Eclipse League
As was the case a year ago, August has seen things tighten up somewhat, particularly in the latter part.
After running a win streak into the month that ends up at 13 games the Black Yankees look in complete control of the FC American, only to lose 7 straight at the end of the month to leave the door just a little bit ajar for the Crawfords.
The Grays have also hit a bit of a rough patch and you don't need to invite the Athletics twice to pounce when that happens, as they have done here with a strong 18-10 August to close to just 4 1/2 games.
The Red Sox and Monarchs have not let each other out of their sights with the gap never more than a game or two and they enter September locked at 68-62 with the series scheduled for October 1-3 looming as a do-or-die contest between these two fierce rivals.
Only the MoStars have maintained their strong position and they'll get to watch everything else play out from the comfortable chair with their feet up.
Monthly Award Winners
- FC BATTER OF THE MONTH: Danny Tartabull (Red Sox) 365 / 7 HR / 15 RBI.
- FC PITCHER OF THE MONTH: Nip Winters (Dodgers) 6-0 / 2.38 / 25 K / 45.1 IP.
- FC ROOKIE OF THE MONTH: Larry Hisle (Giants) 429 / 3 HR / 19 RBI.
- WC BATTER OF THE MONTH: Harry Williams (East) 325 / 5 HR / 20 RBI.
- WC PITCHER OF THE MONTH: Juanelo Mirabal (Athletics) 6-0 / 3.00 / 26 K / 45 IP.
- WC ROOKIE OF THE MONTH: Jim LaMarque (American Giants) 3-3 / 2.47 / 35 K / 51 IP.
Points of Interest
- The Royal Giants lose Nelson Dean for the season to a UCL tear.
- Jim Jeffries reaches 250 Wins for his career .
Top 20s - overall
Transit League
Only the CAC National any chance of hosting late drama.
Monthly Award Winners
- CAC BATTER OF THE MONTH: Ben Johnson (Stars) 415 / 8 HR / 30 RBI.
- CAC PITCHER OF THE MONTH: Earl Wilson (Stars) 5-0 / 2.00 / 15 K / 18 IP.
- FRC BATTER OF THE MONTH: Calvin Murray (Grays) 432 / 3 HR / 11 RBI.
- FRC PITCHER OF THE MONTH: Albert Owens (Wolves) 3-1 / 2.20 / 8 SV / 12 K / 16.1 IP.