One-Run Games

redsoxaholic · 11-05-2013, 02:02 PM

Hey I have a problem with one-run games in OOTP 14. Every year my team's W/L % in 1 run games is around 35% which is unusually low. This isn't a one year thing. Every single year (in 2017 now) my team has an incredibly horrible one run game W/L %. Last year it was 34% for the season (84-78 total record) and this year it's at 37%, despite the fact my team is 41-23 so far. I have the top bullpen ERA and starter ERA and the top defensive efficiency in the NL. Could someone give me some tips on how to improve upon this terrible stat?

Simmed a few more and it's down to 32% in 1 run games. HELP???

RchW · 11-05-2013, 02:41 PM

Sounds like you have an explosive offense and maybe not the best pitching. When you hit you win big when you don't you may lose close games due to pitching. How many blown saves? Are your 1-run losses come-from-behind for he other team or being dominated by pitching?

At 41-23 why worry?

I don't know that there is a definition of what a 1-run game record should be. The Orioles blew everyone away in 2012 1-run games only to fall back to earth as predicted in 2013.

redsoxaholic · 11-05-2013, 02:48 PM

No I have the #1 starter and bullpen ERA. My offense is average. I'm just wondering if every year I have horrible luck, or I am actually doing something to cause this.

Bluenoser · 11-05-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by redsoxaholic

No I have the #1 starter and bullpen ERA. My offense is average. I'm just wondering if every year I have horrible luck, or I am actually doing something to cause this.

What do you think you might be doing to cause it?

Unless you're intentionally throwing those games, it's nothing more than luck of the draw.

tds7887 · 11-05-2013, 03:03 PM

Bullpens are usually the cause, closers especially, but it seems more like luck than anything.

Do you play a lot of extra inning games? Perhaps your closers and setup men are elite but middle bullpen isn't fantastic?

redsoxaholic · 11-05-2013, 03:04 PM

Well it's back up to .500, so I guess I can't complain. I just didn't know if there was a known thing that made losing 1 run games happen so often, like maybe having two closers?

redsoxaholic · 11-05-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tds7887

Bullpens are usually the cause, closers especially, but it seems more like luck than anything.

Do you play a lot of extra inning games? Perhaps your closers and setup men are elite but middle bullpen isn't fantastic?

Well yeah the Mid relievers do tend to struggle but they hardly get used when I sim so I don't think that's really the issue. If I only have one closer and a lot of save situations would it be smarter to have two closers to avoid any stamina problems that may be causing this problem?

Bluenoser · 11-05-2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by redsoxaholic

Well yeah the Mid relievers do tend to struggle but they hardly get used when I sim so I don't think that's really the issue. If I only have one closer and a lot of save situations would it be smarter to have two closers to avoid any stamina problems that may be causing this problem?

Well, first off, how are you going to know ahead of time if you're going to have a lot of save situations? It's impossible to know that.

How big is your bullpen? How many relievers do you carry?

I wouldn't set my team with two closers, but others might. When you set your bullpen there is a dropdown option beside each reliever where you can designate one as a secondary closer.

redsoxaholic · 11-05-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluenoser

Well, first off, how are you going to know ahead of time if you're going to have a lot of save situations? It's impossible to know that.

Yeah that's why I'm saying if that could be a problem would it be smart to have a couple of closers just in case?

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Originally Posted by Bluenoser

How big is your bullpen? How many relievers do you carry?

A closer, two setup men, and 4 mid relievers.

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Originally Posted by Bluenoser

I wouldn't set my team with two closers, but others might. When you set your bullpen there is a dropdown option beside each reliever where you can designate one as a secondary closer.

Since other guys in the bullpen already get saves occasionally I didn't know if this was necessary. Heres my closer's (Bobby Parnell) numbers though:
77 IP 78 K's 2.45 ERA 1.05 WHIP 42 saves 3 blown saves 5-5 record (most losses are from non-save situations)

Bluenoser · 11-05-2013, 03:31 PM

Six relievers and a closer should be just fine. Unless your starters have low stamina that is. It really depends on how much you use your pen.

I would just designate one of my setup men as secondary closer.

It's personal preference though, just like real life. Some teams carry 11 or 12 or 13 pitchers (including starters). Some less.

Westheim · 11-05-2013, 03:32 PM

Having Bobby Parnell as a closer explains a lot.

My Raccoons dynasty has been going with excellent pitching and a so-so offense for several seasons now, which will have you play in many 1-run games. You will sometimes get odd streaks, but depending on the back end of the bullpen you should get back within the .500 range over time.

Managing games yourself will help you in this regard, since the bullpen AI seems prone to make stupid decisions at times.

redsoxaholic · 11-05-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Westheim

Having Bobby Parnell as a closer explains a lot.

My Raccoons dynasty has been going with excellent pitching and a so-so offense for several seasons now, which will have you play in many 1-run games. You will sometimes get odd streaks, but depending on the back end of the bullpen you should get back within the .500 range over time.

Managing games yourself will help you in this regard, since the bullpen AI seems prone to make stupid decisions at times.

Lol yeah but he did put up pretty good numbers. Actually once the offense became above-average the one run game W/L % got better so idk if that's it or it's just all luck/ stupid bullpen management by the AI

redsoxaholic · 11-05-2013, 03:52 PM

Pretty cool way to start the playoffs

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The Game · 11-05-2013, 05:26 PM

Not sure if this matters. My 2016 team was 34-21 in 1 run games. I have the top starters ERA and the top bullpen ERA. I wasn't even the best in 1 run games. A team that finished 76-86 was 35-21 in 1 run games. Their starters ERA was 11th (out of 12) @ 4.39 pen was 3.32 5th Def EFF .700 9th.

Dutch Alexander · 11-06-2013, 05:17 AM

KEVIN Chapman?

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Westheim Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 14,184	Having Bobby Parnell as a closer explains a lot. My Raccoons dynasty has been going with excellent pitching and a so-so offense for several seasons now, which will have you play in many 1-run games. You will sometimes get odd streaks, but depending on the back end of the bullpen you should get back within the .500 range over time. Managing games yourself will help you in this regard, since the bullpen AI seems prone to make stupid decisions at times. __________________ Portland Raccoons, 96 years of excell-.... of baseball: Furballs here! 1983 * 1989 * 1991 * 1992 * 1993 * 1995 * 1996 * 2010 * 2017 * 2018 * 2019 * 2026 * 2028 * 2035 * 2037 * 2044 * 2045 * 2046 * 2047 * 2048 * 2051 * 2054 * 2055 * 2061 * 2071 1 OSANAI : 2 POWELL : 7 NOMURA \| RAMOS : 8 REECE : 10 BROWN : 15 HALL : 27 FERNANDEZ : 28 CASAS : 31 CARMONA : 32 WEST : 39 TONER : 46 SAITO Resident Mets Cynic - The Mets from 1962 onwards, here.

11-05-2013, 05:26 PM	#14
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	Not sure if this matters. My 2016 team was 34-21 in 1 run games. I have the top starters ERA and the top bullpen ERA. I wasn't even the best in 1 run games. A team that finished 76-86 was 35-21 in 1 run games. Their starters ERA was 11th (out of 12) @ 4.39 pen was 3.32 5th Def EFF .700 9th. __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

11-05-2013, 02:02 PM	#1
redsoxaholic Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 47	One-Run Games Hey I have a problem with one-run games in OOTP 14. Every year my team's W/L % in 1 run games is around 35% which is unusually low. This isn't a one year thing. Every single year (in 2017 now) my team has an incredibly horrible one run game W/L %. Last year it was 34% for the season (84-78 total record) and this year it's at 37%, despite the fact my team is 41-23 so far. I have the top bullpen ERA and starter ERA and the top defensive efficiency in the NL. Could someone give me some tips on how to improve upon this terrible stat? Simmed a few more and it's down to 32% in 1 run games. HELP??? Last edited by redsoxaholic; 11-05-2013 at 02:04 PM.

11-05-2013, 02:48 PM	#3
redsoxaholic Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 47	No I have the #1 starter and bullpen ERA. My offense is average. I'm just wondering if every year I have horrible luck, or I am actually doing something to cause this.

11-05-2013, 03:04 PM	#6
redsoxaholic Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 47	Well it's back up to .500, so I guess I can't complain. I just didn't know if there was a known thing that made losing 1 run games happen so often, like maybe having two closers?

11-05-2013, 03:31 PM	#10
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 14,532	Six relievers and a closer should be just fine. Unless your starters have low stamina that is. It really depends on how much you use your pen. I would just designate one of my setup men as secondary closer. It's personal preference though, just like real life. Some teams carry 11 or 12 or 13 pitchers (including starters). Some less.

11-05-2013, 03:52 PM	#13
redsoxaholic Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 47	Pretty cool way to start the playoffs [IMG]

11-06-2013, 05:17 AM	#15
Dutch Alexander All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 729	KEVIN Chapman?