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tavo2311 · 08-26-2020, 02:39 PM

RESULTS: ROUND 4 - REGION 2:

1) 1975 Cincinnati Reds vs. 11) 2011 Texas Rangers

Road Here:

The Reds didn’t have such an easy time in the first round, needing seven games to beat the 2019 Washington Nationals. Round two was a much easier road as the Big Red Machine cut right through the 1969 Mets in five. The Reds kept right on rolling in the Sweet 16, needing only five again, this time a bit surprising though as it was against a tougher opponent the ’95 Indians.

The Ranges pulled an upset in a highly anticipated first round series against the 2016 Cubs that was very entertaining. Round two was another fun one, as the 14th seed 1925 Senators were a game opponent but fell in seven. The Rangers had maybe their easiest series in the third round, beating the ’53 Dodgers in six.

CJ Wilson and Don Gullet are the game one pitchers when the offense came out of the gates quickly. The home team Reds took a 4-0 lead in the 1st, but the Rangers responded with five in the 2nd, with Nelson Cruz’s grand slam taking the lead. The Rangers would go on to build a 12-4 lead with another five run inning in the 5th led by Adrian Beltre’s three-run shot. The eventual final was 12-6 for the underdogs.

Red’s pitcher Gary Nolan got beat up in game 2 as the Rangers’ offense did not slow down. A run in the 1st, followed by three run innings in the 3rd and 4th, built Texas a 7-1 lead that would be 9-1 by the 8th. The Ranger’s pen would try their best to blow it. Joe Morgan would homer in both the 8th and the 9th innings, where the Reds put up 6 runs. But it was not enough as Neftali Feliz was summoned in a sudden save situation and closed things down for a 9-7 final. The underdogs have really surprised here, leading 2-0 going home.

The Rangers again built an early lead in game three, 3-0 into the 5th. But the Reds responded in a big way, bludgeoning the Ranger’s staff for five in the 5th, and eight(!) in the 6th. The game would be 14-3 in the 9th when Texas made it somewhat interesting, throwing up a five-spot, but it did nothing other than give a slightly more respectable final of 14-8. The offensive stars of the game were spread out nicely as five Reds had 2+ RBIs.

Game 4 brought us the first well-pitched game of the series. Derek Holland and Fred Norman dueled into the 7th at 2-2. In the bottom of the 7th Nelson Cruz cleared the bases with a double and the Rangers built a 7-2 lead that ended 7-3. Cruz has 14 RBIs in the four games! The Rangers are unexpectedly up 3-1 on the highest seed left in the tourney.

Game 5 wasn’t looking good when ace Don Gullet gave up a run in the 1st. But that was all Texas would get off of him as he responded in a big way to the task at hand. With an 8 inning outing, 5 hits, no walks, 1 run, 9 Ks, Gullet sent the series back to Cincy. George Foster’s single in the 6th broke a 1-1 tie, and with three more in the 7th the game would end 5-1.

For the 3rd straight game the Reds’ staff has held these Texas bats quiet. Gary Nolan went 7 innings, 7 hits and no walks, 1 run, 7 Ks. He had early run support too, with George Foster and Pete Rose driving in three in the first couple innings. The game would end 3-1 and the Big Red Machine has forced a decided game 7!

Youngster Alexei Ogando gets the nod in the pressure situation on the road, vs. 15-game winner Jack Billingham. Ogando was hit up pretty badly in game 3, so the Reds have the momentum and the odds. But the Rangers have the big bats ready to break out again. When Beltre hit a 3-run shot in the 1st, the youngster had a nice cushion to work with. Billinghame didn’t even see the 3rd inning as the Rangers built a 7-1 lead after four. The Reds put up four runs in the bottom of the 6th to chase Ogando and pull to within 7-5. In the 9th, with Neftali Feliz on to close it out, the Reds would get a Pete Rose double and George Foster walk, to set up George Foster and Johnny Bench. But Feliz would strike them both out and win the series!!

What an upset this was! The Rangers have ruined the dream matchup of the Big Red Machine and Murderer’s Row, but they don’t care. They are clearly capable of more than spoiler in this tourney. The MVP was easy to guess, with Cruz hitting .444, 4 homers, and 15 RBIs. Ian Kinsler also homered three times, and Matt Harrison had two good starts, going 1-1 with a 3.00 era. On the losing side Joe Morgan did his best, at .429/.529/.714 with a couple dingers and five doubles.

08-26-2020, 02:39 PM	#124
tavo2311 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 157	Elite Eight RESULTS: ROUND 4 - REGION 2: 1) 1975 Cincinnati Reds vs. 11) 2011 Texas Rangers Road Here: The Reds didn’t have such an easy time in the first round, needing seven games to beat the 2019 Washington Nationals. Round two was a much easier road as the Big Red Machine cut right through the 1969 Mets in five. The Reds kept right on rolling in the Sweet 16, needing only five again, this time a bit surprising though as it was against a tougher opponent the ’95 Indians. The Ranges pulled an upset in a highly anticipated first round series against the 2016 Cubs that was very entertaining. Round two was another fun one, as the 14th seed 1925 Senators were a game opponent but fell in seven. The Rangers had maybe their easiest series in the third round, beating the ’53 Dodgers in six. CJ Wilson and Don Gullet are the game one pitchers when the offense came out of the gates quickly. The home team Reds took a 4-0 lead in the 1st, but the Rangers responded with five in the 2nd, with Nelson Cruz’s grand slam taking the lead. The Rangers would go on to build a 12-4 lead with another five run inning in the 5th led by Adrian Beltre’s three-run shot. The eventual final was 12-6 for the underdogs. Red’s pitcher Gary Nolan got beat up in game 2 as the Rangers’ offense did not slow down. A run in the 1st, followed by three run innings in the 3rd and 4th, built Texas a 7-1 lead that would be 9-1 by the 8th. The Ranger’s pen would try their best to blow it. Joe Morgan would homer in both the 8th and the 9th innings, where the Reds put up 6 runs. But it was not enough as Neftali Feliz was summoned in a sudden save situation and closed things down for a 9-7 final. The underdogs have really surprised here, leading 2-0 going home. The Rangers again built an early lead in game three, 3-0 into the 5th. But the Reds responded in a big way, bludgeoning the Ranger’s staff for five in the 5th, and eight(!) in the 6th. The game would be 14-3 in the 9th when Texas made it somewhat interesting, throwing up a five-spot, but it did nothing other than give a slightly more respectable final of 14-8. The offensive stars of the game were spread out nicely as five Reds had 2+ RBIs. Game 4 brought us the first well-pitched game of the series. Derek Holland and Fred Norman dueled into the 7th at 2-2. In the bottom of the 7th Nelson Cruz cleared the bases with a double and the Rangers built a 7-2 lead that ended 7-3. Cruz has 14 RBIs in the four games! The Rangers are unexpectedly up 3-1 on the highest seed left in the tourney. Game 5 wasn’t looking good when ace Don Gullet gave up a run in the 1st. But that was all Texas would get off of him as he responded in a big way to the task at hand. With an 8 inning outing, 5 hits, no walks, 1 run, 9 Ks, Gullet sent the series back to Cincy. George Foster’s single in the 6th broke a 1-1 tie, and with three more in the 7th the game would end 5-1. For the 3rd straight game the Reds’ staff has held these Texas bats quiet. Gary Nolan went 7 innings, 7 hits and no walks, 1 run, 7 Ks. He had early run support too, with George Foster and Pete Rose driving in three in the first couple innings. The game would end 3-1 and the Big Red Machine has forced a decided game 7! Youngster Alexei Ogando gets the nod in the pressure situation on the road, vs. 15-game winner Jack Billingham. Ogando was hit up pretty badly in game 3, so the Reds have the momentum and the odds. But the Rangers have the big bats ready to break out again. When Beltre hit a 3-run shot in the 1st, the youngster had a nice cushion to work with. Billinghame didn’t even see the 3rd inning as the Rangers built a 7-1 lead after four. The Reds put up four runs in the bottom of the 6th to chase Ogando and pull to within 7-5. In the 9th, with Neftali Feliz on to close it out, the Reds would get a Pete Rose double and George Foster walk, to set up George Foster and Johnny Bench. But Feliz would strike them both out and win the series!! What an upset this was! The Rangers have ruined the dream matchup of the Big Red Machine and Murderer’s Row, but they don’t care. They are clearly capable of more than spoiler in this tourney. The MVP was easy to guess, with Cruz hitting .444, 4 homers, and 15 RBIs. Ian Kinsler also homered three times, and Matt Harrison had two good starts, going 1-1 with a 3.00 era. On the losing side Joe Morgan did his best, at .429/.529/.714 with a couple dingers and five doubles.