CALGARY'S BROWN & AUGUSTA'S REYES NAMED 2019 SIM 15 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Clippers' 19 Year-Old RF & Spartans' 37 Year-Old RF Representing Different Sides Of SIMBL Age Talent Spectrum; Red-Hot Reyes Wins Second POTW Award In Three Weeks

Monday, July 15th, 2019: It can be difficult for a young player to step out of the shadows and assert himself in the Union League, but last week Matthew Brown of the Calgary Clippers reminded everyone just why he's here as he threw up numbers that made him an easy selection for Player of the Week. Brown rocked opposing pitching for a .500 average (11-22), 1 home run and 3 RBIs to come away with the award.

This season Brown is hitting .332 with 12 home runs.

Monday, July 15th, 2019: There's no arguing that 37-year-old Ramon Reyes has paid his dues and this this week he collected. The Augusta Spartans right fielder had one of the best weeks of his career and captured the Syndicate League Player of the Week trophy.

He hit .400 while collecting 6 hits in 15 at-bats, 2 home runs, 6 RBIs and 3 runs scored.

Batting .314 to date, Reyes has 7 home runs and 41 RBIs.

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SIMBL READIES FOR 2019 MIDSUMMER CLASSIC

Trash Talking Heating Up For 15th Annual UL Vs. SL Rivalry Showdown

Calgary SP Joey Morgan (left), San Diego SP Alberto Tovar (center) and San Diego SP Rhett Forrester (right) were rare unanimous choices by SIMBL GMS to be 2019 SIMBL All-Stars.  Morgan, 14-3 with a 2.55 ERA will start for the Union League in the 15th annual Nicolas Mabie Memorial SIMBL All-Star Game.  Forrester, 13-3 with a 2.10 ERA will start for the Syndicate League.

SIMBL history was made in selections for the 2019 SIMBL All-Stars.  Toronto 1B Ed Clement (above) becomes the youngest player in SIMBL history to make an All-Star team at 17 years old.  Calgary RF Matthew Brown, at age 19, also becomes the youngest player to start a SIMBL All-Star Game as well.

2018: UL 5 SL 1
MVP: Andrew Kissel BOS
2017: SL 4 UL 3
MVP: Henry Cheesman CAR
2016: SL 10 UL 8
MVP: Michael Kerry RUS
2015: SL 5 UL 4
MVP: Ronald Ono HFD
2014: SL 5 UL 2
MVP: Alberto Casares POR
2013: SL 8 UL 6
MVP: Bobby Grimes SD
2012: UL 5 SL 3
MVP: Pedro Coria NY
2011: SL 6 SL 1
MVP: Eddie House CHI
2010: UL 14 SL 4
MVP: Kenneth Platt BRI
2009: UL 10 SL 5
MVP: Jose Zena LA
2008: UL 4 SL 3
MVP: Matthew Skinner POC
2007: SL 6 UL 3
MVP: Jacobo Escarcega POR
2006: SL 4 UL 1
MVP: Hayden Bandy SD
2005: SL 8 UL 6
MVP: Wilfredo Espana BEL

The 2019 SIMBL All-Stars have been announced.  The heated Union League vs. Syndicate League rivalry continues in grand fashion in the 15th annual SIMBL All-Star Game.  The UL ended a five-year losing streak last season on MVP Boston SS Andrew Kissel's SIMBL All-Star Game record two home runs and five RBI last season in a 5-1 win.  The SL leads the series 9-5.

Calgary SP Joey Morgan, San Diego SP Rhett Forrester and San Diego SP Alberto Tovar were rare unanimously voted starters.  Morgan and Forrester will start the game for the UL and SL respectively.

SIMBL history was made in selections for the 2019 SIMBL All-Stars.  Toronto 1B Ed Clement becomes the youngest player in SIMBL history to make an All-Star team at 17 years old.  Calgary RF Matthew Brown, at age 19, also becomes the youngest player to start a SIMBL All-Star Game as well.

The voting took place by 23 of the 24 SIMBL GMS in prompt fashion.  The 2019 Nicolas Mabie Memorial SIMBL All-Star Game will be held in the Augusta Spartans' Bobby Jones Memorial Stadium in Augusta, Georgia and hosted by Spartans GM Steph Mabie.  The game has traditionally been named in honor of Steph's late son, Nicolas, since the 2008 season.  This is the first time that Mabie has had an opportunity to host the game named in his son's honor.

The SIMBL's Midsummer Classic will be held with a special Live SIM on the SIMBL Message Board on Thursday August 25, 2010 at 10 PM EDT with all who are logged in given a chance to manage the game inning by inning and make ingame decisions for their league.

Here are the voted starters for this season's Nicolas Mabie Memorial SIMBL All-Star Game:

Union League Starters:

C Bruno Perillo Calgary .291 BA 9 HR 43 RBI
1B Colt McAlister Calgary .324 BA 23 HR 75 RBI
2B Peyton Michaels Toronto .313 BA 35 HR 106 RBI
SS Willie Briggs Astoria .291 BA 20 HR 69 RBI
3B Chance Bailey Dallas .300 BA 32 HR 67 RBI
OF Carlos Molina Calgary .315 BA 21 HR 75 RBI
OF Mario Montalbano Oregon .320 BA 22 HR 58 RBI
OF Matthew Brown Calgary .332 BA 12 HR 43 RBI
DH Travis Wright Bristol .296 BA 23 HR 74 RBI
SP Joey Morgan Calgary 14-3 2.55 ERA

Syndicate League Starters:

C Matthew Boggs Manhattan Beach .352 BA 12 HR 54 RBI
1B Bryan Duncan Asheville .270 BA 23 HR 51 RBI
2B Devin Corbin San Diego .318 BA 4 HR 39 RBI
SS Trent Forrester Knoxville .342 BA 6 HR 36 RBI
3B Scott Carter Sunnyvale .323 BA 3 HR 33 RBI
OF Grady McPherson Asheville .309 BA 21 HR 61 RBI
OF Cliff Mills Los Angeles .278 BA 27 HR 71 RBI
OF Robinson O'Neil Sunnyvale .306 BA 4 HR 32 RBI
DH Larry Seymour Rochester .302 BA 14 HR 46 RBI
SP Rhett Forrester San Diego 13-3 2.10 ERA

Union League Reserves:

C Rolland Minor Bristol
1B Ed Clement Toronto
3B Armando Sanchez Oregon
2B Roman Sosa Bend
CF Sean Turner Boston
SP Ashton Austin Bristol
SP Rolland Lefebvre Hartford
SP Anibal Vargo, Jr. Hartford
SP Kelly Holbrook Hartford
SP Antonio Santana Bend
SP Carlos Quintana Oregon
MR LUis Martinez Oregon
CL Pat Carver Astoria
MR Manny Silva Toronto
CL Ron Orr Bristol
CL Milton Fleming Toronto
CL Andrew Stephens Oregon
CL Andrew Steele New York
MR Curtis Burke Astoria
1B James Mitchell Boston

Syndicate League Reserves:

C Taki Taketo San Diego
1B Joe Childers Los Angeles
1B Toby Gibson Sacramento
SS Mike Caldwell Colchester
3B Billy Brooks Rochester
LF Christopher Pearson Sunnyvale
LF Cesar Delgado Chicago
RF Jon Snyder Knoxville
LF Jason Flynt Knoxville
SP Alberto Tovar San Diego
SP Justin Montgomery Rochester
SP Vinny Corleone Knoxville
SP Brett Hawkins Los Angeles
SP Christian McDonald San Diego
CL Billy Ray Mendette Rochester
CL Royce Clifton Augusta
CL Manny Torres Los Angeles
CL Kelvin Wilson San Diego
MR Larry Hamilton Sacramento
MR Jeriamiah Rose Sunnyvale
SP Cameron Matthews Augusta

JUNE 2019 MONTHLY AWARDS ANNOUNCED

With 35 HR & 106 RBI At All-Star Break, Toronto's Michaels On Pace To Potentially Break Ryles' Season HR & RBI Records

2B Peyton Michaels of the Toronto Rush honored: Wins the SIMBL UL Batter of the Month Award.  
CF Gregory Sheppard of the Colchester Choppers honored: Wins the SIMBL SL Batter of the Month Award.

SP Oki Okada of the Bristol Owls honored: Wins the SIMBL UL Pitcher of the Month Award.  
SP Rhett Forrester of the San Diego Warewolves honored: Wins the SIMBL SL Pitcher of the Month Award.

1B Colt McAlister of the Calgary Clippers honored: Wins the SIMBL UL Rookie of the Month Award.  
LF Grady McPherson of the Asheville Smokies honored: Wins the SIMBL SL Rookie of the Month Award.

GOONIES & 'WOLVES COMPLETE CONTROVERSIAL TRADE; ACE MCDONALD GOES WEST

Deal Gives San Diego Undisputed Top Trio Of All-Star Aces In SIMBL

32 year-old veteran ace Christian McDonald (above) was shipped to San Diego GM Paul Ware by Astoria GM Jason DeMarco in what became a controversial trade soured upon by some SIMBL GMS.  The move improves the Warewolves' top trio of starting pitchers which was already the best in the SIMBL.  The new trio features three aces who were all named as 2019 SIMBL All-Stars: McDonald, Rhett Forrester and Alberto Tovar.  McDonald, 7/8/7 rated, is currently 7-7 with a 2.93 ERA in 19 starts this season.

Monday, July 1st, 2019: The Astoria Goonies and the San Diego Warewolves have stuck a blockbuster of a deal. According to club officials 32-year-old starting pitcher Christian McDonald, 30-year-old reliever Eric Kelley and 24-year-old minor league closer Terry Brown will go to San Diego and 31-year-old starting pitcher Donovan Perry, 29-year-old starting pitcher Ryan Mays and 22-year-old minor league reliever Lorenzo Flores will soon be wearing Astoria uniforms. Details of the trade were announced late this afternoon.

This year McDonald has registered 7 wins and 7 losses in 18 starts with a 2.93 ERA while registering 122 strikeouts and 30 walks in 138 innings.

So far this year Perry has a 7-7 record with a 4.57 ERA.

LANCE'S LISTS: 2019 TOP RELIEVERS & CLOSERS THUS FAR

In An Early Season Of Top Reliever Performances Sunnyvale Middle Reliever Rose & New York Closer Steele Dominating & Certainly All-Star Worthy

Sunnyvale's 37 year-old Jeremiah Rose (above) was written off as an old man in the SIMBL New File Era Inaugural Draft despite elite 10/8/7 ratings and a 98 MPH fastball.  Rose has proved his skeptics wrong by posting the lowest ERA in the SIMBL thus far in the 2019 season among all relievers and closers with at least 30 IP and is deserving of a 2019 All-Star Game appearance.

By Lance Stanley
SIMBL Contributor

Hi again youngsters.  Lance Stanley Reporting.

Much has been made about the quality of SIMBL relievers and closers in debates recently around the league, especially with the recent All-Star campaigning and balloting going on for the upcoming 2019 SIMBL All-Star Game.

Good old Lance decided to take a good old look at the numbers thus far in the season.  It must be noted that there are an exceptional number of relievers and closers around the league that are performing extremely well and better as a whole than many recent seasons in the SIMBL.  Currently, there are 23 relievers/closers with ERA's under 2.00.

Here's the best of the best thus far in the 2019 season on the 6/24/2019 league date.  Middle relievers ERA and WHIP lists are based on pitching at least 30 innings.

2019 SIMBL RELIEVER/CLOSER ERA
6/24/2019 LEAGUE DATE

MIDDLE RELIEVERS:

0.88 Jeremiah Rose Sunnyvale
1.13 Luis Martinez Oregon
1.22 Curtis Burke Astoria
1.23 Bill Oliver Bend
1.36 Jason Lambert Bristol
1.43 Manny Silva Toronto (56.2 IP HIGH)
1.44 Donyell Reynolds Los Angeles
1.47 Ed Hartz Asheville
1.60 Patrick Donovan New York
1.69 Tom Eastwood Astoria
1.69 Bob Detty Calgary
1.73 Kellen Harris Sacramento
1.83 Thom Alexander Texas
1.83 Larry Hamilton Sacramento
1.85 Michael Smith Boston
1.98 Greg Frank New York

CLOSERS:

0.91 Andrew Steele New York
1.14 Manny Torres Los Angeles
1.21 Pat Carver Astoria
1.55 Max Pitino Hartford
1.56 Billy Ray Mendette Rochester
1.57 Robert McFadden Sunnyvale
1.97 Barrett Jenkins Calgary
2.02 Ron Orr Bristol
2.04 Royce Clifton Augusta
2.08 Andrew Stephens Oregon
2.10 Trent Murphy Knoxville
2.13 Miguel Rivera Colchester
2.16 Kelvin Wilson San Diego
2.29 Kerry Powell Boston
2.51 Milton Fleming Toronto
2.70 Kendall Hayes Bend
3.00 Felipe Santos Sacramento
3.18 Dontrelle Jackson Texas
3.34 Juan Rivera Dallas
3.93 Carlos Diaz Manhattan Beach
4.53 Eldon Grant Asheville (51.2 IP HIGH)
5.68 Kelly Wright Tacoma

COMBINED WHIP:

0.54 Andrew Steele New York
0.62 Jeremiah Rose Sunnyvale
0.66 Robert McFadden Sunnyvale
0.71 Manny Silva Toronto
0.74 Royce Clifton Augusta
0.76 Odon Quinto Hartford
0.76 Manny Torres Los Angeles
0.86 Luis Martinez Oregon
0.86 Michael Smith Boston
0.87 Trent Murphy Knoxville
0.88 Barrett Jenkins Calgary
0.89 Billy Ray Mendette Rochester
0.89 Donyell Reynolds Los Angeles
0.93 Jason Lambert Bristol
0.93 Kelvin Wilson San Diego
0.95 Joe Funk Sunnyvale
0.95 Thom Alexander Texas
0.97 Curtis Burke Astoria
0.97 Brent Campbell Asheville

SIMBL ALL-STAR GAME HISTORY
CURRENT 2019 SIMBL ALL-STAR VOTING RESULTS

2019 SIMBL ALL-STAR TEAMS TAKING SHAPE

Astoria Goonies 36 year-old shortstop Willie Briggs (above) is playing like a youngster and is looking to be one of the very few unanimous choices to be voted as an All-Star in SIMBL history.  Briggs is currently leading all SIMBL shortstops hitting .298 with 18 HR and 62 RBI as the league heads towards the annual Midsummer Classic.

The 2019 Nicolas Mabie Memorial SIMBL All-Star Game will take place on the 7/9/2019 league date which will be in next Saturday's SIM on the real-life date of August 28, 2019.  Mandatory ballots from all SIMBL GMS are due on Wednesday August 25, 2010 at 12 PM EDT.  Host bids are also being taken on the SIMBL Message Board for exclusive hosting rights.

There are some familiar names, some surprising names and some surprising omissions in this year's league voting.  Here are the leading vote getters and tentative starting lineups as we near the end of all voting for the 2019 SIMBL All-Star teams in the Union League and Syndicate League:

Leading votes received at this time:

UNION LEAGUE

C Bruno Perillo Calgary
1B Colt McAlister Calgary
2B Peyton Michaels Toronto
SS Willie Briggs Astoria
3B Chance Bailey Dallas
OF Carlos Molina Calgary
OF Sean Turner Boston
OF Matthew Brown Calgary
DH Travis Wright Bristol
SP Joey Morgan Calgary

RESERVE PITCHERS:

SP Ashton Austin Bristol
SP Rolland Lefebvre Hartford
SP Anibal Vargo, Jr. Hartford
SP Christian McDonald Astoria
CL Pat Carver Astoria
CL Milton Fleming Toronto
MR Luis Martinez Oregon
MR Manny Silva Toronto

SYNDICATE LEAGUE

C Matthew Boggs Manhattan Beach
1B Bryan Duncan Asheville
2B Devin Corbin San Diego
SS Trent Forrester Knoxville
3B Scott Carter Sunnyvale
OF Grady McPherson Asheville
OF Cliff Mills Los Angeles
OF Robinson O'Neil Sunnyvale
DH Larry Seymour Rochester
SP Rhett Forrester San Diego/Alberto Tovar San Diego (TIED)

RESERVE PITCHERS:

SP Justin Montgomery Rochester
SP Brett Hawkins Los Angeles
SP Vinny Corleone Knoxville
CL Billy Ray Mendette Rochester
CL Manny Torres Los Angeles
CL Royce Clifton Augusta
CL Kelvin Wilson San Diego
MR Larry Hamilton Sacramento

PIONEERS' MONTALBANO & SEALS' HAMILTON NAMED 2019 SIM 12 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Oregon's First-Round Draft Pick In New File Inaugural Draft Heating Up To Play As Expected As One Of SIMBL's Most Feared Sticks

Monday, June 24th, 2019: At the age of 28, Mario Montalbano might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Oregon left fielder put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .480 batting average. For his efforts Montalbano collected the Union League Player of the Week Award.

He racked up 12 hits in 25 at-bats, 3 home runs and 7 RBIs last week in 6 games.

So far this year Montalbano is batting .321 with 20 home runs.

Monday, June 24th, 2019: There's nothing like being in the prime of your baseball career -- and playing like it. Just ask Layne Hamilton, the Manhattan Beach first baseman, who swung a sweet bat all week to not only aid his team, but also pick up the Syndicate League Player of the Week honors.

Hamilton piled up 10 hits in 26 at-bats, 4 home runs and 12 RBIs while hitting .385.

So far this season Hamilton has put up a .255 batting average with 77 hits, 16 home runs and 61 RBIs.

SPARTANS' MATTHEWS SHINES IN THREE-HIT 11 K SHUTOUT OF HUSTLERS

Saturday, June 22nd, 2019: After his 4-0 shutout win against the Hustlers, Alex Lynch said, "I went out there to try and eat up innings and help out our bullpen. I felt I had my good stuff... and it turned out my command was solid and my breaking balls were good."

They were better than good as the Spartans pitcher put up 11 strikeouts, surrendered 1 walk, allowed 3 hits and kept the bullpen phone quiet all day long.

In 16 starts this season Lynch has rung up a 8-7 record and a 3.80 ERA.

CLIPPERS' MORGAN THROWS FOURTH SHUTOUT OF SEASON VS. DIVISION RIVAL TORONTO

Calgary Righthander Likely UL All-Star Game Starter With 12-2 Record, 1.97 ERA & Nine Complete Games

Monday, June 17th, 2019: In a sharp 4-hit performance, Joey Morgan tossed the Calgary Clippers to a 12-0 shutout victory over the Toronto Rush, fanning 11 and walking 3.

"That's as good a stuff as I've seen in a long time," the Toronto manager said in his postgame interview.

This year Morgan has a 12-2 record and a 2.11 ERA.

SMOKIES GM MCGOWAN NOT HAPPY WITH ASHEVILLE'S 2019 START

Despite Asheville's Slow Start, Nothing Is Stopping Talented McPherson For What Looks Like Years To Come

By Kyle Millen
Asheville Smokies Beat Writer
SIMBL Contributor

Long Hours For Smokies GM Pete McGowan

I had some prep work that had to be before arriving for one of Asheville's few wins in the start of the 2019 SIMBL season on Sunday against Augusta this past week.  I thought I was the only one in the park besides park personnel, when I found Smokies GM Pete McGowan pacing the stands on the concourse with his Blackberry apparently going off the hook.  No one in the front office will claim this team is poised to win championships now, but expectations were surely higher than the teams performance this far in the 2019 SIMBL season.

"We value anyone who can contribute to this club now.  Some of the players we've called up recently aren't ready yet to play at a level you expect out of a professional in this league, but we are willing to let them reach their potential with this club rather than wait in the minors, said McGowan."  

Rob Stanley, a 22 year old closer, fits that role perfectly.  "We expect big things out of Stanley, said McGowan.  "He performed at a high level so far in the minors, but we definitely expect some growing pains this year."

Stanley knows the team's struggles have worn on this club, and moral is down.  Asheville's team is actually scattered now with players just like Stanley with McGowan's recent call-ups.  "We are all getting paid to perform, and there are no excuses to be 14.5 games out of contention," spouted Stanley.  "Just because there are a lot of younger players here doesn't mean we don't want to see some results now."   

McPherson, Duncan, and Jackson Continue To Shine

With so many changes made recently, it's clear that McGowan knows his team needs better management.  "Say what you will about our line-up as it is, but we have some definite cornerstone players," McGowan continued.  "Grady (McPherson) and Duncan (Bryan) have been having solid campaigns.  We are trying to give them an opportunity to continue to get people on base in front of those two.  SP Ron Jackson has been a workhorse for us.  We drafted him because we knew he'd be great for some of our younger guys as they develop.  We don't have the luxury to let them mature in the minors because we don't have much depth."  

Dez Jordan Contract Update

Asheville had the seventh overall pick in this years SIMBL Amateur Draft.  With that pick they selected HS Reliever Dez Jordan.  "We really would like to have that Jordan kid on this club yesterday, said McGowan.  "We've been in negotiations with him and feel like it won't be as difficult to sign him as previously thought by some teams.  He will be perfect for the way our club is designed.  We can field the ball well at most positions and he will definitely get a lot of ground balls."   

With McGowan as Asheville's GM, it doesn't appear that management will allow older players with bigger contracts to perform at this level without continuing to bring up players with upside. We will continue to keep you updated as Asheville's season progresses.

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2019 SIMBL DRAFT CONCLUDES; TIME TO NEGOTIATE WITH & SIGN DRAFTEES

SIMBL GMS Have Until The August 14th League Date To Sign Drafted Players Or Lose Them

In a new feature with the conversion to OOTP 11, SIMBL GMS must negotiate with or meet the demands of selected draftees after the 2019 SIMBL draft.  #1 overall pick, SP Antonio Soto (above), is demanding the highest signing bonus out of all 2019 SIMBL Draft draftees at $8,690,000.  Whalers GM Ken Stepp is expected to gladly give the 8/7/8-potential ace what he wants to get him into camp as soon as possible.

The 2019 SIMBL Draft has concluded with the passing of the 6/15 league date.

Now, it's time to negotiate with your players.  Go to the SIMBL menu ingame and click on NEGOTIATE WITH DRAFT PLAYERS option.  Offer or meet the demands of your players and submit them with your export.  Each team has until the 8/14/2019 league date to sign their draftees.  If the players aren't signed, they go back into next season's draft pool and the team will be compensated with a draft pick if the players lost were chosen in the first three rounds.

BANDITS' ALBERT & 'WOLVES' CORBIN WIN 2019 SIM 11 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK AWARDS

Monday, June 17th, 2019: There's nothing like being in the prime of your baseball career -- and playing like it. Just ask David Albert, the Bend left fielder, who swung a sweet bat all week to not only aid his team, but also pick up the Union League Player of the Week honors.

Albert piled up 10 hits in 25 at-bats, 4 home runs and 7 RBIs while hitting .400.

Looking at his season stats, Albert has compiled a .263 batting average and a .344 on-base percentage, while hitting 11 home runs and driving in 40 runs.

Monday, June 17th, 2019: At the age of 26, Devin Corbin might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The San Diego second baseman put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .429 batting average. For his efforts Corbin collected the Syndicate League Player of the Week Award.

He racked up 15 hits in 35 at-bats, 1 home run and 6 RBIs last week in 7 games.

On the year Corbin is hitting .341 with 84 hits, 3 home runs, 30 RBIs, .416 OBP and has scored 36 runs.

OLD MAN & THE ROOKIE: ASTORIA'S BRIGGS & SAN DIEGO'S STONE NAMED 2019 SIM 10 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Monday, June 10th, 2019: Willie Briggs showed showed his stuff this past week as the veteran rode a hot streak all the way to Union League Player of the Week honors.

The 36-year-old Goonies shortstop compiled a .545 average (12-22), 2 home runs and 6 RBIs.

In his season totals Briggs has 16 home runs and a .300 batting average.

Monday, June 10th, 2019: 23-year-old Kory Stone made a few San Diego headlines during this past week as the rookie right fielder proved he could compete at the plate with his high-school idols. He captured the attention of fans, journalists and Syndicate League officials last week and today took home Player of the Week honors for his effort.

He cracked 8 hits in 23 at-bats to put up a .348 average. Stone collected 6 home runs, 12 RBIs and scored 9 runs.

This season in 62 games Stone is batting .237 with 16 home runs, 47 RBIs and has scored 33 times.

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CLIPS' BYRD THROWS FIRST NO-HITTER OF NEW FILE ERA

Calgary Ace Hurls First SIMBL No-No In Nearly Four Seasons

Calgary Clippers SP Craig Byrd (above) was GM Christian DeMarco's second-round draft pick in the SIMBL New File Era Inaugural Draft.  The 27 year-old made history in 2019 SIM 9 by throwing the first no-hitter in the New File Era and in hurling the first no-no in the SIMBL in nearly four full seasons in a 1-0 win over Sacramento on June 1, 2019.  Bristol's Manny Guerro was previously the last pitcher to throw a no-hit gem on July 25, 2015.

Monday, June 3rd, 2019: Craig Byrd made quick work of Sacramento at Hooters Ballpark Of Sacramento on June 1, 2019. The 27-year-old hurler tossed a no-hitter for the Calgary Clippers in defeating the Giants 1-0.

"I really didn't have my best stuff today," he admitted after the game, "there's a lot of luck involved in throwing a no-hitter. Some days it's better to lucky than good."

In a superlative outing he registered 2 strikeouts and 1 walk.

Luck or not, Byrd will go down in history and will get his name written down in the league record book.

This season Byrd has a 7-4 record with a 3.79 ERA.

The gem was the first no-hitter thrown in the SIMBL in nearly four seasons.  Before the SIMBL Steroid Era took effect with the conversion to OOTP 10 before the 2016 season, Bristol SP Manny Guerro threw the last no-hitter on July 25, 2015.

TORONTO'S MICHAELS & MANHATTAN BEACH'S BOGGS EARN 2019 SIM 9 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK AWARDS

Rush Second Baseman Early UL All-Star & MVP Candidate With Monster Start

Monday, June 3rd, 2019: Swinging a hot stick last week, Peyton Michaels picked up the Union League Player of the Week Award today.

The 27-year-old second baseman for Toronto lashed 10 hits in 21 at-bats as he put together a .476 average with 5 home runs. Michaels also drove in 14 runs, scored 10 times and compiled a .593 OBP.

For the season, Michaels is hitting at a .313 clip with 26 home runs, 78 RBIs and has scored 49 runs. He has 66 hits, 31 walks and a .403 on-base percentage.

Monday, June 3rd, 2019: One of the league's most exciting young players, Matthew Boggs of the Manhattan Beach Seals earned himself Syndicate League Player of the Week honors with a standout performance in last week's games.

For the week the 25-year-old catcher had a lofty .565 average (13-23), collecting 1 home run, 5 RBIs and 2 runs scored.

Boggs is hitting .360 this year with 9 home runs, 37 RBIs and 35 runs scored. He has 71 hits in 197 at-bats, 31 walks and a .443 on-base percentage. Boggs has played in 51 games.

CALGARY'S MOLINA & SUNNYVALE'S PEARSON NAMED MAY 2019 PLAYERS OF THE MONTH

Trailer Park Boys' Leftfielder Leads Team In One Of Best Early Team Months In SIMBL History

Saturday, June 1st, 2019: Carlos Molina battered Union League pitchers all May and wound up taking home the Batter of the Month Award.

"I've been around SIM Baseball League long enough to know you really have to work hard day in and day out to be able to put up this kind of consistency," the 27-year-old Molina told reporters. "I put in a lot of work, even on the days I might not take the field, and it's always nice when everything comes together for me like it did this last month."

In 27 games, Molina hit .358 with 9 home runs, 27 RBIs and scored 21 runs.

This year Molina is batting .327 with 68 hits, 15 home runs, 48 RBIs, 34 walks, .418 OBP and has scored 40 runs.

Saturday, June 1st, 2019: It was a good month for Sunnyvale Trailer Park Boys left fielder Christopher Pearson, May's Syndicate League Batter of the Month.

Pearson starred by hitting .292 with a .425 on-base percentage. He totaled 31 hits in 106 at-bats, 9 home runs, 36 RBIs and scored 26 runs.

Currently Pearson is batting .285 with 12 home runs and 56 RBIs.

HARTFORD'S HOLBROOK & KNOXVILLE'S CORLEONE WIN MAY 2019 PITCHERS OF THE MONTH AWARDS

Lumberkings' Ace Masterful With 7-0 0.78 ERA Last Month

Saturday, June 1st, 2019: Veteran Kelly Holbrook put together quite a successful stretch in May for the Hartford Whalers, earning himself the Union League Pitcher of the Month award.

Holbrook racked up a 5-0 record in 6 starts, posting a 2.38 ERA over 53 innings and striking out 27.

Holbrook has made 12 starts this season, posting 7 wins and 4 losses. Opposing clubs are batting .224 against him and he has 51 strikeouts in 91.1 innings with a 3.35 ERA.

Saturday, June 1st, 2019: Despite the number of years he's been in the league, Vinny Corleone still gets excited when he puts together a quality stretch like he had in May. The 29-year-old starter for Knoxville was named Syndicate League Pitcher of the Month earlier today.

He collected 7 wins and no losses with 54 strikeouts in his 7 starts, putting up a fine 0.78 ERA in 57.2 innings of work.

This season Corleone has gone 9-3 with an ERA of 1.47, posting 96 strikeouts in 104 innings.

CLIPPERS' MCCALISTER & SMOKIES' MCPHERSON NAMED MAY 2019 ROOKIES OF THE MONTH

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Saturday, June 1st, 2019: Youngster Colt McAlister emerged as the latest Union League Rookie of the Month today. The young man from Calgary deserved the honor, batting .315 with 8 home runs and 26 runs batted in. Is the month of May a harbinger of things to come or just a fluke? We'll find out someday, but for now, we'll just let McAlister enjoy the limelight.

So far this year McAlister has hit .310 with 16 home runs, 54 RBIs and 44 runs scored.

Saturday, June 1st, 2019: Grady McPherson earned May's Rookie of the Month honors in the Syndicate League for last month's performance. The boyish Asheville left fielder might be wet behind the ears, but he's proving that he has what it takes to play at this level.

McPherson hit .360 with 6 home runs, 19 RBIs and 18 runs scored this past month on his way to winning the award.

This year McPherson has hit 12 home runs and posted a .314 batting average.

GOONIES' PETERS BECOMES FIRST PLAYER TO RIDE THE BIKE IN SIMBL NEW FILE ERA

Astoria CF Accomplishes Feat By Seventh Inning In 10-1 Rout Of Division Rival Tacoma

Astoria Goonies CF Calvin Peters (above) became the first player in the SIMBL New File Era to hit for the cycle.  The speedy 26 year-old had the rare feat accomplished by the end of the seventh inning in a 10-1 rout of UL West divisional rival Tacoma on May 24, 2019.

Friday, May 24th, 2019: Calvin Peters hit for the cycle and paced Astoria to a 10-1 victory over the Tacoma Rain. The Goonies center fielder led the way with 5 hits in 6 at-bats with 1 run batted in and 2 runs.

Calvin Peters singled in the 1st, hit a solo-shot off Derrek Werner in the 2nd, tripled in the 4th, doubled in the 5th, singled in the 7th and struck out in the 9th.

So far this season, Peters has recorded a .286 batting average with 28 hits, 5 home runs, 10 RBIs, 20 runs scored and a .340 OBP.

CLIPS' MOLINA & TRAILER PARK BOYS' CAMPBELL NAMED 2019 SIM 8 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Talented Calgary Leftfielder Heating Up To Take Heat Off Of Teammate McAlister In High-Octane Clippers Offense

Monday, May 27th, 2019: At the age of 27, Carlos Molina might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Calgary left fielder put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .500 batting average. For his efforts Molina collected the Union League Player of the Week Award.

He racked up 14 hits in 28 at-bats, 4 home runs and 12 RBIs last week in 7 games.

Currently Molina is batting .332 with 14 home runs and 47 RBIs.

Monday, May 27th, 2019: There's nothing like being in the prime of your baseball career -- and playing like it. Just ask David Campbell, the Sunnyvale second baseman, who swung a sweet bat all week to not only aid his team, but also pick up the Syndicate League Player of the Week honors.

Campbell piled up 14 hits in 25 at-bats, no home runs and 5 RBIs while hitting .560.

This year Campbell is batting .308 with 4 home runs. He has scored 34 runs and driven in 23.

CHICAGO ENDS SUNNYVALE'S CARTER'S HIT STREAK AT A NEW FILE ERA RECORD TWENTY-SEVEN GAMES

Sunday, May 26th, 2019: The 27-game hitting streak of 36-year-old third baseman Scott Carter came to an end today at Sunnyvale Trailer Park. The Hitmen held him hitless in 2 at-bats and also sent the Sunnyvale Trailer Park Boys down to defeat 3-1.

ROOSTERS ACE MONTGOMERY KEEPS ROLLING; COOLS RED-HOT LUMBERKINGS

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019: Justin Montgomery of the Rochester Roosters blanked Knoxville 5-0 on a 3-hit complete-game shutout, striking out 12 batters and walking 1.

Montgomery has made 11 starts, tossed 83 innings, struck out 70 batters and walked 18. His record is 7-3 with a 2.49 ERA and he has limited other teams to a .202 batting average.

NEW FILE ERA INAUGURAL DRAFT REPORT CARD AFTER 2019 SIM 7

Jamey Takes A Look At The First-Round Draft Picks Production After The First Seven SIMS Of The New File Era

Drafted #4 overall was Boston 1B DeShaun Mack (above).  Despite huge superstar expectations and a $22,000,000 a season salary, "Diesel" has gotten off to a less than stellar start to his SIMBL career hitting .281 with 5 HR and 21 RBI after 2019 SIM 7.

San Diego C Taki Taketo (above) was the second overall player selected in the SIMBL New File Era Inaugural Draft.  He received a contact bump quickly and is hitting .272 with 9 HR and 30 RBI, both among tops in the SIMBL.  Yet on defense, though solidly rated and expected to be solid, Taketo leads all SIMBL catchers in errors.

By Jamey Carter
Rochester Roosters GM
SIMBL Contributor

SIMBL New File Era Inaugural Draft First-Round picks "How Ya 'Dooin?" after SIM 7 of first season:

(1) Calgary- 1B Colt McAlister: A- Almost living up to expectations
(2) San Diego- C Taki Taketo: B+ Leads all SIMBL catchers in errors
(3) Bristol- SP Oki Okada: B- Might be ready for "ace" status in 2020
(4) Boston- 1B DeShaun Mack: C+ Not a 2019 All-Star, although $22,000,000 a season says otherwise
(5) Los Angeles- SP Robert Swift: A- Excellent #2 that will be ready for ace when Brett Hawkins is gone
(6) Bend- SP Shane Hollingsworth: C+ His 1.84 WHIP screams "let me play in AAA!"
(7) Texas- SP Richard Dicks, Jr: C+ See note for the immediate previous pick
(8) Oregon- LF Mario Montalbano: A- Performing as expected, must continue for $104,000,000 left on contract
(9) Toronto- SS Michael Morgan: B+ Needs some improvement, thought he'd have softer hands
(10) Knoxville- SP Vinny Corleone: A Slow start in April but he's chasing SL Pitcher Of The Month for May
(11) New York- RF Zachery Dye: A- Still improving, showing signs of his five-tool status
(12) Dallas- 3B Chance Bailey: A+ MVP of SIMBL so far, if this keeps up Texans get three years for half price
(13) Rochester- RF Julian Winfield: A- Not being rushed to majors, still on pace as best of next generation
(14) Colchester- SS Michael Caldwell: A- One of the best teenagers in the SIMBL, handling the pressure
(15) Las Vegas- SP Alan Alexander Anderson: B+ Less first names might equal better double-A stats?
(16) Sacramento- 1B Toby Gibson: C+ Not pulling his weight, weakness vs LHP is worrisome
(17) Manhattan Beach- C Matthew Boggs: A Twice the catcher Taketo has been thus far in both lineup & behind the plate
(18) Asheville- LF Grady McPherson: A Super slugging so far & Gold Glove OF, All-Star starter baring any setback
(19) Sunnyvale- 1B Frank Hodges: D+ Flirting with The Mendoza Line, worse than Rob Deer of 80's lore
(20) Astoria- RF Dustin Powers: C+ Nickname should be changed to "Quiet Tropical Depression"
(21) Tacoma- SP Alberto Tovar: A Excellent start for new team (traded to San Diego), should be a 2019 SL All-Star
(22) Chicago- SP Jake Jackson: C+ See note for pick #7
(23) Augusta- SP Alex Lynch: A- Doing well for age, should improve to ace type starting in 1-12 months
(24) Hartford- SP Anibal Vargo, Jr: B Needs to improve, ratings so far are better than stats

ROADRUNNERS' PEREZ & TRAILER PARK BOYS' CARTER EARN 2019 SIM 7 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK AWARDS

Texas Second Baseman Wins His Second Weekly Award Of Season

Monday, May 20th, 2019: There's nothing like being in the prime of your baseball career -- and playing like it. Just ask Felix Perez, the Texas second baseman, who swung a sweet bat all week to not only aid his team, but also pick up the Union League Player of the Week honors.

Perez piled up 11 hits in 25 at-bats, 1 home run and 4 RBIs while hitting .440.

In his stats this season, Perez has posted a batting average of .335 with 58 hits in 173 at-bats, 9 home runs and 37 RBIs. He has also scored 32 runs, walked 19 times and compiled a .402 OBP.

Monday, May 20th, 2019: His critics are starting to suggest that Sunnyvale's Scott Carter doesn't have much left, but the 36-year-old Carter prefers not to think that way. He cooked up a remarkable week in the last seven days, topping it off with the Player of the Week Award in the Syndicate League.

The veteran third baseman for the Trailer Park Boys rolled to a .520 average (13-25) with no home runs and 5 RBIs.

This season Carter has hit 2 home runs and posted a .338 batting average.

SUNNYVALE'S CARTER EXTENDS HITTING STREAK TO SEASON-HIGH 25 GAMES

Sunday, May 19th, 2019: Scott Carter of the Sunnyvale Trailer Park Boys just keeps going and going. The hot-hitting third baseman went 1-for-2 in his team's 8-0 victory over the Augusta Spartans at Sunnyvale Trailer Park and extended his hitting streak to 25 games.

"He is definitely on a roll right now" said a Spartans pitcher. "I thought I made some good pitches against him, but he's a good hitter and hit 'em anyway."

When asked about his performance, Carter said, "I don't care if I go hitless as long as we get the win."
Scott Carter struck out in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, grounded out in the 5th and was hit by a pitch in the 7th.

Presently Carter is hitting .338 with 2 home runs and 20 RBIs. He has played in 41 games and scored 26 times.

LANCE'S LISTS: EARLY 2019 .300 HITTERS

Pickings Are Unexpectedly Slim For .300 Hitters Early On In 2019 Season

Of the current 28 SIMBL players who are hitting .300 or above, Calgary and Sunnyvale have three players each.  The Clippers include 19 year-old sensation Matthew Brown (above) who is currently hitting .318 and leading the SIMBL in stolen bases.  Calgary GM Christian DeMarco nabbed Brown in the sixth round of the recent New File Era Inaugural Draft.

By Lance Stanley
SIMBL Contributor

Hi again youngsters...Lance Stanley Reporting.

Surprisingly this early season pitching has been dominating.  With all of those high draft-pick prices and dreams in the recent New File Era Inaugural Draft, only a handful of players are hitting .300 or above.  Is the new SIMBL become a pitcher's paradise?

The only players hitting .300 or above with at least 120 AB as of the 5/13/2019 league date:

.403 Paul Proctor Manhattan Beach
.377 Trent Forrester Knoxville
.369 Ken Blaylock Astoria
.369 Roman Sosa Bend
.359 Devin Corbin San Diego
.358 Jon Snyder Knoxville
.356 Bruno Perillo Calgary
.346 Armando Sanchez Oregon
.345 Robinson O'Neil Sunnyvale
.342 Mario Montalbano Oregon
.333 Matthew Boggs Manhattan Beach
.329 Felix Perez Texas
.329 Colt McAlister Calgary
.329 Larry Seymour Rochester
.320 Chance Bailey Dallas
.319 James Mitchell Boston
.318 Matthew Brown Calgary
.317 Travis Wright Bristol
.313 Robbie Shaw Sunnyvale
.311 Sean Turner Boston
.309 Randall Lewis Texas
.308 Denny Heller Astoria
.305 Scott Carter Sunnyvale
.304 Ricky Thompson Toronto
.304 Allen Larkin San Diego
.303 Felix Escobar Oregon
.301 Miguel Espinosa Tacoma
.300 Ray Long Bristol

LANCE'S ODDS & BITS: 2019 SIM 6

Miscellaneous Statistics & Facts From The SIMBL's 'Old Man'

Bend SP Antonio "El Presidente" Santana (above) was reportedly miffed when he fell down to the third round of the recent New File Era Inaugural Draft before he was nabbed with the 56th pick by Bandits GM Ted Williams.  Santana is taking his vengeance out on SIMBL batters in his last five starts going 5-0 with a blistering 1.07 ERA.

By Lance Stanley
SIMBL Contributor

Hi again youngsters...Lance Stanley Reporting.

BRETT HAWKINS LAST FOUR GAMES:

The Meat Puppets' 36 year-old Brett Hawkins has been magnificent allowing only three earned runs in his last four starts a span of 37.2 IP.  He became the first pitcher in SIMBL history to throw an eleven-inning complete game win on April 23, 2019 when he did so in a 3-2 win over Oregon.

Sunnyvale is 17-3 in their last 20 games and also since announcing league-wide GM Tim Melican was on the hotseat!!!!

Every team that was in first-place in the previous SIM got bumped out of the leader spot in their division except Calgary in the UL Central, who went 3-4 last SIM and are barely holding on to a one-game lead over surprising Texas.

Knoxville, 9-1 their last ten games, went from two down to two up on Augusta last SIM.  The Lumberkings of GM Andy Hutchinson are the only team to be in the top five in runs scored a game and least runs allowed a game.  Lookout, this may be a very solid playoff team to come.  Stud ace Vinny 'The Viper' Corleone is hitting his stride as expected as the best SP in the SIMBL.

Las Vegas was shutout twice in three days by Knoxville's Vinny Corleone and Koto Takahashi.

Oregon's Kent Buck went .429 with 4 HR and 11 RBI last week.  The Pioneers went 6-1, including taking two of three vs. Calgary, to go up on Astoria 2.5 games in the UL West.

Bend stud Antonio "El Presidente" Santana is 5-0 with a blistering 1.07 ERA in his last five starts in 42.0 IP.

Rochester leadoff man Antonio Monteleone is hitting just .135 in his last 37 AB and 8 games.

Calgary stud 1B Colt McAlister has the best month going so far in the UL: .386 with 4 HR and 12 RBI since May 1, 2019.

Astoria 3B Chris Nichols is hitting just .122 in his last 41 AB and 15 games.  Las Vegas CF Gil Gahill is just as cold hitting .133 in his last 45 AB and 16 games.

Hottest current hitter in the SIMBL is Sacramento LF Mike Gross who is hitting .571 (12 for 21) in his last five games.

Sunnyvale LF Leon Rush is having the best week going in the SL hitting .381 with 4 HR and 11 RBI in his last six games.

PIONEERS' MONTALBANO & 'PUPPETS' MEANDER WIN 2019 SIM 6 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK AWARDS

Changes For First-Place In All Divisions Except UL Central In 2019 SIM 6

Monday, May 13th, 2019: There's nothing like being in the prime of your baseball career -- and playing like it. Just ask Sebastian Meander, the Los Angeles center fielder, who swung a sweet bat all week to not only aid his team, but also pick up the Syndicate League Player of the Week honors.

Meander piled up 11 hits in 28 at-bats, 4 home runs and 12 RBIs while hitting .393.

Presently Meander is batting .272 with 34 hits and 8 home runs. He has knocked in 18 runs and scored 18 times.

Monday, May 13th, 2019: At the age of 27, Mario Montalbano might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Oregon left fielder put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .462 batting average. For his efforts Montalbano collected the Union League Player of the Week Award.

He racked up 12 hits in 26 at-bats, 3 home runs and 5 RBIs last week in 6 games.

This year Montalbano is hitting .342 with 11 home runs and 26 RBIs in 39 games played. He also boasts an OBP of .399 with 14 walks and 30 runs scored.

SMOKIES' STRUGGLING CULBERTSON THROWS FIVE-HIT SHUTOUT PAST GIANTS

Things Getting Better For Asheville SP; 1-5 With 9.00 ERA In Seven Starts This Season

Friday, May 10th, 2019: Bryan Culbertson kept the Giants from doing any damage to the Smokies today at Hooters Ballpark Of Sacramento. Sacramento's 5 hits and 3 walks came to naught as Asheville took the contest 4-0. Culbertson added 3 strikeouts in his complete-game effort.

Culbertson has made 7 starts, tossed 37 innings, struck out 12 batters and walked 23. His record is 1-5 with a 9.00 ERA and he has limited other teams to a .373 batting average.

OWLS' RELATIVE UNKNOWN HUDSON BECOMES FIRST PLAYER IN NEW FILE ERA TO GET SIX HITS IN GAME

25 Year-Old Goes Six-For-Six In 18-2 Rout Of Rush

Thursday, May 9th, 2019: It was a good day all around. Bristol whipped Toronto 18-2 and Tony Hudson displayed a hot bat, enjoying an outstanding 6-hit day at The Park At Chippens Hill.

"Some days, lady luck is on your side," he modestly told BNN reporters after the game. His manager told the beat writers otherwise, "His hitting wasn't luck today. It's his solid approach to hitting. Tony is focused, patient and he hits to all fields. The more solid at-bats you put together, the more success you're going to have."

The 25-year-old first baseman for the Owls collected 6 hits in 6 at-bats to get his name in the record book.

Tony Hudson singled in the 1st, hit an RBI single in the 2nd, hit an RBI single in the 3rd, singled in the 4th, hit an RBI single in the 5th and hit a two-run single in the 7th.

So far this season Hudson is batting .315 with 2 home runs.

PUPPETS' OLD MAN HAWKINS KEEPS UP MAGIC; HURLS TWO-HITTER VS. DIVISION RIVAL SEALS

Los Angeles' 36 Year-Old Righthander Hottest SP In SIMBL; Has Allowed Three Earned Runs In Last 37.2 IP

Wednesday, May 8th, 2019: Brett Hawkins really wowed everybody at the ballpark with his 6-0 shutout victory over Manhattan Beach today. The Los Angeles pitcher mystified the Seals in a strong performance. He gave up 2 hits and totaled 2 walks and no strikeouts.

His manager said, "Brett had them chasing a lot of pitches and talking to themselves. It was something special to watch."

Thus far this season, Hawkins has worked 69.2 innings with 42 strikeouts en route to a 6-1 record and a 1.55 ERA.

BRETT HAWKINS LAST FOUR GAMES:

KNOXVILLE TAKES OVER SL CENTRAL WITH TAKAHASHI SHUTOUT VS. LAS VEGAS

Lumberkings Go From Two Down To Two Up On Augusta With 9-1 Run Last Ten Games

Wednesday, May 8th, 2019: It was a quiet day for the Las Vegas Hustlers at Guinness Park today. It was Koto Takahashi, the Knoxville starting pitcher, who made all the noise. He shut them out 7-0, allowing 5 hits while walking 1 and fanning 5.

In 8 starts this season Takahashi has registered a 4-3 record and a 5.40 ERA.

SAN DIEGO ACE TOVAR THREE-HITS DIVISION RIVAL SACRAMENTO

Monday, May 6th, 2019: According to Alberto Tovar of the San Diego Warewolves, "There are three important elements in pitching success: location, location, and location." He told his pitching philosophy to sportswriters in the postgame interview after his 5-0 victory over Sacramento.

He blanked them on a 3-hitter, allowed 3 walks and had 11 strikeouts. "I really felt comfortable the whole game," Tovar said.

His manager echoed his comments, saying, "He hit his spots time and time again."

To date this season, Tovar has a record of 5 wins and 3 losses and a 2.42 ERA. He has appeared in 8 games and struck out 63 in 63.1 innings.

LUMBERKINGS' 'VINNY THE VIPER' HURLS FOUR-HIT SHUTOUT VS. HUSTLERS

Monday, May 6th, 2019: It was a dazzling performance by Vinny Corleone of the Knoxville Lumberkings. He shut out the Las Vegas Hustlers 5-0 on a well-pitched 4-hitter, ringing up 6 strikeouts and issuing no walks.

On the season Corleone has a 4-3 record with a 1.72 ERA.

CLIPS' MORGAN KEEPS ROLLING; SHUTS DOWN TEXANS

Calgary #2 Man Leading SIMBL In Wins; 7-0 With 1.89 ERA

Wednesday, May 8th, 2019: Joey Morgan of the Calgary Clippers spun his magic on the Dallas Texans today. He blanked them 12-0 on 6 hits, registering 4 strikeouts and 2 walks.

"The bottom line was I just kept the ball down," Morgan said. "My breaking stuff was down. Everything was down."

Talking to reporters in the postgame interview, the Calgary skipper said, "We got solid pitching, good defense and we took great team at-bats in a lot of different situations. This was just a solid performance by everyone."

To date this season Morgan sports a 7-0 mark with a 1.89 ERA in 8 starting assignments. He has held the opposition to a .222 batting average and has 51 strikeouts in 66.2 innings.