Week's Premier Player: Dead Marshes's Gamgee

Monday, May 9th, 2022: In the twilight of her career, 36-year-old Petunia Gamgee of Dead Marshes recaptured some of the old magic last week and came away with the Mordor Conference Player of the Week Award.

"I've been playing since I was a kid," Gamgee told reporters, "but you're never too old to feel the thrill of success."

Gamgee outpaced the rest of the league's hitters last week, reeling off 9 hits in 17 at-bats, 2 home runs and 6 RBIs to stake her claim to the award.

Currently Gamgee is batting .316 with 31 hits and 9 home runs. She has knocked in 22 runs and scored 21 times.

Week's #1 Player Honored by SC

Monday, May 9th, 2022: One of the league's most exciting young players, Floria Gilmathien of the Carrock Bears earned herself Shire Conference Player of the Week honors with a standout performance in last week's games.

For the week the 24-year-old first baseman had a lofty .565 average (13-23), collecting 6 home runs, 15 RBIs and 8 runs scored.

For the year Gilmathien is batting .366 with 11 home runs, 37 RBIs and 21 runs scored.

Gamgee Gets Number 2500

Sunday, May 8th, 2022: Petunia Gamgee was bubbling over with joy, celebrating her 2500th hit in the Dead Marshes 15-2 victory over the Royals at Royals Stadium.

"I learned what hard work, focus, dedication, and opportunity can do. This is how it pays off."

The 36-year-old third baseman achieved that milestone with 2 hits in 4 at-bats to join the exclusive 2500-hit club.

Her manager said, "Petunia plays the same every day and every inning -- with all her heart. That's why she's such a special player."

Lifetime Gamgee has played in 2519 games with a .271 batting average. Among her 2500 hits are 477 doubles, 20 triples and 437 home runs. She also has scored 1340 runs and driven in 1453 runs.

Veteran Norà Re-ups in Grey Havens

Friday, May 6th, 2022: Stars fans were divided today as Grey Havens confirmed that the front office has signed Thurlla Norà to a 3-year extension at a rate of $3,668,500 per year.

While many were enthusiastically behind the signing, others worried about Norà's age.

Norà on the season is hitting .262 with 4 home runs. His stats include 11 RBIs and 17 runs scored.

15 Ks for Faroden, Beats Minas Tirith 7-2

Thursday, May 5th, 2022: Bucklebury got the best of the Minas Tirith Titans today at The Fairie Dome. They won the game 7-2 behind the fine pitching of Jesse Faroden, who totaled 15 strikeouts in a sensational outing. Faroden notched the victory by holding the Titans to 7 hits, while giving up 1 walk.

Faroden has made 8 starts this season, posting 3 wins and 3 losses. Opposing clubs are batting .229 against him and he has 72 strikeouts in 64 innings with a 3.66 ERA.

Gilmathien Belts 3 HR for Bears

Thursday, May 5th, 2022: Floria Gilmathien of Carrock was on fire with three home runs in the 9-6 win over Rivendell at Old League Park.

"The first two I got all of them and it was no doubt they were gone. The last one I got lucky. It seemed like the wind helped it a little. Old Mother Nature helped me get into the record books."

For the game Gilmathien was 3 for 4 with 5 RBIs and 3 runs scored.

Floria Gilmathien grounded out in the 1st, hit a two-run home run off Rasin Oathmaker in the 3rd, hit a solo-shot off Rasin Oathmaker in the 5th and hit a two-run home run off Rasin Oathmaker in the 7th.

So far this season Gilmathien has hit .350 with 10 home runs, 32 RBIs and and scored 19 times.

Hit #3000 for Bears *Rider

Wednesday, May 4th, 2022: Ravenhill beat Carrock 5-3 yesterday at The Ballpark at Helms Deep, but it still was a good game for Bears second baseman Trik *Rider, who went 3-for-4 and reached the 3000-hit mark.

*Rider is hitting at a .322 rate over his 2378-game career. Lifetime he has 517 doubles, 121 triples and 204 home runs with 1241 RBIs and 1481 runs scored.

Week's Premier Performer Honored by MC

Monday, May 2nd, 2022: One of the league's most exciting young players, Muugak Livertrembler of the Dagorlad Disaster earned himself Mordor Conference Player of the Week honors with a standout performance in last week's games.

For the week the 25-year-old second baseman had a lofty .452 average (14-31), collecting 2 home runs, 10 RBIs and 9 runs scored.

Livertrembler is hitting .330 this year with 4 home runs, 18 RBIs and 29 runs scored. He has 38 hits in 115 at-bats, 22 walks and a .435 on-base percentage. Livertrembler has played in 27 games.

Week's Top Performer Honored by SC

Monday, May 2nd, 2022: Suuol the Seer has the tools to stick in this league for many years. The 23-year-old first baseman of the Moria Miners had a pretty fair bat in the Shire Conference over the past seven days and won the Player of the Week honors.

the Seer batted .407 with 11 hits in 27 at-bats, 5 home runs and 14 RBIs.

This season the Seer is batting .337 with 30 hits, 13 home runs, 31 RBIs, 15 walks, .425 OBP and has scored 21 runs. He has played in 24 games.

Long Cleve Picked as April's Pitcher of the Month

Sunday, May 1st, 2022: It was a very good month for Born Long Cleve in April. The 38-year-old veteran starter for the Ravenhill Darkwings outpitched everybody -- young and old -- to claim the Mordor Conference Pitcher of the Month award earlier today.

Long Cleve ran up a 4-1 record in his 6 starts during the month. In 44 innings he fanned 34 and recorded a 1.64 ERA.