The magic number drops to 12 as the Tigers fell to the A’s this afternoon 12-4. The White Sox can chop another number off, and increase their lead back to 3 games, with a victory over the Royals tonight.
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Magic Number 13
After a shaky first, Gavin Floyd settled down and held the Royals in check and the White Sox, behind solo home runs from Alejandro de Aza, Gordon Beckham, and Alex Rios, protected their 3 game lead and topped KC 3-2.
In Detroit, the Tigers thumped the A’s 12-2 despite an early exit from Max Scherzer due to a shoulder issue.
Magic Number 14
With today’s 5-4 comeback win over the Tigers, the White Sox expanded their AL Central lead to 3 games and lowered their magic number to 14 with 16 to play.
The White Sox head to Kansas City for a 3 game set with the Royals while the Tigers head home to face the playoff-bound A’s.
Magic Number 16
A White Sox sweep against the Twins and the Tigers blowing a ninth inning lead against the Indians reduces the magic number down to 16. Thanks to last week’s rainout, the Tigers and the White Sox will meet for the final time this season today at 1:10.
Magic Number 18
Well, I thought they’d be further along after a week away, but first place in mid-September is still first place.