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 (lost VARCHAR, highest_ranking VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the total number of Lost for the Highest Ranking of – –?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(lost) FROM table_name_61 WHERE highest_ranking = "– –"