| The Seattle Mariners play the second of three games with Oakland starting in about 20 minutes. Last night Ichiro tied Shoeless Joe for most hits by a rookie. A record that has stood since 1911. They are at 110 wins. The Al record is 114 (1998 Yankees) and the major league record is 116 (1906 Cubs). Eight more games.
The best ever at 154 games
1954 Indians 111-43
2001 Mariners 110-44 1 game back
1927 Yankees 110-44 1 game back
1939 Yankees 108-46 3 games back
1998 Yankees 107-47 4 games back
Note: '06 Cubs finished 116-36 |
