Saturday, June 21, 2008

Power Rankings - Part 4

1. Monterrey Corn Dogs - The Corn Dogs remain number 1. They are on pace to have one of the greatest seasons in league history. This week they struggled early on in inter-league play going 2 - 4 against the Swingers and Astros but finished up with a 3 game sweep of the Marlins.

2. Cincinnati Reds - No surprise to see the Reds on top of the NL again this season. They currently have a slim 2 game lead over the Cubs in the NL North. The young up and coming Giants managed to take 2 of 3 against the Reds. Two of the best pitchers in the league battled in the the series, Pedro DeSoto and Yamil Pulido, both earning a no decision but the Giants did get he W.

3. Chicago Cubs - Last seasons WS champs refuse to let the Reds runaway with the NL North. They have a tough schedule going into the all star game with series against the Pirates, Pork N Beans, and Marlins.

4. Las Vegas Slobs - The Slobs have been stellar over the lats two weeks. They do have extremely tough schedule going into the all star game. They play series against the Corn Dogs, Deuce Droppers, Barracudas, and Multiple Spouses.

5. Austin Deuce Droppers - The good news for the Deuce Droppers is there back to playing well. The bad news is their 10 games back of the Corn Dogs in the AL South. This week they managed to sweep the Astros after going 2 - 4 against the Marlins and Swingers.

6. Louisville Swingers - The Swingers have moved into a tie with the Astros in the NL South. The Swingers have capitalized on the Astros struggles by going 7 - 3 over their last 10 games.

7.. Houston Astros - The Astros drop in the rankings after losing 6 straight. The Astros can't afford to struggle in the NL South. The Swingers pulled even with the Astros and the Marlins are only 2 games back.

8. Nashville Marlins - The third NL South team in the rankings. The Marlins started off inter-league play strong, taking 2 of 3 against the Deuce Droppers, but finished weak by getting swept by the number 1 ranked Corn Dogs. Their up coming looks pretty tough with series against the Pirates and Cubs.

9. Salt Lake City Multiple Spouses - The Multiple Spouses now have a relatively slim 4 game lead over the Blue Jays in the AL North. The MS's pitching has been solid all season. They currently have the 3rd best era in the AL. They have some tough series coming up against the Splashdogs, Royals and Slobs.

10. Pittsburgh Pirates - The Pirates have been struggling over their past 10 games, going 4 - 6. They currently have a 5 games lead over the Pork N Beans in the NL East. They have an absolutely killer schedule going into the all star game that includes some the best in the NL - Swingers, Mayhem, Marlins and Astros.

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