Saturday, August 2nd, 2014:
Yankees *Boskovic* Ailing with Illness
New York starting pitcher Daniel *Boskovic* hasn't felt well lately, and now has been diagnosed with the flu. He's expected to be day-to-day for one week.
Monday, August 4th, 2014:
Washington's *Danger* Snaps Up Player of the Week
Johnny *Danger* made quite a splash in the National League this past week. The Washington Nationals third baseman drilled opposing pitchers for 11 hits in 21 at-bats to roll up a .524 batting average and the National League Player of the Week Award.
He also contributed 4 home runs, 10 RBIs and 11 runs scored to his club's offensive attack.
Thursday, August 7th, 2014:
*Boskovic* Holds Minnesota Scoreless
"I hope we miss him next time," the Minnesota manager said. "*Boskovic* certainly pitched a strong game against us today. He was in a groove, throwing everything for strikes. Throwing hard. Changing speeds."
The New York starter tamed the Minnesota Twins 6-0 with a 5-hit shutout, finishing the game with 12 strikeouts and 2 walks in a sharp outing.
"I enjoy facing a team like that where I can get an out on one, two or three pitches," *Boskovic* said. "It gives me a chance to be a lot more aggressive."
Monday, August 11th, 2014:
NL Player of the Week Named
The National League today announced Ant *Banach* as its most recent Player of the Week.
The Atlanta third baseman was truly in a zone as he hit .462 (12-26) with 4 home runs and 10 RBIs.
Wednesday, August 13th, 2014:
Atlanta Blanks Marlins
In an outstanding mound performance, Nick *Carter* of the Atlanta Braves scuttled the Florida Marlins 3-0 on a 6-hit shutout, ringing up 9 strikeouts and giving up 1 walk.
"He's got great stuff and good movement," the Florida manager said after the game.
"He threw a lot of breaking balls. He made adjustments. We just couldn't figure him out today."
Sunday, August 17th, 2014:
*Keurulainen* Sizzles, Swings for the Cycle
Getting 5 hits in a game is no easy feat, but hitting for the cycle is much more rare. Gene *Keurulainen* of the St. Louis Cardinals was on fire today, going 5 for 5 and hitting for the cycle against Washington. But it wasn't a happy day -- His team still lost 8-6 to the Nationals.
In baseball, a player hits for the cycle when he hits a single, a double, a triple and a home run in the same game, though not necessarily in that order. Collecting the hits in that order is known as a natural cycle.
It still was not a bad day for *Keurulainen*, his big day at the plate will still get him a mention in the record book.
He told reporters after the game, "It just happened. Must have been fate or something...you can't plan this. I was more concerned with winning the game. Gosh, I hate to lose. I would be happy to sacrifice the single for a win. Maybe even the home run."
G. *Keurulainen* tripled in the 1st, hit an RBI double in the 3rd, hit a solo-shot off
D. *Spotg* in the 6th, singled in the 8th and hit a two-run double in the 9th.
Saturday, August 23rd, 2014:
*Toner* Will Miss 6 Weeks
"I'm frustrated right now," said Pittsburgh center fielder Gary *Toner*. "I can't help this team by sitting on the bench or in the training room." Unfortunately for the Pirates, that's where he will be spending the next 6 weeks. *Toner* suffered a fractured wrist into today's game against Cincinnati while colliding with a player at a base. "Believe me," he said, "I won't be out a day longer than I have to be."
Saturday, August 23rd, 2014:
New York Wins, Blanks Blue Jays
New York's Daniel *Boskovic* breezed through the Blue Jays lineup today, collecting a 3-hit shutout and a 4-0 victory along the way. *Boskovic* fanned 12 as well.
"I didn't really feel like I had my game today," *Boskovic* confessed, "but some days are like that -- you just gotta go with what you have."
Sunday, August 24th, 2014:
Bad News for Atlanta, *Banach* Hurt
Ant *Banach* of the Atlanta Braves could be headed for the disabled list after suffering a bruised wrist in a game against the New York Mets. He is expected to miss at least 1-2 weeks. The Atlanta third baseman was injured colliding with a player at a base. *Banach* said, "Right now I am pretty sore and I don't feel very good at all."
Monday, August 25th, 2014:
Week's Top Player - St. Louis's *Keurulainen*
At the age of 27, Gene *Keurulainen* might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The St. Louis third baseman put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days collecting the National League Player of the Week Award.
He racked up 11 hits in 20 at-bats, 4 home runs and 11 RBIs last week in 6 games.
Monday, August 25th, 2014:
Great Week for Cleveland's James *Marshall*
James *Marshall* punched, poked and pummeled the baseball last week and today he garnered a majority of the votes for the American League Player of the Week award.
The Cleveland Indians first baseman slashed out a .517 average with 15 hits in 29 at-bats, 4 home runs and 10 RBIs.
Monday, August 25th, 2014:
Hooray for *Danger*! Hammers 5 Hits!
Players get multi-hit games all the time. But a 5-hit game only comes around once in a blue moon. It happened at R.F.K. Stadium when Johnny *Danger* of Washington scattered 5 hits all over the ballpark against the Houston Astros.
He walloped 5 hits in 5 at-bats in his career-day performance to help the Nationals get by the Astros 7-6.
In a talkative and jovial mood after the game, the third baseman of the Nationals exclaimed, "Whoa, my swing was really, really there today. I made some good, sweet-spot contact and when that happens...good things happen...like 5-5. I could get used to a lot of days like this one."
J. *Danger* doubled in the 1st, doubled in the 3rd, walked in the 5th, hit an RBI double in the 7th, hit a three-run home run off J. Crain in the 9th and singled in the 12th.
Monday, August 25th, 2014:
*Sikora* Put on Shelf, Listed DTD
The Colorado Rockies received some welcome news this morning. They will not need to place shortstop Dominik *Sikora* on the disabled list. During yesterday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, he was injured running the bases. The injury, however, is not serious. The Colorado star performer is listed as day-to-day with a strained hip muscle.
Friday, August 29th, 2014:
*Bada* Day-to-Day with Injury
Reports out of Washington indicate that Josh *Bada*, the gifted left fielder, might be sidelined for one week or so with a bruised wrist. The 26-year-old star suffered the injury in yesterday's Braves-Nationals game while making a defensive play. "It's a gametime decision," noted the team doctor, "It all depends on how Josh feels later today. If he can play, he will."
Monday, September 1st, 2014:
NL's Best Player, *Giddy* of Arizona
This week's Player of the Week was Jimmy *Giddy* of the Arizona Diamondbacks. His big bat belted and blasted National League pitching for 11 hits in 21 at-bats, 6 home runs, and 12 RBIs while hitting .524 and scoring 8 runs.
Monday, September 1st, 2014: *Marshall* Wins AL Batter of the Month
The top hitter in the American League in August was Cleveland first baseman James *Marshall*. He was selected the Batter of the Month after posting these award-winning stats:
112 AB, 46 H, .411 BA, 9 HR, 30 RBI, 30 R, 18 BB, .492 OBP.
Monday, September 1st, 2014:
*Danger* Crowned Batter of the Month in August
The premier hitter in the National League in August was Washington third baseman Johnny *Danger*. For his standout play, he was voted the Batter of the Month. *Danger* completed the month with these award-winning stats:
106 AB, 44 H, .415 BA, 6 HR, 21 RBI, 28 R, 15 BB, .476 OBP.
Monday, September 1st, 2014:
AL Announces August's Best Starter
The premier pitcher this past month in the American League was Gaz *Squire* of the Seattle Mariners. He was one mighty tough pitcher, finishing August with this fine set of stats:
5-1 record, 2.45 ERA, 6 GS, 47.2 IP, 38 HA, 12 BB, 41 K, .212 OBA.
<pre class="ip-ubbcode-code-pre">POS Name TM G AB H 2B 3B HR RBI R BB K AVG OBP SLG OPS SB CS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LF Josh *Bada* WAS 87 326 98 24 2 14 62 50 44 74 .301 .388 .515 .903 11 6 3B Ant *Banach* ATL 118 457 156 29 4 27 106 99 90 46 .341 .448 .600 1.048 5 2 C Iain *Bartholomew* LAA 112 456 161 22 3 44 121 122 66 66 .353 .434 .704 1.138 23 7 2B Jonno *Blood* LAA 126 502 187 29 5 30 110 119 67 62 .373 .442 .629 1.071 20 13 3B Sam *Bouchard* NYY 98 365 126 29 5 24 68 94 89 46 .345 .472 .649 1.121 5 5 SS Peter *Burrage* CLE 125 477 153 25 5 35 101 131 104 30 .321 .440 .614 1.054 2 0 1B TtD *Burton* ATL 127 493 156 25 3 22 82 105 100 84 .316 .437 .513 .950 24 11 3B Johnny *Danger* WAS 123 478 174 33 3 35 80 117 86 51 .364 .459 .665 1.124 3 7 1B Jimmy *Giddy* ARI 126 445 134 20 5 40 101 104 95 36 .301 .428 .638 1.066 15 12 1B *Haz* BOS 129 508 157 19 1 44 112 104 75 47 .309 .398 .610 1.008 2 0 SS Andy *Jordan* HOU 127 473 139 27 11 12 60 97 99 61 .294 .427 .474 .901 49 17 3B Gene *Keurulainen* STL 125 455 142 28 2 38 93 103 93 43 .312 .432 .633 1.065 16 5 1B James *Marshall* CLE 128 488 186 41 3 39 138 113 93 28 .381 .477 .717 1.194 10 15 1B Richard *McKeon* CIN 128 460 169 24 3 49 100 133 125 23 .367 .502 .752 1.254 9 2 1B Mr *Nice* LAA 127 486 170 33 3 40 114 131 113 18 .350 .478 .677 1.155 1 1 RF Michael Danger *North* CWS 91 331 87 12 3 14 56 54 72 21 .263 .393 .444 .837 5 6 SS Dominik *Sikora* COL 104 410 136 22 3 14 62 84 69 30 .332 .432 .502 .934 5 5 CF Gary *Toner* PIT 117 431 151 31 10 29 78 109 100 16 .350 .469 .671 1.140 17 6 POS Name TM G GS W L SV IP HA HR R ER BB K ERA AVG CG SHO--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SP Daniel *Boskovic* NYY 26 26 11 6 0 180.2 163 20 76 75 52 183 3.74 .239 9 2 SP Jase *Browne* CIN 30 30 9 7 0 165.2 178 15 82 77 61 160 4.18 .277 1 0 SP Nick *Carter* ATL 29 29 17 7 0 213.1 183 8 75 64 53 207 2.70 .228 8 3 SP Chris *Porter* BOS 28 28 14 6 0 195.2 198 15 84 79 43 190 3.63 .258 5 2 SP Dan *Spotg* WAS 29 29 15 9 0 203.1 194 9 76 68 54 221 3.01 .251 4 0 SP Gaz *Squire* SEA 28 28 15 7 0 201.1 205 29 105 88 42 189 3.93 .258 3 1 SP Luigi *Thirty* CWS 27 27 12 9 0 174.0 158 19 82 71 64 146 3.67 .238 2 1 CL Will *Jay* PHI 52 0 5 3 19 67.1 47 6 17 17 14 75 2.27 .191 0 0 </pre>
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