re: DAT 9/17 D-backs (MadBum) @ Astros (Bielak) 7:10 PM CDT

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So in other words, with no Dusty Baker and with robot umps, the Astros would probably be at 95-97 wins right now.

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Our expected W-L based on run differential is 92-54 which would be the best record in the AL, expected or actual.


To the surprise of no one, getting swept by the Tigers, Rangers and Orioles is coming back to haunt us.



On the race for #1 seed, the Rays have a 4.5 game lead over us with 15 games remaining and I think I had their magic number to clinch the number 1 seed at 12.

Rays 91 wins with 15 to play: max of 106 wins
Astros 86 wins with 16 to play: max of 102 wins

Remaining schedules:

Rays: vs Tigers (3), vs Jays (3) vs Marlins (3), @Astros (3), @Yankees (3)

Astros: vs Dbacks (3), @Angels (4), @As (3), vs Rays (3), vs As (3)