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Philadelphia Fury (14-15) @ Nashville Blues (16-13)
Nashville Wins Series 2-1
Blues shine in a series featuring dominant pitching.

Here's the skinny: The Nashville Blues and Philadelphia Fury battled through a three-game series, with Nashville taking two of the three games. In Game 1, Nashville's Aiden Watkins pitched brilliantly, going 8.2 innings with seven strikeouts to lead the Blues to a 4-0 shutout victory. Philadelphia responded in Game 2 with a 6-1 win, as Gilberto Flores dominated, throwing a complete game while allowing just three hits. The series concluded with a 2-0 victory for Nashville in Game 3, thanks to Alex Alvarez's stellar 8.2-inning, 1-hit performance. Nashville improved to 16-13, while Philadelphia dropped to 14-15 after the hard-fought series.

GAME 1 - Watkins, Blues Get 4-0 Win
The Nashville Blues topped the Philadelphia Fury, 4-0, in American Baseball Conference action at Blues Stadium. The standout performance belonged to Nashville pitcher and Riverside, California, native Aiden Watkins. The loss drops the Fury to 13-14.

Watkins, the Nashville left-hander, went 8.2 innings, allowing no runs on 6 hits. He collected 7 strikeouts.

"When you are able to locate the ball, good things are going to happen," said Watkins.


GAME 2 - Flores Finds Groove in 6-1 Philadelphia Triumph
Philadelphia Fury starter Gilberto Flores pitched a strong game against the Nashville Blues at Blues Stadium, leading the Fury to victory, 6-1. The win puts Philadelphia at 14-14.

Flores scattered 3 hits over 9 innings for the Fury. With the win, Flores goes to 4-2 on the year with 42 strikeouts.

Philadelphia manager Danny Sanchez praised his team's "businesslike approach."


GAME 3 - Alvarez Now 2-4 Following 2-0 Win
The Nashville Blues and Philadelphia Fury put on a pitchers' duel.

The Nashville Blues picked up a win at Blues Stadium, knocking off the Philadelphia Fury, 2-0. Starting pitcher Alex Alvarez was a big reason why. Nashville goes to 16-13.

In his 121-pitch effort, Alvarez allowed no runs on 1 hit over 8.2 innings. He walked 4 and struck out 6.

Alvarez attributed the win to "everyone pulling their weight."



Pittsburgh Express (11-18) @ St. Louis Stallions (15-14)
Express Wins Series 2-1
Pittsburgh relies on team MVP Antonio Serrano's skills to get series win.

Here's the skinny: The Pittsburgh Express and St. Louis Stallions faced off in a three-game series that saw Pittsburgh take two wins with timely hitting and pitching. In Game 1, Pittsburgh's Antonio Serrano led the way with a clutch 3-run homer in the eighth inning to secure a 3-1 victory. Game 2 saw St. Louis bounce back, rallying late for a 7-1 win as Danny Martinez's 3-run homer in the eighth put the Stallions ahead. Pittsburgh responded in Game 3 with a 4-2 win, thanks to Doug Farmer's solid pitching and another key hit from Serrano, who had a run-scoring double. The Express improved to 11-18, while the Stallions dropped to 15-14.

GAME 1 - Express Use Late Surge to Win
Antonio Serrano helped his team muscle past the St. Louis Stallions, 3-1. In the game, the Pittsburgh designated hitter went 2-2 with a home run, a double, and 2 walks. He drove in 3 runs and scored once. Pittsburgh pitcher Danny Davalos got the win, upping his record to 1-2. Bert Lopez got the loss. St. Louis falls to 14-13.

Serrano had a timely hit for Pittsburgh in the top of the eighth. With Pittsburgh trailing 1-0, he turned a 2-0 curveball into a 3-run home run. It was his 1st home run of the season, making it 3-1, Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh manager Mark Averill called it "a good, solid win."


GAME 2 - Late Rally by Stallions Secures 7-1 Win
Pittsburgh got a big-time effort from pitcher Ivan Azocar, but it wasn't enough to keep the St. Louis Stallions from winning the game, 7-1. Azocar threw 7.0 innings of shutout ball for the losing team. The win was credited to Isaiah Wilson in relief. His record improves to 3-2. Brook Coan took the loss. The Express, now 10-18, continue their slow start.

St. Louis took a 3-1 lead on Danny Martinez's 1st home run of the season. The 3-run home run, which Martinez hit in the bottom of the eighth, left Pittsburgh pitcher Brook Coan visibly frustrated.

"Trying isn't good enough in this league," said Martinez. "You've got to get results."


GAME 3 - Express Rebuff Stallions, 4-2
The Pittsburgh Express picked up a win at Stallions Grounds, knocking off the St. Louis Stallions, 4-2. On the mound for Pittsburgh was left-hander Doug Farmer. He played a key role in the triumph. The victory makes Pittsburgh 11-18.

Who knows how it might've ended, had it not been for Antonio Serrano? The Pittsburgh left fielder had a run-scoring double in the top of the third inning to put the Express on top, 2-0. For the game, Serrano had 1 double and 2 singles in 5 at-bats.

"Nice win for us," said Serrano. "Now we'll go after the next one."



Boston Patriots (15-14) @ Denver Rocketeers (15-14)
Rocketeers Win Series 2-1
Denver takes two straight after tough Game 1 loss.

Here's the skinny: The Boston Patriots and Denver Rocketeers faced off in a tight three-game series, with Denver taking two of the three contests. In Game 1, Boston edged out a 6-5 win, thanks to a clutch ninth-inning double by Jose Cooper, overcoming a strong performance by Denver’s Xavier Little, who homered and drove in three runs. Denver bounced back in Game 2 with a 4-0 shutout, as Damian Serano pitched 6.2 scoreless innings, and Tyler Townsley added a key RBI single. In Game 3, Denver secured the series with a 5-3 victory, highlighted by Boboy Nierva’s go-ahead 2-run double in the eighth inning. The series left Boston at 15-14, while Denver at 15-14 improved their record with the late-game heroics.

GAME 1 - Patriots Get Clutch Win, 6-5
The Boston Patriots had to overcome a big game from Denver center fielder Xavier Little to leave Rocketeers Field with a victory. And they did, winning, 6-5. Little was 2 for 3 with a home run and 2 walks, while scoring 2 and driving in 3. Boston goes to 15-12.

Who knows how it would've ended, had it not been for Jose Cooper? The 26-year old first baseman Cooper stroked a run-scoring double in the top of the ninth inning to put Boston up, 6-5. For the game, he was 2 for 5, including 1 double and 1 single.

"I'm just looking for a good pitch that I can hit well," said Cooper. "And not try to do too much."

GAME 2 - Rocketeers Bag 4-0 Win
The Denver Rocketeers picked up a win at Rocketeers Field, taking down the Boston Patriots, 4-0. Starting pitcher Damian Serano was a big reason why. Serano picked up the win for Denver, going 6.2 innings. He gave up no runs on 5 hits. He now sports a record of 2-4. Earning his 4th save for Denver was Michael Castillo.

Tyler Townsley dealt the Patriots a blow in the bottom of the fourth. Batting with the bases loaded and Denver leading 1-0, Townsley, who finished 3rd in the NBC in stolen bases with 38 in 1973, hit a first pitch knuckle curve for a run-scoring single.

"Not too many highlights on our side," said losing manager Bill Hurff.

The defeat makes Boston 15-13.


GAME 3 - Rocketeers Score Late, Upend Patriots, 5-3
Denver pitcher DeMario Rodriguez had a large part in his team beating the Boston Patriots, 5-3. The right-hander kept opposing batters in check throughout the game. Pat Jellison, credited with the win in relief, is now 1-2. He allowed no runs on no hits in 0.1 innings. The loss has the Patriots at 15-14.

Denver took a 5-3 lead on Boboy Nierva's 7th double of the season. The 2-run double, which Nierva hit in the bottom of the eighth, left Boston pitcher Miguel Velasquez visibly frustrated.

In postgame comments to the Denver Today, Rodriguez said, "If the effort is there, the wins will come."



New York Aces (16-13) @ Las Vegas Gamblers (23-6)
Gamblers Win Series 2-1
Las Vegas has 11 game win streak snapped.

Here's the skinny: The Las Vegas Gamblers took two out of three games in their series against the New York Aces, continuing their strong season. In Game 1, Las Vegas dominated with a 10-1 victory behind Jaylen Taylor’s complete-game performance, allowing just one run on four hits over nine innings. Game 2 saw Las Vegas win a tight 3-2 contest, with Fernando Bennett pitching effectively and David Avila's crucial double in the seventh inning helping secure the win. However, New York bounced back in Game 3 with a 9-4 victory, snapping the Gamblers 11-game win streak, led by Jonathan Mestas' 4-for-5 performance and Robby Chacon's 2-run single in the fifth inning. Las Vegas improved to 23-6, while New York sits at 16-13.

GAME 1 - Taylor in Fine Form in 10-1 Las Vegas Win
New York had no answer for 24-year old right-handed pitcher Jaylen Taylor. The Las Vegas Gamblers starter stymied Aces hitters, helping the Gamblers cruise to victory, 10-1. Las Vegas goes to 22-5.

Taylor allowed 1 run on 4 hits over 9 innings for the Gamblers. He walked 1 and struck out 6.

"We hit the ball on the barrel," said Las Vegas manager Matt Petrie.


GAME 2 - Aces Lose By a Run at Las Vegas
Las Vegas pitcher Fernando Bennett did his part in helping his team beat the New York Aces, 3-2. The right-hander kept opposing batters from doing too much damage. Derrek Sanders collected save number 9. Las Vegas, at 23-5, has sizzled in the early going.

A crucial at-bat came with a runner on 1st and no one out in the bottom of the seventh inning. That's when shortstop David Avila, who is tied for 4th in the ABC in stolen bases with 7, hit a double. The Gamblers went on to win.

"For the most part, I made good pitches when I needed to," said Bennett.


GAME 3 - Aces Pop Gamblers, 9-4
The New York Aces stopped the Las Vegas Gamblers, 9-4, behind an impressive performance from Jonathan Mestas. The 30-year old center fielder made life miserable for Las Vegas pitching. He went 4-5 with a double and 3 singles, while scoring 3. Juan Mederos, the winner, is now 1-1. He struck out 6 and walked 1 over 8 innings, while allowing 4 runs on 5 hits. New York goes to 16-13.

An inflection point occurred with one out in the top of the fifth. That's when Aces designated hitter Robby Chacon hit a knuckle curve from Bobby Rodriguez for a 2-run single. Just like that, New York was up, 4-3.

"I just tried to see the ball and put a good swing on it," said Chacon.



Cincinnati Cougars (15-14) @ Portland Lumberjacks (9-20)
Cincinnati Wins Series 2-1
Cougars stellar pitching key to series win.

Here's the skinny: The Cincinnati Cougars took two out of three games in their series against the Portland Lumberjacks. In Game 1, Cincinnati secured a 5-2 win behind Rick Satchell’s solid 8-inning performance, with Scott Reis contributing two doubles and two RBIs. Portland responded in Game 2 with a 3-2 victory, led by David Rodriguez's strong start and Lance Gregg's key RBI single in the fifth inning. The series concluded with Cincinnati winning 5-0 in Game 3, as Chris Collette dominated, allowing just one hit over seven shutout innings. Cincinnati improved to 15-14, while Portland's struggles continue with a 9-20 record.

GAME 1 - Cougars Drop Lumberjacks, 5-2
The Cincinnati Cougars defeated the Portland Lumberjacks, 5-2, in American Baseball Conference action at Portland Grounds. Cincinnati pitcher Rick Satchell had a standout performance. In 8 innings, Satchell surrendered 5 hits, while striking out 2 and walking 1. He allowed 2 runs. The win puts Cincinnati at 14-13.

The Cougars got a big at-bat from center fielder Scott Reis. For the game, Reis was 2-4 with 2 doubles and a walk, while adding 2 RBI and scoring once. In the top of the fifth, with runners on 2nd and 3rd, he stroked a 2-run double. His 5th double of the season gave Cincinnati a 4-2 lead.

"At the end of the day, it's always about your starting pitcher," said Cincinnati skipper Chris Allison.


GAME 2 - Lumberjacks Win at Home, 3-2
The Portland Lumberjacks and Cincinnati Cougars played an entertaining game for Portland Grounds patrons.

Portland Lumberjacks starter David Rodriguez pitched well against the Cincinnati Cougars at Portland Grounds, leading his team to a win, 3-2. Frank Jahr picked up his 3rd save of the season.

Lance Gregg, who is tied for 7th in the ABC with a .430 on-base percentage, helped out the Portland cause in the bottom of the fifth inning with a run-scoring single. For the game, the shortstop went 2-4 with 2 singles.

In postgame remarks, Rodriguez hailed his team's "grit."

The Cougars drop to 14-14 and continue their inconsistent start to the 1981 season.


GAME 3 - Collette Now 3-1 After Beating Lumberjacks
Chris Collette pitched a dandy of a game to help the Cincinnati Cougars beat the Portland Lumberjacks, 5-0. The loss drops the Lumberjacks to 9-20.

Collette gave Cincinnati a solid start. The right-hander allowed no runs on 1 hit over 7 innings.

"I thought we played a nice game," Collette told the Cincinnati Observer. "Good pitching, timely hitting, it was all there."



Houston Mavericks (11-18) @ Seattle Comets (14-15)
Comets Win Series 2-1
Seattle slug their way to series victory.

Here's the skinny: The Seattle Comets took two out of three games in their series against the Houston Mavericks. In Game 1, Seattle secured a 5-3 victory thanks to a strong pitching performance from Sergio Lopez and a clutch RBI single from Do-hyun Hu in the seventh inning. Houston bounced back in Game 2 with a 7-3 win, fueled by Jesus Vasquez's 3-for-5 performance, including a bases-clearing double in the first inning. The series concluded with a 5-3 Seattle win in Game 3, highlighted by Carlos Merlos' 3-for-4 performance and Kevin Richardson's 2-run single in the fourth. Seattle improved to 14-15, while Houston's struggles continued at 11-18.

GAME 1 - Down to Defeat Goes Houston, 5-3
Sergio Lopez was locked in. The right-hander led the Seattle Comets to a 5-3 win against the Houston Mavericks at Seattle Stadium. Jahiem Bryant collected his 1st save. The Mavericks fall to 10-17 and continue their sputtering start to the 1981 season.

Seattle third baseman Do-hyun Hu contributed a timely at-bat in the bottom of the seventh. With two down, he hit a fastball to right field for a run-scoring single. It was his 24th hit of the season and put the Comets ahead, 5-3.

"Sergio had good stuff. When he did get into a compromising count, he made the most of it," said Seattle manager William Ross.


GAME 2 - Houston Earn 7-3 Victory at Seattle Stadium
Spirited fans greeted the Seattle Comets for their clash with the Houston Mavericks.

Getting offensive support from Jesus Vasquez, the Houston Mavericks topped the Seattle Comets, 7-3. Vasquez went 3 for 5 with 2 doubles, while adding 3 RBI and scoring once for the Mavericks. Seattle falls to 13-15.

Early in the game, Vasquez had a bases-clearing double for Houston. It was his 5th double of the season and put the Mavericks on top, 3-0.

"It never gets old," said Vasquez. "Winning, that is."


GAME 3 - Mavericks Lose, 5-3, at Seattle Stadium
The Seattle Comets defeated the Houston Mavericks, 5-3, at Seattle Stadium. Seattle designated hitter Carlos Merlos had a superb performance. He went 3 for 4 with 3 singles. He scored 3 times. Seattle goes to 14-15.

Kevin Richardson aided the Seattle cause with a 2-run single in the bottom of the fourth. For the game, the shortstop was 1-3. He drove in 2 runs.

Merlos called the win "a collective effort."


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It's Friday May 8th, 1981.
As we enter Weekend Series 5...
Miami is the hottest team in the league with a five game winning streak. They have turned the NBC East division into a race again.
In the American Conference, Las Vegas had their 11 game win streak snapped, but they're still 17 games above .500 at 23-6.

Some great interdivisional matchups in this weekend set.
So let's get to the Action Baseball action!





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Team officials were upbeat today as Nick Perez signed an extension with the Firebirds.
He'll be calling Phoenix home for the next 5 years and will earn $5,800,000 in salary by the end of the contract.
The Firebirds GM Bryan Somers said, "We're excited to know he'll be part of this team going forward.
This is a good day for him, and we believe it makes the future for us better."

Hitting .310 to date, Perez has 1 home run and 9 RBIs. He has played in 27 games.



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Tampa Bay Storm (12-17) vs. Detroit Dukes (16-13)...
The Storm are 8 games back in the NBC East with a -18 run differential. They’ve been solid on the road (10-6), but their recent form has been up-and-down (5-5 in the last 10). The Dukes are tied for second in the NBC Central with a .552 win percentage and a +13 run differential. They’ve been inconsistent recently, just being swept by Miami and going 4-6 in their last 10 games, and will look to rebound at home. Detroit is favored, but Tampa Bay’s road record suggests they could challenge if they can maintain consistency.



Miami Hurricanes (16-13) vs. Minneapolis Blizzard (10-19)...
The Hurricanes are 4 games back in the NBC East with a -16 run differential. They’re riding a 5-game winning streak and have performed well on the road (11-9). The Blizzard are 8 games back in the NBC Central with a -21 run differential. They’ve been solid at home (9-7) but have struggled overall, going 2-8 in their last 10 games. Miami is favored with their recent momentum, but Minneapolis will look to defend their home field where they’ve been more competitive.



Charlotte Colonels (20-9) vs. Los Angeles Cobras (15-14)...
The Colonels lead the NBC East with a .690 win percentage and a +48 run differential. Despite a 2-game losing streak, they remain one of the most dominant teams in the league. The Cobras are 1 game back in the NBC West, but they’ve struggled recently with a 3-7 record in their last 10 games. They have a narrow +1 run differential and will need a strong showing at home (7-10). Los Angeles will have their hands full against a powerhouse Charlotte team, but home field may give the Cobras a fighting chance.



Atlanta Kings (9-20) vs. Phoenix Firebirds (14-15)...
The Kings are struggling with a .310 win percentage and a -27 run differential. They’ve been inconsistent on the road (5-10) and will need to turn things around to stay competitive. The Firebirds are 2 games back in the NBC West, with a -17 run differential. However, they’ve been strong in close games (3-0 in 1 Run games) and are on a 2-game winning streak. Phoenix is favored in this matchup, especially with their recent success in close games, while Atlanta will try to end their rough patch.



Dallas Rustlers (18-11) vs. San Diego Seraphs (12-17)...
The Rustlers lead the NBC Central with a .621 win percentage and a +28 run differential. Their offense has been explosive, and they’ll look to continue their momentum on the road. The Seraphs are 4 games behind in the NBC West and have a -22 run differential. While their recent form has improved (6-4 in their last 10), they face a tough challenge against a top team. Dallas’s powerful offense makes them the favorite, but San Diego could challenge if they maintain their recent form.



Chicago Fire (16-13) vs. San Francisco Warriors (16-13)...
The Fire are tied for second in the NBC Central. They’ve been dominant at home but weak on the road (5&10), and they’ll need to turn that around in this series. The Warriors lead the NBC West by 1 game, with a +19 run differential. They’ve been strong at home (9&7) and are looking to snap a 1-game losing streak. This is a pivotal series in the early going for both teams, with division standings on the line. San Francisco’s home field advantage may be the key.





Pittsburgh Express (11-18) vs. Nashville Blues (16-13)...
The Express are 5 games back in the ABC East, with a -37 run differential. They’ve been weak on the road (5-11) and will need a big effort to stay competitive. The Blues lead the ABC Central with a .552 win percentage and a +21 run differential. They’ve won 7 of their last 10 games and are strong at home (8-4). Nashville is favored in this matchup, but Pittsburgh will be looking to surprise and break out of their recent slump.



Philadelphia Fury (14-15) vs. St. Louis Stallions (15-14)...
The Fury are 2 games back in the ABC East and have a +6 run differential. They’ve been better on the road (10-10) and will look to take advantage of their strong away performance. The Stallions are 1 game behind in the ABC Central, with a +27 run differential. Their recent form has been shaky (4-6 in their last 10), but they are a solid team at home (8-8). This is a tight series with both teams evenly matched. St. Louis’s home performance and Philadelphia’s road record could make for an exciting series.



New York Aces (16-13) vs. Denver Rocketeers (15-14)...
The Aces lead the ABC East with a +18 run differential, but they’ve been inconsistent recently (5-5 in their last 10). They’ll look to build on their last win, where they snapped the 11 game win streak of Las Vegas. Denver is 8 games behind the Gamblers in the ABC West, with a +2 run differential. They’ve been solid at home (10-7) and are on a 2-game winning streak. This should be a competitive series with both teams looking to gain momentum. Denver’s home performance could give them a slight edge.



Boston Patriots (15-14) vs. Las Vegas Gamblers (23-6)...
The Patriots are 1 game behind in the ABC East but have struggled on the road (5-10). Their +8 run differential shows they can compete, but they’ve dropped their last 2 games. The Gamblers are the best team in the league with a .793 win percentage and a +62 run differential. Despite a rare loss, they remain the team to beat winning 14 of their last 16 games. Las Vegas is the heavy favorite, but Boston will look to challenge them if they can find a way to improve their road form.



Houston Mavericks (11-18) vs. Portland Lumberjacks (9-20)...
The Mavericks are 5 games back in the ABC Central, with a -43 run differential. Their road performance (4-9) has been poor, and they’ll need to snap out of their 7-game losing streak. The Lumberjacks are in a similar situation. They have the worst record in the ABC West, with a .310 win percentage and a -61 run differential. They’ve struggled at home (5-7) and have lost 7 of their last 10 games. This is a matchup of two struggling teams, but Houston has a slight edge given Portland’s defensive struggles.



Cincinnati Cougars (15-14) vs. Seattle Comets (14-15)...
The Cougars are just 1 game behind in the ABC Central, with a +26 run differential. Their road performance (5-10) has been a weak point, but they’ve won 6 of their last 10. The Comets are 9 games behind Las Vegas in the ABC West, and they have a -29 run differential. They’ve been better at home (8-8) and are looking to build on their recent win. Cincinnati is the favorite, but Seattle has the home advantage and could capitalize if they can string together strong performances.



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It's Monday, May 11, 1981… Week 5 is in the books!

As we enter Week 6 here’s what we know going in…









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Boboy Nierva, DEN, 74
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It's Monday, June 1, 1981… April and May are in the books!

As we enter June here’s where we stand…



Ernie Bewell Beat Reporter — Season So Far (April–May)

As of June 1, 1981 — two months in, and the league has shown its hand… but not all the way.

Two full months are in the books now, and if you’re looking for the clean, orderly hierarchy—one powerhouse per division, a handful of pretenders, and everybody else politely falling into line—you’re in the wrong league.

What we’ve got instead is a season with real leaders, real warning signs, and a whole lot of clubs living in that gray area where you can’t tell if you’re watching a contender… or a team one bad week away from the pack swallowing them whole.

The Big Picture: The Best Clubs Are Winning for Real

Start with the teams that don’t need smoke and mirrors.

Las Vegas (32–19, .627) is the best record on the board, and they’ve paired it with a +40 run differential (224 RS / 184 RA). That’s not a lucky start. That’s a good club.

Dallas (31–20, .608) has been the most forceful outfit in the NBC so far, with the biggest scoring punch we can see: 306 runs, and a league-best-looking +66 run differential. That’s “impose your will” territory.

Charlotte (30–21, .588) and Detroit (30–21, .588) sit right behind, both with +49 run differentials, and both with the kind of record that says, “We’ll be here in August.”

And then there’s Denver (30–21, .588)—same record class, +40 run differential (259/219)—quietly becoming the most credible threat to the Vegas order out West.

That’s the top tier, whether the standings want to admit it or not.

NBC: Dallas Has Teeth, Charlotte Has Position, and the West Is a Street Fight

NBC Central: A real race at the top

Dallas leads at 31–20, but Detroit is sitting one game back at 30–21, and Detroit’s profile looks sturdy—13–7 away and a positive run environment. This isn’t a runaway; it’s a two-horse contest that’s already starting to feel personal.

Chicago is the wild card in that division. They’re 26–25 with a nearly even run picture (220/223) and a habit of tight games (10–7 in one-run games). That can keep you afloat… or it can turn into a trap if the bounces stop bouncing.

NBC East: Charlotte leads, but the division has a wrinkle

Charlotte’s in first at 30–21, and they’ve built it the old-fashioned way: dominant at home (17–6). The wrinkle is the road: 13–15 away. That’s the only reason this division remains breathable.

Miami is three back at 27–24, but their numbers don’t flatter them: -24 run differential (194/218). That’s the profile of a team surviving the week-to-week grind, not controlling it. Still—survival counts, and June has a way of rewriting reputations.

Tampa is the strangest club in the East: 23–28, yet 16–10 away and 7–18 at home. That’s not a slump; that’s a personality disorder. If they ever reconcile who they are, they’re not dead.

And Atlanta? 21–30, but they’ve caught fire late: W5, 8–2 in the last 10. Two months in, that’s how a season can turn: not with a speech, but with ten games.

NBC West: Nobody’s in charge

This is the most unsettled division in the league. Phoenix and San Francisco are tied at 26–25, and neither club looks like a clean division winner yet.

Phoenix is playing better ball lately (7–3 last 10) while San Francisco is wobbling (2–8 last 10). Same record, opposite direction.

Los Angeles is one game back at 25–26, and here’s the tell: they’ve been deadly in tight games (9–4 one-run). That keeps you in the picture, but it’s also the kind of thing that can vanish without warning.

San Diego, at 20–31 with a -44 differential, is the clear trailer—yet even they’re sitting in a division where two strong weeks could change the entire chart.


ABC: Vegas leads the league, but the East and Central are boiling

ABC West: Vegas leads, Denver stalks

Vegas is first at 32–19, Denver sits at 30–21, and that’s the division in one sentence. The numbers say both are legitimate. The next question is whether Vegas can keep separation, because Denver is the kind of club that can win a month.

Seattle is 25–26 with a rough run profile (-43, 210/253) and a tough schedule marker (.531 SoS). That reads like a team paying the price for a hard two months. Portland is buried at 18–33 with an ugly -85 and the highest SoS listed (.536). That’s a long summer if it doesn’t turn soon.

ABC Central: Cincinnati and Nashville are the real thing

Cincinnati leads at 29–22 with a strong +59 run differential (244/185) and they’ve finished May like a club with purpose: W5, 7–3 last 10.

Nashville is right behind at 28–23, and they’ve scored plenty (269 runs, +37 differential). That’s a division built for June drama.

St. Louis has slid back to 26–25 and they’re stumbling into June on a L4 skid. Their run differential is still healthy (+32, 201/169), which tells you they’re better than this stretch—but stretches can become habits if you don’t stop them.

Houston is 25–26, negative run picture (-18), but playing decent lately (6–4 last 10). They’re not out of it; they’re just not in control of it.

ABC East: A three-way scrape behind Boston

Boston leads the division at 26–25, which tells you everything you need to know: nobody has taken command.

New York and Philadelphia are both 24–27, and Pittsburgh is already deep in trouble at 19–32 with a brutal -76 run differential. That isn’t “unlucky.” That’s “fix it or fold.”


What Two Months Have Proven — and What They Haven’t

Proven:

Dallas and Las Vegas are built like top seeds. The run differentials back it up.

Charlotte and Detroit look like real postseason pieces, even with flaws.

Denver and Cincinnati aren’t flukes; their numbers travel.

Not proven yet:

The NBC West is still unclaimed territory.

The ABC East hasn’t produced a true leader—Boston’s simply been the least unsteady.

A handful of clubs are living on one-run margins and late-game coin flips, and June is where those accounts get audited.

June 1 is where the season stops being “early.” From here on out, trends start turning into identity.




Who holds the single season record in the Action Baseball League for complete games?

Jose Contreras, ATL, 19, 1976
Tony Oubre, NY, 18, 1978
Netz Altman, CIN, 17, 1976
Jose Contreras, SEA, 17, 1980
Omar Garcia, DET, 17, 1978





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It's Wednesday, July 1, 1981… June is in the books!

As we enter July here’s where we stand…




Ernie Bewell — June in the ABL (1981)

As of July 1 — the league hits summer, and the truth starts sticking
June is the month where a season stops being a collection of early impressions and starts becoming a set of obligations. By July 1, you’re no longer “getting right.” You either are right, or you’re explaining why you aren’t.
And this league—top to bottom—has begun to show its character.
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The Two Loudest Messages in June

1) Charlotte is the class of the NBC right now.
The Charlotte Colonels (49–30, .620) didn’t just hold serve—they widened the gap and did it with authority: +72 run differential (351–279) and a W4 streak rolling into July. That’s the profile of a club that wins in multiple ways: enough offense to pressure you, enough prevention to keep you from breathing.
The only nit you can pick is that they’ve been merely ordinary away from home (21–20). But at this stage, that’s nitpicking. Charlotte is in control of their division and, more importantly, in control of themselves.

2) The NBC Central is a knife fight.
Dallas (43–36) and Detroit (43–36) are dead even at the top, and they got there by different roads.
• Dallas has the louder run profile: +56 (406–350)—that’s real scoring muscle.
• Detroit is steadier in the margins: 9–4 in extras, 14–8 in one-run games, and a division-best feel for how to win nights that don’t come easy.

But here’s the June truth: Dallas is bringing a L3 into Charlotte, and Detroit is trending the other way (W1, 6–4 last 10). When you’re tied on July 1, the club with better traction usually wins the next chapter.
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NBC: Division Notes That Matter

NBC East: The chase pack is unstable.
Miami sits second at 41–38—eight back—with a negative run picture (-17). Tampa is right behind at 39–40 and also negative (-13), but Tampa’s last ten (8–2) is the loudest “don’t forget us” statement in that division.
And Atlanta? The Kings are 31–48, but they’ve at least stopped the freefall enough to show signs of life (W2). Still, they’re 18 back; June didn’t rescue them—it just prevented drowning.

NBC West: San Francisco leads, but it’s not comfortable.
The Warriors are 43–36 with +30, and that’s good enough for first. But Phoenix is only two back at 41–38—despite a -18 run differential—which tells you that the Firebirds have been living on timing and tight edges.
Los Angeles at 38–41 looks like a club fighting its record every night: -46 run differential. And San Diego at 33–46 (-50) is in the same hard lane. Those are not small holes in July.
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ABC: Houston is strong; the West is stacked; the East is still unresolved

ABC Central: Houston has earned the lead.
Houston (46–33, .582) sits atop the division with a solid +31 run differential, and they’ve been consistent enough to survive the month’s grind. Nashville is five back at 41–38, and their +39 run differential is a real contender’s footprint—just not a contender’s record yet.
Cincinnati and St. Louis are both 40–39, both six back, both hovering around “good enough to be dangerous, not good enough to be trusted.” Cincinnati’s record split is the eyebrow-raiser: 26–12 at home, 14–27 away. That kind of travel weakness doesn’t go away by magic.

ABC West: The best division race in the league.
This is where June felt alive.
• Las Vegas (45–34, .570) leads.
• Seattle (44–35, .557) is one back and playing like a team that just found its identity: W5, 9–1 last 10.
• Denver (42–37, .532) is three back and still very much in the picture.
That’s not a race; that’s a three-team argument. And Seattle’s June—if you want to name one club that made the month feel like a turning point—starts with that 9–1 stretch. That’s how you take a season and start bending it your way.
Portland is buried at 28–51 (-107). Nothing poetic there. That’s a long, hard year.

ABC East: Boston leads, but nobody owns it.
Boston sits first at 42–37, and it’s a respectable position, but it’s not domination. Their road record is poor (22–26 away), and the division behind them is a tangle of teams stuck between “still alive” and “not good enough.”
Philadelphia is three back at 39–40, and New York is seven back at 35–44. Pittsburgh is already ten back at 32–47 (-84) and carrying damage that doesn’t heal overnight.
If June proved anything in the ABC East, it’s this: the division is still waiting for someone to take it personally.
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Wildcard Picture: The middle class is thick, and July will thin it
On the NBC side, Dallas and Detroit are tied atop the Central and also sitting at the top of the wildcard list at .544, with Phoenix and Miami clustered at .519.

On the ABC side, the wildcard is where the real tension lives:
• Seattle (.557) leads that chase group right now, with
• Denver (.532) and Nashville (.519) in the next tier,
• and a crowd behind them that can still rewrite the board with one strong run.

July is where the “just hanging around” clubs either sharpen up or fade out.
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EB’s June Bottom Line

June didn’t crown champions. But it did draw lines.

• Charlotte looks like a first-class club and is acting like it.
• Dallas and Detroit are in a dead sprint, and one of them is about to blink.
• Houston is the steadiest force in the ABC Central.
• Seattle is the team that made June feel dangerous—one game back, red hot, and not asking permission.

Now it’s July. And July doesn’t care what you were “building toward.” It only cares what you are.




So, who is the leader in the Action Baseball League in career extra base hits?

Scott Reis, CIN, 593
Antonio Serrano, PIT, 579
Mike Rabel, LV, 558
Brett Petrillo, NAS, 556
Victor Campos, STL, 542






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It's Tuesday, July 14, 1981… ABL All-Star Game!





Ernie Bewell — All-Star Game Report



ABC All-Stars 0, NBC All-Stars 7


Phoenix Grounds • July 14, 1981 • 23,600 on hand • 94° and dry desert air

Some All-Star Games are exhibitions with a scoreboard. This one was a statement with nine innings.

The National Baseball Conference didn’t just beat the American Baseball Conference—they smothered them, 7–0, and did it in a way that never once felt accidental. The NBC came out swinging, built a lead like a real club builds a lead, and then handed the rest of the night to a parade of arms that made the ABC look like they’d shown up with the wrong bats.

And in the middle of it all was Manny Flores—two hits, a double to start the show, and the swing that broke the game open. He didn’t merely win MVP. He authored the game’s meaning.


The Game Turned Early — and Stayed Turned

Bottom of the 1st: The first crack in the dam

ABC had their chance to settle in—Scott Reis walked in the top half, but the inning died quietly. No threat, no edge. That’s important, because what happens next is the NBC playing the game with purpose.

NBC’s first inning looked like real baseball, not pageantry:

Flores leads off with a double (107.5 mph off the bat).

A couple outs later, Miguel Collado doubles and Flores scores.

ABC’s defense did nothing wrong… and still found themselves down 1–0.

That’s the tone: hard contact, straight lines, no theatrics.


Bottom of the 2nd: Flores ends the suspense

The second inning is the inning that tells you what kind of night it’s going to be.

Jose Castillo doubles to start it (104.4 mph).

Myles Byrd walks.

Jorge Suarez lays down a sacrifice bunt—yes, in an All-Star Game. That’s the NBC saying: we came here to win, not to pose.

Then Flores steps in and hits a three-run home run. Not a majestic, high-arching souvenir. A 348-foot bolt that did exactly what it needed to do.

Now it’s 4–0, and the ABC dugout is already doing the mental math: “How do we scratch one against this?”

They never did.


Bottom of the 3rd: The NBC adds insult the professional way

The ABC still hasn’t hit a ball with conviction, and the NBC keeps adding weight:

Alex O’Donell singles, then Castillo triples—a triple in an All-Star Game is a man running like it matters.

Castillo scores on a sacrifice fly, then Jorge Suarez singles, and by the end of the inning it’s 6–0.

At that point, the game isn’t competitive; it’s being administered.


Bottom of the 5th: O’Donell makes it final

As if the NBC needed another reminder, O’Donell leads off the 5th with a solo home run (351 feet). That’s 7–0, and the ABC’s night is officially reduced to: try to get on base and enjoy the moment.


The Pitching: NBC Played “No Free Air”

Here’s the cleanest way to tell you what happened: the ABC finished with 4 hits, 1 walk, 7 strikeouts, and 0 runs. They had a few late base runners—two hit-by-pitches and a small rally in the ninth—but never a serious threat.

The NBC’s pitching plan was simple: one inning each, no comfort, no pattern. Nine arms, nine different looks, and not a single inning where the ABC could say, “Okay, we’ve got him timed.”

Gil Aguilar opened with a calm first: no hits, one walk, one strikeout.

Then the bullpen conveyor belt started: Murdock, Jury, Hernandez, Grimes, Contreras, Umana, Zamora, Allison—and the ABC never found a gear.

The NBC staff didn’t dominate with strikeouts. They dominated with weak contact, routine outs, and a steady chokehold on rhythm.

That’s how you throw a shutout in a game full of stars: you don’t let them get comfortable enough to be stars.


Why ABC Never Scored: Two Double Plays and No Leverage

The ABC’s few bright spots came too late and were immediately erased.

In the 5th, Jose Orozco singled, then Juan Perez struck out, and Alex Ramirez bounced into a double play.

In the 8th, a hit-by-pitch threatened to stir something, and Ramirez did it again—another double play.

In the 9th, the ABC finally loaded the bases (infield hit, HBP, single)… and then struck out twice to end it with three left on.

All night long, the ABC played the game on the NBC’s terms: short innings, low stress, no momentum.


The Stars of the Night (and What They Signaled)

Manny Flores — MVP, and it fit

Flores went 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs:

leadoff double that set the tone,

and the three-run home run that turned a lead into a wall.

But beyond the stat line, Flores had the look of a player who belongs on the biggest stage. Calm. Direct. No wasted swings.


Jose Castillo and Alex O’Donell — the “this matters” guys

Castillo went 2-for-2 with a double and a triple, scored twice, and even when he wasn’t driving in runs, he was creating pressure.

O’Donell went 3-for-4 with a home run. Three hits in an All-Star Game isn’t accident; it’s a hitter arriving locked in.

Together, those two were the second punch behind Flores that made sure this game never drifted into ceremony.


EB’s Takeaway: The NBC Didn’t Come to Share the Spotlight

Plenty of All-Star Games are polite. This one wasn’t.

The NBC played like they had something to prove—like the conference itself wanted to walk into the second half with a chin-up swagger. They hit early, they hit hard, they executed, and then they deployed pitching like a well-run operation.

The ABC came with talent, but they never found the game’s pulse. They didn’t get leverage early, and they never forced the NBC to sweat.

A 7–0 score in an All-Star Game is more than a win. It’s a message.

And coming out of Phoenix, the message is simple:

The National Baseball Conference is not here for your applause.




Who has the most major league service time in the ABL?

Ricardo Espinosa, NAS, 19 years, 146 days
Boboy Nierva, DEN, 18 years, 104 days
Preston Strate, TB, 17 years, 116 days
Bill Rambow, DAL, 17 years, 100 days
Joe Puerta, STL, 17 years, 44 days





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It's Wednesday, July 15, 1981… At the All-Star Break

As we enter traditional "second half" of the season here’s where we stand…








Ernie Bewell — ABL at the All-Star Break (1981)

As of July 15 (day after the All-Star Game) — the standings are real now
The All-Star break is where the league stops telling you what it could be and starts telling you what it is. You’ve got enough games in the book now that luck doesn’t get to hide. You can still change your story, sure—but you can’t pretend you don’t have a story.

And as we come out of the midsummer pause, the ABL has given us three truths:

1. Charlotte has been the steadiest club in the NBC.

2. The ABC has two heavyweights (Houston and Las Vegas) and one real pursuer (Seattle).

3. The “middle class” is thick—but not comfortable. A couple teams are going to fall out of it fast.
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NBC: Charlotte leads the conference, but the Central is still the headline

NBC East: Charlotte owns the room
Charlotte (54–35, .607) leads the division by eight games and does it like a club with posture: +85 run differential (400–315) and a strong home foundation (30–12). They’re not sprinting; they’re controlling pace.

The warning sign is subtle but present: 24–23 on the road and they carry a L2 into the second half. That’s not panic—just a reminder that even the top club has a lever opponents can pull.

Behind them:
• Miami (46–43, .517) is playing better baseball lately (W4), but the season-long numbers don’t flatter: -23 run differential. That’s a team winning stretches, not dominating weeks.
• Tampa Bay (41–48, .461) is living in a tougher truth: -26 differential, and their recent ten (2–8) reads like a club that limped into the break.
• Atlanta (37–52, .416) is still too far back to speak seriously about the division, even if they’ve got enough offense to be annoying on a given night (358 RS).

NBC Central: Dallas, Detroit, Chicago — a three-team tension
This is the best race in the NBC, and it has three distinct personalities.

• Dallas (49–40, .551) leads. They’ve scored 453 runs with a +64 differential—that’s muscle, plain and simple.
• Detroit (48–41, .539) is one game back and built for grind: 17–9 in one-run games and 9–4 in extras. Detroit wins the kind of games that make managers look older.
• Chicago (46–43, .517) is three back, and they’ve made their living at home (29–18) while fighting their travel (17–25 away). They’re still very much in this, but the second half is going to demand road victories they haven’t been comfortable claiming yet.

Minneapolis (39–50) has played enough respectable baseball to spoil a week (W2) but not enough to threaten the top.


NBC West: San Francisco leads, but no one’s safe

San Francisco (48–41, .539) leads the division, but it’s not a crown—it’s a helmet. They’re only two up on Phoenix and three up on Los Angeles. That’s not control; that’s survival.

• Phoenix (46–43, .517) is two back despite a negative run profile (-19). They’ve been excellent in tight games (16–8 one-run), and that’s both a weapon and a gamble.
• Los Angeles (45–44, .506) is just three back, and their last ten (7–3) says they’ve been closing. The catch is the season-long damage: -34 differential. That’s a club that has had to win against the current.
• San Diego (35–54, .393) is in trouble, and the numbers don’t argue: -75 differential and a L3 heading out of the break.
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ABC: Houston and Las Vegas lead like contenders… and Seattle won’t go away

ABC Central: Houston is the cleanest contender in the conference

Houston (52–37, .584) has the look of a first-place club that earned it: +41 differential (377–336) and a balanced record split (29–16 home, 23–21 away). They didn’t trick their way here.

What’s behind them is chaos with teeth:

• Cincinnati (46–43, .517) is six back and one of the strangest profiles in the league: 32–15 at home and 14–28 away. That isn’t a quirk anymore—that’s identity. If they don’t travel in the second half, they don’t catch Houston.
• Nashville (45–44, .506) is seven back but trending right (W3). They’ve scored 420 runs, which is real, but they’ve also allowed 396.
• St. Louis (43–46, .483) has slipped into the break on a L3.

ABC West: Las Vegas leads, but Seattle has made this a war

Las Vegas (52–37, .584) is first with the kind of numbers you trust: +49 differential and a strong home base (31–14). They look like a club that expects October.

But the most important thing about the ABC West is that it’s not a Vegas parade.

• Seattle (49–40, .551) is three back, and they’ve been good enough to make this feel like a race instead of a chase. The run differential is modest (+2), which means Seattle’s path has been a lot of close work—and close work has a cost.
• Denver (47–42, .528) is five back and steady. No fireworks, no collapse. They’re in that dangerous zone where one big run can put them right back in the camera frame.
Portland (35–54, -79) has been buried, but note the last ten (7–3). That’s not salvation—it’s nuisance. And nuisance matters.

ABC East: Boston leads, but the division is still soft

Boston is in first at 45–44, which should tell you everything: the ABC East has not produced a true boss yet.

• Boston (45–44, .506) is stumbling into the break (L3, 3–7 last ten) and still can’t buy a clean road identity (24–30 away).
• Philadelphia (42–47) is three back, also cold (L2, 3–7 last ten).
• New York (41–48) is four back and has finally shown some life (W3).
• Pittsburgh (37–52) remains the division’s cautionary tale (-69).
This division is waiting for somebody to take it personally.
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Wildcard Pressure: the second half is going to be ruthless

On the NBC side, the wildcard line is crowded with Detroit (.539) and a pile of teams at .517 (Phoenix, Chicago, Miami) with Los Angeles (.506) right behind them. That’s not a cushion—that’s a handshake line.

On the ABC side, Seattle (.551) and Denver (.528) sit atop the chase, with Cincinnati (.517) next. Nobody’s safe there either.
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EB’s All-Star Break Bottom Line

If you want the cleanest read of the league right now:

• Most complete NBC club: Charlotte (54–35, +85)
• Most volatile NBC race: Central (Dallas/Detroit/Chicago)
• Best ABC contender profile: Houston (52–37, +41)
• Best ABC division drama: West (Vegas vs Seattle vs Denver)
• Division still waiting for a king: ABC East (Boston leads at .506)

The All-Star Game is behind us. Now comes the part of the season where the standings stop being a snapshot and start being a verdict.




Here is a list of the tallest players in the Action Baseball League...

Ernesto Marroquin, HOU, 6' 7"
Tristan Davis, MIN, 6' 7"
Victor Martinez, BOS, 6' 7"
Luis Carrera, TB, 6' 7"
Victor Alvarez, ALG, 6' 6"

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