Seven teams had better projected chances to make the postseason than the 2005 Indians did and missed, according to the Playoff Odds Report.
A.J. Burnett gets sent packing, Mike Piazza gets sent off gracefully, Bernie Williams has a few more weeks before he gets sent off, and playoff-bound teams rejoice.
It’s a classic matchup between a team that scores a lot and one that stops the opposition from doing just that.
The difference between playing this week and not for the Phillies and Astros was one pitch.