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Matt from TN · 12-08-2003, 12:00 PM

September 27, 1916

Cleveland wrapped up the AL with two weeks to go in the season. They did it without starting pitcher Curtis Snyder, who was sidelined for the entire month with a strained back muscle. They hope he will be healthy enough to pitch in Game 3 or 4 of the World Series. This season marked the third time in franchise history that Cleveland won over 100 games, finishing at 102-52 this time. Unfortunately for the Indians, they lost the World Series in their previous two 100-win seasons.

While Cleveland was clinching the AL with two weeks left in the season, the Cardinals held a 4.5 game lead over the Reds. The two teams played each other and St. Louis swept the series, all but officially ending Cincinnati's season. The redbirds were then swept in a 4-game series by the Pirates while Cincinnati went on to sweep the Cubs, but a Cardinals win against the Giants coupled with a Reds loss at Chicago clinched the third straight NL pennant for St. Louis.

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American League Standings 
  
Cleveland       102 52 .662 - 
Chicago (A)      88 66 .571 14.0
New York (A)     75 79 .487 27.0
Boston (A)       74 80 .481 28.0 
Detroit          72 82 .468 30.0 
Philadelphia (A) 72 82 .468 30.0
Washington       69 85 .448 33.0 
St. Louis (A)    64 90 .416 38.0  
 
National League Standings 
 
St. Louis (N)    89 65 .578 -
Cincinnati       83 71 .539 6.0
New York (N)     78 76 .506 11.0
Brooklyn         77 77 .500 12.0 
Philadelphia (N) 76 78 .494 13.0
Chicago (N)      74 80 .481 15.0 
Pittsburgh       72 82 .468 17.0 
Boston (N)       67 87 .435 22.0

World Series

This is the third straight meeting between these two teams - the Cleveland Indians and the St. Louis Cardinals. Cleveland looks like the better team on paper. They have perhaps the best pitching staff in the game and once again their offense stole the most bases and scored the most runs in the game. However, they will be without two of their offensive threats. Catcher Whiskey Allen will miss the Series with a strained groin. He insists that he can play, but he was left off the playoff roster. Third baseman "Frenchie" Fournier is out with an elbow injury. Meanwhile, their vaunted pitching staff is banged up. Curtis Snyder is suffering from a strained muscle in his back and may or may not pitch, and #2 starter Allan Gilbrech will have to pitch Game 2 with a blister on his finger, which he claims will not affect his performance.

As for the Cardinals, they too have a great team. Their pitchers allowed the 2nd lowest number of runs in baseball. Their offense is among the best in batting average, home runs and walks, but they sometimes struggle to score runs. Like Cleveland, they are also suffering with injuries. #2 starter Jeffrey Roland was lost for the season back on August 28th with a torn muscle in his arm, and occasional starter James Thearle will miss the Series with a strained elbow. Two of their top bullpen pitchers (and backup starters), Cleveland Jarrott and Phil Rottenbecker - are out with injuries. That means that their pitching staff is severely depleted and the team's starters will need to pitch deep into every game, if not complete them.

My Prediction: Cleveland's offense will suffer without two of its main cogs - Allen and Fournier - but St. Louis' pitching depth may be an even bigger issue. However, the Cardinals' three starters are strong and should matchup well with Cleveland's starters, especially with the Indians' starters ailing. St. Louis' offense is still strong and their pitchers should be able to contain the Indians. This should be a good series, but I expect an upset. I predict St. Louis will win in 6.

12-08-2003, 12:00 PM	#341
Matt from TN Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a funk.... Posts: 3,413	September 27, 1916 Cleveland wrapped up the AL with two weeks to go in the season. They did it without starting pitcher Curtis Snyder, who was sidelined for the entire month with a strained back muscle. They hope he will be healthy enough to pitch in Game 3 or 4 of the World Series. This season marked the third time in franchise history that Cleveland won over 100 games, finishing at 102-52 this time. Unfortunately for the Indians, they lost the World Series in their previous two 100-win seasons. While Cleveland was clinching the AL with two weeks left in the season, the Cardinals held a 4.5 game lead over the Reds. The two teams played each other and St. Louis swept the series, all but officially ending Cincinnati's season. The redbirds were then swept in a 4-game series by the Pirates while Cincinnati went on to sweep the Cubs, but a Cardinals win against the Giants coupled with a Reds loss at Chicago clinched the third straight NL pennant for St. Louis. Code: American League Standings Cleveland 102 52 .662 - Chicago (A) 88 66 .571 14.0 New York (A) 75 79 .487 27.0 Boston (A) 74 80 .481 28.0 Detroit 72 82 .468 30.0 Philadelphia (A) 72 82 .468 30.0 Washington 69 85 .448 33.0 St. Louis (A) 64 90 .416 38.0 National League Standings St. Louis (N) 89 65 .578 - Cincinnati 83 71 .539 6.0 New York (N) 78 76 .506 11.0 Brooklyn 77 77 .500 12.0 Philadelphia (N) 76 78 .494 13.0 Chicago (N) 74 80 .481 15.0 Pittsburgh 72 82 .468 17.0 Boston (N) 67 87 .435 22.0 World Series This is the third straight meeting between these two teams - the Cleveland Indians and the St. Louis Cardinals. Cleveland looks like the better team on paper. They have perhaps the best pitching staff in the game and once again their offense stole the most bases and scored the most runs in the game. However, they will be without two of their offensive threats. Catcher Whiskey Allen will miss the Series with a strained groin. He insists that he can play, but he was left off the playoff roster. Third baseman "Frenchie" Fournier is out with an elbow injury. Meanwhile, their vaunted pitching staff is banged up. Curtis Snyder is suffering from a strained muscle in his back and may or may not pitch, and #2 starter Allan Gilbrech will have to pitch Game 2 with a blister on his finger, which he claims will not affect his performance. As for the Cardinals, they too have a great team. Their pitchers allowed the 2nd lowest number of runs in baseball. Their offense is among the best in batting average, home runs and walks, but they sometimes struggle to score runs. Like Cleveland, they are also suffering with injuries. #2 starter Jeffrey Roland was lost for the season back on August 28th with a torn muscle in his arm, and occasional starter James Thearle will miss the Series with a strained elbow. Two of their top bullpen pitchers (and backup starters), Cleveland Jarrott and Phil Rottenbecker - are out with injuries. That means that their pitching staff is severely depleted and the team's starters will need to pitch deep into every game, if not complete them. My Prediction: Cleveland's offense will suffer without two of its main cogs - Allen and Fournier - but St. Louis' pitching depth may be an even bigger issue. However, the Cardinals' three starters are strong and should matchup well with Cleveland's starters, especially with the Indians' starters ailing. St. Louis' offense is still strong and their pitchers should be able to contain the Indians. This should be a good series, but I expect an upset. I predict St. Louis will win in 6.