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Dogfight in the Minoso
Dogfight in the Minoso as the BVL enters its 4th month.
The Bergen Bullies moved to the rarified air of a first place tie with Falls Church on the strength of a league-best 21-9 June record. However, Westminster and Addison remain in close contention as only 4 games separate four teams in the Minoso division.
The San Ybel Islanders continue to dominate the Gaedel division with another strong month (19-11). The Islanders are a league-best 22-8 against divisional opponents, followed by Lake County at 20-10. Bergen is 33-21 against non-divisional teams to lead in that category.
The Bullies rookie, Garrett Jones had a stellar June, amassing season totals of 23 HR's, 68 RBI, and a .656 slugging percentage to league Bergen. Jones will have to spend the month of July in the minors.
Ryan Braun of Addison has a slight batting average lead over Jersey's Yunel Escobar, .358 to .352. Lake County's Adam Wainwright leads with 11 wins, and Javy Vazquez a sparkling 1.70 ERA, but the Commuters sit 3rd in the Gaedel, 8 games out of first place.
2011 non-lottery draft holds some unfamiliar names, as The Chowdaheads (2nd) and the Stars (4th) battle for the Strasburg rites with the Tuxedos (1st), and Jersey (3rd.) The initial round of our Vegas draft looks to be interesting as many major league teams have called up promising rookies.
KEY JULY MATCHUPS: Bergen at Falls Church, Addison at Westminster, San Ybel at Lake County, Falls Church at Galway, San Ybel at Westminster.
VEGAS 2011 – The Vegas cabana is beckoning and hopefully Chris brings the squeaky cheddar cheese curds to go with the beers. Make your plans now!
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Chris Behlmer, and