...the de facto postseason has begun. A best-of-three series between the Sox and the Yankees (2 games at Fenway, one at Yankee Stadium), winner takes the AL East. Loser now has a real shot at the postseason also, given that Cleveland lost their game against the White Sox's bench (after losing 2 of 3 from Tampa Bay). But who cares: the division is within sight.
Win today; win tomorrow; get a day off.
...And, as usual, I'm totally wrong. I had assumed Cleveland would win at least 2. Cleveland's collapse down the stretch run gave the Yanks an opening to clinch today. Which they did.
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And sadly, the most entertaining playoff possibility - a three way tie - is now impossible. So, the playoffs will begin on schedule, including either the Cleveland Indians or the Boston Red Sox. Magic number: 1.
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