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Pastime Baseball League


Charleston's Chase For .400


Entering play on Sept. 25, Oscar Charleston's average stood at an even .400 (technically, .3996 at 201 for 503). What follows is a rundown of his pursuit of the remarkable achievement over the final six games:

Sept. 25 vs Alabama:
Opposing pitcher - Vic Willis (9-16, 4.60)
Result - Memphis loses 6-3
Lineup - Batting 3rd, playing center

AB #1: Groundout to first
AB #2: Fly out to center
AB #3: Walks on 8 pitches
AB #4: Lined single to right-center
AB #5: Strikes out looking

After a 1-4 performance, Charleston's average stands at .3984.

Sept. 26 vs Alabama:
Opposing pitcher - Barry Zito (10-9, 4.72)
Result - Memphis wins 4-1
Lineup - Batting 3rd, playing center

AB #1: Single through the hole into left
AB #2: After getting ahead 2-0, Charleston grounds to short
AB #3: Ahead again 3-1, Charleston strikes out swinging
AB #4: Reaches on an error by Bobby Lowe

Another 1-4, and the error by Lowe was a no doubter, Charleston's average now stands at .3973 as the Strummers prepare to host Orlando for a four-game set to close out the season.