Thursday, August 11

Team Lee (Cracking The WHIP)

8/22 (.364)

5 Runs
2 Home Runs
8 RBI
2 Stolen Bases

24.1 IP
21 Strikeouts
2 Wins
2 Saves
1.85 ERA
1.15 WHIP

Robinson Cano (3/4 with a home run and 4 RBI) and Cameron Maybin (2/4 with the slam and legs) led Team Lee on the short schedule day to a 5-point gain in the standings. Johnny Cueto, Chris Carpenter, and Jonathon Niese all delivered excellent starts, while Mariano Rivera (despite giving up a run in 2/3 of an inning) and Jose Valverde contributed saves.



Runners Up

Don Slaught Onslaught (Your Mom's a Schmohawk) continued their great week, and have now jumped from 61 to 71 points in the last 2 days. They hit 11/29 (.379) with 6 runs, 3 home runs, and 6 RBI. In 23.1 innings the Onslaught recorded 23 strikeouts with 2 wins and a save. Their ERA was 1.54 and WHIP 1.37.


LateRound Fliers (RCL 33): 14/36 (.389) 9 runs, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 4 steals <> 16.2 IP, 17 K, 1 win, 1 save, 1.62/1.02

Montana Moose (League of Razz and Balls) 13/39 (.333) 7 runs, 4 HR, 12 RBI, 3 steals <> 2.0 IP, 4 K, 2 saves, 0.00/0.00

San Pedro Guitarristas (Razzy Number 13) 15/33 (.455) 8 runs, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 3 steals <> 15.0 IP, 13 K, 1win, 1 save, 4.20/1.67

Friday, August 12

Gnarly Gnarlingtons (Razzbawl #36)

11 Runs
5 Home Runs
11 RBI
1 Stolen Base

23 IP
18 Strikeouts
3 Wins
2 Saves
1.17 ERA
1.13 WHIP

The Gnarlingtons gained 5 points and jumped into 2nd place in Razzbawl #36, but also reached the 180 Games Started limit, and will soon be losing points in the Wins category.

J.J. Hardy hit 2 home runs and drove in 3, while Vernon Wells, Starlin Castro, and Prince Fielder added solo shots. David Price, Ian Kennedy, and C.J. Wilson each gave up 1 run in earning victories. Jonathan Papelbon and Leo Nunez picked up saves.



Runner Up:

Planet 10 (League of Razz and Balls)

18/43 (.419) 10 runs, 5 HR, 13 RBI, 9 K, 2 wins, 1.20/ 1.07

Saturday, August 13

THE VILLE AL KOHOLIC B (Original Recipe)

20/48 (.417)

17 Runs
6 Home Runs
23 RBI
1 Stolen Base

8 IP
11 Strikeouts
1 Win
0.00 ERA
0.62 WHIP

An easy choice as Al led in runs, home runs, and RBI to go along with great pitching, albeit only in 8 innings. Tim Lincecum struck out 10 in 7 scoreless innings, and every member of his starting lineup had at least 1 hit.

Sunday, August 14

Team Carner (Cracking The WHIP)

4 Runs
1 Home Runs
9 RBI
3 Stolen Bases

16 IP
14 Strikeouts
3 Wins
2 Saves
2.25 ERA
1.12 WHIP

Everyone seemed to have some weak categories, so Team Carner it is despite only hitting 1 home run and scoring 4 runs. Yadier Molina was 3 for 3 while Michael Bourn was 3 for 4 with a couple of steals. Carlos Pena added a 3-run homer.

Ryan Vogelsong gave up 2 runs over 7 .2 IP and struck out 8 for the win. Edwin Jackson struggled through 5.1 innings for a win despite recording a 2.06 WHIP. Mike Adams picked up a win in relief, while Carlos Marmol and Brandon League added saves.

Before Youkillis All (RCL #33) was the best hitting team (.405/11 runs/5 HR/14RBI), but with only 4 strikeouts in 6.1 IP, 0 saves, 0 steals, and a 1.74 WHIP, they lost out on TOD honors.

Beaverton Pipelayers (RCL 34) were also in the running (.306/10 runs/2 HR/7 RBI/2 SB/ 11 K/1 win/0.61/0.89.

Monday, August 15

MKE 19ers (Matthew Berry Is A Tool)

8 Runs
4 Home Runs
10 RBI
1 Stolen Base

9.2 IP
7 Strikeouts
1 Wins
0.00 ERA
1.14 WHIP

The 19ers picked up Mike Carp and Randy Wolf early Monday morning and were quickly rewarded. Carp hit 2 home runs while Wolf pitched 8 scoreless innings for the win. Derek Jeter chipped in with 3 hits, 3 RBI, and a steal.



Other top hitting lines:

Diamond Cabaret (Ones are GOOD right?) 25/49 (.510) 11 runs/2 HR/13 RBI/ 1 SB

Swagger Jackers (RCL #9) 14/35 (.400) 12 runs/4 HR/6 RBI/2 SB

Oakland Oaks (Matthew Berry Is A Tool) 20/46 (.435) 11 runs/2 HR/8 RBI/ 1SB

Buc Lover (Sonic Death Monkey) 13/41 (.317) 11 runs/6 HR/8 RBI/1 SB

Magnificent Ivy (RCL 22) 17/41 (.415) 9 runs/6 HR/8 RBI/1 SB

Hack Pack (RCL 34) 18/47 (.383) 9 runs/5 HR/13 RBI/2 SB

The Sex Panthrz (The Dread Pirate Rides Again) 13/34 (.382) 8 runs/4 HR/10 RBI/1 SB

Tuesday, August 16

Poor Jays (RCL 33)

15 Runs
3 Home Runs
13 RBI
1 Stolen Base

24.2 IP
23 Strikeouts
3 Wins
1 save
2.19 ERA
0.85 WHIP

The Jays jumped 4.5 points to 102, and now sit just 1 point behind the leader in RCL 33, Big Z's Anger Management. Jose Bautista was 2 for 2 with a home run, while Melky Cabrera and Michael Morse also homered. Brett Lawrie and Michael Young were each 3 for 4, with Young adding 3 RBI.

Jeff Niemann, Cory Luebke, and Guillermo Moscoso all picked up wins, with Drew Storen contributing a save.



Runner-up

San Pedro Guitarristas (Razzy Number 13): 18/48 (.375) 15 runs/7 HR/13 RBI/ 1 SB /// 15 IP/15 K/2 wins/1.80/0.67.

A lot of teams had good nights. Here are the best of the rest:

Wednesday, August 18

THE VILLE AL KOHOLIC A (ECFBL)

15/41 (.366)

7 Runs
5 Home Runs
11 RBI
1 Stolen Base

14 IP
20 Strikeouts
2 Wins
1.29 ERA
0.93 WHIP

AL KOHOLIC B was TOD Saturday as Al's teams have bounced back after a little slump. Both are once again in the top 20.

Last night Carlos Gonzalez led the A team, going 2 for 3 with a home run and 4 RBI. Mike Stanton, Howie Kendrick, and Aramis Ramirez were all 2 for 4 with a homer and 2 driven in. Billy Butler added a solo shot.

Brandon Morrow and Zack Greinke each picked up wins while totaling 20 strikeouts.



Runner-Up

Cust Kayin' (RCL 7)

21/44 (.477) 9 runs/4 HR/11 RBI/2 SB
7 IP 6 K/1 win/ 1.29/0.86


Random ItalicizedVoice (RCL 5) also had a nice night, hitting .357 with 4 home runs and 12 RBI. They scored 6 runs and stole a couple of bases. In 16 IP, they recorded 20 strikeous, 1 win, and 3 saves, with an ERA of 2.81 and WHIP of 1.12.

Jorge Poseidon (RCL 17) hit .346 with 5 home runs, 12 RBI, and 11 runs. In 8 innings they had 8 K's, 1 win, 1 save, and an ERA of 1.12 and 1.25 WHIP.

Here are some of the best pitching lines:

Thursday, August 18

Team K RoC (RCL 22)

10/34 (.294)

3 Runs
1 Home Runs
2 RBI
1 Stolen Base

38 IP
32 Strikeouts
4 Wins
1.18 ERA
1.00 WHIP

They didn't do much hitting, but with 4 wins and 32 strikeouts I thought they deserved TOD. Their staff includes Clayton Kershaw, CC Sabathia, Ricky Romero, Colby Lewis, and Justin Masterson.

Friday, August 19

Tulowitzki's Polish Sausage (Robust Herd)

13/46 (.283)

8 Runs
4 Home Runs
17 RBI
1 Stolen Base

23 IP
17 Strikeouts
3 Wins
1 Save
0.78 ERA
0.87 WHIP

Torrie Hunter hit 2 home runs and drove in 5 to pace the Sausage. Brandon Phillips was 3 for 5 with a homer and 4 RBI, while Jarrod Saltalamacchia added a 3-run shot. Wandy Rodriguez notched 8 Ks in 8 scoreless innings for a win, while Shawn Marcum and Max Scherzer each pitched 7 innings of 1-run ball for the other victories. Francisco Cordero picked up a save.

Saturday, August 20

The Rhymenoceros (RCL #9)

16/39 (.410)

8 Runs
2 Home Runs
16 RBI

16 IP
16 Strikeouts
2 Wins
2.25 ERA
0.94 WHIP

Francisco Liriano and Gio Gonzalez both delivered surprising performances against top offenses to lead the Rhymos. Evan Longoria chipped in with a home run and 4 RBI, while Bobby Abreu added 3 ribbies. Brandon Phillips and Jason Kubel each contributed 3 hits, while Josh Willingham added a 2-run homer in his lone at bat of the day.




Some other leading candidates: R/HR/RBI/SB ... IP/K/W/S/ERA/WHIP

Oakland Oaks (Matthew Berry Is A Tool) 23/46 (.500) 12/5/12/2 ... 7.2IP/8/1/ 0/1.17/1.30

Dirty Jersey Chubby Beavers (Slam and Legs Special) 18/41 (.439) 6/3/12/4 ... 8.0IP/9/1/0/3.37/1.00

Puppets in Disguise (RCL: The Number 23) 17/40 (.425) 9/3/12/1 ... 16.0IP/14/2/1/0.00/0.88

Pin Stripes (RCL 3) 19/47 (.404) 7/2/15/0 ... 8.0IP/9/1/0/1.12/1.00

Oh The Humanity (RCL 17) 20/51 (.392) 9/4/15/1 ... 9.0IP/5/1/0/0.00/0.78

Random ItalicizedVoice (RCL 5) 17/45 (.378) 6/1/11/4 ... 11.2IP/11/1/2/0.00/0.86