Oklahoma City Comets Seal PCL Lead with 89-50 Record
Alek Thomas drove in the winner with a triple as the Comets beat El Paso 2-1 to top the Pacific Coast League standings.
Key points
- Oklahoma City Comets finished the regular season with an 89-50 record, the best in the Pacific Coast League.
- Zach Ehrhard scored 120 runs, setting a new Dodgers minor league record, and drove in two runs on a triple.
- James Tibbs III led the PCL in walks and total bases, while Ryan Fitzgerald led the league in hits.
The dust settles on the regular season in a haze of green grass and worn dirt. Oklahoma City stands tall, having just dispatched the El Paso Chihuahuas in a 2-1 thriller. The scoreboard tells the story, but the air still hums with the energy of the final out.
Center fielder Alek Thomas delivered the decisive blow in the eighth inning. His triple sliced through the gap, carrying the runner home and locking in the victory. With this win, the Comets secure the best record in the Pacific Coast League, finishing at 89-50.
Ehrhard leads historic scoring charge
Zach Ehrhard was the engine behind the offense, scoring both of Oklahoma City’s runs. He added his 30th double of the season and drew a walk, padding his total to 120 runs scored. That mark eclipses the Dodgers minor league record set by Lemmie Miller in 1983.
His season line reads .291/.400/.472, backed by 20 home runs and 28 steals. According to Yahoo Sports, these numbers place him firmly at the top of the league’s offensive leaders. The consistency is rare, a steady drumbeat of production that defined the Comets’ campaign.
League leaders close out stats
James Tibbs III anchored the statistical dominance, leading the PCL in walks with 108. He also tied for the lead in extra-base hits and topped the total bases column with 278. His 30 home runs and 107 RBIs round out a season of sustained power.
Ryan Fitzgerald claimed the hits crown with 172, including a hit on Sunday. On the mound, Cole Irvin finished with a 3.33 ERA and 12 wins. He logged 137 2/3 innings, just two outs shy of the league leader, providing stability when the team needed it most.
Dodgers keep options open
Hyeseong Kim struggled on Sunday, going hitless in four at-bats. His Triple-A season ended with a .262 average and a 79 wRC+. Despite the offensive slump, manager Dave Roberts sees value in his speed and defensive versatility.
Roberts believes Kim could be a key piece in the postseason conversation. The ability to steal bases and play multiple positions keeps him in the mix. The Dodgers also moved Emmet Sheehan and Kyle Hurt to the majors, while Seth Halvorsen was optioned down to Oklahoma City.
