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Posted Sep 25, 2011 by Roger Mooney
Updated Sep 25, 2011 at 03:04 PM
From Rays PR staff:
1.5 GB WITH 4 TO PLAY—In major league history, only 8 teams have overcome a deficit of 1.5 games or more with 4 games or less to play. Rays began play today 1.5 back of Red Sox with four to play …
2009 Twins trailed by 3.0 games with 4 to play and caught the Tigers for the AL Central title (won a one-game playoff).
2007 Rockies trailed by 2.0 games with 2 to play and caught the Padres for the NL Wild Card (won a one-game playoff).
1962 Giants trailed by 2.0 games with 2 to play and caught the Dodgers for the NL Pennant (won a 3-game playoff).
1951 Giants trailed by 2.0 games with 4 left and caught the Dodgers for the NL pennant (won a 3-game playoff).
1972 Tigers trailed by 1.5 games with 4 to play and caught the Red Sox for the AL East title.
1949 Dodgers trailed by 1.5 games with 4 to play and caught the Cardinals to the win the NL pennant.
1999 Mets trailed by 1.5 games with 4 to play and caught the Reds for the NL Wild Card (won a one-game playoff).
1987 Tigers trailed by 1.5 games with 4 to play and caught the Blue Jays for the AL East title.
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