In week two, the Flying Squirrels put together a solid overall effort to beat division rival New Jersey 10-2. The Squirrels had a balanced attack, winning both five hitting and five pitching categories, narrowly winning the wins category, but dominating in almost every other category won. The two categories lost this week were saves and SB's. With Brad Lidge and Brian Fuentes both on the DL, the Squirrels expected to lose the saves category and anytime you go against Juan Pierre, there is a reasonable chance you may lose the SB category.
The week was highlighted by the outstanding play of Derek Jeter who hit was 11-22 for the week with seven RBI and three HR. Jeter, was the counterbalance to Mark Teixeira who continued his annual slow start with a .100 average and really nothing else to show besides five free passes. On the mound, Andy Pettitte had an outstanding week posting two wins and a miniscule 1.29 ERA with ten k's.
This week holds some interesting items of note for the Squirrels, as several players on the DL may be coming back to the team. These include Brian Fuentes, Hong-Chih Kuo and possibly Daisuke Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka and Kuo have both been excellent in their minor league rehab assignments and Fuentes has thrown some bullpen sessions and says he is ready to go when he comes off the DL Wednesday.
Flying High
Derek Jeter- .500, 3HR, 7RBI, 5R
-Jeter was unstoppable this week, posting good numbers in four categories.
Andy Pettitte- 14 IP, 2W, 10K, 1.29ERA, 1.07WHIP
-Pettitte was twirling this week and posted half the Squirrels' Wins.
Squirrel Turds
Mark Teixeira- .100, 1HR, 3RBI, 1R, 5BB
-Saved himself with the five walks, but he isn't a 5yr player to chip in in one category.
Kenshin Kawakami- 5 IP, 0W, 2K, 7.20ERA, 2.00WHIP
-An uninspired 5 innings with 4ER, 2BB and 2K. Thanks, Kenshin.
The Squirrels will have their hands full this week as the Olivet Killer Eagles come calling. The Great Lakes Division leaders, Olivet has a strong offense and good pitching. The Squirrels will boast a stronger starting rotation, but will once again forfeit the saves category. This week will come down to whose offense takes the most categories. It is hard to believe that Chris Young and Jeff Francouer can keep up their torrid early season paces, which leads me to believe the Squirrels may come up short this week. Look for the SB and BB categories to swing this close match-up one way or the other. Prediction: Olivet 6-5-1
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