When the schedule for this season was released, July immediately jumped out as a true test, with 25 of the 27 games on the road. and so it proves to be, as we limp to a 14-13 sectional and drop 7 games out of first at 41-32, a game behind the Cubs with the Braves still looking strong on top. Not panic stations by any means, but again we find ourselves with little room for error.
We lose Larry Lajoie for a fortnight after a baserunning mishap in the final game of the month. Given Nap is leading the NL in BA, it is a loss we can ill-afford.
Russ Ford's continued struggles cost him his rotation spot, with rookie Hooks Dauss moved into the spin in his place.
The Sens remain in control of the AL.
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