16 days ago, on the morning of September 14, the Houston Astros were in dire straits. One more win, and they would fail to lose the most contests for any team in a season since 2004. Two more wins, and they would fail to lose 110 games. If they wanted to be remembered long past this season, in both the record books and people's minds, and not to fade into obscurity, then something clearly had to be done.
And something was.
They finished with the longest losing streak since Cleveland (no not
that Cleveland.
This Cleveland). In 1899. By falling on their faces so spectacularly, they have gained the fame and remembrance they were in danger of letting slip away.
So I would like to extend my congratulations to that team that finished
11 games behind Miami. And my thanks as well, for whenever I find myself down in the dumps, I can always think of the 2013 Houston Astros and think to myself, "Things could be much much worse."
To all those responsible for this notable endeavor, I salute you.