The Roller's stand a half game behind the Florida Christians so far this season with a record of 17-14, 5th best in the LP2. They've played decently at times, but have struggled in front of the home crowd with a 5-9 record.
The offense has been led by the 3-4 hitters Mickey Mantle and Miguel Cabrera.Mantle has shaken off a slow start to post a .309/.463/.670 line with 9 homers, 26 runs and 28 walks. Cabrera has given him plenty of protection, he's at .320/.343/.586, also with 9 homers to go with his 29 RBI's.
The Roller's are just 6th in the LP2 in runs and the struggles of Raffy Furcal (.181/.267/.286), Eric Chavez (.248/.297/.410), Jeff Kent (.261/.317/.405) and Todd Helton (.278/.340/.495) are a big reason why.
On the mound, Tim Hudson has gotten off to a strong start posting a 3.28 ERA in 6 starts (3-2). Ace Chris Carpenter (3-2, 3.61) and Brandon Webb (4-2, 3.79) have also been very good. In the bullpen, Scot Shields and Brad Lidge have struggled (combined 6.53 ERA, although with 44 k's in 30 1/3 innings), but they have been picked up be tremendous work from Chad Qualls (1.62 ERA), Brad Thompson (2.20), Cliff Politte (3.12) and Juan Rincon (3.86).The Roller's have two more games with the Sun City Devils, before facing the NY Knights and South Side Soldiers. Management continues to try and work a deal to help solidify the team before division play begins on the 31st of May...
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Nice article. Your pen has struggled. I'd hate to see what will happen when Mantle and the pen get it together!
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