Playoffs Week 4: Saturday's report

Brandon Phillips looks for the nearest sportswriter to criticize.

STUDS: Brandon Phillips (Fish) was a single short of the cycle, drove in 2 and scored 3 runs. Jonathan Lucroy (AL) doubled, singled twice, drove in 4 and scored. Eric Young Jr. (TB) had 3 singles, 2 runs, 2 RBIs and a steal. Daniel Murphy (TB) doubled, singled twice, scored 2 runs and drove in 2. A.J. Burnett (Muumuu) had an RBI single, struck out 6 and allowed 1 run in a 7-inning win.

DUDS: Dan Haren (LGM) allowed 7 runs and struck out 3 in a 2.2-inning loss. Jim Henderson (Misfits) took the loss, allowed 2 runs and struck out 1 in 1 inning. Anthony Rizzo (LGM) went 0 for 4 with an error. Lance Lynn (LGM) allowed 7 runs and struck out 4 in a 4-inning loss. Darin Ruf (Muumuu) went 0 for 2 with an error.

NOTE: The Dodgers have acquired 1B/3B Michael Young from the Phillies.

Semifinal scores

Arbitration Losers 171, Misfits 144 (AL leads by 16 after first week)
Pitch You Blockhead 138, Manwaring a Muumuu 121 (Muumuu leads by 64 after first week)

Consolation scores

Fresh Fish 180, Rookies 108
Lawyers, Guns & Money 135, Silver State Sagebrushers 86
Testosteraun Braun 152, Going Going Gonzo 136