A los Reales de Kansas City (89-73) sólo les faltó un juego para empatar al primer puesto en la División Central de la Liga Americana. No obstante, con una posición finalizada en Los Playoffs por el Comodín (Wild Card), marca la primera vez desde 1985 que los Reales se han metido en los Playoffs. El equipo ganó todo en aquel año.
James Shields toma el montículo para Kansas City este Martes de noche, en una serie de sólo un partido local contra Jon Lester y los Atléticos de Oakland (88-74), el equipo que ganó su último encuentro para evitar un juego del desempate contra los Seattle Marineros. El ganador juega en Los Ángeles contra los Angelinos (98-64).
Mientras tanto, los mencionados campeones de la División Central de la Liga Americana, Los Tigres de Detroit (90-72), enfrentan a los Baltimore Orioles (96-66), campeones de la División Este de la Liga Americana. Los Piratas de Pittsburgh (88-74) de nuevo se consiguieron un Comodín, y van a hospedar los Gigantes de San Francisco (88-74) el miércoles. El equipo ganador jugará en contra de los Nacionales de Washington (96-66), los cuales dominaron la División Este de la Liga Nacional con poca dificultad. Finalmente, los Dodgers de Los Ángeles (93-68) jugarán contra los Cardenales de St Louis (90-72). La Liga Americana posee la ventaja local en la Serie Mundial.
Kansas City (89-73) finished just one game away from a tie for first place in the AL Central Division. With a spot in the Playoffs secured through a Wild Card, it marks the first time since 1985 that the Royals found themselves in the Playoffs. They won it all that year.
James Shields takes the mound for Kansas City on Tuesday night, in a one game series at home against Jon Lester and the Oakland Athletics (88-74), who won their last match to avoid a tiebreaker game against the Seattle Mariners (87-75). The winner of the game will play the Los Angeles Angels (98-64).
Meanwhile, the mentioned AL Central Champions, the Detroit Tigers (90-72), will face the AL East Champions, the Baltimore Orioles (96-66).
The Pittsburgh Pirates (88-74) once again got themselves into a Wild Card spot and will host the San Francisco Giants (also 88-74) on Wednesday. The winner plays the Washington Nationals (96-66), who took the NL East with little difficulty this season.
Finally, the LA Dodgers (93-68) will play the St Louis Cardinals (90-72). The AL gets homefield advantage for the World Series.
Every day we are creating and becoming something, whether we realize it or not.
Our everyday decisions and desires create what/who we are, the achievements we reach, the people that we have served and helped, etc. Regardless of our achievements or recognition, we allhave tremendous potential and worth in so many ways.
Yes, even "ordinary" people do.
Becoming something great does not mean we have to become the president, be highly recognized in public, make millions of dollars, or come up with technological breakthroughs. We can achieve so much as a good parent, friend, colleague, etc. I will explain why:
When I think of people who are famous in history, I realize credit shouldn't be given to them alone. Think of the influence that relatives and acquaintances have had on the people we recognize in history. Take the crew that assisted Christopher Columbus, for instance, or the previous coaches of a professional athlete, and you will see that each played a major role in the other person's life. Some of these people didn't get much credit, but that doesn't change their worth or the impact that they had.
The famous artist Vincent Vangogh was seen by others in his day as a less than average painter, but today his paintings and story have touched millions and millions. I believe his brother was one of his only supporters, and the impact that resulted from their relationship is practically incalculable. Wherever you are now, regardless of how long you have been there, is not where you can be. It is not too late! Our impact on others goes far beyond what we ourselves notice, especially in today's world where technology greatly expands our sphere of influence.
Some things are out of our control, but look at what is in your control. As we know from Van Gogh's brother, even if you put in your best effort and become a positive influence in just one person's life, you will have created more joy than you realize.
You, whoever you are, are a son or daughter of God,and have the potential of greatness in your hands.
James Shields toma el montículo para Kansas City este Martes de noche, en una serie de sólo un partido local contra Jon Lester y los Atléticos de Oakland (88-74), el equipo que ganó su último encuentro para evitar un juego del desempate contra los Seattle Marineros. El ganador juega en Los Ángeles contra los Angelinos (98-64).
