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Rohan Makes Strong Start

Rohan
By Kurmazh the Atrocious
Rohan Weekly

ROHAN - Well the Rohirrim were feeling paticularly rambunctious as the Rohan RoughRiders opened up the season on the right foot, going 5-1. The pitching staff is looking paticularly impressive as predicted by many with the acquisition of many talented free agents during the off season. The play of second year center fielder, Wilo Toothkicker, has proved to be a pleasant surprise. After five games, the talented youngster has 12 RBI--including six in the opener against last year's Mordor Conference Champs, the Valinor Vandals.

Pitching Notes
Fosco Baggins said that pitching would be the key this year, and early in the season the Rohan staff is looking quite dominating. With the likes of Wonai Trollprodder, Legeron Iseomer and Somina Glomir, this combination of starters is as good as any in the league. With Goldarm coming in from the bullpen, it will be quite a task to get the best of this talented group all season. With ERA's all under 4, and an undefeated record, all three of these starters are living up to their billing, and Goldarm has already accrued 3 saves on the season.

Batter Notes
Team Captain, catcher Rafur Rockback, has started off strong, hitting 10-for-19 at .526, with 6 RBI and a round tripper. Many say that Rockback can make a play for the vaunted triple crown, if he can remain consistent.

The big story in Rohan, though, is the explosiveness of Wilo Toothkicker. The young orc centerfielder has really taken off to start the season, going 10-for-25 for a .400 average with 2 homers and 12 RBI. When asked about his inspired play, he said, "I just wants to help me team, I thinks we can be contendas."

Many were concerned that with a new hobbit manager there may be some dissension in the dugout with the orc players, but it seems the business-like attitude and no-nonsense team philosphy of Fosco Baggins is working wonders for the team's chemistry. In fact, it is surprising to see that Posco Sackville and Toothkicker have developed a rather odd friendship, and the two room together on road trips. Many believe that Baggins does this on purpose to promote team play.

The Rohan fans have been very excited about their new team's play, and early attendence records bode well for baseball in the land of the horselords. The Rohirrim just hope that this is a trend that will continue throughout the season.

Posted at September 17, 2003 05:44 PM | more from Ravenhill