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