The Rays were the 1st AL club to finish all different run variations from 0 – 10 (or 10+) Runs. They managed to do this in a loss on Friday, when Grant Balfour gave up their 6 – 4 lead, which resulted in a 9 – 6 loss to the White Sox. Tampa Bay is currently tied for 4th place for the AL East, with Toronto, 3 games behind the New York Yankees. Subsequently, the Canadian Franchise also totaled off their 6 run game total – to finish their 11 alternative game totals on Saturday. That was also a loss, and the Jays have dropped 3 games in a row – including their 1st 2 games in a series to the Red Sox.

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This should turn out to be quite fun.  A lot of gambling establishments have this sort of deal, and it will be fun to see the results.

What Runs Survivor is, a MLB team scoring 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, 10 or (10+) in different games throughout the course of the season.

Once a club has one of these run totals once, you cross it off and keep going until they complete the 11 different variations.  We are going to keep tracking this category – until all 30 MLB clubs are finished this season!

The Tampa Bay Rays were the 1st AL team (3rd overall squad)  to complete this mission on Friday, when they suffered a 9 – 6 Loss to the Chicago White Sox.  Minnesota and Toronto also completed their 11 variations.

Like Tampa, the Jays finished off their 11 variations, with 6 runs scored for a game.  Ironically enough, they lost the game as well.  The Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 5 – 3 Saturday, finishing off their 5 run scored game. 

I would have never pegged the Twins ever to finish tied for fourth in this category. Minnesota has used fast starts from Chris Colabello – and a top 5 HR leader in Brian Dozier, to stake a decent offense. The Twins lead the Majors in Walks and OBP – which is in great contrast to several of the last seasons.  Minny resides in 2nd place currently in the AL Central, just one game back of the Detroit Tigers, and have a chance to tie them – if they are able to beat Justin Verlander in a game.

Runs Survivor Through Games Played Apr.26

AL

AL East 

New York –  0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

Toronto – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+) Completed 11/11 – Sat Apr.26, 2014 – Tied 4th place

Boston – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

Baltimore – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

Tampa Bay – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+) Completed 11/11 – Fri Apr.25, 2014: 3rd place (1st in AL)

AL Central

Detroit – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

Kansas City – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

Minnesota – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+) – Completed 11/11 Saturday Apr.26, 2014 – Tied for 4th place

Chicago White Sox – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

Cleveland Indians – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

AL West

Oakland – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

Texas – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

LA Angels – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

Seattle – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

Houston – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

NL

NL East

Atlanta –  0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

Washington – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+) Completed 11/11 on Apr.17th, (1st place in the MLB)

NY Mets – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

Miami Marlins – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

Philadelphia Phillies – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

NL Central

St. Louis Cardinals – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

Cincinnati Reds – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

Milwaukee Brewers – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

Chicago Cubs – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

Pittsburgh Pirates – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

NL West

LA Dodgers – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

SF Giants – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+) Completed 11/11 – Wed Apr.23, 2014 – Finished 2nd place

Arizona Diamondbacks – 0. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

San Diego Padres – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

Colorado Rockies – 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (10+)

The Yankees are one of three different teams that only need an 8 run game (ATL and CWS are the other 2), with several other teams still only requiring a 9 run game (DET, CLE, SEA, PIT, CIN and MIL) could also end their quests.)  I have to go with my gut and say the Yankees will be the next to capitalize.  Who do you have for this mission?  The Yankees have a Sunday Night ESPN game tonight versus the Los Angeles Angels.  The Bronx Bombers are 1st place in the AL East, holding a 1.5 Games Lead on 2nd place Baltimore.

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