Jason Kanzler leads Fort Myers to victory, as they overcome a disastrous inning to take a 1-0 series lead. Elizabethton is eliminated as Nick Gordon misses the game with a broken finger. Cedar Rapids opens its playoff series tonight.
Happy Birthday–September 3
Bill Armour (1869)
Mike Kahoe (1873)
Art Fromme (1883)
Ed Konetchy (1885)
Eddie Stanky (1915)
Morrie Martin (1922)
Steve Boros (1936)
Alan Bannister (1951)
Rene Gonzales (1960)
Dave Clark (1962)
Eric Plunk (1963)
Ced Landrum (1963)
Luis Gonzalez (1967)
Chad Fox (1970)
Matt Capps (1983)
Bill Armour managed Cleveland from 1902-1904 and Detroit from 1905-1906. He also managed in the minor leagues for several years.
Game Recap #138: Duplicates 3, Pale Hose 6
Bait and switch.
September 3, 2014: MOA
We'll see if today's fun is better than the late loss last night.
Cymbals Eat Guitars – Place Names
This guy I know says their new album is okay.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upFouLlDJHg
2014: Game 138 – Black Sox vs. Twins
Play ball!
(yeah, we'll try Misty again until the Twins lose)
Minor Details: Games of September 1
A big inning isn't enough for Elizabethton. Aaron Hicks and Kris Johnson lead Rochester to victory. A big day for Jorge Polanco.
September 2, 2014: State Fair & Labor Day…
...have Come and Gone. Does that mean the summer's over for you? What else is coming faster than you'd expected?
Game Recap #137: Mauers 6, Showalters 4
Happy Birthday–September 2
Al Spalding (1850)
Joe Heving (1900)
Monte Pearson (1908)
Marv Throneberry (1933)
Don Williams (1935)
Jerry Crider (1941)
Danny Goodwin (1953)
Rick Manning (1954)
Rex Hudler (1960)
Jeff Russell (1961)
Terry Jorgensen (1966)
Rich Aurilia (1971)
We would also like to wish a happy birthday to bjhess.