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Saturday, September 7, 2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013
WWFB Week 3 Report
Sharks 29 AT Raiders 7
This game was just ridiculous with the Sharks dominating in convincing fashion leading pitcher D.Gibson of the Raiders to say "I promise I'm not pitching this bad, they're just that good." Luke Zente had a game for the record books going 10-11 with 7 homeruns while his teammates chipped in with 9 homers of their own (Boles 5, M.Gibson 4). The only bright spot for the Raiders was D.Gibson going 7-7 but his performance wasn't enough to bring his team within 3 touch downs of the Sharks.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Luke Zente (10-11) 7 HR's, 14 RBI's
Raiders 8 AT Classics 9
Through 1.2 innings this game seemed like a pitcher's duel as Christian Martin no hit the Raiders in the first inning and Dylan Gibson had gotten two outs while holding the Classics scoreless. That's when things changed with the Classics busting out 5 runs in a 2 out rally to take the lead. The Raiders battled back posting 4 runs in the 2nd but that total was matched by the Classics in the bottom half of the inning giving them a 9-4 lead heading into the top of the 3rd, while the Raiders put up a fight they couldn't muster enough run support to keep the game going losing 9-8.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Christian Martin (3-4) 1 HR, 4 RBI's...3 IP, 8 RA, 6 K's
Sharks 17 AT Classics 16
The Sharks looked like they were about to breeze through another game when they jumped out to a 17-2 lead heading into the bottom of the 2nd led by Michael Gibson who hit a homerun in his first four at bats, but that's when things changed. The Sharks had an opportunity to get out of the game on a run rule up 17-7 with 2 outs but a pop fly was dropped by Luke Zente and then later another error was made as Boles mishandled a routine throw to 2nd allowing the Classics to come back into this game closing the gap to 17-14 led by Jared Hall and his 3 homeruns. The Sharks came back up to the plate and for the first time all season were sat down 1,2,3 by Christian Martin which gave the Classics an excellent opportunity to knock off the Sharks needing only 4 runs. The bottom of the 3rd had a World Series type feel to it with pitcher Michael Gibson doing everything he could to keep the ball inside the ball park and he succeeded. The Classics closed the gap to 17-16 after walks and clutch hits and after Gold Glove favorite Matt Boles mishandled a flyball the Classics were able to load the bases up but the next at bat yielded a ground out to 2nd and allowed the Sharks to escape unscathed.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Michael Gibson (7-9) 4 HR's 10 RBI's...3 IP, 16 RA, 1 K
MVP WATCH
1. Luke Zente (40-51) .784, 16 HR's, 35 RBI's - Launching 7 HR's in one game and leading the league in average, Luke is becoming arguably the most feared hitter in the game.
2. Michael Gibson (34-49) .694, 18 HR's, 37 RBI's - Leading the league in homeruns and coming to play against the defending World Series champion Classics and pulling out a win to keep his Sharks undefeated has M.Gibson heavily in the MVP discussion.
3. Matt Boles (37-48) .771, 15 HR's, 35 RBI's - Boles had a bit of an off game against the Classics but he's still on an MVP type pace this season and nobody hits a prettier home run ball than this guy.
4. Christian Martin (19-28) .679, 7 HR's, 18 RBI's - Basically if you don't play for the Sharks it's going to be a tough year to snag the MVP award but Christian led his team to a win over the Raiders yesterday, and was one big hit away from knocking off the Sharks which is good enough to snag 4th.
5. Matt Haas (25-38) .658, 11 HR's, 24 RBI's - Haas was downright pedestrian yesterday but he still leads all non Sharks in homers and if he could get going he has potential to shake up the list.
CY YOUNG WATCH
1. Michael Gibson (4-0) 11.44 ERA, 21 K's - When you're leading the league in ERA and you're yet to be beaten you'll be at the top of the CY Young watch.
2. Christian Martin (2-3) 12.46, 23 K's - Leads the league in strike outs and one of the most consistent pitchers in the league.
3. D.Gibson (2-4) 13.50, 13 K's - Got shelled yesterday in the Sharks game but still arguably has the best pitches and most movement out of anyone.
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR WATCH
1. Luke Zente (40-51) .784, 16 HR's, 35 RBI's - This one is probably wrapped up.
2. Addison Powell (12-21) .571, 5 HR's, 13 RBI's - Solid stats but he'll have to play unreal to catch Luke.
COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR
1. Adam Dickinson (9-17) .522, 1 HR, 7 RBI's
GOLD GLOVE WATCH PITCHER
1. Dylan Gibson - made a sick double play yesterday, it's gonna take some web gems by everyone else to knock him off this spot.
GOLD GLOVE WATCH FIELDERS
1. Matt Haas - What can you say this guy is the fielder to have just missed an incredible behind the back put out at 2nd yesterday.
2. Matt Boles - Dropped a flyball yesterday for the first time all year but is still by far the smoothest fielder in the league.
3. Daniel Lawson - Made his debut and while his bat wasn't quite ready for prime time, his fielding as always was.
SILVER SLUGGERS WATCH
1. Luke Zente (40-51) .784, 16 HR's, 35 RBI's - As said above could very well be the most feared hitter in the game and the most puzzling to get out.
2. Michael Gibson (34-49) .694, 18 HR's, 37 RBI's - Leading the league in homers and seems to be just heating up.
3. Matt Boles (37-48) .771, 15 HR's, 35 RBI's - Look you're basically just splitting hairs when it comes to ordering the Silver Sluggers all three have been on ridiculous paces.
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER WATCH
1. Adam Dickinson (9-17) .522, 1 HR, 7 RBI's
This game was just ridiculous with the Sharks dominating in convincing fashion leading pitcher D.Gibson of the Raiders to say "I promise I'm not pitching this bad, they're just that good." Luke Zente had a game for the record books going 10-11 with 7 homeruns while his teammates chipped in with 9 homers of their own (Boles 5, M.Gibson 4). The only bright spot for the Raiders was D.Gibson going 7-7 but his performance wasn't enough to bring his team within 3 touch downs of the Sharks.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Luke Zente (10-11) 7 HR's, 14 RBI's
Raiders 8 AT Classics 9
Through 1.2 innings this game seemed like a pitcher's duel as Christian Martin no hit the Raiders in the first inning and Dylan Gibson had gotten two outs while holding the Classics scoreless. That's when things changed with the Classics busting out 5 runs in a 2 out rally to take the lead. The Raiders battled back posting 4 runs in the 2nd but that total was matched by the Classics in the bottom half of the inning giving them a 9-4 lead heading into the top of the 3rd, while the Raiders put up a fight they couldn't muster enough run support to keep the game going losing 9-8.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Christian Martin (3-4) 1 HR, 4 RBI's...3 IP, 8 RA, 6 K's
Sharks 17 AT Classics 16
The Sharks looked like they were about to breeze through another game when they jumped out to a 17-2 lead heading into the bottom of the 2nd led by Michael Gibson who hit a homerun in his first four at bats, but that's when things changed. The Sharks had an opportunity to get out of the game on a run rule up 17-7 with 2 outs but a pop fly was dropped by Luke Zente and then later another error was made as Boles mishandled a routine throw to 2nd allowing the Classics to come back into this game closing the gap to 17-14 led by Jared Hall and his 3 homeruns. The Sharks came back up to the plate and for the first time all season were sat down 1,2,3 by Christian Martin which gave the Classics an excellent opportunity to knock off the Sharks needing only 4 runs. The bottom of the 3rd had a World Series type feel to it with pitcher Michael Gibson doing everything he could to keep the ball inside the ball park and he succeeded. The Classics closed the gap to 17-16 after walks and clutch hits and after Gold Glove favorite Matt Boles mishandled a flyball the Classics were able to load the bases up but the next at bat yielded a ground out to 2nd and allowed the Sharks to escape unscathed.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Michael Gibson (7-9) 4 HR's 10 RBI's...3 IP, 16 RA, 1 K
MVP WATCH
1. Luke Zente (40-51) .784, 16 HR's, 35 RBI's - Launching 7 HR's in one game and leading the league in average, Luke is becoming arguably the most feared hitter in the game.
2. Michael Gibson (34-49) .694, 18 HR's, 37 RBI's - Leading the league in homeruns and coming to play against the defending World Series champion Classics and pulling out a win to keep his Sharks undefeated has M.Gibson heavily in the MVP discussion.
3. Matt Boles (37-48) .771, 15 HR's, 35 RBI's - Boles had a bit of an off game against the Classics but he's still on an MVP type pace this season and nobody hits a prettier home run ball than this guy.
4. Christian Martin (19-28) .679, 7 HR's, 18 RBI's - Basically if you don't play for the Sharks it's going to be a tough year to snag the MVP award but Christian led his team to a win over the Raiders yesterday, and was one big hit away from knocking off the Sharks which is good enough to snag 4th.
5. Matt Haas (25-38) .658, 11 HR's, 24 RBI's - Haas was downright pedestrian yesterday but he still leads all non Sharks in homers and if he could get going he has potential to shake up the list.
CY YOUNG WATCH
1. Michael Gibson (4-0) 11.44 ERA, 21 K's - When you're leading the league in ERA and you're yet to be beaten you'll be at the top of the CY Young watch.
2. Christian Martin (2-3) 12.46, 23 K's - Leads the league in strike outs and one of the most consistent pitchers in the league.
3. D.Gibson (2-4) 13.50, 13 K's - Got shelled yesterday in the Sharks game but still arguably has the best pitches and most movement out of anyone.
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR WATCH
1. Luke Zente (40-51) .784, 16 HR's, 35 RBI's - This one is probably wrapped up.
2. Addison Powell (12-21) .571, 5 HR's, 13 RBI's - Solid stats but he'll have to play unreal to catch Luke.
COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR
1. Adam Dickinson (9-17) .522, 1 HR, 7 RBI's
GOLD GLOVE WATCH PITCHER
1. Dylan Gibson - made a sick double play yesterday, it's gonna take some web gems by everyone else to knock him off this spot.
GOLD GLOVE WATCH FIELDERS
1. Matt Haas - What can you say this guy is the fielder to have just missed an incredible behind the back put out at 2nd yesterday.
2. Matt Boles - Dropped a flyball yesterday for the first time all year but is still by far the smoothest fielder in the league.
3. Daniel Lawson - Made his debut and while his bat wasn't quite ready for prime time, his fielding as always was.
SILVER SLUGGERS WATCH
1. Luke Zente (40-51) .784, 16 HR's, 35 RBI's - As said above could very well be the most feared hitter in the game and the most puzzling to get out.
2. Michael Gibson (34-49) .694, 18 HR's, 37 RBI's - Leading the league in homers and seems to be just heating up.
3. Matt Boles (37-48) .771, 15 HR's, 35 RBI's - Look you're basically just splitting hairs when it comes to ordering the Silver Sluggers all three have been on ridiculous paces.
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER WATCH
1. Adam Dickinson (9-17) .522, 1 HR, 7 RBI's
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
WWFB Week 2 Report
Sharks 19 AT Sluggers 8 (Run Rule 2nd)
In week 1 when the Sharks and Sluggers matched up it was a tight game, this was a little different. The Sharks opened up the game with a 15 run 1st inning and were on cruise control after that. Matt Boles went a perfect 8-8 with 3 HR's leading the way as the Sharks smashed the Sluggers. Boles' MVP caliber performance was overshadowed however by his ridiculous 360 spin swing that saw him wind up on his back after one pitch. Jonathan Shelton and Carey Loggins hit well but neither could find a rhythm on the mound.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: M.Boles (8-8) 3 HR's 8 RBI's
Sluggers 12 AT Sharks 23 (Run Rule 2nd)
If you like home runs then this was the game for you. The two teams combined for an unreal 18 homers in just 2 innings of play. Phillip Bullock caught fire smashing 2 homers, Shelton also put on a strong showing at the plate with 3 homers and going into the bottom of the 2nd he had actually led the Sluggers to a 12-3 lead but after that it was all Sharks with the Super Star trio of M.Gibson (4 HR's), Boles (4 HR's), and Zente (2 HR's) combining for 10 homers and 20 runs to win the game in another run rule.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: M.Boles (8-9) 4 HR's 10 RBI's
Classics 14 AT Raiders 10
The Classics came into the week 0-2 and starving for a victory, and after some roster shuffling that's just what they got. Christian Martin had his break out game of 2013 slugging 4 homers and pitching well enough on the mound to lead his team to its first W of the year. Scotty Venable had a strong showing for the losing Raiders racking up 3 homers of his own.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: C.Martin (5-7) 4 HR's 10 RBI's
Raiders 11 AT Classics 1 (Run Rule 2nd)
Maybe the Classics were too busy enjoying their first victory but regardless the reason they failed to show up for the 2nd game. Matt Haas made a couple of big time plays in the field (and 3 homers at the plate), while Adam...did not (still a good guy though). Dylan Gibson managed to pitch a 5 hit 1 run game in a year that so far has been dominated by offense putting him in the forefront of CY Young talks.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: D.Gibson 2 IP 1 RA 3 K's
MVP WATCH
1. Matt Boles (23-27) .852, 9 HR's, 21 RBI's - The week he had moves Boles to the top of the list as he leads the league in batting average, 2nd in homers and RBI's all while playing for the undefeated Sharks.
2. Luke Zente (22-30) .733, 8 HR's, 18 RBI's - So far you could give the MVP to any Shark and no one could argue it. Luke is the catalyst of the juggernaut Sharks offense and already boasts multiple walk off homers on the year.
3. Michael Gibson (19-29) .655, 10 HR's, 21 RBI's - While the average is slumping a bit by his standards anytime you're leading the league in homers and play on the 1st place team you're going to be in MVP talks.
4. Matt Haas (18-26) .692, 9 HR's, 22 RBI's - Haas is one of the most feared hitters to go up against in water wiffle ball and the scary part is he has the potential to be even better than he's shown.
5. Christian Martin (12-17) .706, 5 HR's, 13 RBI's - After a quiet 1st week, Christian showed why he's considered to be among the game's stars. He put his team on his back to capture their first victory of the season. He's going to have to play more games like that if he wants to move the Classics up the standings and himself up the MVP ballot.
CY YOUNG WATCH
1. Michael Gibson (2-0) 11.40 ERA, 16K's - Yet to lose and leading the league in K's puts you at the top of the CY Young list
2. Dylan Gibson (2-2) 8.33 ERA, 10 K's - The only pitcher remaining in single digits for his ERA
3. Christian Martin (1-2) 14.57 ERA, 12 K's - Showed some flashes of his former CY Young type stuff
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR WATCH
1. Luke Zente (22-30) .733, 8 HR's, 18 RBI's - This award may already be wrapped up
COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR
1. Adam Dickinson (9-17) .522, 1 HR, 7 RBI - Rocky 2nd week but still playing great for a guy coming off a major elbow injury.
GOLD GLOVE WATCH PITCHER
1. Dylan Gibson - Same thing as last week no one has really made any big time plays on the mound yet
GOLD GLOVE WATCH FIELDERS
1. Matt Haas - Haas is a given he could drop every fly ball the rest of the year and still probably make this list, 10 times out of 10 if you hit the ball anywhere near Haas it's an out.
2. Matt Boles - Another smooth outfielder and the only other fielder in the league who can really give Haas a run for his money.
3. No Idea - This 3rd spot is wide open, Carey botched a play in the field this week, Tray botched a couple last week, Scotty hasn't shown the range, and Luke dropped one in week 1 so this third spot is wide open.
SILVER SLUGGERS WATCH
1. Matt Boles (23-27) .852, 9 HR's, 21 RBI's
2. Michael Gibson (19-29) .655, 10 HR's, 21 RBI's
3. Luke Zente (22-30) .733, 8 HR's, 18 RBI's
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER WATCH
1. Adam Dickinson (9-17) .522, 1 HR, 7 RBI
In week 1 when the Sharks and Sluggers matched up it was a tight game, this was a little different. The Sharks opened up the game with a 15 run 1st inning and were on cruise control after that. Matt Boles went a perfect 8-8 with 3 HR's leading the way as the Sharks smashed the Sluggers. Boles' MVP caliber performance was overshadowed however by his ridiculous 360 spin swing that saw him wind up on his back after one pitch. Jonathan Shelton and Carey Loggins hit well but neither could find a rhythm on the mound.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: M.Boles (8-8) 3 HR's 8 RBI's
Sluggers 12 AT Sharks 23 (Run Rule 2nd)
If you like home runs then this was the game for you. The two teams combined for an unreal 18 homers in just 2 innings of play. Phillip Bullock caught fire smashing 2 homers, Shelton also put on a strong showing at the plate with 3 homers and going into the bottom of the 2nd he had actually led the Sluggers to a 12-3 lead but after that it was all Sharks with the Super Star trio of M.Gibson (4 HR's), Boles (4 HR's), and Zente (2 HR's) combining for 10 homers and 20 runs to win the game in another run rule.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: M.Boles (8-9) 4 HR's 10 RBI's
Classics 14 AT Raiders 10
The Classics came into the week 0-2 and starving for a victory, and after some roster shuffling that's just what they got. Christian Martin had his break out game of 2013 slugging 4 homers and pitching well enough on the mound to lead his team to its first W of the year. Scotty Venable had a strong showing for the losing Raiders racking up 3 homers of his own.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: C.Martin (5-7) 4 HR's 10 RBI's
Raiders 11 AT Classics 1 (Run Rule 2nd)
Maybe the Classics were too busy enjoying their first victory but regardless the reason they failed to show up for the 2nd game. Matt Haas made a couple of big time plays in the field (and 3 homers at the plate), while Adam...did not (still a good guy though). Dylan Gibson managed to pitch a 5 hit 1 run game in a year that so far has been dominated by offense putting him in the forefront of CY Young talks.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: D.Gibson 2 IP 1 RA 3 K's
MVP WATCH
1. Matt Boles (23-27) .852, 9 HR's, 21 RBI's - The week he had moves Boles to the top of the list as he leads the league in batting average, 2nd in homers and RBI's all while playing for the undefeated Sharks.
2. Luke Zente (22-30) .733, 8 HR's, 18 RBI's - So far you could give the MVP to any Shark and no one could argue it. Luke is the catalyst of the juggernaut Sharks offense and already boasts multiple walk off homers on the year.
3. Michael Gibson (19-29) .655, 10 HR's, 21 RBI's - While the average is slumping a bit by his standards anytime you're leading the league in homers and play on the 1st place team you're going to be in MVP talks.
4. Matt Haas (18-26) .692, 9 HR's, 22 RBI's - Haas is one of the most feared hitters to go up against in water wiffle ball and the scary part is he has the potential to be even better than he's shown.
5. Christian Martin (12-17) .706, 5 HR's, 13 RBI's - After a quiet 1st week, Christian showed why he's considered to be among the game's stars. He put his team on his back to capture their first victory of the season. He's going to have to play more games like that if he wants to move the Classics up the standings and himself up the MVP ballot.
CY YOUNG WATCH
1. Michael Gibson (2-0) 11.40 ERA, 16K's - Yet to lose and leading the league in K's puts you at the top of the CY Young list
2. Dylan Gibson (2-2) 8.33 ERA, 10 K's - The only pitcher remaining in single digits for his ERA
3. Christian Martin (1-2) 14.57 ERA, 12 K's - Showed some flashes of his former CY Young type stuff
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR WATCH
1. Luke Zente (22-30) .733, 8 HR's, 18 RBI's - This award may already be wrapped up
COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR
1. Adam Dickinson (9-17) .522, 1 HR, 7 RBI - Rocky 2nd week but still playing great for a guy coming off a major elbow injury.
GOLD GLOVE WATCH PITCHER
1. Dylan Gibson - Same thing as last week no one has really made any big time plays on the mound yet
GOLD GLOVE WATCH FIELDERS
1. Matt Haas - Haas is a given he could drop every fly ball the rest of the year and still probably make this list, 10 times out of 10 if you hit the ball anywhere near Haas it's an out.
2. Matt Boles - Another smooth outfielder and the only other fielder in the league who can really give Haas a run for his money.
3. No Idea - This 3rd spot is wide open, Carey botched a play in the field this week, Tray botched a couple last week, Scotty hasn't shown the range, and Luke dropped one in week 1 so this third spot is wide open.
SILVER SLUGGERS WATCH
1. Matt Boles (23-27) .852, 9 HR's, 21 RBI's
2. Michael Gibson (19-29) .655, 10 HR's, 21 RBI's
3. Luke Zente (22-30) .733, 8 HR's, 18 RBI's
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER WATCH
1. Adam Dickinson (9-17) .522, 1 HR, 7 RBI
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
WWFB Week 1 Report
Raiders 13 AT Classics 2
Rematch of the 2012 World Series Championship series and kick off of the 2013 WWFB season resulted in the Raiders getting some revenge for last year. Matt Haas' hitting and Dylan Gibson's pitching led the way for the Raiders while Classics' ace Christian Martin struggled to find his groove on the mound and Will Essick looked lost at the plate. You have to think a lot of this was rust for the Classics and they'll round back to form as the season progresses.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: D.Gibson (6-7) 1 HR 5 RBI's, 2 IP 2 RA 2 K's
Sluggers 7 AT Sharks 8
The Sharks dream team made their debut against a very solid Sluggers team and won in a dog fight. M.Gibson's opening day pitching combined with his, Zente, and Boles' hitting was enough to pull out the victory with a walk off homer by Luke despite solid performances by Adam Dickinson and Carey Loggins both going 3-4. Once Taylor Ray heats up this Sharks team is going to be downright scary.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: M.Gibson (3-4) 2 HR's 3 RBI's, 3 IP 7 RA 4 K's
Classics 4 AT Sluggers 8
With the Classics still struggling to wake up Shelton took full advantage holding them to 4 runs and winning in pretty easy fashion. Adam Dickinson continued his early season tear going a perfect 4-4. While the Classics went another direction on the mound with Essick who was actually able to rack up 4 K's but it wasn't enough to keep the Sluggers from producing enough runs to walk away with a W in this one.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: A.Dickinson (4-4) 2 RBI's
Sharks 12 AT Raiders 11
If you like the long ball this was the game for you as the two teams combined for 13 homers (7 for Sharks). Although it was mostly an offensive game the critical moment came on a big time strike out when M.Gibson struck out M.Haas on a 3-2 count to end the game. Luke Zente and Scotty Venable were huge in this game each hitting 3 homers.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: L.Zente (5-7) 3 HR's 5 RBI's
MVP WATCH
1. Luke Zente (9-12) .750, 5 HR's, 8 RBI's
2. Adam Dickinson (7-8) .875, 1 HR, 6 RBI's
3. Matt Haas (9-14) .643, 4 HR's, 9 RBI's
4. Michael Gibson (6-10) .600, 4 HR's, 8 RBI's
5. Scott Venable (9-14) .643, 4 HR's, 7 RBI's
CY YOUNG WATCH
1. Michael Gibson (1-0) 9.00 ERA, 9 K's
2. Jonathan Shelton (1-1) 6.75 ERA, 6 K's
3. D.Gibson (1-1) 7.50 ERA, 4 K's
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR WATCH
1. Luke Zente (9-12) .750, 5 HR's, 8 RBI's
2. Addison Powell (3-7) .429, 0 HR's, 1 RBI
COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR
1. Adam Dickinson (7-8) .875, 1 HR, 6 RBI's
GOLD GLOVE WATCH PITCHER
1. Dylan Gibson - no pitchers really made any big time defensive plays but Dylan was back at it with his behind the back throws so for now he's being placed here but this is wide open.
GOLD GLOVE WATCH FIELDERS
1. Matt Haas - Without a doubt Haas played flawlessly in the field and made big time plays it's gonna take a lot to knock him off his perch as the top Gold Glove candidates.
2. Will Essick - Bobbled some plays but made a sick highlight reel catch that has him in the conversation for one of the three Gold Gloves early this season.
3. Carey Loggins - Didn't make any jaw dropping plays in the field but played well and didn't make any errors.
SILVER SLUGGERS WATCH
1. Luke Zente (9-12) .750, 5 HR's, 8 RBI's
2. Matt Haas (9-14) .643, 4 HR's 9 RBI's
3. Adam Dickinson (7-8) .875, 1 HR, 6 RBI's
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER WATCH
1. Adam Dickinson (7-8) .875, 1 HR, 6 RBI's
Rematch of the 2012 World Series Championship series and kick off of the 2013 WWFB season resulted in the Raiders getting some revenge for last year. Matt Haas' hitting and Dylan Gibson's pitching led the way for the Raiders while Classics' ace Christian Martin struggled to find his groove on the mound and Will Essick looked lost at the plate. You have to think a lot of this was rust for the Classics and they'll round back to form as the season progresses.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: D.Gibson (6-7) 1 HR 5 RBI's, 2 IP 2 RA 2 K's
Sluggers 7 AT Sharks 8
The Sharks dream team made their debut against a very solid Sluggers team and won in a dog fight. M.Gibson's opening day pitching combined with his, Zente, and Boles' hitting was enough to pull out the victory with a walk off homer by Luke despite solid performances by Adam Dickinson and Carey Loggins both going 3-4. Once Taylor Ray heats up this Sharks team is going to be downright scary.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: M.Gibson (3-4) 2 HR's 3 RBI's, 3 IP 7 RA 4 K's
Classics 4 AT Sluggers 8
With the Classics still struggling to wake up Shelton took full advantage holding them to 4 runs and winning in pretty easy fashion. Adam Dickinson continued his early season tear going a perfect 4-4. While the Classics went another direction on the mound with Essick who was actually able to rack up 4 K's but it wasn't enough to keep the Sluggers from producing enough runs to walk away with a W in this one.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: A.Dickinson (4-4) 2 RBI's
Sharks 12 AT Raiders 11
If you like the long ball this was the game for you as the two teams combined for 13 homers (7 for Sharks). Although it was mostly an offensive game the critical moment came on a big time strike out when M.Gibson struck out M.Haas on a 3-2 count to end the game. Luke Zente and Scotty Venable were huge in this game each hitting 3 homers.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: L.Zente (5-7) 3 HR's 5 RBI's
MVP WATCH
1. Luke Zente (9-12) .750, 5 HR's, 8 RBI's
2. Adam Dickinson (7-8) .875, 1 HR, 6 RBI's
3. Matt Haas (9-14) .643, 4 HR's, 9 RBI's
4. Michael Gibson (6-10) .600, 4 HR's, 8 RBI's
5. Scott Venable (9-14) .643, 4 HR's, 7 RBI's
CY YOUNG WATCH
1. Michael Gibson (1-0) 9.00 ERA, 9 K's
2. Jonathan Shelton (1-1) 6.75 ERA, 6 K's
3. D.Gibson (1-1) 7.50 ERA, 4 K's
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR WATCH
1. Luke Zente (9-12) .750, 5 HR's, 8 RBI's
2. Addison Powell (3-7) .429, 0 HR's, 1 RBI
COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR
1. Adam Dickinson (7-8) .875, 1 HR, 6 RBI's
GOLD GLOVE WATCH PITCHER
1. Dylan Gibson - no pitchers really made any big time defensive plays but Dylan was back at it with his behind the back throws so for now he's being placed here but this is wide open.
GOLD GLOVE WATCH FIELDERS
1. Matt Haas - Without a doubt Haas played flawlessly in the field and made big time plays it's gonna take a lot to knock him off his perch as the top Gold Glove candidates.
2. Will Essick - Bobbled some plays but made a sick highlight reel catch that has him in the conversation for one of the three Gold Gloves early this season.
3. Carey Loggins - Didn't make any jaw dropping plays in the field but played well and didn't make any errors.
SILVER SLUGGERS WATCH
1. Luke Zente (9-12) .750, 5 HR's, 8 RBI's
2. Matt Haas (9-14) .643, 4 HR's 9 RBI's
3. Adam Dickinson (7-8) .875, 1 HR, 6 RBI's
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER WATCH
1. Adam Dickinson (7-8) .875, 1 HR, 6 RBI's
Saturday, August 11, 2012
The Classics Capture Franchises' First World Series Title
Congratulations to the Classics, Christian Martin, Jared Hall, Will Essick, and Daniel Lawson on winning the 2012 WWFB World Series Championship!
SERIES RESULTS
GAME 1: Raiders 17 AT Classics 15
GAME 2: Raiders 13 AT Classics 16
GAME 3: Classics 28 AT Raiders 20
GAME 4: Classics 13 AT Raiders 2 (Run Rule)
GAME 5: Raiders 14 AT Classics 9
GAME 6: Classics 10 AT Raiders 7
The Classics will now have the choice of keeping their team for next year and not being in the draft or Christian can just keep one player and enter the draft with the 4 pick. I think I know what he'll do.
Monday, July 16, 2012
1ST ROUND GAME RESULTS
CLASSICS 4 BOOMERS 0
GAME 1: 4. Boomers 7 AT 1. Classics 14
GAME 2: 4. Boomers 3 AT 1. Classics 13 (Run Rule 2nd)
GAME 3: 1. Classics 21 AT 4. Boomers 6
GAME 4: 1. Classics 14 AT 4. Boomers 3
SHARKS RAIDERS
GAME 1: 3. Raiders AT 2. Sharks
GAME 2: 3. Raiders AT 2. Sharks
GAME 1: 4. Boomers 7 AT 1. Classics 14
GAME 2: 4. Boomers 3 AT 1. Classics 13 (Run Rule 2nd)
GAME 3: 1. Classics 21 AT 4. Boomers 6
GAME 4: 1. Classics 14 AT 4. Boomers 3
SHARKS RAIDERS
GAME 1: 3. Raiders AT 2. Sharks
GAME 2: 3. Raiders AT 2. Sharks
Friday, July 6, 2012
REGULAR SEASON AWARDS
2012 All Stars
1. Michael Gibson, Sharks
2. Christian Martin, Classics
3. Matt Boles, Sharks
4. Taylor Ray, Raiders
5. Dylan Gibson, Raiders
6. Jared Hall, Classics
7. Will Essick, Classics
8. Daniel Lawson, Classics
9. Cameron Cecil, Sharks
10. Luke Zente, Boomers
Just missing the cut
Scotty Venable, Boomers...Matt Haas, Boomers...Michael Kelly, Raiders
2012 MVP - M.Gibson, Sharks and T.Ray, Raiders
2012 CY Young - C.Martin, Classics
2012 Silver Sluggers (Top 3 Batters)- M.Gibson, Sharks...M.Boles, Sharks... T.Ray, Raiders
2012 Gold Glove Pitcher - M.Gibson, Sharks
2012 Gold Glove Fielders (Top 3)- D.Gibson, Raiders...M.Boles, Sharks... T.Ray, Raiders
2012 Rookie of the Year - D.Lawson, Classics and C.Cecil, Sharks
2012 Most Improved - Jared Hall, Classics
1. Michael Gibson, Sharks
2. Christian Martin, Classics
3. Matt Boles, Sharks
4. Taylor Ray, Raiders
5. Dylan Gibson, Raiders
6. Jared Hall, Classics
7. Will Essick, Classics
8. Daniel Lawson, Classics
9. Cameron Cecil, Sharks
10. Luke Zente, Boomers
Just missing the cut
Scotty Venable, Boomers...Matt Haas, Boomers...Michael Kelly, Raiders
2012 MVP - M.Gibson, Sharks and T.Ray, Raiders
2012 CY Young - C.Martin, Classics
2012 Silver Sluggers (Top 3 Batters)- M.Gibson, Sharks...M.Boles, Sharks... T.Ray, Raiders
2012 Gold Glove Pitcher - M.Gibson, Sharks
2012 Gold Glove Fielders (Top 3)- D.Gibson, Raiders...M.Boles, Sharks... T.Ray, Raiders
2012 Rookie of the Year - D.Lawson, Classics and C.Cecil, Sharks
2012 Most Improved - Jared Hall, Classics
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