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Nick Soulis · 11-24-2022, 07:33 PM

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Pirates A Huge Surprise To Lift Opening Pennant
White Sox Struggle As Bucs Lead Almost Wire To Wire

In a most unexpected outcome, the 1943 Pittsburgh Pirates ran away with the season one pennant and become the first club to clinch a spot in the next round. The Bucs lead by feisty manager Frankie Frisch took second place to no one this season. The Pittsburgh pitching was consistent all year and im sure you have not heard of most of their crew. Wally Herbert won 20 games with a 2.71 ERA and Hank Gornicki lost only five games with his 2.48 mark. Johnny Lanning was an unbelievable closer saving 41 games with an ERA of 1.08. The all around star of the team was Vince DiMaggio who hit 26 home runs and drove in 97 runs while playing an outstanding centerfield proving that Joe isnt the only genuine talent in the family.

The biggest disappointment of season one came in the form of Ozzie Guillen and the 2005 White Sox. The Sox just couldnt come up with the magic they needed and especially offensively just didn't come through. Jermaine Dye did drive in 100 runs but when the rotation lost Mark Buerhle in August for the season, all hope was lost. The 1931 Phillies finished with the same record as the White Sox at 82-80 as Chuck Klein hit 29 home runs and drove in 100 runs.

The 1929 Dodgers finished at .500 despite a huge season from Babe Herman. Herman hit 41 home runs to lead the league and drove in 106 runs as Brooklyn scored the most runs in the league. Johnny Fredrick lead the league with 120 RBI in the blue and gray. The 1975 Expos had a good season winning 80 games as Gary Carter hit .311 and showed his skill at just 21 years of age,. The 1995 Reds were expected to be much better but it never materialized as Barry Larkin had a below average season hitting .271 with 60 RBI.

Chris Short won 20 games for the 1970 Phillies but the offense struggled and the pen was a touchy subject all season long. Finally Terry Bevington and the 1997 White Sox had a good first half of the season but tanked in the second. The 1997 Six did have the batting champion and best hitter in the game as Frank Thomas finished second in the MVP voting.

11-24-2022, 07:33 PM	#5
Nick Soulis Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,382	Season 1 Final SEASON 1 Pirates A Huge Surprise To Lift Opening Pennant White Sox Struggle As Bucs Lead Almost Wire To Wire In a most unexpected outcome, the 1943 Pittsburgh Pirates ran away with the season one pennant and become the first club to clinch a spot in the next round. The Bucs lead by feisty manager Frankie Frisch took second place to no one this season. The Pittsburgh pitching was consistent all year and im sure you have not heard of most of their crew. Wally Herbert won 20 games with a 2.71 ERA and Hank Gornicki lost only five games with his 2.48 mark. Johnny Lanning was an unbelievable closer saving 41 games with an ERA of 1.08. The all around star of the team was Vince DiMaggio who hit 26 home runs and drove in 97 runs while playing an outstanding centerfield proving that Joe isnt the only genuine talent in the family. The biggest disappointment of season one came in the form of Ozzie Guillen and the 2005 White Sox. The Sox just couldnt come up with the magic they needed and especially offensively just didn't come through. Jermaine Dye did drive in 100 runs but when the rotation lost Mark Buerhle in August for the season, all hope was lost. The 1931 Phillies finished with the same record as the White Sox at 82-80 as Chuck Klein hit 29 home runs and drove in 100 runs. The 1929 Dodgers finished at .500 despite a huge season from Babe Herman. Herman hit 41 home runs to lead the league and drove in 106 runs as Brooklyn scored the most runs in the league. Johnny Fredrick lead the league with 120 RBI in the blue and gray. The 1975 Expos had a good season winning 80 games as Gary Carter hit .311 and showed his skill at just 21 years of age,. The 1995 Reds were expected to be much better but it never materialized as Barry Larkin had a below average season hitting .271 with 60 RBI. Chris Short won 20 games for the 1970 Phillies but the offense struggled and the pen was a touchy subject all season long. Finally Terry Bevington and the 1997 White Sox had a good first half of the season but tanked in the second. The 1997 Six did have the batting champion and best hitter in the game as Frank Thomas finished second in the MVP voting.