A rough Period 18 from the Cloverdale Clovers has added even more intrigue to what is likely to be the most chaotic finish in Roger Dorn Baseball League History as five clubs are battling it out for three coveted Wild Card spots. The Mission Viejo Maulers, Idaho Taters, Cloverdale Clovers, Lunatic Fringe and Meinert Hops are currently spread through the 4th and 8th spots in the standings, separated by just 61.0 points.
While the Division races are wrapped up and the Spokane Fightin' Fish are well on their way to their second RDBL Regular Season Title, all eyes will be on the Wild Card race over the final four Periods.
Here's what we are watching for on Tuesday as the MLB Trade Deadline is set to expire.
Maulers Send Trio to the Mound
The Maulers currently hold the top Wild Card spot and will look to strengthen that grip on Tuesday as their send Carlos Rodon (vs. TB), Jack Flaherty (vs. MIN) and Ranger Suarez (@ MIA) to the mound. The story of the Maulers recently has been a red-hot offense that leads the RDBL in scoring over the last 14 days with a .277/.349/.479 line, smashing 31 home runs and stealing 24 bases.
Kyle Tucker (.373/.458/.729) and Ha-seong Kim (.371/.480/.613) have led the way, ranking 2nd and 3rd in Hitter Scoring over the last 21 days.
Clovers Offense
The Clovers offense sputtered out of the Period 19 gates on Monday, going 3-for-33. Without an arm on the mound Tuesday, the club is in danger of falling out of a Wild Card spot for the first time all season.
Fringe Look to Make Leap
The Fringe will send Sandy Alcantara (@ ATL) and Kyle Bradish (@ TOR) to the mound on Tuesday as they look to jump into a Wild Card spot entering the day in 7th place. The Fringe rank third in scoring since Period 15 when clubs were pestering GM Tony Guglielmi to sell. Holding was certainly the right decision as the Fringe look to continue their hot streak this evening.
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