Alotta Sad Fans This AM

Max Power · 08-10-2002, 10:08 AM

Yesterday, in 15 big league games, 10 teams lost by 1 run last night.

If the Padres and Cubs each could have mustered one more run, it would have been 12 teams in 15 games. Heck, if the O's could have managed to score 2 runs, it would have been 13 teams in 15 games.................

Those "powerhouse" Expos and Chisox, who won by 7 and 8 runs (respectively) are the only reason why MLB didn't have a 100% "close" night.

Still, I have to think that 10 teams losing by 1 run in the same day has to be near a record.

Bosox, Tribe, 'Stros, Yankee, Cards, Halo, Marlin, D'Ray, Phillie and Giant fans can all cry in a collective beer this AM.

As the Yankee fan who started this thread, let me be the one to kick it off........

On the flip side, I guess Twin, Ranger, Bravos, A's, Met, Jays, D'back, Royals, Dodger, and Bucs fans are feeling pretty good...........

08-10-2002, 02:15 PM

and it was hours until I saw 600

SmedIndy · 08-10-2002, 11:26 PM

Such is the game of baseball. The close ones are the best, but they hurt the most.

PS - Johnny - I'll go off the board for Laura Ballance....

hmrsf · 08-10-2002, 11:27 PM

For some reason, I feel so much better today.

thomasstearns · 08-12-2002, 01:38 PM

Happily (for me and other A's fans) the A's are 23-8 in one run games. What is the record for that sort of thing? Is that entirely fluke or do they have some sort of mojo?

(Within hours of posting this, the A's lost 2-1 to Toronto despite a leadoff triple in the ninth. I wonder if I could jinx John Ashcroft so well.)

SmedIndy · 08-12-2002, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by thomasstearns
Happily (for me and other A's fans) the A's are 23-8 in one run games. What is the record for that sort of thing? Is that entirely fluke or do they have some sort of mojo?

Fluke, chance, luck, kismet, for the most part. A good pen helps, too. But a .600 team should really play about .600 in every type of game.

moose · 08-12-2002, 05:04 PM

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Originally posted by thomasstearns
Is that entirely fluke or do they have some sort of mojo?

both - there are the one run games that are 0-0 in the 20th inning that you win with good hitting and good relievers, and there are the one run games that you win 7-6, after being up 7-0 in the second inning.

08-10-2002, 10:08 AM	#1
Max Power NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: May 2002 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 5,548	Alotta Sad Fans This AM Yesterday, in 15 big league games, 10 teams lost by 1 run last night. If the Padres and Cubs each could have mustered one more run, it would have been 12 teams in 15 games. Heck, if the O's could have managed to score 2 runs, it would have been 13 teams in 15 games................. Those "powerhouse" Expos and Chisox, who won by 7 and 8 runs (respectively) are the only reason why MLB didn't have a 100% "close" night. Still, I have to think that 10 teams losing by 1 run in the same day has to be near a record. Bosox, Tribe, 'Stros, Yankee, Cards, Halo, Marlin, D'Ray, Phillie and Giant fans can all cry in a collective beer this AM. As the Yankee fan who started this thread, let me be the one to kick it off........ On the flip side, I guess Twin, Ranger, Bravos, A's, Met, Jays, D'back, Royals, Dodger, and Bucs fans are feeling pretty good........... __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator "They come and they go, Hobbs. They come and they go." That's why there's NetShrine.com

08-10-2002, 11:27 PM	#4
hmrsf forum mom Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: relocation Posts: 4,298	For some reason, I feel so much better today. __________________ NDF who shares good karma! Get a coaster! My cup is not only 1/2 full it is brimming! We don't need no stinking Arods!

08-12-2002, 01:38 PM	#5
thomasstearns NetShrine All-Star Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montana (cue dueling banjos) Posts: 104	Happily (for me and other A's fans) the A's are 23-8 in one run games. What is the record for that sort of thing? Is that entirely fluke or do they have some sort of mojo? (Within hours of posting this, the A's lost 2-1 to Toronto despite a leadoff triple in the ninth. I wonder if I could jinx John Ashcroft so well.) Last edited by thomasstearns : 08-13-2002 at 05:01 PM.

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08-10-2002, 02:15 PM	#2
johnny Posts: n/a	and it was hours until I saw 600

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SmedIndy NetShrine's Historian Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 10,569	Such is the game of baseball. The close ones are the best, but they hurt the most. PS - Johnny - I'll go off the board for Laura Ballance....

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