NALB - August 2009

K. Fields
2010-10-06T19:04:17-04:00
Baseball

The division leads lengthened a bit in August, but there are still some good races heading into September. The narrowest lead belongs to the Stade Maples. The Maples edged to a one game lead over the Key West Corals.

The Brooklyn Knights had their best month of the season, posting a 23-5 record. At the other end of the spectrum were the Dunedin Otters. Owner Roberto Estalilla had enough of the team’s lackluster play. On August 16, he fired manager Filiberto Escalantes and general manager Jorge Medina. Escalantes came to the Otters after previously managing the Luisville Beasts. Under Escalantes, Dunedin posted a league worst 51-111 record in 2008. With a 33-88 start in 2009, the Otters decided it was time for a change. Miguel Vipal took over as the Dunedin skipper. The Otters played much better under Vipal, finishing August with a 7-7 record, including six wins in their last eight games.

August 2009 awards:

League 1
Batter of the Month: Hooks Goetz (Brooklyn Knights)
Pitcher of the Month: Hap Bedford (Cornfield Axemen)
Rookie of the Month: Raúl Mendoza (Luisville Beasts)

League 2
Batter of the Month: Shayne Kimpel (Stade Maples)
Pitcher of the Month: Lewis Mcgrew (Washington Allies)
Rookie of the Month: Merkin Sartuche (St. James Crusaders)