Solonor's Groovy Computer Baseball League http://solonor.com/baseball/ Avoiding the strike zone... one pitch at a time... en-us solonor@gmail.com Copyright 2010 2010-09-02T21:57:55-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Week's Premier Player: Dead Marshes's Gamgee http://solonor.com/baseball/archives/007796.html 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... 7796@http://solonor.com/baseball/ 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.

]]> League News 2010-09-02T21:57:55-05:00 Week's #1 Player Honored by SC http://solonor.com/baseball/archives/007795.html 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... 7795@http://solonor.com/baseball/ 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.

]]> League News 2010-09-02T21:56:49-05:00 Gamgee Gets Number 2500 http://solonor.com/baseball/archives/007794.html 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... 7794@http://solonor.com/baseball/ 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.

]]> Dead Marshes 2010-09-02T21:54:10-05:00 Veteran Norà Re-ups in Grey Havens http://solonor.com/baseball/archives/007793.html 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... 7793@http://solonor.com/baseball/ 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.

]]> Grey Havens 2010-09-02T21:37:07-05:00 15 Ks for Faroden, Beats Minas Tirith 7-2 http://solonor.com/baseball/archives/007792.html 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... 7792@http://solonor.com/baseball/ 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.

]]> Bucklebury 2010-09-02T21:36:33-05:00 Gilmathien Belts 3 HR for Bears http://solonor.com/baseball/archives/007791.html 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... 7791@http://solonor.com/baseball/ 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.

]]> Carrock 2010-09-02T21:36:00-05:00 Hit #3000 for Bears *Rider http://solonor.com/baseball/archives/007790.html 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... 7790@http://solonor.com/baseball/ 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.

]]> Carrock 2010-09-02T21:28:26-05:00 Week's Premier Performer Honored by MC http://solonor.com/baseball/archives/007789.html 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... 7789@http://solonor.com/baseball/ 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.

]]> League News 2010-08-30T21:07:52-05:00 Week's Top Performer Honored by SC http://solonor.com/baseball/archives/007788.html 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... 7788@http://solonor.com/baseball/ 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.

]]> League News 2010-08-30T21:06:59-05:00 Long Cleve Picked as April's Pitcher of the Month http://solonor.com/baseball/archives/007787.html 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... 7787@http://solonor.com/baseball/ 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.

]]> League News 2010-08-30T20:55:51-05:00 April's #1 Hurler Announced: Bolger http://solonor.com/baseball/archives/007786.html Sunday, May 1st, 2022: Rabur Bolger's been around the league long enough to appreciate the honor he received today. After going 5-0 in April, the 31-year-old Bree hurler has been named Shire Conference Pitcher of the Month. He fanned 60... 7786@http://solonor.com/baseball/ Sunday, May 1st, 2022: Rabur Bolger's been around the league long enough to appreciate the honor he received today. After going 5-0 in April, the 31-year-old Bree hurler has been named Shire Conference Pitcher of the Month.

He fanned 60 in 53.1 innings, logged an ERA of 1.86 and allowed opponents to hit .203 against him.

]]> League News 2010-08-30T20:54:37-05:00 MC's Top Hitter Named http://solonor.com/baseball/archives/007785.html Sunday, May 1st, 2022: The most recent Mordor Conference Batter of the Month trophy was awarded to left fielder Brandon Burrus of the Numenor Kings. In April he stood head and shoulders above all other batters by hitting .353 with... 7785@http://solonor.com/baseball/ Sunday, May 1st, 2022: The most recent Mordor Conference Batter of the Month trophy was awarded to left fielder Brandon Burrus of the Numenor Kings.

In April he stood head and shoulders above all other batters by hitting .353 with 12 home runs, 33 RBIs and 26 runs scored.

]]> League News 2010-08-30T20:52:32-05:00 Moria First Baseman SC's Best Batter in April http://solonor.com/baseball/archives/007784.html Sunday, May 1st, 2022: The Batter of the Month honoree for April in the Shire Conference is Moria Miners first baseman Suuol the Seer. He showed no mercy as he finished the month with a .337 batting average, 13 home... 7784@http://solonor.com/baseball/ Sunday, May 1st, 2022: The Batter of the Month honoree for April in the Shire Conference is Moria Miners first baseman Suuol the Seer.

He showed no mercy as he finished the month with a .337 batting average, 13 home runs, 31 RBIs, and 21 runs scored.

]]> League News 2010-08-30T20:50:55-05:00 Archers, Veteran Oakenslayer Agree to Terms http://solonor.com/baseball/archives/007783.html Thursday, April 28th, 2022: The Archers inked a deal with 35-year-old Palin Oakenslayer today signaling that it not only wanted him on the field but in the clubhouse. Publicly, Palin Oakenslayer has spoken highly of Lake Town, so the extension... 7783@http://solonor.com/baseball/ Thursday, April 28th, 2022: The Archers inked a deal with 35-year-old Palin Oakenslayer today signaling that it not only wanted him on the field but in the clubhouse.

Publicly, Palin Oakenslayer has spoken highly of Lake Town, so the extension wasn't a total surprise.

Oakenslayer will draw $37,080,000 over the next 4 years.

A look at his season totals shows Oakenslayer with 4 home runs, .286 BA, .353 OBP, 19 RBIs and 8 runs scored.

]]> Lake Town 2010-08-30T20:29:00-05:00 Livertrembler Goes on Rampage Against Devils http://solonor.com/baseball/archives/007782.html Monday, April 25th, 2022: The Disaster tripped up the Devils 19-3 today, led by Muugak Livertrembler, their 25-year-old second baseman. He tagged Dunharrow pitching for 6 hits, making life miserable for them the entire game. Muugak Livertrembler hit a two-run... 7782@http://solonor.com/baseball/ Monday, April 25th, 2022: The Disaster tripped up the Devils 19-3 today, led by Muugak Livertrembler, their 25-year-old second baseman. He tagged Dunharrow pitching for 6 hits, making life miserable for them the entire game.

Muugak Livertrembler hit a two-run home run off Bilin Brockhouse in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, hit a two-run single in the 4th, hit an RBI single in the 6th, doubled in the 8th and hit an RBI double in the 8th.

So far this season Livertrembler has put up a .330 batting average with 30 hits, 3 home runs and 14 RBIs.

]]> Dagorlad 2010-08-30T20:05:43-05:00