NOT Circling the Drain

After about a week of raising my blood pressure, the White Sox FINALLY clinched, though they certainly didn't take the easy road. Rather than taking advantage of Minnesota's losses - or actually beating the Twins head-to-head - they lollygagged until their backs were against the wall. They then proceeded to win their last scheduled game, forcing a must-win makeup game against Detroit, which in turn forced a must-win tiebreaker game against the Twins - which they just won tonight.

With good reason, the collective *PHEW* you heard tonight was the sound of thousands of Sox fans (myself included) letting out their collective breath. Now, on to the playoffs!