The White Sox had a 9½-game lead on Sept. 7 and were 15 games up on Aug. 1. No major league team has blown a lead that big over the next closest competitor, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The Brooklyn Dodgers failed to make the playoffs in 1951 after holding a 13-game lead on Aug. 11 of that year.
Cubsfan23 said:
On 9/13/00, the New York Yankees held an eight game lead over Boston. They then proceeded to lose 13 of their next 16 games (being outscored 129-54 in the process) before finally clinching the division on the final Friday of the season. For good measure, they also lost on the final Saturday and Sunday, for a record of 3-15 over the final 2 1/2 weeks of the season
Lathentar said:Well, damn.
Phillies put up a 8 (maybe more) spot in the 9th inning against Florida.
Eminem said:just because it's close doesn't mean we're gonna blow it. we massively fucking collapsed, sure. but we will win the division.
it'll make your money so much sweeter.
also, if you wanna go back in time:
btw, they won the series that year.
Cubsfan23 said:2004 ALCS
Yankees blow lead. The End.
Eminem said:as sad as it sounds, i'll take it. make it to the play-offs since i have GREAT seats for game 1, and i'll be happy.
my hardcore cubs fan neighbor said it the best when he walked by me today: "Welcome to the Northside."
Miguel said:The Backe Attacke Is Backe On Tracke
Cubsfan23 said:Phew.......Indians almost blew it.
Eminem am suiciding
Mrbob said:Aahhahahahhaahahahahahahahaha!
The White Sox blow this, he can't talk shit about the Cubs ever again!!!
Lathentar said:Astros win again.
Here's hoping Florida can pull one out.
Eminem said:M# = 11
nice win. next three games are HUGE
Cubsfan23 said:I don't see the Indians losing another game the rest of the year
DaddyZ said:My Phillies are only a 1/2 game back of those pussy Astros. Now if we could get Thome for the playoffs then ship his ass out...
Nah, fuck that...just get rid of that bum
1.5 out now.DaddyZ said:Thats fine, but it wont matter when you guys dont win the Wild Card....
Don't Worry, you can catch us on Fox come October.
Eminem said:![]()
2-0 with a 1.71 ERA in three starts against Cleveland this season
COME ON FREDDY. THE PLAYOFFS START TONIGHT
Mariano Rivera came in to pitch the ninth, retiring the side in order to earn the win after Crosby sent the crowd of 51,521 home with a bang.