Boston trails Detroit by a game for third place. The Tigers enjoyed a fine start to the month with a 10-6 mark but are nine and a half games off the pace. The Orioles won nine of 14 games and hold a six and a half game lead over the Yankees in the American League East. The Angles climbed into a third-place tie with the White Sox, winning ten of 14 games in the first half of the month. The second place Brewers could not take advantage of Oakland’s struggles winning just seven of 16 games. 1,782 games played thru September 15, 1971.ĭespite winning just seven of 15 games for the month of September so far, the A’s magic number is just four to clinch the A.L.
