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The season is winding down and we now have two very interesting races to follow. The Boston Red Sox have lowered Baltimore's lead to just 2 games in the AL East. Baltimore has to be wondering when the real Jerry Koosman will make an appearance in Baltimore. Koosman is 2-6 with a 5+ ERA for the Orioles. Meanwhile, the Pirates have the Phillies lead down to just a 1/2 game in the NL East. Tom Seaver continues to dominate for the Pirates and Zisk, Oliver and Stargell are leading the charge on offense.
In the AL West the Royals have the A's lead down to 6 1/2, but I just don't think the A's are in any danger. Catfish Hunter is leading the AL with 22 wins, Holtzman has 17 and Vida Blue, probably the hottest pitcher in the game down the stretch has 18. The A's offense in strong from top to bottom with catcher the only wink link.
The Reds are 13 games up in the NL West. Their magic number is down to 6.
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