Bobby Vadnais follows through on his second game-deciding home run in as many weeks, leading the Stops to a league-best 4-0 start.
Week two saw a number of standout performances and more close games. So far, it seems the introduction of the short mound has quelled the walkfests of seasons past and increased balls in play. Check out the newly updated stats section and decide for yourselves.
Power Rankings After Week Two
1. Bilabial Stops (4-0)
Last Week: #1
The Stops are the lone unbeaten atop the standings. One-armed Pirate Bobby Vadnais delivered a game-winning homer again and Nick Usoff stayed in control for a 2-1 win over the West Coast Washout. The offense came alive in the nightcap, scoring a 12-0 shutout with Eddie Brown on the mound. They'll look to keep the streak alive this week against ISO Pale.
2. Sheryl Crows (3-1)
Last Week: #3
The Crows plated 11 in the opener and Paul Rogers cruised on the mound. He gave up his first two hits via infield pop-up, but the defense was otherwise tight. The Crows came up short in rallying from an 8-1 deficit, but a time limited game saw the game end 8-4 with the tying run at the plate. They'll be tested again on Sunday against the RBI Steaks.
3. 100% Real Juice (3-1)
Last Week: #2
Adam Brickett returned to the mound in Game 1, but the fireballer was touched up by the Sherly Crows to the tune of an 11-0 loss. Epo Olivares pitched the Juice to victory in Game 2 with an 8-4 win that wasn't as close as the result suggests. Their pitching and defense will need to tighten up against the hot-hitting Mighty Knucks.
4. Mighty Knucks (3-1)
Last Week: #5
The Knucks continued their high offensive output, belting another 8 home runs in a doubleheader sweep of ISO Pale. Brandon Wallach was victorious in his season debut and Alex Hatch continues to rake. 100% Real Juice could be their toughest matchup yet. A doubleheader split or better would put them in great shape for playoff run.
5. RBI Steaks (0-2)
Last Week: #6
Perception is reality, and the Steaks are the beneficiaries of a one-spot bump while inactive. Their late-day matchup against the Crows this Sunday could either put them back in contention or make their situation a dire one.
6. West Coast Washout (1-3)
Last Week: #4
The Washout's defense stranded runners and limited damage against the Stops, but their offense was punchless in defeat. Their bats will need to wake up quickly if they want a shot at the playoffs. They face the winless Wiffers this Sunday.
7. ISO Pale (0-4)
Last Week: #8
Pale remained winless but showed signs of life offensively, leading a powerful Knucks team 4-3 early. Though they couldn't seal the deal, they showed they can keep it close. They'll look to induce more weak popups this Sunday against the Bilabial Stops.
8. Wiffers (0-2)
Last Week: -
The Wiffers were inactive, so they earned no style points.
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