With only three days left in the MLB regular season the American League Wild Card race is still crowded.
The American League Central Division has been a surprisingly competitive division this year, with all of the young teams in the division taking a major leap. In the final months leading to the end of the season the Detroit Tigers have come on strong and placed themselves in a great position for October baseball.
The Minnesota Twins’ playoff hopes are fading away after an 8-6 loss to the Miami Marlins on Thursday.
Minny stands three games out of the final wildcard spot with three games remaining against Wild Card leader Baltimore.
And for that to happen they must rely on the MLBbro pairing of Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis.
Byron Buxton has been the most important t piece of the Twins’ success for years. Constant battles against injuries have always limited his ability to help the team and this year has been no different, but he is available when it matters most this year.
Buxton homered on Wednesday night and helped the team to an 8-3 win, but he will need to come up big in the last three games of the season.
The Orioles have already clinched a playoff spot so the Twins should be hungrier and more assertive in their matchup. He will need his MLBbro teammate to do the same.
Royce Lewis, the utility stud for the Minnesota Twins, is in an absolute slump. With a batting average under .220 in September, and only one home run all month he has been disappointing in the stretch run.
However, if he can come up clutch in this final series then he can make u for it in October. If Lewis can’t contribute then the Twins will not have a chance at October baseball, something that is what the team has been striving for.
The MLBbro has battled with his own injuries this year but he is healthy now, and if he does not deliver now there will be no later for this season.
Minnesota fans are optimistic that Lewis and Buxton will come up big at home. A sweep would be great, but they should aim to at minimum win the three-game series to bolster their postseason hopes.
With slightly over two weeks remaining in the MLB regular season, teams are making their final push towards the postseason. While the playoffs are sure to be exciting, there’s always a downside; there will be good teams and players that will miss out.
The playoffs are always better with more MLBbros in it, but all of them cannot make it.
Some MLBbros such as Mookie Betts and Byron Buxton are helping to ensure their teams’ success, but others are faltering in a crucial part of the season. These MLBbros could find themselves missing out on October fun.
Michael Harris II
Atlanta Braves center fielder and MLBbro Michael Harris II experienced his toughest MLB season so far in his young career.
After a hot start, his average has dropped significantly lower than his first two seasons, but he still has delivered Gold Glove defense in the field. But his team needs more production from him to sustain their playoff hopes. The Atlanta Braves sit one game out of the third NL Wild Card slot. It will be a race to the finish.
The MLBbro has been batting slightly better in September which bodes well for Atlanta. If “Money Mike” can return to his from his first two years, it could be enough to spark another playoff berth in Atlanta.
The Seattle Mariners shortstop has not had what one would consider a good year by most standards. Batting .200 on the season with only 23 extra-base hits is far from what the MLBbro is capable of. This is the lowest batting average of his career, and it has come batting predominantly in the leadoff spot.
Despite his struggles, Seattle is four games out of the third Wild Card spot in the AL with 16 games to go. There’s a glimmer of hope. Over the past week Crawford has been better with five hits in seven days. It may be too little too late.
The American League Central race is all but over, with the Milwaukee Brewers firmly in control. The Chicago Cubs have sprinted ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals in September and the Cardinals must rely on their players to right the ship. Young phenom Masyn Winn is a wizard at shortstop and is a very capable hitter.
However, his struggles in the second half of the season have plagued the Cardinals. He has stolen bases at a drastically lower pace, and his average has dropped. In September, the final month of the regular season the MLBbro is batting .114.
As a future cornerstone of the franchise, Winn needs to find a way to regain momentum as the Cardinals are fading out of Wild Card contention, back six games of the third NL spot with just 16 games left.
The Minnesota Twins are in a very tight American League Wild Card race, and it is more important than ever that all their players are performing. One player that they need to get back into form is MLBbro Royce Lewis.
His offensive production for most of the season has helped to get the team competitive. On the season, the third baseman/designated hitter has batted .258 with 15 home runs. However, in the past two weeks he is batting under .200 with zero bro bombs.
Byron Buxton’s Injury Streak Continues: Royce Lewis Falling Behind In Counts
While the Twins are currently uncertain about the status of MLBbro center fielder Byron Buxton, they must rely on who is available. Royce Lewis is a key part of the team and integral to the potency of the heart of their lineup in Minnesota.
While he has struggled with injuries himself this season when available he has delivered until recently. A major reason he has struggled recently is due to falling behind at the plate. On the season Lewis is .306 when ahead in the count, and a measly .158 when behind. Working the count and being more selective with his swings will help him return to form.
The Twins currently have a three-game lead for the last wild card spot, but nothing is promised at this part of the season. They have lost eight of their last ten games and trending in the wrong direction.
Someone must step up for the team and Royce is a good candidate.
He has all the tools to help right the ship, and the team will desperately need him to return to form. He’s been known to carry a team for weeks. Not only to secure the wild card spot, but also to actually compete if they make it to the postseason. The team has a three-game home stand against the Toronto Blue Jays before two consecutive road series. The MLBbro bats 100 points higher at home so there is no better time to regain his confidence than now.
The second half of the MLB season is here, and teams are beginning to solidify their place amongst the league hierarchy. The Oakland Athletics have all but cemented themselves as non-playoff contenders and are destined for another season in the bottom five of the American League Standings.
One of the few bright spots for the ball club this year must be the increased development of MLBbro Lawrence Butler. Recently he has elevated his game to another level.
Through the first 69 games, the MLBbro batted a measly .179 with only two home runs and eight RBI. Once the month of July came Butler truly began to ascend. In July he has batted .417 with eight home runs and 24 RBI. This month has already seen him eclipse the rest of his season totals.
Part of his success is that the A’s have left him in the leadoff spot. He is a great table setter at the top of the lineup and that is where he has seen the most success this season batting .381(.195 in all other spots). Finding his groove at the top of the lineup has helped Oakland boast one of the best offenses in July ranking top three in the Majors in runs, home runs, average, on-base percentage, and slugging.
In five games, post All-Star Break, the MLBbro right fielder has shown no signs of slowing down. He is batting over .600 since play has resumed with six extra-base hits in five games. Butler also had a game on Tuesday in which he was a single short of a cycle in an 8-2 win over the Houston Astros.
In the same game he also threw out Alex Bregman at home plate from right field, showing that he is locked in each phase of the game right now. In just his second MLB season, the MLBbro is establishing himself as a quality player in this league.
The Triple Crown is one of the most impressive feats in all of baseball. To achieve this as a hitter a player must lead his respective league in batting average, home runs, and RBI.
To date, there have only been 27 instances of a player accomplishing this feat. The most recent winner was Miguel Cabrera in 2012 while he was playing for the Detroit Tigers. However, one certain MLBbro came very close in 2022. That player is none other than New York Yankee All-Star Slugger Aaron Judge. Fast forward to 2024 and the MLBbro is in striking distance again.
In 2022 Aaron Judge won the American League MVP in historical fashion, breaking the previous American League home run record held by Roger Maris. Judge’s 2022 season was even more incredible as he led the league in home runs and RBI but ultimately fell short in his attempt at a Triple Crown by finishing just .05 points behind the batting champ that year, Luis Arraez. The MLBbro is back at it in 2024 and is once again taking a shot at the historic milestone.
The Yankee captain is solely focused on bringing the team their first World Series championship since 2009, but his play being stellar is the best way to do that. The MLBbro has already surpassed Roger Maris as an AL home run leader, this year he hopes to join him as not only a two-time MVP but also a champion.
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