Church, Duffy

Church Goes Yard

RYAN CHURCH, congratulated here by Moises Alou, belted his ninth home run of the season on nationwide TV Sunday as the Mets punched the Yankees 11-2 at Yankee Stadium. Ryan has amassed 32 RBI now after 41 games. He is on course over a 162-game season for 36 homers and 128 RBI. Wow.

And on defense--

In Saturday’s game he triggered a relay play at the plate that erased Johnny Damon. Manager Willie Randolph commented afterward “Church is as fundamentally sound as any outfielder I've seen in a while.”

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Duffy to Start First A-ball Game

This from DANNY DUFFY’s dad, Dan:

“Danny called and confirmed that he has been told that he is starting on Monday vs. Kane County Cougars. I will be flying out Sunday morning to attend Monday night’s game in person and will hopefully return with some pictures.”

And this from the Burlington Bees' website:

The Bees will welcome the Kane County Cougars to Burlington for five games in four days. Monday night, Danny Duffy will make his debut for the Bees as he is the scheduled starter. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30. The game can be heard on 1490 KBUR and online at www.GoBees.com.