Sim Update: May 2, 2005
Isengard's Nadrierion wins Player of the Week award
MIDDLE EARTH - Grimli Goramir of Minas Tirith wins another Player of the Week award. Shire Conference pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Goramir helped his team with an average of .500 and 7 RBI in 18 at bats. The Mordor Conference's best player of the week was Isengard's Thudor Nadrierion, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Thudor pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .556 with 1 HR and 7 RBI while slugging .944.
Isengard's Galadrienduil named Batter of the Month
MIDDLE EARTH - The Shire Conference's best player of the month was Bree's Thaira Lómebrildur, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. He hit .392 with 27 RBI and slugged .763 in 97 at bats. Isengard's shortstop Golloron Galadrienduil had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the Mordor Conference Batter of the Month. He hit .408 with 12 RBI and slugged .663 in 98 at bats.
Bywater's Dryadpoker earns Pitcher of the Month award
MIDDLE EARTH - Bywater's Grikak Dryadpoker had a terrific April, and it earned him the Shire Conference Pitcher of the month award. His ERA of just 1.02 helped him to a 5-1 record in April. He worked 44 innings, striking out 50 hitters while walking 12. It's the 1st time that the Mordor Conference Pitcher of the Month award goes to Isengard's pitcher Vrsirbag Sunjuggler. He started 7 games in April, going 6-0 and compiling an ERA of 1.02 in 44.1 innings. Vrsirbag fanned 54 hitters.
Roran Shieldmover punishes Lake Town with three dingers
LAKE TOWN - Roran Shieldmover was in a groove, and the results spoke for themselves. He powered Minas Tirith to a 7-1 win over Lake Town by homering three times. His 1st shot, off Boraimli Bilas in the 1st inning, was a two-run homerun and cleared the fence in center field. His 2nd blast, a solo homerun off Boraimli Bilas in the 3rd inning, landed an estimated 419 feet from home plate. A pitch from Culak Balldrinker in the 5th inning left his bat for a solo homerun, landing 389 feet from home plate in right field. Overall he stroked 3 hits in 4 AB, with three runs scored with 4 RBI. In 1225 career at bats, he has hit 83 homeruns and collected 238 RBI. Phantina Föriand was the last player to hit 3 homeruns in a game, doing it 7/21/2004.
Old Forest's Legithraviel out for 4-5 weeks
OLD FOREST - Old Forest is without its ace Tavus Legithraviel for at least 4-5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Lumtina Elväwen in a game against Moria. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Spasms Back. His ERA of 6.53 helped him to a 1-3 record this year. He struck out 23 and walked 6 in 30.1 innings.
Bywater's Gollialf out for 4-5 weeks
BYWATER - Bywater's Gorolbo Gollialf suffered a serious injury Sunday in a game against Lake Town. Gollialf fell down while running the bases and couldn't get up without help. He will miss probably 4-5 weeks. Bywater wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Gollialf had suffered a Torn Groin Muscle. Gollialf has hit one longball this year while batting .310. He adds 10 doubles, along with 8 runs scored.
Ban Arwodur (MIR) will miss 5 weeks
MIRKWOOD - Mirkwood's left-hander Ban Arwodur suffered a severe injury on May 1 and will be out for at least 5 weeks. In the 2nd of the game against Carrock he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Strained Bicep Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. Ban has a record of 2-1 this season, with an ERA of 4.33. In 35.1 Innings he was able to strike out 26 batters.
INJURY NEWS
GREY HAVENS - Dalo Bloodkiller was injured while pitching. Diagnosis: Sore Elbow. He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
DEAD MARSHES: Fruron Elvand was injured while running the bases. Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle. He is out for about one week.
WILDERLAND - Gamaiborn Elvürith was injured while pitching. Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament. He will be OK in about one week.
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