Weekly Wrapup: July 15, 2004
Nering Breaks Mordor Steals Record
NUMENOR - Not only did Theo Nering break the Mordor Conference stolen base record with his 39th swipe, he did it in style, racking up 3 steals in one game against Mordor on July 14. The record-tying steal came in the 3rd inning, his second steal of the inning, as he took third base in a double steal with Fruron Elvand. Then in the bottom of the 8th with 2 out, Nering took second beating Mime catcher Sarkthor Gandir's throw. Nering now leads the League in stolen bases, and is only 14 away from Isseen Elarar's record of 53, set last season.
Goramir wins Player of the Week award
MIDDLE EARTH - Second baseman Grimli Goramir had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the Shire Conference Player of the Week. In 22 at bats he hit .409 with 7 HR and 13 RBI. He now has homered in 5 consecutive games as well! Grimli has gone 98 for 326 (.301) this season, hitting 27 bombs and driving in 64 runs. He has scored 63 runs on his own. He's 9th in the Shire Conference in RBIs and 4th in homeruns! Dunharrow's centerfielder Seathor Radithor had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the Mordor Conference Player of the Week. He had an on base percentage of .682 and hit .588, while driving in 4 runs. He hit in every game this week and extended his hitting streak to 13 games. Seathor has gone 100 for 328 (.305) this season, hitting 20 longballs and driving in 47 runs. He has scored 59 runs on his own.
Disaster in Dagorlad for Githrawyn
DAGORLAD - Shath Githrawyn was injured in a terrible collision at home plate on July 14. In the top of the first inning, with the bases loaded, Dead Marshes second baseman, Eric Nicosia, doubled to the gap in left center. Goron Gollilas tried to score from 1st, testing the arm of Disaster center fielder, Phantina Föriand. The play at the plate was close, as Githrawyn tried to catch the throw and block Gollilas from it. After the dust settled, Gollilas was safe, and Githrawyn was left with a broken wrist that will put him out for the season!
Rivendell Closer To Miss 8 Weeks
RIVENDELL - A tough loss to the Royal pitching staff comes with the announcement that their closer, Thutai Säriand, has a torn bicep and will need about 8 weeks to recover. Säriand is one of the top stoppers in the league, with 19 Saves and a 2.36 ERA.
Boreathor Boraulf dominates Old Forest, gives up just one hit
RIVENDELL - Boreathor Boraulf had some fun on July 11. Old Forest hitters did not. Rivendell's left-hander gave up just one hit in his 3rd shutout of the season. He now has 6 career shutouts in 57 games started. 'Today I just felt fine. I had a good feeling while warming up.' Boraulf (11-9) struck out 9 and issued 3 BB, throwing 64 of 104 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Rivendell was catcher Diaus Eäradrieldur, as he finished 2 for 4. Rivendell improved its record to 51-35, scoring 3 runs on 5 hits.
Boraulf (RIV) and Fiwyn (GH) win P.O.W. award
MIDDLE EARTH - It's the 1st time that the Shire Conference Player of the Week award goes to Rivendell's pitcher Boreathor Boraulf. Boreathor went 2-0 with an ERA of 2.25, while fanning 5 in 16 innings of work. The Mordor Conference Player of the Week for July 8 goes to Phanth Fiwyn, one of Grey Havens' best starting pitchers. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.69 while going 2-0. Opposing players hit .230 against Phanth this season. While posting an ERA of 4.17 he went 6-7 in 20 starts, fanning 109 and walking 53 hitters.