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May 2022
Recap
Monthly Record: 16-12
Overall Record: 31-20
Position: 2nd
Games Back: 4
The Good
We’re still keeping pace with the division leading Dodgers. They are still maintaining the best record in baseball at 35-16. However, at least early on in the season, the gap between them and the rest of us seems to be closing. There are a total of 9 other teams with 30 or more wins so far this year. They still might be the best team in baseball, but it looks like a lot of us have gotten stronger.
There was a lot to like on the offensive side of the ball this month. Jose Abreu swung a hot stick going .280/.345/.520 with 7 HR, and was second on the team with 25 RBIs. Tatis Jr. continues to impress - .317/.397/.606. He led the team in HR (9) and RBI (28) and was co-lead in SB (8). Corey Dickerson bounced back from his short stint on the IL and went .313/.337/.556 for the month with 6 HR. And OF Ian Miller has forced himself into the starting lineup, taking over Jurickson Profar’s spot in the team. He hit .321/.403/.459 with a team leading 10 doubles this month. He also matched Tatis Jr. with 8 SB.
The Bad
Our pitching staff was pretty pedestrian. I can’t really say that they had a bad month, but I just expect more out of them.
The Ugly
In most months, this wouldn’t even make the list, but something needs to go here. Our bullpen left a bit to be desired this month. Tyler Johnson and Keone Kela both had mediocre months. Our bullpen now ranks 10th in the NL at 3.53 and our staff as a whole ranks just 9th in walks allowed. Just a couple of things we need to keep an eye on going forward.
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