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Eugene Church · 02-01-2018, 03:46 PM

THE ISLANDIAN TIMES
Friday, September 1, 2056

SEPTEMBER SURGE OR SWOON?
Six Islandian Pro Alliance Divisions are still up for grabs going into the final month of the season... it's September - time to splurge, surge and soar -- or heaven forbid -- to slump, swoon and go home for the winter... two divisions have been wrapped up so far -- powerhouses Midway in the Tycobbian East and Turon in the Tycobbian South -- both clubs are ahead by 10 or more games.

The best pennant chase is in the Tycobbian West between the Arlon Champions (86-52), Denton City Redbirds (85-53) and Kenwood Wildcats (83-55)... all three are jammed packed with only three games separating them with 16 games to go... they are all sizzling heading into September... it should be quite a finish... the survivor will definitely be one of the prime Pro Cup contenders this year... the TU West is one of the toughest divisions, with solid teams top to bottom... six of the clubs have .500 or better records.

Just like last year the White River Rascals (73-68) and Oxford Red Caps (73-65) are battling it out again in the TU North... the Rascals won it last year by the slimmest of margins, but the Red Caps were the preseason favorite... they are both deadlocked for the top spot this year... it's still too close to call... technically, four other clubs are still in the race, but not likely to overtake the two leaders... in a big surprise White River made it to the Pro Cup Finals last season, falling to champ Wynnamac in six games... the TU North is the weakest division in the IPA... don't expect the division champ to go far in the playoffs... however, I think I said the same thing last year.

There are two pretty good races going on in the Ruthlandian Union... the Far Mountain Redhawks (82-56) are trying to fend off the Taranto Tars (79-58) in the RU North race... both are solid clubs with very good pitching and home-run power... the winner should do well in the postseason... heading into the final weeks of the regular season the Redhawks have a three-game lead over the Tars... Far Mountain won the pennant last year in a torrid battle with Taranto and the Valmara Vipers.

The Ruthlandian East is also close... currently the upstart Eastshore Cotton Kings (86-52) are three games ahead of reigning Pro Cup champion Wynnamac (83-55)... both teams are talented with fine pitching and good bats... both will be threats in the postseason playoffs... the Sundowners are better than they were last year, but the Cotton Kings are a potent force, too... the windup will be exciting.

Over in the Ruthlandian South, five games separate the first-place Waleska Westerners (77-61) and two teams tied for the runner-up spot, the St. John Crusaders (72-66) and last year's winner and this year's favorite, the Grand City Cybercats (72-66)... with the fourth-place Valka Blackhawks (71-67) and fifth-place Crystal Lake Skippers (70-68) lurking within striking distance... doubtful if anyone can catch Waleska... none of the teams, including the Westerners, are playing much better than .500 going into the last few weeks of the season... regardless of whoever wins the division flag, they will probably lose out in the first round of the Pro Cup playoffs.

Over in the Ruthlandian West, the Middlefield Roosters (87-51) have prevailed, but they haven't dominated the division this season... yet the Roosters go into September with a safe seven-game edge over the second place Sligo Rovers (80-58)... Middlefield is seeking its eighth consecutive RU West crown... and will head into the postseason as one of the top contenders... the Roosters have not been able to get past Wynnamac the last two years.

The mighty Midway Wolves (89-49) are 12 games in front in the Tycobbian East on the way to a fourth flag in a row... just about the same for the talented Turon Typhoons (86-52) in the Tycobbian South... the Typhoons have a 10-game bulge ... it will be their fourth title in five seasons... both are primed for the postseason and ready to add another Pro Cup to their collections.

02-01-2018, 03:46 PM	#5662
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,903	THE ISLANDIAN TIMES Friday, September 1, 2056 SEPTEMBER SURGE OR SWOON? Six Islandian Pro Alliance Divisions are still up for grabs going into the final month of the season... it's September - time to splurge, surge and soar -- or heaven forbid -- to slump, swoon and go home for the winter... two divisions have been wrapped up so far -- powerhouses Midway in the Tycobbian East and Turon in the Tycobbian South -- both clubs are ahead by 10 or more games. The best pennant chase is in the Tycobbian West between the Arlon Champions (86-52), Denton City Redbirds (85-53) and Kenwood Wildcats (83-55)... all three are jammed packed with only three games separating them with 16 games to go... they are all sizzling heading into September... it should be quite a finish... the survivor will definitely be one of the prime Pro Cup contenders this year... the TU West is one of the toughest divisions, with solid teams top to bottom... six of the clubs have .500 or better records. Just like last year the White River Rascals (73-68) and Oxford Red Caps (73-65) are battling it out again in the TU North... the Rascals won it last year by the slimmest of margins, but the Red Caps were the preseason favorite... they are both deadlocked for the top spot this year... it's still too close to call... technically, four other clubs are still in the race, but not likely to overtake the two leaders... in a big surprise White River made it to the Pro Cup Finals last season, falling to champ Wynnamac in six games... the TU North is the weakest division in the IPA... don't expect the division champ to go far in the playoffs... however, I think I said the same thing last year. There are two pretty good races going on in the Ruthlandian Union... the Far Mountain Redhawks (82-56) are trying to fend off the Taranto Tars (79-58) in the RU North race... both are solid clubs with very good pitching and home-run power... the winner should do well in the postseason... heading into the final weeks of the regular season the Redhawks have a three-game lead over the Tars... Far Mountain won the pennant last year in a torrid battle with Taranto and the Valmara Vipers. The Ruthlandian East is also close... currently the upstart Eastshore Cotton Kings (86-52) are three games ahead of reigning Pro Cup champion Wynnamac (83-55)... both teams are talented with fine pitching and good bats... both will be threats in the postseason playoffs... the Sundowners are better than they were last year, but the Cotton Kings are a potent force, too... the windup will be exciting. Over in the Ruthlandian South, five games separate the first-place Waleska Westerners (77-61) and two teams tied for the runner-up spot, the St. John Crusaders (72-66) and last year's winner and this year's favorite, the Grand City Cybercats (72-66)... with the fourth-place Valka Blackhawks (71-67) and fifth-place Crystal Lake Skippers (70-68) lurking within striking distance... doubtful if anyone can catch Waleska... none of the teams, including the Westerners, are playing much better than .500 going into the last few weeks of the season... regardless of whoever wins the division flag, they will probably lose out in the first round of the Pro Cup playoffs. Over in the Ruthlandian West, the Middlefield Roosters (87-51) have prevailed, but they haven't dominated the division this season... yet the Roosters go into September with a safe seven-game edge over the second place Sligo Rovers (80-58)... Middlefield is seeking its eighth consecutive RU West crown... and will head into the postseason as one of the top contenders... the Roosters have not been able to get past Wynnamac the last two years. The mighty Midway Wolves (89-49) are 12 games in front in the Tycobbian East on the way to a fourth flag in a row... just about the same for the talented Turon Typhoons (86-52) in the Tycobbian South... the Typhoons have a 10-game bulge ... it will be their fourth title in five seasons... both are primed for the postseason and ready to add another Pro Cup to their collections. Attached Images Last edited by Eugene Church; 02-02-2018 at 01:55 PM.