When the new Centennial Cup was announced, fans wondered how many clubs would qualify for it, by placing within five games of the leader.
As of now, that number is...one.
After a solid 9-4 start, the Olympic club is riding a 16-game winning streak, led by the NA's best offense (Davy Force .424 AVG, Everett Mills 25-for-48 in his last 10 games)
and pitching (1871 PoY Dan Kleinfelder12-1 with a 209 ERA+). And if the other clubs don't catch up (Boston is in the runner-up spot, six games back), the panjandrums of base ball may have to re-think this "Cup" idea!
In the AAA:
The near-to-Washington Maryland club of Baltimore is on top, but all eight teams will take part in the post-season festival, so...it's anybody's ballgame!