The Oklahoma City Comets wrapped up their regular season with a tight 2-1 victory over the El Paso Chihuahuas, and guess what? They officially snagged the best record in the entire Pacific Coast League, finishing at a stellar 89-50! Alek Thomas was absolutely clutch in the finale, knocking a triple in the eighth inning that drove in the winning run. This team has battled all year, and seeing them close out the regular season on top just feels right.
Ehrhard’s Historic Season Puts The PCL On Notice
While Thomas delivered the game-winning blow, we absolutely have to talk about Zach Ehrhard. His season has been nothing short of legendary! This dude hit his 30th double and walked, but here’s the real kicker: he scored *both* runs for Oklahoma City on Sunday. That pads his PCL-leading total to a mind-boggling 120 runs scored this season! One hundred and twenty runs! That’s the most by a Dodgers minor leaguer since Albuquerque Dukes outfielder Lemmie Miller scored 122 way back in 1983. Ehrhard’s final regular season line is ridiculous: .291/.400/.472 with 20 home runs, 28 steals, and 94 walks. He even finished second in the PCL in hits with 155. What a performance all year long. This guy is a force.
Kim’s Diamond Dilemma, & The Road Ahead
It wasn’t all sunshine and triples for everyone on the Comets. Hyeseong Kim had a tough Sunday, going hitless in four at-bats, which wrapped up his Triple-A season at a .262/.330/.345 slash line and a 79 wRC+. His 43 games with the Dodgers this season weren’t much better. You’d think that kind of inconsistency would close the book on his immediate future, right? Not so fast. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts isn’t counting him out, saying, “My expectation is he will be here in the off week, and potentially be in the conversation for the postseason because he has the ability to run, play defense, and steal a base.” Roberts admitted Kim’s offense hasn’t been consistent, but that versatility might just be enough for a bench spot. Meanwhile, Emmet Sheehan and reliever Kyle Hurt just got called up to the Dodgers, while Seth Halvorsen was optioned back to Oklahoma City.
Beyond our Comets’ stars, some other PCL players put up monster numbers this season. James Tibbs III led the PCL in walks (108), extra-base hits (65), and total bases (278). Ryan Fitzgerald led the league in hits (172) and doubles (35). Cole Irvin led the PCL in ERA (3.33) and wins (12). So, the Comets are officially PCL champions heading into the next phase! What’s next for our squad? The Pacific Coast League championship is on deck! You know they’re hungry to take that trophy home after this incredible regular season. Let’s go!
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Originally reported by True Blue LA.
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