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PilotMan · 06-20-2017, 10:07 AM

September Recap

This month was a hard one. We stayed in the hunt, but we didn't separate ourselves and time is running out. The team was only 14-13, bringing our record to 86-70. We are 1 game behind the Reds, and 1 game ahead of the Padres. Losing Dwight Evans, just when every one was starting to come together didn't help us and the pitching came back to earth too.

Our offense is sad. Team batting average is now 10^th in the NL at .246 and hits are there too. We are 2^nd in the NL in homers though, with 158. Even OBP dropped to 6^th. So while our pitching dropped off, our hitting did too. The team ERA is still 2^nd in the NL, and starters are 3^rd, we're 4^th in runs allowed, if we can't get the runs in we're doomed.

The pitcher of the month for September was Rick Rhoden. Rhoden was only 3-3, but his 2.45 ERA was the best among all the starters. Tanana, as if it's no surprise, was no question, the worst. His month was so bad, that people were pining for the days of Jim Beattie starts. Tanana went 1-3 with a 9.12 ERA in 25.2 innings of work over 5 starts. His 15.8 BR/9 was also worst.

The top hitter for the month was Franklin Stubbs. Stubbs rebounded from a poor August to hit .298/.405/.670. He pounded 9 HR's, his best month of the year. Mike Marshall also came around batting .303/.305/.545 and he hit 6 of his own. Dwayne Murphy came back and hit 5 HR's too, but his .197 AVG didn't produce like we would have hoped. Randolph had a solid month too, but he lacks the power to be a real game changer like either Stubbs or Marshall.

Dwight Evans should be back within a week, pending any sort of rehab assignment. However, we are still down a game. There are 3 games before the Reds series, but we can't count out the Padres either. If we drop 2 against the Reds it's going to be over. The Reds have won 7 straight and 9 of the their last 10. We have to keep pace.

Toby Harrah has a severe sprained ankle. He's done for the year. Graig Nettles was immediately recalled and will start at 3^rd.

The Expos was won the East. They will eclipse the 100 win plateau for yet another year. The Mets are in 2^nd and the Cards in third.

In the AL East, the Blue Jays, who at one time looked to be on the way out, and unable to defend are down to a number of 4. Winners of 9/10 they are 3 games ahead of the Yankees. It's not over yet, but the Jays will clinch 9/10 times.

The West is nearly settled now too. It's the Royals that have separated from the pack. Even though the M's are 2 back, the Royals have all 6 of the remaining games at home, while the M's are on the road. The Angels have 90 wins, 4 more than us, and they are not even going to sniff the post-season.

So who is the worst? It's the Giants. Losers of 107 games they are 38 games behind the Reds. The Indians, Brewers, A's and Rangers are all going to hit the 100 loss mark this year too. That's some bad baseball.

Even if we make the playoffs we stand next to no chance to do anything this year. Hopes are very low, and that's IF we win the division.

Six games remain.

06-20-2017, 10:07 AM	#71
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	September Recap This month was a hard one. We stayed in the hunt, but we didn't separate ourselves and time is running out. The team was only 14-13, bringing our record to 86-70. We are 1 game behind the Reds, and 1 game ahead of the Padres. Losing Dwight Evans, just when every one was starting to come together didn't help us and the pitching came back to earth too. Our offense is sad. Team batting average is now 10^th in the NL at .246 and hits are there too. We are 2^nd in the NL in homers though, with 158. Even OBP dropped to 6^th. So while our pitching dropped off, our hitting did too. The team ERA is still 2^nd in the NL, and starters are 3^rd, we're 4^th in runs allowed, if we can't get the runs in we're doomed. The pitcher of the month for September was Rick Rhoden. Rhoden was only 3-3, but his 2.45 ERA was the best among all the starters. Tanana, as if it's no surprise, was no question, the worst. His month was so bad, that people were pining for the days of Jim Beattie starts. Tanana went 1-3 with a 9.12 ERA in 25.2 innings of work over 5 starts. His 15.8 BR/9 was also worst. The top hitter for the month was Franklin Stubbs. Stubbs rebounded from a poor August to hit .298/.405/.670. He pounded 9 HR's, his best month of the year. Mike Marshall also came around batting .303/.305/.545 and he hit 6 of his own. Dwayne Murphy came back and hit 5 HR's too, but his .197 AVG didn't produce like we would have hoped. Randolph had a solid month too, but he lacks the power to be a real game changer like either Stubbs or Marshall. Dwight Evans should be back within a week, pending any sort of rehab assignment. However, we are still down a game. There are 3 games before the Reds series, but we can't count out the Padres either. If we drop 2 against the Reds it's going to be over. The Reds have won 7 straight and 9 of the their last 10. We have to keep pace. Toby Harrah has a severe sprained ankle. He's done for the year. Graig Nettles was immediately recalled and will start at 3^rd. The Expos was won the East. They will eclipse the 100 win plateau for yet another year. The Mets are in 2^nd and the Cards in third. In the AL East, the Blue Jays, who at one time looked to be on the way out, and unable to defend are down to a number of 4. Winners of 9/10 they are 3 games ahead of the Yankees. It's not over yet, but the Jays will clinch 9/10 times. The West is nearly settled now too. It's the Royals that have separated from the pack. Even though the M's are 2 back, the Royals have all 6 of the remaining games at home, while the M's are on the road. The Angels have 90 wins, 4 more than us, and they are not even going to sniff the post-season. So who is the worst? It's the Giants. Losers of 107 games they are 38 games behind the Reds. The Indians, Brewers, A's and Rangers are all going to hit the 100 loss mark this year too. That's some bad baseball. Even if we make the playoffs we stand next to no chance to do anything this year. Hopes are very low, and that's IF we win the division. Six games remain. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam Last edited by PilotMan : 06-20-2017 at 10:09 AM.