Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Power sluggers of the NL 2019 season.

At nearly half way through the season (morning of 6/26/2019), here are your National League sluggers sorted by home run rankings:

RK   Player        Team Pos  G   AB    R   H   2B   3B  HR
1    Yelich, C     MIL RF   71  266   63  91  16   2   29
2    Alonso, P     NYM 1B   79  287   52  80  17   2   27
3    Bellinger, C  LAD RF   77  275   62  97  17   2   25
4    Renfroe, H    SD LF   72  233   35  58  12   1   23
5    Moustakas, M  MIL 2B   71  271   49  76  16   0   22
6    Freeman, F    ATL 1B   79  312   59  97  21   2   21
7    Bell, J       PIT 1B   76  293   57  91  28   3   20
7    Marte, K      ARI 2B   76  311   53  97  17   4   20
7    Ozuna, M      STL LF   75  285   52  73  13   0   20
7    Pederson, J   LAD LF   71  220   45  51   4   3   20
7    Reyes, F      SD RF   75  238   31  58   7   0   20
12   Acuna Jr., R  ATL LF   79  318   55  92  10   1   19
12   Arenado, N    COL 3B   77  298   57  97  17   2   19
12   Baez, J       CHC SS   77  310   52  89  19   3   19
12   Rizzo, A      CHC 1B   75  275   50  75  12   1   19
16   Blackmon, C   COL RF   62  273   55  90  18   6   18
16   Dietrich, D   CIN 2B   71  175   36  40   4   2   18
16   Hoskins, R    PHI 1B   78  278   42  75  16   2   18
19   Escobar, E    ARI 3B   78  308   51  87  17   5   17
19   Grandal, Y    MIL C    71  241   39  66  10   2   17
19   Machado, M    SD SS   77  292   47  82  14   0   17
19   Muncy, M      LAD 1B   77  261   48  73  12   1   17
19   Rendon, A     WSH 3B   64  236   58  74  20   2   17
19   Story, T      COL SS   72  296   65  87  20   2   17
25   Conforto, M   NYM RF   71  254   45  66  15   0   16
25   Contreras, W  CHC C    68  224   36  66  12   0   16
25   Puig, Y       CIN RF   71  267   32  64   9   1   16
25   Schwarber, K  CHC LF   74  263   41  61  11   1   16
25   Suarez, E     CIN 3B   76  281   37  69  13   0   16

Chi Cubs has 4 Sluggers, all ranked between 12 and 25. Although not far behind, Heyward and Bryant did not make the top 25. Cin Reds has 3 Sluggers. Mil Brewers 3 Sluggers, but has two in the top 5. Pit Pirates has 1 Slugger. Stl Cardinals has 1 Slugger.

If you look at the standings, this has been a large part of how the teams stack.

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

GT500 Announcement!

In case you haven't heard, just released on Twitter, the Shelby GT500 Mustang will have 760 horse power! The vehicle will sport a 5.2L super charged V8 and will produce a maximum of 760 horsepower and 625 lb-ft of torque. Ford says this is its fastest-ever street-legal Mustang.


Now the world waits for the price. Source: Ford - pictured [Engine for the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500.]

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

2019 Car Shows/Meets

2019 Car Shows/Meets

Event: Mustang Club of America "Stampede to the Heartland"
When: Jul 18 2019 / 8 AM
When: Jul 21 2019 / 5 PM
Type: Public Event
Hosted by: Heartland Motorsports Park and Mustang Club of America
Where: Heartland Motorsports Park
   7530 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, Kansas 66619


Event: Antique Auto Exhibit
When: Aug 4 2019 / 9 am- 3pm
Type: Public Event
Where: David Davis Mansion

About: Beautiful, historic cars in a beautiful, historic setting – that’s the promise of 22nd Annual Antique Car Exhibition. More than 75 cars from the 1900s through the 1980s will be displayed on the mansion grounds. This year, we will also be featuring the 33rd Regimental Band in a special Civil War era concert on the lawn. There will also be picnic foods and beverages for sale and free, self-guided tours of the mansion will be offered!


Event: Cruise-In
When: August 11 / 4 pm- 9 pm
Where: Uptown Normal

About: A full-scale cruise-in sponsored by the Car Community Automobile Club in conjunction with the Twin City Cruisers and the McLean County Antique Automobile Club. Come enjoy hundreds of classic and contemporary show cars while you stroll the streets of Uptown!



Event: 41st Annual All Ford Show and Swap Meet
When: Aug 25 2019 / Sun 8 AM
Type: Public Event
Hosted by Central Illinois Mustangers
Where: Landmark Ford Springfield, IL


Event: Cruise-In at the Mansion
When: September 8 / 10 am- 2 pm
Type: Public Event
Where: David Davis Mansion Bloomington IL

About: All types of cars will be on display at the David Davis Mansion, including antiques, classics, trucks and motorcycles. Dash plaques will be given to the first 100 vehicles. Attendees can also enjoy tours of the mansion, concessions and music.


Event: Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11
When: Sep 11 2019
Type: Public Event
Where: Downtown Decatur IL

About: Car/bike show-$11 registration fee, 11 mile cruise, food vendors, FREE entertainment ...Memorial Service. This fund raiser was created to provide our area a way to honor those that serve, have served our Country and provide family entertainment. This year is our 11th annual show to honor the anniversary of 9-11 with family fun in downtown Decatur.



Event:American Legion Car Show - 3rd Annual Car meet
When: Oct 19 2019 / Sat 9 AM - 2 PM
Type: Public Event
Hosted by: American Legion
Where: Burna Ky

About: Car show - $10 registration fee. In the past 2 years approximately 100-110 cars in show - all years, makes, and models. Registration fee goes toward funding American Legion.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2098096367154288/
***See photos of 2018 show

Jul 13
Central Illinois Mustangers Ford Cruise-in
Sat 1 PM · Bob Ridings in Taylorville · Taylorville, Illinois
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Aug 25
41st Annual All Ford Show and Swap Meet
Sun 8 AM · Landmark Ford · Springfield, Illinois
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