I tell you what, the Midwest League playoffs had a little bit of everything. Every series went the maximum number of games, and every game had drama and intrigue. The only thing missing was the Silver Hawks.
Here's the recap links for game five on Monday night:
Lake County 3, Clinton 1 -- Lake County wins series 3-2
Game story can be found here.
Box score is at this link.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
MWL Finals - Game Four Summary
Here's tonight summary:
Clinton 3, Lake County 2 - Series tied 2-2
The LumberKings scored twice in the top of the eighth on RBI singles from Mickey Wiswall and Blake Ochoa. The win means that a deciding game five will take place tomorrow at Lake County.
Oddly, every series of the MWL playoffs has gone to the maximum number of games.
No blog updates on Monday because of all day meetings. I'll be back on Tuesday with a recap of game five and any other information that is relevant.
Clinton 3, Lake County 2 - Series tied 2-2
The LumberKings scored twice in the top of the eighth on RBI singles from Mickey Wiswall and Blake Ochoa. The win means that a deciding game five will take place tomorrow at Lake County.
Oddly, every series of the MWL playoffs has gone to the maximum number of games.
No blog updates on Monday because of all day meetings. I'll be back on Tuesday with a recap of game five and any other information that is relevant.
MWL Finals - Game Three Summary
Game three was Saturday night. Sorry for the late update.
Lake County 7, Clinton 3 -- Captains lead series 2-1
Summary: The Captains basically dominated from the beginning, taking an early 4-0 lead and never looking back. Brett Brach struck out 9 in 6.2 innings for the win. Tyler Holt had two hits, a homer, three runs scored, and two RBIs.
Game four is tonight (Sunday) at 6:30 PM Eastern. I have an all day meeting tomorrow, so I'll try to update the blog tonight before I call it a day.
Lake County 7, Clinton 3 -- Captains lead series 2-1
Summary: The Captains basically dominated from the beginning, taking an early 4-0 lead and never looking back. Brett Brach struck out 9 in 6.2 innings for the win. Tyler Holt had two hits, a homer, three runs scored, and two RBIs.
Game four is tonight (Sunday) at 6:30 PM Eastern. I have an all day meeting tomorrow, so I'll try to update the blog tonight before I call it a day.
Friday, September 17, 2010
MWL Finals Game Two
Whoa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you count them up, that's 18 exclamation points. One for every inning played in game two of the Midwest League finals last night. Let's get to the recap....
Clinton 8, Lake County 7 (18 innings) - Best-of-5 series is tied at one each
Clinton led 4-0 heading to the seventh. Lake County scored two in the top of the 7th to make it 4-2. Clinton scored two in the bottom of the inning to make it 6-2. Lake County then scored two runs in both the eighth and ninth to force extras. Delvi Cid hit a two run homer in the top of the ninth to force the tie.
Neither team scored in the 10th or 11th. Roberto Perez homered in the top of the 12th to make it a 7-6 Captains lead (their first lead of the game). Clinton answered in the bottom of the 12th on a RBI single by Carlos Ramirez. One run scored, but Greg Folgia threw out a runner at the plate to end the inning and keep the game going.
The 12th through the 17th innings were all scoreless. Finally, in the bottom of the 18th with two outs, the LumberKings worked back-to-back walks from Giovanni Soto. Mario Martinez then reached on a fielder error by third baseman Adam Abraham, allowing the winning run to score from second.
The game took 5 hours and 37 minutes to complete. Yikes.
The two teams will have a much needed off day today, and the series resumes tomorrow in Lake County.
If you count them up, that's 18 exclamation points. One for every inning played in game two of the Midwest League finals last night. Let's get to the recap....
Clinton 8, Lake County 7 (18 innings) - Best-of-5 series is tied at one each
Clinton led 4-0 heading to the seventh. Lake County scored two in the top of the 7th to make it 4-2. Clinton scored two in the bottom of the inning to make it 6-2. Lake County then scored two runs in both the eighth and ninth to force extras. Delvi Cid hit a two run homer in the top of the ninth to force the tie.
Neither team scored in the 10th or 11th. Roberto Perez homered in the top of the 12th to make it a 7-6 Captains lead (their first lead of the game). Clinton answered in the bottom of the 12th on a RBI single by Carlos Ramirez. One run scored, but Greg Folgia threw out a runner at the plate to end the inning and keep the game going.
The 12th through the 17th innings were all scoreless. Finally, in the bottom of the 18th with two outs, the LumberKings worked back-to-back walks from Giovanni Soto. Mario Martinez then reached on a fielder error by third baseman Adam Abraham, allowing the winning run to score from second.
The game took 5 hours and 37 minutes to complete. Yikes.
The two teams will have a much needed off day today, and the series resumes tomorrow in Lake County.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
MWL Finals - Game One
I'm sorry for not posting sooner, but we had some meetings this morning to discuss the season and where we are headed for next year. Here is the summary from game one last night:
Lake County 9, Clinton 6 -- Captains have 1-0 lead in best-of-five series
A big win for Lake County on the road last night, overcoming a 6-3 deficit with 2 runs in the seventh and four in the eighth to rally for the victory. Casey Frawley, Jason Smit, and Greg Folgia all had two RBIs to lead the offense. Clinton's second baseman Kevin Mailloux committed two errors which led to four unearned runs. James Jones had a homer and three RBIs for Clinton. Preston Guilmet pitched two scoreless innings at the end of the game to earn his fourth save of the postseason.
Game two is tonight @ Clinton. It's basically a must win for the LumberKings unless they plan on sweeping three straight games at Lake County.
Lake County 9, Clinton 6 -- Captains have 1-0 lead in best-of-five series
A big win for Lake County on the road last night, overcoming a 6-3 deficit with 2 runs in the seventh and four in the eighth to rally for the victory. Casey Frawley, Jason Smit, and Greg Folgia all had two RBIs to lead the offense. Clinton's second baseman Kevin Mailloux committed two errors which led to four unearned runs. James Jones had a homer and three RBIs for Clinton. Preston Guilmet pitched two scoreless innings at the end of the game to earn his fourth save of the postseason.
Game two is tonight @ Clinton. It's basically a must win for the LumberKings unless they plan on sweeping three straight games at Lake County.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
The MWL Finals are Set
Last night's recap:
Lake County 6, Great Lakes 1 -- Captains win series 2-1
Summary: The Lake County Captains completed an improbable comeback, winning two games on the road at Dow Diamond to eliminate the Great Lakes Loons. Casey Frawley homered and Argenis Martinez had two RBIs to lead the Captains offense. The Loons stranded 11 runners on base, being eliminated in the Eastern Division Finals for the second year in a row.
The Finals begin tonight with the Clinton LumberKings hosting the Lake County Captains in game one of the best-of-five series. Games 1 & 2 are at Clinton, with the final 3 at Lake County. Vote for what you think the result will be on the right side of the page!
Lake County 6, Great Lakes 1 -- Captains win series 2-1
Summary: The Lake County Captains completed an improbable comeback, winning two games on the road at Dow Diamond to eliminate the Great Lakes Loons. Casey Frawley homered and Argenis Martinez had two RBIs to lead the Captains offense. The Loons stranded 11 runners on base, being eliminated in the Eastern Division Finals for the second year in a row.
The Finals begin tonight with the Clinton LumberKings hosting the Lake County Captains in game one of the best-of-five series. Games 1 & 2 are at Clinton, with the final 3 at Lake County. Vote for what you think the result will be on the right side of the page!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Monday's Playoff Results
This has been a fascinating postseason in the Midwest League thus far. Let's get to last night's results:
Lake County 7, Great Lakes 6 - Series tied 1-1
The Captains chased Allen Webster after just 2.2 inning, jumping out to a 6-0 lead. They then held off the Loons rally, and Lake County forced a deciding game three with a 7-6 victory. Two lefties will go in game three tonight with Greg Wilborn facing off against Vidal Nuno at Dow Diamond in Michigan.
Clinton 4, Kane County 1 - LumberKings win series 2-1
The LumberKings advance to the Midwest League Finals for the first time in 17 years with a 4-1 defeat of Kane County. Mickey Wiswall had a two run homer to lead the Clinton offense and Tom Wilhelmsen pitched 7.0 scoreless innings for the L-Kings.
Lake County 7, Great Lakes 6 - Series tied 1-1
The Captains chased Allen Webster after just 2.2 inning, jumping out to a 6-0 lead. They then held off the Loons rally, and Lake County forced a deciding game three with a 7-6 victory. Two lefties will go in game three tonight with Greg Wilborn facing off against Vidal Nuno at Dow Diamond in Michigan.
Clinton 4, Kane County 1 - LumberKings win series 2-1
The LumberKings advance to the Midwest League Finals for the first time in 17 years with a 4-1 defeat of Kane County. Mickey Wiswall had a two run homer to lead the Clinton offense and Tom Wilhelmsen pitched 7.0 scoreless innings for the L-Kings.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Sunday's Playoff Results
Hope everyone enjoyed their first weekend without Silver Hawks baseball. I know it's a weekend too early, but it's just what we have to deal with this year. Here are last night's results around the Midwest League Playoffs:
Great Lakes 10, Lake County 8 -- Loons lead series 1-0
Summary: The final score made the game appear closer than it really was, as Great Lakes at one point led 8-2 and took a 10-5 lead into the bottom of the ninth before holding on for the win. Brian Cavazos-Galvez had four hits (including a home run and triple) and five RBIs to lead the Loons offense. Jonathan Burnette had two homers for the Captains to bring them back into the game, but it wasn't enough. The series shifts to Dow Diamond in Midland, Michigan on Monday night.
Clinton 6, Kane County 2 -- Series is tied 1-1
Summary: The LumberKings protected their home field and avoided elimination with a strong showing on Sunday evening. Mario Martinez went 4-for-4 with two RBIs to lead Clinton at the plate and force a deciding game three on Monday night. The LumberKings will host tonight with the winner moving on to the Midwest League Finals.
Great Lakes 10, Lake County 8 -- Loons lead series 1-0
Summary: The final score made the game appear closer than it really was, as Great Lakes at one point led 8-2 and took a 10-5 lead into the bottom of the ninth before holding on for the win. Brian Cavazos-Galvez had four hits (including a home run and triple) and five RBIs to lead the Loons offense. Jonathan Burnette had two homers for the Captains to bring them back into the game, but it wasn't enough. The series shifts to Dow Diamond in Midland, Michigan on Monday night.
Clinton 6, Kane County 2 -- Series is tied 1-1
Summary: The LumberKings protected their home field and avoided elimination with a strong showing on Sunday evening. Mario Martinez went 4-for-4 with two RBIs to lead Clinton at the plate and force a deciding game three on Monday night. The LumberKings will host tonight with the winner moving on to the Midwest League Finals.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Saturday's Playoff Results
The first night of the division finals was Saturday evening, let's see how it turned out:
Great Lakes @ Lake County, PPD Rain
Summary: The rain that poured on South Bend all morning and early afternoon made it's way to Lake County last night, keeping the two teams from getting started. They will have game one today.
Kane County 4, Clinton 0
Summary: Daniel Straily struck out 11 in 7.0 shutout innings, leading the Cougars to a series opening win at home. Michael Choice (three run shot) and Rashun Dixon (solo homer) went back-to-back in the first inning, giving Kane County the only runs they needed. They'll continue the series in Clinton on Sunday.
Great Lakes @ Lake County, PPD Rain
Summary: The rain that poured on South Bend all morning and early afternoon made it's way to Lake County last night, keeping the two teams from getting started. They will have game one today.
Kane County 4, Clinton 0
Summary: Daniel Straily struck out 11 in 7.0 shutout innings, leading the Cougars to a series opening win at home. Michael Choice (three run shot) and Rashun Dixon (solo homer) went back-to-back in the first inning, giving Kane County the only runs they needed. They'll continue the series in Clinton on Sunday.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Playoff Recap - Round One, Game Three
The first round wrapped up last night, here's what happened (with a quick summary today because it's my first weekend off of work since early April):
Great Lakes 6, Fort Wayne 4
Quick Summary: The TinCaps couldn't hold on to the 3-2 lead on the road, and the Loons rallied to eliminate the defending champions. Rafael Ynoa had a homer and two RBIs to lead the Loons.
Lake County 3, West Michigan 2
Chris Kersten had two RBIs and Jason Smit had a solo homer as the Captains escaped the Whitecaps in Lake County. Preston Guilmet worked 2.2 innings for the save -- his second of the series.
Up Next: Great Lakes will be at Lake County in game one of the series tonight. Josh Wall battled Giovanni Soto in the pitching matchup.
Clinton 6, Cedar Rapids 2
The LumberKings lost game one at home, but then won two on the road to knock off the Kernels. Tyler Kehrer was an emergency starter for Cedar Rapids, but didn't get out of the first inning giving up three runs on two hits and three walks. No official word yet on what happened to their scheduled starter Stephen Locke.
Kane County 15, Quad Cities 7
The Cougars did the same as Clinton -- lose game one at home then win two on the road. They routed the River Bandits last night, with eight different players picking up a RBI.
Up Next: The Cougars host the LumberKings in game one of the Western Division finals tonight. Dan Straily on the mound for Kane County against Clinton's Taylor Stanton.
Great Lakes 6, Fort Wayne 4
Quick Summary: The TinCaps couldn't hold on to the 3-2 lead on the road, and the Loons rallied to eliminate the defending champions. Rafael Ynoa had a homer and two RBIs to lead the Loons.
Lake County 3, West Michigan 2
Chris Kersten had two RBIs and Jason Smit had a solo homer as the Captains escaped the Whitecaps in Lake County. Preston Guilmet worked 2.2 innings for the save -- his second of the series.
Up Next: Great Lakes will be at Lake County in game one of the series tonight. Josh Wall battled Giovanni Soto in the pitching matchup.
Clinton 6, Cedar Rapids 2
The LumberKings lost game one at home, but then won two on the road to knock off the Kernels. Tyler Kehrer was an emergency starter for Cedar Rapids, but didn't get out of the first inning giving up three runs on two hits and three walks. No official word yet on what happened to their scheduled starter Stephen Locke.
Kane County 15, Quad Cities 7
The Cougars did the same as Clinton -- lose game one at home then win two on the road. They routed the River Bandits last night, with eight different players picking up a RBI.
Up Next: The Cougars host the LumberKings in game one of the Western Division finals tonight. Dan Straily on the mound for Kane County against Clinton's Taylor Stanton.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Playoff Results - Round One, Game One
Well, the first night of Midwest League playoff baseball is in the books, and there were some very interesting games last night. Let's take a look (each score link will take you to the box score of the game)....
Fort Wayne 1, Great Lakes 0
Main Storyline: Everett Williams provided the lone run of the game with a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth inning. It was one of just three hits for the TinCaps.
Secondary Storyline: Matt Lollis (WP, 1-0) and three other Fort Wayne pitchers combined to shut out the potent Loons offense.
Up Next: Game two is at Great Lakes tonight at 7:05 PM. A couple of lefties go head-to-head with Jose De Paula battling Greg Wilborn.
Lake County 4, West Michigan 2
Main Storyline: Tyler Holt capped a three-run Captains rally in the top of the seventh with a two-run single to lift the Captains from a 2-1 deficit to a 4-2 lead.
Secondary Storyline: The Captains won game one on the road, and return home with two chances to win one game on their home field to advance to the Eastern Division Finals.
Up Next: Game two is at Lake County tonight at 6:30 PM. LHP Vidal Nuno starts for the Captains against RHP Trevor Feeney for West Michigan.
Quad Cities 4, Kane County 0
Main Storyline: Shelby Miller (WP, 1-0) struck out 13 hitters in 7.0 innings, allowing just two hits to lead the River Bandits to the series opening victory.
Secondary Storyline: The River Bandits didn't show signs of missing injured Matt Adams' bat in picking up four runs on 11 hits at Kane County.
Up Next: Game two is at Quad Cities tonight at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Jonathan Joseph starts for the Cougars against River Bandit starter Michael Blazek.
Cedar Rapids 3, Clinton 2
Main Storyline: With two outs and the bases empty, the Kernels had two singles and then three straight walks in the top of the 7th to force in two runs and break the 1-1 tie. They held on to win 3-2.
Secondary Storyline: Like two other teams in the league, the Kernels won on the road and have two chances to win the series at home.
Up Next: Game two is at Cedar Rapids tonight at 7:35 PM Eastern Time. LHP Buddy Boshers starts for the Kernels against Clinton's RHP Yoervis Medina.
Fort Wayne 1, Great Lakes 0
Main Storyline: Everett Williams provided the lone run of the game with a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth inning. It was one of just three hits for the TinCaps.
Secondary Storyline: Matt Lollis (WP, 1-0) and three other Fort Wayne pitchers combined to shut out the potent Loons offense.
Up Next: Game two is at Great Lakes tonight at 7:05 PM. A couple of lefties go head-to-head with Jose De Paula battling Greg Wilborn.
Lake County 4, West Michigan 2
Main Storyline: Tyler Holt capped a three-run Captains rally in the top of the seventh with a two-run single to lift the Captains from a 2-1 deficit to a 4-2 lead.
Secondary Storyline: The Captains won game one on the road, and return home with two chances to win one game on their home field to advance to the Eastern Division Finals.
Up Next: Game two is at Lake County tonight at 6:30 PM. LHP Vidal Nuno starts for the Captains against RHP Trevor Feeney for West Michigan.
Quad Cities 4, Kane County 0
Main Storyline: Shelby Miller (WP, 1-0) struck out 13 hitters in 7.0 innings, allowing just two hits to lead the River Bandits to the series opening victory.
Secondary Storyline: The River Bandits didn't show signs of missing injured Matt Adams' bat in picking up four runs on 11 hits at Kane County.
Up Next: Game two is at Quad Cities tonight at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Jonathan Joseph starts for the Cougars against River Bandit starter Michael Blazek.
Cedar Rapids 3, Clinton 2
Main Storyline: With two outs and the bases empty, the Kernels had two singles and then three straight walks in the top of the 7th to force in two runs and break the 1-1 tie. They held on to win 3-2.
Secondary Storyline: Like two other teams in the league, the Kernels won on the road and have two chances to win the series at home.
Up Next: Game two is at Cedar Rapids tonight at 7:35 PM Eastern Time. LHP Buddy Boshers starts for the Kernels against Clinton's RHP Yoervis Medina.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Monday Morning Links (January 11th)
As I try to recover from the heartbreak of the Bengals loss this weekend, here's a batch of links for you to keep you up to date on the top stories in baseball:
-In a stunning bit of news, the Cincinnati Reds swept in and apparently won the bidding war for the services of Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman. I'm a Reds fan, and I didn't see this happening in a million years, so trust me when I tell you it is a great surprise to the people of Cincinnati.
-Vlad Guerrero has signed with the Texas Rangers. The last paragraph of the article linked here presents a very interesting stat.
-Derek Jeter is getting married. Clearly he learned nothing from Tiger Woods.
-Finally, Baseball America has the top 10 prospects for the Indians (who are now in the MWL with the addition of the Lake County Captains) and the Tigers (West Michigan Whitecaps)
-In a stunning bit of news, the Cincinnati Reds swept in and apparently won the bidding war for the services of Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman. I'm a Reds fan, and I didn't see this happening in a million years, so trust me when I tell you it is a great surprise to the people of Cincinnati.
-Vlad Guerrero has signed with the Texas Rangers. The last paragraph of the article linked here presents a very interesting stat.
-Derek Jeter is getting married. Clearly he learned nothing from Tiger Woods.
-Finally, Baseball America has the top 10 prospects for the Indians (who are now in the MWL with the addition of the Lake County Captains) and the Tigers (West Michigan Whitecaps)
Thursday, September 17, 2009
2010 Schedule
In case you missed it in all the playoff hype, the 2010 Silver Hawks schedule has been released.
A few changes this year:
1) Bowling Green (KY) and Lake County (OH) enter the Midwest League, and will move into the Eastern Division. This makes both divisions 8 teams, making it more fair in terms of playoff qualifying. In years past, the East only had 6 teams, and with 4 making the postseason, it was easier for the East than the West. Not anymore.
2) Instead of playing a total of six games against the West (three each home and home), there will only be three games against the West in 2010. For example, the Silver Hawks go to Clinton for three games in July, but the LumberKings never come to the Cove next season. It will be reversed in 2011. I hate this, because that means only 24 games against the West and 116 against the East. Now no one can complain about not playing their division enough, but I wish it would be a bit more balanced.
3) Everything else remains virtually the same. Game times have not been announced as of yet, but they will be determined before you know it.
A few changes this year:
1) Bowling Green (KY) and Lake County (OH) enter the Midwest League, and will move into the Eastern Division. This makes both divisions 8 teams, making it more fair in terms of playoff qualifying. In years past, the East only had 6 teams, and with 4 making the postseason, it was easier for the East than the West. Not anymore.
2) Instead of playing a total of six games against the West (three each home and home), there will only be three games against the West in 2010. For example, the Silver Hawks go to Clinton for three games in July, but the LumberKings never come to the Cove next season. It will be reversed in 2011. I hate this, because that means only 24 games against the West and 116 against the East. Now no one can complain about not playing their division enough, but I wish it would be a bit more balanced.
3) Everything else remains virtually the same. Game times have not been announced as of yet, but they will be determined before you know it.
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