August 27, 2010: Midwest League Playoff Pitcure

Since Kane County lost to Beloit the Rattlers didn't lose any ground to Kane County in the wild card race. But, that loss to the Bees hurt the playoff chances. Instead of being 2-1/2 games back with 11 to play and only Beloit between the Rattlers and Kane County, Peoria won last night and moved passed the Rattlers again.

Wisconsin has seven games remaining with Kane County, but they made things a lot tougher on themselves with that loss last night.

Meanwhile, Clinton is closing in on the second half division title.

Burlington has been eliminated from contention for the division title.  They are mathematically alive for the wild card.

Here are the updated playoff standings with the schedule of remaining games for the respective teams.

SECOND HALF WEST DIVISION PLAYOFF RACES

CLUB.........W-L..DIV GB WC GB

Clinton.....33-25... - ....-
Kane County 31-27...2.0 ...-

Beloit......29-27...3.0...1.0

Peoria......27-29...5.0...3.0
Wisconsin...28-31...5.5...3.5

Burlington..20-36..12.0..10.0

REMAINING GAMES:
Wisconsin (11): 1 @BUR; 4v. KC; 3 v. QC; 3 @KC
Kane County (11): 1 @BEL; 4 @WI; 3 v. PEO; 3 v. WI
Clinton (12): 1 v. QC; 5 @PEO; 3 v. BEL; 3 @BUR
Beloit (12): 1 v. KC; 4 v. BUR; 3 @CLN; 3 v. CR
Peoria (12): 1 v. CR; 5 v. CLN; 3 @KC; 3 @QC
Burlington (11): 1 v. WI; 4 @BEL; 3 @CR; 3 v. CLN