Darn 3rd Baseman!!!

OldFatGuy · 09-20-2009, 09:41 PM

So, this is my OOTP8 league, played every inning of every game and am in my 15th season. I've seen 2 no-hitters (1 for my team, 1 against), and never a perfect game.

So, tonight, I'm playing. And it's getting closer. And closer.

Darned third baseman.

My Yankees won the game 1-0, behind the stellar pitching of Bryan Mack. The Yankees scored their one and only run in the 5th inning, when Mack took it upon himself to provide the scoring. He led off with a single, moved to second on a weak ground ball to the right side that made it one out, then advanced to third on a wild pitch. The next batter grounded out, with Mack scoring the only run of the game.

And on his pitching side. No hits. No walks. No hit batters. No balks. He faced 28 hitters because my third baseman messed up a ground ball that my old fat arse could've gotten to. Scored the games only run, and as near to perfection as I've ever seen.

Goddarnd third baseman.

Oh well, that's why I gotta keep playing, right???

EDIT: Whoops. Forgot to mention it was one out, 7th inning, when the error occurred. That's why the suspense was building. Love baseball, and even with all the flaws I complain about as much as anyone on here, love OOTP. Darned good game.

Darned third baseman.

timmermac · 09-20-2009, 09:59 PM

It looks like your 1B got the error?

stevebydac · 09-20-2009, 10:01 PM

Yankee 3rd baseman ruining a perfect game?? The curse of ARod continues!

Afino · 09-20-2009, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmermac

It looks like your 1B got the error?

You're looking at the wrong team, homey.

Kelric · 09-21-2009, 12:02 AM

81 pitches and inches from a perfect game. Ouch.

Malleus Dei · 09-21-2009, 09:47 AM

I lost a pennant one year on an error at third by, of all people to do it, Brooks Robinson.

mmartin68 · 09-21-2009, 12:44 PM

In my fictional league, a pitcher of mine went down for the season and I traded for a Japanese pitcher , in his second start he pitches a perfect game, the first in the many years I have played OOTP. He starts of with me 7-0, then procedes to go 0-8 after that. Hopefully he hasn't "shot his wad" cause I am just about to start the playoffs.

timmermac · 09-21-2009, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Afino

You're looking at the wrong team, homey.

d'oh...

09-20-2009, 09:41 PM	#1
OldFatGuy All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern Va., Loudoun County Posts: 1,876	Darn 3rd Baseman!!! So, this is my OOTP8 league, played every inning of every game and am in my 15th season. I've seen 2 no-hitters (1 for my team, 1 against), and never a perfect game. So, tonight, I'm playing. And it's getting closer. And closer. Darned third baseman. My Yankees won the game 1-0, behind the stellar pitching of Bryan Mack. The Yankees scored their one and only run in the 5th inning, when Mack took it upon himself to provide the scoring. He led off with a single, moved to second on a weak ground ball to the right side that made it one out, then advanced to third on a wild pitch. The next batter grounded out, with Mack scoring the only run of the game. And on his pitching side. No hits. No walks. No hit batters. No balks. He faced 28 hitters because my third baseman messed up a ground ball that my old fat arse could've gotten to. Scored the games only run, and as near to perfection as I've ever seen. Goddarnd third baseman. Oh well, that's why I gotta keep playing, right??? EDIT: Whoops. Forgot to mention it was one out, 7th inning, when the error occurred. That's why the suspense was building. Love baseball, and even with all the flaws I complain about as much as anyone on here, love OOTP. Darned good game. Darned third baseman. Attached Images __________________ I believed in drug testing a long time ago. In the 60's I tested everything. - Bill Lee Last edited by OldFatGuy; 09-21-2009 at 02:25 PM.

09-20-2009, 09:59 PM	#2
timmermac Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 449	It looks like your 1B got the error? __________________ Running with the 1950 Braves. Crush the baseball. Drive it before you. And hear the lamentation of the opponent's women. I am king of the diamond! Let there be a grand clubhouse feast! Bring me the finest meats and cheeses in all the land!

09-20-2009, 10:01 PM	#3
stevebydac All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In a fictional baseball world Posts: 840	Yankee 3rd baseman ruining a perfect game?? The curse of ARod continues! __________________

09-21-2009, 12:02 AM	#5
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,992	81 pitches and inches from a perfect game. Ouch.

09-21-2009, 12:44 PM	#7
mmartin68 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wooster, Ohio Posts: 135	In my fictional league, a pitcher of mine went down for the season and I traded for a Japanese pitcher , in his second start he pitches a perfect game, the first in the many years I have played OOTP. He starts of with me 7-0, then procedes to go 0-8 after that. Hopefully he hasn't "shot his wad" cause I am just about to start the playoffs.