1) Yankees – The Yankees have been on tear through their first eight games posting a league best 7-1. The Yankees have also managed a league best team era of 2.26. The Yankees have some big series coming up with a 3 game series against four time champs Austin Deuce Droppers, and last seasons champs the Las Vegas Slobs. Edgar Fernandez has been outstanding for the Yankees over their first 8 games with 2 wins and a 1.32 era in 2 starts.
Record: 7 – 1
2) Toronto Blue Jays – After starting the season 7-0 the Blue Jays have lost two in a row to the Rangers. They have tough series with the #1 ranked Yankees on 3/2. Javier Santayana has been stellar for the Blue Jays with 8 SBs, and a .419 average over their first 9 games.
Record: 7 – 2
3) Salem Mayhem – The Mayhem have started off the season hot. They are currently fourth overall in pitching with a team era of 3.38. They have a tough road ahead with series against the Cubs, Reds, Swingers and Astros. Jake Owens has been stellar early on for the Mayhem with 2 wins, and a 0.00 era in 2 starts.
Record: 6 - 2
4) Monterrey Corn Dogs – The Corn Dogs have been playing well after a slow start to the season. They started the season losing 3 of 4 to the Deuce Droppers but followed that up with a 4 game winning streak. The Corn Dogs pitching has struggled, but they do have the fourth best team batting average in the league. Chan Yang has been on a tear for the CDs with 7 HRs and 18 RBIs over their first 8 games.
Record: 5 – 3
5) Cincinnati Reds – The Reds started off the season hot sweeping the Cubs in a 3 game series. Recently they cooled off a bit losing 2 in a row to the Astros. They have a tough road ahead with a 4 game series against the Pork n Beans and a 3 game series against the Mayhem. Tony Torrealba has been hot with 7 HRs and .533 average over the first 9 games.
Record: 6 - 3
6) Atlanta Pork n Beans – The Pork n Beans are on 4 game winning streak. Their pitching struggled over the first few games, but has improved over the winning streak. The PnB’s have a really tough schedule ahead with series against the Reds, Swingers, Marlins, and Cubs. Young 1B Zoltan Mercedes has been on fire over the PnBs first 9 games hitting 5 HRs, 16 RBIs, and a .471 average.
Record: 6 - 3
7) Las Vegas Slobs – Last seasons World Series champs have been solid early with a 6 – 3 record. Their pitching has been very good with a team era of 3.53. They have a tough upcoming 3 game series with the Yankees. Mike Leius has been one of the best pitchers in the league with 2 wins, and 0.00 era in 2 starts.
Record: 6 - 3
8) Austin Deuce Droppers – The four time champs have been off to a good start taking 3 of 4 against last seasons AL South champs the Corn Dogs. They have an upcoming three game series with the number ranked Yankees. After a tough season 6 Blake Mathews seems to back hitting 6 HRs over their first 8 games.
Record: 5 - 3
9) Minnesota Twins – The Twins (no relation to the Corn Dogs) are off to a good start with solid pitching and hitting. They are currently involved in a 3 games series with the Deuce Droppers. The Twins have a tough series coming against the number 2 ranked Blue Jays. Alex Nakamura has been one of the hottest pitchers in the league racking up 2 wins and a 1.69 era in 2 starts.
Record: 5 – 3
10) Houston Astros – The Astros started off the season slow losing 3 of 4 to the Marlins. Recently they have turned things around winning 5 in a row, including two against the Reds. The young Astros have three challenging series ahead against the Swingers, Cubs, and Mayhem. The often discussed Heinie Watkins has been crushing the ball for the Astros hitting 4 HRs with a .444 average over the Astros first 9 games.
Record: 6 - 3
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