Despite the fact that the Mariners lead the Athletics with just a month to go in the season by 7 games, statistics prove that the the teams ought to have very similar records. The data is puzzling and dissapointing to A's fans and management. The chart below shows that Oakland has actually scored more runs than Seattle this season and trail by only nine runs in the "runs allowed" category.
According to the stats, the Seattle ought record to be 82-55. Oakland's should be 81-56. Compared to season stats, the M's own 1 "lucky win" while the A's own 5 "unlucky losses." The M's are winning games they shouldn't and the A's are losing close games that they should be winning.
In addition, Oakland has a better OPS (.779) vs. Seattle's (.775). In WHIP, Oakland stands at 1.33 vs. Seattle's 1.211. Clearly, Seattle has out-pitched Oakland but it still doesn't justify their success.
Unless Oakland can defy statistics in the final month in the same way Seattle has, the playoff picture will look increasingly bleak. Apparently, like life itself, baseball ain't fair. This should be a two-team Wild Card race.
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