirez(5th)

Third baseman Aramis Ramirez connected with a 'big fly' at Coors Field where
the Craig Boys of Summer beat the John Fab 9 3 to 2.

John was unable to claim the lead after Craig went ahead in the bottom of the
3rd inning scoring a single run. That early run support was enough for Zack
Greinke(5-2) and Craig. The pitchers took over after the 3rd inning as
neither team was able to score again.

Greinke got help from Joakim Soria who was credited with his 6th save. Ubaldo
Jimenez(1-3) was tagged with the loss. He pitched 5 and 1/3 innings and
surrendered 2 hits and 2 walks.

JASON AT SAM
Stapley Luck.... 0 0 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 - 6 11 0
Mighty Acorns... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 - 2 7 0
Win:Halladay(4-4) Loss:Sonnanstine(3-6)
Homeruns- C.Delgado(8th), A.Rios(2nd), C.Granderson(6th)

Chone Figgins had 3 base hits as the Jason Stapley Luck outscored the Sam
Mighty Acorns 6 to 2.

Jason had 4 runs cross the plate in the 5th inning when they had 4 base hits.
The highlight belonged to Carlos Delgado who quieted the crowd when he
clubbed a three-run home run (his 8th of the season). Overall Jason out-hit
Sam 11 to 7.

Roy Halladay(4-4) went 7 and 1/3 innings allowing 2 runs for the victory. The
loss was charged to Andy Sonnanstine(3-6). He surrendered 7 hits and no
walks in 4 and 2/3 innings.


JESSICA AT TREVOR
2 much baseball. 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 4 0
Fencebusters.... 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 - 5 10 0
Win:Haren(4-4) Loss:Wang(0-1) Save:Nathan(9th)
Homeruns- J.Dye(9th)

Dan Haren carried a no-hitter into the 7th inning as the Trevor Fencebusters
defeated the Jessica 2 much baseball 5 to 1 at AT&T Park.

Haren(4-4) gave Trevor a solid outing. He allowed only 4 hits and 3 walks in
8 and 1/3 innings. Haren recorded 9 strikeouts. The right-handed Haren lost
his no-hit bid when Adrian Beltre singled with two outs in the 7th inning.
Trevor out-hit Jessica for the game, 10 hits to 4.

Haren got help from Joe Nathan who earned his 9th save. Chien-Ming Wang(0-1)
absorbed the loss. He pitched 5 and 1/3 innings giving up 7 hits and 1
walk.


TYLER AT BEN
Baseball Stars.. 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 - 3 8 0
Free K Mitchell. 0 0 0 0 4 1 3 0 - 8 10 0
Win:Kuo(2-1) Loss:Oswalt(1-4) Save:Wade(1st)
Homeruns- J.Thome(6th), J.Hamilton(6th), M.Napoli(7th), A.Ramirez(11th)

Mike Napoli jacked one out of the ballyard and had 2 RBI as the Ben Free K
Mitchell defeated the Tyler Baseball Stars by a score of 8 to 3 at Ebbetts
Field.

Ben scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 5th inning with the help of 3 hits.
The key offensive moment was provided by Alexei Ramirez who made the
home-town crowd a happy bunch when he cleared the fences for a two-run home
run (his 11th of the season). Ben managed 10 hits in their victory.

The win went to Hong-Chih Kuo(2-1) who allowed 3 runs in 5 and 1/3 innings.
Cory Wade got the save, his 1st. Roy Oswalt(1-4) suffered the loss. He
allowed 3 homeruns in 6 and 2/3 innings of work.










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