As they have done so often, the Bucs show plenty of heart in August despite their overall form remaining somewhat spotty. They, for the time being at least, repel a strong challenge by the Cards, who draw level with them and then ever-so-briefly poke their noses in front, only for Pittsburgh to string together 7 wins to round out the month with a 16-10 record.
Big Poison leads the bats, winning the monthly award for his commanding 388/480/660 with a homer and 17 ribbies. Little brother Lloyd will be seeing more action after regular CF Curt Walker is lost for essentially what's left of the season to a knee injury. Beck belts 9 HR for the month and is clearly benefitting from Mackey's presence. Biz himself goes deep 5 times. Still no sign of Lefty O'Doul, despite expanded rosters kicking in. He's set to win the TC at AAA so I find this utterly bewildering.
Dave Brown turns it around and then some, going 7-1 / 1.75 to also win the monthly gong. Foster is still going strong (his 18 wins lead the club) but Streeter's form must be of grave concern and with 56 Varieties also seemingly not up to the task, the bottom end of the rotation leaves them really vulnerable.
As with the Bucs and Cards, the Sox and Yanks continue to jockey for position, with Boston now holding the slight advantage. Detroit's challenge is killed off by an awful 8-16 month, leaving the other two to fight it out again.
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