The HOT teams all stay hot in the frigid weather.
Giants 10 – Braves 2
The Giants stay tied on the top with a 4 – 1 record. The Giants committed 2 errors, but held the Braves to 9 hits for the game, and only 2 runs in the 5th inning. Bob Dulac was 3 for 3 and Ron Rowe added 3 hits for winning pitcher John Ashby. Manny Sanchez and sub Harold Holiman had home runs for the Braves.
Nationals 10 – Rockies 8
The odd innings proved to be the winners for the Nationals. They put 3 runs on the board in the first, third and fifth, then added a run in the 6th. Both teams had 14 hits, but sub pitcher Jim Carmon got the win for the Nats. Norm O’Brien had the hot bat for the Nats with a 3 for 3 game including a triple. John Arango added a 3 run HR. Tom Guinan had a double and triple for the Rockies.
Mets 16 – D-Backs 12
The Mets got their first win of the season by outslugging the D-Backs with 25 hits to 14. Chuck Tomney led the Mets with 4 hits. Four other players had 3 hits each. Duke Dutkiewicz got the win. Frank Pierce and Digger Lines were 3 for 4 for the D-Backs.
Mets batter Terry Yanny, catcher, and umpire seem frozen in time.
Cards 20 – Pirates 9
The Pirates held a 7 – 3 lead, but the Cards bats woke up in the bottom of the 3rd with 5 runs and 5 more the next 2 innings. John Barrett’s 4 for 4 performance helped get Ken Semmel the win for the Cards. Mike Hyott, Duane Miller, Roger Duncan and Harry VanDyke had 3 hits each. Bob Cramer was 4 for 4 for the Pirates.
Mets pitcher Duke Dutkiewicz tosses a snowball….ooops….softball.
Phillies 20 – Dodgers 13
The Phillies improved their record to 4 – 1 by jumping out to a 13 – 2 lead after 3, but the Dodgers outscored the Phillies 9 – 1 in the 4th & 5th. The Phillies put up 5 in the last 2 innings and held the Dodgers to 2 runs. Gary Arnold got the win for the Phillies and had 3 hits. Dan McPherson was 3 for 3 and Bob Strolin added a double and 2 triples for the Phillies. Dick Rondo had 3 hits also. Bruce Forester and Len Griffin went 4 for 4 for the Dodgers.
Astros 14 – Brewers 6
The Astros took advantage of the Brewers 6 errors and played solid defense in securing the win for pitcher Ray Beaupre. Don Mulneix led the Astros with 4 hits. Joe DeGeorge added 3 hits. Tom Ramberg had 3 hits for the Brewers.
Cubs 23 – Reds 7 (6 innings)
The Cubs put a mercy rule on the Reds with 27 hits to the Reds 12 and walked away with the win despite sloppy defense by both teams. The Cubs had 4 errors and the Reds had 5. Bob Fuhst was 4 for 4, helping winning pitcher Tom Gilewski for the Cubs. Five other players had 3 hits each. Three players had 2 hits each for the Reds.
Marlins 15 – Royals 11
Marlins pitcher Bob Fleming improved their record to 4 – 1 and tied at the top. The Royals defense couldn’t hold down the hot bats of the Marlins. David Blanford led the Marlins with 4 hits while 4 other players had 3 hits each. Alan Jackson had 3 hits for the Royals.
Angles 18 – Padres 13
The Angels Ken Myers went 4 for 4 with 2 doubles and a triple and winning pitcher Rick Stenson added 3 hits. Billy Farrow, Denis Hodge and Ron Nichols also had 3 hits for the Angels. The Angels improved their record to 4 – 1. Jerry Nugent and Barry Jones were 3 for 3 with a HR each for the Padres. Tim Carroll added 3 hits.
Friday, January 24th, 2014 Schedule:
- 9:00 Royals @ Mets on 2
- 9:00 Marlins @ Astros on 3
- 9:00 Dodgers @ Angels on 4
- 10:30 Padres @ Pirates on 1
- 10:30 Reds @ Phillies on 2
- 10:30 Giants @ Brewers on 3
- 10:30 Nationals @ Braves on 4
- 12:00 D-Backs @ Cubs on 3
- 12:00 Cards @ Rockies on 4
| Team | Won | Lost | Streak | Pct | RF | RA | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 4 | 1 | Won 3 | .800 | 60 | 67 | ___ |
| Giants | 4 | 1 | Won 4 | .800 | 60 | 40 | ___ |
| Marlins | 4 | 1 | Won 4 | .800 | 83 | 55 | ___ |
| Phillies | 4 | 1 | Won 2 | .800 | 59 | 48 | ___ |
| Astros | 3 | 2 | Won 3 | .600 | 74 | 63 | 1.0 |
| Brewers | 3 | 2 | Lost 1 | .600 | 60 | 66 | 1.0 |
| Cards | 3 | 2 | Won 2 | .600 | 61 | 60 | 1.0 |
| Cubs | 3 | 2 | Won 2 | .600 | 79 | 53 | 1.0 |
| Padres | 3 | 2 | Lost 2 | .600 | 77 | 73 | 1.0 |
| Royals | 2 | 2 | Lost 2 | .500 | 60 | 52 | 1.5 |
| Braves | 2 | 3 | Lost 3 | .400 | 56 | 72 | 2.0 |
| Dodgers | 2 | 3 | Lost 2 | .400 | 79 | 85 | 2.0 |
| Nationals | 2 | 3 | Won 1 | .400 | 53 | 57 | 2.0 |
| Pirates | 2 | 3 | Lost 2 | .400 | 62 | 59 | 2.0 |
| Rockies | 1 | 3 | Lost 3 | .250 | 49 | 57 | 2.5 |
| Mets | 1 | 4 | Won 1 | .200 | 65 | 89 | 3.0 |
| Reds | 1 | 4 | Lost 1 | .200 | 63 | 85 | 3.0 |
| Diamondbacks | 0 | 5 | Lost 5 | .000 | 52 | 70 | 4.0 |