Playoff Preview: #7 Harrisonburg vs. #2 Luray

#7 Seed: Harrisonburg

Overall Record: 19-25 .432

Record Last 10 Games: 6-4

Record Last 5 Games: 3-2

Team AVG/OBP/SLG: 237/312/342

Team ERA, BB/9, K/9: 3.80, 3.5, 8.4

Runs Scored, Runs Allowed: 167 RS, 211 RA

Hitters to Watch: Drew Johnson 364/413/558; Michael Precise 275/326/444

Pitchers to Watch: Garrett Parker 3-4, 2.93; Eric Thomas 3-2, 3.20; James Kennedy 4-4, 3.95; Chase Sonen 1-2, 2.21, 4 saves; Justin Wood 2-1, 2.01, 3 saves; Greg Bartleski 1-2, 2.90

#2 Seed: Luray

Overall Record: 30-14 .682

Record Last 10 Games: 6-4

Record Last 5 Games: 2-3

Team AVG/OBP/SLG: 270/356/420

Team ERA, BB/9, K/9: 2.99, 3.9, 10.1

Runs Scored, Runs Allowed: 272 RS, 178 RA

Hitters to Watch: Jeff Jefferson  321/385/519; Ryan Schmipf 379/446/667; CJ Lauriello  325/389/429; Jeremy Cruz  312/360/538; Justin Miller 321/377/429; Adam McClain 275/362/456; Chris Rey 263/358/394; Austin Markel 260/350/496

Pitchers to Watch: Travis Smink 5-0, 1.70; Drew Rucinski 3-1, 0.85; Kyle Cichy 3-1, 1.96, 3 saves; Alex Wimmers 4-1, 2.11, 3 saves

Overview: On paper, this one looks like a mismatch. Luray has been at the top of the league all year long, they have a powerful lineup and excellent pitching. The Turks have struggled to score runs, but their pitching has been strong, especially out of the bullpen. To add to matters, Luray swept the regular season, 4-0. However, these teams have a longstanding rivalry, so it should be an exciting series!

**Edit: I just received word that Drew Johnson has played his last game for the Turks. That will make it tougher for the Turks to score runs...

Comments

[GeneralsSignGuyMike]

My prediction Luray wins series 2-1