We’re in the course of a pennant chase and it’s freaking nice.*
*Tangent: can we even name this a pennant chase? One of many small however unlucky uncomfortable side effects of the ever-expanding playoffs is that that individual time period doesn’t actually have any which means anymore. The time period “win the pennant” historically meant to win both the American or Nationwide League. However the time period “pennant chase” historically meant the race to complete in first place within the common season standings. So on the very second that MLB launched the playoffs, thus separating the league championship from the common season standings, the in addition they confused the which means of that time period. However we nonetheless stored utilizing it! Although not at all times in the identical context.
Now we’re speaking concerning the the race to complete in one in all three positions within the standings, none of which symbolize the highest of any outlined group of groups. I suppose probably the most correct time period is “Wild Card chase” however that time period is (a) lame as hell, and (b) not even necesarily correct vis a vis the Guardians and Tigers, who’re nonetheless competing for the division. What the hell, man.
However what isn’t nice is that there are not any significant baseball video games on the schedule at the moment! Milwaukee and San Diego play one another, and whereas that’s a enjoyable matchup usually, each groups are comfortably within the playoffs. The opposite two video games characteristic 4 groups which might be all comfortably out. Oh nicely, I suppose we will simply sit round and be harassed at the moment.
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