Jim O'Rourke (1850)
Joe Brown (1918)
Joe Astroth (1922)
Cloyd Boyer (1927)
Rico Carty (1939)
Craig Skok (1947)
Garry Maddox (1949)
Rob Wilfong (1953)
David West (1964)
Craig Skok was drafted by Minnesota in 1967, but did not sign.
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Where They Stand
Short seasons are done, the others will conclude over the three-day weekend. Elizabethton is in the playoffs, Beloit will be.
Appalachian League Playoffs: Day Two
A big fourth inning sank the E-Twins, forcing a deciding game three tonight.
Minor Details: Games of 8/30
The Red Wings are eliminated from the playoffs. The Daniels lead the way in Fort Myers. A big night for Eddie Rosario.
Happy Birthday–August 31
Dad Clarkson (1866)
Duke Farrell (1866)
Red Ehret (1868)
Monte Cross (1869)
Eddie Plank (1875)
Sarge Connally (1898)
Ray Berres (1907)
Ray Dandridge (1913)
Danny Litwhiler (1916)
Frank Robinson (1935)
Boots Day (1947)
Claudell Washington (1954)
Tom Candiotti (1957)
Von Hayes (1958)
Mike Hartley (1961)
Hideo Nomo (1968)
Pat Howell (1968)
Tim Raines (1979)
Ramon Santiago (1979)
Armando Gabino (1983)
We would also like to wish a happy birthday to brianS’ son.
2012 Game 131: Mariners at Twins
I didn't see a game log up, so here you go. Somebody is pitching for the Mariners, and somebody is pitching for the Twins. Probably a different somebody. GO TWINS!
Appalachian League Playoffs: Day One
Jose Berrios and Adam Walker lead the E-Twins to victory. Johnson City takes a 1-0 lead over Burlington.
Minor Details: Games of 8/29
Logan Darnell and Deibinson Romero keep the Rock Cats playoff hopes alive. Levi Michael was Threevi Michael. The Elizabethton playoff game will be covered separately.
Happy Birthday–August 30
Cal McVey (1850)
Pol Perritt (1891)
Bing Miller (1894)
Kiki Cuyler (1896)
Johnny Lindell (1916)
Ted Williams (1918)
Gordon Goldsberry (1927)
Frank Funk (1935)
Tug McGraw (1944)
Roger Erickson (1956)
Randy O'Neal (1960)
Cliff Lee (1968)
Luis Rivas (1979)
Randy O'Neal was drafted by Minnesota in 1979, but did not sign.
Minor Details: Games of 8/28
A big game for Nishioka. Josmil Pinto stays hot. Elizabethton opens its playoff series in Danville tonight.