Talk:2013 American League Wild Card tie-breaker game/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: Resolute (talk · contribs) 03:45, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

GA review (see here for what the criteria are, and here for what they are not)

1. It is reasonably well written.

   a (prose, no copyvios, spelling and grammar): b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists):

2. It is factually accurate and verifiable.

   a (reference section): b (citations to reliable sources): c (OR):

3. It is broad in its coverage.

   a (major aspects): b (focused):

4. It follows the neutral point of view policy.

   Fair representation without bias:

5. It is stable.

   No edit wars, etc.:

6. It is illustrated by images and other media, where possible and appropriate.

   a (images are tagged and non-free content have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):

7. Overall:

   Pass/Fail:

General

• Images are good
  • Has alt text
• References look good
• No edit wars
• NPOV

Lead

• Not a required change, but would it be better to say that the teams tied for the second wild-card position in the AL?

• Done. Staxringold _talk^contribs 04:41, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

Background

• ultimately finishing just a single game back of the Central champion Detroit Tigers - since the rest of the sentence is written past tense, this should say they ultimately finished a single game back.
• The Rangers were just 12–15 in September, although also won 8 of their final 10 games. - although they also won 8...
  • Also, single digit numbers should be spelled out. Eight rather than 8.

• Done. Staxringold _talk^contribs 04:41, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

Game summary

• Section requires inline references. I realize that it is covered by the general reference, but at the very least, I would add that inline to the end of each paragraph.
• Would it be beneficial to add the attendance to the score line?

• Done. General style is to add it to the infobox, so I'll do that. Staxringold _talk^contribs 04:41, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

Aftermath

• The Rays played the Cleveland Indians in the American League Wild Card Game, winning 4–0 and advancing to the American League Division Series (ALDS) - Again, I prefer to stick with consistent past tense. Perhaps "The Rays played the Cleveland Indians in the American League Wild Card Game and advanced to the American League Division Series (ALDS) with a 4–0 win."?
• The sentence order is confused as it is noted Tampa clinched a playoff berth with this win, then beat Cleveland, then we come back to this tie breaker, then we jump to the ALDS. I would suggest ordering this chronologically. Start with the individual performances, then note Tampa clinched the playoff spot, beat Cleveland and ultimately lost to Boston.

• Both done. Staxringold _talk^contribs 04:41, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

Overall

• Looks very good. Only a few small things and this should be an easy pass. Cheers! Resolute 03:45, 3 January 2014 (UTC)
  • Good now! I made a couple small copyedits and added a reference, but am satisfied this is now a pass. Regards, Resolute 15:08, 3 January 2014 (UTC)