Sugar Bears break record, win 17th straight

The Sugar Bears beat Carolina 5-4 yesterday to break the record for longest winning streak. Are they done? It's up to Carolina right now. Some interesting streak notes:

• The Sugar Bears have won their last three games all by the same 5-4 score, including a 14-inning victory against Vancouver.
• Since the streak began, the Sugar Bears have won 4 extra-inning games and 8 one-run games.
• The Sugar Bears have defeated seven teams, five of which are either playoff teams or still alive in the playoff race.
• During the streak, Newark has only had one shutout and has only scored in double digits twice.
• Only four of the 17 games were played on the road.
• The Sugar Bears played Vancouver in two series during the streak, and won 3 of the games by that magical 5-4 margin
  

With D.C.'s loss yesterday, Hillsborough and Las Vegas officially clinched a playoff spot. Only one playoff spot remains. Vancouver added a little breathing room by picking up a game on both Philadelphia and Arkansas. Their magic number to clinch a playoff spot is now 7.