Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014:
*Burrage* Smacks 5 Hits for Indians
Peter *Burrage* was on quite a roll today as he knocked the ball all over the park, collecting 5 hits and leading the Indians to a 13-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
After the first three hits, all eyes in the ballpark were drawn to him each time he stepped into the batter's box. Even a few of the opposing fans were pulling for him, knowing they were watching a little baseball-hitting history unfold.
In the clubhouse, crowded by reporters, the Cleveland shortstop said, "I never realized that batting a little ball around could cause so much commotion." When asked what the secret of hitting so well is, he smiled and replied, "The key to hitting for a high average is to relax, concentrate and hit the ball where they ain't."
Nobody was at home today as *Burrage* finished the day with 5 hits in 5 at-bats and a line in the record book.
P. *Burrage* singled in the 1st, hit an RBI double in the 3rd, singled in the 5th, hit a solo-shot off J. Huber in the 7th and hit a solo-shot off D. Willis in the 8th.
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014:
*Blood* Day-to-Day with Injury
Jonno *Blood*, the talented Los Angeles star, suffered a tender shoulder yesterday in the game with the Devil Rays, which could keep him out of today's lineup. "I'm a bit banged up," said the 26-year-old second baseman, "but we won't know until game time if I can play or not." *Blood* got hurt while throwing the ball. The team doctor said he could be out up to one week.
Sunday, September 7th, 2014:
Starting Pitcher Luigi *Thirty* Hurt
Luigi *Thirty* had to leave the White Sox game against Kansas City after suffering a finger blister while throwing a pitch. He will be out of the lineup at least 2 weeks. He told SION reporters, "I just felt a sharp pain when it happened. I knew there was something wrong."
Monday, September 8th, 2014:
AL Honors Cleveland Shortstop
Peter *Burrage* of the Cleveland Indians had a super week and today was voted the Player of the Week by the American League.
The 27-year-old shortstop put up a .583 average with a .655 on-base percentage, racking up 14 hits in 24 at-bats, 4 home runs, 9 RBIs and 9 runs scored.
Monday, September 15th, 2014:
AL Star of the Week Announced
This week's premier performer in the American League was right fielder Michael Danger *North* of the Chicago White Sox. He banged out a .500 average and was voted the Player of the Week. Over the last week *North* socked 12 hits in 24 at-bats and 3 home runs, drove in 5 runs and scored 9 times.
Monday, September 29th, 2014:
Great Week for St. Louis's Third Baseman
Gene *Keurulainen* nabbed the latest National League Player of the Week Award for his batting prowess this past week.
Posting a hefty .500 average with 3 home runs, 5 RBIs and 8 runs scored, the 27-year-old is the toast of St. Louis right now.
Wednesday, October 1st, 2014:
AL Top Batter Trophy Won by *Nice*
His solid numbers speak for themselves. That's why Mr *Nice* of the Los Angeles Angels was named the American League's best batter in September.
Here's what his stats sheet looked like last month:
76 AB, 31 H, .408 BA, 8 HR, 22 RBI, 34 R, 38 BB, .610 OBP.
Wednesday, October 1st, 2014:
NL Top Pitcher in September - *Carter*
Nick *Carter* really tore up the National League this past month. He went 4 and 0 in September and won the Pitcher of the Month award.
In 6 games started he struck out 56 in 47 innings with a 2.30 ERA.
Wednesday, October 1st, 2014:
Bad News for Boston, *Haz* Hurt
Dealing with injuries is part of the game, and now *Haz* of the Red Sox knows this firsthand. He was injured against the Cleveland Indians while running the bases. Diagnosed as a strained thigh muscle, the Boston first baseman is expected to miss 1-2 weeks. *Haz* was a little upset, but understands it comes with the territory. "There is nothing I can do now. You try to be careful, but no matter how careful you are, injuries happen."
Saturday, October 4th, 2014:
*Blood* Launches Number 300
"I wasn't trying to hit a homer. I just wanted to make contact."
That's what Jonno *Blood* told reporters after he made baseball history today at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The prolific slugger belted home run #300 in the Los Angeles Angels 12-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
The standout second baseman collected 1 hit in 5 at-bats with 4 RBI and 2 runs scored.
"I guess this puts me in baseball's elite," said *Blood*. "I don't feel any different. I probably should, but I don't. Still, it is a nice achievement. I did get a little excited, didn't I?"
Tuesday, October 7th, 2014:
Richard *McKeon* Wins NL Batting Title
Reds first baseman Richard *McKeon* hit the cover off the ball all year long and today picked up the National League batting crown.
The 27-year-old *McKeon* hit .364 with 58 home runs and 123 RBIs. He also delivered 203 hits, including 32 doubles and 3 triples, played in 159 games and scored 162 runs.
Tuesday, October 7th, 2014:
AL Batting Title Belongs to *Marshall*
The American League season came to a close with James *Marshall* on top with a league-leading .364 batting average. The Cleveland first baseman swung a hot bat nearly all season long.
He concluded his outstanding year with 220 hits, 44 doubles, 7 triples and 43 home runs with 142 runs scored and 160 RBIs.
Tuesday, October 7th, 2014:
Major League Baseball News: Playoffs begin
The MLB playoffs begin today with the Divisional Series. For one lucky team, destiny is not far in the offing. In due time, they can have their parade, hoist up that championship banner, and spray champagne. Here are today's matchups:
Baltimore Orioles versus Los Angeles Angels
Cleveland Indians versus New York Yankees
Los Angeles Dodgers versus Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates versus Atlanta Braves
<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 106 393 115 28 2 14 73 58 54 89 .293 .380 .481 .861 13 9 3B Ant *Banach* ATL 141 544 191 35 4 33 120 118 105 51 .351 .454 .612 1.066 5 3 C Iain *Bartholomew* LAA 138 561 199 32 4 51 160 141 73 73 .355 .427 .699 1.125 26 9 2B Jonno *Blood* LAA 156 616 218 33 7 37 136 141 83 70 .354 .427 .610 1.037 25 17 3B Sam *Bouchard* NYY 129 488 158 37 5 28 84 120 114 64 .324 .454 .592 1.046 5 6 SS Peter *Burrage* CLE 154 592 204 35 6 45 137 166 130 33 .345 .460 .652 1.112 2 1 1B TtD *Burton* ATL 157 603 188 34 4 27 103 125 121 100 .312 .435 .516 .951 26 14 3B Johnny *Danger* WAS 153 592 215 38 5 39 100 135 105 63 .363 .456 .642 1.098 5 10 1B Jimmy *Giddy* ARI 157 550 168 25 6 48 130 135 130 41 .305 .442 .635 1.077 18 19 1B *Haz* BOS 157 618 199 23 3 47 128 123 88 54 .322 .406 .597 1.003 4 0 SS Andy *Jordan* HOU 157 583 177 32 14 14 72 119 125 69 .304 .436 .479 .915 58 20 3B Gene *Keurulainen* STL 155 565 186 36 3 48 112 135 118 46 .329 .446 .658 1.105 17 7 1B James *Marshall* CLE 158 604 220 44 7 43 160 142 119 34 .364 .467 .674 1.141 16 17 1B Richard *McKeon* CIN 159 557 203 32 3 58 123 162 172 25 .364 .514 .745 1.259 9 4 1B Mr *Nice* LAA 157 577 205 42 5 50 141 170 156 18 .355 .498 .705 1.203 2 1 RF Michael Danger *North* CWS 122 444 125 18 5 24 76 88 97 31 .282 .409 .507 .916 6 8 SS Dominik *Sikora* COL 134 531 184 30 3 19 82 111 89 40 .347 .442 .522 .964 7 5 CF Gary *Toner* PIT 122 450 158 31 10 31 81 115 105 16 .351 .471 .671 1.142 18 7 SP Daniel *Boskovic* NYY 1 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000 0 0 SP Jase *Browne* CIN 36 55 6 2 1 1 3 5 0 24 .109 .125 .236 .361 0 0 SP Nick *Carter* ATL 34 91 9 0 0 0 3 1 0 30 .099 .099 .099 .198 0 0 CL Will *Jay* PHI 61 5 2 2 0 0 5 0 0 1 .400 .333 .800 1.133 0 0 SP Chris *Porter* BOS 2 6 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 .500 .500 .500 1.000 0 0 SP Dan *Spotg* WAS 35 75 4 1 0 0 3 0 1 37 .053 .065 .067 .132 0 0 SP Gaz *Squire* SEA 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .000 .000 .000 .000 0 0 SP Luigi *Thirty* CWS 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .333 .333 .667 0 0 POS Name TM G GS W L SV IP HA HR R ER BB K ERA AVG CG SHO--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SP Daniel *Boskovic* NYY 33 33 15 9 0 232.1 217 28 102 97 62 234 3.76 .244 12 2 SP Jase *Browne* CIN 37 37 13 7 0 208.1 224 17 100 94 72 201 4.06 .278 1 0 SP Nick *Carter* ATL 36 36 21 8 0 267.1 228 9 91 79 68 276 2.66 .227 9 3 SP Chris *Porter* BOS 35 35 18 8 0 247.2 236 17 99 89 57 235 3.23 .246 8 3 SP Dan *Spotg* WAS 36 36 17 13 0 251.0 236 12 93 85 63 274 3.05 .249 5 0 SP Gaz *Squire* SEA 35 35 18 10 0 252.1 259 31 126 108 58 235 3.85 .260 4 1 SP Luigi *Thirty* CWS 32 32 14 11 0 200.0 185 20 97 84 79 169 3.78 .242 2 1 CL Will *Jay* PHI 64 0 5 4 26 80.1 63 6 19 19 17 89 2.13 .211 0 0 </pre>
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