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News 9/13/24
The news of the days was big for the Indianapolis Bulldogs as they make their first ever postseason berth clinching the wildcard today. It was also a solid day for the Arizona Diamondbacks who also clinched the 2nd wildcard slot leaving one spot open for the NL Atlantic Division title in the NL.
The American League still needs to decide 2nd wildcard winner and AL East champ.
It was not a great day for the Buffalo Bisons despite beating the Richmond Gamecocks 8-3 today, they were eliminated from postseason contention and have yet to make the postseason. The game was marred by ugliness as Buffalo starting pitcher threw at the head of Richmond star slugger Harvey Hendrick, punches were thrown and suspensions of 6 games each will run into the 2025 season for both players. Buffalo got a solid 4 for 4 game with RBI's from Pete Hotaling and Casey Stengel slammed homers 53 and 54 of the season while driving in 4 runs
With just one game left on the year these are the remaining teams and their last matchups of the season
AL East Division Title
Toronto Blue Jays - (102-59 they host the Guadalajara Bighorns (78-83). They will have the probable Cy Young award winning pitcher Christy Mathewson face Josh Billings.
New York Yankees (102-59) - they host the Raleigh Spitfires (53-108) and will have Cy Blanton going against Byron McLaughlin
AL Wildcard Race
Houston Astros (109-52) - Host the San Juan Storm (108-53), and they will have go against tough rookie pitcher George Zettlein. Astros are sending out Pete Smith who has struggled
Seattle Mariners (109-52) - they host the San Antonio River Kings (76-85), recently acquired Nelson Figueroa get the start for Seattle against Larry Jansen
NL Atlantic Division
Philadelphia Phillies (107-54) - host the Pittsburgh Pirates (92-69) John Shaffer gets the start for Philadelphia against Tim Belcher
Atlanta Braves (106-55) - travel to play the Montreal Anchors (75-86) for their life. George Kahler gets the important start against solid rookie Bartolo Colon. Montreal upset them last night 3-2 behind solid pitching form Dory Dean.
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