8/08/10: WEEK 17 RECAP

   The Shockers have reeled off 10 straight victories to put them percentage points above the Royals for second place in the playoff race. The Shockers knocked off the Slammers 16-7 at Carleton Davidson Stadium on Sunday, August 8. The Shockers have not lost a game since losing to the Sox on June 17.
   The Redlegs have won 6 of their last 7 games, knocking off the Thunder 21-9 at Preble Shawnee. The win moves the Camden club into 4th place in the playoff standings.
   The Astros and Dragons played a tightly contested game as the Astros rebounded from Tuesday night's loss with a 9-7 win. The Royals doubled up the 'Stros in the second game of a split DH at Lebanon, winning 22-12. Astros coach Dustin Vincent connected on his first MVABL home run, and the Royals' Jason Holmberg also went deep.
   The Rangers swept the Sox in a DH at Rotary. Shawn Schmitt tossed a 5-hit shutout in a 3-0 game one win. Joe Staten picked up his first win since 2002 with 5 innings of 2-run ball in a 10-5 win in game two. Jake Kingsolver hit a 3-run homerun for the Rangers, and Phil Kosier connected on a longball as well for the Sox. This was the first time since August 1, 2006 that the Sox were last shutout (Woodpeckers won 8-0).
   The Indians put up 30 runs against the Cardinals in a DH sweep at Northwestern. Indians catcher Steve Jackson drove in 10 runs on the day.