Who Can tell Me whats Gonna Happen IF.....

[Zurp]

ohiostate=life: "Everyone plays 162 games."

If there is a tie, then 2 teams would play 163 games. If there is a 3 way tie, then two teams would play 163 and one team would end up playing 164.

For example, the 1978 Yankees, due to the 1 game playoff against Boston that season were 100-63. 163 total games.

So if the three teams are tied (95-67), let's say the Yankees beat the Red Sox and win the East, with a final record of 96-67. The Red Sox have a record of 95-68. The Indians have a record of 95-67. The Indians are 1/2 game up on the Red Sox. Does that mean no playoff for the wildcard? Or was the playoff determined based on the 162-game season?

 

[exhawg]

So if the three teams are tied (95-67), let's say the Yankees beat the Red Sox and win the East, with a final record of 96-67. The Red Sox have a record of 95-68. The Indians have a record of 95-67. The Indians are 1/2 game up on the Red Sox. Does that mean no playoff for the wildcard? Or was the playoff determined based on the 162-game season?

Only the 162 games of the season count. It wouldn't be fair to hold the 1 game playoff against them.

 

[Zurp]

Only the 162 games of the season count. It wouldn't be fair to hold the 1 game playoff against them.

Thanks. I guess I was looking for a loop-hole to make the playoffs an easier accomplishment for the Indians.

 

[exhawg]

Thanks. I guess I was looking for a loop-hole to make the playoffs an easier accomplishment for the Indians.

I feel good about the Indians chances in a game Tuesday after the Yanks/Sox have played 4 must win games in a row. Lee or CC would pitch that game.