Monday, September 19, 2011

Last Place Update - September 19, 2011


September 19, 2011 – What is going on with the 52-100 Houston Astros?  They were supposed to collapse and take the cellar by now.  They’ve gone 4-4 since September 10.  Even though they broke the 100 loss mark, hats off to the Astros for refusing to give up and winning some games!!

The team that’s making its move is the 59-92 Minnesota Twins, who trails Houston by 7.5 games.  Minnesota is 1-9 in the last 10 games and lost the last 8.  They are 2-13 in September versus Houston’s 5-10 September record.

Last update’s honorable mention, the 87-65 Boston Red Sox, is still on the skids.  They are 1-4 since the last update and are 4-13 in September.  They face the 62-89 Orioles for a home and home series, but also face the Yankees.

Today’s honorable mention is the defending cellar dwelling champion 68-85 Pittsburgh Pirates.  They’re 2-8 in their last 10 games and have lost their last three.  Although the Chicago White Sox are also 2-8 in their last 10 games, they have a better record, so Pittsburgh gets the nod.  The Pirates are 6-11 in September and have a tough road ahead.  They have to face the Dodgers, Diamondbacks, Reds, and end the season against the Brewers.

The magic number is down to three for the Houston Astros.

Note: The Last Place Updates for the NFL will start after Week 4.

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