80-53. How many more wins do we need to clinch?

[19HALO71]

We are currently at 80-53. that leaves 29 games left to play.

 

I honestly think we will have to break the 97 win mark to win the AL West.

 

So I am thinking 98-64.

 

Thoughts.

 

[QuinlansMinion]

If Oaklands lineup continues to perform like crap, 95-97 wins should do it.  But I wouldnt mind breaking 100 wins.  Its also important we keep homefield and the 1 seed in the AL.  Right now were a few games up on Baltimore, our chances of a World Series are much higher if we have home field.

[Chimi]

Angels are on track to win 97 games. In order to do that, they have to go 17-12 which doesn't seem that bad and they should be able to do that.

[DoubleOffTheWall]

I am also with the number 97. 

 

Getting homefield is paramount.

 

We're likely playing Oakland or Seattle in the first round (esp. if we have the #1 seed throughout), and their pitching is scary. We need every other card in the deck. 

[LAAMike]

We need a three game lead after this series and then 95 wins will get us to the promised land. 

Edited August 29, 2014 by LAAMike

[mulwin444]

I think they still have the rule where the WC doesn't play the division winner in their same division in the first round.  If that's still the case, we're probably facing the AL Central Winner with A's/M's facing Balt.

[bloodbrother]

Angels are on track to win 97 games. In order to do that, they have to go 17-12 which doesn't seem that bad and they should be able to do that.

 

Agreed. They need to dominate the the first half of their schedule in September. Last 13 games heavily favor the A's as they'll get 10 of those games against the Rangers and Phillies, whereas the Halos will have to face the A's and Mariners in 10 of their final 13 games

 

Angels open up September with 13 games against the Astros/Twins/Rangers/Indians(1 game). Would be great if they can go 9-4 or 10-3 during that stretch, then hopfully go 7-6 or 8-5 the last 13 games

Edited August 29, 2014 by bloodbrother

[QuinlansMinion]

I think they still have the rule where the WC doesn't play the division winner in their same division in the first round.  If that's still the case, we're probably facing the AL Central Winner with A's/M's facing Balt.

I hope so cause I really dont want to face Oakland in round 1.

[LAAMike]

The wild card team plays the best record team even if that means you are playing a team in the same division.  The rule was changed.  Baltimore could sneak in with the best record but I think that the winner of the west will be the team with the best record. 

[Blarg]

I believe they need a total of one win more than Oakland.

[DoubleOffTheWall]

The wild card team plays the best record team even if that means you are playing a team in the same division.  The rule was changed.  Baltimore could sneak in with the best record but I think that the winner of the west will be the team with the best record. 

 

Exactly. If things hold as they are, and the angels win the divison, we'll be facing the winner of oakland and seattle (though detroit is now tied for 2nd WC). 

 

The path is pretty clear - play Oakland/Seattle in the first round, then play the winner of the Central and Baltimore.

 

For some reason I get the impression we beat Oakland in 5 in the ALDS, and then beat Baltimore in 6 in the ALCS...

[Lou]

I believe they need a total of one win more than Oakland.

 

What if we win 10, they win 9 and Seattle wins every remaining game?

[19HALO71]

Is the ALDS 5 or 7 games?

[Lou]

5

[Guest]

I think they still have the rule where the WC doesn't play the division winner in their same division in the first round.  If that's still the case, we're probably facing the AL Central Winner with A's/M's facing Balt.

They do not have this rule anymore. Top seed plays winner of the wild card game no matter what. The reasoning now is that since the wild card team has to use one of their starters in the wild card game that is an advantage to the top seed. 

I'd rather face Baltimore with all their starters than Oakland sans Lester but we don't have that option, unfortunately.

Edited August 29, 2014 by ScottLux

[Brandon]

We will win

[tdawg87]

eleventy

[Second Base]

To clinch the AL West, we'll need 16 more wins.  To clinch the Wild Card, 10.

[nando714]

We need to win AT LEAST 100

Edited August 29, 2014 by nando714