It's that time of year again, ladies and gents. Well, it's that time of the season, I should say. Inter-league play is upon us as we stretch through the dog days of summer and wait for the All-Star Break.
I suppose inter-league play matters because it prepares teams for potential post-season appearances, but if AL-NL matchups only occur during the World Series, then how much play is really necessary? AL pitchers flounder at the plate, and the NL's attempts to use designated hitters pale in comparison to the these already established players on the AL squads.
The American League typically dominates in the All-Star matchups. The pitching prowess outdoes the base-running of the National League. Pitching wins games, plain and simple. Home runs are exciting to watch, but shutting down a man at the plate will guarantee a win more than tacking on runs to the score.
I'm just grousing because I'm an AL gal and only ever supported on NL team, the Cubs, simply because of their underdog status. Heck, I didn't even know Derrek Lee no longer plays for them. He's now a member of an AL team, the Orioles. Welcome, Derrek. Get ready to hit more than ever.
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