09/07: It's Been Done Before...
Posted by: Patrick
Mark Kelly has the largest deficits, in September, that have been overcome to win a division title. We're 6.5 back on September 6. The only one that matches up with that is the 1995 Mariners (yes, THOSE Mariners), who were 6.5 games back on September 8. Of course, then we're talking crazy numbers (they went 16-3 in their last 19 games while the Angels went 8-11).
What's happened since we swept Boston (losing 1.5 games) has most likely sealed the deal. That said, we both have 6 games before we meet again. If we can gain two games in that stretch (and, as such, gain the 1.5 back), we'll have a shot. We'll need to sweep them in Fenway, of course. It's not much, but it's out there.
Via Steve.
What's happened since we swept Boston (losing 1.5 games) has most likely sealed the deal. That said, we both have 6 games before we meet again. If we can gain two games in that stretch (and, as such, gain the 1.5 back), we'll have a shot. We'll need to sweep them in Fenway, of course. It's not much, but it's out there.
Via Steve.
