Rohan Charges Into All-Star Break
By Kurmazh the Atrocious
Rohan Weekly
ROHAN- The RoughRiders continue their winning ways as the All Star break approaches. Appearing in the All-Star Game for the RoughRiders, and starting at catcher, will be team captain, Rafur Rockback, who is hitting .306 with 14 round trippers and 47 runs batted in. This will be the first All-Star appearance for the Dwarf who was selected last season but couldn't attend due to injury. Also appearing for Rohan are their dominant starting pitchers: Legeron Iseomer and Libur Irontearer. This Elf and Dwarf combo have been dominating the Mordor division, each with 8 wins and ERA's below 3!
The trade deadline is approaching, and the Rohan front office is shopping around to shore up the roster for their run in the second half and a chance at the playoffs. In a recent deal, the Valinor Vandals agreed to send over right fielder Disil Axesmith for pitching prospect Soth Isdraiend, who was acquired from the Bree Cheese earlier this season. The right fielder should add another dangerous bat to the RoughRiders outfield.
There are also rumors that the RoughRiders are searching for an offensive threat at the hot corner. It's not a breaking news story that Pragdish Halflingdrinkr has voiced some unhappiness in Rohan since being signed as a free agent at the beginning of the season. Rumors are that the RoughRiders have a deal in the works with the Cirith Ungol Spiders to trade Pragdish and right fielder prospect Oliver Mcclanhan for veteran third baseman Gobur Foetooth, though this has not been made official.
Crowds At Helms Deep
The controversey earlier this season surrounding the presence of so many teams in the Helms Deep area has apparently subsided, as it is now clear the Rohirrim are firmly on board the RoughRider wagon as it gains speed. Rohan currently boasts the fifth highest attendance figures in the league--compared to last year when the team was still the Palantir Stones and ranked 13th overall. All throughout Rohan, fans can be seen wearing the distinctive Red and Black.
Rohans Two Towers
One of the keys to the success of the RoughRiders this season, and the one most overlooked, has been the performance of the platooning first base duo of Vrurag Throatpoker and Elruden Elraralindë. These two veterans have quietly been compiling some big offensive numbers for the RoughRiders. Elraralindë, who gets the majority of starts against righty pitchers, is batting an impressive .335 with 9 homers and 38 RBI. While the Throatpoker, who plays against lefties, has been dominating with a .386 and 26 RBI. The unlikely Elf and Orc combo are often seen playing catch and joking before games, and neither is concerned with sharing the spotlight. "Though my foul friend does smell, I can't deny his ability and his love of the art of baseball," Elruden had to say about his team mate Throatpoker. "'Es all right for a pointy eared fella," was Throatpoker's response. High praise indeed from an Orc.