Minor League Monday: September 13, 2021

- Dawson Haywood

One Week Left

Summary

Our favorites to finish on top, the Greensboro Grasshoppers, lost their second series all series long at the most inopportune time. With one more series left in the season, unless Down East and Durham get swept, the Grasshoppers are likely not going to finish on top even after a consistent season. Though we have been rooting for the Grasshoppers all season long I will not let my bias get the best of me. The Wood Ducks or the Bulls are going to finish the season as the #1 team unless a miracle happens and reasonably so. 

The Mudcats' poor performance against the Wood Ducks have allowed for the Woodpeckers to creep into the Top-5 once more. If the stars align correctly for the Woodpeckers they have a real shot at finishing this season at the #4 or even #3 spot after spending a large amount of time at the bottom of the standings with the Cannon Ballers. 

Speaking of the Cannon Ballers they did not lose their series this week! Though they have had a rough season in that brand new stadium, they find themselves out of the #10 spot due to the Crawdads being on a 14 game losing streak. Though they have the worst record in the season these are power rankings and the goal is to be the strongest team leading into next season. 

With one week left we can confirm a few things, Down East or Durham will finish as the #1 team. The Greensboro Grasshoppers have captured the hearts of everyone following this series. The Woodpeckers, if they can finish strong, had the biggest turnaround of the season. Charlotte likes the #7 spot, has caught feelings, and will not let go. 

One week left! Stay tuned for next weeks blog as we announce our #1 team!

Standings
#1 (+1): Down East Wood Ducks: (68-46) +4 -2 (Series: 12-3-1)
#2 (+1): Durham Bulls: (72-42) +4 -3 (Series: 14-3-2)
#3 (-2): Greensboro Grasshoppers: (71-43) +2 -4 (Series: 9-2-8)
#4 (-): Asheville Tourists: (50-60) +3 -3 (Series: 6-9-4)
#5 (+1): Fayetteville Woodpeckers: (52-62) +3 -3 (Series: 6-9-4)
#6 (-1): Carolina Mudcats: (65-49) +2 -4 (Series: 8-7-4)
#7 (-): Charlotte Knights: (44-70) +2 -4 (Series: 5-10-4)
#8 (+1): Winston-Salem Dash: (41-72) +2 -4 (Series: 2-10-7)
#9 (+1): Kannapolis Cannon Ballers: (35-79) +3 -3 (Series: 3-12-4)
#10 (-2): Hickory Crawdads: (45-66) +0 -6 (Series: 4-9-6)


Last Week's Standings
#1 (+1): ​Greensboro Grasshoppers: (69-39) +5 -1 (Series: 9-1-8)
#2 (-1): Down East Wood Ducks: (64-44) +4 -2 (Series: 11-3-1)
#3 (-): Durham Bulls: (68-39) +3 -3 (Series: 13-3-2)
#4 (+2): Asheville Tourists: (47-57) +5 -2 (Series: 6-9-3)
#5 (-1): Carolina Mudcats: (63-45) +2 -4 (Series: 8-6-4)
#6 (+1): Fayetteville Woodpeckers: (49-59) +3 -3 (Series: 6-9-3)
#7 (+1): Charlotte Knights: (42-66) +4 -3 (Series: 5-9-4)
#8 (-3): Hickory Crawdads: (45-60) +0 -6 (Series: 4-8-6)
#9 (+1): Winston-Salem Dash: (39-68) +3 -2 (Series: 2-9-7)
#10 (-1): Kannapolis Cannon Ballers: (32-76) +2 -4 (Series: 3-12-3)