re: Some basic numbers about CWS game 1 losers since 1995

Basically losing either of the first two games in a four team double elimination bracket puts a team behind the eight ball. If you lose the first game you have to win four straight, if you lose the second game after winning the first one, you have to win three straight. Either way a 4-1 record is required to make the finals.

Hopefully the opponent is not 3-0 at that point and in their normal rotation.