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1922 MLB Standings

“Alright, let’s get to it here. Couple of things jump out at you right away. In the American League, the Indians — Cleveland — absolutely ran away with it. 113 wins, best record in baseball in the AL. That’s dominance, folks. The Yankees were terrific too, 101 wins, they cruise in the East, never challenged. And then in the West, Seattle edges out Texas by two games, Houston grabs a wild card spot at 87 wins. So your AL wild card: Houston vs. Texas, White Sox vs. Seattle. Lotta intrigue there.
Now, over to the National League. And here’s the big story: the Mets. An historic season. 122 wins, .753 winning percentage — folks, that’s one of the greatest regular seasons you’ll ever see. They lapped the field, won the East by 44 games. In the Central, Milwaukee takes it by a game over Pittsburgh, with Cincinnati right there too. Out West, the Dodgers, steady as always, 97 wins, best in that division. So the wild card matchups line up: Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh, Milwaukee vs. St. Louis.
So, quick snapshot: Cleveland, Yankees, Seattle, Dodgers, Mets — your big dogs. The Mets the team to beat, Cleveland not far behind. Wild cards loaded with rivalry games: Texas and Houston, Cincy and Pittsburgh, Milwaukee and St. Louis. Classic baseball matchups.
That’s your October, folks. Lotta juice here. Mets, Indians on a collision course, but ya gotta play the games.”

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL — HOUSTON ASTROS AT TEXAS RANGERS, OCTOBER 4, 1922
“On a crisp October afternoon in Arlington, the postseason began in earnest. And for the Texas Rangers, it could not have started more emphatically.
In front of over 48,000 at Globe Life Field, the Rangers rode the right arm of Vinny Luevanos, who delivered not just a performance, but a statement. Eight and two-thirds innings, five hits, one lone run. His workmanlike 101-pitch effort was the anchor of the day. He wasn’t overpowering, but he was relentless. He made his pitches when he had to — and in October, that’s what matters.
Meanwhile, the Texas bats provided all the margin anyone could have asked for. A seven-run first inning buried Houston almost before they had taken off their jackets in the dugout. Catcher Mike Walden was the star of the afternoon — four runs batted in, including a booming home run in the sixth that turned the game from comfortable to commanding. Add in a triple from Michael Petesch and a timely double by Tony Guerrero, and the Rangers’ lineup played like a team intent on staying awhile in October.
For Houston, the story was grim. Starter Ryan Grater faced ten batters, retired just one, and left with seven runs already in. His ERA for the day — an astronomical 189.00 — tells the tale. The Astros, to their credit, steadied things afterward, but the damage was long since done.
In the end, it was Texas 11, Houston 1. A rout, yes — but also a reminder of what playoff baseball so often provides: the chance for a previously unsung figure, like Vinny Luevanos, to seize the spotlight and etch his name, if only for a night, into the larger story of the game.
The Rangers now stand one win away from advancing, and for the Astros, tomorrow brings not just another game, but the urgency of survival.”

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL — CHICAGO WHITE SOX AT SEATTLE MARINERS, OCTOBER 4, 1922

“In Seattle, the postseason opened with a game that carried all the hallmarks of October baseball — drama, tension, and the sense that every pitch could tilt the balance of the series.
On this night, it was the Mariners who prevailed, edging the White Sox 6–5 at T-Mobile Park. But if this was merely Game 1 of the Wild Card, it felt more like a game that could have been played in the middle of a League Championship Series.
For Chicago, right fielder Christian Villa was nothing short of spectacular. Twice he homered, once in the fifth, once again in the seventh, driving in three runs, scoring two more, and almost single-handedly willing his team back from an early deficit. His was the kind of performance that, even in defeat, lingers in the memory.
Yet, in the end, the Mariners found just enough answers. They struck quickly — two runs in the first, two more in the second — and held off Chicago’s charge until the eighth inning, when shortstop Ben Bol stepped into the spotlight. His solo home run, slicing through the cool Seattle night, provided the margin that would stand up until the final out.
Pitching, too, told its tale. Xavier Carter bent but did not break, striking out six in his five-plus innings. And after the bullpen wavered, it was Benito Aguilera who delivered calm when it was most needed, retiring all six men he faced to lock down the victory.
The Mariners, then, walk off with a 1–0 series lead. For the White Sox, the sting of a missed opportunity is real, but so too is the knowledge that Villa’s bat may yet carry them forward. For Seattle, it is one more night in October where the faithful, gathered in 38,000 strong, went home believing this might finally be their year.”

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Just like last year with the AL West, the National League Wild Card round will be featured with NL Central teams.

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Today, 06:46 AM	#3263
jg2977 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 24,414	1922 MLB Standings “Alright, let’s get to it here. Couple of things jump out at you right away. In the American League, the Indians — Cleveland — absolutely ran away with it. 113 wins, best record in baseball in the AL. That’s dominance, folks. The Yankees were terrific too, 101 wins, they cruise in the East, never challenged. And then in the West, Seattle edges out Texas by two games, Houston grabs a wild card spot at 87 wins. So your AL wild card: Houston vs. Texas, White Sox vs. Seattle. Lotta intrigue there. Now, over to the National League. And here’s the big story: the Mets. An historic season. 122 wins, .753 winning percentage — folks, that’s one of the greatest regular seasons you’ll ever see. They lapped the field, won the East by 44 games. In the Central, Milwaukee takes it by a game over Pittsburgh, with Cincinnati right there too. Out West, the Dodgers, steady as always, 97 wins, best in that division. So the wild card matchups line up: Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh, Milwaukee vs. St. Louis. So, quick snapshot: Cleveland, Yankees, Seattle, Dodgers, Mets — your big dogs. The Mets the team to beat, Cleveland not far behind. Wild cards loaded with rivalry games: Texas and Houston, Cincy and Pittsburgh, Milwaukee and St. Louis. Classic baseball matchups. That’s your October, folks. Lotta juice here. Mets, Indians on a collision course, but ya gotta play the games.” Attached Images

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jg2977 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 24,414	MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL — HOUSTON ASTROS AT TEXAS RANGERS, OCTOBER 4, 1922 “On a crisp October afternoon in Arlington, the postseason began in earnest. And for the Texas Rangers, it could not have started more emphatically. In front of over 48,000 at Globe Life Field, the Rangers rode the right arm of Vinny Luevanos, who delivered not just a performance, but a statement. Eight and two-thirds innings, five hits, one lone run. His workmanlike 101-pitch effort was the anchor of the day. He wasn’t overpowering, but he was relentless. He made his pitches when he had to — and in October, that’s what matters. Meanwhile, the Texas bats provided all the margin anyone could have asked for. A seven-run first inning buried Houston almost before they had taken off their jackets in the dugout. Catcher Mike Walden was the star of the afternoon — four runs batted in, including a booming home run in the sixth that turned the game from comfortable to commanding. Add in a triple from Michael Petesch and a timely double by Tony Guerrero, and the Rangers’ lineup played like a team intent on staying awhile in October. For Houston, the story was grim. Starter Ryan Grater faced ten batters, retired just one, and left with seven runs already in. His ERA for the day — an astronomical 189.00 — tells the tale. The Astros, to their credit, steadied things afterward, but the damage was long since done. In the end, it was Texas 11, Houston 1. A rout, yes — but also a reminder of what playoff baseball so often provides: the chance for a previously unsung figure, like Vinny Luevanos, to seize the spotlight and etch his name, if only for a night, into the larger story of the game. The Rangers now stand one win away from advancing, and for the Astros, tomorrow brings not just another game, but the urgency of survival.” Attached Images

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Today, 07:17 AM	#3267
jg2977 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 24,414	MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL — CHICAGO WHITE SOX AT SEATTLE MARINERS, OCTOBER 4, 1922 “In Seattle, the postseason opened with a game that carried all the hallmarks of October baseball — drama, tension, and the sense that every pitch could tilt the balance of the series. On this night, it was the Mariners who prevailed, edging the White Sox 6–5 at T-Mobile Park. But if this was merely Game 1 of the Wild Card, it felt more like a game that could have been played in the middle of a League Championship Series. For Chicago, right fielder Christian Villa was nothing short of spectacular. Twice he homered, once in the fifth, once again in the seventh, driving in three runs, scoring two more, and almost single-handedly willing his team back from an early deficit. His was the kind of performance that, even in defeat, lingers in the memory. Yet, in the end, the Mariners found just enough answers. They struck quickly — two runs in the first, two more in the second — and held off Chicago’s charge until the eighth inning, when shortstop Ben Bol stepped into the spotlight. His solo home run, slicing through the cool Seattle night, provided the margin that would stand up until the final out. Pitching, too, told its tale. Xavier Carter bent but did not break, striking out six in his five-plus innings. And after the bullpen wavered, it was Benito Aguilera who delivered calm when it was most needed, retiring all six men he faced to lock down the victory. The Mariners, then, walk off with a 1–0 series lead. For the White Sox, the sting of a missed opportunity is real, but so too is the knowledge that Villa’s bat may yet carry them forward. For Seattle, it is one more night in October where the faithful, gathered in 38,000 strong, went home believing this might finally be their year.” Attached Images

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Today, 07:23 AM	#3270
jg2977 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 24,414	Just like last year with the AL West, the National League Wild Card round will be featured with NL Central teams.