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1914 in CABA
The Mexican League North division came down to a tiebreaker game after defending CABA champion Tijuana and Mexicali both finished 98-64. The Toros took the tiebreaker game, aided by a 12.4 MVP series by Dominican catcher Mar Pavia. Although below .500 as a team, Juarez had the Pitcher of the Year in a back-to-back effort for Nick Bermea. The 24-year old from Columbus, Georgia became the first CABA pitcher to win the Triple Crown at 20-7, 1.55 ERA and 356 strikeouts.
In the South division, it was a three-team battle between Puebla, Leon, and Ecatepec. The defending champ Pumas ultimately prevailed at 98-64, ahead of the Lions (95-67) and the Explosion (94-68). The Mexican League Championship Series rematch went seven games with Los Toros again coming out on top.
Havana’s hold on the Island division was ended in 1914. Despite a 92-70 record, the Hurricanes wouldn’t keep up with Puerto Rico’s 102-60 season and a second MVP season by Pelicans shortstop Jhoyce Hidrovo and a 13.2 WAR, 119 run, 135 RBI season.
Panama again was the only team above .500 in the Continental division with a 95-67 finish. The Parrots had Pitcher of the Year Juan Mendoza and the best team ERA in the Caribbean League at 3.00 even. The Pelicans claimed the CLCS in six games against the Parrots. However, it would be Tijuana securing back-to-back CABA titles with the swept of Puerto Rico in the championship.
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