IBL POWER RANKINGS WEEK 10
Every week, a panel of IBL media experts will submit their power rankings. These submissions will be averaged to determine the official power rankings for that week. These rankings only consider game results through Sunday, July 14th
Barrie Baycats - The Baycats won three in a row over the weekend. They claim the top spot after a significant victory over Welland and two triumphs against a surging Kitchener team. Their schedule does not get much easier but they start a four game homestand tonight.
Welland Jackfish - After losing a close game to Barrie and then stumbling against Chatham-Kent, Welland looks to get back in the win column heading into the All-Star break. They will have a rematch with the Baycats this Sunday in Barrie.
London Majors - Refreshed from a break, the Majors returned with authority, securing two impressive home victories over Guelph and Brantford. Their offense clicked early, supported by solid pitching performances.
Guelph Royals - Despite a challenging week, including shutout losses to Welland and a defeat against London, Guelph came out with a win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday and will have another matchup against the Jackfish after the break. The addition of Franklin Torres behind the plate was an intriguing pickup and should help Guelph in big matchups down the stretch.
Chatham-Kent - Seth Strong's home run rampage over the weekend powered Chatham-Kent to a four-game winning streak, including notable victories over Hamilton and Welland.
Kitchener Panthers - Kitchener's struggles continued against Barrie, revealing vulnerabilities in their pitching against a team that hit seven home runs in two games. Despite this, they've shown resilience with six wins in their last eight outings.
Hamilton Cardinals - Hamilton faced setbacks against Kitchener and Chatham-Kent, yet they remain competitive with recent acquisitions strengthening their pitching roster. Hamilton faces a tough task tonight as they head to the Pond.
Toronto Maple Leafs - Toronto ended a five-game losing streak with a win over Brantford but continues to struggle overall, winning just two of their last ten games. The Maple Leafs can not seem to take advantage of offensive opportunities.
Brantford Red Sox - Brantford finds themselves at the bottom of the standings after a six-game losing streak, including a defeat in a crucial matchup against Toronto. Their position ahead of the Maple Leafs is precarious as they face challenges to regain momentum.