Madison 14 - Des Moines 2
After taking a 1-0 lead after the first, it was all down hill for the Kernels after that. The Wolves proceeded to score a run in each of the next 5 innings, including posting a 7-spot in the 6th inning. Madison hit 5 homeruns, none coming in the 6th inning oddly, led by Declan Hounsell's 2 homers. Hounsell finished the game 3-5 with 2 runs and 2 RBI. Andrew Torres went 3-6 in the contest with a homerun of his own. He and Manny Martinez led the Wolves with 4 RBI. Justino Curva was roughed up for the Kernels, allowing 6 runs on 7 hits over just 1.2 innings pitched.
August 26
Atlantic City 18 - Charm City 5
This day was almost a disaster for the league. There were two FUBAR games and 3 other contests that were decided by 9-runs where the winning team scored 18 and 15 runs respectively. But we don't talk about those. Instead we focus on the fact that the Gamblers scored 5 runs in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th innings in this one and cruised to a FUBAR victory. Juan Rivera hit his 48th homerun of the season in this one as he went 3-3 in the game, scoring 3 runs and driving in a pair. Martinez, Dean, and Burel all three joined him with 3 hits in the game. Burel led the way with 4 RBI. Charm City starter Luis Rojas failed to get out of the first inning. He allowed 5 runs (though only 1 was earned) on 3 hits and 3 walks. The loss dropped his record to 8-9 on the season.
Seattle 20 - Valencia 2
Valencia had barely settled in to start he game and were already in FUBAR zone. Seattle jumped up 1-0 after 1 and then it was 10-0 after 2. By the time the 4th inning was over, Seattle was up 16-0 and the tone was set. Seattle would score a run in every offensive inning en route to this 20-2 win. Seattle had 6 doubles and 2 triples in this one, no homeruns surprisingly, and was led by Edward Leialoha wheo went 3-4 with a pair of runs and 5 runs batted in. Volt Vanderhugen went 4-6 and scored 3 and drove in 1. Penharanda also had 3 runs, 3 hits, and 3 RBI for the Storm. Donald Harris was bit by poor defense in the start. He only lasted 1.2 innings and gave up 9 runs though only 1 was earned. He allowed 4 hits but didn't help matters with his 4 walks.
August 27
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August 28
Portland 12 - Vancouver 1
Now this is a FUBAR I like to see. Porltand actually won a game by 9 runs this sim as well. Imagine 2 FUBAR wins by Portland in 1 sim!? Amazing to think about, isn't it? It took a late rally in this one for the Lumberjacks however. Lionel Crepin hit a 3 run homer in the 4th to put Portland up 5-1. A 2-run triple by Miguel Cortez was part of a 5-run 7th inning that put the Lumberjacks up 10-1. A Juan Lopez double in the 8th gave Portland the extra run they needed for the FUBAR win. Jose Ramirez was the guilty party for the Mounties, as he allowed those final 2 runs over 1.1 innings pitched. He walked a batter and allowed 2 hits.
August 29
Nashville 11 - Louisville 1
Are the Sluggers in trouble? This is two FUBAR losses in consecutive sims. At 90-42 after this game, I'm saying no. The Bluebirds scored 3 runs in each of the first 3 innings but needed a run in the 8th to get the FUBAR win. That run came off of a Kidane Ata solo homerun, his 2nd blast of the game. His other homerun was a 3 run shot in the 2nd inning off of Sanchez. Ata ended with 4 RBI. Gipper Kengos had 3 RBI courtesy of a 3-run homer and Michael Best added 3 hits. Augusto Sanchez and Egbert Behner were each roughed up. Sanchez allowed 6 runs over 1.1 innings pitched while Behner followed him with 4 runs allowed in 2 innings of work.
August 30
New Orleans 10 - Charlotte 0
A rough break for the Cougars in this one. They trailed just 1-0 after 6 innings but had to sit and watch the Crawdads score 9 times in the 7th inning to claim the 10-0 FUBAR win. Paul Jones was helpless in that 7th inning, allowing 5 runs on 4 hits without ever recording an out. He threw only 12 pitches. Brat Marousek was the only Crawdads player with more than one hit, going 3-5 with 1 run and 1 RBI. Sanchez was the only guy with multiple RBI, going 1-4 with 3 RBI in the game.
Vancouver 15 - Portland 5
The Mounties had a pair of 6-run innings in this one, including the 9th inning to claim the FUBAR win. Two FUBAR games in the same series! With 2 outs in the 9th inning, pinch hitter Roberto Beltran his a 3-run homerun to help lift the Mounties to the FUBAR win. Sato joined Beltran with a homerun and 3 RBI. Angel Gonzalez had 3 hits and a pair of RBI. A rare Miguel Cortez error led to the FUBAR loss for Portland. Alejandro Soto allowed all 6 runs in the 9th inning, but all 6 were unearned thanks to the lone error by the Lumberjacks centerfielder. Granted Ghi-cheng Kum didn't help matters by allowing 7 runs in 2 innings pitched in his start.
August 31
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Standings
| JL Atlantic | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | 8 | 3 |
| Brooklyn | 5 | 2 |
| Charlotte | 0 | 5 |
| Charm City | 3 | 6 |
| Jacksonville | 0 | 9 |
| Montreal | 2 | 2 |
| New Orleans | 3 | 1 |
| Rockville | 4 | 5 |
| JL Frontier | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Boise | 6 | 4 |
| Calgary | 5 | 1 |
| Edmonton | 4 | 2 |
| Las Vegas | 3 | 4 |
| Mexico City | 4 | 3 |
| Phoenix | 3 | 5 |
| San Antonio | 5 | 0 |
| Wichita | 2 | 5 |
| FL Heartland | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 3 | 1 |
| Des Moines | 1 | 7 |
| Louisville | 6 | 5 |
| Madison | 4 | 4 |
| Nashville | 4 | 0 |
| Omaha | 2 | 3 |
| Twin Cities | 9 | 0 |
| Yellow Springs | 7 | 0 |
| FL Pacific | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | 2 |
| Hawaii | 1 | 2 |
| Long Beach | 0 | 11 |
| Portland | 2 | 4 |
| San Fernando | 4 | 4 |
| Seattle | 3 | 2 |
| Valencia | 2 | 4 |
| Vancouver | 3 | 4 |