Playoffs Week 2: Wednesday's report

The Marlon on the left has 5 more homers than the
Marlin on the right.

STUDS: Angels pitching has been good to Alfonso Soriano (Rookies) One day after posting 14 points, Soriano erupted for 16 points by mashing a grand slam, a solo homer and a 2-run double. He also walked and scored. Francisco Liriano (Misfits) rebounded from a disastrous outing by throwing a complete game, getting the win and striking out 6 while allowing 1 run. Bronson Arroyo (Rookies) got the win and struck out 7 in 7 shutout innings. Marlon Byrd (Misfits) hit a 3-run homer, doubled and singled. Gerardo Parra (AL) had an RBI triple, a double and 2 runs. Todd Frazier (Fish) had a solo homer, an RBI double and 2 runs. Domonic Brown (Muumuu) hit a 2-run homer, doubled and singled.

DUDS: Tim Lincecum (PYB) was bad Lincecum in this outing, allowing 6 runs and striking out 3 in a 6-inning loss. Ryan Ludwick (Fish) might be showing signs of rust. He went 0 for 4 with 3 Ks.

Head-to-head scores

Arbitration Losers 87, Testosteraun Braun 57 (AL leads by 60 entering the week)
Lawyers, Guns & Money 73, Pitch You Blockhead 65 (LGM leads by 39 entering the week)
Misfits 80, Going Going Gonzo 65
Rookies 116, Manwaring a Muumuu 95*
Consolation round bound: Silver State Sagebrushers (71), Fresh Fish (74)
*Clinched a spot in semifinals