Power Poll: Cardinals fly back into top 10
Article By rfagan.tsn on 24th May, 2010
Here's an amazing stat.
Entering the week, the Rays and the Diamondbacks have scored the same number of runs on the season (240); that total is tied for third in the majors. The Diamondbacks, though, have allowed the most runs in the majors (275) and the Rays have allowed the fewest (138). That's a stunning disparity—almost double the total of runs allowed.
This joint effort has the Rays and Diamondbacks on an epic pace. Even the best and worst pitching staffs in baseball history (post-1900, as defined by fewest and most runs allowed in a season) failed to duplicate that feat.
• The 1972 Orioles allowed just 430 runs during their 154-game season; the Braves were worst that year at 730 runs allowed
• The 1930 Phillies allowed 1,199 runs in 154 games; the Senators were best that year at 687 runs allowed.
• In 1996, the Tigers allowed 1,103 runs in 162 games; the Braves were the best that year at 648 runs allowed.
Amazing. Anyway, on to the poll.
John Jaso is making his case to be in the lineup. 1. Rays (1). Backup catcher John Jaso is making it hard for the Rays to keep him out of the lineup. He's hitting .349 with a 1.015 OPS this season, with 18 RBIs in just 22 games.
2. Phillies (3). Here's a strange stat swap: Ryan Howard has a higher batting average than Shane Victorino (.299 to .257) but fewer RBIs (32 to 33).
3. Twins (4). Justin Morneau is crushing the ball. He's up to a .383 average, 11 homers and 34 RBIs entering the week.
4. Yankees (2). That was a forgettable week for the Yankees; they went just 2-5 in a stretch against the Red Sox, Rays and Mets. A three-game series in Minnesota starting Tuesday doesn't promise better things on the horizon.
5. Padres (6). After allowing just six earned runs in his first six starts, young lefty Wade LeBlanc gave up eight in three innings against Seattle, the worst offensi...
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Entering the week, the Rays and the Diamondbacks have scored the same number of runs on the season (240); that total is tied for third in the majors. The Diamondbacks, though, have allowed the most runs in the majors (275) and the Rays have allowed the fewest (138). That's a stunning disparity—almost double the total of runs allowed.
This joint effort has the Rays and Diamondbacks on an epic pace. Even the best and worst pitching staffs in baseball history (post-1900, as defined by fewest and most runs allowed in a season) failed to duplicate that feat.
• The 1972 Orioles allowed just 430 runs during their 154-game season; the Braves were worst that year at 730 runs allowed
• The 1930 Phillies allowed 1,199 runs in 154 games; the Senators were best that year at 687 runs allowed.
• In 1996, the Tigers allowed 1,103 runs in 162 games; the Braves were the best that year at 648 runs allowed.
Amazing. Anyway, on to the poll.
John Jaso is making his case to be in the lineup. 1. Rays (1). Backup catcher John Jaso is making it hard for the Rays to keep him out of the lineup. He's hitting .349 with a 1.015 OPS this season, with 18 RBIs in just 22 games.
2. Phillies (3). Here's a strange stat swap: Ryan Howard has a higher batting average than Shane Victorino (.299 to .257) but fewer RBIs (32 to 33).
3. Twins (4). Justin Morneau is crushing the ball. He's up to a .383 average, 11 homers and 34 RBIs entering the week.
4. Yankees (2). That was a forgettable week for the Yankees; they went just 2-5 in a stretch against the Red Sox, Rays and Mets. A three-game series in Minnesota starting Tuesday doesn't promise better things on the horizon.
5. Padres (6). After allowing just six earned runs in his first six starts, young lefty Wade LeBlanc gave up eight in three innings against Seattle, the worst offensi...
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