While on the scoreboard the Big Pink Machine trails the arch-rival Frickin' As 7-3 on the last day of the week - the reality of the situation is that all is still not lost.
The Flemingos can gain half a point in home runs (it's currently tied at a pathetic 2-2). We can gain another full point in runs scored (currently the As lead this category by just 24-21). And another full point in stolen bases (where the As lead 3-2). That would gain us 2.5 points and we'd win 5.5-4.5.
But, of course that means on this final day we have to hit some home runs, score some runs, and steal some bases - things that we haven't really shown a proficiency at doing so far this week... And we need for the As to NOT get a save (it's tied 0-0) or have Matt Latos pitch a great game in Pittsburgh to have the As go ahead of the Flemingos in WHIP (currently the Big Pink Machine leads this category 0.85 to 0.95).
So, plenty of excitement even in a seemingly 7-3 blowout!
Keep your fingers crossed!
Edit: To make things even more of a challenge - snow in Minnesota means I have two players sitting out today - Aaron Hicks and Ike Davis...
Edit: The Frickin' As got a save today... Now the score is 7.5-2.5 and I can't make up the difference since the As hold the batting average tie breaker (they're batting a robust .211 for the week compared to my incredibly low .181 as I write this.....). Oh well, wait until next week!
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