McEvoy Blanks Windy City Thursday, October 13th, 1988: Russ McEvoy of the Washington Bats fashioned a fine 2-0 victory over the Windy City Playboys. He held them to 1 hit with 1 walk and 9 strikeouts in a strong outing.
In 30 starts this season, McEvoy has picked up 21 wins while suffering 4 losses. He has pitched 212.1 innings, allowed 168 hits, struck out 179 and posted a 2.63 ERA.
Playboys Opio Injured Thursday, October 13th, 1988: The Playboys received bad news this morning. Ángelo Opio will miss 4 weeks due to a sprained thumb. In the Windy City-Washington game he sustained the injury while making a defensive play. "I'm disappointed more than anything," he told reporters later in the day. "You can't help your team on the bench," Opio sighed. "I'll do the rehab work and hope for a quick recovery."
In 159 games this season Opio is batting .265 with 154 hits and 16 home runs. He has scored 92 runs and driven in 79.
Star 2B Signs Pact with Clowns Sunday, October 9th, 1988: Media analysts hailed Indianapolis's signing of Quintin Bargenquast, one of Brewers League Baseball's brightest stars, as a pivotal move.
While the deal is certain to raise a few eyebrows, Bargenquast is expected to earn every bit of the $980,000 promised him over 1 year.
This year Bargenquast is batting .242 with 99 hits and 3 home runs. He has scored 49 times and has batted in 34 runs.
