The first signings of the season:
Day 2:
Maryland : SS Charles Fordyce, 5,785,125 per year, for 4 years.
Winnipeg : P Samuel Mazza, 7,560,001 per year, for 4 years.
Brooklyn : SS Melvin Barrett, 3,500,000 per year, for 3 years.
Sylva : 3B David Lipinski, 1,968,800 per year, for 2 years.
Brooklyn : 3B Jose Collado, 1,000,000 per year, for 1 year.
Sylva : P Theron Mire, 2,497,000 per year, for 3 years.
Pittsburgh : 1B David Solar, 400,000 per year, for 2 years.
New York : CF Courtney Mule, 350,000 per year, for 1 year.
Day 3:
Winnipeg : 2B David Austin, 1,707,700 per year, for 2 years.
Brooklyn : C Timothy Odom, 300,000 per year, for 1 year.
Winnipeg : SS Roberto Quesada, 449,400 per year, for 1 year.
Seattle : 2B Joe McReynolds, 350,000 per year, for 2 years.
Cairo : RF Jose Vargas, 570,000 per year, for 2 years.
Days 4 & 5 of free agency and Round 2 of the draft will be Friday. The league file has been updated and the web pages are in process.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
1st Round of Amateur Draft
The picks, along with their rankings in the new Top 100 Prospects List.
1. Winnipeg - OF D. Rushing (#5)
2. Cairo - C W. Byrd (#3)
3. New York - 1B R. Huertas (#8)
4. Sylva - SP D. Kirklin (#16)
5. Marietta - SP R. Frederickson (#37)
6. Stockholm - OF H. Lawson (#22)
7. Maryland - SP H. Gary (#28)
8. Jersey City - SP E. Cronin (#56)
9. Pittsburgh - OF G. Marcano (#95)
10. Marietta (from Helena) - SP K. Moniz (#48)
11. Pittsburgh (from Seattle) - C S. Arenas (#78)
12. Brooklyn - 1B R. Ramsey (#72)
Order for Round 2:
13. Winnipeg
14. Cairo
15. New York
16. Sylva
17. Marietta
18. Stockholm
19. Maryland
20. Jersey City
21. Pittsburgh
22. Helena
23. Seattle
24. Marietta (from Brooklyn)
1. Winnipeg - OF D. Rushing (#5)
2. Cairo - C W. Byrd (#3)
3. New York - 1B R. Huertas (#8)
4. Sylva - SP D. Kirklin (#16)
5. Marietta - SP R. Frederickson (#37)
6. Stockholm - OF H. Lawson (#22)
7. Maryland - SP H. Gary (#28)
8. Jersey City - SP E. Cronin (#56)
9. Pittsburgh - OF G. Marcano (#95)
10. Marietta (from Helena) - SP K. Moniz (#48)
11. Pittsburgh (from Seattle) - C S. Arenas (#78)
12. Brooklyn - 1B R. Ramsey (#72)
Order for Round 2:
13. Winnipeg
14. Cairo
15. New York
16. Sylva
17. Marietta
18. Stockholm
19. Maryland
20. Jersey City
21. Pittsburgh
22. Helena
23. Seattle
24. Marietta (from Brooklyn)
Monday, January 28, 2008
Free Agency, Day 1
No signings on Day 1 of Free Agency, but lots of offers.
Days 2-3 of Free Agency will be Wednesday, as will Round 1 of the Amateur Draft, so upload your free agent offers and email your draft selections to me.
League file is uploaded. Web pages going up now.
Days 2-3 of Free Agency will be Wednesday, as will Round 1 of the Amateur Draft, so upload your free agent offers and email your draft selections to me.
League file is uploaded. Web pages going up now.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Coaching Signings: Day 4 and 5
Note: Our new Winnipeg has dropped out. We've moved that team to computer control pending a new owner. Make any recommendations you might have.
This is it for signing coaches. Following this, if you have an opening, you need to contact Mack or I and offer a free agent coach a contract.
Day 4:
Winnipeg: Minors Manager Christopher Burgoyne, $302,400 per year, for 2 years.
Winnipeg: Scout Calvin Frasier, $391,000 per year, for 4 years.
Winnipeg: Hitting Coach Jaime Taylor, $342,000 per year, for 3 years.
Seattle: Minors Manager Leo Treadwell, $475,000 per year, for 2 years.
Day 5:
None
Next we move on to the Free Agent and Amateur Draft portion of our off season. Mack will be conducting the show so I'll hand off to him.
Mack, you're on stage...
This is it for signing coaches. Following this, if you have an opening, you need to contact Mack or I and offer a free agent coach a contract.
Day 4:
Winnipeg: Minors Manager Christopher Burgoyne, $302,400 per year, for 2 years.
Winnipeg: Scout Calvin Frasier, $391,000 per year, for 4 years.
Winnipeg: Hitting Coach Jaime Taylor, $342,000 per year, for 3 years.
Seattle: Minors Manager Leo Treadwell, $475,000 per year, for 2 years.
Day 5:
None
Next we move on to the Free Agent and Amateur Draft portion of our off season. Mack will be conducting the show so I'll hand off to him.
Mack, you're on stage...
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Coaching Signings: Day 2 and 3
Day 2:
Marietta: Minors Manager Arlie Yanez, $1,000,000 per year, for 2 years.
Brooklyn: Pitching Coach George Hilson, $385,000 per year, for 1 year.
Day 3:
Maryland: Minors Manager Brad McSpadden, $325,000 per year, for 1 year.
Pittsburgh: Minors Manager Bryant Seamons, $700,000 per year, for 3 years.
Days four and five tomorrow! That'll be it for coaching signings!
Marietta: Minors Manager Arlie Yanez, $1,000,000 per year, for 2 years.
Brooklyn: Pitching Coach George Hilson, $385,000 per year, for 1 year.
Day 3:
Maryland: Minors Manager Brad McSpadden, $325,000 per year, for 1 year.
Pittsburgh: Minors Manager Bryant Seamons, $700,000 per year, for 3 years.
Days four and five tomorrow! That'll be it for coaching signings!
Want an ace?
I'm looking into the possibility of trading ace starter Chad Gomez. I don't want to deal him, but his salary is holding me back as we get ready to start free agency.
What I'd like in return is a competent (2-3 star) starter, and a mix of prospects/high draft picks.
If your team is one starter short, don't take a gamble on free agency, try to get one of the best in the game now!
I can be reached at mweintr@gmail.com or mweintr2 on AIM.
What I'd like in return is a competent (2-3 star) starter, and a mix of prospects/high draft picks.
If your team is one starter short, don't take a gamble on free agency, try to get one of the best in the game now!
I can be reached at mweintr@gmail.com or mweintr2 on AIM.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Coaching Offers: Day One
Marietta: Pitching Coach John Gaylord, $475,000 per year, for 2 years.
Cairo: Minors Manager Gerald Ake, $450,000 per year, for 3 years.
Sylva: Hitting Coach Michael Meacham, $397,800 per year, for 3 years.
Cairo: Scout Donnie Driskill, $450,000 per year, for 3 years.
Marietta: Hitting Coach Juan Ingram, $350,000 per year, for 1 year.
Maryland: Pitching Coach John Fairfield, $450,225 per year, for 2 years.
Jersey City: Minors Manager Brian Birge, $575,000 per year, for 3 years.
Seattle: Scout Donald Hallenbeck, $615,000 per year, for 2 years.
Sylva: Scout Eric Morency, $428,400 per year, for 2 years.
Brooklyn: Minors Manager James Jenkins, $850,000 per year, for 4 years.
Brooklyn: Minors Manager Kirk Hutto, $1,750,000 per year, for 6 years.
Stockholm: Scout Timothy Boerner, $356,000 per year, for 3 years.
Cairo: Minors Manager Gerald Ake, $450,000 per year, for 3 years.
Sylva: Hitting Coach Michael Meacham, $397,800 per year, for 3 years.
Cairo: Scout Donnie Driskill, $450,000 per year, for 3 years.
Marietta: Hitting Coach Juan Ingram, $350,000 per year, for 1 year.
Maryland: Pitching Coach John Fairfield, $450,225 per year, for 2 years.
Jersey City: Minors Manager Brian Birge, $575,000 per year, for 3 years.
Seattle: Scout Donald Hallenbeck, $615,000 per year, for 2 years.
Sylva: Scout Eric Morency, $428,400 per year, for 2 years.
Brooklyn: Minors Manager James Jenkins, $850,000 per year, for 4 years.
Brooklyn: Minors Manager Kirk Hutto, $1,750,000 per year, for 6 years.
Stockholm: Scout Timothy Boerner, $356,000 per year, for 3 years.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
2003 Preseason Schedule
Here's the current plan for the 2003 preseason, just so we're all on the same page.
1/23 (W): Nate, Coaches, Day 1
1/24 (Th): Nate, Coaches, Days 2-3
1/25 (F): Nate, Coaches, Days 4-5
1/28 (M): Mack, Free Agency, Day 1
1/30 (W): Mack, Free Agency, Days 2-3 & Draft, Round 1
2/1 (F): Mack, Free Agency, Days 4-5 & Draft, Round 2
2/4 (M): Mack, Free Agency, Days 6-7 & Draft, Round 3
2/6 (W): Mack, Free Agency, Days 8-9 & Draft, Round 4
2/8 (F): Mack, Free Agency, Days 10-12 & Draft, Round 5
2/11 (M): Mack, Free Agency, Days 13-15 & Draft, Round 6
2/13 (W): Mack, Free Agency, Days 16-20 & Draft, Rounds 7-15 (computer)
2/15 (F): Mack, Free Agency, Days 21-25
2/18 (M): Mack, Free Agency, Days 26-30
2/20 (W): Nate, Rosters locked for Rule 5 draft
2/22 (F): Nate, Rule 5 Draft
2/25 (M): Nate, Spring Training
2/27 (W): Nate, Start 2003 Season!
1/23 (W): Nate, Coaches, Day 1
1/24 (Th): Nate, Coaches, Days 2-3
1/25 (F): Nate, Coaches, Days 4-5
1/28 (M): Mack, Free Agency, Day 1
1/30 (W): Mack, Free Agency, Days 2-3 & Draft, Round 1
2/1 (F): Mack, Free Agency, Days 4-5 & Draft, Round 2
2/4 (M): Mack, Free Agency, Days 6-7 & Draft, Round 3
2/6 (W): Mack, Free Agency, Days 8-9 & Draft, Round 4
2/8 (F): Mack, Free Agency, Days 10-12 & Draft, Round 5
2/11 (M): Mack, Free Agency, Days 13-15 & Draft, Round 6
2/13 (W): Mack, Free Agency, Days 16-20 & Draft, Rounds 7-15 (computer)
2/15 (F): Mack, Free Agency, Days 21-25
2/18 (M): Mack, Free Agency, Days 26-30
2/20 (W): Nate, Rosters locked for Rule 5 draft
2/22 (F): Nate, Rule 5 Draft
2/25 (M): Nate, Spring Training
2/27 (W): Nate, Start 2003 Season!
Monday, January 21, 2008
Season Rolls Over: 2003 is Underway!
Right, then.
2003 is here and with it a whole new season. We're all tied at 0-0 and it's anyone's ballgame!
Coaching offers are first and, while Mack will set the full schedule, I anticipate the process to begin on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 in real time.
Also, as previously discussed, Sylva has been placed on computer control. We reserve the right to place an owner in control at any time.
Questions? Post 'em!
Good luck with the season, gentlemen!
2003 is here and with it a whole new season. We're all tied at 0-0 and it's anyone's ballgame!
Coaching offers are first and, while Mack will set the full schedule, I anticipate the process to begin on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 in real time.
Also, as previously discussed, Sylva has been placed on computer control. We reserve the right to place an owner in control at any time.
Questions? Post 'em!
Good luck with the season, gentlemen!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
OEL Championship Game Five: Brooklyn Wins!
Dateline: Brooklyn
In front of 48,556 screaming fans tonight the Brooklyn Bombers won the 2002 Overeducated League Championship 4-3 over Seattle. It’s Brooklyn’s first title in the two year old league and owner Jeremy Goldman’s first year as owner.
Seattle starting pitcher Juan Mandeville just didn’t look comfortable as the game started. Mandeville gave up a walk, a single, and a single to the first three batters he faced. Then, after striking out C Pio Pastrana, he allowed another single. In the first he allowed 3 runs on 3 hits and a walk.
Seattle would not go down without a fight. A lead off home run to Pullum in the second inning began to close the gap. Then a run scoring single by Schmeltzer in the 3rd and another run in the sixth tied it up for Seattle!
Alas, it was not to be for the northwesterners that night as Brooklyn answered in the bottom of the sixth with back to back doubles by Evans and Marone scored Brooklyn’s fourth and final run of the game and the series. That would be all it would take as the scoring was over for the night at the end Brooklyn popped the champagne at the end of the three and one-half hour contest.
All that’s left is to sweep up the confetti and to move on with the off season. What will the future hold for the OEL? More extravagant free agent signings? Catastrophic injuries and surprise free agents from overseas? Who knows? Only time will tell.
In front of 48,556 screaming fans tonight the Brooklyn Bombers won the 2002 Overeducated League Championship 4-3 over Seattle. It’s Brooklyn’s first title in the two year old league and owner Jeremy Goldman’s first year as owner.
Seattle starting pitcher Juan Mandeville just didn’t look comfortable as the game started. Mandeville gave up a walk, a single, and a single to the first three batters he faced. Then, after striking out C Pio Pastrana, he allowed another single. In the first he allowed 3 runs on 3 hits and a walk.
Seattle would not go down without a fight. A lead off home run to Pullum in the second inning began to close the gap. Then a run scoring single by Schmeltzer in the 3rd and another run in the sixth tied it up for Seattle!
Alas, it was not to be for the northwesterners that night as Brooklyn answered in the bottom of the sixth with back to back doubles by Evans and Marone scored Brooklyn’s fourth and final run of the game and the series. That would be all it would take as the scoring was over for the night at the end Brooklyn popped the champagne at the end of the three and one-half hour contest.
All that’s left is to sweep up the confetti and to move on with the off season. What will the future hold for the OEL? More extravagant free agent signings? Catastrophic injuries and surprise free agents from overseas? Who knows? Only time will tell.
Monday, January 7, 2008
OEL Championship Game Four: Brooklyn Now One Win Away!
Dateline: Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Bombers moved to one win away from taking the 2002 OEL Championship tonight as they beat the Seattle Ministry of Silly Walks 5-2 in the tightest game of this series so far.
Seattle starting pitcher Billy Lowry went 7.2 innings while giving up 5 runs on 7 hits and 1 walk while surprise Brooklyn starter Fabio Punal lasted only 5.2 innings he allowed 2 runs, both in the first, while giving up eight walks, and the Brooklyn bullpen slammed the door, allowing no hits in 3.1 innings to win the game.
Seattle got on the board early as they scored 2 runs in the top of the first. The runs came with two outs when CF Carlos Araoz doubled down the right field line with men on first and second. The runs came as the result of consecutive walks to Schmeltzer and Pullem and the double by Araoz. It would be the last time that Seattle would score on the night.
Brooklyn began their comeback in the bottom of the third, scoring twice on a single by the pitcher, Punal, followed by a triple by CF Woodsworth, and a double by 3B Hyer. All the needed was a home run for the cycle in the inning! Brooklyn would follow up with solo runs in the fourth, seventh, and eighth innings to seal the game for the home team and placing them one win away from popping the champagne!
Will things end tomorrow night in Brooklyn or will these two titans of baseball make the long, dark trip back to Seattle for games six and seven? Only time will tell, sports fans! We’ll see you tomorrow night!
The Brooklyn Bombers moved to one win away from taking the 2002 OEL Championship tonight as they beat the Seattle Ministry of Silly Walks 5-2 in the tightest game of this series so far.
Seattle starting pitcher Billy Lowry went 7.2 innings while giving up 5 runs on 7 hits and 1 walk while surprise Brooklyn starter Fabio Punal lasted only 5.2 innings he allowed 2 runs, both in the first, while giving up eight walks, and the Brooklyn bullpen slammed the door, allowing no hits in 3.1 innings to win the game.
Seattle got on the board early as they scored 2 runs in the top of the first. The runs came with two outs when CF Carlos Araoz doubled down the right field line with men on first and second. The runs came as the result of consecutive walks to Schmeltzer and Pullem and the double by Araoz. It would be the last time that Seattle would score on the night.
Brooklyn began their comeback in the bottom of the third, scoring twice on a single by the pitcher, Punal, followed by a triple by CF Woodsworth, and a double by 3B Hyer. All the needed was a home run for the cycle in the inning! Brooklyn would follow up with solo runs in the fourth, seventh, and eighth innings to seal the game for the home team and placing them one win away from popping the champagne!
Will things end tomorrow night in Brooklyn or will these two titans of baseball make the long, dark trip back to Seattle for games six and seven? Only time will tell, sports fans! We’ll see you tomorrow night!
Friday, January 4, 2008
OEL Championship Game Three: Brooklyn Dominates
Dateline: Brooklyn
In the first ever OEL Championship game played in Brooklyn the Bombers dominated the Seattle Ministry of Silly Walks winning game three 7-2. The win gives Brooklyn a 2 games to 1 lead in the Championship Series.
Brooklyn starter Mark Fossum threw 8.2 great innings. With 100 pitches thrown Fossum gave up 2 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks while striking out 7. Seattle’s starter, Alvaro Pedro, didn’t fair so well, allowing 5 runs on 9 hits in 6.2 innings. Brooklyn scored two insurance runs in the ninth off reliever Robert Turner to seal the game.
Both teams started the game tight, with each half inning featuring only 3 batsmen through the top of the third. In the bottom of the third Brooklyn got on the scoreboard when LF William Marone led off the frame with a triple and later scored on an infield hit by CF Oscar Woodworth. Brooklyn broke through again in the 4th when a double by Takenao followed by a single by Pastrana, another double by Delavega, and another single by Marone led to two more runs and a 3-0 led for Brooklyn.
That would prove all the east coasters would require as they went on to win, allowing only two runs by Seattle in the top of the 8th inning.
Game four will be held on Monday night and the tension is building as the fans and owners wonder who will join Marietta as the team allowed to fly the victory pennant! We’ll see you back in Brooklyn for it! Don’t miss out!
In the first ever OEL Championship game played in Brooklyn the Bombers dominated the Seattle Ministry of Silly Walks winning game three 7-2. The win gives Brooklyn a 2 games to 1 lead in the Championship Series.
Brooklyn starter Mark Fossum threw 8.2 great innings. With 100 pitches thrown Fossum gave up 2 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks while striking out 7. Seattle’s starter, Alvaro Pedro, didn’t fair so well, allowing 5 runs on 9 hits in 6.2 innings. Brooklyn scored two insurance runs in the ninth off reliever Robert Turner to seal the game.
Both teams started the game tight, with each half inning featuring only 3 batsmen through the top of the third. In the bottom of the third Brooklyn got on the scoreboard when LF William Marone led off the frame with a triple and later scored on an infield hit by CF Oscar Woodworth. Brooklyn broke through again in the 4th when a double by Takenao followed by a single by Pastrana, another double by Delavega, and another single by Marone led to two more runs and a 3-0 led for Brooklyn.
That would prove all the east coasters would require as they went on to win, allowing only two runs by Seattle in the top of the 8th inning.
Game four will be held on Monday night and the tension is building as the fans and owners wonder who will join Marietta as the team allowed to fly the victory pennant! We’ll see you back in Brooklyn for it! Don’t miss out!
Thursday, January 3, 2008
OEL Series Game Two: Brooklyn Ties It Up!
Dateline: Seattle
Tonight Brooklyn won game two of the 2002 OEL Series over Seattle. The 11-7 win, while not dominating, certainly changed the tone of the series. Going into the off day tomorrow it’s anyone’s to lose!
The game started with a hopeful Brooklyn putting up a run in the first but Seattle roared back in the bottom of the frame as CF Carlos Araoz hit a bases loaded double to score two runs and Seattle would later score two more in the inning to make the score 4-1 Seattle after the first.
Neither starting pitcher did well tonight. If anything Brooklyn’s starter, Thomas Fleenor, did worse that Seattle’s Thomas Holte. Holte gave up 8 hits and 2 walks in 4.2 inning while Fleenor lasted only two innings while giving up five hits and 2 walks on 43 pitches. But unearned runs cost Seattle dearly as shortstop committed two errors, the first in the fifth inning led to three Brooklyn runs and allowed Brooklyn to take the lead, 7-6. It was a lead they would never give up.
After the starters the team’s bullpens came into play and there’s not doubt about it, baseball fans, that Brooklyn delivered! The Brooklyn bullpen threw seven innings while allowing just 3 hits and 1 run. Seattle’s bullpen, perhaps showing the effects of game one’s monster offensive performance, surrendered four runs in 4.1 innings of work. Seattle’s Alberto Hernandez wasn’t sharp, in particular, as he allowed 3 hits, 2 walks, and 3 earned runs in his 2.1 innings of work.
We’re back with game three at Brooklyn after tomorrow’s off day! Don’t miss it!
Tonight Brooklyn won game two of the 2002 OEL Series over Seattle. The 11-7 win, while not dominating, certainly changed the tone of the series. Going into the off day tomorrow it’s anyone’s to lose!
The game started with a hopeful Brooklyn putting up a run in the first but Seattle roared back in the bottom of the frame as CF Carlos Araoz hit a bases loaded double to score two runs and Seattle would later score two more in the inning to make the score 4-1 Seattle after the first.
Neither starting pitcher did well tonight. If anything Brooklyn’s starter, Thomas Fleenor, did worse that Seattle’s Thomas Holte. Holte gave up 8 hits and 2 walks in 4.2 inning while Fleenor lasted only two innings while giving up five hits and 2 walks on 43 pitches. But unearned runs cost Seattle dearly as shortstop committed two errors, the first in the fifth inning led to three Brooklyn runs and allowed Brooklyn to take the lead, 7-6. It was a lead they would never give up.
After the starters the team’s bullpens came into play and there’s not doubt about it, baseball fans, that Brooklyn delivered! The Brooklyn bullpen threw seven innings while allowing just 3 hits and 1 run. Seattle’s bullpen, perhaps showing the effects of game one’s monster offensive performance, surrendered four runs in 4.1 innings of work. Seattle’s Alberto Hernandez wasn’t sharp, in particular, as he allowed 3 hits, 2 walks, and 3 earned runs in his 2.1 innings of work.
We’re back with game three at Brooklyn after tomorrow’s off day! Don’t miss it!
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
OEL Championship Series: Seattle Wins Game One in a Classic!
Dateline: Seattle
Seattle has taken a one game to none lead in the 2002 OEL Championship Series tonight, beating rival Brooklyn in dramatic fashion, 9-8!
The game began well for Brooklyn as they put up 4 runs in the top of the first inning of Seattle starter Billy Lowry. Lowry, who lasted only 3.2 innings tonight, gave up six runs on five hits and 2 walks while striking out five. In the bottom of the first Seattle plated no runs on one hit and things got exciting for the Brooklyn fans.
Seattle began their comeback in the bottom of the second racking up a run with a solo home run by catcher Herman Colon. After Seattle scored again in the third Brooklyn came back with two runs leaving the score, Brooklyn 6, Seattle 2 after the top of the fourth. Seattle starter Lowry was replaced in the top of the fourth after surrendering the extra runs.
Things looked even tougher for Seattle after the fifth as Brooklyn put up two more runs and Seattle only answered with one. As the game became official after five innings the game stood Brooklyn 8, Seattle 3 and faces were getting long in the town with the rain!
But all was not lost. That eight runs was all Brooklyn was destined to plate today and Seattle refused to go down without making their best effort in the last innings. After scoring three times in the bottom of the sixth Seattle scored another in the 7th off an error by the Brooklyn centerfielder and tied it in the bottom of the 8th as shortstop Covas came home on a fielder’s choice!
Locked up going into the top of the ninth reliever Wesley Savage came in to pitch for Seattle and promptly gave up a single to right by pinch hitter Francis York. But the opening single was never capitalized as the next three Brooklyn batter went down easily with a fly ball to center, a fly ball to right, and a grounder to third.
The game ended dramatically in the bottom of the ninth. After first baseman Zaragoza struck out swinging left fielder Ronald Veit, who’d hit thirty-three home runs this season, added another to the tally and hit a 394 foot solo home run to deep left field winning the game for Seattle and putting them up in the series!
Readers, the two teams used nine pitchers tonight and that can surely have an impact on tomorrow’s game. Only time will tell how large that impact will be. Tune in here for more tense, nail-biting action tomorrow from Seattle!
Seattle has taken a one game to none lead in the 2002 OEL Championship Series tonight, beating rival Brooklyn in dramatic fashion, 9-8!
The game began well for Brooklyn as they put up 4 runs in the top of the first inning of Seattle starter Billy Lowry. Lowry, who lasted only 3.2 innings tonight, gave up six runs on five hits and 2 walks while striking out five. In the bottom of the first Seattle plated no runs on one hit and things got exciting for the Brooklyn fans.
Seattle began their comeback in the bottom of the second racking up a run with a solo home run by catcher Herman Colon. After Seattle scored again in the third Brooklyn came back with two runs leaving the score, Brooklyn 6, Seattle 2 after the top of the fourth. Seattle starter Lowry was replaced in the top of the fourth after surrendering the extra runs.
Things looked even tougher for Seattle after the fifth as Brooklyn put up two more runs and Seattle only answered with one. As the game became official after five innings the game stood Brooklyn 8, Seattle 3 and faces were getting long in the town with the rain!
But all was not lost. That eight runs was all Brooklyn was destined to plate today and Seattle refused to go down without making their best effort in the last innings. After scoring three times in the bottom of the sixth Seattle scored another in the 7th off an error by the Brooklyn centerfielder and tied it in the bottom of the 8th as shortstop Covas came home on a fielder’s choice!
Locked up going into the top of the ninth reliever Wesley Savage came in to pitch for Seattle and promptly gave up a single to right by pinch hitter Francis York. But the opening single was never capitalized as the next three Brooklyn batter went down easily with a fly ball to center, a fly ball to right, and a grounder to third.
The game ended dramatically in the bottom of the ninth. After first baseman Zaragoza struck out swinging left fielder Ronald Veit, who’d hit thirty-three home runs this season, added another to the tally and hit a 394 foot solo home run to deep left field winning the game for Seattle and putting them up in the series!
Readers, the two teams used nine pitchers tonight and that can surely have an impact on tomorrow’s game. Only time will tell how large that impact will be. Tune in here for more tense, nail-biting action tomorrow from Seattle!
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