September 25, 2007
Massive Tie Scenario
The Padres fell to the Giants last night 9-4 as Chris Young pitches another poor game. Zito didn't pitch much better, but the Padres timing was worse as they went 4 for 15 with runners in scoring position vs. 6 for 16 for the Giants.
The loss reduces the Diamondbacks magic number to four. It increases the chance for a three way wild card tie but a tie involving the Diamondbacks is looking iffy. We still have a shot at the Mets tying the three wild card contenders, however, resulting in three days of playoffs.
Here are the outcomes that result in the highest winning percentage.
| Team | Record |
| Rockies | 6-0 |
| Phillies | 5-1 |
| Padres | 5-1 |
| Mets | 3-3 |
| Diamondbacks | 2-4 |
In order to help this along, look for these results today:
- Philadelphia defeats Atlanta
- Pittsburgh defeats Arizona
- Washington defeats New York
- Colorado defeats Los Angeles
- San Diego defeats San Francisco
Colorado really holds the key here. With three games against Arizona, they have the opportunity to pull this all together the last weekend of the season.
Atlanta is only three games out and they start a three-game series against Philly today. With a sweep and some loses by the Rockies and Padres, they'd be right back in it. So perhaps we can have a four-way tie for the wildcard.
I can't take it... I can't take it....
98%... 98%... 98%