The Race for .250

It was only mid September 2006 when Sir Freddy Sanchez and Miguel Cabrera were locked in a virtual dead heat for the NL batting title, each just shy of .350. Less than a year later, two Pirate sluggers are dead locked in a nearly epic struggle...only 100 points lower.

Last night, Adam LaRoche banged out an astonishing 3 hits, while Jason Bay, the Titanic of outfielders, went 0 for 2, locking the two sluggers at .246. "Wow, I had no idea my numbers were identical to Jason's", said a surprised LaRoche, "this has truly been a remarkable season." Remarkable, indeed. One clubhouse report revealed that the duo is also excited about the protential of combining for 300 strikeouts. "Let's see A Rod and Jeter do that!" exclaimed Bay, as he practiced his 'caught looking' check swing. We wish the best of luck to both sluggers in all their dubious quests.

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