Despite the Cubs failure to steal
winnable games from the Cardinals, the Nationals domination of the
Brewers in game two, and the Crew's failure to make up any ground,
the Brewers still have themselves in a great position. With ten games
remaining, the Brewers are still just 2.5 games back.
If you looked at the Brewers schedule
a month ago, you probably wouldn't have given them much of a chance
on their current road trip. With consecutive road series against the
Pirates, Nationals, and Reds the Crew finds themselves 5-1 with four
games remaining. That's nothing to complain about!
If the Cardinals drop just one game in
their series with the Astros, the Brewers can afford two losses in
the remaining four games of this trip. This will put them just 3.0
games out of the second wild card spot (WC2). In the final six games
of the season, the tables are turned on the Cardinals. The Brewers
finish with two home series and six winnable games against the Astros
and Padres whilst the Cardinals finish with the Nationals and Reds.
For the Brewers to complete the climb
to the postseason they will need help, but not luck. (Assuming they
are only 3.0 games out) If the Cardinals lose both series, as they
statistically should, they will drop four games. The Brewers then,
need to go 5-1 in their final six games to force a one game playoff
with the Cardinals.
See how doable this is? #WeBrewlieve
Shout out to Tien for inspiring
me to blog more frequently, also for inspiring me to use the word
“whilst” in this blog. I am easily inspired...
-Zack
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