This series is a classic clash of styles, pitting Montreal's strong pitching against Charlotte's potent offense. The Blazers enter the series with a strong regular season record, but the Flyers are looking to use their potent offense to overcome Montreal's stingy pitching. The league's top Pitching vs the league's top Hitting.... who will win?! It's sure to be an exciting series!
Team Comparison
| Statistic | Charlotte Flyers | Montreal Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 97-65 | 95-67 |
| Home Record | 55-26 | 51-30 |
| Road Record | 42-39 | 44-37 |
| Runs Scored | 879 (1st) | 717 (15th) |
| Runs Allowed | 718 (4th) | 644 (1st) |
| Versus | 8-6 | 6-8 |
Charlotte Flyers Overview
The Charlotte Flyers finished the regular season with a 97-65 record, placing them 2nd overall. They had a 55-26 record at home and a 42-39 record on the road. The Flyers scored 879 runs (1st in the league) and allowed 718 runs (4th in the league). They won the season series against Montreal 8-6.
Top Hitters (vs. Montreal):
Tony Villa .438 AVG, .486 OBP, .625 SLG
Lawrence Stewart .364 AVG, .378 OBP, .523 SLG
Domingo Chavez .353 AVG, .393 OBP, .549 SLG
Top Pitchers:
Arturo Trevino 1-0, 0.00 ERA
Takiji Takahashi 1-0, 4.50 ERA
Buwono Mainaky 1-2, 5.51 ERA <-- former Wolve
X-Factor: The Flyers' strong offense, which led the league in runs scored, could be the key to their success in this series.
Montreal Blazers Overview
The Montreal Blazers finished the regular season with a 95-67 record, placing them 1st overall. They had a 51-30 record at home and a 44-37 record on the road. The Blazers scored 717 runs (15th in the league) and allowed 644 runs (1st in the league). They lost the season series against Charlotte 6-8.
Top Hitters (vs. Charlotte):
Antonio Hernandez .421 AVG, .400 OBP, .632 SLG
Reynaldo Serrano .340 AVG, .367 OBP, .638 SLG
Manny Burgus .333 AVG, .385 OBP, .625 SLG
Top Pitchers:
David Uribe 1-0, 0.00 ERA
Todd Stone 0-0, 1.50 ERA <--former Wolve
Lucio Juarez 2-0, 1.99 ERA
X-Factor: The Blazers' league-best pitching, which allowed the fewest runs in the league, could give them an edge in this series.
Prediction
Given the Flyers' edge in the season series and overall record, they are favored to win this series. However, the Blazers have demonstrated the best pitching in the league and have a strong home record, which could make this a tightly contested series. I predict the Charlotte Flyers will win in 7 games.
