text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_61 (played INTEGER, position VARCHAR, losses VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the lowest played for the entry with position of 2 and fewer than 9 losses?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(played) FROM table_name_61 WHERE position = 2 AND losses < 9