AL Batting Title Tracker

groundout...jose pretty much has it locked now

 

Martinez is 0-2.

Has to go 4-4 the rest of game and it's doubtful he gets that many chances.

 

There is a scenario no one has discussed. If Detroit loses and Kansas City wins, they play a playoff game 163. This is considered a regular season game. Do those stats count?

 

Detroit and KC have both clinched playoff spots. If they end up tied, this is the only scenario where they use head to head to determine who wins the division and who gets the wild card. They will not play a 163rd game.

That being said, if teams do play a 163rd game, all the stats count.

 

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/ball-star/article2283908.html

Rules changed with 2nd WC spot. They would play game 163

 

Thanks for the info. I was not aware of that.

 

Congratulations Mr. Altuve.

Unbelievable season and way to win the batting title on your own terms.

Couldn't be happier for the guy.

 

Altuve ain't worried like some of the p*****s around here

 

HOW SWEET IT IS!

 

Another hit for Altuve! lol Doing it like a BOSS. He's up to .341 now. Awesome.

 

I was watching both games, and Tigers announcers said Astros had pulled Altuve after the double. I was so confused.

 

http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/51930/good-for-jose-altuve-for-playing-finale

Worth reading for the history of sitting.

 

V-Mart. Pop out 0-3

 

Martinez 0-3

Altuve 2-4

It's a wrap!!

HOUSTON!!!!!!!

First ever batting-title by an Astro, so great for the city!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad he didn't sit out and back into it.


HOUSTON!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Not so fast. Need finals in the Det & KC games.

 

Not to be Debbie Downer, but there could be that one game Detroit-KC playoff to determine the AL Central winner and Martinez could go 5-5 to beat him.

 

Must say, I wouldn't be surprised if things don't work out.