Pirates Wiffleball Lamb League East _W_ _L_ _PCT_ GB Pirates _4 _6 _.600 --- Red Sox _4 _7 _.364 0.5 Yankees _2 _9 _.181 2.5 West _W_ _L _PCT_ GB Nationals _7 _3 _.700 --- Angels _6 _4 _.600 1.0 Padres _3 _9  _.250 5.0 Hess League East W L PCT GB Indians 7 3 .700 --- Dodgers 6 3 .667 0.5 Braves 6 4 .600 1.0 West W L PCT GB Rays 8 2 .800 --- Athletics 7 3 .700 1.0 Blue Jays 2 9 .182 6.5      Pirates Fun Facts: James Resue became the second pitcher in 2008 to win 5 games, and not win Cy Young. This is the first time in HFWB history two or more pitches have won 5 games and not won Cy Young. The Pirates are the second winningest franchise in HFWB history (20-12, .625%), tied with the Rays (20-12). Jesse Reksc is the only pitcher to throw a no hitter in the playoffs. Pirates Wiffleball: Team News:    James Resue broke off with his fellow Yankee members to form a new, powerful Pirates squad. With Nick Sutter, Jesse Reksc and Nate Joseph these Pirates are serious contenders for the championship in 2008. Pirates News The Wiffleball 411 & League Fee's Lamb West Preview 2008 Hess East Preview 2008 The Wiffleball 411 & Ben Lamb Box Scores  Pirates 2008 Schedule Boxscores 5/25 L 0-8 @ Angels 6/24 W 15-3 vs Athletics 8/12 L 3-6 vs Nationals 5/28 W 34-22 vs Padres 7/2 W 6-0 vs Colt .45's TBA 6/2 L 4-11 @ Nationals 7/10 W 15-9 @ Blue Jays TBA 6/4 W 24-5 @ Colt .45's 7/17 W 14-13 vs Cardinals TBA 6/5 W 18-4 vs Nationals 7/22 W 9-6 vs Blue Jays TBA 6/11 L 0-22 @ Braves 7/24 W 23-7 @ Blue Jays TBA 6/16 W 28-12 vs Reds 8/1 W 9-5 vs Nationals TBA 6/18 L 6-18 vs Angels 8/4 L 7-8 @ Nationals TBA Team Roster Pirates Starting Lineup Resue (C) Reksc Longo Z Ciarmiello Skibinski Sutter 2008 Team Leaders Batting Pitching AVG: Ciarmiello (.625) Wins: Resue (5) Hits: Skibinski (26) ERA: Skibinski (5.63) HR: Ciarmiello (7) SO: Reksc (46) RBI: 2 tied w/ (33) IP: Resue (30.1)  BB: Reksc (46) HR: Reksc (2) Franchise History Regular season: 20-13 Championship Titles: 0 Playoffs: 8-7 Year founded: 2006 Division Titles: 2 (2007, 2008) Team Captain/Owner: James Resue Scouting Report The Good: As expected, the Pirates led the league in runs scored. That type of offense propelled them to their second straight Lamb Division title. After losing Nick Sutter to free agency, the Pirates snagged former Cardinal Zac Longo. Zac will fit right into this powerful lineup. These guys also have a very solid defense. Longo brings some speed to the outfield that will fit nicely next to gold glove winner Ryan Skibinski. Oh and you can't forget their big clean up hitter Dan Ciarmiello. Dan led the league in batting average and crushed six long balls in only seven games played. The Bad: The Pirates only achilles heel was their pitching. Despite James Resue having a career year on the mound, he could be wild at times. The Pirates pitching staff led the league in walks allowed with 189. With an average of 17.2 walks allowed in 11 games played, it puts that much more pressure on their offense. These guys have the potential to be lights out pitchers, as we saw with Reksc and his no hitter. A little control, and they would have the best rotation in the league hands down. '09 Outlook: After reaching the finals in 2007, the Pirates fell 1 game short of making it there again in 2008. Their offense couldn't capitalize on their team's good pitching, as they lost a couple of close games. Yet, just like last year, these guys are favorites to eventually take the title in 2009. They boast the best offense in the league, especially after adding Zac Longo. If their pitching can come around and limit the walks, the title is all but theirs. No hit stuff July 24th, 2008 Jesse Reksc threw a no hitter vs. the Blue Jays in game 2 of the LDS. Jesse would also go on to strike out 16 batters, as the Pirates swept the Jays away in the first round. New leadoff hitter? The Pirates acquired speedster Zac Longo from the Cardinals. Zac can hit for both power and average. His ability to also be a spot starter will help out this ball club down the stretch. This could be one of the best off season acquisitions this league has ever seen.