Ben keeps track of his long day in front of the TV watching baseball (commentary), baseball and more baseball.

The Yankees won in dramatic fashion on Wednesday, but if they don’t win tonight, it’s almost certainly all for naught.

A historically great infield, a historically bad pitching staff, and Barry Bonds, who is just plain historic. Plus the rest of the 2004 season through the eyes of Win Shares.

After a victory in Game 1, the Twins had plenty of chances to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five series with the Yankees. Instead, the two teams head to Minnesota all locked up at one game apiece.

When you put yourself in a 3-0 hole in a seven-game playoff series, you’re dead. When you put yourself in a 2-0 hole in a five-game series, you’re only mostly dead. That means there’s hope for a miracle.

The Twins took a 1-0 lead in their best-of-five series against the Yankees behind Johan Santana and timely defense.

The Angels didn’t look like a great team in Game 1, so why does most of the media seem to think they are?

Atlanta Braves (96-66, NL East champs) vs. Houston Astros (92-70, NL Wild Card)

The Yankees had a golden opportunity to beat the most dominant starter in the AL this season … and then another, and another, and another.

Anaheim Angels (92-70, AL West champs) vs. Boston Red Sox (98-64, AL Wild Card)