CH5: MINERS GO 15-13/ 12 UP IN WC/ 14 DOWN IN OL

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Jesse Chavez Chapter 5 MVP


The Joplin Miners finished 15-13 in Chapter 5.  As a result, the Miners are now 14 games behind the Salem Cowtippers in the McGowan Division and 12 games ahead of the Ravenwood Infidels in the Wildcard race in the Ozzie League.

The Top Pitchers:

Jesse Chavez:  3-0-0-1.13 ( 17/1)
Charlie Morton: 2-1-0- ( 24/12)
Hyun-Jin Ryu: 3-1-2.42 ( 32/6)

The Top Hitters:

Freddie Freeman: 270/ 344/ 426
David Peralta: 340/ 413/ 651
Mookie Betts:  370/ 511/ 658

Series Results:

Salem 1-3
Darien 4-0
NCISP: 2-2
KCB: 2-2
BCJ: 4-0
SLF: 2-2
Flagstaff: 0-4


Chapter Notes:

Usage issues factored into the 15-13 record.  The best rotation of Sale, Ryu, Morton and Tanaka gave way in many series to cannon fodder under the names of Duffy, Garcia, Estrada, etc.  In addition, a number of hitters like Betts and Iglesias spent time on the bench to rest up so they can play in the playoffs.   While the divisional title is too far out for a repeat, Miner brass hopes to finish strong in Chapter 6 and surprise the BDBL press in the playoffs.

One of the areas of concern is the bullpen.  Craig Kimbrel blew another 2 save opportunities. Time will tell if Joplin can win the Ozzie League and return to the World Series.



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