Most Heartbreaking OOTP Moments

golden009 · 12-23-2013, 02:58 PM

What are some moments of yours in OOTP that have caused you to rage/cry?

My last one was when me, playing historical with the New York Highlanders, had the pennant lead going into September. They proceeded to go 7-19 in September, losing the pennant.

le receveur · 12-23-2013, 03:23 PM

when the OOTP 2013 Blue Jays actually made the playoffs. :-(

rpriske · 12-23-2013, 03:30 PM

My 1980 Blue Jays, from a Dynasty started with the '77 expansion, looked like they were heading for the playoffs. They slumped enough to end the season tied with the Tigers.

One game playoff time.

It wasn't even close.

nebradska · 12-23-2013, 03:32 PM

In an online league where my team had something like a 27-2 run to get into the playoffs only to lose in the first round in decisive fashion.

pjh5165 · 12-23-2013, 03:37 PM

CEI to my favorite player in the middle of his prime

golden009 · 12-23-2013, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pjh5165

CEI to my favorite player in the middle of his prime

Torn Labrum or Post-concussion syndrome?

Fyrestorm3 · 12-23-2013, 04:14 PM

2016 - My Rays made it into the playoffs as the Wild Card, and were holding a 2-1 series lead, with a 5-3 lead in the 9th inning of Game 4 in the ALDS against Oakland. That's when some no-name bench player who'd had just 60-something at-bats all season jacked a walk-off, 3-run homer to send it to Game 5, which we ultimately lost.

2017 - We again made the Wild Card, but my all-star, power-hitting outfielder got injured during the Wild Card Game, and we got swept by the Royals in the ALDS.

2018 - This time we won the division, and faced off with the Royals again in the ALDS. We were down 2-1 in the series, but had a comfortable 7-2 lead in the 9th inning of Game 4. The ninth inning went as follows: a single, two walks, an error that nullified a possible double play, a grand slam. The Royals tied the game 7-7 before recording an out in the 9th. We lost that game in extras.

My most heartbreaking moment? The ALDS. In general.

RchW · 12-23-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by le receveur

when the OOTP 2013 Blue Jays actually made the playoffs. :-(

That was heartbreaking?

I've had several. One that stands out was the WS 7th game away to Cincinnati. We came back to take a one run lead in the top of the 9th. Got 2 outs and 2 strikes in the bottom of the 9th but the batter got an infield hit and the next batter hit the next pitch out to win it. I didn't play OOTP for a week after that.

The Game · 12-23-2013, 04:16 PM

Creating a team in OOTP, that on Hardball 3? won 117 games although they still lost in the ALCS, that sucked and won 86 games and was out of contention by mid May.

le receveur · 12-23-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RchW

That was heartbreaking?

compare to what we endured in real life. yep...

Westheim · 12-23-2013, 05:21 PM

My first ever draft pick and franchise poster boy deciding to slam head first into the outfield wall for a massive concussion.

Now, he overcame that and had a huge year at age 36/37 the next year, but after that injury I was numb for days.

And then there was that second World Series my Portland Raccoons made their way into, an intrastate Oregon affair against the Salem Wolves, right in the year after a July firesale that brought in a wealth of young talent that has grown into the core of our current dynasty. But that series, we lost in six games, three times in extra innings in the 13th inning or later, because of ZERO offense, and game 6 was lost on an error by a most-surehanded outfielder on a lazy fly ball. My screams could be heard for miles.

tomwolf2008 · 12-23-2013, 06:00 PM

It is not my moment, but I once saw one of my friends play out the game in following circumstances:
He played Mets in NLCS, went a 0-3 hole to Braves, but storming back to take next 3. In Game 7 he has lead in 9th but Parnell gave up a HR to Jose Constanza (seriously). The game went into extra and he got a lead in 13th or 14th, but Braves had bases loaded 2 outs and the batter is Paul Maholm (Braves ran out of bench and relief pitcher), and...of course Maholm hit a walk-off 2-run single. My friend deleted the game afterwards

DatCloserKid · 12-23-2013, 06:36 PM

My team was cruising into september on pace for ~95 wins and a division title, but my stud second baseman and shortstop got injured int he same week, and we lost the wildcard.

V Tomwolf, that is not heartbreaking V

tomwolf2008 · 12-23-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DatCloserKid

My team was cruising into september on pace for ~95 wins and a division title, but my stud second baseman and shortstop got injured int he same week, and we lost the wildcard.

V Tomwolf, that is not heartbreaking V

Because you are a Braves fan or because it sounds like typical Mets?

DatCloserKid · 12-23-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tomwolf2008

Because you are a Braves fan or because it sounds like typical Mets?

Both

Rizon · 12-23-2013, 07:51 PM

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...g-history.html

Up 5-0 with 1 out in the 9th, throwing a no-hitter (I'd never had one before), stud closer on the mound who is on a hot streak, facing the worst team in the game ... and I give up 10 runs and lose.

Mr. Baseball · 12-24-2013, 01:46 AM

Believe it or not...

I've been in online leagues since OOTP 8. I've made it to league championships in different leagues ten times now and have never won any of them. It's probably one of the most ridiculous scenarios I've ever seen. I've even made four game sevens and lost every single one of them. I'm convinced that I'm cursed and that OOTP hates me.

I wish this was a joke. I get it sounds almost impossible, but believe me, it happened and is still happening. I just lost the 1989 Heartland Series in the HBL in 7 games, putting my winless streak in the double-digits.

pjh5165 · 12-24-2013, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by golden009

Torn Labrum or Post-concussion syndrome?

post-concussion syndrome

shawa666 · 12-24-2013, 09:07 AM

My stud CF (and Highest paid player) got a CEI at the end of training camp.

I'm on the hook for 15 mils, got no one really good yet to fill the hole.

The Wolf · 12-24-2013, 10:00 AM

I lost all five starters on one team one year. The team had an excellent offense and still missed the playoffs by three games.

Scoring four runs a game is great as long as the other team isn't scoring five. Or ten.

12-23-2013, 02:58 PM	#1
golden009 Bat Boy Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 12	Most Heartbreaking OOTP Moments What are some moments of yours in OOTP that have caused you to rage/cry? My last one was when me, playing historical with the New York Highlanders, had the pennant lead going into September. They proceeded to go 7-19 in September, losing the pennant.

12-23-2013, 04:16 PM	#9
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,807	Creating a team in OOTP, that on Hardball 3? won 117 games although they still lost in the ALCS, that sucked and won 86 games and was out of contention by mid May. __________________ 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"

12-23-2013, 05:21 PM	#11
Westheim Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 11,903	My first ever draft pick and franchise poster boy deciding to slam head first into the outfield wall for a massive concussion. Now, he overcame that and had a huge year at age 36/37 the next year, but after that injury I was numb for days. And then there was that second World Series my Portland Raccoons made their way into, an intrastate Oregon affair against the Salem Wolves, right in the year after a July firesale that brought in a wealth of young talent that has grown into the core of our current dynasty. But that series, we lost in six games, three times in extra innings in the 13th inning or later, because of ZERO offense, and game 6 was lost on an error by a most-surehanded outfielder on a lazy fly ball. My screams could be heard for miles. __________________ Portland Raccoons, 83 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 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.

12-23-2013, 06:36 PM	#13
DatCloserKid Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: In a Vortex between the US and Canada Posts: 165	My team was cruising into september on pace for ~95 wins and a division title, but my stud second baseman and shortstop got injured int he same week, and we lost the wildcard. V Tomwolf, that is not heartbreaking V __________________ Braves for life! All things baseball. Check Out My Dynasty-The Hall of Fame's Second Chance

12-23-2013, 07:51 PM	#16
Rizon Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SF Area, California Total Posts: 531,691 Posts: 2,363	http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...g-history.html Up 5-0 with 1 out in the 9th, throwing a no-hitter (I'd never had one before), stud closer on the mound who is on a hot streak, facing the worst team in the game ... and I give up 10 runs and lose. __________________ JML MILKSHAKES

12-23-2013, 03:23 PM	#2
le receveur All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: canada Posts: 1,736	when the OOTP 2013 Blue Jays actually made the playoffs. :-(

12-23-2013, 03:30 PM	#3
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,986 Blog Entries: 1	My 1980 Blue Jays, from a Dynasty started with the '77 expansion, looked like they were heading for the playoffs. They slumped enough to end the season tied with the Tigers. One game playoff time. It wasn't even close.

12-23-2013, 03:32 PM	#4
nebradska Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 229	In an online league where my team had something like a 27-2 run to get into the playoffs only to lose in the first round in decisive fashion.

12-23-2013, 03:37 PM	#5
pjh5165 Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 410	CEI to my favorite player in the middle of his prime

12-23-2013, 04:14 PM	#7
Fyrestorm3 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tampa Bay, Massachusetts Posts: 2,928	2016 - My Rays made it into the playoffs as the Wild Card, and were holding a 2-1 series lead, with a 5-3 lead in the 9th inning of Game 4 in the ALDS against Oakland. That's when some no-name bench player who'd had just 60-something at-bats all season jacked a walk-off, 3-run homer to send it to Game 5, which we ultimately lost. 2017 - We again made the Wild Card, but my all-star, power-hitting outfielder got injured during the Wild Card Game, and we got swept by the Royals in the ALDS. 2018 - This time we won the division, and faced off with the Royals again in the ALDS. We were down 2-1 in the series, but had a comfortable 7-2 lead in the 9th inning of Game 4. The ninth inning went as follows: a single, two walks, an error that nullified a possible double play, a grand slam. The Royals tied the game 7-7 before recording an out in the 9th. We lost that game in extras. My most heartbreaking moment? The ALDS. In general.

12-23-2013, 06:00 PM	#12
tomwolf2008 Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 359	It is not my moment, but I once saw one of my friends play out the game in following circumstances: He played Mets in NLCS, went a 0-3 hole to Braves, but storming back to take next 3. In Game 7 he has lead in 9th but Parnell gave up a HR to Jose Constanza (seriously). The game went into extra and he got a lead in 13th or 14th, but Braves had bases loaded 2 outs and the batter is Paul Maholm (Braves ran out of bench and relief pitcher), and...of course Maholm hit a walk-off 2-run single. My friend deleted the game afterwards

12-24-2013, 01:46 AM	#17
Mr. Baseball All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mequon, Wisconsin Posts: 1,020	Believe it or not... I've been in online leagues since OOTP 8. I've made it to league championships in different leagues ten times now and have never won any of them. It's probably one of the most ridiculous scenarios I've ever seen. I've even made four game sevens and lost every single one of them. I'm convinced that I'm cursed and that OOTP hates me. I wish this was a joke. I get it sounds almost impossible, but believe me, it happened and is still happening. I just lost the 1989 Heartland Series in the HBL in 7 games, putting my winless streak in the double-digits. __________________ Duluth Danger (HBL) Dynasty Report -- Online League Franchise Duluth - 1985/1989 North League Champions! Last edited by Mr. Baseball; 12-24-2013 at 01:48 AM.

12-24-2013, 09:07 AM	#19
shawa666 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 601 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	My stud CF (and Highest paid player) got a CEI at the end of training camp. I'm on the hook for 15 mils, got no one really good yet to fill the hole.