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MiLB: The Walk-Off Sports Report Southern League Playoff Watch (August 20th, 2018)

The Southern League Playoffs are looming closer and closer. The pressure is building and it can be seen through multiple teams in both divisions who aren't letting their chances die just yet. Two teams are being set back from knocking any ground off by mother nature but it's also keeping the South Division on their toes as time is ticking. 

North Division Playoff Picture

The Chattanooga Lookouts have had a rough August going 7-17 this month. Of the two divisions before Monday night, Chattanooga was the closest to being eliminated from a playoff berth and though they are still incredibly close to elimination, they aren't giving up. Chattanooga was able to outhit division leading Montgomery Biscuits 6-2. 

With Montgomery's loss, Tennessee and Birmingham inched closer and closer to the lead. Both Smokies and Barons won on Monday night knocking the games behind off by one. Jackson Generals lost to Tennessee pushing them further and further down the rankings but for them, they already have their playoff ticket punched with a victory in the first half. 

The magic number for Montgomery is still 9 but if they don't begin knocking out wins, they could be passed by either Tennessee or Birmingham. 

North Division Standings - Games Behind - Elimination Number

  1. Montgomery Biscuits - 0 GB
  2. Tennessee Smokies - 4 GB - 9
  3. Birmingham Barons - 5 GB - 9
  4. * Jackson Generals - 6 GB - 8
  5. Chattanooga Lookouts - 10 GB - 3

South Division Playoff Picture

Biloxi is nipping at the heels of Pensacola with their second straight victory against the Blue Wahoos. Mississippi Braves and Mobile BayBears have both have met with mother nature the last two days and it ultimately results in two straight doubleheaders which will be important for the entire south division. A whole lot to gain and a whole lot to lose on Tuesday and Wednesday adds to the excitement to the road to the playoffs. 

Jacksonville lost their third straight game and lost to Birmingham on Monday night. 

South Division Standings - Games Behind - Elimination Number

  1. Pensacola Blue Wahoos - 0 GB
  2. * Biloxi Shuckers - 1.5 GB - 12
  3. Mississippi Braves - 2.5 GB - 13
  4. Mobile Bay Bears - 8.0 GB - 7
  5. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp - 10.5 GB - 4
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