The Astros have a much tougher road to the finish than does the Mariners. Feeding on the bottom dwellers of the MLB might boost wins, but feeding on the championship contenders elevates teams to another degree. Astros have 15 games against playoff or playoff contenders (13 against non playoff teams as of now). The Mariners have 11 games against playoffs or playoff contenders (17 against non playoff teams as of now). And the Astros have a 4 game cushion. So by no means are the Astros running away with the division, but they are in a very solid position.
Why are you showing me David Ortiz bombs and bat flips? Isn't there an Astro one you might want to show?
24 27 games left for both teams. If Astros go 14-13 (87-75) the Mariners must go at least 18-9. If the Astros go 12-12 + 2 out of 3 in the head to head series, Seattle must go 17-7 the other 24 games.
Remaining schedules. I actually think the schedules are pretty even. My personal strength of schedule. 28 teams because I excluded Houston and Seattle. .550 or better (top 9) = 5 pts .500-.549 (8) = 4 pts .450-.499 (6) = 3 pts under .450 (5) = 1 pt. .550+ in 2nd half = +1 (SD, Oak, Ariz, KC, NYY) division rival = +1 Astros 2 vs Royals = 5×2 = 10 3@ Cin = 3×3 = 9 3 AZ = 6×3 = 18 3 Oak = 3×3 = 9 7 LAA = 2×7 = 14 3 SD = 6×3 = 18 3 Cle= 5×3 = 15 Total = 93 Seattle 2 LAA = 2×2 = 4 7 Oak = 3×7 = 22 3 St.L = 4×3 = 12 2 SD = 6×2 = 12 7 Tex = 4×7 = 28 3 NYY: 6×3 = 18 Total = 96
Who are you gonna postva picture of for 22? Heyward? Reddick? Clemens? Jesus Alou? Maybe Jose Cruz !! ( Jr. of course) surprise me.
