The regular season ended on a bit of a down note.
The month started with a loss to Kansas City in the final game of a set started in August. Next, the Expos split a four game series with the Diamondbacks. At this point CF Reese was placed on the DL for 3 weeks. I simultaneously activated LF Boissiere.
The Expos then won 1 of 3 versus the Padres, were swept in three games versus the Cardinals, completed a four game sweep of the Cubs, won 1 of 3 versus the Nationals, won 1 of 3 versus the Phillies, split a four game set with the Mets, and won 1 of 3 versus the Pirates to close the season.
The Expos finished the month with a 12-16 record.
Below is how my batters performed for the month:
2B Massey, 3B Mendoza, C Dillard, and RF Kirilloff were the top batters for September. C Dillard blasted an outstanding 7 HR in the month. It is encouraging to see Massey return to the top of the list just as I was beginning to wonder if he should return as the starting 2B next year. 3B Mendoza's capped off a great season with a strong month and sticks out in my mind as the most consistent batter on my team.
And the pitchers:
SP Montes De Oca was again the top pitcher in my rotation with a 2.01 ERA in 31.1 IP. SP Burke was again unlucky, posting a 4.37 ERA compared to a 2.84 FIP in 35 IP.
RP Mosqueda was the best pitcher out of my bullpen in a month that many of the relievers struggled.
Next up is a recap of the Expos regular season performance...