One Week To Go

I was watching a nice game where my Angels who had been losing just threw up 5 runs in the 8th to take a 5–1 lead. I was glad to see my team was gonna stop their losing streak and put up a respectful showing and head into the series finale in Houston tied 1–1. That enjoyment didn’t last long though as the Astros pieced together 3 walks, 5 singles, an error, and a home run into a 9 run inning. With the 10–5 win, Houston cut their magic number for winning the AL West down to 5 games of the Athletics. And with games like this I wouldn’t be surprised if Mike Scioscia decides to call it quits after this season.

So the Astros won again and the Athletics reduced their magic playoff number to 1 with a walk-off win against Minnesota. And everyone else in the AL West are just waiting for the season to be over…at least Texas is as Seattle stomped all over them 13–0. Robinson Cano went 3–4 with 4 RBIs and was a triple shy of the cycle for the Mariners but they’re just looking at next season at this point.

In the National League, things are much tighter. The Dodgers remain on the top of the NL West as they beat the Padres 7–2. They stayed 1.5 games ahead of Colorado who pretty much ended Arizona’s hunt for post season play. The 5–1 loss to the Rockies was their 7th in the last 8 games and with a 5–15 record in September, the team is gonna be glad once the month is over. The final game featuring the NL West saw San Francisco help St. Louis remain in control in the wildcard race. Their 4–5 loss let the Cardinals remain 1.5 games ahead of the Rockies for the last NL wildcard spot.

Pitcher of the Day: Marco Gonzales SEA – 6 INN, 3 K, 0 ER, 1 H
Player of the Day: Robinson Cano, SEA – 3–4, 4 RBI, 2B, HR

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