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The Twins have seven games to go. But they need Houston and LA to stop winning. I'd also like to point out that, as we watch teams with barely 80 wins eat each other for that second AL Wild Card spot, the NL post-season is already set and both Wild Card teams already have 90 wins.
Standings, 9/28/2015
Wild Card Teams | W | L | PCT | WCGB | E# | L10 | STRK |
New York Yankees | 86 | 69 | .555 | +4.5 | - | 6-4 | W2 |
Houston Astros | 82 | 74 | .526 | - | - | 5-5 | W2 |
Los Angeles Angels | 81 | 74 | .523 | 0.5 | 7 | 8-2 | W5 |
Minnesota Twins | 80 | 75 | .516 | 1.5 | 6 | 5-5 | W2 |
Yesterday
Twins: WIN, 7-1
Astros: WIN, 4-2
Angels: WIN, 3-2
Today
Twins (80-75) at Indians (77-77), 6:10pm CDT
Probable Pitchers: Phil Hughes vs Corey Kluber
Astros (82-74) at Mariners (74-82), 9:10pm CDT
Probable Pitchers: Lance McCullers vs Roenis Elias
Angels (81-74) vs Athletics (65-91), 9:05pm CDT
Probable Pitchers: Hector Santiago vs Felix Doubront
Remaining Schedule
Date | Minnesota Twins | Houston Astros | Los Angeles Angels |
Tuesday, September 29 | at Indians | at Mariners | vs Athletics |
Wednesday, September 30 | at Indians | at Mariners | vs Athletics |
Thursday, October 1 | at Indians | OFF | at Rangers |
Friday, October 2 | vs Royals | at Diamondbacks | at Rangers |
Saturday, October 3 | vs Royals | at Diamondbacks | at Rangers |
Sunday, October 4 | vs Royals | at Diamondbacks | at Rangers |
There's Always Hope: On This Date In 2009 (before play)
Team | W | L | PCT | GB |
Detroit Tigers | 83 | 72 | .535 | - |
Minnesota Twins | 81 | 74 | .523 | 2.0 |