Monday, June 1st, 1987: Escarcaga Falls Victim to Sickness Doctors for the California Kodiaks have told the press that Oswaldo Escarcaga could be out of commission for about 3 days. The 31-year-old starting pitcher is ailing with a viral infection.
In 1987 thus far, Escarcaga has tossed 64.2 innings in 10 starts, fanned 33 batters, walked 34 and put up a 3.06 ERA with 4 wins and 5 losses.
Monday, June 1st, 1987: IL Selects Rookie Star of the Month A veritable toddler to the Import League, Iván Arellano just sewed up the Rookie of the Month trophy for May.
Over the past month the 25-year-old center fielder for Davenport hit .269 with 21 hits, 3 home runs and 11 RBI. He also logged 13 walks and compiled a .374 on-base percentage.
Arellano is hitting .295 in 1987 with 24 RBIs and 7 home runs.
Monday, June 1st, 1987: Domestic League Names Rookie of Month Curt Dodson is still a bit shy, but then, who could blame the newest Domestic League Rookie of the Month honoree? He hasn't been around the league long enough to fully know the ropes yet, despite the fact that he's putting up veteran-like numbers.
In May the Mississippi hitter tagged opposing pitching for a .313 average with 35 hits, 2 home runs and 20 RBIs.
Thus far this year Dodson is batting .333 with 4 home runs, 33 RBIs and 19 runs scored.
