1976 FOOL-X Regular Season

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 06:54 AM

Time to kick off the season. Getting exports now.

Montreal_GM · 10-01-2009, 07:05 AM

Let's go Aztecs!

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:06 AM

Thursday, April 1st, 1976

Portland Grocers: Signed free agent 2B J. Reyes to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,835,000.

Portland Grocers: Signed free agent MR R. Madden to a 1-year contract worth a total of $221,000.

Mexico City Aztecs: Signed free agent SP Á. Reyes to a 1-year contract worth a total of $13,812,000.

Portland Grocers: Signed free agent MR A. Villegas to a 1-year contract worth a total of $276,000.

Portland Grocers: Signed free agent RF R. Parker to a 1-year contract worth a total of $814,000.

Portland Grocers: Signed free agent MR F. Miranda to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,970,000.

Portland Grocers: Signed free agent MR D. Desjardins to a 3-year contract worth a total of $7,279,000.

Portland Grocers: Signed free agent LF R. Garza to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,157,000.

Portland Grocers: Signed free agent SS B. Webb to a 2-year contract worth a total of $1,510,000.

Cleveland Naps: Signed 2B R. Cook to a 4-year contract extension worth a total of $61,632,000.

Portland Grocers: Signed free agent C J. Rivera to a 1-year contract worth a total of $1,329,000.

London Bishops: Signed free agent C P. Ross to a 2-year contract worth a total of $1,940,000.

London Bishops: Signed free agent SS A. Michaud to a minor league contract.

Ann Arbor Wolverines: Signed free agent C A. Baillargeon to a 1-year contract worth a total of $807,000.

Portland Grocers: Signed free agent SS F. Santos to a 3-year contract worth a total of $13,371,000.

Portland Grocers: Signed free agent 2B L. Perales to a minor league contract.

Portland Grocers: Signed free agent 3B J. Béltre to a 5-year contract worth a total of $24,385,000.

Portland Grocers: Signed free agent SP J. Martínez to a minor league contract.

Portland Grocers: Signed free agent SP C. Mailloux to a minor league contract.

Portland Grocers: Signed free agent C F. Ortelli to a 1-year contract worth a total of $258,000.

Portland Grocers: Signed free agent MR M. Hogan to a minor league contract.

Portland Grocers: Signed free agent SP B. Trew to a minor league contract.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:16 AM

Bang-up Game: Rosebotham Slams 3 Homers
Monday, April 5th, 1976: Patrick Rosebotham was in a home run mode today at Legends Ballpark. The Portland left fielder massacred Legends pitching, cracking out three home runs and going 3-4 with 5 RBIs and scoring 3 runs. But this sensational performance didn't really matter. New York won the ballgame 13-10 despite the three homers.

"I wish a big 'W' had come with this," he said. "It's great to hit three homers, but the bottom line is whether you win or lose."

Nonetheless, Rosebotham will now have a place in the league record book.

"I guess when you're hot, you're hot," he said. "I'm not going up there trying to hit home runs. I put the good part of the bat on it and luckily three of them went out today."

P. Rosebotham hit a solo-shot off M. Vera in the 2nd, hit a solo-shot off M. Vera in the 3rd, hit a three-run home run off M. Vera in the 5th and grounded out in the 7th.

This year Rosebotham is batting .263 with 5 hits and 4 home runs. He has scored 4 times and has batted in 6 runs.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:20 AM

Number 300 for Pegan

Ann Arbor Wolverines slugging first baseman José Pegánswatted his way to the 300 home run mark today as the Wolverines fell to the New York 13-6.

For his part, Pegán chipped in 5 runs batted in, scored 2 runs and collected 2 hits in 4 at-bats, but it was not enough to turn the tide.

"It was a special day for José," the team publicist said afterward, "He was disappointed at the result, but everyone was all smiles as he crossed home plate. We're proud of him."

As far as career numbers Pegán has compiled a .283 batting average and collected 1194 hits, 301 home runs and 859 RBIs.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:25 AM

Tommy Tizzard Drills 3 HR in One Game
Thursday, April 8th, 1976: If you were sitting in the bleachers and brought your glove to the Wolverines-Legends game, there was a good chance you'd catch one of the three home runs hit by Tommy Tizzard. The Wolverines right fielder repeatedly sent eager fans scurrying to catch a souvenir and led Ann Arbor to a 23-11 win over New York.

"Hey, the three homers were great, but I'm just trying to help my ballclub... not thinkin' about home runs. I'm just thinkin' about winning ballgames. When you think about home runs, you very seldom get 'em," he philosophized in the postgame press conference.

Tizzard was 4-6 on the day with 7 RBI.

T. Tizzard grounded out in the 1st, hit a solo-shot off I. Ordóñez in the 4th, hit an RBI single in the 5th, flied out in the 6th, hit a three-run home run off B. Tso in the 7th and hit a two-run home run off B. Rodríguez in the 8th.

This season Tizzard is batting .438 with 3 home runs.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:25 AM

Those games in New York are like football scores. That has to be hell on the Legends pitching staff

CleBrownsfan · 10-01-2009, 07:26 AM

How many times do you guys refresh this when watching the season play out?! I'm probably refreshing every 2 min

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:27 AM

José Pegán Strokes 3 Home Runs
Friday, April 9th, 1976: Regardless of where you stand on the "hardest thing to do in sports" argument, one thing everyone can agree on, is that hitting three home runs in one game is quite an amazing feat. That's exactly what José Pegán did today at Legends Ballpark. He went deep three times and carried his team to victory in the Ann Arbor Wolverines 13-7 win over New York.

"It all came together. I was seeing the ball well and I got some good pitches to hit," Pegán said. "Good things happen, when that happens."

He blistered the Legends for 3 hits, batted in 6 runs and scored 3 times.

The New York skipper said, "It ain't like we weren't trying. He was hot and really torched my boys today."

J. Pegán struck out in the 2nd, hit a solo-shot off L. Love in the 4th, hit a solo-shot off L. Love in the 5th, hit a GRAND SLAM off B. Tso in the 7th and flied out in the 9th.

This season Pegán has 8 home runs and a .345 batting average.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleBrownsfan

How many times do you guys refresh this when watching the season play out?! I'm probably refreshing every 2 min

I refresh alot!

CleBrownsfan · 10-01-2009, 07:27 AM

What is this - the Ann Arbor show?!?!

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:28 AM

Alonso Guns Down Mexico City
Monday, April 12th, 1976: A pitcher's main job is to keep the opposition off the scoreboard and Balzac pitcher Edgardo Alonso did just that today in a 4-0 victory over the Mexico City Aztecs at Estadio Azteca. He gave up no runs in his start, permitted 2 hits and had 7 strikeouts.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:29 AM

Clement Tosses Shutout Against Wolverines
Sunday, April 18th, 1976: Ann Arbor Grounds played host to a command performance by Finley Clement of the Cleveland Naps. In shutting out Ann Arbor 10-0, Clement limited the Wolverines to 4 hits. The 30-year-old hurler also fanned 10 and walked 2 in capturing the victory.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:30 AM

Ortíz Booms 3 out of the Park
Wednesday, April 21st, 1976: What did Domingo Ortíz eat for breakfast prior to his game against Boston? Whatever it was, it provided some surprising power as the Washington shortstop smacked three balls up and out of the park at Resettlers Ballpark. His power surge sparked the Freedom to a 9-7 victory over the Resettlers.

He told BNN reporters, "When they throw it in your wheelhouse, you got a shot at a homer. I got three shots today and nailed them all."

On his 3-homer day he went 3 for 4, scored 3 times, drove in 7 and put his name in the league record book.

D. Ortíz hit a two-run home run off M. Torres in the 1st, struck out in the 2nd, walked in the 5th, hit a two-run home run off D. Symons in the 7th and hit a three-run home run off J. Alvarado in the 8th.

So far this year Ortíz is batting .310 with 8 home runs.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:32 AM

Bujold Dominates Grocers in Shutout
Thursday, April 22nd, 1976: "I hope we miss him next time," the Portland manager said. "Bujold certainly pitched a strong game against us today. He was in a groove, throwing everything for strikes. Throwing hard. Changing speeds."

New York starter Yann Bujold tamed the Portland Grocers 2-0 with a 1-hit shutout, finishing the game with 8 strikeouts and 1 walk in a sharp outing.

"I enjoy facing a team like that where I can get an out on one, two or three pitches," Bujold said. "It gives me a chance to be a lot more aggressive."

In 5 starts this season Bujold has registered a 4-0 record and a 1.98 ERA.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:33 AM

Tanguay Whitewashes Grocers
Wednesday, April 28th, 1976: Jérôme Tanguay was sneaky fast, on the mark and hard to hit today. He blanked the Portland Grocers 4-0 on 2 hits and had 1 walk and 11 strikeouts.

"You know what he's going to throw. You know what to expect. And you still can't hit it," the Portland skipper told reporters after the shutout loss to the Cleveland Naps.

"He just had a real deceiving fastball today and he was throwing it for strikes."

This season Tanguay has been credited with no saves. In no relief appearances and 41.1 innings pitched he has a 4-1 won-lost mark, 2.61 ERA and 36 strikeouts

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:36 AM

Pitcher of the Month Named in RL
Saturday, May 1st, 1976: Mauro Morales's been around the league long enough to appreciate the honor he received today. After going 5-0 in April, the 34-year-old Spring hurler has been named Republic League Pitcher of the Month.

He fanned 49 in 53 innings, logged an ERA of 1.53 and allowed opponents to hit .166 against him.

Montreal_GM · 10-01-2009, 07:36 AM

I refresh often.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:37 AM

Continental League Announces #1 Starter
Saturday, May 1st, 1976: Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Noah Lemmens still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in April. The 33-year-old starter for Indianapolis was named Continental League Pitcher of the Month earlier today.

He collected 4 wins and 1 loss with 12 strikeouts in his 5 starts, putting up a fine 2.02 ERA in 35.2 innings of work.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:38 AM

Guerrero Snares RL Top Batter Award in April
Saturday, May 1st, 1976: Free agent-to-be Máximo Guerrero has inflated his asking price over the past 30 days by winning the Republic League Batter of the Month.

In April, the 29-year-old New York left fielder hit .324 with 15 home runs and 32 RBIs.

If he keeps putting numbers like that up, he could be hauling in a big wad of cash at this time next year.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:38 AM

Guerrero is -only- on pace for 87 Home Runs this season. God bless New York's park

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:39 AM

José Guevara is April's #1 Hitter in CL
Saturday, May 1st, 1976: José Guevara battered Continental League pitchers all April and wound up taking home the Batter of the Month Award.

"I've been around FOOL-X long enough to know you really have to work hard day in and day out to be able to put up this kind of consistency," the 29-year-old Guevara told reporters. "I put in a lot of work, even on the days I may not take the field and it's always nice when everything comes together for me like it did this last month."

In 27 games, Guevara hit .429 with 10 home runs, 33 RBIs and scored 29 runs.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:40 AM

RL Selects Rookie Star of the Month
Saturday, May 1st, 1976: Gabriel Gracía's eyes seem to light up whenever he sees the baseball. The young Spring second baseman has been hitting everything in sight for the better part of a month.

In April he was voted the Rookie of the Month Award.

During the month he hit .348 with 10 doubles, no triples and 2 home runs. Gracía also scored 14 times and drove in 18 runs.

April's Best Rookie In a Class by Himself
Saturday, May 1st, 1976: The Continental League Rookie of the Month Award has been given to Adam Anderson of the Mexico City Aztecs.

In April he played in 28 games, recording a .306 batting average with 2 home runs, 24 RBIs and 15 runs scored.

Montreal_GM · 10-01-2009, 07:40 AM

That's wetarded.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:41 AM

May 1st, 1976:

Continental League Standings


Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Washington Freedom	19	9	.679	-	16-12	3	7-6	12-3	1-1	6-1	133	W1	5-5
Indianapolis Clowns	17	11	.607	2.0	18-10	-1	6-7	11-4	0-0	2-1		L1	8-2
London Bishops	14	14	.500	5.0	15-13	-1	7-5	7-9	1-3	1-5		W1	3-7
Mexico City Aztecs	14	14	.500	5.0	16-12	-2	7-6	7-8	3-1	4-5		W2	7-3
Balzac Ticklers	11	17	.393	8.0	10-18	1	8-10	3-7	1-1	1-3		L2	4-6
Boston Resettlers	9	19	.321	10.0	10-18	-1	5-10	4-9	1-1	3-2		L1	3-7

Republic League Standings


Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Ann Arbor Wolverines	20	8	.714	-	18-10	2	15-3	5-5	0-0	4-3	134	L1	6-4
Cleveland Naps	19	9	.679	1.0	16-12	3	13-2	6-7	1-1	6-0		L1	7-3
New York Legends	15	13	.536	5.0	14-14	1	8-5	7-8	1-1	4-5		W3	7-3
Spring Lions	15	13	.536	5.0	16-12	-1	8-5	7-8	2-0	3-4		W1	5-5
Virginia Beach Surf	9	19	.321	11.0	12-16	-3	5-7	4-12	1-2	1-6		L2	3-7
Portland Grocers	6	22	.214	14.0	7-21	-1	4-9	2-13	0-1	2-2		W1	2-8

gstelmack · 10-01-2009, 07:41 AM

That's not a good start at all.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:42 AM

League Leaders AVG

J. Ortíz - BAL

.433

2

J. Guevara

IND

.429

3

V. González

IND

.398

4

I. Pérez

NY

.373

5

J. Sosa

WAS

.368

League Leaders HR

M. Guerrero - NY

15

2

J. Pegán

ANN

13

3

I. Guerrero

NY

12

4

J. Guevara

IND

10

4

2 more tied with

10

League Leaders RBI

2 tied with

35

1

A. Méndez

IND

35

1

D. Ortíz

WAS

35

3

J. Guevara

IND

33

4

2 tied with

32

League Leaders W

2 tied with

5

1

M. Morales

SPG

5

1

L. Soto

SPG

5

3

Y. Bujold

NY

4

3

6 more tied with

4

League Leaders ERA

M. Morales - SPG

1.53

2

N. Lemmens

IND

2.02

3

J. Krieger

WAS

2.21

4

T. White

LON

2.57

5

J. Tanguay

CLE

2.61

League Leaders K

J. Ríos - ANN

53

2

M. Morales

SPG

49

3

F. Clement

CLE

48

4

K. Maeda

ANN

42

4

I. Ordóñez

NY

42

Montreal_GM · 10-01-2009, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montreal_GM

That's wetarded.

Speaking of the 87 homer pace.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:43 AM

Pegan is on pace for 74 Homers himself for Ann Arbor. Of course he has 7 of his 13 Home runs vs New York (6 on the road, only 1 in Ann Arbor)

CleBrownsfan · 10-01-2009, 07:43 AM

Great start for my Naps!

Montreal_GM · 10-01-2009, 07:44 AM

Facking hell Aztecs, dominate!

Montreal_GM · 10-01-2009, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleBrownsfan

Great start for my Naps!

It only took 15 seasons but you have a nice thing going on up there. Hopefully that huge Cook contract doesn't limit you from keeping too many of your other key components.

CleBrownsfan · 10-01-2009, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montreal_GM

It only took 15 seasons but you have a nice thing going on up there. Hopefully that huge Cook contract doesn't limit you from keeping too many of your other key components.

I know - I had to sign him though. And I took off 2 mil from what he wanted

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:48 AM

Clark Gets #300
Sunday, May 2nd, 1976: "I wasn't trying to hit a homer. I just wanted to make contact."
That's what Bob Clark told reporters after he made baseball history today at Lions Ballpark. The prolific slugger belted home run #300 in the Virginia Beach Surf 8-7 victory over the Spring Lions.

The standout right fielder collected 3 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored.

"I guess this puts me in baseball's elite," said Clark. "I don't feel any different. I probably should, but I don't. Still, it is a nice achievement. I did get a little excited, didn't I?"

In 1164 career games Clark is hitting at a .272 pace with 1201 hits with 219 doubles, 55 triples and 300 homers while scoring 787 runs and racking up 921 RBIs. He logged 579 walks and owns a .359 on-base percentage.

Montreal_GM · 10-01-2009, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleBrownsfan

I know - I had to sign him though. And I took off 2 mil from what he wanted

What a greedy bastard he is.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:49 AM

Watson Shackles Balzac
Thursday, May 13th, 1976: Steve Watson of the Mexico City Aztecs was lights out in a 2-hit whitewash of the Balzac Ticklers.

He told BNN reporters, "I had my good stuff and it went where I wanted it to go."

He registered 5 strikeouts and 1 walk in shutting out Balzac 4-0.

To date this season, Watson has a record of 2 wins and 2 losses and a 4.66 ERA. He has appeared in 8 games and struck out 20 in 46.1 innings.

CleBrownsfan · 10-01-2009, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montreal_GM

What a greedy bastard he is.

He's worth every dime - IMO

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:51 AM

Grocers Shut out by Ortíz
Friday, May 21st, 1976: "Alfredo Ortíz is really a good pitcher when he throws strikes early in the count," said his manager after the Spring hurler tossed a complete game 1-hit shutout against the Portland Grocers.

"I went right after each hitter, trying to get ahead in the count," said Ortíz. "I wanted them to swing the bats and keep my pitch count down. It worked. I felt strong the whole game, even in the last two innings."

Ortíz walked 2 and struck out 6 in the 8-0 victory.

In 12 starts this year Ortíz has recorded a 3-4 record and a 4.36 ERA.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:52 AM

Allen Goes Hitless, Streak Stopped at 20
Thursday, May 27th, 1976: Ray Allen's sizzling streak was snapped at 20 today as the Washington Freedom dropped a game to the London Bishops 10-1 at Bishops Ballpark. Allen failed to get a hit and went 0-for-3.

After the game Allen spoke with BNN and said, "This was quite a streak. I just ran into some good pitching today."

This year Allen has socked 69 hits in 204 at-bats for a .338 average with 1 home run. He is getting on base at a .387 pace and his totals also include 18 RBIs and 29 runs scored.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:53 AM

Morales Best RL Starter in May
Tuesday, June 1st, 1976: Mauro Morales really strutted his stuff in May with 7 wins and no losses and walked off with the Pitcher of the Month Award in the Republic League. The Spring starter was good news for his club, but bad news for the opposition.

In 62 innings of work, Morales limited opposing batters to 43 base hits and a .195 batting average. He totaled 58 strikeouts, issued 11 walks and had a 2.03 ERA.

This year Morales has a 12-0 record with a 1.80 ERA in 15 starts.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:54 AM

London's White CL Top Pitcher
Tuesday, June 1st, 1976: Veteran Taylor White put together quite a successful stretch in May for the London Bishops, earning himself the Continental League Pitcher of the Month award.

White racked up a 5-2 record in 8 starts, posting a 3.25 ERA over 52.2 innings and striking out 41.

This year White has compiled a 8-4 record with a 2.95 ERA in 15 starts.

CleBrownsfan · 10-01-2009, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan T

[b]

This year Morales has a 12-0 record with a 1.80 ERA in 15 starts.

Guy is still a stud... 12-0 so far!!

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:55 AM

Boulanger RL Outstanding Batter of the Month
Tuesday, June 1st, 1976: It was a good month for New York Legends first baseman Michel Boulanger, May's Republic League Batter of the Month.

Boulanger starred by hitting .339 with a .435 on-base percentage. He totaled 37 hits in 109 at-bats, 11 home runs, 35 RBIs and scored 21 runs.

Boulanger is presently hitting at a .345 pace with 19 home runs, 59 RBIs and has scored 42 times.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:56 AM

Sosa Snags CL Batting Honor in May
Tuesday, June 1st, 1976: Seasoned by several years of professional experience, 34-year-old José Sosa put together a solid offensive month for Washington and was crowned May's top batter in the Continental League.

He batted .407 with 10 home runs, 35 RBIs and 28 runs scored.

For the year Sosa has hit at a .388 clip with 52 RBIs, 18 home runs and 57 runs scored.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:57 AM

Republic League Names Rookie of Month
Tuesday, June 1st, 1976: A veritable toddler to the Republic League, Nathaniel O'Farrell just sewed up the Rookie of the Month trophy for May.

Over the past month the 23-year-old right fielder for New York hit .321 with 26 hits, 3 home runs and 13 runs batted in. He also logged 6 walks and compiled a .371 on-base percentage.

For the season O'Farrell is currently batting .315 with 8 home runs and 25 RBIs. In 35 games he has reached base at a .371 rate and scored 38 runs to date.

CL Names Newcomer of the Month
Tuesday, June 1st, 1976: May was a very good month for Adam Anderson. The second baseman for the Mexico City Aztecs was named the best newcomer in the Continental League.

He captured the honor by hitting .298 in 29 games with 31 hits, 2 home runs and 10 RBIs.

So far this season Anderson has 4 home runs and a .302 batting average.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:58 AM

June 1st, 1976:

Continental League Standings


Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Washington Freedom	39	18	.684	-	35-22	4	16-11	23-7	1-4	14-6	98	W1	5-5
London Bishops	31	26	.544	8.0	33-24	-2	15-12	16-14	4-3	5-8		L1	5-5
Indianapolis Clowns	29	28	.509	10.0	32-25	-3	12-15	17-13	2-0	4-6		L1	5-5
Mexico City Aztecs	29	28	.509	10.0	30-27	-1	17-10	12-18	3-1	8-10		W1	7-3
Balzac Ticklers	22	35	.386	17.0	20-37	2	13-20	9-15	1-1	6-6		L1	2-8
Boston Resettlers	21	36	.368	18.0	22-35	-1	13-17	8-19	2-4	6-7		W1	6-4

Republic League Standings


Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Pyt.Rec	Diff	Home	Away	XInn	1Run	M#	Streak	Last10
Ann Arbor Wolverines	35	22	.614	-	33-24	2	24-9	11-13	0-0	9-5	105	W1	6-4
Cleveland Naps	34	23	.596	1.0	32-25	2	22-8	12-15	1-2	9-8		W1	4-6
Spring Lions	34	23	.596	1.0	34-23	0	19-8	15-15	3-1	10-7		L1	7-3
New York Legends	30	27	.526	5.0	29-28	1	16-11	14-16	4-2	9-9		W1	4-6
Virginia Beach Surf	22	35	.386	13.0	25-32	-3	13-14	9-21	1-4	4-12		L1	6-4
Portland Grocers	16	41	.281	19.0	17-40	-1	11-16	5-25	1-1	6-6		L1	3-7

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 07:59 AM

League Leaders AVG

J. Sosa - WAS

.388

2

V. González

IND

.383

3

J. Ortíz

BAL

.366

4

I. Pérez

NY

.357

5

R. LaVergne

SPG

.352

League Leaders HR

J. Pegán - ANN

24

2

M. Guerrero

NY

22

3

M. Boulanger

NY

19

4

I. Guerrero

NY

18

4

J. Sosa

WAS

18

League Leaders RBI

A. Méndez - IND

63

2

R. Cook

CLE

60

3

M. Boulanger

NY

59

4

I. Guerrero

NY

55

4

2 more tied with

55

League Leaders W

M. Morales - SPG

12

2

Y. Bujold

NY

8

2

J. Rodríguez

LON

8

2

L. Soto

SPG

8

2

T. White

LON

8

League Leaders ERA

M. Morales - SPG

1.80

2

Y. Bujold

NY

2.58

3

M. Sánchez

WAS

2.81

4

T. White

LON

2.95

5

J. Krieger

WAS

2.96

League Leaders K

J. Ríos - ANN

117

2

M. Morales

SPG

107

3

E. Alonso

BAL

83

4

T. White

LON

77

5

F. Clement

CLE

75

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 08:03 AM

Resettlers Stop Preston at 21
Tuesday, June 1st, 1976: There was double misery today for the Aztecs Bryce Preston as he saw his 21-game hitting streak end and his team lose 2-1 to Boston at Estadio Azteca. The 31-year-old center fielder was held hitless in 4 at-bats by the Resettlers.

Preston has collected 76 hits for the Aztecs this year, 4 of them home runs. He has also netted 29 RBIs and scored 36 runs while batting .308.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 08:05 AM

Béltre on a Rampage, Hits for Cycle
Wednesday, June 2nd, 1976: You don't get to see a player hit a single, double, triple and home run in the same game very often, but when it happens, it is special moment. Júlio Béltre of the Grocers enjoyed that moment today, going 5 for 5 and hitting for the cycle against the Wolverines. While the Portland third baseman had great success today at the plate, his team wasn't as fortunate. The Grocers lost the contest by a 13-8 score.

"I didn't even realize I accomplished the feat until my teammates pointed it out," said a smiling Béltre.

For his historic day Béltre had 5 hits in 5 at-bats with 5 RBI and 2 runs scored. Not a bad day's work. He'll get his name in the league record book, too.

J. Béltre tripled in the 2nd, hit a three-run home run off K. Maeda in the 3rd, singled in the 5th, hit an RBI single in the 6th and hit an RBI double in the 8th.

This season Béltre has hit at a .249 clip with 24 RBIs, 7 home runs and 21 runs scored. He has played in 47 games.

Alan T · 10-01-2009, 08:06 AM

Ángel Reyes Gets 200th Victory
Monday, June 7th, 1976: His goal at twenty was to win twenty games one year, pitch until he was thirty, win the league pennant and to make some money. Well, Ángel Reyes did something even better -- the 35-year-old Mexico City Aztecs star has now won 200 games in his career. That put him in a very select group of pitchers.

He joined that exclusive club today at Estadio Azteca by whipping the Washington Freedom 4-0, holding them to 4 hits in 9 innings while chalking up 6 strikeouts and no walks.

In the postgame interview, the modest Reyes said, "It's special to win 200 games. You don't do it by yourself. You do it with good stuff and a good bullpen. You are only as good as the guys behind you. Years from now I might look back on it and give myself a little pat on the back."

In his lifetime, the 35-year-old Reyes has won 200 and lost 196, piling up 2588 strikeouts and 856 walks in 3414.1 innings with a 5.02 ERA. Opponents have hit .280 against him.

10-01-2009, 07:05 AM	#2
Montreal_GM College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2009	Let's go Aztecs! __________________ Kevin

10-01-2009, 07:16 AM	#4
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Bang-up Game: Rosebotham Slams 3 Homers Monday, April 5th, 1976: Patrick Rosebotham was in a home run mode today at Legends Ballpark. The Portland left fielder massacred Legends pitching, cracking out three home runs and going 3-4 with 5 RBIs and scoring 3 runs. But this sensational performance didn't really matter. New York won the ballgame 13-10 despite the three homers. "I wish a big 'W' had come with this," he said. "It's great to hit three homers, but the bottom line is whether you win or lose." Nonetheless, Rosebotham will now have a place in the league record book. "I guess when you're hot, you're hot," he said. "I'm not going up there trying to hit home runs. I put the good part of the bat on it and luckily three of them went out today." P. Rosebotham hit a solo-shot off M. Vera in the 2nd, hit a solo-shot off M. Vera in the 3rd, hit a three-run home run off M. Vera in the 5th and grounded out in the 7th. This year Rosebotham is batting .263 with 5 hits and 4 home runs. He has scored 4 times and has batted in 6 runs. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:20 AM	#5
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Number 300 for Pegan Ann Arbor Wolverines slugging first baseman José Pegánswatted his way to the 300 home run mark today as the Wolverines fell to the New York 13-6. For his part, Pegán chipped in 5 runs batted in, scored 2 runs and collected 2 hits in 4 at-bats, but it was not enough to turn the tide. "It was a special day for José," the team publicist said afterward, "He was disappointed at the result, but everyone was all smiles as he crossed home plate. We're proud of him." As far as career numbers Pegán has compiled a .283 batting average and collected 1194 hits, 301 home runs and 859 RBIs. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:25 AM	#6
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Tommy Tizzard Drills 3 HR in One Game Thursday, April 8th, 1976: If you were sitting in the bleachers and brought your glove to the Wolverines-Legends game, there was a good chance you'd catch one of the three home runs hit by Tommy Tizzard. The Wolverines right fielder repeatedly sent eager fans scurrying to catch a souvenir and led Ann Arbor to a 23-11 win over New York. "Hey, the three homers were great, but I'm just trying to help my ballclub... not thinkin' about home runs. I'm just thinkin' about winning ballgames. When you think about home runs, you very seldom get 'em," he philosophized in the postgame press conference. Tizzard was 4-6 on the day with 7 RBI. T. Tizzard grounded out in the 1st, hit a solo-shot off I. Ordóñez in the 4th, hit an RBI single in the 5th, flied out in the 6th, hit a three-run home run off B. Tso in the 7th and hit a two-run home run off B. Rodríguez in the 8th. This season Tizzard is batting .438 with 3 home runs. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:25 AM	#7
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Those games in New York are like football scores. That has to be hell on the Legends pitching staff __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:26 AM	#8
CleBrownsfan Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: C-Town	How many times do you guys refresh this when watching the season play out?! I'm probably refreshing every 2 min __________________ *XBox Gamertag:* Pronk32 FOOL-X - Cleveland Naps FOOL - Cleveland Cyclones SLOP - Cuyahoga Spiders

10-01-2009, 07:27 AM	#9
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	José Pegán Strokes 3 Home Runs Friday, April 9th, 1976: Regardless of where you stand on the "hardest thing to do in sports" argument, one thing everyone can agree on, is that hitting three home runs in one game is quite an amazing feat. That's exactly what José Pegán did today at Legends Ballpark. He went deep three times and carried his team to victory in the Ann Arbor Wolverines 13-7 win over New York. "It all came together. I was seeing the ball well and I got some good pitches to hit," Pegán said. "Good things happen, when that happens." He blistered the Legends for 3 hits, batted in 6 runs and scored 3 times. The New York skipper said, "It ain't like we weren't trying. He was hot and really torched my boys today." J. Pegán struck out in the 2nd, hit a solo-shot off L. Love in the 4th, hit a solo-shot off L. Love in the 5th, hit a GRAND SLAM off B. Tso in the 7th and flied out in the 9th. This season Pegán has 8 home runs and a .345 batting average. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:27 AM	#11
CleBrownsfan Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: C-Town	What is this - the Ann Arbor show?!?! __________________ *XBox Gamertag:* Pronk32 FOOL-X - Cleveland Naps FOOL - Cleveland Cyclones SLOP - Cuyahoga Spiders

10-01-2009, 07:28 AM	#12
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Alonso Guns Down Mexico City Monday, April 12th, 1976: A pitcher's main job is to keep the opposition off the scoreboard and Balzac pitcher Edgardo Alonso did just that today in a 4-0 victory over the Mexico City Aztecs at Estadio Azteca. He gave up no runs in his start, permitted 2 hits and had 7 strikeouts. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:29 AM	#13
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Clement Tosses Shutout Against Wolverines Sunday, April 18th, 1976: Ann Arbor Grounds played host to a command performance by Finley Clement of the Cleveland Naps. In shutting out Ann Arbor 10-0, Clement limited the Wolverines to 4 hits. The 30-year-old hurler also fanned 10 and walked 2 in capturing the victory. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:30 AM	#14
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Ortíz Booms 3 out of the Park Wednesday, April 21st, 1976: What did Domingo Ortíz eat for breakfast prior to his game against Boston? Whatever it was, it provided some surprising power as the Washington shortstop smacked three balls up and out of the park at Resettlers Ballpark. His power surge sparked the Freedom to a 9-7 victory over the Resettlers. He told BNN reporters, "When they throw it in your wheelhouse, you got a shot at a homer. I got three shots today and nailed them all." On his 3-homer day he went 3 for 4, scored 3 times, drove in 7 and put his name in the league record book. D. Ortíz hit a two-run home run off M. Torres in the 1st, struck out in the 2nd, walked in the 5th, hit a two-run home run off D. Symons in the 7th and hit a three-run home run off J. Alvarado in the 8th. So far this year Ortíz is batting .310 with 8 home runs. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:32 AM	#15
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Bujold Dominates Grocers in Shutout Thursday, April 22nd, 1976: "I hope we miss him next time," the Portland manager said. "Bujold certainly pitched a strong game against us today. He was in a groove, throwing everything for strikes. Throwing hard. Changing speeds." New York starter Yann Bujold tamed the Portland Grocers 2-0 with a 1-hit shutout, finishing the game with 8 strikeouts and 1 walk in a sharp outing. "I enjoy facing a team like that where I can get an out on one, two or three pitches," Bujold said. "It gives me a chance to be a lot more aggressive." In 5 starts this season Bujold has registered a 4-0 record and a 1.98 ERA. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:33 AM	#16
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Tanguay Whitewashes Grocers Wednesday, April 28th, 1976: Jérôme Tanguay was sneaky fast, on the mark and hard to hit today. He blanked the Portland Grocers 4-0 on 2 hits and had 1 walk and 11 strikeouts. "You know what he's going to throw. You know what to expect. And you still can't hit it," the Portland skipper told reporters after the shutout loss to the Cleveland Naps. "He just had a real deceiving fastball today and he was throwing it for strikes." This season Tanguay has been credited with no saves. In no relief appearances and 41.1 innings pitched he has a 4-1 won-lost mark, 2.61 ERA and 36 strikeouts __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:36 AM	#17
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Pitcher of the Month Named in RL Saturday, May 1st, 1976: Mauro Morales's been around the league long enough to appreciate the honor he received today. After going 5-0 in April, the 34-year-old Spring hurler has been named Republic League Pitcher of the Month. He fanned 49 in 53 innings, logged an ERA of 1.53 and allowed opponents to hit .166 against him. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:36 AM	#18
Montreal_GM College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2009	I refresh often. __________________ Kevin

10-01-2009, 07:37 AM	#19
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Continental League Announces #1 Starter Saturday, May 1st, 1976: Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Noah Lemmens still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in April. The 33-year-old starter for Indianapolis was named Continental League Pitcher of the Month earlier today. He collected 4 wins and 1 loss with 12 strikeouts in his 5 starts, putting up a fine 2.02 ERA in 35.2 innings of work. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:38 AM	#20
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Guerrero Snares RL Top Batter Award in April Saturday, May 1st, 1976: Free agent-to-be Máximo Guerrero has inflated his asking price over the past 30 days by winning the Republic League Batter of the Month. In April, the 29-year-old New York left fielder hit .324 with 15 home runs and 32 RBIs. If he keeps putting numbers like that up, he could be hauling in a big wad of cash at this time next year. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:39 AM	#22
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	José Guevara is April's #1 Hitter in CL Saturday, May 1st, 1976: José Guevara battered Continental League pitchers all April and wound up taking home the Batter of the Month Award. "I've been around FOOL-X long enough to know you really have to work hard day in and day out to be able to put up this kind of consistency," the 29-year-old Guevara told reporters. "I put in a lot of work, even on the days I may not take the field and it's always nice when everything comes together for me like it did this last month." In 27 games, Guevara hit .429 with 10 home runs, 33 RBIs and scored 29 runs. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:40 AM	#23
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	RL Selects Rookie Star of the Month Saturday, May 1st, 1976: Gabriel Gracía's eyes seem to light up whenever he sees the baseball. The young Spring second baseman has been hitting everything in sight for the better part of a month. In April he was voted the Rookie of the Month Award. During the month he hit .348 with 10 doubles, no triples and 2 home runs. Gracía also scored 14 times and drove in 18 runs. April's Best Rookie In a Class by Himself Saturday, May 1st, 1976: The Continental League Rookie of the Month Award has been given to Adam Anderson of the Mexico City Aztecs. In April he played in 28 games, recording a .306 batting average with 2 home runs, 24 RBIs and 15 runs scored. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:40 AM	#24
Montreal_GM College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2009	That's wetarded. __________________ Kevin

10-01-2009, 07:41 AM	#26
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	That's not a good start at all. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

10-01-2009, 07:43 AM	#29
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Pegan is on pace for 74 Homers himself for Ann Arbor. Of course he has 7 of his 13 Home runs vs New York (6 on the road, only 1 in Ann Arbor) __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:43 AM	#30
CleBrownsfan Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: C-Town	Great start for my Naps! __________________ *XBox Gamertag:* Pronk32 FOOL-X - Cleveland Naps FOOL - Cleveland Cyclones SLOP - Cuyahoga Spiders

10-01-2009, 07:44 AM	#31
Montreal_GM College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2009	Facking hell Aztecs, dominate! __________________ Kevin

10-01-2009, 07:48 AM	#34
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Clark Gets #300 Sunday, May 2nd, 1976: "I wasn't trying to hit a homer. I just wanted to make contact." That's what Bob Clark told reporters after he made baseball history today at Lions Ballpark. The prolific slugger belted home run #300 in the Virginia Beach Surf 8-7 victory over the Spring Lions. The standout right fielder collected 3 hits in 4 at-bats with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored. "I guess this puts me in baseball's elite," said Clark. "I don't feel any different. I probably should, but I don't. Still, it is a nice achievement. I did get a little excited, didn't I?" In 1164 career games Clark is hitting at a .272 pace with 1201 hits with 219 doubles, 55 triples and 300 homers while scoring 787 runs and racking up 921 RBIs. He logged 579 walks and owns a .359 on-base percentage. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:49 AM	#36
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Watson Shackles Balzac Thursday, May 13th, 1976: Steve Watson of the Mexico City Aztecs was lights out in a 2-hit whitewash of the Balzac Ticklers. He told BNN reporters, "I had my good stuff and it went where I wanted it to go." He registered 5 strikeouts and 1 walk in shutting out Balzac 4-0. To date this season, Watson has a record of 2 wins and 2 losses and a 4.66 ERA. He has appeared in 8 games and struck out 20 in 46.1 innings. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:51 AM	#38
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Grocers Shut out by Ortíz Friday, May 21st, 1976: "Alfredo Ortíz is really a good pitcher when he throws strikes early in the count," said his manager after the Spring hurler tossed a complete game 1-hit shutout against the Portland Grocers. "I went right after each hitter, trying to get ahead in the count," said Ortíz. "I wanted them to swing the bats and keep my pitch count down. It worked. I felt strong the whole game, even in the last two innings." Ortíz walked 2 and struck out 6 in the 8-0 victory. In 12 starts this year Ortíz has recorded a 3-4 record and a 4.36 ERA. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:52 AM	#39
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Allen Goes Hitless, Streak Stopped at 20 Thursday, May 27th, 1976: Ray Allen's sizzling streak was snapped at 20 today as the Washington Freedom dropped a game to the London Bishops 10-1 at Bishops Ballpark. Allen failed to get a hit and went 0-for-3. After the game Allen spoke with BNN and said, "This was quite a streak. I just ran into some good pitching today." This year Allen has socked 69 hits in 204 at-bats for a .338 average with 1 home run. He is getting on base at a .387 pace and his totals also include 18 RBIs and 29 runs scored. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:53 AM	#40
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Morales Best RL Starter in May Tuesday, June 1st, 1976: Mauro Morales really strutted his stuff in May with 7 wins and no losses and walked off with the Pitcher of the Month Award in the Republic League. The Spring starter was good news for his club, but bad news for the opposition. In 62 innings of work, Morales limited opposing batters to 43 base hits and a .195 batting average. He totaled 58 strikeouts, issued 11 walks and had a 2.03 ERA. This year Morales has a 12-0 record with a 1.80 ERA in 15 starts. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:54 AM	#41
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	London's White CL Top Pitcher Tuesday, June 1st, 1976: Veteran Taylor White put together quite a successful stretch in May for the London Bishops, earning himself the Continental League Pitcher of the Month award. White racked up a 5-2 record in 8 starts, posting a 3.25 ERA over 52.2 innings and striking out 41. This year White has compiled a 8-4 record with a 2.95 ERA in 15 starts. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:55 AM	#43
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Boulanger RL Outstanding Batter of the Month Tuesday, June 1st, 1976: It was a good month for New York Legends first baseman Michel Boulanger, May's Republic League Batter of the Month. Boulanger starred by hitting .339 with a .435 on-base percentage. He totaled 37 hits in 109 at-bats, 11 home runs, 35 RBIs and scored 21 runs. Boulanger is presently hitting at a .345 pace with 19 home runs, 59 RBIs and has scored 42 times. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:56 AM	#44
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Sosa Snags CL Batting Honor in May Tuesday, June 1st, 1976: Seasoned by several years of professional experience, 34-year-old José Sosa put together a solid offensive month for Washington and was crowned May's top batter in the Continental League. He batted .407 with 10 home runs, 35 RBIs and 28 runs scored. For the year Sosa has hit at a .388 clip with 52 RBIs, 18 home runs and 57 runs scored. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 07:57 AM	#45
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Republic League Names Rookie of Month Tuesday, June 1st, 1976: A veritable toddler to the Republic League, Nathaniel O'Farrell just sewed up the Rookie of the Month trophy for May. Over the past month the 23-year-old right fielder for New York hit .321 with 26 hits, 3 home runs and 13 runs batted in. He also logged 6 walks and compiled a .371 on-base percentage. For the season O'Farrell is currently batting .315 with 8 home runs and 25 RBIs. In 35 games he has reached base at a .371 rate and scored 38 runs to date. CL Names Newcomer of the Month Tuesday, June 1st, 1976: May was a very good month for Adam Anderson. The second baseman for the Mexico City Aztecs was named the best newcomer in the Continental League. He captured the honor by hitting .298 in 29 games with 31 hits, 2 home runs and 10 RBIs. So far this season Anderson has 4 home runs and a .302 batting average. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 08:03 AM	#48
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Resettlers Stop Preston at 21 Tuesday, June 1st, 1976: There was double misery today for the Aztecs Bryce Preston as he saw his 21-game hitting streak end and his team lose 2-1 to Boston at Estadio Azteca. The 31-year-old center fielder was held hitless in 4 at-bats by the Resettlers. Preston has collected 76 hits for the Aztecs this year, 4 of them home runs. He has also netted 29 RBIs and scored 36 runs while batting .308. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

10-01-2009, 08:05 AM	#49
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Béltre on a Rampage, Hits for Cycle Wednesday, June 2nd, 1976: You don't get to see a player hit a single, double, triple and home run in the same game very often, but when it happens, it is special moment. Júlio Béltre of the Grocers enjoyed that moment today, going 5 for 5 and hitting for the cycle against the Wolverines. While the Portland third baseman had great success today at the plate, his team wasn't as fortunate. The Grocers lost the contest by a 13-8 score. "I didn't even realize I accomplished the feat until my teammates pointed it out," said a smiling Béltre. For his historic day Béltre had 5 hits in 5 at-bats with 5 RBI and 2 runs scored. Not a bad day's work. He'll get his name in the league record book, too. J. Béltre tripled in the 2nd, hit a three-run home run off K. Maeda in the 3rd, singled in the 5th, hit an RBI single in the 6th and hit an RBI double in the 8th. This season Béltre has hit at a .249 clip with 24 RBIs, 7 home runs and 21 runs scored. He has played in 47 games. __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.