Pennant race
From BR Bullpen
The pennant race refers to the period of time during August and September when teams are racing to secure a spot in the postseason. Before 1969, teams raced for the pennant, a synonym for the league title and the right to play in the World Series. With division play, the term pennant race refers to any teams fighing to make the playoffs.
Further Reading[edit]
- Thomas Boswell: "How Life Imitates the World Series", in How Life Imitates the World Series, Penguin Books, New York, NY, 1982, pp. 237-247.
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