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One month into their tenth season, Waffletown finds themselves atop the AC East with a 15-10 record, 1.5 games ahead of second place Hartford. While fans, management and players alike are pleased with the early success; they also know the team could be playing much better. The offense has been rather offensive, and not in a good way, as the team's best rank is in batting average (7th), with every other offensive ranking topping out 10th or lower. Thankfully the starting staff have carried the team through April and hope the bats can come alive to give them a bit more support (ranking 1st in runs against and 2nd in starter's ERA).
At the plate, Ernie Lombardi is off to his best start yet with the team, leading the squad with a .338 average. Newcomer Mule Suttles has struggled to find his groove, only managing a meager .190 average through April. Normally reliable Cecil Travis has also struggled at the plate, barely staying above the Mendoza line with his .214 average.
On the mound, Mort Cooper is off to a solid start as the ace of the staff, with a 4-1 record and 2.68 ERA; and on the backend of the staff, Mel Harder has been lights out with 8 saves in 8 opportunities and an 0.68 ERA.
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