if we can go 5-2 the remaining games in august, we hit 81 before sept 1.
that would be an amazing feat, to break the streak, be in first, and do it before sept 1.
nobody thought that in march.
Now seems like another good time to update the standings, as the Pirates are in sole possession of first place in the NL Central, and we're just three wins away from a winning season. Tonight's victory eliminates Illinest from the competition. The Pirates' 79-53 record is good for a .585 winning percentage, and puts them on pace for a record just shy of 95-67, which means steelparrot remains our favorite to win, but still five wins above his prediction.
As usual, parrot is bolded for being closest at this point, eliminated players are designated by red and italics, and the record required for each player to have his prediction be correct is listed next to the prediction.
The Pirates would have to have a losing record for anyone to "win" this contest.
I thought Hurdle was gonna Hurdle last night....then Lance Lynn decided he couldn't throw the ball accross the plate forcing Hurdle to allow Martin to swing.......worked out better.
The Pirates locked up a winning season tonight, eliminating powerchord86 from the competition! The Pirates' current record of 82-60 is good for a .577 winning percentage and puts them on a pace right between 93 and 94 wins. Steelparrot remains the closest prediction to the projection, as indicated by his prediction being bolded.
As always, eliminated players are italicized and in red. The records required for each prediction to be met is next to each player's name.
You know the is the one year I am glad I predicted wrong vs the '09 season when all of us that predicted 63-99....lost since they didn't play a game and won 62.