The Summer Score – Updated for September 5, 2022

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The Twins blocked the White Sox from sweeping and now find themselves tied for first place on Labor Day… and increasing their Summer Score.

Now there are 4 points awarded for each day in a playoff position this September. Plus a point is given to any team who pulls within 1 game of a playoff spot.

The Braves, Cardinals, Dodgers, Mets, Padres and Philles all added to their Summer Score in the National League.

The Astros, Blue Jays, Guardians, Mariners, Rays, Twins and Yankees all added from the American League.

UPDATED SUMMER SCORE TALLY

AMERICAN LEAGUE

HOUSTON ASTROS, 205 (May 31, 2022 – September 5, 2022)

NEW YORK YANKEES, 205 (May 31, 2022 – September 5, 2022)

TORONTO BLUE JAYS, 205 (May 31, 2022 – September 5, 2022)

TAMPA BAY RAYS, 199 (May 31, 2022 – June 20, 2022, June 25, 2022 – August 12, 2022, August 14, 2022 – September 5, 2022)

SEATTLE MARINERS, 153 (July 11, 2022 – July 12, 2022, July 15, 2022 – September 5, 2022)

MINNESOTA TWINS, 129 (May 31, 2022 – August 10, 2022, September 5, 2022), One Game Out (September 2, 2022 – September 4, 2022)

CLEVELAND GUARDIANS, 94 (June 17, 2022 – June 20, 2022, June 24, 2022 – June 25, 2022, August 10, 2022 – September 5, 2022)

BOSTON RED SOX, 53 (June 6, 2022 – June 16, 2022, June 21, 2022 – July 16, 2022)

LOS ANGELES ANGELS, 7 (May 31, 2022 – June 5, 2022)

BALTIMORE ORIOLES, 6 (August 11, 2022, August 13, 2022)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

LOS ANGELES DODGERS, 205 (May 31, 2022 – September 5, 2022)

NEW YORK METS, 205 (May 31, 2022 – September 5, 2022)

SAN DIEGO PADRES, 205 (May 31, 2022 – September 5, 2022)

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS, 187 (May 31, 2022 – June 20, 2022, June 22, 2022 – July 8, 2022, July 12, 2022 – July 30, 2022, August 3, 2022, August 5 – September 5, 2022)

ATLANTA BRAVES, 180 (June 11, 2022 – September 5, 2022)

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES, 145 (July 6, 2022 – July 12, 2022, July 18, 2022 – July 23, 2022, July 29, 2022 – September 5, 2022)

MILWAUKEE BREWERS, 103 (May 31, 2022 – June 11, 2022, June 20, 2022 – June 22, 2022, June 24, 2022 – August 6, 2022)

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS, 25 (May 31, 2022 – June 24, 2022)

The Summer Score – Updated for August 8, 2022

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The Twins got awfully mad when a call went against them in their loss to the Blue Jays. But rest assured, their perfect Summer Score remains intact.

Now there are 3 points awarded for each day in a playoff position this August.

The Astros, Blue Jays, Mariners, Rays, Twins and Yankees all added to their Summer Score in the American League.

The Braves, Cardinals, Dodgers, Mets, Padres and Phillies all added from the National League.

UPDATED SUMMER SCORE TALLY

AMERICAN LEAGUE

HOUSTON ASTROS, 116 (May 31, 2022 – August 8, 2022)

MINNESOTA TWINS, 116 (May 31, 2022 – August 8, 2022)

NEW YORK YANKEES, 116 (May 31, 2022 – August 8, 2022)

TORONTO BLUE JAYS, 116 (May 31, 2022 – August 8, 2022)

TAMPA BAY RAYS, 113 (May 31, 2022 – June 20, 2022, June 25, 2022 – August 8, 2022)

SEATTLE MARINERS, 64 (July 11, 2022 – July 12, 2022, July 15, 2022 – August 8, 2022)

BOSTON RED SOX, 53 (June 6, 2022 – June 16, 2022, June 21, 2022 – July 16, 2022)

CLEVELAND GUARDIANS, 8 (June 17, 2022 – June 20, 2022, June 24, 2022 – June 25, 2022)

LOS ANGELES ANGELS, 7 (May 31, 2022 – June 5, 2022)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

LOS ANGELES DODGERS, 116 (May 31, 2022 – August 8, 2022)

NEW YORK METS, 116 (May 31, 2022 – August 8, 2022)

SAN DIEGO PADRES, 116 (May 31, 2022 – August 8, 2022)

MILWAUKEE BREWERS, 103 (May 31, 2022 – June 11, 2022, June 20, 2022 – June 22, 2022, June 24, 2022 – August 6, 2022)

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS, 99 (May 31, 2022 – June 20, 2022, June 22, 2022 – July 8, 2022, July 12, 2022 – July 30, 2022, August 3, 2022, August 5 – August 8. 2022)

ATLANTA BRAVES, 94 (June 11, 2022 – August 8, 2022)

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES, 56 (July 6, 2022 – July 12, 2022, July 18, 2022 – July 23, 2022, July 29, 2022 – August 8, 2022)

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS, 25 (May 31, 2022 – June 24, 2022)

The Summer Score – Updated for August 2, 2022

Jeff Wheeler – Star Tribune

The Twins lead is dwindling but a walk off home run by Gio Urshela made sure Minnesota sat alone on top for another day and padded their Summer Score.

Now there are 3 points awarded for each day in a playoff position this August.

The Astros, Blue Jays, Mariners, Rays, Twins and Yankees all added to their Summer Score in the American League.

The Braves, Brewers, Dodgers, Mets, Padres and Phillies all added from the National League.

UPDATED SUMMER SCORE TALLY

AMERICAN LEAGUE

HOUSTON ASTROS, 99 (May 31, 2022 – August 2, 2022)

MINNESOTA TWINS, 99 (May 31, 2022 – August 2, 2022)

NEW YORK YANKEES, 99 (May 31, 2022 – August 2, 2022)

TORONTO BLUE JAYS, 99 (May 31, 2022 – August 2, 2022)

TAMPA BAY RAYS, 95 (May 31, 2022 – June 20, 2022, June 25, 2022 – August 2, 2022)

BOSTON RED SOX, 53 (June 6, 2022 – June 16, 2022, June 21, 2022 – July 16, 2022)

SEATTLE MARINERS, 46 (July 11, 2022 – July 12, 2022, July 15, 2022 – August 2, 2022)

CLEVELAND GUARDIANS, 8 (June 17, 2022 – June 20, 2022, June 24, 2022 – June 25, 2022)

LOS ANGELES ANGELS, 7 (May 31, 2022 – June 5, 2022)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

LOS ANGELES DODGERS, 99 (May 31, 2022 – August 2, 2022)

NEW YORK METS, 99 (May 31, 2022 – August 2, 2022)

SAN DIEGO PADRES, 99 (May 31, 2022 – August 2, 2022)

MILWAUKEE BREWERS, 91 (May 31, 2022 – June 11, 2022, June 20, 2022 – June 22, 2022, June 24, 2022 – August 2, 2022)

ATLANTA BRAVES, 86 (June 11, 2022 – August 2, 2022)

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS, 84 (May 31, 2022 – June 20, 2022, June 22, 2022 – July 8, 2022, July 12, 2022 – July 30, 2022)

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES, 38 (July 6, 2022 – July 12, 2022, July 18, 2022 – July 23, 2022, July 29, 2022 – August 2, 2022)

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS, 25 (May 31, 2022 – June 24, 2022)