Post by Reddington on Dec 19, 2021 20:13:12 GMT -5
Remember no more than 35 starts for SP
File and pages up
everyone got 2 points tonight, sorry too tired no paper or pen near by when I simmed.
Breaking News
Thursday, 7/7/1997
Monday 7/4/1997: Larkin (CHA) and Vidro (COL) win P.O.W. award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Barry Larkin, Chicago (A)'s starting shortstop. Larkin helped his team with an average of .429 and 14 RBI in 21 at bats. Barry managed to drive in at least one run in every game he played this week. Jose Vidro wins his 1st Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Jose went 11 for 19 (.579), while hitting 3 HR and collecting 9 RBI. He has hit 9 taters while batting .276 this season. His 74 hits and 27 walks add up to a .346 on-base percentage.
Saturday 7/2/1997: Greg Maddux shuts out Pittsburgh on 2 hits
PITTSBURGH - Greg Maddux took the mound and never left. And Pittsburgh hitters couldn't touch him at all. Atlanta's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 4th shutout of the season. He now has 43 career shutouts in 388 games started. Maddux (8-5) struck out 3 and issued 4 BB, throwing 69 of 123 pitches for strikes. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Atlanta's rightfielder Stan Javier went 2 for 5. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Maddux. Atlanta improved its record to 54-27, scoring 5 runs on 8 hits.
Saturday 7/2/1997: Mike Sweeney (FLA) will miss 6 weeks
FLORIDA - Florida's catcher Mike Sweeney will miss about 6 weeks after being knocked unconscious in a collision at home plate, in the 2nd inning of the game between Florida and Colorado. He was helped off the field after the incident. Sweeney will miss at least 6 weeks. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Fractured Hand which will require surgery. Sweeney has hit 10 bombs this year while batting .262. He adds 18 doubles, along with 43 runs scored.
Friday 7/1/1997: Nen and Smoltz receive Pitcher of the Month award
Robb Nen pitched like a legend in June, and the American League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. His ERA of just 1.44 helped him to a 4-2 record in June. He worked 50 innings, striking out 32 hitters while walking 9. Robb got two complete game shutouts as well! In 16 starts this year Robb struck out 91 batters in 133.1 innings of work. His ERA is 2.36, his record 10-5. Robb has pitched 3 shutouts and 8 complete games. Minnesota's John Smoltz had a terrific June, and it earned him the American League Pitcher of the month award. His ERA of just 1.21 helped him to a 5-1 record in June. He worked 52 innings, striking out 50 hitters while walking 6. John fired two shutouts! In 16 starts this year John struck out 123 batters in 138.2 innings of work. His ERA is 0.84, his record 14-1. He has 11 complete games and 7 shutouts. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins!
Friday 7/1/1997: San Francisco's Joyner named Batter of the Month
Detroit's third baseman Robin Ventura had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Batter of the Month. In 101 at bats he hit .307 with 13 HR and 26 RBI. His season numbers are: .272 AVG, 80 hits, 9 doubles, one triple and 25 homeruns, along with 57 RBI and 51 runs scored. It's the 1st time that the National League Batter of the Month award goes to San Francisco's second baseman Wally Joyner. Wally pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .389 with 7 and 21 RBI while slugging .685. Joyner has hit 10 bombs this year while batting .348. He adds 19 doubles, along with 44 runs scored. He's 7th in the National League in batting!
Wednesday 6/29/1997: New York (N) has no chance in a PERFECT GAME by Mark Gardner
NEW YORK (N) - Atlanta's right-hander Mark Gardner made some history today, firing a perfect game against New York (N). Their hitters found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, never having a chance against his overpowering stuff. The crowd of 18837 gave him a standing ovation when teammates carried him off the field on their shoulders. Gardner (8-6) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking none, throwing 104 pitches. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today. That's a dream coming true for me!' The hitting star for Atlanta was catcher Mike Stanley, he stroked 2 hits in 5 AB, blasting a homerun, with 2 RBI. Atlanta improved its record to 52-26, scoring 8 runs on 15 hits.
Tuesday 6/28/1997: Hensley Meulens (TEX) will miss 6-7 weeks
TEXAS - Texas' leftfielder Hensley Meulens will miss about 6-7 weeks after he hurt himself badly in the 1st inning of the game between Texas and California. He dove for a drive off the bat of Ken Griffey Jr., and immediately signaled that he's not OK after hitting the ground. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Torn Rib Cage Muscle which will require surgery. Meulens has hit for a .257 average this season. He has 21 extra base hits along with 116 total bases, resulting in a .420 slugging percentage.
Monday 6/27/1997: Scott Sullivan (CLE) will miss 7-8 weeks
CLEVELAND - Cleveland is without its right-hander Scott Sullivan for at least 7-8 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Roberto Alomar in a game against Chicago (A). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Sullivan was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Torn Tricep Muscle. This season Sullivan compiled an ERA of 7.71, going 6-1 in 0 starts. He fanned 24 while giving up 61 hits in 44.1 innings.
Monday 6/27/1997: Jose Lima fires 2-hitter against California
CALIFORNIA - It was a great day for Detroit's right-hander Jose Lima. The 24-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against California on Monday. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' Lima (6-5) struck out 9 and issued 3 BB, throwing 71 of 121 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Detroit was shortstop Ken Dowell, he finished 2 for 4, blasting a homerun, scoring twice and collecting 4 RBI. Detroit improved its record to 39-37, scoring 9 runs on 13 hits.
Monday 6/27/1997: Boston's Thome wins Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Boston's Jim Thome, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. Jim went 13 for 24 (.542), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 7 RBI. His season numbers are: .295 AVG, 78 hits, 14 doubles, 2 triples and 14 longballs, along with 57 RBI and 57 runs scored. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Montreal's Mike Kingery this time, as the centerfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Kingery helped his team with an average of .424 and 10 RBI in 33 at bats. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 7 game hitting streak right now.
Sunday 6/26/1997: John Smoltz pitches 2-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)
ATLANTA - John Smoltz took the mound and never left. And Los Angeles (N) hitters couldn't touch him at all. Atlanta's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 7th shutout of the season. He now has 41 career shutouts in 352 games started. 'Hey, that's my job! Everytime I take the mound I give the best I can. And my best stuff was too much for them today.' Smoltz (14-1) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 1, throwing 114 pitches. Mel Hall provided Atlanta with the offense Smoltz needed as he went 3 for 4, doubling once. Atlanta improved its record to 49-26, scoring 3 runs on 8 hits.
Sunday 6/26/1997: Huge blow for Milwaukee's Neagle, career over
MILWAUKEE - It was one of baseball saddest days. Milwaukee's left-hander Denny Neagle fell victim to a career ending injury in a game against Seattle on Sunday. He complained about pain after throwing a pitch to Cesar Hernandez, then suddenly collapsed. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Torn Back Muscle which will require surgery. His ERA of 3.16 helped him to a 2-7 record this year. He struck out 76 and walked 21 in 119.2 innings. His career featured a record of 35-65 with an ERA of 4.58. Baseball will certainly miss this great player.
Sunday 6/26/1997: Gary Eave dominates Oakland, gives up just one hit
TORONTO - Toronto's right-hander Gary Eave is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Oakland on just one hit. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 3rd time he has done it in his career. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Eave (7-4) struck out 7 and issued 2 BB, throwing 55 of 95 pitches for strikes. Joe Oliver helped Eave at the plate, he finished with 2 hits in 4 AB, hitting a homerun. The final score of the game was 2-0.
Saturday 6/25/1997: Joel Adamson fires 2-hitter against Atlanta
ATLANTA - Los Angeles (N)'s left-hander Joel Adamson will never forget this day. The 25-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Atlanta on Saturday. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Adamson (6-4) struck out 8 and walked none, throwing 76 of 117 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Los Angeles (N) was centerfielder Brian McRae, he stroked 4 hits in 5 AB, doubling once, scoring 2 runs. Los Angeles (N) scored 7 runs on 12 hits.
Saturday 6/25/1997: Teddy Higuera out for 8 weeks
BOSTON - Boston's lefty Teddy Higuera suffered a severe injury on Saturday and will be out for at least 8 weeks. In the 9th of the game against Kansas City he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Higuera was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Bone Chips Shoulder. Teddy has a record of 7-2 this season, with an ERA of 5.10. In 47.2 Innings he was able to strike out 32 batters.
Saturday 6/25/1997 :
LAN: Joel Adamson pitches a 2-hit shutout against Atlanta!!
Sunday 6/26/1997 :
TOR: Gary Eave pitches a 1-hit shutout against Oakland!!
ATL: John Smoltz pitches a 2-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)!!
Monday 6/27/1997 :
American League-Player of the Week:
2B Jim Thome (BOS)!
He batted .542 in 24 AB, with 2 HR and 7 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
CF Mike Kingery (MON)!
He batted .424 in 33 AB, with 5 HR and 10 RBI.
DET: Jose Lima pitches a 2-hit shutout against California!!
Wednesday 6/29/1997 :
Jeromy Burnitz hits a 489-foot homerun!!
ATL: Mark Gardner pitches a PERFECT GAME against New York (N)!!
SFG: Steve Shields fans 15 batters against Cincinnati.
Thursday 7/1/1997 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Robb Nen (MIN)!
He had a record of 4-2 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.44 and 2 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Robin Ventura (DET)!
He batted .307 in 101 AB, with 13 homers and 26 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
John Smoltz (MIN)!
He had a record of 5-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.21 and 2 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Wally Joyner (SFG)!
He batted .389 in 108 AB, with 7 homers and 21 RBI.
Saturday 7/2/1997 :
CAL: Ken Griffey Jr. drives in 8 runs against Oakland.
ATL: Greg Maddux pitches a 2-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
Monday 7/4/1997 :
American League-Player of the Week:
SS Barry Larkin (CHA)!
He batted .429 in 21 AB, with 3 HR and 14 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
2B Jose Vidro (COL)!
He batted .579 in 19 AB, with 3 HR and 9 RBI.
These players were selected for the AL OOTP-Allstar Team :
P Randy D. Johnson from Chicago (A)
P Jeff Peterek from California
P Kevin Tapani from California
P Brad Brink from Texas
P Scott Garrelts from Minnesota
P Mike Jeffcoat from California
P Kevin Hagen from Boston
P Takashi Saito from Minnesota
P Trevor Hoffman from Detroit
P Rob Dibble from Chicago (A)
C Jorge Posada from Cleveland
C Greg Myers from Boston
1B Hal Morris from Boston
2B Roberto Alomar from Chicago (A)
3B Jose Offerman from Kansas City
SS Chipper Jones from California
LF Greg Vaughn from Boston
CF Manny Ramirez from Boston
RF Bernie F. Williams from Chicago (A)
1B Cecil Fielder from Texas
CF Larry Walker from Texas
RF Sammy Sosa from Milwaukee
DH Mo Vaughn from Minnesota
2B Jim Thome from Boston
SS Russ Davis from Cleveland
These players were selected for the NL OOTP-Allstar Team :
P John Smoltz from Atlanta
P David Cone from San Francisco
P Bryan Harvey from San Francisco
P Kirk Rueter from Pittsburgh
P Tom Gordon from Los Angeles (N)
P Greg Maddux from Atlanta
P Erik Hanson from Houston
P Mike Perez from St. Louis
P Jeff Nelson from Los Angeles (N)
P Jeff Zaske from New York (N)
C Ivan Rodriguez from Cincinnati
C Mike Stanley from Atlanta
1B Rafael Palmeiro from Montreal
2B Wally Joyner from San Francisco
3B Felix Jose from St. Louis
SS Robby Thompson from San Francisco
LF Matt Stairs from Montreal
CF Mike Kingery from Montreal
RF Barry Bonds from San Francisco
1B Will Clark from San Francisco
RF Vladimir Guerrero from Montreal
LF Rondell White from Montreal
RF Pedro Munoz from Cincinnati
3B Edgar Martinez from Cincinnati
3B Matt D. Williams from San Francisco
Friday 6/24/1997 :
Trade between Kansas City and Chicago (N) :
Chicago (N) gets :
RF Shannon Stewart
Kansas City gets :
CF Kenny Lofton
Friday 6/24/1997 :
TEX: Keith Smith was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
DET: Jack Howell was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
CHA: Calvin Jones was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
BAL: Scott Lusader was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Broken Foot.
He is out for about 8 weeks.
LAN: Orlando Miller was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
Saturday 6/25/1997 :
BOS: Teddy Higuera was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He is out for about 8 weeks.
Sunday 6/26/1997 :
MIL: Denny Neagle was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Back Muscle.
This is a career ending injury for him!
CAL: Gary Wayne was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
CLE: Ellis Burks was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hamstring Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
Monday 6/27/1997 :
CLE: Scott Sullivan was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 7-8 weeks.
CIN: Mickey Morandini was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
SFG: Will Clark was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Tuesday 6/28/1997 :
TEX: Hensley Meulens was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Torn Rib Cage Muscle.
He is out for about 6-7 weeks.
TOR: Rob Nelson was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
Saturday 7/2/1997 :
FLA: Mike Sweeney Sweeney was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
HOU: Dave Magadan was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
LAN: Hector Villanueva was injured in a bar fight.
Diagnosis: Swollen Eye.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
File and pages up
everyone got 2 points tonight, sorry too tired no paper or pen near by when I simmed.
Breaking News
Thursday, 7/7/1997
Monday 7/4/1997: Larkin (CHA) and Vidro (COL) win P.O.W. award
The American League Player of the Week award goes to Barry Larkin, Chicago (A)'s starting shortstop. Larkin helped his team with an average of .429 and 14 RBI in 21 at bats. Barry managed to drive in at least one run in every game he played this week. Jose Vidro wins his 1st Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Jose went 11 for 19 (.579), while hitting 3 HR and collecting 9 RBI. He has hit 9 taters while batting .276 this season. His 74 hits and 27 walks add up to a .346 on-base percentage.
Saturday 7/2/1997: Greg Maddux shuts out Pittsburgh on 2 hits
PITTSBURGH - Greg Maddux took the mound and never left. And Pittsburgh hitters couldn't touch him at all. Atlanta's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 4th shutout of the season. He now has 43 career shutouts in 388 games started. Maddux (8-5) struck out 3 and issued 4 BB, throwing 69 of 123 pitches for strikes. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Atlanta's rightfielder Stan Javier went 2 for 5. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Maddux. Atlanta improved its record to 54-27, scoring 5 runs on 8 hits.
Saturday 7/2/1997: Mike Sweeney (FLA) will miss 6 weeks
FLORIDA - Florida's catcher Mike Sweeney will miss about 6 weeks after being knocked unconscious in a collision at home plate, in the 2nd inning of the game between Florida and Colorado. He was helped off the field after the incident. Sweeney will miss at least 6 weeks. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Fractured Hand which will require surgery. Sweeney has hit 10 bombs this year while batting .262. He adds 18 doubles, along with 43 runs scored.
Friday 7/1/1997: Nen and Smoltz receive Pitcher of the Month award
Robb Nen pitched like a legend in June, and the American League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. His ERA of just 1.44 helped him to a 4-2 record in June. He worked 50 innings, striking out 32 hitters while walking 9. Robb got two complete game shutouts as well! In 16 starts this year Robb struck out 91 batters in 133.1 innings of work. His ERA is 2.36, his record 10-5. Robb has pitched 3 shutouts and 8 complete games. Minnesota's John Smoltz had a terrific June, and it earned him the American League Pitcher of the month award. His ERA of just 1.21 helped him to a 5-1 record in June. He worked 52 innings, striking out 50 hitters while walking 6. John fired two shutouts! In 16 starts this year John struck out 123 batters in 138.2 innings of work. His ERA is 0.84, his record 14-1. He has 11 complete games and 7 shutouts. He's 1st in the American League in ERA and 1st in wins!
Friday 7/1/1997: San Francisco's Joyner named Batter of the Month
Detroit's third baseman Robin Ventura had some reason to celebrate, as the league named him the American League Batter of the Month. In 101 at bats he hit .307 with 13 HR and 26 RBI. His season numbers are: .272 AVG, 80 hits, 9 doubles, one triple and 25 homeruns, along with 57 RBI and 51 runs scored. It's the 1st time that the National League Batter of the Month award goes to San Francisco's second baseman Wally Joyner. Wally pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .389 with 7 and 21 RBI while slugging .685. Joyner has hit 10 bombs this year while batting .348. He adds 19 doubles, along with 44 runs scored. He's 7th in the National League in batting!
Wednesday 6/29/1997: New York (N) has no chance in a PERFECT GAME by Mark Gardner
NEW YORK (N) - Atlanta's right-hander Mark Gardner made some history today, firing a perfect game against New York (N). Their hitters found out the hard way that he is among the leagues top pitchers, never having a chance against his overpowering stuff. The crowd of 18837 gave him a standing ovation when teammates carried him off the field on their shoulders. Gardner (8-6) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking none, throwing 104 pitches. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today. That's a dream coming true for me!' The hitting star for Atlanta was catcher Mike Stanley, he stroked 2 hits in 5 AB, blasting a homerun, with 2 RBI. Atlanta improved its record to 52-26, scoring 8 runs on 15 hits.
Tuesday 6/28/1997: Hensley Meulens (TEX) will miss 6-7 weeks
TEXAS - Texas' leftfielder Hensley Meulens will miss about 6-7 weeks after he hurt himself badly in the 1st inning of the game between Texas and California. He dove for a drive off the bat of Ken Griffey Jr., and immediately signaled that he's not OK after hitting the ground. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Torn Rib Cage Muscle which will require surgery. Meulens has hit for a .257 average this season. He has 21 extra base hits along with 116 total bases, resulting in a .420 slugging percentage.
Monday 6/27/1997: Scott Sullivan (CLE) will miss 7-8 weeks
CLEVELAND - Cleveland is without its right-hander Scott Sullivan for at least 7-8 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Roberto Alomar in a game against Chicago (A). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. Sullivan was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Torn Tricep Muscle. This season Sullivan compiled an ERA of 7.71, going 6-1 in 0 starts. He fanned 24 while giving up 61 hits in 44.1 innings.
Monday 6/27/1997: Jose Lima fires 2-hitter against California
CALIFORNIA - It was a great day for Detroit's right-hander Jose Lima. The 24-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against California on Monday. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' Lima (6-5) struck out 9 and issued 3 BB, throwing 71 of 121 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Detroit was shortstop Ken Dowell, he finished 2 for 4, blasting a homerun, scoring twice and collecting 4 RBI. Detroit improved its record to 39-37, scoring 9 runs on 13 hits.
Monday 6/27/1997: Boston's Thome wins Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was Boston's Jim Thome, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. Jim went 13 for 24 (.542), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 7 RBI. His season numbers are: .295 AVG, 78 hits, 14 doubles, 2 triples and 14 longballs, along with 57 RBI and 57 runs scored. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Montreal's Mike Kingery this time, as the centerfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Kingery helped his team with an average of .424 and 10 RBI in 33 at bats. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 7 game hitting streak right now.
Sunday 6/26/1997: John Smoltz pitches 2-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)
ATLANTA - John Smoltz took the mound and never left. And Los Angeles (N) hitters couldn't touch him at all. Atlanta's right-hander gave up just 2 hits in his 7th shutout of the season. He now has 41 career shutouts in 352 games started. 'Hey, that's my job! Everytime I take the mound I give the best I can. And my best stuff was too much for them today.' Smoltz (14-1) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 1, throwing 114 pitches. Mel Hall provided Atlanta with the offense Smoltz needed as he went 3 for 4, doubling once. Atlanta improved its record to 49-26, scoring 3 runs on 8 hits.
Sunday 6/26/1997: Huge blow for Milwaukee's Neagle, career over
MILWAUKEE - It was one of baseball saddest days. Milwaukee's left-hander Denny Neagle fell victim to a career ending injury in a game against Seattle on Sunday. He complained about pain after throwing a pitch to Cesar Hernandez, then suddenly collapsed. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Torn Back Muscle which will require surgery. His ERA of 3.16 helped him to a 2-7 record this year. He struck out 76 and walked 21 in 119.2 innings. His career featured a record of 35-65 with an ERA of 4.58. Baseball will certainly miss this great player.
Sunday 6/26/1997: Gary Eave dominates Oakland, gives up just one hit
TORONTO - Toronto's right-hander Gary Eave is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Oakland on just one hit. It's his 2nd shutout this season, and the 3rd time he has done it in his career. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Eave (7-4) struck out 7 and issued 2 BB, throwing 55 of 95 pitches for strikes. Joe Oliver helped Eave at the plate, he finished with 2 hits in 4 AB, hitting a homerun. The final score of the game was 2-0.
Saturday 6/25/1997: Joel Adamson fires 2-hitter against Atlanta
ATLANTA - Los Angeles (N)'s left-hander Joel Adamson will never forget this day. The 25-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Atlanta on Saturday. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Adamson (6-4) struck out 8 and walked none, throwing 76 of 117 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Los Angeles (N) was centerfielder Brian McRae, he stroked 4 hits in 5 AB, doubling once, scoring 2 runs. Los Angeles (N) scored 7 runs on 12 hits.
Saturday 6/25/1997: Teddy Higuera out for 8 weeks
BOSTON - Boston's lefty Teddy Higuera suffered a severe injury on Saturday and will be out for at least 8 weeks. In the 9th of the game against Kansas City he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Higuera was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Bone Chips Shoulder. Teddy has a record of 7-2 this season, with an ERA of 5.10. In 47.2 Innings he was able to strike out 32 batters.
Saturday 6/25/1997 :
LAN: Joel Adamson pitches a 2-hit shutout against Atlanta!!
Sunday 6/26/1997 :
TOR: Gary Eave pitches a 1-hit shutout against Oakland!!
ATL: John Smoltz pitches a 2-hit shutout against Los Angeles (N)!!
Monday 6/27/1997 :
American League-Player of the Week:
2B Jim Thome (BOS)!
He batted .542 in 24 AB, with 2 HR and 7 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
CF Mike Kingery (MON)!
He batted .424 in 33 AB, with 5 HR and 10 RBI.
DET: Jose Lima pitches a 2-hit shutout against California!!
Wednesday 6/29/1997 :
Jeromy Burnitz hits a 489-foot homerun!!
ATL: Mark Gardner pitches a PERFECT GAME against New York (N)!!
SFG: Steve Shields fans 15 batters against Cincinnati.
Thursday 7/1/1997 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Robb Nen (MIN)!
He had a record of 4-2 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.44 and 2 shutouts.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Robin Ventura (DET)!
He batted .307 in 101 AB, with 13 homers and 26 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
John Smoltz (MIN)!
He had a record of 5-1 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.21 and 2 shutouts.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Wally Joyner (SFG)!
He batted .389 in 108 AB, with 7 homers and 21 RBI.
Saturday 7/2/1997 :
CAL: Ken Griffey Jr. drives in 8 runs against Oakland.
ATL: Greg Maddux pitches a 2-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
Monday 7/4/1997 :
American League-Player of the Week:
SS Barry Larkin (CHA)!
He batted .429 in 21 AB, with 3 HR and 14 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
2B Jose Vidro (COL)!
He batted .579 in 19 AB, with 3 HR and 9 RBI.
These players were selected for the AL OOTP-Allstar Team :
P Randy D. Johnson from Chicago (A)
P Jeff Peterek from California
P Kevin Tapani from California
P Brad Brink from Texas
P Scott Garrelts from Minnesota
P Mike Jeffcoat from California
P Kevin Hagen from Boston
P Takashi Saito from Minnesota
P Trevor Hoffman from Detroit
P Rob Dibble from Chicago (A)
C Jorge Posada from Cleveland
C Greg Myers from Boston
1B Hal Morris from Boston
2B Roberto Alomar from Chicago (A)
3B Jose Offerman from Kansas City
SS Chipper Jones from California
LF Greg Vaughn from Boston
CF Manny Ramirez from Boston
RF Bernie F. Williams from Chicago (A)
1B Cecil Fielder from Texas
CF Larry Walker from Texas
RF Sammy Sosa from Milwaukee
DH Mo Vaughn from Minnesota
2B Jim Thome from Boston
SS Russ Davis from Cleveland
These players were selected for the NL OOTP-Allstar Team :
P John Smoltz from Atlanta
P David Cone from San Francisco
P Bryan Harvey from San Francisco
P Kirk Rueter from Pittsburgh
P Tom Gordon from Los Angeles (N)
P Greg Maddux from Atlanta
P Erik Hanson from Houston
P Mike Perez from St. Louis
P Jeff Nelson from Los Angeles (N)
P Jeff Zaske from New York (N)
C Ivan Rodriguez from Cincinnati
C Mike Stanley from Atlanta
1B Rafael Palmeiro from Montreal
2B Wally Joyner from San Francisco
3B Felix Jose from St. Louis
SS Robby Thompson from San Francisco
LF Matt Stairs from Montreal
CF Mike Kingery from Montreal
RF Barry Bonds from San Francisco
1B Will Clark from San Francisco
RF Vladimir Guerrero from Montreal
LF Rondell White from Montreal
RF Pedro Munoz from Cincinnati
3B Edgar Martinez from Cincinnati
3B Matt D. Williams from San Francisco
Friday 6/24/1997 :
Trade between Kansas City and Chicago (N) :
Chicago (N) gets :
RF Shannon Stewart
Kansas City gets :
CF Kenny Lofton
Friday 6/24/1997 :
TEX: Keith Smith was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
DET: Jack Howell was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
CHA: Calvin Jones was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
BAL: Scott Lusader was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Broken Foot.
He is out for about 8 weeks.
LAN: Orlando Miller was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
Saturday 6/25/1997 :
BOS: Teddy Higuera was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He is out for about 8 weeks.
Sunday 6/26/1997 :
MIL: Denny Neagle was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Back Muscle.
This is a career ending injury for him!
CAL: Gary Wayne was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
CLE: Ellis Burks was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hamstring Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
Monday 6/27/1997 :
CLE: Scott Sullivan was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 7-8 weeks.
CIN: Mickey Morandini was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
SFG: Will Clark was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Tuesday 6/28/1997 :
TEX: Hensley Meulens was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Torn Rib Cage Muscle.
He is out for about 6-7 weeks.
TOR: Rob Nelson was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
Saturday 7/2/1997 :
FLA: Mike Sweeney Sweeney was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
HOU: Dave Magadan was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
LAN: Hector Villanueva was injured in a bar fight.
Diagnosis: Swollen Eye.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
