1. Monterrey Corn Dogs - No surprise to see the Corn Dogs on top. This may be the first time an AL team has lead the power rankings during the regular season. The Corn Dogs are on pace to win 130 games this season. They have without a doubt the most powerful offense in the league, and solid pitching.
2. New York Yankees - It may come as a shock to see the Yankees at number 2 considering several teams have a better record. The Yankees started off slow, but they deserve this spot because they are on an absolute tear right now. They are currently on a 10 game winning streak.
3. Toronto Blue Jays - Another shocker in the rankings. Not only are there 3 AL teams on top, but Blue Jays make their first appearance. They may not have the best record in the league, but they are 13 - 3 over their last 16 games. They definitely earned this spot in the top 3.
4. Cincinnati Reds - The Reds are currently tied with the Astros for the best record in the NL. The Reds pitching is very good, but not quite as dominating as in seasons past. Their offense seems to be improved over last season.
5. Houston Astros - It looks like the injury to Rocky Spencer may have finally caught up to the Astros. They still have the best record in the NL, but they have fallen off a bit as of late. Once Rocky comes back the Astros may have the best combination of pitching and hitting in the league.
6. Pittsburgh Pirates - The Pirates have been winning with great offense. They are second in the league in HRs with 69 on the season, and are leading the league in RBIs with 265. The only area of concern for the Pirates is their pitching. Their team era is 5.42. If their pitching improves they have the potential to be one of the best teams in the NL.
7. Kansas City Royals - I believe this is Knuckles first appearance on the power rankings. This is well deserved as the Royals are playing exceptionally well right now. They have won 8 of their last 10, including 3 of 4 against the Deuce Droppers earlier this week.
8. Austin Deuce Droppers - The Deuce Droppers continue to play well. They struggled earlier this week against the Blue Jays and Royals, but seem to be back on track with a 4 game winning streak.
9. Louisville Swingers - The Swingers dropped off due to a 5 games losing streak. Regardless of their recent struggles the Swingers offense and pitching has been very good this season.
10. Chicago Cubs - Last seasons WS title champion reappears from their mediocre start. The Cubs had some tough opponents this week, the Pirates, Marlins ans Swingers. They managed to go 7 -6 in 13 games against those teams.
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