PLAYOFF UPDATE

Cincinnati and Trenton are separating themselves from the pack. Cincinnati defeated Syracuse, officially eliminating Syracuse's playoff chances. Trenton has taken the first game of the series with Milwaukee. What each team needs to do from now on out:


Cincinnati/Trenton: Keep winning! Neither team has an easier road, so just stay with the plan and hope you come out on top. Cincinnati might have the edge because they are playing at home, while Trenton is in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee: You're at a crucial stage right now, fellas. You can NOT lose any more games, period. And, you need some help from Syracuse.

Syracuse: You are playing the role of "spoiler" now. Since you've been officially eliminated from the playoffs, maybe sending Cincinnati to a couple losses will make this season a little more worthwhile.


Regardless of the outcome, the S8 AL North race has been extremely exciting to say the least. Stay tuned to find out who wins this division!




Pawtucket has one spot wrapped up, this we know. As far as the second, your guess is as good as mine. You may as well write a team name down on a piece of paper and pick from a hat. Vancouver has a one game lead over the 4-team pack, and they continue their series against a star-resting Salem squad. So, if I had to pick a favorite, I'd pick them. But in all honesty, I haven't a clue who's going to get that 2nd WC spot.




This is the only race in the NL that hasn't been figured out yet. All four divisions have champions, and we know who the Wild Cards will be. We just don't know which WC will get the better seed. Now, just our luck, Boston and San Juan are playing in the last series of the season. Boston took game one, 11-6. And, unfortunately for San Juan fans, was with superstud SP Bobby Reese getting drilled for 6 runs in 4 IP. If San Juan hopes to get that better seed, they need other players to step it up.. and in a hurry.