Late Season Report

Things this season panned out much in the way that was predicted in the preseason in the fact that true parody does exist, however not quite to the degree that was predicted.

A run-of-the-mill season by the Barbarians has left them out in front again looking to run the table to end the season, and capture their second straight regular season pennant. Starting to play well of late with a revamped infield. Snakebitten in last years playoffs, if this team can get hot at the right time they will be a tough matchup for anybody.

NFL has had a surprising season, playing some above average defense and putting up a ton of runs in the early going running to an impressive record of 9-3, looking for their first top-three finish, ever. With the small ball era now dead, NFL needs an uptick in defense and pitching to make the finals.

The Knights have played quality ball all season, with the exception of a couple of lapses where the wheels came off . The Knights sit in third, still an outside shot of taking the penant. The Knights will need to play fundamental ball and avoid mental lapses to make another run.

GEA's record doesn't speak for the quality of softball that this team has played in 2009. Hittting and Pitching is much improved and this team has played in some closely contested losses. Player Personel eligibility questions will haunt this club entering the playoffs, but has a strong unit that can win on any given night. A late season win streak could improve their position.

The two time defending champ Brickyard's clubhouse was in diseray by midseason leading to some lopsided losses and doubt in their ability to play at a championship level. Existing skill players, a new righty fireballer on the mound, not to mention some of the most loyal fans in the league, and this team has an outside shot at a three-peat.

Galaxy has played well above expectations sitting in the middle of the pack with one last playoff run in the tank. Returning players from short stints on the DL could be the difference maker. Not a sure bet to win a game in the playoffs. Pitching and defense will be a key factor to winning playoff games for this club as runs have not come easy.

The Gulls had a very dissappointing season after a quality showing in 2008. Desire to win remains suspect, as does leadership. A good core of skill players could carry this team to a few much needed, moral boosting, playoff wins. Will have a very tough road to make it to the final four.

The Sandbar Pirates have played exactly as advertised this season, going eleven games without even sniffing a win. A good bet to go winless. The Pirates roster is beginning to thin out as players have started to lose interest, one and done.

Standings

1. Barbarians 9-2

2. NFL 9-3

3. Knights 8-3

4. GEA 6-5

5. Brickyard 5-5

6. Galaxy 5-6

7. Gulls 1-8

8. Sandbar 0-11