September 28, 2008
AL Batting Race
Joe Mauer
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The AL batting brings two more games into the interesting category on this last day of the season. Joe Mauer leads with a .330 BA (.32954), a five point lead over Dustin Pedroia and a six point lead over Milton Bradley. Mauer can't sit on his laurels today as the Twins are battling for an AL Central title. If Mauer goes 0 for 3 with a walk, he ends up at .328 (.32768, actually). A four for four day by Bradley brings him to .33012; three for four brings him to .32771, which would give him the title. Pedroia plays a double header (weather permitting). A six for eight day by Dustin puts him at .33029, which would beat a four for four day by Bradley.
Picking up two hits appears to be the keep for Mauer. Even a two for five day raises his average to .33020, and will make it very difficult for either of the players chasing him to catch the former batting champ. Bradley, however, is safe to lead the league in OBA.
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