Sunday, September 04, 2011
Top games of the week: Aug. 28-Sept. 3
Posted by Sam HendricksonHere's are the week's five most exciting games as per Max Marchi's methodology, which is outlined in this article.
date game stars 08-28 Astros @ Giants *** box score 08-28 Nationals @ Reds *** box score 08-31 Athletics @ Indians *** box score 08-30 Royals @ Tigers ** box score 08-30 Blue Jays @ Orioles ** box score
Featuring three three-star games, this week made up for the lack of excitement last week. The top game, which ranks 10th for the season, saw the Giants slip further behind in the NL West race as the Astros defeated them in 11 innings on former Giant Matt Downs' RBI single.
Here are August's most exciting games:
date game stars 08-20 Dodgers @ Rockies *** box score 08-28 Astros @ Giants *** box score 08-28 Nationals @ Reds *** box score 08-17 Twins @ Tigers *** box score 08-31 Athletics @ Indians *** box score
The top two games here are ranked ninth and 10th best for the season. The top game of the season so far remains this May 18 contest between the Yankees and the Orioles.
Sam Hendrickson, 21, is a senior in Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences currently working towards a major in Statistical Science. A San Francisco Bay Area native, he spends most of his time either complaining about the Ithaca, NY weather or patiently waiting for the Oakland A's, Oakland Raiders, and Golden State Warriors to return to glory. He can be reached via email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).