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Blockbusters Ink SP Mitchell to Extension
Wednesday, October 5th , 1977
The latest news from the BNN reporters following the Los Angeles Blockbusters is that an agreement has been reached with Larry Mitchell to continue as their starting pitcher for another 4 years.

In 20 starts this season, Mitchell has notched a 5-13 record and a 3.71 ERA.
Seagulls Advance to League Championship Series
Tuesday, October 4th , 1977
The San Francisco Seagulls said they felt the Divisional Round with the Los Angeles Pobladores would go the distance.

But it didn't end up being that difficult, as San Francisco advanced to the League Championship Series with a 6-0 score, to clinch the series 4-2 at Mission Field.

"Whether it goes to the final game or not, we faced a good team and got the job done. It's a big momentum boost for us," said Jose Sosa, who was named series MVP. "We're all feeling good about our chances to win the World Series."

For the series, Sosa hit .500 with a .538 on-base percentage. He had 0 home runs, drove in 2 RBI and scored 5 runs.

The San Francisco Seagulls will play against the Montreal Habitants in the next round. Montreal won their series against the New York Empires 4 games to 1. The League Championship Series schedule will be announced after the Divisional Round finishes.

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Bulls Win Divisional Round
Tuesday, October 4th , 1977
The Kansas City Bulls are one step closer to the World Series.

The club prevailed 9-2 at Allegheny Field tonight to eliminate the Pittsburgh Industrials and advance to the League Championship Series.

The Bulls won the series by a 4-2 margin, with right fielder and series MVP Ken Durick leading the way.

"I'm proud of all the guys," Durick said. "This was a team effort, not just me."

The Kansas City Bulls will play against the St. Louis Explorers in the next round. St. Louis won their series against the Chicago Traders 4 games to 1. The League Championship Series schedule will be announced after the Divisional Round finishes.

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LEAGUE LEADERS AVG
Ken Frederick - CHI
.362
2 Jim Brookins LAB .357
3 Ed Hudson MON .349
4 Darrell Conley SDC .348
5 Manuel Castillo LAP .340
LEAGUE LEADERS HR
Don Keough - PIT
53
2 Ed Hudson MON 48
3 Jim Brookins LAB 44
3 Chris Taylor KCB 44
5 Alex Robinson CHH 43
LEAGUE LEADERS RBI
Jim Brookins - LAB
120
2 Chris Taylor KCB 118
3 Ed Hudson MON 116
4 Ed Mika ATL 111
5 Manuel Castillo LAP 108
LEAGUE LEADERS W
Jose Mojica - CHI
24
2 Jerry Patrick SFS 21
3 Jon Pierce NYE 20
4 Skip Carter KCB 19
4 Oscar Rodela MON 19
LEAGUE LEADERS ERA
Jerry Patrick - SFS
1.79
2 John Gannon BAL 2.09
3 Jeff Munoz PIT 2.19
4 Dick Lott STL 2.36
5 Larry Stanford NYE 2.44
LEAGUE LEADERS K
Larry Bilski - HOU
226
2 Jerry Patrick SFS 200
3 Myron Baird CLE 194
4 Bruce Shurtleff BOS 180
5 Bob Briggs PIT 173
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NATIONAL BASEBALL LEAGUE STANDINGS
Western Division W L PCT GB
Chicago Traders 99 63 .611 -
Kansas City Bulls 90 72 .556 9.0
St. Louis Explorers 89 73 .549 10.0
Denver Burros 85 77 .525 14.0
Los Angeles Blockbusters 73 89 .451 26.0
San Diego Captains 72 90 .444 27.0
Milwaukee Dairymen 71 91 .438 28.0
Eastern Division W L PCT GB
Pittsburgh Industrials 95 67 .586 -
Brooklyn Bluebirds 86 76 .531 9.0
Cleveland Bobcats 83 79 .512 12.0
New York Knickerbockers 77 85 .475 18.0
Philadelphia Quakers 77 85 .475 18.0
Cincinnati Packers 71 91 .438 24.0
Washington Eagles 66 96 .407 29.0
AMERICAN BASEBALL LEAGUE STANDINGS
Western Division W L PCT GB
San Francisco Seagulls 92 70 .568 -
Los Angeles Pobladores 92 70 .568 -
Houston Drillers 85 77 .525 7.0
Dallas Wranglers 85 77 .525 7.0
Twin Cities Northmen 77 85 .475 15.0
Chicago Hawks 72 90 .444 20.0
Seattle Emeralds 62 100 .383 30.0
Eastern Division W L PCT GB
Montreal Habitants 95 67 .586 -
New York Empires 91 70 .565 3.5
Boston Terriers 83 79 .512 12.0
Baltimore Lords 82 80 .506 13.0
Atlanta Generals 76 85 .472 18.5
Detroit Wolverines 74 88 .457 21.0
Toronto Hurons 67 95 .414 28.0
TODAY'S GAMES - National Baseball League
Away Team Home Team Time Starting Pitcher Away Team Starting Pitcher Home Team
St. Louis (89-73, Road: 36-45) Kansas City (90-72, Home: 48-33) 8:05 PM PT RHP B.Trout (11-13, 3.73 ERA) RHP M.Brown (15-11, 3.73 ERA)
TODAY'S GAMES - American Baseball League
Away Team Home Team Time Starting Pitcher Away Team Starting Pitcher Home Team
San Francisco (92-70, Road: 47-34) Montreal (95-67, Home: 46-35) 1:05 PM PT RHP R.Heath (10-11, 2.65 ERA) RHP M.Gresley (6-2, 2.97 ERA)
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