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Dukie98 · 12-04-2016, 12:06 PM

The Cleveland Naps had a slightly disappointing month, as they squandered an opportunity to make up ground at the start of the month by dropping six of their first seven games of the month. However, they rallied at the end of the month, finishing 14-12 overall, ending the month with a 38-30 record and finishing exactly where they started -- one half-game behind the first place St. Louis Browns.

Offensively, the Naps were led by third baseman Joe Ward, who was named AL Rookie of the Month after hitting .360, with a .440 slugging percentage and 18 RBIs. Elmer Flick chipped in with a .340 average and 15 RBIs of his own, and Matty McIntyre had a sparkling .333/ .411/ .449 slash line. The Naps were also encouraged by the return of Nap Lajoie midway through the month, although he hit just .226 in 13 games. Part-time catcher Frank Roth (who lost his role as the starting catcher to Boss Schmidt) also struggled, hitting just .229 with no walks.

Although the Naps had their strongest offensive month in years, their pitching struggled, as all four of their primary starting pitchers had ERA's over 3.00. Jake Thielman was the least-ineffective, going 3-2 with a 3.19 ERA and 1.27 WHIP. Babe Adams had a 4-1 record, but a 3.99 ERA for the month. Heinie Berger came down to earth after his strong May, going 2-4 with a 3.42 ERA. Alex Pearson also struggled, going 3-3, but with a 3.49 ERA and 1.56 WHIP. Pearson lost his role in the starting rotation when Barney Pelty returned from an elbow injury, and Pelty had a complete game victory with no earned runs in his first start.

Although the Naps didn't gain any ground on the Browns, they still remained primed for a strong second half run. After early season struggles, their offense was functioning on all cylinders, and they anticipate that Pelty's return should stabilize the rotation.

12-04-2016, 12:06 PM	#86
Dukie98 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 902	June 1907 The Cleveland Naps had a slightly disappointing month, as they squandered an opportunity to make up ground at the start of the month by dropping six of their first seven games of the month. However, they rallied at the end of the month, finishing 14-12 overall, ending the month with a 38-30 record and finishing exactly where they started -- one half-game behind the first place St. Louis Browns. Offensively, the Naps were led by third baseman Joe Ward, who was named AL Rookie of the Month after hitting .360, with a .440 slugging percentage and 18 RBIs. Elmer Flick chipped in with a .340 average and 15 RBIs of his own, and Matty McIntyre had a sparkling .333/ .411/ .449 slash line. The Naps were also encouraged by the return of Nap Lajoie midway through the month, although he hit just .226 in 13 games. Part-time catcher Frank Roth (who lost his role as the starting catcher to Boss Schmidt) also struggled, hitting just .229 with no walks. Although the Naps had their strongest offensive month in years, their pitching struggled, as all four of their primary starting pitchers had ERA's over 3.00. Jake Thielman was the least-ineffective, going 3-2 with a 3.19 ERA and 1.27 WHIP. Babe Adams had a 4-1 record, but a 3.99 ERA for the month. Heinie Berger came down to earth after his strong May, going 2-4 with a 3.42 ERA. Alex Pearson also struggled, going 3-3, but with a 3.49 ERA and 1.56 WHIP. Pearson lost his role in the starting rotation when Barney Pelty returned from an elbow injury, and Pelty had a complete game victory with no earned runs in his first start. Although the Naps didn't gain any ground on the Browns, they still remained primed for a strong second half run. After early season struggles, their offense was functioning on all cylinders, and they anticipate that Pelty's return should stabilize the rotation.