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Sept 1 1970
August was our worst month of the year with a record of 16-13. Three weeks in we were 11-11 and our lead had dropped to 9 games. It's now 12 1/2 but has been as high as 15.
Cause is lower offense. We're now rated second in runs scored. After a team batting average of .294 for a while we've dropped to .290 which takes a significant slump considering the number of prior at bats supporting the higher average.
Despite similar ratings C Milt May isn't hitting like Tim McCarver did. McCarver over performed his rating while May is under performing his. McCarver hit .343 with us (99 ABs) while May is hitting .209 (43 ABs).
Murtaugh wants to hit Cesar Tovar leadoff. I prefer Bob Bailey's higher OBP. However Bailey has 22 HRs. Against LHP Murtaugh will hit Baily third against LHP with Tovar first and Oliva second. I'm letting him do that but over ruled him against RHP where Bailey stays at leadoff.
For some reason SS Freddie Patek is hitting .310 in the 8 spot. Him and Sanguillen at .331 in the seventh spot might be why Bob Bailey has 68 RBI hitting mostly leadoff.
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