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Around the Bases: Week 6
Teams look to rebound after some ugly blowouts last week
By Listen DePleyohs / Baseball Tri-Weekly
The winds are howling, because half the teams got blown out of contention last week. It has been fairly close up to this point, but the powerhouses made themselves known, just as I predicted they would.
The biggest game last week was one I failed to mention. Bridgewater had a commanding lead going into the final hours on Sunday, when the Markies bats came alive to tie the game at four. It’s quite a disappointment for the Weasels, in light of all the other results around the league. For Bizton, it’s something they can take pride in when they are not playing in September.
While this week may not be as pivotal, there are a few games worth note. Let the noting proceed.
LV vs. WEY
It was a big win for both teams last week, and what better way to celebrate than going toe to toe this week.
The Doggs pitching staff has been a happy surprise this season, but its production will be tested by a deep, Shaddupu staff. They will be hard pressed to compete in Wins and K’s, so by selecting their starters wisely they may be able to pull out ERA and Whip. Saves will likely go to Vegas.
Offensively, both teams are potent. The only categories I’m willing to predict are stolen base and average to Weymouth, though Las Vegas is certainly capable of taking the later.
RAK vs. BRW
Heartbreaking best describes how the Weasels finished last week, which is the complete opposite of the Rockets.
Rakeville’s pitching staff shined last week and is looking to continue, backed by a surprisingly productive offence. The weasels will counter with the return of Wade Miller to their solid veteran rotation, and bats that are really looking to break out of their shell.
With Juan Pierre’s resurgence, look for stolen bases and average to got Rakeville’s way, along with saves. Everything else is up in the air, though in favor of Bridgewater.
QC vs. PLY
Juan Rincon was in the Bells lineup until Friday.
Coach Oldman Onthemount admitted yesterday that he just wasn’t getting the production out of Rincon that he expected. Then noted that there was almost no needles around the clubhouse anymore, forcing him to drink his daily dosage of heroine.
Andruw Jones was in the Piglets lineup all week, hitting 2 homeruns, scoring and driving in six. Piglets will win this week.
This is the second game in a three Quebec City road trip that will take them to Bizton next week. It’s a trip that was desperately needed and should put them among the top teams when they head into Rakeville in Week 8.
BIZ vs. WS
The biggest secret in the EHCC is the Winston-Salem Green Monsters. They are not flashy, but they get the job done. Going into this week, they are 2-3, but four of the five games have been within 1 or 2 runs. They are consistent, patient and talented.
The second biggest secret in the EHCC is that Bizton has yet to win a game this season. Actually, that is not a secret at all. An upgrade at first base in Sexson may be the answer for them, but until they address the outfield, they will be hard pressed to pull out enough offensive categories to carry them to glory.
The Monsters lineup should be able to hold off the Markies, and the Rotation will decide whether it is a blowout or not.
TIJ vs. HAV
A shutout!?! In Fantasy Baseball!?! Against the Swingers!?! My sleeper this year really disappointed me last week, but I guess if you are going to lose, you might as well make history out of it.
Hey, does anyone remember when Mexico declared war on Las Vegas. Boy, did they get fucked up or what?
To be honest, I don’t care who wins this game. It is a must-win for both of them. For Tijuana if they want to continue to believe they are a frontrunner, and for Haverhill if they want to stay in the playoff race. There are too many good teams for either team to have a week like that. This week will decide who is serious about sticking around.
| 1. | Las Vegas | ( - ) |
| 2. | Weymouth | (+1) |
| 3. | Rakeville | (+1) |
| 4. | Quebec City | (+4) |
| 5. | Winston-Salem | (+4) |
| 6. | Tijuana | (-4) |
| 7. | Golden | (-2) |
| 8. | Bridgewater | (-1) |
| 9. | Haverhill | (-3) |
| 10. | Bizton | (+2) |
| 11. | Tokyo | ( - ) |
| 12. | Plymouth | (-2) |
League Notes
-- Beat writers in Quebec City blame lack of attendance early in the season for the Piglets poor start. They claim people in Canada are so devoted to hockey, that even if they aren’t playing fans set aside time to watch.
-- Video footage from a brawl at Sake Stadium during the Ommygodhedidn’t’s last home game shows a beer vendor having sex in one of the skyboxes. No word on whether the fighters or the lovers will be charged.
-- When asked about his 10 RBI’s last week, Alex Rodriguez of the Weasels merely thanked Rongo. No word at this time on who or what Rongo is.
Listen DePleyohs writes a column for Baseball Tri-Weekly. He was the fourth gunman on the Grassy Nole, but never got to take a shot.
