We open our 1934 campaign in emphatic fashion, belting the Cards 18-2 as Wells goes wild with 4 hits including 2 homers and 6 RBI. He is injured the following day, but thankfully it’s only minor and he’ll just need to be nursed a bit. That first week turns out to be something special, as we go 6-1 and outscore our opponents 64-12.
We keep it going, with no less than four walkoff wins and plenty of luck going our way. Then reality takes its inevitable bite during a nasty series against the Phils in which we are beaten badly a couple times and injuries to Earl Combs and then Martin Dihigo sees both off for an IL stint. A few games later, Wells is back in the wars and has to sit out a week with back tightness.
This is an excellent early test of the depth in our squad, one they pass with flying colours. The best evidence of this is a 10-5 win at the Phillies in which every starter collects at least 2 hits. We barely skip a beat until the three are back in action, nor after their return as we finish May at a stunning 32-10.
I think I'll just let the screenshots tell the story, other than to say that Lloyd Waner has forced his way into the everyday CF role with his superb form so far.
You'll see a couple names that weren't there on OD. We claim both pitcher Neck Stanley and catcher Rollie Hemsley on waivers. The latter hasn't worked out so well with him hitting just 143, and if that keeps up Ray Hayworth will be recalled. We also lock down Duke Derringer on a 5+2 extension deal for a max $84k.
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