Sunday, September 18, 2011
Top games of the week: Sept. 11-17
Posted by Sam HendricksonHere are the week's top games, courtesy of Max Marchi's methodology.
date game stars 09-16 Astros @ Cubs ** box score 09-12 Marlins @ Braves ** box score 09-14 Yankees @ Mariners ** box score 09-16 Cardinals @ Phillies * box score 09-13 Padres @ Giants * box score
This week didn't quite match last week's intense level of excitement, as no three-star games were played. The most exciting game, the Astros-Cubs contest of Sept. 16, featured some late-inning drama from two struggling teams. Carlos Lee hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth to tie the game at 3-3. However, the Astros ended up dropping the contest when Marlon Byrd hit a walk-off infield single in the 12th on a dribbler that was ruled fair despite replays showing that it may have been foul.
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).