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_98 (ties VARCHAR, losses INTEGER)
### Question:
What is the total number of ties a team with less than 3 losses have?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(ties) FROM table_name_98 WHERE losses < 3