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tavo2311 · 08-19-2020, 03:12 PM

RESULTS: ROUND 4 - REGION 3:

1) 1927 New York Yankees vs. 10) 1933 Washington Senators

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The third Final Four participant will be decided between two teams close to each other in history. The 1927 Yankees and the same Senators franchise that interrupted the Yankees’ dominance in the mid 20’s, though this team is from a few years later.

The Senators were the surprise of the tournament through the first two rounds. Not just that a 10 seed hit the Sweet 16, but the fact that they didn’t lose a game in doing so. In round 1 they swept the 2011 Phillies and their star studded rotation. That Phillies team was a dark horse pick of many coming in. In the second round they had the benefit of the 15 seed 1972 A’s, who had pulled the big upset in round 1. Still, another sweep was an impressive showing. Last round they again were the higher seed, benefitting from some bracket madness, but faced the daunting duo of Schilling and Johnson in the 2011 D’Backs. They finally dropped a couple games but prevailed in six games.

The ’27 Yanks predictably steamrolled the 2012 Tampa Bay Rays in a first round sweep. They were then barely bothered in round 2 by the 1917 White (soon to be black) Sox, winning in five. They finally faced a real challenge in the Sweet 16 with a six game series vs. the 1979 Pirates. All in all, the tournament has gone pretty much as planned for this team as they seem to just be getting warmed up.

One of these teams will be truly tested for the first time in this one. The series begins with 24-game winner General Crowder vs. 22-game winner Waite Hoyt. The game was back and forth, with Washington building a 4-0 lead with one in the 4th and Luke Sewell driving in three in the 6th. Then the Yankees woke up, with two in the bottom 6th and Bob Meusal finally chasing Crowder with a two-run homer in the 8th. The game went to the 11th, where Waite Hoyt was still in there throwing his 145th pitch, which turned into a triple that drove in two. The Senators would add one more off the bullpen and hold on for a surprising 7-4 win.

The second 20-game winner Washington sent to the mound, Earl Whitehill, didn’t fare nearly as well. Murderers Row truly emerged in a 9-run 2nd inning, highlighted by a three-run homer by Tony Lazzeri. Washington didn’t let this one turn into a laugher though, chipping away with runs in each of the 3rd through 7th innings, pulling to within 9-7. But the Bambino sent a 2-run shot to the short porch in the 8th to extend the lead again, in an eventual 12-7 final score to even the series.

The off day to travel to the nation’s capital did little to cool off the bats in this series. When the Babe hit another dinger in the 3rd to make it 4-2 they were still just getting warmed up. Three more in the 5th led by Meusal again threatened to break the game open. But Dave Harris, pinch hitting for the pitcher, would knock a three run homer out of the park in a four-run 6th, and the Senators were within one at 7-6. But in the 8th, Lou Gehrig would get in on the party and the Yankees would bat around for six runs. The final would get to 14-6 and the Yankees are up 2-1 in the series.

In game 4 the Yankees kept right on rolling with a four-run 1st inning. Once again as they had all series, Washington fought back, immediately plating two in their half of the 1st on a Joe Cronin double. But Babe Ruth would homer for the 3rd straight game in the 2nd inning and the lead was 6-2. It would get to 8-2 before a few nervy moments in the 9th inning made it 8-5. The final would be 9-7 behind 15 hits and 6 walks from the Bronx Bombers.

Game 5 begins with the Yankees on the brink of the final four. The Senators must be shell shocked, losing more times in the last three games, than they had in the first three rounds. They will have their ace back on the mound to try and start the comeback. In the rematch from game 1, where Hoyt pitched into the 11th, both pitchers were up to the task. This time Hoyt would throw into the 12th! Crowder would go ten innings himself. The Senators built a quick 3-0 lead then Hoyt settled down. By the time Bob Meusal again found the big hit in the 7th, the game was tied at 3-3. It stayed that way until the 12th when Meusal (again!) drove in two on a double vs. the Washington pen. Hoyt would record two outs in the 12th before finally being removed with runners on. Wilcy Moore got the one out save for a 5-3 win and a five game series victory.

This team in the final four just feels right. Even if they are not the best ever, they are one of the most legendary teams and if any 1-seed was going to fail to reach the Final Four I was hoping it was not these guys. Bob Meusal and his 11 RBIs may feel snubbed, but Babe Ruth is the series MVP. He hit .409, 4 HRs, 8 RBIs, and was on base over half the time. In a series dominated by offense there were a couple pitchers to call out. Waite Hoyt did lose a game, but it came by pitching in the 11th inning, and then he won a game where he went 11 2/3. Giving up 22 baserunners in 21 2/3 innings, with a 2.91 ERA is a great performance. On the losing side, General Crowder was 1-0 with a 3.15 ERA, throwing 20 innings in his two starts. Joe Cronin the hall of fame shortstop hit .400 and first baseman Joe Kuhel drove in eight.

08-19-2020, 03:12 PM	#123
tavo2311 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 157	Elite Eight RESULTS: ROUND 4 - REGION 3: 1) 1927 New York Yankees vs. 10) 1933 Washington Senators Road here: The third Final Four participant will be decided between two teams close to each other in history. The 1927 Yankees and the same Senators franchise that interrupted the Yankees’ dominance in the mid 20’s, though this team is from a few years later. The Senators were the surprise of the tournament through the first two rounds. Not just that a 10 seed hit the Sweet 16, but the fact that they didn’t lose a game in doing so. In round 1 they swept the 2011 Phillies and their star studded rotation. That Phillies team was a dark horse pick of many coming in. In the second round they had the benefit of the 15 seed 1972 A’s, who had pulled the big upset in round 1. Still, another sweep was an impressive showing. Last round they again were the higher seed, benefitting from some bracket madness, but faced the daunting duo of Schilling and Johnson in the 2011 D’Backs. They finally dropped a couple games but prevailed in six games. The ’27 Yanks predictably steamrolled the 2012 Tampa Bay Rays in a first round sweep. They were then barely bothered in round 2 by the 1917 White (soon to be black) Sox, winning in five. They finally faced a real challenge in the Sweet 16 with a six game series vs. the 1979 Pirates. All in all, the tournament has gone pretty much as planned for this team as they seem to just be getting warmed up. One of these teams will be truly tested for the first time in this one. The series begins with 24-game winner General Crowder vs. 22-game winner Waite Hoyt. The game was back and forth, with Washington building a 4-0 lead with one in the 4th and Luke Sewell driving in three in the 6th. Then the Yankees woke up, with two in the bottom 6th and Bob Meusal finally chasing Crowder with a two-run homer in the 8th. The game went to the 11th, where Waite Hoyt was still in there throwing his 145th pitch, which turned into a triple that drove in two. The Senators would add one more off the bullpen and hold on for a surprising 7-4 win. The second 20-game winner Washington sent to the mound, Earl Whitehill, didn’t fare nearly as well. Murderers Row truly emerged in a 9-run 2nd inning, highlighted by a three-run homer by Tony Lazzeri. Washington didn’t let this one turn into a laugher though, chipping away with runs in each of the 3rd through 7th innings, pulling to within 9-7. But the Bambino sent a 2-run shot to the short porch in the 8th to extend the lead again, in an eventual 12-7 final score to even the series. The off day to travel to the nation’s capital did little to cool off the bats in this series. When the Babe hit another dinger in the 3rd to make it 4-2 they were still just getting warmed up. Three more in the 5th led by Meusal again threatened to break the game open. But Dave Harris, pinch hitting for the pitcher, would knock a three run homer out of the park in a four-run 6th, and the Senators were within one at 7-6. But in the 8th, Lou Gehrig would get in on the party and the Yankees would bat around for six runs. The final would get to 14-6 and the Yankees are up 2-1 in the series. In game 4 the Yankees kept right on rolling with a four-run 1st inning. Once again as they had all series, Washington fought back, immediately plating two in their half of the 1st on a Joe Cronin double. But Babe Ruth would homer for the 3rd straight game in the 2nd inning and the lead was 6-2. It would get to 8-2 before a few nervy moments in the 9th inning made it 8-5. The final would be 9-7 behind 15 hits and 6 walks from the Bronx Bombers. Game 5 begins with the Yankees on the brink of the final four. The Senators must be shell shocked, losing more times in the last three games, than they had in the first three rounds. They will have their ace back on the mound to try and start the comeback. In the rematch from game 1, where Hoyt pitched into the 11th, both pitchers were up to the task. This time Hoyt would throw into the 12th! Crowder would go ten innings himself. The Senators built a quick 3-0 lead then Hoyt settled down. By the time Bob Meusal again found the big hit in the 7th, the game was tied at 3-3. It stayed that way until the 12th when Meusal (again!) drove in two on a double vs. the Washington pen. Hoyt would record two outs in the 12th before finally being removed with runners on. Wilcy Moore got the one out save for a 5-3 win and a five game series victory. This team in the final four just feels right. Even if they are not the best ever, they are one of the most legendary teams and if any 1-seed was going to fail to reach the Final Four I was hoping it was not these guys. Bob Meusal and his 11 RBIs may feel snubbed, but Babe Ruth is the series MVP. He hit .409, 4 HRs, 8 RBIs, and was on base over half the time. In a series dominated by offense there were a couple pitchers to call out. Waite Hoyt did lose a game, but it came by pitching in the 11th inning, and then he won a game where he went 11 2/3. Giving up 22 baserunners in 21 2/3 innings, with a 2.91 ERA is a great performance. On the losing side, General Crowder was 1-0 with a 3.15 ERA, throwing 20 innings in his two starts. Joe Cronin the hall of fame shortstop hit .400 and first baseman Joe Kuhel drove in eight.