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Septembers continue to be unkind to Tris Speaker. This year it's a torn labrum that ends his season early. Hoping he's back to start the 1980 season, but only time will tell. Tris had another strong season at the plate for Peoria Chiefs, hitting .350+. Speaker's career average remains right around .350 as well. If he's able to come back for a full season next year, I expect him to join the 3000 hit club at some point during the season.
Around 12 games remain in the season and Cecil Fielder has a chance to reach 50 home runs. He currently sits at 47.
Memphis has already clinched the Southern Division title and should win 100+ games in 79, The Tulsa Drillers have an slim chance of nabbing the 2nd wild card, but they need the Great Lakes Loons to go into a tail spin to do so.
The Northern Division is still up for grabs. Cedar Rapids is in 1st place a game and a half ahead of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. The Loons are in 3rd place.
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