The Sounds gained 2.5 G on the International League leading Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs - they remain 4.5 GB with 12 to play. Yet, the Carolina Mudcats saw their divisional lead whittled down to 1.0 G with their recent tough Home series and a very hot Lynchburg Hillcats team. OH, and the Muddies will take that slim lead to Lynchburg this week. It goes without saying: major divisional implications on the line. I think the Muddies 'should' aim for a series split. Anything better? Gravy. Anything worse? 😬
Meanwhile, the Timber Rattlers, after their surprising 4-2 series win vs second place Cedar Rapids, have suddenly gained 3 G on first place Quad Cities - losers of five straight. They are now a mere 4.0 GB with 12 to play. Incredible. And, the Biloxi Shuckers really paved the way toward a divisional first half win and a playoff berth with last week's 5-1 Home series tally vs Montgomery. The Biscuits are now tied with Pensacola for second place. They remain 6.0 GB with 12 games to play. I can taste that Shuckers first half title but they are not out of the proverbial woods yet. Still work to do.
At 18-10, the ACL Brewers lead their division by 1.0 G over the ACL Angels. They trail the League leading ACL Giants by 2.5 G.