Anyone know how to find the major league record for blown 5-run leads?

[imblotto]

I apologize in advance if this has been discussed, as I did a search and came up with nothing. Anyway, has anybody heard anything about a major league record of blowing 5-run leads?

(unambigufied thread title to hopefully keep this on topic --1992casey)

[bsglorydays]

I'd be surprised if the Brewers are approaching any sort of "record".

 

Also, while Sunday's game was certainly a "bad" loss, it doesn't compare to the 5-run lead in the 9th inning that was blown by Wise and Cordero. 5 runs after 3 or 4 innings is not really what should be considered a "safe" lead IMO. A lot can happen in the remaining 5 or 6 innings. Throw in the fact that Capuano was on the hill today, and I was not shocked to see the lead evaporate - disappointed, but certainly not surprised.

[1992casey]

imblotto, I wouldn't know how to search for this either. On one hand, I want to concur with bsglorydays and guess that we're not approaching a record, but on the other hand, it does seem like this has happened an awful lot.

[hart attack 2006]

According to the JS game story, they have blown five 5-0 leads this year...4 in the last 23 dayshttp://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/frown.gif

[imblotto]

Thanks guys for the input. It just seems pretty rediculous lately. Hopefully they hold on tonight. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/happy.gif

[homer]

I think Elias Sports Bureau is the only way to get that kind of info.....or send a letter to Tim Kurjian at ESPN.

[clancyphile]

Can they avoid blowing a nine-run lead tonight and get into a tie for the division lead?