September 13, 2003
Day at the Races
The biggest gain today was by the Yankees, who swept a double header against the Devil Rays, while Boston lost to the White Sox. That takes the Yankees magic number down to 9. They could clinch by next weekend. The AL Central stays the same for the 2nd day in a row, as the White Sox, Twins and Royals all win.
In the NL, the Marlins defeated the Braves for the 2nd day in a row while the Phillies were losing to the Pirates for the 2nd day in a row. Florida now leads Philadelphia by 2 1/2 games, and are 8 1/2 behind the Braves. I'd love to see the NL East race get a bit closer.
A great pitching duel in Houston, as Morris and Oswalt each gave up four hits over seven innings. Morris walked one and gave up a solo shot to Bagwell, and the Cardinals lost 2-0. The Cardinals are in third place 4 1/2 back, and are in danger of falling out of the race.
The West races are underway at this hour, except for the A's having defeated Texas 9-3 to at least maintain their lead over Seattle. The Mariners and Angels are tied at 0 in the fourth, and the Mariners need a win to gain on the Red Sox.