The RDBL Playoffs have been decided by less than 100 points just twice in League History, making the next week one of the most exciting we have seen since the RDBL was formed in 2013. The Spokane Fightin' Fish and Mission Viejo Maulers enter the final Period within striking distance of the Lake Merced Goutfish who have commanded the top spot for much of September.
The Goutfish and Maulers are looking to capture their second RDBL Championship while the Fightin' Fish, currently the only Franchise with multiple League Titles, are seeking their third.
Current Standings and Monday Projected Starters
Lake Merced Goutfish 1399.5 (Snell @ SF)
Spokane Fightin Fish 1377.0 (Verlander @ SEA)
Mission Viejo Maulers Maulers 1341.5 (Castillo vs. HOU)
Lunatic Fringe 1257.0 (N/A)
Idaho Taters 1116.5 (N/A)
Mt. Diablo Devils 926.5 (Kelly @ NYY)
Teams Scramble for Weekend Starters in Waivers
With MLB teams likely to alter their starting pitcher plans on the final weekend of the season, RDBL Front Offices were extremely active in Waivers Sunday night and Monday morning to grab potential replacements for projected 2-start pitchers. The Fightin' Fish hold a RDBL-high 11 projected starts for Period 27, but have five capable options on the bench if any of their projected starts are scratched.
Acuña Hot Playoffs
Ronald Acuña leads all hitters with 130.5 Playoff points, already the ninth most in RDBL History. Acuña is looking to become the first player in RDBL History to lead the league in Regular Season and Playoffs points in the same season. He smashed the RDBL Record for Most Hitting Points in a Full Season with his performance in Period 26 and will look to add onto that number this week.
Alvarez Looks to Carry Goutfish
A Playoff activation in 2021, Yordan Alvarez was an important cog in the wheel of the Lake Merced Goutfish's Championship squad. Now under a 2R/$3 deal, Alvarez is steering the ship, ranking second in the RDBL Playoffs in hitting points with a .354/.500/.732 line as GM Ryan Atkinson looks to capture their second League Title in three seasons.
Snell Looks to Join Record Books
Blake Snell is slotted for two starts in the final Period of the RDBL Playoffs as the Goutfish left-hander looks to put the finishing touches on a stellar 2023 campaign. Snell owns a 0.56 ERA and 0.88 WHIP over 32.0 RDBL Playoff innings, leading all pitchers in scoring with 145.0 points. While he's unlikely to reach Jack Flaherty's record 222.0 points set in 2022, Snell could certainly move up the ranks with a strong finish.
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