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Steelport somehow added yet another big gun to their already-loaded pitching staff. 98 Waite Hoyt came to the team from a run of packs, but has started 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA in 3 starts. Team officials believe that after a time of settling in and becoming a true Third Street Saint, Hoyt will be an invaluable asset.
As for the rest of the Saints, they've started 50-22, but had a very rough May, going only 14-13. Keith Hernandez is pacing the team on offense, hitting .378. The Saints boast 6 .310+ hitters in Luke Appling (.323), Dan Brouthers (.313), Hernandez, Josh Gibson (.345), Cody Bellinger (.338), and Richie Ashburn (.349).
On the mound, the Saints have been led by Ed Walsh (8-1, 2.58) & Gaylord Perry (10-4 ,2.85), as well as some great back-end work from Pete Alexander (10-3, 2.98). In the bullpen, the five-headed monster of Walter Johnson, Chief Bender, Dennis Eckersley, John Clarkson, and Harry Brecheen have combined for a 2.65 bullpen ERA, good for 2nd in the conference. Eckersley in particular has been impressive, as he has not allowed a run in his last 9 appearances.
Is this finally going to be the year for the Saints to rule their league and win that first PL title?
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