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And down the stretch they come ...

Frayed Knot Sep 20 2007 12:24 PM

Aside from the fact that the AL will be pretty boring this year -- (although imagine a two-division, pre-WC Cleve/Bost/NYY fight to the death for the right to face the Angels) -- there's not much better than the final weeks of the baseball regular season: * The East we all know about obviously with the Mets breaking the losing streak and the Phils losing in an extra-inning walk-off hit * In the Central the Cubs won Wednesday via an 8th inning run while the Brewers lost via a walk-off 10th inning hit in Houston after tying it on a 2R top-9th HR from Bill Hall Cubs lead by 1 game (tied in the loss column) and are off today, Brewers head to Atlanta * In the West, the Padres won their 6th straight via a walk-off HR from Scott Hairston. That kept them on pace with the DBacks who held off the Giants 6-4. Padres trail by 1 game (tied in the loss column) and host the Pirates for one more this afternoon. Arizona has split their last 8 and is off today. The Rockies are most likely out of it but they won their 3rd straight against he Dodgers on an 8th inning Brad Hawpe HR. Those two will play one more afternoon game today. WC: Padres Phillies -2-1/2 Rockies -4-1/2 Dodgers -5-1/2 Braves -5-1/2

Benjamin Grimm Sep 20 2007 12:29 PM

San Diego's magic number for the Wild Card is the same as the Mets' for the division: 9. Yankees have a magic number of 5 for the card, and a tragic number of 9 for the division title. Other magic numbers: Indians 3, Angels 3, Cubs 10, Diamondbacks 10.

Johnny Dickshot Sep 20 2007 12:29 PM

As noted below the Rockies record for most wins ever (83) is in serious danger this year. It's too bad the Pirates gave that one up last night (only Capps' 3rd BS this year). I want a super-tight scrum.

Frayed Knot Sep 21 2007 08:47 AM

No walk-offs or cliff-hangers yesterday aside from those two fucking NL East games Brewers lose to drop 1-1/2 behind Chicago Padres won again - now just 1/2 game behind idle Arizona The barely alive Rockies (5 GB) completed the 4-game sweep of LA putting them on the edge of official elimination (7 GB) WC: Padres Phils -2-1/2 Rockies -4-1/2 Braves -5-1/2 Dodgers -6-1/2

Frayed Knot Sep 22 2007 08:28 AM

- DBacks romped on the Dodgers - Padres scored the tying run in the 9th ... only to lose 2-1 in 14 innings to the still-breathing Rockies Snakes Fathers -1-1/2 Rox -5 - Brewers beat Tim Hudson and the Braves - Cubs won a slug-fest with the Pirates in the afternoon Cubs Brewers -1-1/2 WC: Padres Phils -1-1/2 Rox -3-1/2 Braves -5-1/2 Brews -6

Frayed Knot Sep 23 2007 06:32 AM

West: - Snakes win again and the Padres lose - Now a 2-1/2 game lead for the division while SD also puts itself in danger of losing its hold on the WC lead. It also increases OUR safety valve as we lead the Pads by a full game. - Rockies win their [u:b3f953fe09]7th straight[/u:b3f953fe09] Central: - Cubs win over Pitt. - Brewers bust up a Smoltz no-hit bid late then actually take the lead in the 10th before blowing the lead and the game. - Cubs up 2-1/2 WC: Padres Phils -1/2 Rockies -2/1/2 Braves -4-1/2 Brewers -6

bmfc1 Sep 23 2007 06:40 AM

Nice job by Adam Rubin previewing the Mets week (including projected SPs): http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/2007/09/23/2007-09-23_the_week_in_preview_how_will_mets_finish.html

Benjamin Grimm Sep 23 2007 06:56 AM

If the Mets have to play a tie-breaker in Philadelphia next Monday, it would be Dave Williams' turn in the rotation! (Though I think Pelfrey would also be rested for that start.) If Willie backs off that "extra day of rest" for Pedro, it would be Pedro Martinez.

soupcan Sep 23 2007 08:25 AM

bmfc1 wrote: Nice job by Adam Rubin previewing the Mets week (including projected SPs): http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/2007/09/23/2007-09-23_the_week_in_preview_how_will_mets_finish.html Nice job? Mets win 2 of 3 against the Nats at home, beat St. Louis and win 2 of 3 against the Fish to close it out? My dead grandma could predict that. While I'd sign up for that in a heartbeat (only losing 2 of their last 7 games) I'm sure Mr. Rubin also thought that the Mets wouldn't get swept at home by Philly or lose 2 of 3 to the Nats earlier this week. All Rubin is saying is what should happen based on records. I think we all know that ain't always the case

bmfc1 Sep 23 2007 08:27 AM

The "nice job" referred to the expected pitching match-ups for the whole week. Nobody else has that. Who cares about the predictions?

soupcan Sep 23 2007 08:36 AM

Yeah sorry, I knew that. Didn't mean to disparage you, just Rubin.

Frayed Knot Sep 23 2007 09:21 AM

This morning's Newsday mentions Willie suggesting that Pedro will go on Wednesday not Williams -- and why not?, it's his regular day coming off a rain-shortened outing. Then - as mentioned above - he's available for a potential play-in game on Monday or with extra rest for the playoffs.

Frayed Knot Sep 24 2007 07:32 AM

Central: Cubs win, Brewers lose, Chicago leads by 3-1/2 Chicago - six games left - is off today Milwaukee - 7 left and w/Sheets shut down again - hosts StL tonight West: DBacks lose to Dodgers; Padres lose AGAIN to streaking Rockies Padres -2-1/2; Rockies -4 Arizona - 6 games left (and 1/2 game ahead of NYM) - off today then go to Pittsburgh Padres - 7 games left - hosts Giants tomight. Rox - 6 games left - off today before heading to LA WC: Padres (2 games behind Mets) Phils -1/2 Rox -1-1/2 Braves -3-1/2 Dodgers -5-1/2

Johnny Dickshot Sep 24 2007 07:48 AM

Rockies have won 8 straight -- and swept the Pods at Petco. The have 6 left, 3 @ LA then 3 vs. Arizona at Denver. San Diego has 7 to go, all on the road: 4 @ San Franscisco starting tonight and interesting to see if both remain in it -- 3 at Milwaukee to finish the year. DBags are @ Pittsburgh for 3 then at Denver

Edgy DC Sep 24 2007 07:53 AM

I really liked how the D-Backs and Roxx had remade their teams when I saw them earlier in the year and said so. Didn't think at all that they'd get it together so fast, though.

Johnny Dickshot Sep 24 2007 07:58 AM

I'm tellin ya. The Rockies looked great when they whipped our asses out there in July but they weren't too shabby in April @ Shea either. They can hit, run and field. Pitching can be iffy but so can everyone's.

Frayed Knot Sep 24 2007 08:01 AM

I kept expecting SD to pull away from the other two and now it looks like they might be in the worst shape of the three - especially since Cameron was hurt in yesterday's game (another - although less serious - OF crash) and Milton Bradley was ejected AND injured at the same time (neat trick). The Rox have even won their last two with Holliday sitting on the sidelines (strained oblique).

Vic Sage Sep 24 2007 08:28 AM

according to A.Rubin in today's NYPost, Humber is scheduled to pitch Wednesday, not Dave Williams.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 24 2007 08:46 AM

And not Pedro Martinez either. They're sticking with the "extra day of rest" plan. After yesterday's results, that doesn't concern me as much as it would have if the Mets had lost and the Phillies had won. If things go badly on Monday and Tuesday and the Mets start Wednesday's game with a one-game lead, I'll be a bit nervous about Humber going. But if the lead is 3 or more I think it will be okay.

Centerfield Sep 24 2007 09:26 AM

In the most important week of the season, the Mets are starting Humber, Pelfrey, and a guy coming off rotator cuff surgery. Don't you love baseball?

Edgy DC Sep 24 2007 09:39 AM

I'd argue that this last week was the most important. Our taking three of four from the Marlins makes this week less important.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 24 2007 09:43 AM

I agree with that, for now. If things go badly the next two days, though, then this week wins the Importance Contest.

Frayed Knot Sep 26 2007 07:22 AM

Central: Cubs lose to Marlins Brewers win behind Prince's 2 HRs (youngest ever to 50, also first father/son combo) Chicago leads by 2 games West: Snakes lose to Pitt SD tallies 4 in the 9th to beat the Giants, Rox win in LA for their 9th straight Padres 2 games out -- Rockies 3 out WC: Padres back into the lead Philly 1 out Rockies 1 out Braves 3 out * I'm Buddy!