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Let's begin with the pitching. While it is true that the team's bullpen has struggled lately, it is also a fact that the club continues to lead the league with a 4.39 team ERA. What's more, three of the Goldeyes starters -- Bear Bay, Ace Walker and Andrew Cruse -- are among the Top 10 pitchers in the league and a fourth starter -- Bill Pulsipher -- would be if he'd been pitching all season.
"It's the calm before the storm," Walker said of his team's approach right now. "I think we have the maturity on this team to turn it on when we need it on."Then there's this piece of mixed blessing: While it's true the Goldeyes were still just three games out of first place despite their recent skid and already have a playoff spot locked up, it is also true that this team hasn't been completely right for a very long time. Consider: Since July 1, the Goldeyes have a 21-27 record, not exactly the stuff of champions.See the full content of this document
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Never Fear, Faithful Fans
Goldeyes not burning it up, but looking good for strong playoff run
They'd lost eight of their last 10 games, 11 of their last 15 and a lead in the Northern League standings that they had owned almost exclusively since Opening Day.There were, in ot...See the full content of this document
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