Their starting pitching has been questionable, but no one has really
questioned the pitching because their hitting has been overpowering. The
Sled Dogs hit 10 home runs in the two games against the Montreal Royals.
Kirk Rueter took the most damage, giving up 10 runs in 5 2/3 innings. "They
profited from my mistakes, that's for sure," said Kirk Rueter. "But they
also hit home runs on some pretty good pitchers, too."
The Edmonton Sled Dogs have won 9 games in a row, and their record stands
at 9-2. "Just give them a little chance to cool down," said manager Gary
Carter. "We have to keep on plugging, and eventually we'll get to this
team. To tell you the truth, I am surprised they are doing this well so
far, but I was equally surprised how badly they did last season. I think
their advantage is that we haven't been paying attention to them."
