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Astros magic number on the Sox is 13 with 16 games left. The Sox hfa will have to be in the ALCS against the wildcard team that knocks off the Rays.

More precisely, the Sox won one in TB (and it was a good one), then punted two.

Haven’t given it much thought about the Astros getting the 1-seed, but if they rattle off a 13-3 including a couple wins vs the Rays while the Rays go 8-7 or worse, the Sox are headed to Florida.

Longest winning streak this season is 6. Saving a longer one for October.

6-0 Astros in Arlington. Not that it matters except they’re wearing out the Rangers pitching staff before we get there.

Yankees lose to O’s. Not sure what I want for an AL wildcard game/ potential ALCS opponent for the Sox. Right now, I just want the Yankees gone.

Have a 7-4 road trip with a hangover loss in there, and everything will be ok. This is all status quo for the second half Sox that are pacing their way into October. La Russa, the players, and the organization overall will be judged by what happens against the Astros in three weeks.

They should have, but it’s probably over. Sox will lose six games, Astros will win 9 more out of 17.

Magic numbers for the 2-seed with 17 games left: Hou-15 Sox-20

Yes, he led the league in homers 50 years ago. Melton

18 games left Hou-17 Sox-20

Magic Number- 8

Crochet will be a Cub. We’re getting Madrigal back. 😉

19 games left for each. Magic number on each other for 2-seed: Hou-17 Sox-22

You know his name is Warren Newson, right?