Scott Sheldon and his Orix BlueWave teammates may be in the same boat, but for the past month they've been rowing in opposite directions.
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While the BlueWave have plunged to a 32-48 record, spending most of July in the Pacific League cellar, Sheldon has positioned himself to pick up Most Valuable Player of the month honors.