Playoffs Week 1: Thursday's report

Welcome to FBLG, Christian Yelich.

STUDS: Tim Lincecum (PYB) got the win and struck out 8 in 8 shutout innings. Hyun-jin Ryu (LGM) struck out 7 and allowed an unearned run in a 7-inning win. A.J. Ellis (SSS) hit a 3-run homer, singled and scored 2 runs. Christian Yelich (PYB) hit a 2-run homer, singled twice and scored 2 runs.

DUDS: Jeff Samardzija (Gonzo) struck out 3 and allowed 9 runs in a 3.1-inning loss. Andre Ethier (SSS) went 0 for 4 with a run and an error (seriously, look for a replay of the error — it's worth it). Allen Craig (AL) went 0 for 4 with 3 whiffs.

TRANSACTION: Going Going Gonzo places SP Tyler Chatwood on the DL and acquires Alex Wood to replace him in the rotation.

Head-to-head scores

Arbitration Losers 107, Testosteraun Braun 66
Lawyers, Guns & Money 86, Pitch You Blockhead 80
Misfits 83, Going Going Gonzo 41
Manwaring a Muumuu 101, Rookies 59
Consolation round bound: Silver State Sagebrushers (91), Fresh Fish (52)