The Expos

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The 2027 Montreal Expos

Lineup
SS - Ted Christiansen (86/94)
CF - Sean Bariski (93)
1B - Ron Blow (94)
RF - Christian Taylor (95)
3B - Remy Swanston (94)
LF - Blake Woolhouse (90)
2B - David Montgomery (92)
C - Mike Craig (86)

Bench
C - Tony Paige (83/94)
SS - Robert Flynn (74)
3B - Seth Birling (82)
1B - Scot McAninch (92)
OF - Kageharu Kusuhara (81)
C - Carlos Justisia (63/71)

Rotation
1. Lucas O'Neal (94) - 2026 Cy Young Award
2. Jamie Flanagan (93)
3. Dave Shufflebarger (93/95)
4. Aaron Jackson (89)

Bullpen
Mopup - Toby Fisher (80)
Closer - Jamie Olinger (93)
Setup - Greg Paull (82)
Short Relief - Nathan Derby (87/91)
Short Relief - Jeff Reece (82/93)
Middle Relief - Jeremy Bynum (81)
Long Relief - Todd Webb (84/94)

The Tampa Bay Rays were relocated to Washington, giving that city Major League Baseball for the first time since 1971, when the Senators left for Texas. The Rays will be renamed the Senators and remain in the American League East division.

The Florida Marlins decided to stay in Miami, and duly changed their name to the Miami Marlins.

There is a strong rumour that this will be the Brewers' last season in Milwaukee.

NL East
1. Montreal (96-66)
2. New York (90-72) (wildcard)
3. Atlanta (86-76)
4. Philadelphia (75-87)
5. Miami (70-92)

NL Central - St Louis
NL West - Los Angeles
AL East - New York (Baltimore wildcard)
AL Central - Minnesota
AL West - Los Angeles

American League - New York over Minnesota
National League - Montreal over St Louis
World Series - Montreal over New York

For the first time ever, the Expos are favoured to win the World Series. Time will tell whether that predicition pays out though, as time and time again Montreal have failed to live up to lofty expectations.

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The 2027 Season

Montreal would get off to a slow start, winning just two of their first nine games, all of which were played on the road. The home opener against the Dodgers saw the Expos spark back into form, winning their next nine games (all at home), with new recruit Christian Taylor knocking in 11 home runs for the month of April.

May saw Montreal rocket to the top of the standings, with an emphatic 20-8 record stamping them as the team to beat in the east division. What was doubly pleasing was that most of the wins were recorded on the road, with only 8 home games during that month.

The Expos weakened their grip on the division during the month of June, dropping games against Miami and Seattle, before being swept on the road against the Angels. By the time their June roadtrips were over, Montreal only had a share of the division lead with Atlanta (45-27)

Much of the success could be attributed to the new starting pitcher Jamie Flanagan. Already a seven-season veteran by the age of 24, the new recruit from the failed Tampa Bay franchise was impressing a lot of people with his 11-1 record.

Starting July with a 46-32 record, Montreal sat poised to recapture the division lead from the Braves. Montreal spoiled an excellent opportunity to do so just before the all-star break, splitting a four game series with Atlanta, before losing a series on the road to Philadelphia.

Christian Taylor provided a highlight for Expos fans at the home run derby at Angels Stadium, winning the competition from Colorado's Christian Winters.

Despite the break, Montreal continued to have trouble putting consecuitive wins together and fell further and further behind the upstart Braves, finishing July eight games behind but holding the valuable wildcard slot by 6.5 games from Houston.

The Expos hit a better vein of form during August, winning 19 games and drawing to within three games of Atlanta. Victims along the way included the Pirates (beaten 31-11 over three days) and the Mets (swept at Shea Stadium).

The division race ebbed and flowed into the month of September, with the Expos and Braves meeting in a decisive series at Turner Field. The Expos won the battle but the Braves ended up winning the war as their win in the third game of the series not only prevented a sweep but preserved their one game lead at the top of the NL East.

The teams met back in Montreal just a week later, with the Braves leading by 1.5 games. Montreal won the first game 11-7 and the second 3-2, taking the division lead on September 24. The 4-0 win the next day gave Montreal a 1.5 game lead with 6 games to play. Despite winning just two of their next six games, the Expos had done enough to stay in the lead and duly clinched the division, only to face the Dodgers, the reigning NL champions and World Champions just two seasons ago.

Making the playoffs two seasons in a row had never been achieved in franchise history, but Expos fans expected their team to build on the achievements of the previous year and go (at least) one better this time around. Their optimism was duly rewarded when Montreal swept the Dodgers, including a 6-1 win at Dodgers Stadium.

Their next meeting was against the other giant of the National League, the Chicago Cubs. Between the Cubs and Dodgers, both teams had won nine of the last 14 NL pennants, and the 110-52 Cubs looked good things to continue the sequence going.

Montreal took out Game 1 4-3 courtesy of a wild pitch in the ninth inning. The Cubs returned the next day to level the series 8-1. The focus moved to Montreal, where the Expos won two of the three games at Stade Andre Dawson, including a resounding 11-1 victory in Game 5. The Expos only had to win one of the next two games at Chicago to advance to their second World Series. This they memorably did, winning Game 6 by four runs, despite a few nervous moments late in the final inning with the bases loaded.

Canada went completely nuts - the Expos were back in the World Series!

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2027 World Series Game 1

With the surviving members of the 1980 Montreal Expos watching in the stands, including Dwight Evans (75), Ben Oglivie (78) and Andre Dawson (73), the Expos took to the field against the Los Angeles Angels looking to do something that had eluded them in their long franchise history thus far: win the World Series.

Los Angeles Angels at Montreal Expos
October 24, 2027

TOP OF THE FIRST
Lucas O'Neal takes the mound for the Expos.
Josh Hollick struck out. <--->
Ben Breuer struck out. <--->
Joel Wolf lined out to the shortstop. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the first, the game is tied at 0.

BOTTOM OF THE FIRST
Benito Garz takes the mound for the Angels.
Ted Christiansen grounded to short. <--->
Sean Bariski flied out to right field. <--->
Ron Blow flied out to right. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the first, the game is tied at 0.

TOP OF THE SECOND
Nicholas Welsh singled through the right side. <--1>
Joe Rennick popped up foul down the first base line. <--1>
Kevin Beanes popped up foul down the third base line. <--1>
Justin Kramer grounded to third. <--->
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the second, the game is tied at 0.

BOTTOM OF THE SECOND
Christian Taylor homered over the right field fence. <--->
Remy Swanston singled to center. <--1>
Blake Woolhouse flied out to right. <--1>
The Expos put on the hit and run.
David Montgomery grounded to the third baseman. <-2->
Mike Craig lined out to center. <-2->
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
At the end of the second, Montreal leads 1 to 0.

TOP OF THE THIRD
Chad Marbini popped up to second. <--->
Benito Garz grounded to short. <--->
Josh Hollick doubled to left-center. <-2->
Ben Breuer walked. <-21>
Joel Wolf grounded to the shortstop. <-21>
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 2 left on base.
In the middle of the third, Los Angeles trails 1 to 0.

BOTTOM OF THE THIRD
Lucas O'Neal lined out to left field. <--->
Ted Christiansen struck out. <--->
Sean Bariski singled to right-center. <--1>
Ron Blow homered around the foul pole in right for two RBIs. <--->
Christian Taylor singled through the left side. <--1>
Remy Swanston singled to center, advancing the runner to third. <3-1>
Blake Woolhouse struck out. <3-1>
2 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, and 2 left on base.
At the end of the third, Montreal leads 3 to 0.

TOP OF THE FOURTH
Nicholas Welsh doubled down the right field line. <-2->
Joe Rennick grounded to second. <3-->
Kevin Beanes singled down the third base line, scoring a run. <--1>
Justin Kramer grounded to third, forcing the runner at second. <--1>
Chad Marbini struck out. <--1>
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
In the middle of the fourth, Los Angeles trails 3 to 1.

BOTTOM OF THE FOURTH
David Montgomery singled through the left side. <--1>
Mike Craig grounded to the third baseman. <-2->
Lucas O'Neal struck out. <-2->
Ted Christiansen lined out to first base. <-2->
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
At the end of the fourth, Montreal leads 3 to 1.

TOP OF THE FIFTH
Randal Palewicz pinch hit for Benito Garz. <--->
Randal Palewicz walked. <--1>
Josh Hollick lined out to right field. <--1>
Ben Breuer homered over the left field fence for two RBIs. <--->
Joel Wolf flied out to center field. <--->
Nicholas Welsh singled to left. <--1>
Nicholas Welsh went for an extra base and was thrown out at second. <--->
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the fifth, the game is tied at 3.

BOTTOM OF THE FIFTH
Jaymie Redmond came in to pitch for the Angels. <--->
Sean Bariski walked. <--1>
Ron Blow grounded to second for a double play (4-6-1). <--->
Christian Taylor grounded to second. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the fifth, the game is tied at 3.

TOP OF THE SIXTH
Joe Rennick flied out to right. <--->
Kevin Beanes popped up to short. <--->
Justin Kramer dribbled weakly to the catcher. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the sixth, the game is tied at 3.

BOTTOM OF THE SIXTH
Remy Swanston grounded to short. <--->
Blake Woolhouse walked. <--1>
The Expos put on the hit and run.
David Montgomery flied out to right field. <--1>
Mike Craig grounded to the second baseman. <--1>
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
At the end of the sixth, the game is tied at 3.

TOP OF THE SEVENTH
Chad Marbini grounded to second. <--->
Jaymie Redmond popped up to third. <--->
Josh Hollick popped up to the second baseman. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the seventh, the game is tied at 3.

BOTTOM OF THE SEVENTH
Lucas O'Neal struck out. <--->
Ted Christiansen flied out to center field. <--->
Sean Bariski grounded to short. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the seventh, the game is tied at 3.

TOP OF THE EIGHTH
Ben Breuer doubled down the left field line. <-2->
Joel Wolf grounded to first base. <3-->
Nicholas Welsh walked. <3-1>
Joe Rennick grounded to first for a double play (3-6-3). <3-->
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
In the middle of the eighth, the game is tied at 3.

BOTTOM OF THE EIGHTH
Ron Blow singled to center. <--1>
Christian Taylor singled through the right side. <-21>
Remy Swanston homered over the left field fence for three RBIs. <--->
Dusty Jerram came in to pitch for the Angels. <--->
Blake Woolhouse flied out to left. <--->
David Montgomery singled through the right side. <--1>
Mike Craig singled through the hole. <-21>
Scot McAninch pinch hit for Lucas O'Neal. <-21>
Scot McAninch homered over the left field fence for three RBIs. <--->
Kellyn Krawczyk came in to pitch for the Angels. <--->
Ted Christiansen struck out. <--->
Sean Bariski doubled in the left field gap. <-2->
Ron Blow homered around the foul pole in right for two RBIs. <--->
Christian Taylor struck out. <--->
8 runs, 8 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the eighth, Montreal leads 11 to 3.

TOP OF THE NINTH
Todd Webb came in to pitch for the Expos. <--->
Kevin Beanes walked. <--1>
Justin Kramer doubled down the right field line. <32->
Bob Swaffer pinch hit for Chad Marbini. <32->
Bob Swaffer homered over the center field fence for three RBIs. <--->
Paul Liddane pinch hit for Kellyn Krawczyk. <--->
Paul Liddane grounded to the shortstop. <--->
Josh Hollick struck out. <--->
Ben Breuer singled into right field. <--1>
Joel Wolf grounded to the pitcher. <--1>

EXPOS WIN: 11-6

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2027 World Series Game 2

Los Angeles Angels at Montreal Expos
October 25, 2027

TOP OF THE FIRST
Dave Shufflebarger takes the mound for the Expos.
Josh Hollick struck out. <--->
Ben Breuer struck out. <--->
Joel Wolf struck out. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the first, the game is tied at 0.

BOTTOM OF THE FIRST
Jonathan Twombly takes the mound for the Angels.
Ted Christiansen singled to center. <--1>
The Expos put on the hit and run.
Sean Bariski grounded to the third baseman. <-2->
Jonathan Twombly threw a wild pitch. <3-->
The Angels brought the infield in.
Ron Blow popped up to second. <3-->
Christian Taylor grounded to short. <3-->
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
At the end of the first, the game is tied at 0.

TOP OF THE SECOND
Nicholas Welsh popped up to second. <--->
Joe Rennick grounded to third. <--->
Kevin Beanes singled to center. <--1>
Justin Kramer walked. <-21>
Chad Marbini struck out. <-21>
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 2 left on base.
In the middle of the second, the game is tied at 0.

BOTTOM OF THE SECOND
Remy Swanston popped up foul down the first base line. <--->
Blake Woolhouse grounded to second. <--->
David Montgomery walked. <--1>
Mike Craig singled to center, advancing the runner to third. <3-1>
Dave Shufflebarger walked. <321>
Ted Christiansen grounded to third. <32->
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 2 left on base.
At the end of the second, the game is tied at 0.

TOP OF THE THIRD
Jonathan Twombly struck out. <--->
Josh Hollick struck out. <--->
Ben Breuer grounded to first. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the third, the game is tied at 0.

BOTTOM OF THE THIRD
Sean Bariski grounded back to the pitcher. <--->
Ron Blow grounded to third. <--->
Christian Taylor struck out. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the third, the game is tied at 0.

TOP OF THE FOURTH
Joel Wolf struck out. <--->
Nicholas Welsh popped up to short. <--->
Joe Rennick singled through the left side. <--1>
Kevin Beanes singled to right, advancing the runner to third. <3-1>
Justin Kramer lined out to second. <3-1>
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, and 2 left on base.
In the middle of the fourth, the game is tied at 0.

BOTTOM OF THE FOURTH
Remy Swanston grounded to short. <--->
Blake Woolhouse struck out. <--->
David Montgomery grounded to short. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the fourth, the game is tied at 0.

TOP OF THE FIFTH
Chad Marbini popped up to second. <--->
Jonathan Twombly struck out. <--->
Josh Hollick struck out. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the fifth, the game is tied at 0.

BOTTOM OF THE FIFTH
Mike Craig walked. <--1>
Dave Shufflebarger struck out. <--1>
Ted Christiansen grounded to first base for a double play (3-6-3). <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the fifth, the game is tied at 0.

TOP OF THE SIXTH
Ben Breuer doubled down the third base line. <-2->
Joel Wolf grounded to the pitcher. <-2->
Ben Breuer stole third. <3-->
Nicholas Welsh popped up foul down the third base line. <3-->
Joe Rennick grounded to second. <3-->
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
In the middle of the sixth, the game is tied at 0.

BOTTOM OF THE SIXTH
Sean Bariski grounded to the shortstop. <--->
Ron Blow grounded to third. <--->
Christian Taylor singled through the right side. <--1>
Christian Taylor went for an extra base and reached second. <-2->
Remy Swanston walked. <-21>
Blake Woolhouse struck out. <-21>
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 2 left on base.
At the end of the sixth, the game is tied at 0.

TOP OF THE SEVENTH
Kevin Beanes grounded to second. <--->
Justin Kramer doubled down the left field line. <-2->
Bob Swaffer pinch hit for Chad Marbini. <-2->
Bob Swaffer grounded to first. <3-->
Randal Palewicz pinch hit for Jonathan Twombly. <3-->
Randal Palewicz reached first on a fielding error by the third baseman - a run scored. <--1>
Josh Hollick flied out to center. <--1>
1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, and 1 left on base.
In the middle of the seventh, Los Angeles leads 1 to 0.

BOTTOM OF THE SEVENTH
Dusty Jerram came in to pitch for the Angels. <--->
Mike Gallery came in to play First Base. <--->
Heath Cory came in to play Left Field. <--->
David Montgomery popped up to the third baseman in foul ground. <--->
Mike Craig struck out. <--->
Scot McAninch pinch hit for Dave Shufflebarger. <--->
Scot McAninch was intentionally walked. <--1>
Ted Christiansen hit an infield single to third. <-21>
Sean Bariski grounded to short. <-21>
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 2 left on base.
At the end of the seventh, Montreal trails 1 to 0.

TOP OF THE EIGHTH
Jason Kidwell came in to pitch for the Expos. <--->
Ben Breuer dribbled weakly in front of home plate. <--->
Joel Wolf grounded back to the pitcher. <--->
Mike Gallery popped up to third. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the eighth, Los Angeles leads 1 to 0.

BOTTOM OF THE EIGHTH
Fususaki Hasegawa came in to pitch for the Angels. <--->
Ron Blow grounded to short. <--->
Christian Taylor struck out. <--->
Remy Swanston flied out to center. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the eighth, Montreal trails 1 to 0.

TOP OF THE NINTH
Joe Rennick grounded to short. <--->
Heath Cory singled to left. <--1>
Justin Kramer was hit by a pitch. <-21>
Bob Swaffer grounded to second, forcing the runner at second. <3-1>
Mark Elliott pinch hit for Fususaki Hasegawa. <3-1>
Mark Elliott reached second on a fielding error by the right fielder - a run scored. <32->
Josh Hollick grounded to short. <32->
1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, and 2 left on base.
In the middle of the ninth, Los Angeles leads 2 to 0.

BOTTOM OF THE NINTH
Mike Frazier came in to pitch for the Angels. <--->
Blake Woolhouse doubled down the right field line. <-2->
Blake Woolhouse went for an extra base and was thrown out at third. <--->
David Montgomery grounded to the shortstop. <--->
Mike Craig singled up the middle. <--1>
Tony Paige pinch hit for Jason Kidwell. <--1>
Mike Craig took second on defensive indifference. <-2->
Tony Paige grounded to first base. <-2->

ANGELS WIN: 2-0

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2027 World Series Game 3

The focus shifted to Los Angeles, where the home side took a 2-1 advantage.

Montreal Expos at Los Angeles Angels
October 27, 2027

TOP OF THE FIRST
Reggie Dufty takes the mound for the Angels.
Ted Christiansen grounded to the shortstop. <--->
Sean Bariski struck out. <--->
Ron Blow grounded to third. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the first, the game is tied at 0.

BOTTOM OF THE FIRST
Jamie Flanagan takes the mound for the Expos.
Bob Swaffer popped up to short. <--->
Ben Breuer struck out. <--->
Joel Wolf grounded to the third baseman. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the first, the game is tied at 0.

TOP OF THE SECOND
Christian Taylor grounded to third. <--->
Remy Swanston grounded to first. <--->
Scot McAninch grounded to short. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the second, the game is tied at 0.

BOTTOM OF THE SECOND
Nicholas Welsh walked. <--1>
Joe Rennick doubled down the first base line, scoring a run. <-2->
Kevin Beanes struck out. <-2->
Justin Kramer lined out to left. <-2->
Josh Hollick struck out. <-2->
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
At the end of the second, Los Angeles leads 1 to 0.

TOP OF THE THIRD
Blake Woolhouse flied out to center. <--->
David Montgomery grounded to the shortstop. <--->
Mike Craig singled back through the middle. <--1>
Mike Craig went for an extra base and was thrown out at second. <--->
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the third, Montreal trails 1 to 0.

BOTTOM OF THE THIRD
Chad Marbini doubled down the third base line. <-2->
Bob Swaffer flied out to center. <-2->
Ben Breuer doubled into the left field corner, scoring a run. <-2->
Joel Wolf walked. <-21>
Nicholas Welsh singled up the middle. <321>
Joe Rennick grounded to short, scoring a run. <3-1>
Kevin Beanes singled to center, scoring a run. <3-1>
Justin Kramer grounded to first. <3-1>
3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, and 2 left on base.
At the end of the third, Los Angeles leads 4 to 0.

TOP OF THE FOURTH
Ted Christiansen grounded to third. <--->
Sean Bariski grounded to third. <--->
Ron Blow lined out to second. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the fourth, Montreal trails 4 to 0.

BOTTOM OF THE FOURTH
Josh Hollick grounded to the third baseman. <--->
Chad Marbini grounded to short. <--->
Bob Swaffer lined out to left. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the fourth, Los Angeles leads 4 to 0.

TOP OF THE FIFTH
Christian Taylor grounded to third. <--->
Remy Swanston struck out. <--->
Scot McAninch lined out to left. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the fifth, Montreal trails 4 to 0.

BOTTOM OF THE FIFTH
Ben Breuer flied out to left field. <--->
Joel Wolf flied out to left field. <--->
Nicholas Welsh grounded to third. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the fifth, Los Angeles leads 4 to 0.

TOP OF THE SIXTH
Blake Woolhouse homered over the left field fence. <--->
David Montgomery walked. <--1>
Mike Craig grounded to third. <-2->
Ted Christiansen struck out. <-2->
Sean Bariski homered over the right field fence for two RBIs. <--->
Ron Blow grounded to second. <--->
3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the sixth, Montreal trails 4 to 3.

BOTTOM OF THE SIXTH
Joe Rennick singled to center. <--1>
Kevin Beanes flied out to center. <--1>
Justin Kramer flied out to center. <--1>
Josh Hollick flied out to center field. <--1>
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
At the end of the sixth, Los Angeles leads 4 to 3.

TOP OF THE SEVENTH
Mike Gallery came in to play First Base. <--->
Heath Cory came in to play Left Field. <--->
Christian Taylor struck out. <--->
Remy Swanston grounded to short. <--->
Scot McAninch grounded to second. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the seventh, Montreal trails 4 to 3.

BOTTOM OF THE SEVENTH
Chad Marbini flied out to center field. <--->
Bob Swaffer grounded to second. <--->
Ben Breuer singled up the middle. <--1>
Ben Breuer stole second. <-2->
Joel Wolf flied out to center. <-2->
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
At the end of the seventh, Los Angeles leads 4 to 3.

TOP OF THE EIGHTH
Blake Woolhouse grounded to second. <--->
David Montgomery grounded back to the pitcher. <--->
Mike Craig lined out to right. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the eighth, Montreal trails 4 to 3.

BOTTOM OF THE EIGHTH
Jason Kidwell came in to pitch for the Expos. <--->
Mike Gallery singled in the left field gap. <--1>
Joe Rennick popped up to first. <--1>
Heath Cory bunts for a base hit down the first base line. <-21>
Justin Kramer doubled down the third base line, scoring a run. <32->
Josh Hollick grounded to the third baseman. <32->
Randal Palewicz pinch hit for Chad Marbini. <32->
Randal Palewicz flied out to right. <32->
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, and 2 left on base.
At the end of the eighth, Los Angeles leads 5 to 3.

TOP OF THE NINTH
Fususaki Hasegawa came in to pitch for the Angels. <--->
Ted Christiansen lined out to the second baseman. <--->
Sean Bariski grounded to second. <--->
Ron Blow grounded to the pitcher. <--->

ANGELS WIN: 5-3

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2027 World Series Game 4

An important game, where the Angels had the opportunity to blow the series wide open.

Montreal Expos at Los Angeles Angels
October 28, 2027

TOP OF THE FIRST
Lee Lehmann takes the mound for the Angels.
Ted Christiansen grounded to the second baseman. <--->
Sean Bariski flied out to center field. <--->
Ron Blow struck out. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the first, the game is tied at 0.

BOTTOM OF THE FIRST
Lucas O'Neal takes the mound for the Expos.
Bob Swaffer struck out. <--->
Ben Breuer doubled down the left field line. <-2->
Joel Wolf walked. <-21>
Nicholas Welsh grounded to third. <32->
Joe Rennick struck out. <32->
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 2 left on base.
At the end of the first, the game is tied at 0.

TOP OF THE SECOND
Christian Taylor lined out to third. <--->
Remy Swanston flied out to left. <--->
Scot McAninch grounded to short. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the second, the game is tied at 0.

BOTTOM OF THE SECOND
Kevin Beanes singled down the right field line. <--1>
Justin Kramer flied out to left. <--1>
Josh Hollick grounded to first base, forcing the runner at second. <--1>
Chad Marbini grounded to second. <--1>
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
At the end of the second, the game is tied at 0.

TOP OF THE THIRD
Blake Woolhouse grounded to second. <--->
David Montgomery grounded to the shortstop. <--->
Mike Craig flied out to right. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the third, the game is tied at 0.

BOTTOM OF THE THIRD
Bob Swaffer grounded to second. <--->
Ben Breuer walked. <--1>
The Angels put on the hit and run.
Ben Breuer was caught stealing second. <--->
Joel Wolf tripled to the wall in left. <3-->
Nicholas Welsh was intentionally walked. <3-1>
Joe Rennick flied out to left. <3-1>
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 2 left on base.
At the end of the third, the game is tied at 0.

TOP OF THE FOURTH
Ted Christiansen flied out to center. <--->
Sean Bariski grounded to the third baseman. <--->
Ron Blow grounded to short. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the fourth, the game is tied at 0.

BOTTOM OF THE FOURTH
Kevin Beanes struck out. <--->
Justin Kramer flied out to left. <--->
Josh Hollick grounded to the shortstop. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the fourth, the game is tied at 0.

TOP OF THE FIFTH
Christian Taylor struck out. <--->
Remy Swanston grounded to first. <--->
Scot McAninch grounded to short. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the fifth, the game is tied at 0.

BOTTOM OF THE FIFTH
Chad Marbini grounded to the third baseman. <--->
Bob Swaffer grounded to third. <--->
Ben Breuer hit an infield single to short. <--1>
Joel Wolf doubled into the left field corner. <32->
Nicholas Welsh struck out. <32->
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, and 2 left on base.
At the end of the fifth, the game is tied at 0.

TOP OF THE SIXTH
Blake Woolhouse struck out. <--->
David Montgomery grounded to the second baseman. <--->
Mike Craig grounded to third. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the sixth, the game is tied at 0.

BOTTOM OF THE SIXTH
Joe Rennick grounded to first. <--->
Kevin Beanes flied out to center. <--->
Justin Kramer walked. <--1>
Josh Hollick grounded to the second baseman. <--1>
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
At the end of the sixth, the game is tied at 0.

TOP OF THE SEVENTH
Ted Christiansen singled into right field. <--1>
Sean Bariski grounded back to the pitcher, forcing the runner at second. <--1>
The Expos put on the hit and run.
Ron Blow struck out. <--1>
Christian Taylor struck out. <--1>
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
In the middle of the seventh, the game is tied at 0.

BOTTOM OF THE SEVENTH
Chad Marbini flied out to right. <--->
Bob Swaffer singled through the left side. <--1>
Ben Breuer singled back through the middle. <-21>
Joel Wolf singled to left field. <321>
Nicholas Welsh lined out to center. <321>
Joe Rennick homered around the foul pole in right for a grand slam. <--->
Kevin Beanes grounded to short. <--->
4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the seventh, Los Angeles leads 4 to 0.

TOP OF THE EIGHTH
Remy Swanston grounded to short. <--->
Scot McAninch walked. <--1>
Blake Woolhouse singled up the middle. <-21>
David Montgomery lined out to left. <-21>
Mike Craig grounded to the second baseman. <-21>
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 2 left on base.
In the middle of the eighth, Montreal trails 4 to 0.

BOTTOM OF THE EIGHTH
Jason Kidwell came in to pitch for the Expos. <--->
Justin Kramer reached first on a fielding error by the third baseman. <--1>
Josh Hollick walked. <-21>
Chad Marbini singled to left. <321>
Bob Swaffer singled up the middle, scoring a run. <321>
Ben Breuer tripled to center field for three RBIs. <3-->
Joel Wolf grounded to second. <3-->
Nicholas Welsh walked. <3-1>
Jeff Reece came in to pitch for the Expos. <3-1>
Joe Rennick grounded to first, scoring a run. <--1>
Kevin Beanes grounded to second. <--1>
5 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, and 1 left on base.
At the end of the eighth, Los Angeles leads 9 to 0.

TOP OF THE NINTH
Ted Christiansen walked. <--1>
Sean Bariski homered into the right field bleachers for two RBIs. <--->
Jaymie Redmond came in to pitch for the Angels. <--->
Ron Blow grounded to short. <--->
Christian Taylor doubled in the left field gap. <-2->
Remy Swanston grounded to second. <-2->
Scot McAninch grounded to short. <-2->

ANGELS WIN: 9-2

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World Series Game 5

It was now or never for Montreal, who were staring at their second World Series loss.

Montreal Expos at Los Angeles Angels
October 29, 2027

TOP OF THE FIRST
Benito Garz takes the mound for the Angels.
Ted Christiansen popped up to the pitcher. <--->
Sean Bariski flied out to right field. <--->
Ron Blow reached first on a throwing error by the third baseman. <--1>
Christian Taylor struck out. <--1>
0 runs, 0 hits, 1 error, and 1 left on base.
In the middle of the first, the game is tied at 0.

BOTTOM OF THE FIRST
Dave Shufflebarger takes the mound for the Expos.
Bob Swaffer homered over the left field fence. <--->
Ben Breuer singled through the hole. <--1>
Joel Wolf grounded to first base. <-2->
Nicholas Welsh struck out. <-2->
Joe Rennick grounded to first. <-2->
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
At the end of the first, Los Angeles leads 1 to 0.

TOP OF THE SECOND
Remy Swanston grounded to third. <--->
Scot McAninch walked. <--1>
The Expos put on the hit and run.
Blake Woolhouse grounded to first. <-2->
David Montgomery grounded to the pitcher. <-2->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
In the middle of the second, Montreal trails 1 to 0.

BOTTOM OF THE SECOND
Kevin Beanes flied out to center. <--->
Justin Kramer grounded to short. <--->
Josh Hollick popped up to the shortstop. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the second, Los Angeles leads 1 to 0.

TOP OF THE THIRD
Mike Craig singled to left. <--1>
Ted Christiansen walked. <-21>
Sean Bariski lined out to center. <-21>
Ron Blow grounded to third for a double play (5-4-3). <-2->
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
In the middle of the third, Montreal trails 1 to 0.

BOTTOM OF THE THIRD
Chad Marbini flied out to center. <--->
Bob Swaffer flied out to center. <--->
Ben Breuer flied out to right field. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the third, Los Angeles leads 1 to 0.

TOP OF THE FOURTH
Christian Taylor walked. <--1>
Remy Swanston homered over the right field fence for two RBIs. <--->
Scot McAninch grounded to second. <--->
Blake Woolhouse struck out. <--->
David Montgomery grounded to the second baseman. <--->
2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the fourth, Montreal leads 2 to 1.

BOTTOM OF THE FOURTH
Joel Wolf singled into right field. <--1>
Nicholas Welsh hit an infield single to third. <-21>
Joe Rennick struck out. <-21>
Kevin Beanes walked. <321>
Justin Kramer walked, scoring a run. <321>
Josh Hollick grounded to the shortstop, scoring a run. <3-1>
Chad Marbini singled to left field, scoring a run. <3-1>
Bob Swaffer struck out. <3-1>
3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, and 2 left on base.
At the end of the fourth, Los Angeles leads 4 to 2.

TOP OF THE FIFTH
Mike Craig grounded to the second baseman. <--->
Ted Christiansen popped up to second. <--->
Sean Bariski grounded back to the pitcher. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the fifth, Montreal trails 4 to 2.

BOTTOM OF THE FIFTH
Ben Breuer walked. <--1>
Joel Wolf popped up to second. <--1>
Nicholas Welsh walked. <-21>
Dave Shufflebarger threw a wild pitch. <32->
Joe Rennick grounded to second. <32->
Kevin Beanes struck out. <32->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 2 left on base.
At the end of the fifth, Los Angeles leads 4 to 2.

TOP OF THE SIXTH
Ron Blow grounded to the pitcher. <--->
Christian Taylor grounded to third. <--->
Remy Swanston singled in the right field gap. <--1>
Scot McAninch popped up to short. <--1>
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
In the middle of the sixth, Montreal trails 4 to 2.

BOTTOM OF THE SIXTH
Justin Kramer singled to center. <--1>
Josh Hollick grounded to the second baseman for a double play (4-4-3). <--->
Chad Marbini grounded to the second baseman. <--->
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the sixth, Los Angeles leads 4 to 2.

TOP OF THE SEVENTH
Mike Gallery came in to play First Base. <--->
Heath Cory came in to play Left Field. <--->
Blake Woolhouse flied out to center. <--->
David Montgomery singled back through the middle. <--1>
Mike Craig flied out to center. <--1>
David Montgomery stole second. <-2->
Ted Christiansen grounded to the shortstop. <-2->
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
In the middle of the seventh, Montreal trails 4 to 2.

BOTTOM OF THE SEVENTH
Nathan Derby came in to pitch for the Expos. <--->
Bob Swaffer doubled in the right field gap. <-2->
Ben Breuer struck out. <-2->
Joel Wolf flied out to center field. <-2->
Mike Gallery singled through the left side. <3-1>
Joe Rennick struck out. <3-1>
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, and 2 left on base.
At the end of the seventh, Los Angeles leads 4 to 2.

TOP OF THE EIGHTH
Sean Bariski flied out to center. <--->
Ron Blow grounded to short. <--->
Christian Taylor homered over the right field fence. <--->
Dusty Jerram came in to pitch for the Angels. <--->
Remy Swanston reached second on a throwing error by the third baseman. <-2->
Scot McAninch popped up to short. <-2->
1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, and 1 left on base.
In the middle of the eighth, Montreal trails 4 to 3.

BOTTOM OF THE EIGHTH
Heath Cory grounded to the shortstop. <--->
Justin Kramer popped up to second. <--->
Josh Hollick singled down the left field line. <--1>
Chad Marbini singled back through the middle. <-21>
Bob Swaffer struck out. <-21>
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, and 2 left on base.
At the end of the eighth, Los Angeles leads 4 to 3.

TOP OF THE NINTH
Fususaki Hasegawa came in to pitch for the Angels. <--->
Blake Woolhouse struck out. <--->
David Montgomery struck out. <--->
Mike Craig grounded to the third baseman. <--->

ANGELS WIN: 4-3

So Montreal were left to dwell on a season of great achievement, but ultimately they had not achieved that much at all. What made the disappointment all the more bitter was the sight of former Expos Josh Bollick and Jonathan Twombly celebrating with the rest of their Angel teammates.

NL East
1. Montreal (98-64)
2. Atlanta (97-65)
3. New York (81-81)
4. Philadelphia (79-83)
5. Miami (68-94)

NL Central
1. Chicago (110-52)
2. Houston (86-76)
3. St Louis (86-76)
4. Cincinnati (71-91)
5. Pittsburgh (71-91)
6. Milwaukee (69-93)

NL West
1. Los Angeles (88-74)
2. Arizona (83-79)
3. Colorado (79-83)
4. San Francisco (72-90)
5. San Diego (51-111)

AL East
1. Toronto (98-64)
2. Baltimore (87-76)
3. New York (75-87)
4. Boston (69-93)
5. Washington (60-102)

AL Central
1. Minnesota (99-63)
2. Detroit (88-75)
3. Chicago (81-81)
4. Kansas City (67-95)
5. Cleveland (64-98)

AL West
1. Los Angeles (110-52)
2. Oakland (86-76)
3. Texas (82-80)
4. Seattle (76-86)

Division Series
Los Angeles Angels d. Detroit Tigers 3-1
Minnesota Twins d. Toronto Blue Jays 3-0
Chicago Cubs d. Atlanta Braves 3-0
Montreal Expos d. Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0

League Championships
Los Angeles Angels d. Minnesota Twins 4-1
Montreal Expos d. Chicago Cubs 4-2

World Series
Los Angeles Angels d. Montreal Expos 4-1

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Montreal Expos Off Season Report

Attendance - 48,274 per game
Loss - $26.3m
Cash - $135.2m
Franchise Value - $834.5m
Farm System Rating - A+
Medical Staff Rating - A+
Scouting Staff Rating - A+
Team Payroll/Budget - $199.8m/$162.6m

Player Movements
C Mike Craig (86) resigned for $7.9m at Arbitration
LF Blake Woolhouse (91) resigned for $13.7m at Arbitration
CF Kageharu Kusuhara (81) released
3B Seth Birling (82) released
RP Nathan Derby (90/93) resigned for $8.4m at Arbitration
RP Jeff Reece (85/93) resigned for $5.0m at Arbitration
3B Remy Swanston (94) resigned for $18.5m/7yr
SS Ted Christiansen (90/93) resigned for $12.4m/4yr

Free Agency
No signings this year

Trades
Montreal Gets - $44.7m
San Francisco Gets - SP Aaron Jackson (89)

Montreal Gets - $25.4m
Texas Gets - C Mike Craig (86)

Montreal Gets - C Luis Palacios (75/94)
San Diego Gets - SS Shane Nelson (77), C Ryley Drew (57/75), 3B Pedro Moralis (67/84) and $28m

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The 2028 Montreal Expos
The 60th Season

Lineup
SS - Ted Christiansen (90/93)
CF - Sean Bariski (93)
1B - Ron Blow (93)
RF - Christian Taylor (95)
3B - Remy Swanston (94)
LF - Blake Woolhouse (91)
C - Tony Paige (88/95)
2B - David Montgomery (91)

Bench
C - Raul Herrera (71/73)
SS - Robert Flynn (74)
C - Luis Palacios (75/94)
1B - Scot McAninch (92)
2B - Armando Bimier (75/79)
OF - Eric Brown (67/72)

Rotation
1. Lucas O'Neal (94)
2. Dave Shufflebarger (94/95)
3. Jamie Flanagan (92)
4. Aaron Lapierre (90/95)

Bullpen
Mopup - Travis Clarkson (84/94)
Closer - Jamie Olinger (93)
Setup - Nathan Derby (90)
Short Relief - Jason Kidwell (83/93)
Short Relief - Todd Webb (90/94)
Middle Relief - Josh Triplett (84)
Long Relief - Jeff Reece (85/93)

Pre-season Predicitions

NL East
1. Montreal (101-61)
2. Atlanta (91-71)
3. New York (87-75)
4. Philadelphia (76-86)
5. Miami (71-91)

NL Central - Chicago
NL West - San Francisco
AL East - Baltimore (Boston wildcard)
AL Central - Minnesota
AL West - Oakland

American League - Baltimore over Minnesota
National League - Montreal over Chicago
World Series - Montreal over Baltimore

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The 2028 Season

Montreal got off to a subdued 11-13 start to the season, which included a sweep series loss against Miami to start the season. By the middle of May, the reigning National League champions had scrapped the bottom of the NL East ladder, with the only positive spark being the continued good play of young pitcher Aaron Lapierre, who was drafted by the Expos in 2026 and presently boasting a 5-1 record.

The beginning of June saw Montreal (24-27) eight games behind division leaders Atlanta (32-20) and heading into an important phase of the season. The players tried to rise to the occasion but could only win 3 of their first 13 games of the month. With the Expos sitting in last place at 35-46, management started to look towards the future, offloading bench player Scot McAnich (92) to the Athletics (for cash) and second baseman David Montgomery (91) and pticher Jeremy Bynum (81) to the Cardinals for second baseman Craig Overy (93).

The changes failed to make any impact on Montreal's record, with the Expos virtually out of contention by the time the All-Star game started. At the end of July, the Expos were seventeen games behind Atlanta and even further behind wildcard holders the Cubs. The losing mentality carried over into August (11-18) and September (8-21, including 11 straight losses) and the Expos had resumed their usual position at the bottom of the table, looking up at even the Marlins, enjoying their first winning season since 2010.

NL East
1. Atlanta (102-60)
2. Miami (86-76)
3. New York (85-77)
4. Philadelphia (71-91)
5. Montreal (64-98)

NL Central
1. St Louis (111-51)
2. Chicago (106-56)
3. Houston (79-83)
4. Milwaukee (73-89)
5. Cincinnati (67-95)
6. Pittsburgh (61-101)

NL West
1. San Francisco (96-66)
2. Los Angeles (87-75)
3. Arizona (86-76)
4. San Diego (70-92)
5. Colorado (57-105)

AL East
1. Toronto (96-66)
2. New York (95-67)
3. Boston (89-73)
4. Baltimore (84-78)
5. Washington (46-116)

AL Central
1. Minnesota (90-72)
2. Detroit (88-74)
3. Chicago (71-91)
4. Cleveland (68-94)
5. Kansas City (62-100)

AL West
1. Los Angeles (89-73)
2. Oakland (88-74)
3. Seattle (85-77)
4. Texas (78-84)

Division Series
New York Yankees d. Minnesota Twins 3-1
Los Angeles Angels d. Toronto Blue Jays 3-2
Chicago Cubs d. Atlanta Braves 3-1
St Louis Cardinals d. San Francisco Giants 3-1

League Championships
New York Yankees d. Los Angeles Angels 4-1
Chicago Cubs d. St Louis Cardinals 4-1

World Series
Chicago Cubs d. New York Yankees 4-3

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Montreal Expos Off Season Report

Attendance - 43,740
Loss - $43.3m
Cash - $187.8m
Franchise Value - $828.3m
Farm System Rating - B
Medical Staff Rating - A+
Scouting Staff Rating - A+
Team Payroll/Budget - $198.6m/$149.0m

Player Movements
LF Blake Woolhouse (92) resigned for $11.2m/4yr
C Tony Paige (90/95) resigned for $8.2m at Arbitration
SS Robert Flynn (75) released
RP Nathan Derby (89) resigned for $9.6m at Arbitration
RP Jeff Reece (88) resigned for $7.4m at Arbitration

Free Agency
SP Davis Harris (93) signed for $25.3m/4yr with player option
4-time World Series winning pitcher for the Cubs (2024, 2026 and 2028) and Orioles (2018. 35 years old). The 35-year old pitcher is second amongst current pitchers for career wins (221).
CF Joe Long (91) signed for $11.6m/2yr with player option

Trades
None made

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The 2029 Montreal Expos

Lineup
SS - Ted Christiansen (90)
CF - Sean Bariski (93)
3B - Remy Swanston (94)
RF - Christian Taylor (95)
1B - Ron Blow (92)
LF - Blake Woolhouse (92)
C - Tony Paige (90/95)
2B - Craig Overy (93)

Bench
C - Raul Herrera (73)
2B - Armando Bimier (80)
C - Luis Palacios (77/94)
3B - Kenny Higson (75/84)
OF - Joe Lung (91)
OF - Homer Waller (70)

Rotation
1. Lucas O'Neal (94)
2. Dave Shufflebarger (93)
3. Davis Harris (93)
4. Jamie Flanagan (91)

Bullpen
Mopup - Aaron Lapierre (85/94)
Closer - Jamie Olinger (90)
Setup - Jason Kidwell (84/90)
Short Relief - Nathan Derby (88)
Short Relief - Todd Webb (90/93)
Middle Relief - Travis Clarkson (90/94)
Long Relief - Jeff Reece (86)

Preseason Predicitions

NL East
1. Montreal (100-62)
2. Atlanta (86-76)
3. New York (84-78)
4. Philadelphia (81-81)
5. Miami (75-87)

NL Central - St Louis (Chicago wildcard)
NL West - San Francisco
AL East - New York (Boston wildcard)
AL Central - Minnesota
AL West - Oakland

American League - New York over Minnesota
National League - Montreal over St Louis
World Series - Montreal over New York

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The 2029 Season

The pre-season predicitions appeared to be right on the money when Montreal exploded to a 10-0 start to the season, their best in franchise history, losing their 11th game of the season against the Miami Marlins, the perpetual strugglers of the NL East.

Montreal continued to mow through their opponents, with Christian Taylor hitting an amazing .420 for the month of April as the Expos went to a 20-4 record. Lucas O'Neal was in career-best form, with a 5-0 record and an ERA of 1.52.

The Expos came back towards the field somewhat during May, with a 16-11 record and a six game lead over the Braves. Montreal also created a little slice of history by drafting 18-year old pitcher Betty Jo Fitz with the fifth overall pick of the annual draft, the highest-yet position by a female in Major League Baseball.

May was another successful month for the Expos (18-9, 54-24 overall), which was capped off with a four-game sweep of the Mets, who were having a poor season. The only blight on the record was a loss in a series to Canadian rivals Toronto.

With a nine-game lead by the time the All-Star game in Houston came around, the Expos showed no signs of letting up their frantic pace, including murdering the Rockies in three games (14-8, 11-8, 20-8). With July (20-6) in the books, the Expos started to turn their sights towards a 100-win season, with 110 wins a real possibility.

Remy Swanston exploded as an offensive weapon, being the first player to pass 50 home runs for the season, and going close to toppling Troy Glaus's record of 66 in a season (which the former Rockie hall of fame player achieved in 2007). Christian Taylor achieved his 300th home run and 1000th RBI during the season, and also represented the NL. Ron Blow struck his 400th home run in his 13th season. Lucas O'Neal won the Cy Young award and led the NL in wins and strikeouts (for the fifth time in six season), recording his 2000th strikeout during the season.

Montreal won their 100th game on September 17, and with 13 games remaining in the season, eventually finishing at 107-55, their best ever regular season record. But that was still only good for second in the National League, with the Cubs streaking ahead at 109-53.

National League
East
1. Montreal (107-55)
2. Atlanta (92-70)
3. New York (81-81)
4. Philadelphia (78-84)
5. Miami (66-96)
Central
1. Chicago (109-53)
2. St Louis (96-66)
3. Houston (83-79)
4. Pittsburgh (81-81)
5. Milwaukee (73-89)
6. Cincinnati (60-102)
West
1. San Francisco (85-77)
2. Arizona (81-81)
3. San Diego (77-85)
4. Los Angeles (75-87)
5. Colorado (55-107)

American League
East
1. New York (102-60)
2. Toronto (88-74)
3. Washington (86-76)
4. Baltimore (72-90)
5. Boston (68-94)
Central
1. Detroit (91-71)
2. Chicago (79-83)
3. Cleveland (72-90)
4. Minnesota (65-97)
5. Kansas City (63-99)
West
1. Los Angeles (93-69)
2. Oakland (93-69)
3. Seattle (88-74)
4. Texas (71-91)

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Division Series v St Louis

With our 'reward' for winning the East Division being the St Louis Cardinals, the Expos were left under no illusions that they would have to produce something special just to progress to the NL Championship series.

St. Louis Cardinals at Montreal Expos
October 4, 2029

TOP OF THE FIRST
Davis Harris takes the mound for the Expos.
Ivan Cruz struck out. <--->
David Montgomery struck out. <--->
John Brundage struck out. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the first, the game is tied at 0.

BOTTOM OF THE FIRST
Adam Burney takes the mound for the Cardinals.
Ted Christiansen grounded to second. <--->
Sean Bariski flied out to right. <--->
Remy Swanston homered to right-center. <--->
Christian Taylor singled to right. <--1>
Blake Woolhouse popped up to third. <--1>
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
At the end of the first, Montreal leads 1 to 0.

TOP OF THE SECOND
Sean Hillson lined out to center. <--->
Omar Calle lined out to center. <--->
Ricky Daves popped up to the shortstop. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the second, St. Louis trails 1 to 0.

BOTTOM OF THE SECOND
Ron Blow flied out to right. <--->
Tony Paige doubled in the right field gap. <-2->
Tony Paige was caught stealing third. <--->
Craig Overy singled through the hole. <--1>
Davis Harris struck out. <--1>
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
At the end of the second, Montreal leads 1 to 0.

TOP OF THE THIRD
Eduard Gadines struck out. <--->
Gabe Hebert flied out to center field. <--->
Adam Burney struck out. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the third, St. Louis trails 1 to 0.

BOTTOM OF THE THIRD
Ted Christiansen singled to right. <--1>
Sean Bariski homered into the left field seats for two RBIs. <--->
Remy Swanston singled down the third base line. <--1>
Christian Taylor doubled in the left field gap. <32->
Blake Woolhouse reached first on a throwing error by the pitcher - a run scored. <3-1>
Ron Blow struck out. <3-1>
Tony Paige lined out to center. <3-1>
Craig Overy grounded to the shortstop. <3-1>
3 runs, 4 hits, 1 error, and 2 left on base.
At the end of the third, Montreal leads 4 to 0.

TOP OF THE FOURTH
Ivan Cruz struck out. <--->
David Montgomery singled into right field. <--1>
John Brundage flied out to left. <--1>
Davis Harris threw a wild pitch. <-2->
Sean Hillson struck out. <-2->
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
In the middle of the fourth, St. Louis trails 4 to 0.

BOTTOM OF THE FOURTH
Davis Harris struck out. <--->
Ted Christiansen flied out to left. <--->
Sean Bariski flied out to center field. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the fourth, Montreal leads 4 to 0.

TOP OF THE FIFTH
Omar Calle flied out to right. <--->
Ricky Daves struck out. <--->
Eduard Gadines homered into the right field seats. <--->
Gabe Hebert singled to center field. <--1>
Marcel Pruitt pinch hit for Adam Burney. <--1>
Marcel Pruitt struck out. <--1>
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
In the middle of the fifth, St. Louis trails 4 to 1.

BOTTOM OF THE FIFTH
Peter Jeavons came in to pitch for the Cardinals. <--->
Remy Swanston grounded to first. <--->
Christian Taylor singled down the right field line. <--1>
Christian Taylor stole second. <-2->
Blake Woolhouse popped up to second. <-2->
Ron Blow singled through the right side, scoring a run. <--1>
Tony Paige flied out to right field. <--1>
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
At the end of the fifth, Montreal leads 5 to 1.

TOP OF THE SIXTH
Ivan Cruz popped up to third. <--->
David Montgomery flied out to left. <--->
John Brundage grounded to first. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the sixth, St. Louis trails 5 to 1.

BOTTOM OF THE SIXTH
Craig Overy homered into the left field bleachers. <--->
Davis Harris struck out. <--->
Ted Christiansen struck out. <--->
Sean Bariski walked. <--1>
Remy Swanston grounded to second. <--1>
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
At the end of the sixth, Montreal leads 6 to 1.

TOP OF THE SEVENTH
Sean Hillson struck out. <--->
Omar Calle walked. <--1>
Ricky Daves homered over the right field fence for two RBIs. <--->
Eduard Gadines flied out to left field. <--->
Gabe Hebert flied out to left. <--->
2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the seventh, St. Louis trails 6 to 3.

BOTTOM OF THE SEVENTH
Christian Taylor singled up the middle. <--1>
Blake Woolhouse struck out. <--1>
Ron Blow doubled down the left field line. <32->
Christian Taylor went for an extra base and reached home, scoring a run. <-2->
Tony Paige walked. <-21>
Bruno Beamer came in to pitch for the Cardinals. <-21>
Craig Overy singled to right. <321>
Joe Lung pinch hit for Davis Harris. <321>
Joe Lung popped up to short. <321>
Ted Christiansen walked, scoring a run. <321>
Sean Bariski grounded to the pitcher. <321>
2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, and 3 left on base.
At the end of the seventh, Montreal leads 8 to 3.

TOP OF THE EIGHTH
Aaron Lapierre came in to pitch for the Expos. <--->
Keith McClinton pinch hit for Bruno Beamer. <--->
Keith McClinton grounded to the second baseman. <--->
Ivan Cruz grounded to first. <--->
David Montgomery flied out to left field. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the eighth, St. Louis trails 8 to 3.

BOTTOM OF THE EIGHTH
Lance Stanton came in to pitch for the Cardinals. <--->
Remy Swanston popped up to second. <--->
Christian Taylor grounded to second. <--->
Blake Woolhouse struck out. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the eighth, Montreal leads 8 to 3.

TOP OF THE NINTH
John Brundage grounded to the pitcher. <--->
Sean Hillson popped up foul down the first base line. <--->
Omar Calle walked. <--1>
Ricky Daves grounded to the pitcher. <--1>

EXPOS WIN: 8-3

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St. Louis Cardinals at Montreal Expos
October 5, 2029

TOP OF THE FIRST
Lucas O'Neal takes the mound for the Expos.
Ivan Cruz singled up the middle. <--1>
The Cardinals put on the hit and run.
David Montgomery grounded to the third baseman. <-2->
John Brundage struck out. <-2->
Sean Hillson was intentionally walked. <-21>
Omar Calle grounded to short. <-21>
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 2 left on base.
In the middle of the first, the game is tied at 0.

BOTTOM OF THE FIRST
Marc Hathcock takes the mound for the Cardinals.
Ted Christiansen popped up to short. <--->
Sean Bariski singled to center field. <--1>
The Expos put on the hit and run.
Remy Swanston grounded to short. <-2->
Marc Hathcock threw a wild pitch. <3-->
Christian Taylor struck out. <3-->
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
At the end of the first, the game is tied at 0.

TOP OF THE SECOND
Ricky Daves singled to center. <--1>
Eduard Gadines doubled into the left field corner. <32->
Gabe Hebert grounded to the shortstop. <32->
Marc Hathcock grounded to the shortstop, scoring a run. <--1>
Ivan Cruz popped up foul down the third base line. <--1>
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
In the middle of the second, St. Louis leads 1 to 0.

BOTTOM OF THE SECOND
Blake Woolhouse struck out. <--->
Ron Blow walked. <--1>
The Expos put on the hit and run.
Tony Paige lined out to right. <--1>
Craig Overy struck out. <--1>
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
At the end of the second, Montreal trails 1 to 0.

TOP OF THE THIRD
David Montgomery flied out to right. <--->
John Brundage popped up to second. <--->
Sean Hillson struck out. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the third, St. Louis leads 1 to 0.

BOTTOM OF THE THIRD
Lucas O'Neal singled to left-center. <--1>
Ted Christiansen walked. <-21>
Sean Bariski singled back through the middle. <321>
Remy Swanston struck out. <321>
Christian Taylor popped up to second. <321>
Blake Woolhouse grounded to first. <321>
0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, and 3 left on base.
At the end of the third, Montreal trails 1 to 0.

TOP OF THE FOURTH
Omar Calle doubled down the right field line. <-2->
Ricky Daves lined out to first. <-2->
Eduard Gadines flied out to left. <-2->
Gabe Hebert struck out. <-2->
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
In the middle of the fourth, St. Louis leads 1 to 0.

BOTTOM OF THE FOURTH
Ron Blow singled up the middle. <--1>
Tony Paige grounded to second for a double play (4-6-3). <--->
Craig Overy popped up to the third baseman in foul ground. <--->
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the fourth, Montreal trails 1 to 0.

TOP OF THE FIFTH
Marc Hathcock flied out to right field. <--->
Ivan Cruz struck out. <--->
David Montgomery struck out. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the fifth, St. Louis leads 1 to 0.

BOTTOM OF THE FIFTH
Lucas O'Neal flied out to center. <--->
Ted Christiansen grounded to short. <--->
Sean Bariski struck out. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the fifth, Montreal trails 1 to 0.

TOP OF THE SIXTH
John Brundage struck out. <--->
Sean Hillson struck out. <--->
Omar Calle popped up behind home plate. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
In the middle of the sixth, St. Louis leads 1 to 0.

BOTTOM OF THE SIXTH
Remy Swanston grounded to short. <--->
Christian Taylor flied out to center. <--->
Blake Woolhouse grounded to second. <--->
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the sixth, Montreal trails 1 to 0.

TOP OF THE SEVENTH
Ricky Daves popped up to the first baseman in foul ground. <--->
Eduard Gadines grounded to first. <--->
Gabe Hebert singled over the first baseman. <--1>
Marc Hathcock popped up foul down the first base line. <--1>
0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
In the middle of the seventh, St. Louis leads 1 to 0.

BOTTOM OF THE SEVENTH
Joe Lemley came in to play Third Base. <--->
Ron Blow flied out to right. <--->
Tony Paige singled through the hole. <--1>
The Expos put on the hit and run.
Craig Overy singled to center, advancing the runner to third. <3-1>
The Cardinals brought the infield in.
Craig Overy was caught stealing second. <3-->
Lucas O'Neal singled to right, scoring a run. <--1>
Ted Christiansen flied out to center field. <--1>
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, and 1 left on base.
At the end of the seventh, the game is tied at 1.

TOP OF THE EIGHTH
Ivan Cruz grounded to third. <--->
David Montgomery popped up foul down the first base line. <--->
John Brundage walked. <--1>
John Brundage stole second. <-2->
Sean Hillson was intentionally walked. <-21>
Jason Kidwell came in to pitch for the Expos. <-21>
Marcel Pruitt pinch hit for Joe Lemley. <-21>
Marcel Pruitt walked. <321>
Ricky Daves flied out to left. <321>
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, and 3 left on base.
In the middle of the eighth, the game is tied at 1.

BOTTOM OF THE EIGHTH
Brian Wainwright came in to play Third Base. <--->
Sean Bariski walked. <--1>
Remy Swanston walked. <-21>
Christian Taylor walked. <321>
Marc Hathcock threw a wild pitch - a run scored. <32->
Ernie Boone came in to pitch for the Cardinals. <32->
Blake Woolhouse grounded to second, scoring a run. <3-->
The Cardinals brought the infield in.
Ron Blow singled through the right side, scoring a run. <--1>
Tony Paige grounded to the second baseman for a double play (4-6-3). <--->
3 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, and 0 left on base.
At the end of the eighth, Montreal leads 4 to 1.

TOP OF THE NINTH
Jamie Olinger came in to pitch for the Expos. <--->
Kenny Higson came in to play Third Base. <--->
Luis Palacios came in to play First Base. <--->
Joe Lung came in to play Right Field. <--->
Eduard Gadines flied out to right. <--->
Gabe Hebert grounded to the shortstop. <--->
Drew Grundy pinch hit for Ernie Boone. <--->
Drew Grundy reached first on a fielding error by the second baseman. <--1>
Ivan Cruz doubled down the left field line, scoring a run. <-2->
David Montgomery struck out. <-2->

EXPOS WIN: 4-2

The Montreal Expos take a 2-0 lead in the series, which now heads to St Louis.