Pitcher of the Month award winners announced
<a href=p1059.html>James Barnes</a> couldn't have pitched 
much better than he did in September, and the American 
League thought so as well, naming the right-hander 
Pitcher of the Month. He went 4-0 in September and 
finished the month with an ERA of 2.47. He struck out 
23 in 43.2 innings. In 36 starts this year James struck 
out 136 batters in 234.2 innings of work. His ERA is 
4.03, his record 16-9. <a href=p406.html>Alberto Desilva</a> 
pitched like a legend in September, and the National 
League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary 
performance. His record of 5-1 in 7 was among the leagues 
best this month. In 51.1 innings of work he allowed 
just 41 hits while striking out 50, compiling an ERA 
of just 2.28. Alberto pitched a shutout as well. His 
ERA of 3.93 helped him to a 12-17 record this year. 
He struck out 218 and walked 50 in 258.2 innings. He 
has 2 complete games and one shutout. 
