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6/12/2083
Midway through the month of June, the Broncos continue to play extremely well. Denver began the month by taking two out of three against the Southeast Division-leading Dolphins, then swept a three game series with Nashville, and then followed that up with a four game sweep of Atlanta. Having now won seven consecutive games, the Broncos own the best record in baseball at 44-19, and they hold a commanding 13 game lead in the Central Division. Grand Rapids, Green Bay, and Tucson are tied for second place with records of 31-32.
Lee Chappel has already homered four times this month, while Ellis Bolling has delivered three.
Ray Lockridge tossed a three hit shutout against Nashville, while Alexis Vazquez's two homeruns led the offensive attack in a 12-0 rout.
Two of Chappel's homeruns came in an 8-6, 10 inning victory over Nashville.
Several bench players have also made nice contributions this month. Armando Navarro delivered 2 triples and 3 RBI in a 5-1 victory over Atlanta. Adrian Mingo was 5 for 5, with 3 RBI, and 2 runs scored in a 6-3, 11 inning victory over Atlanta. So far this month, Mingo has gone 8 for 18 with 5 RBI and 6 runs scored. Backup catcher Greg Lauritsen has gotten two starts so far this month, and he has posted 2 hits each time.
Up ahead for the Broncos are five games against the Charlotte Panthers and Kansas City Royals, both of whom occupy last place in their respective divisions. Charlotte, which has scored the fewest runs in baseball, is tied with Harrisburg for the worst overall record, at 23-40. It should be pointed out, however, that those same Panthers have gone 3-3 so far this year against Denver. They may be the worst team in the league, but they aren't a complete pushover.
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