 However, the Dukes were much improved in the second half of the season, finishing with a 22–20 record, their first winning half in team history.So despite an overall record below .500, the Dukes claimed a playoff berth by finishing first in the East Division for the second half.The team was powered by Mike Meggers (acquired in a mid-season trade with Winnipeg), who would lead the league with 32 home runs.