PlayoffRace

If the Playoffs started today…

Tiebreaking steps used to generate seedings2 ties

AL West standings

Two-club tie for 1st place in the AL West: Astros, Rangers

Astros 78-80 (.494) · Rangers 78-80 (.494)

Head-to-head — comparing Astros, Rangers

1.Astros9-4 (.692)
2.Rangers4-9 (.308)

HOU qualifies for 1st place in the AL West; TEX takes the next spot.

Result: 1. Astros 2. Rangers

NL Wild Card race and remaining order (seeds 4-6 and below)

Two-club tie for the No. 12 seed (outside the playoff spots): Mets, Reds

Mets 73-85 (.462) · Reds 73-85 (.462)

Head-to-head — comparing Mets, Reds

1.Reds4-2 (.667)
2.Mets2-4 (.333)

CIN qualifies for the No. 12 seed (outside the playoff spots); NYM takes the next spot.

Result: 1. Reds 2. Mets