The MLB records for 1-run games:
Most wins: 1978 Giants (42)
Most losses: 1968 White Sox (44)
Most games played: 1971 Astros (75)
By now, if you're a Reds fan, you've probably heard that they've lost an alarming 25 one-run games already. While not on pace to challenge any records, if they did go on to lose 36 such contests they'd be the first MLB team to do so since the 2002 Cubs. The most recent to lose 40 were the 1992 Dodgers.
A side note: this year's Giants are on pace for 41 one-run wins. No team since the record in 1978 has won more than the 39 victories recorded by the 1985 Reds.
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Thursday, August 4, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Cincinnati's Interleague Woes
As the Reds enter a road series against the Orioles (only their second trip all-time to Baltimore, and first in the regular season), let's take a look at some ugly interleague stats.
The worst interleague teams (1997 through 6/23/11)
Pittsburgh - .376
San Diego - .416
Baltimore - .438
Cincinnati - .441
Kansas City - .445
One common thing you'll hear among Reds fans is that playing a tough team like Cleveland as our twice-annual matchup puts us at a disadvantage, but that's not really responsible for Cincinnati's poor record against the AL - now standing at 93-118.
Here are the most lop-sided interleague rivalries:
Yankees over Mets (47-34 = .580)
Cardinals over Royals (38-28 = .576)
Angels over Dodgers (46-34 = .575)
Blue Jays over Nats/Expos (33-25 = .569) - note: Washington's new main rival is Baltimore
Twins over Brewers (36-28 = .563)
Rangers over Astros (35-28 = .556)
The Redlegs' 35-37 record against the Indians isn't great, and certainly might mean a difference of a couple games a year between them and St. Louis, but it isn't the driving force behind the terrible overall mark.
The real problems:
3-14 vs Chicago White Sox
1-8 vs Seattle Mariners
1-5 vs Boston Red Sox
4-8 vs Toronto Blue Jays
4-8 vs Oakland A's
Other than the White Sox, the Reds are right around .500 against the rest of the AL Central opponents. Also 5-4 against the Yankees and Rangers, 2-1 against the Orioles.
As far as individual seasons, most years the Redlegs have at least posted a respectable mark, with a few exceptions:
2001: 4-11
2002: 2-10
2007: 7-11
2011: 2-7 so far, with series @BAL, @TBR, vs CLE remaining
By the way, after Baltimore comes a trip to Tampa Bay - the only current MLB team never to beat the Reds...albeit in only six tries.
The worst interleague teams (1997 through 6/23/11)
Pittsburgh - .376
San Diego - .416
Baltimore - .438
Cincinnati - .441
Kansas City - .445
One common thing you'll hear among Reds fans is that playing a tough team like Cleveland as our twice-annual matchup puts us at a disadvantage, but that's not really responsible for Cincinnati's poor record against the AL - now standing at 93-118.
Here are the most lop-sided interleague rivalries:
Yankees over Mets (47-34 = .580)
Cardinals over Royals (38-28 = .576)
Angels over Dodgers (46-34 = .575)
Blue Jays over Nats/Expos (33-25 = .569) - note: Washington's new main rival is Baltimore
Twins over Brewers (36-28 = .563)
Rangers over Astros (35-28 = .556)
The Redlegs' 35-37 record against the Indians isn't great, and certainly might mean a difference of a couple games a year between them and St. Louis, but it isn't the driving force behind the terrible overall mark.
The real problems:
3-14 vs Chicago White Sox
1-8 vs Seattle Mariners
1-5 vs Boston Red Sox
4-8 vs Toronto Blue Jays
4-8 vs Oakland A's
Other than the White Sox, the Reds are right around .500 against the rest of the AL Central opponents. Also 5-4 against the Yankees and Rangers, 2-1 against the Orioles.
As far as individual seasons, most years the Redlegs have at least posted a respectable mark, with a few exceptions:
2001: 4-11
2002: 2-10
2007: 7-11
2011: 2-7 so far, with series @BAL, @TBR, vs CLE remaining
By the way, after Baltimore comes a trip to Tampa Bay - the only current MLB team never to beat the Reds...albeit in only six tries.
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