1983 - Phils and Dodgers - 163 games?

Crimguy · 08-12-2011, 02:52 AM

Both the Phillies and the Dodgers played 163 games. I can't figure out why . . . Anyone?

Thanks!

kenyan_cheena · 08-12-2011, 02:58 AM

Shows 162 on baseball-reference...

captaincarl · 08-12-2011, 04:26 AM

Not just the Phillies & Dodgers, but the Expos and Padres were the other teams involved.

They were involved in games that were "ties" that were more than likely weathered out (rain) after at least 5 innings. The games were replayed later in the season and the tie games count as a game played and the statistics from the tie games also count.

jaxmagicman · 08-12-2011, 08:50 AM

Also 1 game playoffs count as a regular season game.

Le Grande Orange · 08-12-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Crimguy

Both the Phillies and the Dodgers played 163 games. I can't figure out why . . . Anyone?

Montreal and Philadelphia played an 11-inning game that ended in a 5-5 tie on June 28, 1983. Box score.
San Diego and Los Angeles played a 13½-inning game that ended in a 4-4 tie on Sept. 28, 1983. Box score.
Kansas City and Texas played a 5-inning game that eneded in a 2-2 tie on May 14, 1983. Box score.

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captaincarl Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Barrington, RI Posts: 4,363	Not just the Phillies & Dodgers, but the Expos and Padres were the other teams involved. They were involved in games that were "ties" that were more than likely weathered out (rain) after at least 5 innings. The games were replayed later in the season and the tie games count as a game played and the statistics from the tie games also count. Last edited by captaincarl; 08-12-2011 at 04:41 AM.

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