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Big T · 06-21-2018, 12:54 AM

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MLB Playoffs NL League Championship
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The Pirates were as steady as they go all season, but turned it up late. On September 1st, the Pirates led the Chicago Cubs by 1 game with a 76-55 record. After that the Pirates played over .700 ball with a 23-9 record in September and October. With very good pitching (2nd in the NL) and pretty good offense (4th in the NL), the Pirates only weakness is that they are not patient at the plate.

Expect Veale (20 wins), Moose (14 wins) and Ellis (14 wins) to be the 3 man rotation. Veale is he experienced one, while Moose and Ellis are just starting their careers. The Pirates could get in trouble if the Dodgers get to the Pirate bullpen.

The Pirates can just about pencil in the names Alou, Clemente and Stargell every night for the Outfield. Not only are they critical to the Pirate defense, they all 3 hit in one of the top four spots in the order. Alou with his speed and batting average can often set the table for Clemente and Stargell.
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The Dodgers spent most of the season in 2nd place in the NL West, not getting the lead in the division over the San Francisco Giants until September 19th. Taking over the division was not so much the Dodgers getting hot (18-14 after September 1st) as much as the Giants cooling off (15-14 after September 1st) But overall it was a tight race all season. The Dodgers ranked 6th in the NL with 639 runs scored while giving up 477 which was 1st in the NL. The Dodgers could pitch their way into wins, but the 12th ranked HR power made it difficult to over come deficits.

The Dodgers starting pitching was ranked number 1 in the NL, and when you think that 1 of their top 4 starters was on for nearly 85% of the innings the Dodger's defense was on the field, it was effective. Even with the loss of Don Drysdale, the Dodgers did not miss a beat trading for Pirates Jim Bunning.

The Dodgers for the most part will have to manufacture runs. They were 2nd in the NL with 123 stolen bases and were also 2nd with a .325 On base percentage. Andy Kosco led the team with 22 HRs, but after that its small ball.
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06-21-2018, 12:54 AM	#40
Big T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,878	MLB Playoffs NL League Championship The Pirates were as steady as they go all season, but turned it up late. On September 1st, the Pirates led the Chicago Cubs by 1 game with a 76-55 record. After that the Pirates played over .700 ball with a 23-9 record in September and October. With very good pitching (2nd in the NL) and pretty good offense (4th in the NL), the Pirates only weakness is that they are not patient at the plate. Expect Veale (20 wins), Moose (14 wins) and Ellis (14 wins) to be the 3 man rotation. Veale is he experienced one, while Moose and Ellis are just starting their careers. The Pirates could get in trouble if the Dodgers get to the Pirate bullpen. The Pirates can just about pencil in the names Alou, Clemente and Stargell every night for the Outfield. Not only are they critical to the Pirate defense, they all 3 hit in one of the top four spots in the order. Alou with his speed and batting average can often set the table for Clemente and Stargell. The Dodgers spent most of the season in 2nd place in the NL West, not getting the lead in the division over the San Francisco Giants until September 19th. Taking over the division was not so much the Dodgers getting hot (18-14 after September 1st) as much as the Giants cooling off (15-14 after September 1st) But overall it was a tight race all season. The Dodgers ranked 6th in the NL with 639 runs scored while giving up 477 which was 1st in the NL. The Dodgers could pitch their way into wins, but the 12th ranked HR power made it difficult to over come deficits. The Dodgers starting pitching was ranked number 1 in the NL, and when you think that 1 of their top 4 starters was on for nearly 85% of the innings the Dodger's defense was on the field, it was effective. Even with the loss of Don Drysdale, the Dodgers did not miss a beat trading for Pirates Jim Bunning. The Dodgers for the most part will have to manufacture runs. They were 2nd in the NL with 123 stolen bases and were also 2nd with a .325 On base percentage. Andy Kosco led the team with 22 HRs, but after that its small ball.