And away we go! 57 to play, 1 game back of Seattle, 6 back of Houston. For a “non-contending year” this is quite the contending year. Now to get it to the finish line...
Chapman Stays In The #2 Hole
It was heartening to see Matt Chapman batting 2nd last night, because that’s where he needs to be the rest of the season regardless of DH or no DH, LHP or RHP. Chapman’s OBP for the season now stands at a robust .360, tied for best on the team with Jed Lowrie. Remarkably, Chapman has no platoon splits here, carrying a .