2025 A.L. DIVISION SERIES #2
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| SERIES PREVIEW – The A.L. #2 seed Fremont Cannons take on the #3 seed Coconut Creek Crushers. After a long rebuild, Coconut Creek has made it to the playoffs two years in a row. Despite only winning one more game than last season, they moved from 3rd place to tops in the A.L. West. The Cannons have made it for the fifth year in a row, and made it further than the last year when they were upset in the first round. Fremont had the narrow edge in the regular season matchup, going 7-5 against the Crushers.
Batting: Fremont was the 2nd highest scoring team in the A.L., while Coconut Creek was just behind at #3, though more than 100 runs behind. The Crushers finished 8th in home runs compared to the Cannons second-place in the category, using a balanced lineup to get things done rather than a bunch of superstars. Coconut Creek finished 3rd in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging average but behind Fremont in all three categories. Baserunning: Fremont was middle-of-the-pack in steals, while Coconut Creek was 9th. The Crushers were significantly more successful when running, at 86.5% compared to the Cannons 77.3% success rate. Coconut Creek looks to use their legs to help manufacture runs in this series. Fielding: Only a slight edge in fielding for CCC: .982 to .981 Pitching: Coconut Creek edges Fremont in team ERA at 2.88 to 2.89, 2nd and 3rd in the league. The Crushers had a bigger edge in relief ERA (2.49 to 2.71), though Fremont brings some low innings/high grade relievers to the postseason. The teams were fairly close in both strikeouts and walks, with the Cannons having a slight advantage in both. |
2025 A.L. DIVISION SERIES #1
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| SERIES PREVIEW – October Showdown: Mobsters and Crime Ready to Rumble
The air in the Midwest is getting colder, and the stakes are heating up. In a highly anticipated American League Division Series, the Chicago Mobsters will host the Detroit Crime in a seven-game playoff battle. The winner earns the right to face Fremont in the American League Championship Series. This matchup is a clash of titans from the AL Central, with the Mobsters finishing with a phenomenal 114-48 record and the Crime not far behind at 101-61. For the Mobsters, this series is about proving their regular-season dominance wasn’t a fluke. They won the season series against Detroit a staggering 11-2, outscoring them by over 200 runs and proving their offensive firepower (.263 team average, 863 runs) is elite. Key players to watch will be slugger Yordan Alvarez, who terrorized Detroit pitching during their last series, and dynamic outfielder Julio Rodriguez, who can change a game with his bat and speed. On the mound, the Mobsters’ deep rotation, led by Logan Gilbert, will look to contain Detroit’s bats. However, Detroit comes in with a major advantage: the best pitching staff in the AL, with a collective 2.76 ERA. This series will be a true test of whether the Crime’s pitching can finally shut down Chicago’s powerful lineup. Their star player is undoubtedly ace Paul Skenes, who dominated the Mobsters in his last outing. Watch for Tommy Pham and Bryce Harper to lead the offense, as they’ve shown flashes of brilliance against Chicago’s relievers. While the regular season record heavily favors Chicago, the playoffs are a different beast entirely. Detroit’s pitching is a real threat, and their ability to keep games close could be the equalizer. The Mobsters’ deep offense, however, is simply too much to contain for seven games. Expect a few close, nail-biting games, but ultimately, Chicago’s balanced attack will prevail. |
2025 N.L. DIVISION SERIES #1
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| SERIES PREVIEW – The National League Division Series matchup pits Sacramento’s overpowering offense against Columbus’s scrappy, situational approach. The Capitals led the league in nearly every offensive category, slashing .268/.336/.466 with 266 home runs and averaging 5.6 runs per game, while the Explorers relied on contact hitting, speed, and small ball, hitting .234/.294/.353 with 122 home runs and 115 stolen bases at an 83% success rate. Defensively, Columbus holds a slight edge, posting a .987 fielding percentage and allowing just 45 unearned runs, compared with Sacramento’s .986 fielding and 59 unearned runs, showing that while the Capitals can hit and run, the Explorers rarely give away free outs. On the mound, Sacramento’s rotation has already demonstrated its bite in the Wild Card, supporting the team’s high-scoring style, whereas Columbus’s pitching excels at keeping games close and letting their defense and opportunistic offense do the work. On paper, this is a classic clash of styles: Sacramento’s sheer firepower versus Columbus’s disciplined, grind-it-out approach, with the outcome likely determined by which team can impose its strengths most consistently. |
2024 N.L. DIVISION SERIES #2
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| SERIES PREVIEW – East meets West in a series that should have been rated “R” for violence with Bethesda (104-58) giving way home team advantage to Triple Creek (109-53). The two teams took turns in the 1st round knocking off the 2nd place teams in each others division as Bandicoots downed the fine Arboga Rats and the Patriots offed the Corktown Cycle. |
2024 A.L. DIVISION SERIES #2
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| SERIES PREVIEW – The upcoming series between the Chicago Mobsters and the Southbend Lynx promises to be an exciting matchup. The Chicago Mobsters, who finished first in the American League Central with a 90-72 record, are coming off a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the Coconut Creek Crushers in the Wild Card Round. They have been solid all year, led by the powerful bats of Yordan Alvarez and Alex Bregman, and backed by a stellar bullpen.On the other hand, the Southbend Lynx, who finished second in the highly competitive American League West with a 103-59 record, swept the Tijuana Bottle Rockets 4-0 in their Wild Card Round. Southbend’s success this season has been driven by standout performances from Juan Soto, Jose Altuve, and Kyle Tucker.
This series will showcase a clash of heavy hitters and strong pitching, making it a must-watch for baseball fans. Series Odds |
