With so many close pennant races going on, this would be a good time to remind everyone what happens in the case of ties. According to our Constitution...I
If there is need to resolve a tie to determine the final wildcard berth or division winner, even if the loser is guaranteed a playoff spot as a wildcard team, a playoff game shall be played, under the direction and guidance of the Commissioner, to determine which team makes the playoffs and proper seeding. The 1-game playoff will be treated as a playoff game. At bats and innings pitched count toward the playoff totals for both teams. Teams advancing after the 1-game playoff must follow a regular pitching rotation with no day off before their first round series. The determination of the home team for the 1-game playoff is determined by roll of the dice prior to the start of the game.
In short, the head to head result is not a determining factor when it comes to the playoffs. For example, if the DVs go 9-9 the rest of the way, they will finish with the same record as the Drillers. And even though the Drillers won the season series 8-6, the two teams must play a game to determine which is the division champ (and gets the probable first round bye) and which is second place (and likely wild card team).
Another important point is that the AB and IP used in that game count toward your playoff totals, and your rotation is affected if you have to play the next series.
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If he goes 9-9 the rest of the way he deserves NOT to be in the playoffs at all. Oh, and zapper, DICK! lol
I don't believe the DVs deserve to be in the playoffs anyway. All that happens is we pay for him to fly down here, lose in under two hours, and sit around flicking the bean the rest of the weekend.
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