Game 3

Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers: It was thought the Brewers could handle the Reds at home. Apparently not, as the Brewers went down to defeat a third consecutive time. Is a sweep eminent? It very well could be as the Milwaukee stepchildren need to get their act together. They like to live on the edge, but this one is sharp.

Durham Bulls vs Anaheim Angels: Durham wins game three 6-2. No mistake about it as they sent their best starter to the mound and he responded with 6 solid innings of work. The pen made sure of the win as Jorge Owen pitched three flawless innings of relief to preserve the win. As the Angel offense virtually disappeared, the pen didn't keep it close as they failed again.

Game 2

Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds - Once again the Brewers did things right but came up empty handed. The Reds opened the scoring with a run in the first but were almost denied on some very good defensive plays. Donald Satou looked a little rocky giving up 9 hits in 6 innings but the defense did their job holding the Reds to 2 runs. The Brewers holding a 5-2 lead in the 8th looked assured of a victory as the pen was called upon, but the Reds scored 2 in the 8th and then a 2 out solo shot off reliable closer Cooper Benes in the 9th sent the game to extra innings. Winston Ulrich, in his first AB after relieving Omar Nixon in the 10th, hit a two run two out blast in the 11th that sealed Milwaukee's doom. The series will continue in Milwaukee after a break in the action with the Reds holding a 2-0 advantage.

Anaheim Angels vs Durham Bulls - Dick Reed stuns Durham with a complete game 7-2 victory. Allowing only 5 hits while walking only 1, two of the hits went for solo shots in the 8th and 9th inning. He got plenty of offensive support as Angel batters connected for 4 home runs. 3 of them off Durham starter Cam Anderson who went 8 innings in the losing effort. The series is tied 1-1 and now moves to LA which is a much more difficult park to hit in.

Game 1

Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds - The Brewers did everything right, Yamil was pitched out after 6 innings, the score was close. Was Elcano left in too long? Only to second guess now. The Brewers scored, but alas the rally was cut short as the Reds pen won out 5-4.

Anaheim Angels vs Durham Bulls - The Bulls didn't believe my picking of the Angels. They would have been down a game quickly, but as folly jumps into the midst with a mop up pitcher in the playoffs? Even with a 6 run lead, therefore the Angels fall 10-9.

The LCS for Season 12

Anaheim Angels vs Durham Bulls: The season series was won by Durham 6-4 but the last three games was a sweep by Anaheim at Durham. That makes the Odds-Makers rather happy making the the odds at 3-2 in favor of Durham. However they are expecting an Anaheim win, as to why will make you laugh.

Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds: The season series belonged to the Reds at 6-4. The Brewers also swept the Reds in their final meeting at home. The Odds-Makers don't like this match up at all and call the odds even with no line.

GM of the Season Candidates

NL:

yoker70 - Kansas City Royals

• 3rd consecutive division title
• 4th playoff appearance

chase39 - Pittsburgh Pirates

• 13 game improvement
• 1st division title in franchise history
• 5th playoff appearance
  

wholck - Trenton Ball Hogs

• 7 game improvement
• 2nd division title in franchise history
• 2nd playoff appearance

kingjogndevi - Houston Lastros

• 3rd consecutive division title
• 2rd playoff appearance
  

dilo - Milwaukee Brewers

• 4 game improvement
• 8th playoff appearance

erffdogg - Cincinnati Reds

• didnt win the division for the 2nd season in a row
  
• contracted VD from DJ's sister
• 9 game improvement
  

AL:

soxfan121 - Durham Bulls

• 20 game improvement
• 2nd division title (last one season 1)
• 5th playoff appearance
  

dhyatt1080 - Dover Dung Beetles

• 2nd consecutive division title
• 2nd playoff appearance
  

edham55 - Monterrey Corn Dogs

• 2 game improvement
• 7th consecutive playoff appearance

northerngaul - Toronto Blue Jays

• 6th division title in franchise history
• 7th playoff appearance
  

mal247 - Anaheim Angels

• 2nd division title in franchise history
• 5th playoff appearance
  

slobs - Las Vegas 51s

• 11th consecutive playoff appearance

Season 12 Playoffs

Monterrey Corn Dogs vs Durham Bulls: Division foes and bitter enemies, what more can you ask for in the playoffs! Monterrey defeated the Toronto Blue Jays, who just wouldn't give up, to get here. Durham owned the season series 7-3. The Odds-Makers find themselves in a precarious situation having to favor Durham 3-1.

Las Vegas 51s vs Anaheim Angels: The upstart 51s upset a good Dover club to get here, can they continue their winning ways? Another division foe rivalry in the AL. The Angels owned the season series 7-3. The Odds-Makers find themselves backed into a corner still having to favor Anaheim 3-1.

Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates: The Reds got by a scrappy Trenton team that didn't know the meaning of quit. This is the third installment of division foes and bitter enemies to the end. Pittsburgh owned the season series 8-2. The Odds-Makers find themselves cowering in the corner now, having to favor Pittsburgh 3-1.

Milwaukee Brewers vs Houston Astros: Milwaukee whitewashed the Kansas City Royals to get here. These two should be in the same division as they are bitter enemies. Milwaukee owns the season series 6-4. The Odds-Makers call this one even but are getting the biggest of bites from the gambling sector. As the odds rise and they blame it on history, favor Milwaukee 7-6.

A Question Answered With A Question

KJD asked a question and the only answer I can give is with a question. The Indians had a great season going 87-75 for the second straight year. They had their problems at the beginning of the year and most of it had to deal with the lineup. Losing three of the best pitchers on staff for most of the season didn't help. However I got it all straightened out about the Transaction Deadline and went 38-17 from that point on and maybe should have won a couple more. But regardless of that, there were other factors at play also. Of the playoff teams, the Indians had a winning record against the Brewers, Pirates and Reds, Cubs and Beans also if you want to throw them in. I split with the Czars. The teams I lost to were the Royals, Ball Hogs and Astros and for the most part badly. So the question is: What is it about the Indians that allows them to beat up the deadly North and have trouble elsewhere? If you can answer that question, then you might be able to beat the Brewers.