The Field Of Dreams

[Nick Soulis]

Series #17
Preliminary Round



2006 Los Angeles Dodgers
Record: 88-74
Finish: Lost in NLDS
Manager: Grady Little
Ball Park: Dodger Stadium
WAR Leader: Derek Lowe (4.5)
Hall of Famers: (1) Greg Maddux
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/LAD/2006.shtml

1987 Cleveland Indians
Record: 61-101
Finish: 7th in AL East
Manager: Pat Corrales
Ball Park: Cleveland Stadium
WAR Leader: Brett Butler (4.9)
Hall of Famers: (2) Steve Carlton, Phil Niekro
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CLE/1987.shtml
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Game 1
At Dodger Stadium
Clear 67
1987 Indians................13
2006 Dodgers...............11
WP: G. Swindell (1-0) LP: H. Kuo (0-1)
HR: B. Butler (1), O. Saenz (1)
POG: Brett Butler (4-5, HR, 4 RBI, 3 R)
1987 Indians Lead Series 1-0

Game 2
At Dodger Stadium
Clear 73
1987 Indians......................1
2006 Dodgers....................6
WP: D. Lowe (1-0) LP: J. Farrell (0-1)
HR: O. Saenz (2)
POG: Derek Lowe (8.2 IP, 7H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K)
Series Tied At 1

Game 3
At Cleveland Stadium
Clear 60
2006 Dodgers.......................7
1987 Indians.........................6 (12 inn)
WP: T. Saito (1-0) LP: D. Jones (0-1)
HR: T. Bernazard (1), O. Saenz 2 (4)
POG: Olmedo Saenz (2-6, 2 HR, 2 RBI)
2006 Dodgers Lead Series 2-1

Game 4
At Cleveland Stadium
Clear 61
2006 Dodgers.........................13
1987 Indians............................4
WP: B. Tomko (1-0) LP: R. Yett (0-1)
HR: O. Saenz 2 (6), P. Tabler (1)
POG: Olmedo Saenz (3-5, 2B, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R)
2006 Dodgers Lead Series 3-1

Game 5
At Cleveland Stadium
Clear 59
2006 Dodgers.....................6
1987 Indians.......................8
WP: E. Camacho (1-0) LP: O. Perez (0-1)
HR: B. Jacoby (1)
POG: Mel Hall (3-4, RBI, 3 R, SB)
2006 Dodgers Lead Series 3-2

Game 6
At Dodger Stadium
Clear 64
1987 Indians....................4
2006 Dodgers..................3
WP: J. Farrell (1-1) LP: D. Lowe (1-1) S: D. Jones (3)
HR: J. Kent 2 (2)
POG: John Farrell (2-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R)
Series Tied At 3

Game 7
At Dodger Stadium
Clear 70
1987 Indians.................9
2006 Dodgers...............3
WP: T. Candiotti (1-0) LP: B. Penny (0-1)
HR: M. Hall 2 (2), J. Carter 2 (2), J. Drew (1)
POG: Joe Carter (4-5, 3 R, 2 HR, 4 RBI)


1987 Cleveland Indians Win Series 4 Games To 3
Joe Carter hit two home runs and drove in four runs in game seven of the series to lift the 100 loss 1987 Indians to a comeback series win. The Dodgers looked to have the series in control after going up three games to one but their pitching imploded and the Tribe did the improbable. Mel Hall was the series MVP also hitting two home runs in game seven and scoring 10 runs in the series. Hong Chih Kuo and Brad Penny ended the series with ERA's over 10 and watched Cleveland get 16 hits in game five and 15 in game seven. Overshadowed in the loss was the incredible performance by Dodger Olmedo Saenz who hit 6 home runs and drove in 14 runs in the seven game series, totals that will be hard to beat by anyone. Grady Little and the Dodgers really let this one get away.

Series MVP:

(.387, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 10 R, 1.071 OPS)

[Nick Soulis]

Series #18
Preliminary Round



1992 Kansas City Royals
Record: 72-90
Finish: 5th in AL West
Manager: Hal McRae
Ball Park: Royals Stadium
WAR Leader: Kevin Appier (8.0)
Hall of Famers: (1) George Brett
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/KCR/1992.shtml

1905 St. Louis Cardinals
Record: 58-96
Finish: 6th in NL
Manager: Jimmy Burke
Ball Park: League Park
WAR Leader: Homer Smoot (3.4)
Hall of Famers: (2) Jake Beckley, Kid Nichols
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/1905.shtml
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Game 1
At Royals Stadium
Partly Cloudy 61
1905 Cardinals............................2
1992 Royals................................3
WP: R. Meacham (1-0) LP: W. Kellum (0-1) S: J. Montgomery (1)
HR: M. Macfarlane (1)
POG: Kevin Appier (7.1 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 K)
1992 Royals Lead Series 1-0

Game 2
At Royals Stadium
Partly Cloudy 55
1905 Cardinals.........................3
1992 Royals.............................2
WP: K. Nichols (1-0) LP: M. Gubicza (0-1) S: J. Thielman (1)
HR: None
POG: Kid Nichols (8 IP, 9 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 K)
Series Tied At 1

Game 3
At League Park
Rain 45 (36 min delay)
1992 Royals.......................2
1905 Cardinals...................3 (12 inn)
WP: J. Taylor (1-0) LP: J. Montgomery (0-1)
HR: J. Beckley (1)
POG: Chappie McFarland (8 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K)
1905 Cardinals Lead Series 2-1

Game 4
At League Park
Partly Cloudy 51
1992 Royals.....................1
1905 Cardinals.................3
WP: S. McDougal (1), LP: M. Boddicker S: J. Thielman (2)
HR: M. Grady (1)
POG: Sandy McDougal (8 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 5 BB, 1 K)
1905 Cardinals Lead Series 3-1

Game 5
At League Park
Clear 52
1992 Royals.........................2
1905 Cardinals.....................4
WP: W. Kellum (1-1) LP: R. Meacham (1-1) S: J. Thielman (3)
HR: M. Macfarlane (2)
POG: Win Kellum (8 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 2 K)

1905 St. Louis Cardinals Win Series 4 Games To 1
Its isnt as easy as the modern fan thinks it is to play baseball in 1905. The 1992 Royals went into league park feeling decent about themselves after splitting the first two games of this series, and promptly lost all three in St. Louis to drop the series Names like Sandy McDougal and Win Kellum defeated Kevin Appier and Mike Boddicker as the home run went out of the equation and small ball was king. KC scored only 5 runs in the fatal three games and a decisive moment of the series likely was an 11th inning walk off hit by Josh Clarke off Jeff Montgomery. Modern era team better start to make adjustments to play in deadball conditions, spitball included.

Series MVP:

(8/16, 3 RBI, 1 SB, .556 OBP, 1.056 OPS)

[Nick Soulis]

Series #19
Preliminary Round



1971 Los Angeles Dodgers
Record: 89-73
Finish: 2nd in NL West
Manager: Walter Alston
Ball Park: Dodger Stadium
WAR Leader: Dick Allen (5.4)
Hall of Famers: (2) Don Sutton, Hoyt Wilhelm
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/LAD/1971.shtml

1936 St. Louis Browns
Record: 57-95
Finish: 7th in AL
Manager: Rogers Hornsby
Ball Park: Sportsmans Park
WAR Leader: Harlond Clift (6.0)
Hall of Famers: (2) Rogers Hornsby, Jim Bottomley
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SLB/1936.shtml
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Game 1
At Dodger Stadium
Clear 74
1936 Browns....................2
1971 Dodgers..................4
WP: D. Sutton (1-0) LP: L. Andrews (0-1)
HR: J. Lefebvre (1-0)
POG: Don Sutton (9 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 10 K)
1971 Dodgers Lead Series 1-0

Game 2
At Dodger Stadium
Clear 80
1936 Browns.....................2
1971 Dodgers...................5
WP: A. Downing (1-0) LP: J. Walkup (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Al Downing (9 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K, 126 P)
1971 Dodgers Lead Series 2-0

Game 3
At Sportsmans Park
1971 Dodgers..................7
1936 Browns....................6 (10 inn)
WP: J. Brewer (1-0) LP: R. Mahaffey (0-1) S: J. Pena (1)
HR: D. Allen (1), R. Hemsley (1)
POG: Rollie Hemsley (3-5, 2 2B, HR, 4 RBI
1971 Dodgers Lead Series 3-0

Game 4
At Sportsmans Park
1971 Dodgers......................1
1936 Browns........................3
WP: S. Cain (1-0) LP: D. Alexander (0-1) S: J. Knott (1)
HR: None
POG: Sugar Cain (7.2 IP, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K)
1971 Dodgers Lead Series 3-1

Game 5
At Sportsmans Park
Partly Cloudy 64
1971 Dodgers.................5
1936 Browns...................3 (11 inn)
WP: J. Brewer (2-0) LP: T. Thomas (0-1) S: J. Pena (2)
HR: D. Allen (2)
POG: Don Sutton (7 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 8 BB, 8 K)

1971 Los Angeles Dodgers Win Series 4 Games To 1
The 95 loss Browns did put up a decent fight losing two games in extra innings and avoiding the sweep but Walter Alston and his Dodgers were just the better side and proved it on the field. Dick Allen proved to be a big bat in the middle of the order slugging .833 as he gets MVP recognition but Willie Crawford and Jim Lefebvre both hit over .400 and ace Don Sutton was great in his two starts ending with a 2.25 ERA and 18 strikeouts. The Browns hit just one home run for the series and with no star in the lineup they were hard to count on. The Dodgers rebound after the embarrassing loss of the 2006 club; the Browns are now 0-2 in the competition.

Series MVP:

(.389, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 2B, 3 R, .833 SLG)

[Nick Soulis]

Series #20
Preliminary Round



1997 San Diego Padres
Record: 76-86
Finish: 4th in NL West
Manager: Bruce Bochy
Ball Park: Qualcomm Stadium
WAR Leader: Tony Gwynn (4.3)
Hall of Famers: (3) Trevor Hoffman, Rickey Henderson, Tony Gwynn
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SDP/1997.shtml

1990 Houston Astros
Record: 75-87
Finish: 4th in NL West
Manager: Art Howe
Ball Park: Astrodome
WAR Leader: Danny Darwin (5.2)
Hall of Famers: (1) Craig Biggio
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/HOU/1990.shtml
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Game 1
At Qualcomm Park
Clear 63
1990 Astros....................9
1997 Padres...................3
WP: D. Darwin (1-0) LP: A. Ashby (0-1)
HR: W. Joyner 2 (2), F. Stubbs 2 (2)
POG: Franklin Stubbs (2-5, 2 HR, 7 RBI, Grand slam)
1990 Astros Lead Series 1-0

Game 2
At Qualcomm Stadium
Partly Cloudy 62
1990 Astros.........................4
1997 Padres........................7
WP: S. Hitchcock (1-0) LP: M. Portugal (0-1) S: T. Hoffman (1)
HR: F. Stubbs (3), G. Davis (1)
POG: Tony Gwynn (3-4, 2 RBI, 1 R)
Series Tied at 1

Game 3
At Astrodome
Indoors
1997 Padres...................0
1990 Astros....................1
WP: M. Scott (1-0) LP: J. Hamilton (0-1) S: D. Smith (1)
HR: None
POG: Mike Scott (7 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 105 P)
1990 Astros Lead Series 2-1

Game 4
At Astrodome
Indoors
1997 Padres........................3
1990 Astros..........................5
WP: J. Clancy (1-0) LP: H. Irabu (0-1) S: L. Anderson (1)
HR: None
POG: Jim Clancy (7 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 5 K)
1990 Astros Lead Series 3-1

Game 5
At Astrodome
Indoors
1997 Padres........................10
1990 Astros..........................12
WP: D. Smith (1-0) LP: J. Bruske (0-1) B. Gullickson (1)
HR: G. Wilson (2), L. Gonzalez (1), R. Henderson (1), S. Finley (1), K. Caminiti (3)
POG: Glenn Wilson (3-4, HR, 3 RBI, 3 R)

1990 Houston Astros Win Series 4 Games To 1
Two very similar clubs may have been expected to play a closer series but the Art Howe lead Astros had a few excellent performances to carry them to a relatively easy series win in 5. Franklin Stubbs drove in 7 runs in the opening game as the DH in San Diego including a grand slam. In game three Mike Scott threw 7 scoreless innings with his screwball and Houston combined for a 1-0 shutout. Glenn Wilson gets the MVP with a fine hitting effort with 12 hits including 3 RBI in the clinching game

Series MVP:

(12/20, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 7 R, .950 SLG)

[Nick Soulis]

Tournament Progress Report 20 Series Played

Every 10 series I will give a progress report on the competition including stats.

Leaders (single series)
Hits...................Rafael Furcal (2006 Dodgers) 15
Home Runs.......Olmedo Saenz (2006 Dodgers) 6
RBI...................Olmedo Saenz (2006 Dodgers) 14
Strikeouts.........Dizzy Dean (1933 Cardinals) 21
Longest HR.......CJ Cron (2021 Rockies) 471 FT


Managerial Leaders
Most Wins...........Charlie Manuel - 8
Winning %...........Buck Rodgers - 1.00

Culminative leaders all players
Avg..................Many (1.00)
HR...................Olmedo Saenz (6)
RBI..................Olmedo Saenz (14)
Runs...............Jimmy Rollins (12)
Hits.................Steve Henderson (22)
SB..................Dave Altizer (6)
2B...................Carlos Ruiz (6)
3B...................Juan Samuel (2)
AB...................Red Kress (58)
Wins...............Steve Carlton (3)
IP....................Steve Carlton (34.2)
K.....................Steve Carlton (31)
ERA.................Many (0.00)
Saves..............Herm Holshouser (3)

Championship Clubs
1. 1985 Royals (defeated 1977 Mets 4-3 in prelim) Still Alive
2. 2008 Philadelphia Phillies (defeated 1975 Phillies 4-3 in prelim) Still Alive


Incredible Comebacks (Teams down 0-3 to come back and win series)
None


Franchise Records
Arizona Dbacks....................0-0
Atlanta/Mil Braves................0-0
Baltimore Orioles..................0-0
Boston Braves/Beans...........1-0
Boston Red Sox...................0-2
Brooklyn/LA Dodgers...........1-1
Chicago Cubs......................0-0
Chicago White Sox..............0-1
Cincinnati Reds....................0-0
Cleveland Indians/Naps.......2-1
Colorado Rockies................0-1
Detroit Tigers.......................1-0
Florida/Miami Marlins......... 0-0
Houston Astros....................2-1
KC Royals...........................1-1
Los Angeles Angels.............0-1
Milwaukee Brewers.............0-0
Minnesota Twins..................1-1
Montreal Expos...................1-0
New York Mets....................1-3
New York Yankees...............2-0
New York/SF Giants.............0-1
Philadelphia Phillies.............3-1
Philadelphia/Oak A's............1-0
Pittsburgh Pirates.................0-1
San Diego Padres................0-1
Seattle Mariners...................0-0
St. Louis Browns..................0-2
St. Louis Cardinals...............1-1
Tampa Bay Rays..................0-0
Texas Rangers.....................1-0
Toronto Blue Jays.................0-0
Washingtion Nationals..........0-0
Washington Senators...........1-0

Best Winning Percentage by Franchise:
Many - (1.00)

Records By Decade
1900's.............................2-2
1910's.............................1-0
1920's.............................2-1
1930's.............................0-4
1940's.............................0-1
1950's.............................0-0
1960's.............................1-2
1970's.............................1-5
1980's.............................7-0
1990's.............................2-3
2000's.............................3-1
2010's.............................1-0
2020's.............................0-1

Most successful Season:
Many (100%)


Achievements
Series 9 - Pete Incaviglia three home runs in one game against 1974 Angels.
Series 10 - Steve Carlton one hits the 2008 Phillies with 8K on 100 pitches.
Series 12 - Gary Gaetti 7 RBI and 2 HR against 1981 Twins
Series 13 - Dizzy Dean 12 strikeouts in 7 innings
Series 14 - Johnny Welch 3 Home runs in one game
Series 20 - Franklin Srubbs 2 HR, 7 RBI, and a grand slam vs 1980 Astros.

[Nick Soulis]

Series #21
Preliminary Round



1983 San Diego Padres
Record: 81-81
Finish: 4th in NL West
Manager: Dick Williams
Ball Park: Jack Murphy Stadium
WAR Leader: Terry Kennedy (4.5)
Hall of Famers: (1) Tony Gwynn
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SDP/1983.shtml

1994 Florida Marlins
Record: 51-64
Finish: 5th in NL East
Manager: Rene Lachemann
Ball Park: Joe Robbie Stadium
WAR Leader: Jeff Conine (2.9)
Hall of Famers: (0) None
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/FLA/1994.shtml
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Game 1
At Jack Murphy Stadium
Clear 74
1994 Marlins...................9
1983 Padres...................3
WP: C. Hammon (1-0) LP: D. Rasmussen (0-1)
HR: B. Santiago (1), J. Conine (1)
POG: Chris Hammond (9 IP, 9 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K)
1994 Marlins Lead Series 1-0

Game 2
At Jack Murphy Stadium
Clear 80
1994 Marlins......................2
1983 Padres......................4
WP: J. Montefusco (1-0) LP: P. Rapp (0-1) S: L. De Leon (1)
HR: None
POG: John Montefusco (7.1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K)
Series Tied At 1

Game 3
At Joe Robbie Stadium
Humid 75
1983 Padres.........................2
1994 Marlins.........................5
WP: C. Hough (1-0) LP: M. Thurmond (0-1) S: B. Harvey (1)
HR: J. Conine (2)
POG: Jeff Conine (2-3, HR, RBI, R, BB)
1994 Marlins Lead Series 2-1

Game 4
At Joe Robbie Stadium
Partly Cloudy 76
1983 Padres........................8
1994 Marlins.......................4
WP: D. Dravecky (1-0) LP: D. Weathers (0-1)
HR: L. Salazar (1), T. Kennedy (1)
POG: Luis Salazar (3-5, HR, 3 RBI, R
Series Tied At 2

Game 5
At Joe Robbie Stadium
Cloudy 68
1983 Padres.......................5
1994 Marlins.......................1
WP: D. Rasmussen (1-1) LP: C. Hammond (1-1)
HR: T. Kennedy (2)
POG: Dennis Rasmussen (7.1 IP, 8 H, 1 ER, 5 BB, 5 K)
1983 Padres Lead Series 3-2

Game 6
At Jack Murphy Stadium
Partly Cloudy 63
1994 Marlins.........................7
1983 Padres.........................1
WP: P. Rapp (1-1) LP: J. Montefusco (1-1)
HR: C. Everett (1), C. Carr (1), G. Sheffield (1)
POG: Pat Rapp (9 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 9 K)
Series Tied At 3

Game 7
At Jack Murphy Stadium
Partly Cloudy 62
1994 Marlins......................7
1983 Padres......................3
WP: C. Hough (2-0) LP: M. Thurmond (0-2)
HR: G. Sheffield (2), C. Everett (2)
POG: Charlie Hough (9 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 154 P)


1994 Florida Marlins Win Series 4 Games To 3
Another significant upset as the 1994 Marlins in only their second season in existence, rally from a 3-1 deficit in the series taking the last two games in San Diego. Charlie Hough won two games and Pat Rapp came through with a great start in game 6 as manager Rene Lachemann could really be satisfied with this teams effort. Rookie Tony Gwyn hit .423 in the series and Steve Garvey .321 but the Padres just lacked that killer instinct and especially the pitching they needed to close things out. The underdog has won a surprising 8 of 21 series played thus far, setting the stage for a wide open competition.

Series MVP:

(.391, 5 R, 2 2B, 4 RBI, .483 OBP, .961 OPS)

[Nick Soulis]

Series #22
Preliminary Round



1969 Boston Red Sox
Record: 87-75
Finish: 3rd in AL East
Manager: Dick Williams
Ball Park: Fenway Park
WAR Leader: Rico Petrocelli (10.0)
Hall of Famers: (2) Carl Yastrzemski, Carlton Fisk
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BOS/1969.shtml

1999 St. Louis Cardinals
Record: 75-86
Finish: 4th in NL Central
Manager: Tony LaRussa
Ball Park: Busch Stadium
WAR Leader: Mark McGwire (5.2)
Hall of Famers: (0) None
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/1999.shtml
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Game 1
At Fenway Park
Clear 61
1999 Cardinals....................9
1969 Red Sox.....................3
WP: R. Ankiel (1-0) LP: R. Culp (0-1)
HR: R. Smith (1), J. Moses (1), E. Davis (1), F. Tatis (1), E. Renteria (1)
POG: Rick Ankiel (8 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 16K, 127 P)
1999 Cardinals Lead Series 1-0

Game 2
At Fenway Park
Rain 55 Delay 63 minutes
1999 Cardinals.....................4
1969 Red Sox.......................7
WP: J. Santiago (1-0) LP: K. Bottenfield (0-1) S: B. Landis (1)
HR: T. Conigliaro (1), M. McGwire (1)
POG: Tony Conigliaro (3-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R)
Series Tied At 1

Game 3
At Busch Stadium
Cloudy 58
1969 Red Sox.......................1
1999 Cardinals......................0
WP: J. Lonborg (1-0) LP: G. Stephenson (0-1) S: S. Lyle (1)
HR: R. Petrocelli (1)
POG: Jim Lonborg (8 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 3 ER)
1969 Red Sox Lead Series 2-1

Game 4
At Busch Stadium
Clear 66
1969 Red Sox.........................3
1999 Cardinals........................4
WP: D. Oliver (1-0) LP: S. Lyle (0-1)
HR: M. McGwire (2), C. Yastrzemski (1)M. Andrews (1)
POG: Jose Jimenez (6 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 4 K)
Series Tied At 2

Game 5
At Busch Stadium
Partly Cloudy 64
1969 Red Sox......................5
1999 Cardinals.....................4
WP: R. Culp (1-1) LP: R. Ankiel (1-1) S: J. Santiago (1)
HR: M. McGwire (3), T. Howard (1), C. Yastrzemski (1)
POG: Ray Culp (8 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 6 K)
1969 Red Sox Lead Series 3-2

Game 6
At Fenway Park
Clear 61
1999 Cardinals.......................7
1969 Red Sox.........................9
WP: S. Lyle (1-1) LP: K. Bottenfield (0-2) S: L. Stange (1)
HR: R. Petrocelli 2 (3), J. Moses (2), M. McGwire (4)
POG: Rico Petrocelli (2-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, BB


1969 Boston Red Sox Win Series 4 Games To 2
Dick Williams makes amends and wins his first series as the 1969 Red Sox close out St. Louis in 6. The 1999 Cardinals had some fine performances including a 16 strikeout effort by Rick Ankiel and 4 home runs by the mighty Mark McGwire. Big Mac had a walk off smash in game 4 of the series to even things up but the Red Sox righted the ship and won the next two games including a 9-7 win coming from behind in game six thanks to two home runs from Rico Petrocelli. The Sox win thier first series of the competition while the Cardinals drop to 1-2.

Series MVP:

(.312, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, .421 OBP, .921 OPS)

[Nick Soulis]

Series #23
Preliminary Round



1964 Detroit Tigers
Record: 85-77
Finish: 4th in AL
Manager: Chuck Dressen
Ball Park: Tiger Stadium
WAR Leader: Al Kaline (5.6)
Hall of Famers: (1) Al Kaline
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/1964.shtml

2004 Pittsburgh Pirates
Record: 72-89
Finish: 5th in NL Central
Manager: Lloyd McClendon
Ball Park: PNC Bank
WAR Leader: Oliver Perez (5.9)
Hall of Famers: (0) Zero
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/2004.shtml
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Game 1
At Tiger Stadium
Clear 58
2004 Pirates....................0
1964 Tigers.....................5
WP: J. Sparma (1-0) LP: O. Perez (0-1)
HR: D. Demeter (1), A. Kaline (1)
POG: Joe Sparma (9 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 10 K, 109 P)
1964 Tigers Lead Series 1-0

Game 2
At Tiger Stadium
Partly Cloudy 57
2004 Pirates......................3
1964 Tigers........................4
WP: F. Gladding (1-0) LP: K. Benson (0-1)
HR: D. Ward 2 (2), N. Cash (1)
POG: Daryle Ward (4-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R)
1964 Tigers Lead Series 2-0

Game 3
At PNC Park
Partly Cloudy 63
1964 Tigers...........................1
2004 Pirates..........................3
WP: K. Wells (1-0) LP: D. McLain (0-1)
HR: D. Ward (3), F. Sanchez (1)
POG: Kip Wells (9 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 5 H, 3 K, 120 P)
1964 Tigers Lead Series 2-1

Game 4
At PNC Park
Partly Cloudy 63
1964 Tigers............................1
2004 Pirates...........................2
WP: D. Williams (1-0) LP: D. Wickersham (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Dave Williams (9 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 131 P)
Series Tied At 2

Game 5
At PNC Park
Clear 65
1964 Tigers.....................10
2004 Pirates.....................0
WP: J. Sparma (2-0) LP: O. Perez (0-2)
HR: A. Kaline (2), N. Cash (2), B. Freehan (1)
POG: Joe Sparma (9 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 5 BB, 7 K, 113 P)
1964 Tigers Lead Series 3-2

Game 6
At Tiger Stadium
Clear 55
2004 Pirates..........................6
1964 Tigers............................3
WP: K. Benson (1-1) LP: M. Lolich (0-1) S: M. Gonzalez (1)
HR: D. Ward (4), A. Nunez (1), J. Bay (1), W. Horton (1), G. Brown (1)
POG: Kris Benson (8 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 6 K)
Series Tied At 3

Game 7
At Tiger Stadium
Cloudy 49
2004 Pirates...........................5
1964 Tigers.............................2
WP: M. Gonzalez (1-0) LP: F. Gladding (1-1) S: S. Torres (1)
HR: J. Bay (1), R. Mackowiak (1)
POG: Rob Mackowiak (3 run home run in the 9th)

2004 Pittsburgh Pirates Win Series 4 Games To 3
Pinch hitter Rob Mackowiak launched a three run home run in the 9th inning of game seven to break a tense tie game and set the 2004 Bucs up for the series win. Pittsburgh won both game six and game seven after being buried in game five losing in 10-0. There were three shutouts in the series and in game seven Denny McLain did his best to hold off Kip Wells but the battle of bullpens went to the Pirates. Daryle Ward hit .360 in the series with 4 home runs while Al Kaline was brilliant hitting .440 but he did make the last out of the series with the tying runs on board. The series was a tossup and a very tight battle to the very last out.

Series MVP:

(.360, 4 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 1 2B, .880 SLG, 1.265 OPS)

[Nick Soulis]

Series #24
Preliminary Round



1975 Boston Red Sox
Record: 95-65
Finish: Won AL Pennant
Manager: Darrell Johnson
Ball Park: Fenway Park
WAR Leader: Fred Lynn (7.4)
Hall of Famers: (3) Carlton Fisk, Carl Yastrzemski, Jim Rice
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BOS/1975.shtml

2010 Detroit Tigers
Record: 81-81
Finish: 3rd in AL Central
Manager: Jim Leyland
Ball Park: Comerica Park
WAR Leader: Miguel Cabrera (6.5)
Hall of Famers: (0) None
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/2010.shtml
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Game 1
At Fenway Park
Partly Cloudy 54
2010 Tigers....................5
1975 Red Sox................9
WP: L. Tiant (1-0) LP: J. Verlander (0-1)
HR: C. Fisk (1), M. Cabrera (1), C. Wells (1)
POG: Carlton Fisk (2-4, HR,2 RBI, 2 R)
1975 Red Sox Lead Series 1-0

Game 2
At Fenway Park
Partly Cloudy 54
2010 Tigers.......................9
1975 Red Sox...................0
WP: M. Scherzer (1-0) LP: R. Wise (0-1)
HR: J. Damon (1), C. Wells (2), M. Cabrera (1)
POG: Max Scherzer (9 IP, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 121 P)
Series Tied At 1

Game 3
At Comerica Park
Clear 51
1975 Red Sox....................3
2010 Tigers........................4
WP: R. Porcello (1-0) LP: R. Cleveland (0-1) S: J. Valverde (1)
HR: M. Cabrera 2 (4), R. Petrocelli (1)
POG: Rick Porcello (7 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K)
2010 Tigers Lead Series 2-1

Game 4
At Comerica Park
Clear 57
1975 Red Sox...................6
2010 Tigers.......................2
WP: R. Moret (1-0) LP: J. Bonderman (0-1) S: D. Drago (1)
HR: M. Cabrera (5), C. Fisk (2), D. Evans (1)
POG: Roger Moret (7.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 6 BB, 2 K, 134 IP)
Series Tied At 2

Game 5
At Comerica Park
Partly Cloudy 51
1975 Red Sox..........................5
2010 Tigers..............................1
WP: L. Tiant (2-0) LP: J. Verlander (0-2)
HR: C. Fisk (3)
POG: Luis Tiant (9 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K)
1975 Red Sox Lead Series 3-2

Game 6
At Fenway Park
Clear 50
2010 Tigers..........................4
1975 Red Sox......................2
WP: M. Scherzer (2-0) LP: D. Drago (0-1)J. Valverde (2)
HR: C. Wells (3), A. Avila (1), C. Cooper (1)
POG: Max Scherzer (7 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K 100 P)
Series Tied At 3

Game 7
At Fenway Park
Cool 45
2010 Tigers.......................1
1975 Red Sox...................3
WP: R. Cleveland (1-1) LP: R. Porcello (1-1) S: D. Drago (2)
HR: C. Fisk (4), B. Inge (1)
POG: Reggie Cleveland (8 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 112 P)

1975 Boston Red Sox Win Series 4 Games To 3
A very competitive series between AL rivals that goes the distance and in the end the clutch Red Sox over came Miguel Cabrera and the Tigers. Cabrera hit five home runs and had 10 RBI in the series and Max Scherzer was untouchable in his two wins including a shutout. Still the Sox persevered lead by their catcher Carlton Fisk who did it all with the glove and the bat hitting .393 with 8 RBI including a 2 run home run in game seven. Fred Lynn and Jim Rice also had strong offensive numbers but it may have been Reggie Cleveland who made the difference with his great start in the final game going seven innings of one run ball to beat a good Rick Porcello.

Series MVP:

(.393, 4 HR, 8 RBI, 8 R, 1 2B, 5 K, .857 SLG, 1.290 OPS)

[Nick Soulis]

Series #25
Preliminary Round



1965 Baltimore Orioles
Record: 94-68
Finish: 3rd in AL
Manager: Hank Bauer
Ball Park: Memorial Stadium
WAR Leader: Brooks Robinson (4.5)
Hall of Famers: (4) Brooks Robinson, Jim Palmer, Robin Roberts, Luis Aparicio
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BAL/1965.shtml

2012 Toronto Blue Jays
Record: 73-89
Finish: 4th in AL East
Manager: John Farrell
Ball Park: Rogers Centre
WAR Leader: Edwin Encarnacion (5.0)
Hall of Famers: (0) None
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TOR/2012.shtml
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Game 1
At Memorial Stadium
Cloudy 60
2012 Blue Jays......................0
1965 Orioles..........................1
WP: M. Pappas (1-0) LP: B. Morrow (0-1) S: S. Miller (1)
HR: None
POG: Milt Pappas (8 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, 125 IP)
1965 Orioles Lead Series 1-0

Game 2
At Memorial Stadium
Cloudy 54
2012 Blue Jays........................1
1965 Orioles............................6
WP: S. Barber (1-0) LP: B. Cecil (0-1) S: S. Miller (2)
HR: J. Adair (1)
POG: Steve Barber (7.1 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 5 BB, 4 K, 130 P)
1965 Orioles Lead Series 2-0

Game 3
At Skydome
Indoors
1965 Orioles.....................8
2012 Blue Jays.................6
WP: S. Miller (1-0) LP: C. Janssen (0-1)
HR: Y. Gomes (1), C. Rasmus (1), B. Robinson (1), C. Blefary (1)
POG: Brooks Robinson (2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R)
1965 Orioles Lead Series 3-0

Game 4
At Skydome
Indoors
1965 Orioles......................2
2012 Blue Jays..................3
WP: C. Villanueva (1-0) LP: W. Bunker (0-1) S: C. Janssen (1)
HR: A. Lind (1)
POG: Carlos Villanueva (6.2 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K)
1965 Orioles Lead Series 3-1

Game 5
At Skydome
Indoors
1965 Orioles...........................3
2012 Blue Jays.......................1
WP: M. Pappas (2-0) LP: B. Morrow (0-2)
HR: E. Encarnacion (1)
POG: Milt Pappas (9 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 5 K, 134 P)

1965 Baltimore Orioles Win Series 4 Games To 1
Talent seemed to be quite one sided in this series after the Orioles take the Jays out in five games. Milt Pappas pitched two gems to both open and close the series allowing just one earned run in 17 innings. Brooks Robinson won a crucial game 3 with a two run home run in the 9th to break a late tie. The Jays did get a tight win in game 4 but Edwin Encarnacion was the only Toronto hitter who managed to bat over .300 and the Oriole way was on full display frustrating hitters and killing rallies with some great defense.

Series MVP:

(2-0, 17 IP, 1 ER, 7 BB, 11 K, 0.53 ERA, 1.06 WHIP)

[Nick Soulis]

Series #26
Preliminary Round



1906 New York Giants
Record: 95-56
Finish: 2nd in NL
Manager: John McGraw
Ball Park: Polo Grounds
WAR Leader: Art Nevlin (7.9)
Hall of Famers: (4) Christy Mathewson, John McGinity, John McGraw, Roger Bresnahan
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYG/1906.shtml

1987 New York Mets
Record: 92-70
Finish: 2nd in NL East
Manager: Davey Johnson
Ball Park: Shea Stadium
WAR Leader: Darryl Strawberry
Hall of Famers: (1) Gary Carter
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYM/1987.shtml
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Game 1
At Polo Grounds
Clear 69
1987 Mets........................1
1906 Giants......................0
WP: B. Ojeda (1-0) LP: C. Mathewson (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Bob Ojeda (9 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 116 P)
1987 Mets Lead Series 1-0

Game 2
At Polo Grounds
Partly Cloudy 66
1987 Mets......................2
1906 Giants...................0
WP: D. Gooden (1-0) LP: H. Wiltse (0-1)
HR: D. Strawberry (1)
POG: Dwight Gooden (9 IP, 7 H, 1 BB, 3 K, 120 P)
1987 Mets Lead Series 2-0

Game 3
At Shea Stadium
Partly Cloudy 56
1906 Giants........................5
1987 Mets...........................2
WP: R. Ames (1-0) LP: S. Fernandez (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Red Ames (9 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K)
1987 Mets Lead Series 2-1

Game 4
At Shea Stadium
Clear 73
1906 Giants...........................1
1987 Mets..............................5
WP: B. Ojeda (2-0) LP: C. Mathewson (0-2)
HR: None
POG: Bob Ojeda (9 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 119 P
1987 Mets Lead Series 3-1

Game 5
At Shea Stadium
Clear 66
1906 Giants.........................8
1987 Mets............................2
WP: H. Wiltse (1-1) LP: D. Gooden (1-1)
HR: None
POG: Mike Donlin (4-5, 2 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, 3 R)
1987 Mets Lead Series 3-2

Game 6
At Polo Grounds
Partly Cloudy 52
1987 Mets.............................1
1906 Giants...........................2
WP: R. Ames (2-0) LP: S. Fernandez (0-2)
HR: None
POG: Red Ames (9 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 9 K, 113 P)
Series Tied At 3

Game 7
At Polo Grounds
Clear 57
1987 Mets...............................3
1906 Giants............................5
WP: C. Mathewson (1-2) LP: B. Ojeda (2-1)
HR: None
POG: Christy Mathewson (9 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 9 K, 127 P)


1906 New York Giants Win Series 4 Games To 3
The kind of series only two New York teams could play as two championship teams brimming in confident battled it out through seven games. The Mets lead the series fall out of their hands after taking a 3 games to 1 lead behind great performances from Bob Ojeda and Dwight Gooden. John McGrw would rally the Giants and Mike Donlin had a huge game 5 to keep the Giants. Game six was the turning point as the Mets held a 1-0 in the ninth with two outs, but an error from Howard Johnson and a walk off hit from Roger Bresnahan gave all the momentum to the Giants. Christy Mathewson was strong in game seven and the Giants were able to prevail. A very competitive and nip and tuck series representing New York well.

Series MVP:

(.407, 11 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 2 R, .911 OPS)

[Nick Soulis]

Series #27
Preliminary Round



1967 San Francisco Giants
Record: 91-71
Finish: Second in NL
Manager: Herman Franks
Ball Park: Candlestick Park
WAR Leader: Jim Ray Hart (5.8)
Hall of Famers: (4) Juan Marichal. Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Gaylord Perry

The 1967 San Francisco Giants baseball team was a notable group of players in the franchise's history. Under the leadership of manager Herman Franks, the team finished the season with a record of 91-71, an improvement over the previous year. The roster included some of the greatest players in baseball history, such as Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, and Juan Marichal, who helped lead the team to success. Despite not making it to the playoffs, the 1967 Giants left a lasting impression on fans and set the stage for future successful seasons. The team's performance in 1967 remains a significant part of the franchise's history and is celebrated as a testament to the enduring legacy of baseball.

1930 Cleveland Indians
Record: 81-73
Finish: 4th in AL
Manager: Roger Peckingpaugh
Ball Park: Braves Field
WAR Leader: Wes Ferrell (9.4)
Hall of Famers: (2) Joe Sewell, Earl Averill

The 1930 Cleveland Indians were a professional baseball team that played in the American League. Led by player-manager Roger Peckinpaugh, the Indians finished the season with a record of 81-73, good for fourth place in the league. The team was known for its strong pitching, which was anchored by George Uhle and Willis Hudlin. Uhle won 16 games and had an impressive 2.90 earned run average, while Hudlin won 18 games and had a 3.98 ERA. The Indians also had some solid hitters, including Earl Averill and Johnny Hodapp, who both batted over .300 for the season. Despite their respectable record, the Indians missed out on the postseason, finishing 18 games behind the first-place Philadelphia Athletics.
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Game 1
At Candlestick Park
Rain 53
1930 Indians.........................1
1967 Giants..........................2
WP: G. Perry (1-0) LP: W. Ferrell (0-1) S: F. Linzy (1)
HR: None
POG: Gaylord Perry (7 IP, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K)
1967 Giants Lead Series 1-0

Game 2
At Candlestick Park
Partly Cloudy 60
1903 Indians..........................4
1967 Giants...........................3
WP: J. Shaute (1-0) LP: J. Marichal (0-1) S: J. Miller (1)
HR: W. Mays (1), B. Falk (1)
POG: Juan Marichal (9 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 7 K)
Series Tied At 1

Game 3
At League Park
1967 Giants......................1
1930 Indians.....................6
WP: W. Hudlin (1-0) LP: R. Sadecki (0-1)
HR: E. Morgan (1), G. Myatt (1)
POG: Willis Hudlin (9 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 5 BB, 3 K)
1930 Indians Lead Series 2-1

Game 4
At League Park
Partly Cloudy 60
1967 Giants.....................5
1930 Indians....................7
WP: J. Miller (1-0) LP: B. Bolin (0-1)
HR: E. Morgan (2)
POG: Ed Morgan (2-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R)
1930 Indians Lead Series 3-1

Game 5
At League Park
Partly Cloudy 56
1967 Giants........................1
1930 Indians.......................3
WP: W. Ferrell (1-1) LP: G. Perry (1-1)
HR: W. McCovey (1)
POG: Wes Ferrell (9 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, 101 P)

1930 Cleveland Indians Win Series 4 Games To 1
The 1930 Indians put away the star filled 1967 Giants much easier then anyone would have expected. After Gaylord Perry won game one with a fine effort, the Indians won four games in a row including all three at league park. Some great pitching by Wes Hudlin in game 3 and ace Wes Ferrell in game five carried the momentum for the Tribe. Willie Mays in his tournament debut, hit .333 and was his usual inspirational help but the Giants hit only 2 home runs in the series failed to create big innings. Bibb Falk hit .357 in the series while Ed Morgan and Joe Sewell drove in 5 respectively.

Series MVP:

(.294, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 5 H, 1 3B, 1 2B, .824 SLG)

[Nick Soulis]

Series #28
Preliminary Round



1990 San Diego Padres
Record: 75-87
Finish: 4th in NL West
Manager: Jack McKeon
Ball Park: Jack Murphy Stadium
WAR Leader: Ed Whitson (7.0)
Hall of Famers: (2) Tony Gwynn, Roberto Alomar
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SDP/1990.shtml

1978 St. Louis Cardinals
Record: 69-93
Finish: 5th in NL East
Manager: Ken Boyer
Ball Park: Busch Stadium
WAR Leader: John Denny (5.6)
Hall of Famers: (2) Lou Brock, Ted Simmons
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/1978.shtml
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Game 1
At Jack Murphy Stadium
Partly Cloudy 66
1978 Cardinals.........................1
1990 Padres.............................2
WP: B. Hurst (1-0) LP: P. Vuckovich (0-1) S: C. Lefferts (1)
HR: None
POG: Bruce Hurst (8 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K)
1990 Padres Lead Series 1-0

Game 2
At Jack Murphy Stadium
Clear 74
1978 Cardinals........................2
1990 Padres............................9
WP: E. Whitson (1-0) LP: B. Forsch (0-1)
HR: K. Reitz (1), J. Carter (1)
POG: Joe Carter (3-5, 4 RBI, R)
1990 Padres Lead Series 2-0

Game 3
At Busch Stadium
Clear 66
1990 Padres.........................3
1978 Cardinals.....................7
WP: E. Rasmussen (1-0) LP: A. Benes (0-1) S: M. Littell (1)
HR: R. Freed (1)
POG: Roger Freed (1-3, HR, RBI, 2 R)
1990 Padres Lead Series 2-1

Game 4
At Busch Stadium
Clear 71
1990 Padres......................1
1978 Cardinals..................6
WP: J. Denny (1-0) LP: G. Harris (0-1)
HR: K. Hernanez (1), K. Reitz (1), R. Freed (2)
POG: John Denny (9 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 123 P)
Series Tied At 2

Game 5
At Busch Stadium
Cloudy 58 (Rain delay 51 min)
1990 Padres......................0
1978 Cardinals...................1
WP: P. Vuckovich (1-1) LP: B. Hurst (1-1) S: M. Littell (2)
HR: None
POG: Pete Vuckovich (8 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K)
1978 Cardinals Lead Series 3-2

Game 6
At Jack Murphy Stadium
Partly Cloudy 59
1978 Cardinals.......................0
1990 Padres...........................1
WP: E. Whitson (2-0) LP: B. Forsch (0-2) S: C. Lefferts (2)
HR: G. Templeteon (1)
POG: Ed Whitson (8 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K)
Series Tied At 3

Game 7
At Jack Murphy Stadium
Partly Cloudy 60
1978 Cardinals.................4
1990 Padres.....................8
WP: A. Benes (1-1) LP: E. Rasmussen (1-1) S: C. Lefferts (3)
HR: J. Clark (1), J. Dwyer (1)
POG: Benito Santiago (3-4, 3B, 3 RBI, R)

1990 San Diego Padres Win Series 4 Games To 3
The 1990 Padres came back home needing to win the final two games of the series and did so to vanquish a strong effort by the Cardinals. Ed Whitson won a 1-0 game that Gary Templeton brought home with a late solo home run and in game seven the Padres put five on the board in the first inning and cruised to a win behind Andy Benes. Keith Hernandez was red hit for the series hitting .481 and played gold glove defense while Pete Vuckovich pitched two strong games but winning only once. Tony Gwynn hit .280 while Joe Carter drove in six runs. A classic National League series that for good portion was dominated by pitching, but San Diego just refused to lose in the end.

Series MVP:

(2-0, 1.06 ERA, 17 IP, 3 BB, 12 K, 1 HR)

[Nick Soulis]

Series #29
Preliminary Round



1998 Cincinnati Reds
Record: 77-85
Finish: 4th in NL Central
Manager: Jack McKeon
Ball Park: Cinergy Field
WAR Leader: Barry Larkin (5.7)
Hall of Famers: (1) Barry Larkin
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CIN/1998.shtml

The 1998 Cincinnati Reds were a professional baseball team that played in the National League's Central Division. They finished the season with a record of 77-85 and placed fourth in their division. The Reds were led by first baseman Sean Casey, who hit .272 with 20 home runs and 85 RBIs, and outfielder Greg Vaughn, who hit 50 home runs and drove in 119 runs. The team struggled with pitching, as their staff combined for a 4.57 ERA. Despite their losing record, the 1998 Reds were an exciting team to watch and had some memorable moments throughout the season.

1913 Brooklyn Superbas
Record: 65-84
Finish: 6th in NL
Manager: Bill Dahlen
Ball Park: Ebbets Field
WAR Leader: Nap Rucker (4.8)
Hall of Famers: (2) Zach Wheat, Casey Stengel
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BRO/1913.shtml

The 1913 Brooklyn Superbas were a professional baseball team that played in the National League. The team finished the season with a record of 65-84 and placed seventh in the league. The Superbas were led by outfielder Casey Stengel, who hit .316 with 7 home runs and 61 RBIs. The team's pitching staff was anchored by Jeff Pfeffer, who went 14-15 with a 2.99 ERA and 177 strikeouts. The 1913 season was a disappointing one for the Superbas, as they struggled to compete with the top teams in the league. Despite their lack of success on the field, the Brooklyn fans remained loyal to their team and continued to support them throughout the season.
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Game 1
At Cinergy Field
Partly Cloudy 50
1913 Superbas.......................4
1998 Reds..............................5 (11 inn)
WP: J. Shaw (1-0) LP: E. Brown (0-1)
HR: J. Nunnally (1), S. Casey (1), Z. Wheat (1)
POG: Zack Wheat (2-4, 2 RBI, HR, 2 R, BB)
1998 Reds Lead Series 1-0

Game 2
At Cinergy Field
Partly Cloudy 50
1913 Superbas...........................5
1998 Reds..................................9
WP: S. Sullivan (1-0) LP: E. Stack (0-1)
HR: J. Nunnally (2), D. Young (1), B. Boone (1)
POG: Joe Nunnally (3-3, HR, RBI, 3 R, BB)
1998 Reds Lead Series 2-0

Game 3
At Ebbets Field
Clear 66
1998 Reds.........................6
1913 Superbas..................4 (11 inn)
WP: J. Shaw (2-0) LP: F. Allen (0-1) S: G. White (1)
HR: J. Nunnally (3), W. Greene (1), R. Sanders (1), S. Casey (2), T. Erwin 2 (2)
POG: Tex Erwin (3-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R)
1998 Reds Lead Series 3-0

Game 4
At Ebbets Field
Partly Cloudy 62
1998 Reds............................3
1913 Superbas.....................1
WP: M. Remlinger (1-0) LP: E. Yingling (0-1) S: S. Sullivan (1)
HR:B. Boone (2)
POG: Mike Remlinger (7.2 IP, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 K)

1998 Cincinnati Reds Win Series 4 Games To 0
The Reds make very easy work of the 1913 Superbas winning two games in extra innings and getting a great performance in game four from Mike Remlinger to close things out. Dimitri Young scored the winning run with the infield in in inning 11 of game one and and in game three Sean Casey hit a clutch 11th inning two run home run to take the spirit out of Brooklyn. Joe Nunnally hit three home runs Brett Boone and Casey each ended with 6 RBI in the series. Tex Erwin hit .429 with two home runs in game three, including one that was inside the park. The Reds were the better side, not much else to see here.

Series MVP:

(.400, 3 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 1 2B, 1.504 OPS)

[Nick Soulis]

Series #30
Preliminary Round



1968 Detroit Tigers
Record: 103-59
Finish: World Champions
Manager: Mayo Smith
Ball Park: Tiger Stadium
WAR Leader: Denny McLain (7.4)
Hall of Famers: (2) Eddie Mathews, Al Kaline
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/1968.shtml

The 1968 Detroit Tigers were a talented baseball team that won the World Series that year. Led by manager Mayo Smith and star players like pitcher Denny McLain and outfielder Al Kaline, the Tigers finished the regular season with a record of 103-59, which was the best in the American League. In the World Series, they faced off against the St. Louis Cardinals and won in seven games, thanks in large part to the clutch hitting of Mickey Lolich, who won three games as the starting pitcher. The 1968 Tigers are remembered as one of the greatest teams in Detroit sports history and their championship run remains a source of pride for fans to this day.

2020 Milwaukee Brewers
Record: 29-31
Finish: Lost in NL Wild Card
Manager: Craig Counsell
Ball Park: Miller Park
WAR Leader: Brandon Woodruff (2.1)
Hall of Famers: (0) None
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIL/2020.shtml

The 2020 Milwaukee Brewers were a baseball team that competed in the shortened 60-game season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenging circumstances, the Brewers had a strong showing, finishing the regular season with a record of 29-31 and qualifying for the expanded playoffs. The team was led by Christian Yelich, who had another outstanding season with a .205 batting average and 12 home runs. On the pitching side, the Brewers relied heavily on Brandon Woodruff and Corbin Burnes, who both had strong performances throughout the season. In the playoffs, the Brewers faced the eventual National League champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and were swept in the wild card round. Despite the disappointing end to their season, the 2020 Milwaukee Brewers showed resilience and competitiveness in a unique and challenging season.
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Game 1
At Tiger Stadium
Clear 61
2020 Brewers.........................14
1968 Tigers.............................4
WP: B. Woodruff (1-0) LP: D. McLain (0-1)
HR: A. Kaline (1), D. Wert (1), O. Navaraez (1), A. Garcia (1), O. Arcia (1)
POG: Avisail Garcia (2-4, 3B, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R)
2020 Brewers Lead Series 1-0

Game 2
At Tiger Stadium
Partly Cloudy 61
2020 Brewers...............................3
1968 Tigers..................................4
WP: M. Lolich (1-0) LP: C. Burnes (0-1) S: D. Patterson (1)
HR: J. Gyorko (1), J. Northrup (1)
POG: Mickey Lolich (8 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 9 K)
Series Tied At 1

Game 3
At Miller Park
Partly Cloudy 58
1968 Tigers.........................4
2020 Brewers......................0
WP: E. Wilson (1-0) LP: F. Peralta (0-1)
HR: W. Horton (1)
POG: Earl Wilson (9 IP, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 109 P)
1968 Tigers Lead Series 2-1

Game 4
At Miller Park
Partly Cloudy 57
1968 Tigers..........................1
2020 Brewers.......................7
WP: J. Hader (1-0) LP: J. Rooker (0-1)
HR: R. Braun (1), J. Gyorko (2)
POG: Jedd Gyorko (1-2, Grand slam, 4 RBI)
Series Tied At 2

Game 5
At Miller Park
Partly Cloudy 57
1968 Tigers.................................4
2020 Brewers..............................6
WP: B. Woodruff (2-0) LP: D. McLain (0-2)
HR: J. Northrup (2), B. Freehan (1), T. Taylor 2 (2)
POG: Tyrone Taylor (2-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R)
2020 Brewers Lead Series 3-2

Game 6
At Tiger Stadium
Partly Cloudy 54
2020 Brewers....................5
1968 Tigers........................0
WP: C. Burnes (1-0) LP: M. Lolich (1-1)
HR: J. Gyorko 3 (3)
POG: Jedd Gyorko (3-4, 3 HR, 3 R, 4 RBI)

2020 Milwaukee Brewers Win Series 4 Games To 2
The first championship club of this tournament is eliminated. The 1968 Tigers even with their 103 wins were done in by dominant pitching from the Brewers, especially from their two aces. Brandon Woodruff beat Denny McLain not once, but twice, striking out 14 while the Tigers 30 game winner was hit hard ending with a 7.94 ERA in both his starts. Milwaukee in fact scored 14 runs in the opening game but after the series was tied at 2 games a piece, some great individual performances made the difference. In game In game five Tyrone Taylor hit two clutch home runs for a 6-4 win and in the clinching effort of game six it was Jedd Gyorko who hammered three home runs and behind Corbin Burnes the Brewers closed out the upset. In a seven game series baseball can be a funny game, and one of the best clubs in Detroit history is now exactly that, past history.

Series MVP:

.300, 5 HR, 9 RBI, 7 R, 3 HR Game, 1.46 OPS)

[Nick Soulis]

Tournament Progress Report 30 Series Played

Every 10 series I will give a progress report on the competition including stats.

Leaders (single series)
Hits...................Rafael Furcal (2006 Dodgers) 15
Home Runs.......Olmedo Saenz (2006 Dodgers) 6
RBI...................Olmedo Saenz (2006 Dodgers) 14
Strikeouts.........Rick Ankiel (1999 Cardinals) 22
Longest HR.......Bob Muesel (1929 Yankees) 519 feet


Managerial Leaders
Most Wins...........Charlie Manuel - 8
Winning %...........Buck Rodgers - 1.00

Culminative leaders all players
Avg..................Many (1.00)
HR...................Olmedo Saenz (6)
RBI..................Olmedo Saenz (14)
Runs...............Al Kaline (13)
Hits.................Keith Hernandez (27)
SB..................Dave Altizer (6)
2B...................Carlos Ruiz (6)
3B...................Juan Samuel (2)
AB...................Gary Templeton (75)
Wins...............Steve Carlton (3)
IP....................Christy Mathewson (38.1)
K.....................Steve Carlton (31)
ERA.................Many (0.00)
Saves..............Herm Holshouser (3)

Championship Clubs
1. 1985 Royals (defeated 1977 Mets 4-3 in prelim) Still Alive
2. 2008 Philadelphia Phillies (defeated 1975 Phillies 4-3 in prelim) Still Alive
3. 1968 Detroit Tigers (Lost to 2020 Brewers 2-4 in prelim) - ELIMINATED


Incredible Comebacks (Teams down 0-3 to come back and win series)
None


Franchise Records
Arizona Dbacks....................0-0
Atlanta/Mil Braves................0-0
Baltimore Orioles..................1-0
Boston Braves/Beans...........1-0
Boston Red Sox...................2-2
Brooklyn/LA Dodgers...........1-2
Chicago Cubs......................0-0
Chicago White Sox..............0-1
Cincinnati Reds....................1-0
Cleveland Indians/Naps.......3-1
Colorado Rockies................0-1
Detroit Tigers.......................1-3
Florida/Miami Marlins......... 0-1
Houston Astros....................2-1
KC Royals...........................1-1
Los Angeles Angels.............0-1
Milwaukee Brewers.............1-0
Minnesota Twins..................1-1
Montreal Expos...................1-0
New York Mets....................1-4
New York Yankees...............2-0
New York/SF Giants.............1-2
Philadelphia Phillies.............3-1
Philadelphia/Oak A's............1-0
Pittsburgh Pirates.................1-1
San Diego Padres................1-2
Seattle Mariners...................0-0
St. Louis Browns..................0-2
St. Louis Cardinals...............1-3
Tampa Bay Rays..................0-0
Texas Rangers.....................1-0
Toronto Blue Jays.................0-1
Washingtion Nationals..........0-0
Washington Senators...........1-0

Best Winning Percentage by Franchise:
Many - (1.00)

Records By Decade
1900's.............................3-2
1910's.............................1-1
1920's.............................2-1
1930's.............................1-4
1940's.............................0-1
1950's.............................0-0
1960's.............................3-5
1970's.............................2-6
1980's.............................7-2
1990's.............................5-4
2000's.............................4-1
2010's.............................1-2
2020's.............................1-1

Most successful Season:
Many (100%)


Achievements
Series 9 - Pete Incaviglia three home runs in one game against 1974 Angels.
Series 10 - Steve Carlton one hits the 2008 Phillies with 8K on 100 pitches.
Series 12 - Gary Gaetti 7 RBI and 2 HR against 1981 Twins
Series 13 - Dizzy Dean 12 strikeouts in 7 innings
Series 14 - Johnny Welch 3 Home runs in one game
Series 20 - Franklin Srubbs 2 HR, 7 RBI, and a grand slam vs 1980 Astros
Series 22- Rick Ankiel strikes out 16 batters over 8 innings vs 1969 Red Sox.
Series 30 - Jedd Goyrko hits three home runs in clinching game vs 1968 Tigers.

[Nick Soulis]

Series #31
Preliminary Round



1987 St. Louis Cardinals
Record: 95-67
Finish: Lost in World Series
Manager: Whitey Herzog
Ball Park: Busch Stadium
WAR leader: Ozzie Smith (6.4)
Hall of Famers: (1) Ozzie Smith
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/1987.shtml

The 1987 St. Louis Cardinals were a baseball team that competed in Major League Baseball (MLB) as part of the National League's Eastern Division. Led by manager Whitey Herzog, the Cardinals finished the regular season with a record of 95-67, clinching the division title and securing a spot in the postseason. The team was powered by a strong offense that featured the likes of outfielder Vince Coleman, first baseman Jack Clark, and catcher Tony Peña, as well as a solid pitching staff that included starters John Tudor and Danny Cox. In the playoffs, the Cardinals defeated the San Francisco Giants in the National League Championship Series, but fell short in the World Series, losing to the Minnesota Twins in seven games. Despite the disappointment of falling short of a championship, the 1987 St. Louis Cardinals remain a beloved team in the franchise's history.

1963 Baltimore Orioles
Record: 86-76
Finish: 4th in AL
Manager: Billy Hitchcock
Ball Park: Memorial Stadium
WAR Leader: Steve Barber (3.8)
Hall of Famers: (3) Robin Roberts, Luis Aparicio, Brooks Robinson
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BAL/1963.shtml

The 1963 Baltimore Orioles were a baseball team that competed in Major League Baseball (MLB) as part of the American League. The team was led by manager Billy Hitchcock and featured a talented roster that included future Hall of Famers Brooks Robinson and Jim Palmer. Despite finishing the regular season with a record of 86-76, the Orioles found themselves in a tight pennant race with the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, and Chicago White Sox. In the end, the Orioles fell just short of a division title, finishing in third place behind the Yankees and White Sox. Despite the disappointment of missing the playoffs, the 1963 Orioles set the stage for future success, as the team went on to win three consecutive American League pennants from 1969 to 1971 and the World Series in 1970. The 1963 Orioles remain a beloved team in Baltimore baseball history and are remembered for their talented roster and competitive spirit.
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Game 1
At Busch Stadium
Clear 62
1963 Orioles.......................5
1987 Cardinals...................7
WP: T. Worrell (1-0) LP: S. Barber (0-1)
HR: J. Gentile (1)
POG: Joe Magrane (7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 2 K)
1987 Cardinals Lead Series 1-0

Game 2
At Busch Stadium
Rain 53 (Delay 66 min)
1963 Orioles........................0
1987 Cardinals....................2
WP: D. Cox (1-0) LP: R. Roberts (0-1) S: T. Worrell (1)
HR: V. Coleman (1)
POG: Danny Cox (5.1, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K)
1987 Cardinals Lead Series 2-0

Game 3
At Memorial Stadium
Rain 53 (Delay 63 minutes)
1987 Cardinals..........................2
1963 Orioles.............................15
WP: W. Bunker (1-0) LP: J. Tudor (0-1)
HR: J. Orsino (1)
POG: Sam Bowens (3-4, 2B, 4 RBI, 2 R)
1987 Cardinals Lead Series 2-1

Game 4
At Memorial Stadium
Rain 49
1987 Cardinals...................0
1963 Orioles.......................6
WP: M. Pappas (1-0) LP: B. Forsch (0-1)
HR: J. Gentile (1), B. Johnson (1)
POG: Milt Pappas (7.2 P, 9 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 5 K)
Series Tied At 2

Game 5
At Memorial Stadium
Clear 51
1987 Cardinals.....................3
1963 Orioles.........................2 (11 inn)
WP: T. Worrell (2-0) LP: W. Stock (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Joe Magrane (8.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K)
1987 Cardinals Lead Series 3-2

Game 6
At Busch Stadium
Rain 49 (41 min rain delay)
1963 Orioles........................4
1987 Cardinals....................5
WP: T. Worrell (3-0) LP: S: Miller (0-1)
HR: J. Orsino (2)
POG: Danny Cox (8.1 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 6 K)

1987 St. Louis Cardinals Win Series 4 Games To 2
A different style of baseball indeed is what the Whitey Herzog Cardinals bring to the table and their style was enough to get past a good 1963 Orioles team. St. Louis had only one home run in the series but especially at the end of games their speed was an effective weapon. Great pitching was also part of the deal as Danny Cox and Joe Magrane were both excellent in the series with Cox pitching a shutout in game 2. The Cards took the first two games but Baltimore took two of three in their park drubbing St. Louis for 15 runs in game three and then shutting the Cards out in game 5 behind Milt Pappas. St. Louis almost blew game five allowing two runs in the ninth but Terry Pendalton drove in a winning run in the 11th. In game six, down three in the ninth John Orsino walloped a three run home run off Todd Worrell to put Baltimore up and make many think there would be a game seven. In the 9th however against Stu Miller, the Cardinals put two on and with two out Vince Coleman blooped in a single that scored the walk off run to end the series. Well played by both sides it was St. Louis that won the games late and will be moving on.

Series MVP:

(.280, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 1 SB, 3 R, Walk off 2 RBI hit in game 6)

[Nick Soulis]

Series #32
Preliminary Round



1993 Toronto Blue Jays
Record: 95-67
Finish: World Champions
Manager: Cito Gaston
Ball Park: Skydome
WAR Leader: John Olerud (7.8)
Hall of Famers: (4) Jack Morris, Roberto Alomar, Paul Molitor, Rickey Henderson
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TOR/1993.shtml

The 1993 Toronto Blue Jays were a dominant force in Major League Baseball, finishing with a record of 95 wins and 67 losses to capture the American League East division title. Led by the likes of Roberto Alomar, Joe Carter, and Devon White, the team's potent offense was complemented by a strong pitching staff featuring ace hurlers Juan Guzman and Pat Hentgen. The Blue Jays went on to defeat the Chicago White Sox and the defending World Series champions, the Oakland Athletics, before winning the World Series in dramatic fashion against the Philadelphia Phillies. Joe Carter's iconic walk-off home run in Game 6 sealed the championship, cementing the 1993 Toronto Blue Jays as one of the greatest teams in franchise history.

1914 Washington Senators
Record: 81-73
Finish: 3rd in AL
Manager: Clark Griffith
Ball Park: Griffith Stadium
WAR Leader: Walter Johnson (12.8)
Hall of Famers: (2) Clark Griffith, Walter Johnson
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/WSH/1914.shtml

The 1914 Washington Senators were a solid team in Major League Baseball, finishing with a record of 81 wins and 73 losses to place fourth in the American League. The team's offense was led by Clyde Milan, who batted .315 and stole 58 bases, and Chick Gandil, who hit .318 with 11 home runs. On the pitching side, Walter Johnson was the standout player, posting a remarkable record of 28-13 with a 1.90 earned run average and 225 strikeouts. Despite the strong individual performances, the Senators were unable to make the postseason that year, finishing 10.5 games behind the first-place Philadelphia Athletics. However, the 1914 season proved to be a turning point for the Senators, as they would go on to win their first World Series championship a decade later in 1924.
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Game 1
At Skydome
Indoors
1914 Senators.......................5
1993 Blue Jays......................0
WP: W. Johnson (1-0) LP: J. Guzman (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Walter Johnson (9 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 8 K, 126 P)
1914 Senators Lead Series 1-0

Game 2
At Skydome
Indoors
1914 Senators.....................5
1993 Blue Jays....................2
WP: D. Ayers (1-0) LP: T. Stottlemyre (0-1) S: H. Harper (1)
HR: P. Molitor (1)
POG: Doc Ayers (7.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K)
1914 Senators Lead Series 2-0

Game 3
At Griffith Stadium
Clear 59
1993 Blue Jays......................2
1914 Senators.......................4
WP: B. Gallia (1-0) LP: P. Hentgen (0-1) S: H. Harper (2)
HR: R. Williams (1)
POG: Bert Gallia (8 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 5 BB, 6 K)
1914 Senators Lead Series 3-0

Game 4
At Griffith Stadium
Cloudy 54
1993 Blue Jays.......................9
1914 Senators........................6
WP: J. Morris (1-0) LP: J. Shaw (0-1) S: D. Ward (1)
HR: J. Olerud (1), T. Fernandez (1), J. Carter (1), G. McBride (1)
POG: John Olerud (2-4, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R)
1914 Senators Lead Series 3-1

Game 5
At Griffith Stadium
Cloudy 49
1993 Blue Jays.................5
1914 Senators..................2
WP: M. Eichhorn (1-0) LP: H. Harper (0-1) S: D. Ward (2)
HR: None
POG: Juan Guzman (7 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K)
1914 Senators Lead Series 3-2

Game 6
At Skydome
Indoors
1914 Senators.....................5
1993 Blue Jays....................1
WP: D. Ayers (2-0) LP: T. Stottlemyre (0-2) S: J. Boehling (1)
HR: H. Shanks (1)
POG: Doc Ayers (6 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K)

1914 Washington Senators Win Series 4 Games To 2
Another loss for a championship club and a major win for a deadball era team and we are once again reminded what can happen in a single seven game series. Walter Johnson put all doubt aside on if he could pitch against a modern era team throwing 15 scoreless innings including a game one shutout where he was brilliant. Doc Ayers won two games including the clincher in game six as the Senators won all three games they played at the Skydome. Roberto Alomar hit .400 but drove in no runs as time and again the Jays could not get a big hit when they needed it. Germany Schaefer broke his thumb in the series but the Washington club was more the capable of overcoming it. Some mighty teams have begun to fall in this tournament.

Series MVP:

(2-0, 13.1 IP, 2.02 ERA, 5 BB, 8 K, 1.12 WHIP, .225 OBA)

[Nick Soulis]

Series #33
Preliminary Round



2020 Miami Marlins
Record: 31-29
Finish: Lost in NLDS
Manager: Don Mattingly
Ball Park: Marlins Park
WAR Leader: Brian Anderson (1.8)
Hall of Famers: (0) None
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIA/2020.shtml

The 2020 Miami Marlins were a surprising and resilient team that exceeded expectations amidst a tumultuous season. Despite being hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and losing over half of their roster for weeks due to positive tests, the Marlins managed to make it to the playoffs for the first time in 17 years. Led by a mix of veteran players and up-and-coming stars, the Marlins proved to be a scrappy and determined group that fought through adversity to achieve their goals. While their playoff run was ultimately cut short, the 2020 Miami Marlins will be remembered as a team that defied the odds and demonstrated the power of perseverance.

2015 Milwaukee Brewers
Record: 68-94
Finish: 4th in NL Central
Manager: Craig Cousell
Ball Park: Miller Park
WAR Leader: Adam Lind (3.6)
Hall of Famers: (0) Zero
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIL/2015.shtml

The 2015 Milwaukee Brewers were a professional baseball team that competed in the National League Central division of Major League Baseball (MLB). The team finished the season with a record of 68-94, which placed them fourth in the division. Despite the team's struggles, there were several standout performers on the roster. Outfielder Ryan Braun had a solid season, hitting .285 with 25 home runs and 84 RBIs. First baseman Adam Lind also provided offensive production, hitting .277 with 20 home runs and 87 RBIs. The Brewers' pitching staff struggled throughout the season, with no starter posting an ERA below 4.00. The team was ultimately unable to compete for a playoff spot, but there were still notable individual performances throughout the season.
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Game 1
At Marlins Park
Partly Cloudy 74
2015 Brewers........................7
2020 Marlins..........................6 (11 inn)
WP: F. Rodriguez (1-0) LP: B. Boxberger (0-1)
HR: M. Joyce (1), K. Davis (1)
POG: Carlos Gomez (3-4, 3B, 2B, 3 R)
2015 Brewers Lead Series 1-0

Game 2
At Marlins Park
Partly Cloudy 73
2015 Brewers...........................5
2020 Marlins.............................2
WP: M. Blazek (1-0) LP: T. Rogers (0-1)
HR: J. Berti (1), H. Ramirez (1), K. Davis (2), R. Braun 2 (2)
POG: Ryan Braun (2-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI)
2015 Brewers Lead Series 2-0

Game 3
At Miller Park
Roof closed
2020 Marlins.....................1
2015 Brewers....................9
WP: M. Fiers (1-0) LP: E. Hernandez (0-1)
HR: A. Lind 2 (2), S. Gennett (1), A. Ramirez (1), C. Gomez (1)
POG: Adam Lind (3-4, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R)
2015 Brewers Lead Series 3-0

Game 4
At Miller Park
Roof closed
2020 Marlins........................8
2015 Brewers.......................9
WP: J. Jeffress (1-0) LP: C. Smith (0-1) S: F. Rodriguez (1)
HR: K. Davis 2 (4), R. Braun (3), S. Gennett 2 (3), J. Berti (2), C. Dickerson (1), J. Chisholm (1)
POG: Khris Davis (2-4, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R)

2015 Milwaukee Brewers Win Series 4 Games To 0
The 2015 Brewers wasted no time in bringing out the big lumber and sweeping the 2020 Marlins in four straight. Khris Davis drove in 8 with 4 home runs including 2 in the decisive 4th game of the series where the Brew Crew came from five runs down late to win and close things out. Carlos Gomez went 5/18 in the series and played some high class defense while Mike Fiers showed his potential with a nice start in a 9-1 win in game three. Ther Brewers hit 14 home runs in the series as even Scooter Gennett ended with 4, as the likes of Sandy Alcantara and Pablo Lopez were hit hard in their starts. It is the 5th sweep of a series we have seen so far.

Series MVP:

(.353, 4 HR, 8 RBI, 5 R, 1.118 SLG)

[Nick Soulis]

Series #34
Preliminary Round



1998 Toronto Blue Jays
Record: 88-74
Finish: 3rd in AL East
Manager: Tim Johnson
Ball Park: Skydome
WAR Leader: Roger Clemens (8.1)
Hall of Famers: (1) Roy Halladay
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TOR/1998.shtml

The 1998 Toronto Blue Jays were a baseball team that played in the American League East division. They finished the season with a record of 88 wins and 74 losses, which was good for third place in their division. The team was led by some notable players such as Carlos Delgado, Shawn Green, and Roger Clemens, who won the Cy Young Award for the second year in a row. However, despite their strong roster, the Blue Jays fell short of making the playoffs that year. Nonetheless, the team had a solid season and set the foundation for future success.

1964 Los Angeles Angels
Record: 82-80
Finish: 5th in AL
Manager: Bill Rigney
Ball Park: Dodger Stadium
WAR Leader: Dean Chance (8.7)
Hall of Famers: (0) None
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/LAA/1964.shtml

The 1964 Los Angeles Angels were a Major League Baseball team that played in the American League. The team finished the season with a record of 82-80, placing them fifth in the ten-team league. The Angels were led by manager Bill Rigney, who was in his fourth season with the team. The team's success was due in large part to their strong pitching, led by Dean Chance, who won the Cy Young Award that year. Offensively, the Angels were led by first baseman Lee Thomas, who hit .282 with 26 home runs and 83 RBI. Outfielder Leon Wagner also had a strong season, hitting .294 with 26 home runs and 83 RBI. Despite their winning record, the Angels missed out on the playoffs, as the top four teams in the league advanced to the postseason at that time.
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Game 1
At Skydome
Indoors
1964 Angels......................4
1998 Blue Jays.................3
WP: D. Chance (1-0) LP: R. Clemens (0-1) S: B. Lee (1)
HR: F. Torres (1), C. Delgado 2 (2), M. Stanley (1)
POG: Dean Chance (8 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 5 K)
1964 Angels Lead Series 1-0

Game 2
At Skydome
Indoors
1964 Angels.........................4
1998 Blue Jays....................3
WP: B. Lee (1-0) LP: R. Myers (0-1) S: B. Lee (1)
HR: M. Stanley (2), A. Pearson (1)
POG: Lee Thomas (4-4, RBI, 2 R, BB)
1964 Angels Lead Series 2-0

Game 3
At Dodger Stadium
Partly Cloudy 59
1998 Blue Jays....................6
1964 Angels.........................4
WP: C. Carpenter (1-0) LP: B. Belinsky (0-1) S: P. Quantrill (1)
HR: M. Stanley 2 (4)
POG: Mike Stanley (3-4, 2 HR, 2B, 4 RBI, 2 R)
1964 Angels Lead Series 2-1

Game 4
At Dodger Stadium
Partly Cloudy 57
1998 Blue Jays...................5
1964 Angels........................4
WP: J. Guzman (1-0) LP: B. Latman (0-1) S: P. Quantrill (2)
HR: F. Torres (2)
POG: Juan Guzman (8 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K)
Series Tied At 2

Game 5
At Dodger Stadium
Partly Cloudy 60
1998 Blue Jays......................0
1964 Angels...........................3
WP: D. Chance (2-0) LP: R. Clemens (0-2) S: B. Lee (2)
HR: None
POG: Dean Chance (8 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K)
1964 Angels Lead Series 3-2

Game 6
At Skydome
Indoors
1964 Angels..................5
1998 Blue Jays.............2
WP: F. Newman (1-0) LP: K. Escobar (0-1) S: B. Lee (3)
HR: J. Adcock (1), F. Torres (3)
POG: Fred Newman (6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K)

1964 Los Angeles Angels Win Series 4 Games To 2
This series and confrontation really came down to the clubs two aces. Dean Chance and Roger Clemens faced off twice and both times Chance beat the Toronto ace throwing 16 innings and allowing just two runs. The Angels won all three of their games at the Skydome and when they lost two in a row in games 3 and 4 Chance came on as the stopper and set them up with a game 5 win. Mike Stanley hit four home runs for Toronto and drove in 8 but Felix Torres and Lee Thomas drove in a combined 12 runs and Angel bats supported Angels pitching. Clemens went 0-2 with a 4.15 ERA striking out just 6 in 13 innings.

Series MVP:

(2-0, 1.12 ERA, 16 IP, 2 ER, 2 BB, 9 K, 0.69 WHIP)