A Rough Start to 2063 "You don't build dynasties in a week. But you sure find out who's still wearing training wheels."
— Gertie
Well, pups… this isn’t how we drew it up.
Your Madison Wolves stumbled out of the gate this week, going 1-5 to open the 2063 campaign. A mix of missed opportunities, shaky pitching, and a few late-inning heartbreakers have left us with a sour taste — but if you think this team is backing down, you don’t know Gertie’s Wolves.
🗓 WEEKLY RECAP
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Date Opponent Score WP LP Save Att
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Apr 16 @ LOU 3-2 W Wesley Turner Eduardo Cadibid Clint Thomas 29,752
Apr 17 @ LOU 1-4 L Ethan Bricknell Wilson Herrera Ford Prefect 27,463
Apr 19 CHI 4-5 L Stevie Bodine Tyler Murray Richard Lawrence 31,334
Apr 20 CHI 3-4 L Carlos Moya Clint Thomas Richard Lawrence 32,090
Apr 21 CHI 6-12 L Adam Hines Mark Moore Azim bin Ghalib 33,477
Apr 22 DM 4-9 L Steven Clayton Frank Ostrom — 27,319
INJURY UPDATEThe Wolves placed Jesus Gil on the 7-day IL with a minor strain. We expect a quick bounce back, but in the meantime, bullpen depth needed an emergency patch.
MOVE MADE: RP Alejandro Ramírez was called up from A-Ball (Boulder). The 21-year-old fireballer had a sizzling 1.08 ERA in 8.1 IP, racking up 11 K while allowing just 2 walks. Welcome to the show, kid.
ROTATION SHAKEUPMark Moore, after a forgettable outing vs CHI (3.0 IP, 7 ER), has been removed from the starting rotation.
Taking his place is Wesley Turner, who earned our lone win this week and posted a clean 1.2 IP with zero damage.
BATTER OF THE WEEK Gary Fellers – (5 G, .462 AVG, 1.115 OPS)
The veteran infielder did everything short of driving the team bus. Unfortunately, the rest of the lineup didn’t follow his lead.
MILESTONE WATCHAlfred Primm, age 22, notched his first career home run!
A towering shot in the 9th vs DM that momentarily ignited the Shotz Stadium faithful.
TEAM TRENDS• Record: 8-11 (Tied for last in FL Heartland)
• Runs Scored: 77
• Runs Allowed: 107
• Run Differential: -30
• Last 10: 2-8
• Streak: L5
We've got work to do, and we know it.
MINORS SPOTLIGHTHot Hitters:
• Miguel Hernandez (A): .529 AVG, 1.079 OPS
• Jose Carlos Deleon (AAA): .348 AVG, 1.027 OPS
• Tekukuni Arinya (AA): .375 AVG, 1.224 OPS
Standout Arms:
• Rafael Torres (A): 4.1 IP, 0 ER, 4 K
• Wilson Nava (AA): 4.2 IP, 0 H, 5 K
• Ramiro Gamboa (AAA): 5.2 IP, 0 ER, 3 K
The cavalry is loading...
Next Series: We’ll host the surging Des Moines Kernels (9-10) and aim to get right. If we’re gonna howl, it starts at home.
"You don't learn a thing from winning easy. Pressure sharpens the pack."
Stick with us. The story’s just beginning.
— Gertie
Owner, Madison Wolves
