Playoff Race - 8 To Go

South Bend has won four out of five, so the playoff hopes remain alive.  The elimination number is still four, meaning any combination of South Bend losses or Fort Wayne wins that total up to four would eliminate the Hawks.

By the way, Dayton has clinched a playoff spot, and have a magic number of one to clinch the second half title.  Also, in the West, Clinton has clinched a playoff spot as well.

Here are the standings with eight games to go in the second half.  Remember, Lansing and Bowling Green have already qualified in the East, while Quad Cities and Burlington made it in the West, so they've been taken out of the mix.

Eastern Division (Top Two Make Playoffs)

Team	W	L	GB
Dayton	43	19	--
Fort Wayne	35	27	-8.0
West Michigan	33	29	-10.0
Great Lakes	31	31	-12.0
South Bend	30	32	-13.0

Lake County has been mathematically eliminated from postseason contention.

Western Division (Top Two Make Playoffs)

Team	W	L	GB
Clinton	37	25	--
Kane County	33	29	-4.0
Wisconsin	28	34	-9.0
Beloit	27	35	-10.0
Cedar Rapids	25	37	-12.0

Peoria has been eliminated from playoff contention.