Phillies Leading AL East

Yesterday, I wrote the first post in a recurring segment called, “Great Mistakes in Journalism History.” A South Florida newspaper had a Brewers-Marlins box score from their series over the weekend against the Phillies. Well, the Phillies showed up in another great journalism error. But this time, your Worldwide Leader made the mistake. In the preview for Cubs-Phillies game last night that ESPN puts up for each game, the writer was trying to describe their hot July streak after faltering at home for much of the season. FAIL. Knowing that these mistakes usually don’t stay online very long, I got a couple screen grabs to immortalize it in Usually Useless history. Close-up, if you JUMP…

As of last night, the Phillies would have been in 3rd place in the AL East, 2 games behind real division-leaders Boston and New York, and a mere 2.5 games ahead of current 3rd-place holders Tampa Bay. Instead, they’re in first in what is arguably the worst divsion in baseball, 6.5 games over then next closest opponent, the Atlanta Braves, who are barely over .500. My God, am I glad we don’t play in the AL East.

Previously: South Florida Sun-Sentinel Forgets Who Marlins Are Playing | Usually Useless