Wild Card Clinched by Raleigh
The <Raleigh Explorers:team#17> are heading to the playoffs.

While they couldn't win the East, they will nonetheless get the opportunity to play for the franchise's 5th Explorer Cup.

"Don't overlook us as a wild card team, that's all I'll say," said closer <Bob McFarland:player#5347>.

That confidence and swagger has been characteristic of the Explorers this season, with many feeling they are better than their 81-56 record indicates.