Abes vs Babes 16: Mötley Crüz

Different week, different rules, same result. The Abes, who have now lost 7 in a row, can take solace in the fact that the 2000 Yankees, 2005 White Sox, and 2006 Cardinals - all World Series Champions - also endured 7 game losing streaks. But a 7 game losing streak embedded in a 162 game season is a lot more tolerable than in a 25 game season.

In anycase, this week's Babes victory was due - literally - to an unlikely and diverse pair of Cruzes. Just-called-up-from-minors outfielder Nelson Cruz slugged 1.286 with 2HR and 5RBI to earn Player of the Week, while little-used middle reliever Juan Cruz picked up a win on only 2.1 IP. Without these two, the Abes actually would have won the week.

Unnormalized: The Abes The Babes Avg 0.262 0.235 Runs 17 17 HRs 5 6 RBIs 23 27 SBs 1 3 ERA 5.40 3.42 Wins 2 5 Saves 0 0 Ks 12 34 Total 1 6

Normalized by AB/IP: The Abes The Babes Avg 0.262 0.235 Runs 15 17 HRs 4 6 RBIs 20 37 SBs 1 3 ERA 5.40 3.42 Wins 6 5 Saves 0 0 Ks 34 34 Total 2 5

The Babes lead the Abes 12-2-2