Aug 8, 2012; San Diego, CA, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (right) commits a fielding error on a grounder off the bat of San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera (not pictured) as second baseman Darwin Barney (left) backs-up the play during the eighth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE
Since last we looked at the 2013 draft pick standings, the Indians have jumped into a fourth-place tie with Minnesota, but Colorado has jumped them in the standings. The Indians are a game closer to the Cubs, but time's running out, and there's only so many possible losses left. A devastating win last night will make their ultimate goal of the second pick even more difficult.
(Records through Wednesday's games)
| Rk | Tm | G | W | L ▾ | Strk | R | RA | Rdiff | SOS | last10 | last20 | last30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOU | 143 | 45 | 98 | .315 | L 1 | 3.6 | 5.0 | -1.5 | -0.1 | 4-6 | 6-14 | 9-21 |
| 2 | CHC | 143 | 56 | 87 | .392 | W 1 | 3.8 | 4.6 | -0.8 | -0.1 | 5-5 | 9-11 | 12-18 |
| 3 | COL | 142 | 57 | 85 | .401 | L 2 | 4.7 | 5.4 | -0.7 | -0.1 | 2-8 | 8-12 | 16-14 |
| 4 | CLE | 143 | 59 | 84 | .413 | L 5 | 4.0 | 5.2 | -1.2 | 0.2 | 3-7 | 5-15 | 7-23 |
| 5 | MIN | 143 | 59 | 84 | .413 | L 2 | 4.5 | 5.2 | -0.7 | 0.2 | 4-6 | 8-12 | 10-20 |
| 6 | MIA | 144 | 63 | 81 | .438 | L 3 | 3.9 | 4.5 | -0.7 | 0.0 | 4-6 | 6-14 | 11-19 |
Houston is close to clinching the top spot, but the rest of the top 5 picks could go to anyone. Here's what the contenders have on their plate this week:
(losses updated through Thursday's games)
- Chicago (87 losses): 4 PIT (72-70), 3 CIN (87-57) - in theory this should be a good opportunity for the Indians to make up some ground, but the Pirates have really falled off over the past couple weeks.
- Colorado (85 losses): 3 @ SDP (69-75), 4 @ SF (81-62) - I think with a good week the Indians should be able to overtake the Rockies; San Diego has a 25-14 record since August 1, and the Giants are looking to clinch the NL West title.
- Minnesota (84 losses):3 CHW (76-66), 3 @ CLE (60-84) - Minnesota will get the first-place White Sox this weekend, then the showdown with Cleveland.
- Cleveland (84 losses): 3 DET (75-67), 3 MIN (60-84) - The Indians got a break, as thanks to rainout Thursday they'll be facing Justin Verlander. The series with Minnesota should determine who finishes in a higher draft spot, because after that series, the Indians will have just 9 games left to play.
- Miami (81 losses): 3 CIN (87-57), 3 ATL (81-63) - Miami is finishing strong, but it looks like they have too much ground to make up.
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