September 14, 2006
Massive Tie Review
Simply put, it was a bad day for the massive tie scenario. Brad Penny added his name to the list of well pitched games last night, tossing seven shutout innings against the Cubs. There would be no comeback as the Dodgers took the game 6-0. Furcal added a double and homer and scored three times.
The Giants did not keep pace, losing 9-8 to Colorado in a game that went down to the wire. Colorado scored seven in the fifth inning, the Giants four, to make the game 8-5. The Rockies took a 9-7 lead into the ninth, but a Barry Bonds solo home run was not enough. Barry's next home run ties Henry Aaron for most in the National League.
The best result of the night was the Phillies sweep of the Braves. They gained 1/2 game on both San Diego and Los Angeles. The only other positive was Houston's win, which keeps six teams within 4 1/2 games of the wild card lead.
In the AL, the White Sox gained on both the Tigers and Twins. A three-way tie remains a possibility there.