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The Mets edge out the Dodgers for the #1 spot in the power rankings. This is the closest ranking in any division, with one point separting #1-3. The Mets have the most potent offense in Pinto; averaging 6.0 runs scored per game. |
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The Dodgers are only .5 points behind the Mets in the power rankings. They have an outstading record (11-4), average 5.2 runs per game, and allow only 2.5 per game. The Dodgers tied for second with the Mets, just 1 game back of the 1st place Phillies. |
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The Yankees drop to #3 with two straight losses to the Mariners and the Rangers. The Yanks have the best defense in Pinto (tied with the DBacks) and have allowed just 2.3 runs per game. Their offense is not bad either; averaging 4.3 runs per game. |
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The Phillies still have the best record in Pinto at (13-3). I am sure they prefer being #1 in the standings over #1 in the Power Rankings. The Phillies have a nice run differential of +25, largely in part to an above average offense and an excellent defense. |
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The Rangers beat the Yankees 3-1 on Monday, moving them 1/2 game of the Yanks in the standings. The Rangers average 4.3 runs per game; however, they allow 3.4. Their run differential is much lower than the top 4 which is the primary reason they are at #5 in the rankings. |
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The Diamondbacks had gone 26 innings without allowing a run... then things changed. Over the last two games they are the ones being shutout of the run column. Regardless, the DBacks could be a dangerous team in the playoffs if they find a way to put some runs on the board. |
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The Tribe is back on the warpath, winning 3 of their last 5 games. The Indians have allowed more runs than they have scored; however, they have shown flashes of being much stronger. The Indians are the Pinto version of Jekyll and Hyde... one day they are beating the 2nd place Rangers and the next they are losing to a less competitive team. Which one will show up come playoff time? |
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The Rays have been scoring runs in bunches over the 5 games, bringing 27 DRays across the plate. Their primary challenge has been on defense where they allow 4.0 runs per game. If the pitching improves they will definitely be a tough out in the playoffs. |
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The Angels and DBacks can look in the mirror and see a similar team. Strong pitching and defense, but struggling on the offensive side of the ball. There is a strong chance these teams match up in the 1st round... if so.... expect a good old fashioned pitcher's duel. |
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The Redsox continue to creep up the power rankings. Their recent win over the Angels has them in contention to jump several spots in the standings in their last game against the Rays. A win in that game will push them past the Rays and potentially a few additional slots. |
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The Nationals are (6-8-1) but their record could be a lot better. They have lost 4 games by 2 runs or less and of course have one tie. Turn those close losses into wins and they are (10-4-1). Do not sleep on the Nationals come playoff time. |
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The Mariners recent win over the 1st place Yankees has turned some heads in the Pinto division. The M's have experienced some very tough losses (4-3), (1-0), (3-2), (2-1).. you get the idea. The Mariners have a decent offense, but must improve their defense to have a shot in the playoffs.
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The Whitesox have dropped 3 of their last 4 games with their most recent loss to the surging Rays. The Sox have had solid wins over the DBacks and Indians and will look to upset the Rangers in their final game of the season. |
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The Pirates are starting to get hot again with two straight wins over the Nationals and Cardinals. Those two wins broke a drought of 9 winless games. Before that tough stretch the Pirates were (3-2) with an impressive win over the #2 ranked Dodgers. The Bucs are ready to make some noise! |
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It has been a struggle lately for the #15 ranked Padres. They have lost 5 straight games, dropping their record to 5-10-1. The Padres will look to build some momentum in their last game against the #6 ranked DBacks. |
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The Cardinals have played quite well over the final stretch of the season, winning 2 of their last 4 games. The Cards will look for an upset of the first place Phillies in the final game of the year. This will be a great prep match to gear them up for their first round playoff match-up (Rangers or Yankees). |
