Mark Contreras hits a big home run. So does Andrew Bechtold. A very bad day for Sawyer Gipson-Long. Christian Encarnacion-Strand just keeps hitting.
Monthly Archives: September 2021
September 8, 2021: Draft Draft
Well, I scheduled the B-League draft for 8:30 (which I emailed to spooky... *ahem*), but apparently the other league is now scheduled for 8pm. I'm going to bump the B-League back to 9:45pm. Sorry for any confusion, gang.
Happy Birthday–September 8
Val Picinich (1896)
Buck Leonard (1907)
Jim Bagby (1916)
Steve Hargan (1942)
Ken Forsch (1946)
Don Aase (1954)
Mike Dyer (1966)
Gil Meche (1978)
Nick Hundley (1983)
Rob Delaney (1984)
Logan Schafer (1986)
Garrit Cole (1990)
First baseman Buck Leonard was a star in the Negro Leagues. He was a teammate of Josh Gibson on the Homestead Grays, and was considered the Lou Gehrig to Gibson's Babe Ruth.
We would also like to wish a happy birthday to Rhubarb_Runner’s father.
Day Wave – Drag
September 7, 2021: MKW
I don't get too broken up about deaths in the news, but this one stings. Such great work on, and more importantly off the screen.
Happy Birthday–September 7
Dave Foutz (1856)
Hooks Wiltse (1879)
Curt Davis (1903)
Tommy Matchick (1943)
Willie Crawford (1946)
Joe Rudi (1946)
Darren Bragg (1969)
Jason Isringhausen (1972)
Mark Prior (1980)
Wade Davis (1985)
Dusten Knight (1990)
Devin Smeltzer (1995)
X – Blue Spark
One day late, but here's X for all your Labor Day telethon needs!
1982
Game *seligshrug.jpg* Twins at Cleveland in progress
East coast time plus holiday early start
But the Twins have a lead
Minor Details: Games of September 4-5
Charlie Barnes pitches well. So does Jordan Balazovic. Denny Bentley is quietly having an outstanding season. Christian Encarnacion-Strand just keeps hitting and hitting.
September 6, 2021: Proletarians Of All Countries, Unite!
Happy Labor Day, Citizens!