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Originally Posted by Carlton_Willey
I have an odder situation than any discussed in this thread.
Mets finish second in East at 89-73. Cards and Pirates tie for Central, also at 89-73. Pirates beat Cards to win division. Mets get wild card presumably because 89-73 is better than 89-74. My understanding from reading the above (other than it isn't specifically mentioned) is that the Cards should have gotten the wild card, because they tied for division.
Not that it matters all that much to me, but it is an odd situation.
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No, the Mets should get the wildcard because they have the better winning percentage. Le Grande Orange explains it in his post:
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If you're wondering what happens if two teams are tied for the division title, and have the same record as a 2nd place finisher in another division, then this is what happens. A playoff game is played between the teams tied for the division title. The winner becomes the division champion and the loser is eliminated from post-season contention. Why? Because tie-breaking playoff games such as this are counted in the standings, and since they lost the playoff game, their winning percentage is now lower than that of the 2nd place team in the other division.
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By the way, thumbs up on excellent use of the search function, particularly for a first-time poster.
