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Mission #1 accomplished, as the Sternwood Chauffeurs finished the regular season at 103-59 and won 11 of 12 playoff games to capture the Low Silver .224 championship. Dave Parker was named league MVP after posting a .329/.381/.530 slash line with 21 home runs, 94 RBI, and 96 runs scored. DH Manny Ramirez was right behind him in the lineup, contributing 33 home runs and 112 RBI while batting .302. Number two hitter and shortstop Honus Wagner led league position players in WAR but finished third in the MVP vote. There were contributions up and down the lineup, with catcher Biz Mackey being the only exception. Mackey struggled to a .189 average in-season but saved his best for the playoffs, posting a 1.114 OPS in ten games.
Satchel Paige was the team's top pitcher at 19-5, 2.73. Mid-season acquisition Ryan Pressly was lights out as closer, posting a 0.96 ERA and 30 saves in 41 appearances.
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Onward. 262 missions off the board, 69 to go. I'm kind of glad that the team slightly under-performed this week, as getting to 111 wins would have meant a super promotion. Better to take things one step and one league level at a time.
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