World Series

Congratulations to Tampa Bay Thunder for winning their first World Series Title. Also congratulations to Charleston Riverdogs for a great playoff run and a great season .

Game 1 Tampa Bay at Charleston 4-2
Game 2 Tampa Bay at Charleston 6-3
Game 3 Charleston at Tampa Bay 3-8
Game 4 Charleston at Tampa Bay 6-7

World Series

There will be a new champion...

Tampa Bay is going to the 'World Series' for the second straight year. After out-classing Detroit in a four game sweep in the 'Conference Finals' they will face Charleston in a best of seven match up for the 'World Series Title'. Charleston came back in their 'Conference Finals' match up after falling two games to none in the best of seven series against Helena. They went on to win four straight games, to win the series in six games.

Playoff Action

Round 3

American League

Detroit vs Tampa Bay. These two teams meet again, after fighting it out in last year's AL Championship Series. Tampa Bay were victorious, and went on to play in the 'World Series'. This current season, each team won five games, so therefore expect a grueling and long battle to ascend to the 'World Series'. While Tampa Bay is trying to play in the 'World Series' for the third time in franchise history, Detroit is attempting to get there for the first time.



National League

Charleston vs Helena. Just like in the American League, the National League Championship Series showcases a rematch of last year's 'Division Play-in Series'. Helena ended up winning that series in a hard fought five game series. During the current season, Charleston has an edge in wins, winning six of ten. Both teams are hoping to make their first appearance in the 'World Series'.




Round 2

American League

Detroit vs Milwaukee. Detroit won the season series, winning six of ten.

Tampa Bay vs St. Louis. St. Louis won the season series, winning an impressive nine out of ten ganes.


National League

Fargo vs Helena. Helena won the season series, winning eight of ten, as impressive as St. Louis.


Charleston vs Nashville. Charleston won the season series, winning six of ten.





Round 1

American League

Philadelphia vs Milwaukee. Philadelphia won the season series, winning six of ten.

St. Louis vs New Orleans. New Orleans won the season series, winning six of ten.


National League

Colorado vs Helena. Season series split, both teams winning five games each.

Jacksonville vs Nashville. Jacksonville won the season series, winning six of ten.

Playoff Race - 15 games left

American League

In the American League, the division titles are almost locked up baring disasters by the current teams in the lead. Detroit, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay and St.Louis are projected to make the playoffs winning their respective divisions.
The fight for the two 'Wild Card' playoff spots is ongoing. At the top there is New Orleans and Milwaukee, followed closely by Minnesota and Texas. Mathematically still in the race are Oakland and Syracuse. It should be interesting to see how things line up at the end of the season.

National League

In the National League, one of the four divisions is still left to be decided. Fargo, Jacksonville, and Charleston are projected to win their divisions. Colorado is the favorite, leading by five games ahead of San Francisco, but it's too close to call, especially since it would prove the previous prediction wrong.
Helena is leading the 'Wild Card' race followed closely by Nashville, Kansas and New York. San Francisco and Cincinnati cannot afford to lose any more games if they want to stay in contention.

West Division Review

NL West

• Colorado has the 'World Series Title' in the clubhouse, and they will put up a helluva fight to keep it there. Although they will come short of the games won last year, never count them out. They will make the playoffs for the eighth straight time. Top performers: Hugh Hudson, Craig Radke and Ernest Buck.

• San Francisco is fighting hard to stay involved in the playoffs hunt, trying to go into the post-season for the first time in franchise history. Similar to other teams in the National League they need to do a better job of winning at home. Top players: Russell Robinson, Bill Cohen and Denny Lui.

• Seattle is going through some hard times, winning only two games out of the last ten. Off-loading some veterans before the season ends for some prospects will give them a jump start for next season. Top performers: Vince Jefferson, Angel Suarez and Gerald Richardson.

• Albuquerque will improve from previous year, but unfortunately they will hit the century mark in losses for the second straight year. They should try making some moves for some prospects to get a head start for next year. Top players: Carl Coles, Reggie Bowman and Anthony Stroud.

AL West

• St. Louis is predicted to win their fourth straight division title. With the playoff spot assured, it remains to be seen how well they will do in the playoffs. Their season success can be attributed to their pitching staff which ranks second in the entire league. Top performers: Felix Wilson, Eli Mercado and Jim Byrne.

• Oakland already has won more games then they had last year, so they are on the right track. Look for them to be active before the end of the year on moving some veteran players. Top players: Roberto Flores, Rafael Gutierrez and Wallace Nunnally.

• Omaha will fall short of their winning record from past two years but they are not too far from competing for a playoff spot next year. They need to make some moves in the pitching department since their batting ranks an impressive third in the entire league. Top performers: Tony Cummings, Clayton Kennedy and Vinny Evans.

• Las Vegas is having another tough season, couple of things to look up for are the season is almost over and next year they will draft at the top. There are is no word from ownership on what will happen next season, we shall wait and see. Top players: Jared Brown, Alejandro Sierra and Dick Wunsch.
  

South Division Review

NL South

• Charleston is having a great season thus far, posting a league best fifty wins on the road alone. Pitching has been their strength this season, ranking fourth in the entire league. If they can get their batting going, they will be tough to beat. Top performers: Felipe Ibanez, John Ashley and Al Mota.

• Nashville is on pace for a fifth straight second place finish in the division thanks to Charleston. Having won thirty-eight wins on the road, they need to play better at home to keep up in the heated race for the two playoff positions in the National League. Top players: Benji Villafuerte, Dan Shipley and Hunter Healy.

• Mexico City is having a tough season, and they definitely have to look on making some major changes. It should be interesting to see what moves they will make early next year. Top performers: Harry Iglesias, John Chen and Troy Jefferson.

• Monterrey is also looking forward for next year, just like Mexico City look for them to be very active on the trading front and free agency. Top players: Al Keeler, Dean Franco and Alfredo Price.

AL South

• Tampa Bay is looking to get back to the world series and avenge their tough loss from last year. With their winning record projected to hit the century mark, it's no surprise they are ranked at the top in both hitting and pitching. Top performers: Ron Owens, Ivan Silva and Will McCarthy.

• New Orleans is in a close race for one of the two remaining playoff spots. They have to maintain the current streak of winning seven of the past ten games. On the road, they have been great having won forty-one games already. Top players: Joe Keisler, Steve Minor and Rob Lee .

• Texas needs to step out of their current downfall, winning only three games in the past ten games will not be enough to keep them in the race for the playoffs. Top performers: Phil Shaw, Harry Figureoa and Alan Krause.

• Florida will improve significantly from their miserable last season. With commitment for next season already shown from the owner, look for Florida to be very active on the free agency front. Top players: Bobby Valent, Ken Abbott and Ben Morton.