Last 64 WS Champs Double Elimination Tournament

[jorgejalastre]

Hi to everyone... I just had this crazy idea, what if we could sim an epic tournament facing the last 64 World Series Champions.

I got the info and place them into random seeds with this Bracket generator. It's already an awesome idea, but single elimination just does not make justice... So, let's make it World Baseball Classic look-a-like with a double elimination format.

The games are all Managed by Computer Al. I just watch them to follow players. Im currently on game 19 out of 127 games (if necessary)... the tournament is just starting.. so i thought of posting the tournament here on the forums.

Pretty interesting games so far where the 1990 Reds defeated the current World Champs 2015 Royals... The 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers destroyed the legendary curse-ending 2004 Red Sox 17-7. And Moises Alou, from the 1997 Marlins hit the Cycle in a 5-3 win against the 1962 Yankees... The Yankees, the most winning team of all, are not doing so good so far. placing already six teams in Losers Bracket.

Here's the link of the tournament in case you wanna follow, i'll be posting updates

LAST 64 CHAMPIONS - Challonge

And a screenshot

[jorgejalastre]

BRACKET UPDATE: http://challonge.com/L64

After 48 games played. The first 2 rounds of the Winners Bracket are complete. Leaving only 16 teams on their rute to the finals on this key bracket, where the teams still have a second chance.. The round 2 of winners bracket left pretty amazing games. Including an epic comeback from the 1977 Yankees, with 7 runs in the 9th inning against the mighty 1979 Pirates.

The 1993 Blue Jays are headed as favorite to win the Tournament after they destroyed Randy Johnson and Curt Schillings 2001 Diamondbacks 12-3. Sid Fernandez from the 1986 Mets threw a Shutout against the 1964 Cardinals, and him along the legend Sandy Koufax from the 1965 Dodgers are the more solid pitchers of the tournament so far.

Cal Ripken Jr from the 1983 Orioles delivered a Hall Of Fame like performance, driving in 6 runs and batting 4 hits in 5 at-bats against the 2013 Red Sox.

The Phillies (1980 and 2008) and the Blue Jays (With their 1992-1993 back to back World Champs) are living a dream placing their teams in the Last 16 of the Winners Bracket. The Yankees have two teams in this stage aswel, but considering there are only two Yankees teams out of FOURTEEN (The other 12 teams have a spot in Losers Bracket), i wouldn't call it "living a dream".Here are the next match-ups of the Winners Bracket

WINNERS BRACKET - ROUND 3 - LAST 16
1. 1983 Orioles vs. 1985 Royals
2. 1990 Reds vs. 1992 Blue Jays
3. 2012 Giants vs. 2002 Angels
4. 1999 Yankees vs. 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers
5. 2008 Phillies vs. 1986 Mets
6. 1965 Dodgers vs. 1993 Blue Jays
7. 2011 Cardinals vs. 1977 Yankees
8. 1991 Twins vs. 1980 Phillies

For now, these teams will get a well deserved rest. Because we got 2 straight rounds of the Losers Bracket coming, 32 games in a row including Round 1 and Round 2, where things will get even hotter. There's no tomorrow, the franchise that loses in this stage, has to pack their bags and head to the Time Machine to go home. And with the current World Champs (2015 Royals) and 12 different Yankees teams, i wouldn't dare to miss these two stages. Here are the match-ups for Losers Bracket Round 1, and which team awaits for the winner of the game in Round 2.

1. 2014 Giants vs. 1966 Orioles (Waiting in Round 2: 1981 Dodgers)
2. 1996 Yankees vs. 1960 Pirates (Waiting in Round 2: 1959 Dodgers)
3. 1972 Athletics vs. 2015 Royals (Waiting in Round 2: 1979 Pirates)
4. 1957 MIL Braves vs, 2006 Cardinals (Waiting in Round 2: 2007 Red Sox)
5. 1954 NY Giants vs. 1984 Tigers (Waiting in Round 2: 2001 Diamondbacks)
6. 1962 Yankees vs. 1952 Yankees (Waiting in Round 2: 1958 Yankees) lol
7. 2000 Yankees vs. 1956 Yankees (Waiting in Round 2: 1964 Cardinals)
8. 1998 Yankees vs. 2004 Red Sox ***MUST SEE*** (Waiting in Round 2: 2010 Giants)
9. 2003 Marlins vs. 1969 Mets (Waiting in Round 2: 1987 Twins)
10. 1963 Dodgers vs. 1951 Yankees (Waiting in Round 2: 1975 Reds)
11. 1971 Pirates vs. 1974 Athletics (Waiting in Round 2: 1997 Marlins)
12. 1976 Reds vs. 1970 Orioles (Waiting in Round 2: 1995 Braves)
13. 1973 Athletics vs. 1953 Yankees (Waiting in Round 2: 1988 Dodgers)
14. 2009 Yankes vs. 1982 Cardinals (Waiting in Round 2: 1961 Yankees)
15. 1978 Yankees vs. 1989 Athletics (Waiting in Round 2: 1968 Tigers)
16. 2005 White Sox vs. 1967 Cardinals (Waiting in Round 2: 2013 Red Sox)

You may also follow Match-Ups for Round 1 and Round 2 of the Losers Bracket on the next link:

http://challonge.com/L64

And here they are, the complete results for Winners Bracket - Round 2:

WINNERS ROUND 2

GAME 1:
1983 Orioles 14
2013 Red Sox 9
W - Jim Palmer (1-0)
L - Jon Lester (0-1)
MVP: 3B Cal Ripken Jr (5-4, 6RBI)

GAME 2:
1968 Tigers 2
1985 Royals 3 /F10
W - Dan Quisenberry (1-0)
L - Daryl Patterson (0-1)
MVP - CL Dan Quisenberry (W, 2.0IP, 0H, K)

GAME 3:
1961 Yankees 3
1990 Reds 4
W - Jose Rijo (2-0)
L - Whitey Ford (1-1)
SV - Randy Myers (1)
MVP - 2B Bill Doran (4-3, 2B, 2RBI, R)

GAME 4:
1992 Blue Jays 1
1988 Dodgers 0
W - Juan Guzman (1-0)
L - Tim Belcher (1-1)
SV - Tom Henke (1)
MVP - SP Juan Guzman (W, 8.0 IP, 2H, 2BB, 11K)

GAME 5:
1995 Braves 3
2012 Giants 4 /F13
W - Santiago Casilla (1-0)
L - Brad Clontz (0-1)
MVP - LF Melky Cabrera (6-4, 2 2B, R, RBI)

GAME 6:
1997 Marlins 3
2002 Angels 6
W - Kevin Appier (1-0)
L - Kevin Brown (1-1)
SV - Troy Percival (2)
MVP - CF Darin Erstad (4-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R)

GAME 7:
1975 Reds 1
1999 Yankees 6
W - Roger Clemens (2-0)
L - Gary Nolan (1-1)
MVP - SP Roger Clemens (W, 8.2IP, 3H, 1ER, 10K)

GAME 8:
1987 Twins 1
1955 BRO Dodgers 2
W - Don Newcombe (1-0)
L - Juan Berenguer (0-1)
MVP - SP Don Newcombe (W, 8.0IP, 4H, 1ER, 6K)

GAME 9:
2010 Giants 2
2008 Phillies 8
W - Cole Hamels (1-0)
L - Tim Lincecum (1-1)
MVP - 2B Chase Utley (5-2, 2 HR, 3RBI)

GAME 10:
1986 Mets 8
1964 Cardinals 0
W - Sid Fernandez (2-0)
L - Bob Gibson (0-1)
MVP - SP Sid Fernandez (W, 9.0IP, 5H, 0R, 9K)

GAME 11:
1958 Yankees 1
1965 Dodgers 3
W - Sandy Koufax (2-0)
L - Whitey Ford (1-1)
SV - Ron Perranoski (2)
MVP - SP Sandy Koufax (W, 8.0IP, 6H, 1ER, 11K)

GAME 12:
1993 Blue Jays 12
2001 Diamondbacks 3
W - Juan Guzman (2-0)
L - Randy Johnson (1-1)
MVP - 1B John Olerud (4-3, 2B, HR, 4 RBI, R)

GAME 13:
2007 Red Sox 1
2011 Cardinals 2
W - Fernando Salas (1-0)
L - Jonathan Papelbon (0-1)
MVP - 2B Skip Schumaker (3-1, Walk Off H, RBI)

GAME 14:
1977 Yankees 11
1979 Pirates 6
W - Don Gullet (1-0)
L - Kent Tekulve (0-1)
MVP - LF Lou Piniella (5-3, 2B, 2R, RBI)

GAME 15:
1991 Twins 2
1959 Dodgers 1
W - Jack Morris (2-0)
L - Don Drysdale (1-1)
SV - Rick Aguilera (2)
MVP - SP Jack Morris (W, 7.1IP, 4H, 1ER, 7K)

GAME 16:
1981 Dodgers 2
1980 Phillies 7
W - Steve Carlton (1-0)
L - Fernando Valenzuela (1-1)
MVP - 3B Mike Schmidt (4-4, 2 HR, 3RBI, 3R)

Thanks for following...

[jorgejalastre]

BRACKET UPDATE: http://challonge.com/L64

The first round of losers bracket is over. And the first 16 teams of the Last 64 World Series Champs are heading home. Now, we are starting Losers Bracket Round 2, where other 16 teams will continue to struggle into the final stages and the other 16 teams will be eliminated.

The oldest teams of the tournament, the back to back champions 1951-1952 Yankees were early turned down. The extinct Milwauke Braves and New York Giants were eliminated aswell,

The "Must See" game of the Round, the 1998 Yankees against the curse ending 2004 Red Sox, didn't dissapoint, with a score of 7-6 where both teams exchanged leading the score about 3 times each. But finally, a miracously double by Manny Ramirez in the 8th inning gave the Red Sox the one run lead to take the game. Earning Curt Schilling the win.

The back to back Champions, from the Big Red Machine maintain alive, as the 1976 Reds delivered an epic come back with 4 runs in the 8th inning to send the 1970 Orioles to the time Machine. Both teams from the Big Red Machine (1975-1976) are still in the Losers bracket and one loss away from being deported from the tournament.

The Yankees had a positive Losers Bracket Round 1 and still have 9 teams alive in the tournament, out of 14. So far the Big Fail of the tournament are the 2005 White Sox, led by controversial Ozzie Guillen. Who managed to leave the tournament without scoring a single run, losing both games 1-0 and 4-0 most recently against the 1967 Cardinals with an extraordinary performance by Steve Carlton.

No more talking, the Losers Bracket Round 2 is minutes away from starting. Let me remind you, another 16 teams will be eliminated at this stage. Team that loses can pack their bags and head to the Time Machine.

Additional Rule: The team coming from Winners Bracket (The one which Lost in Winners Bracket Round 2) gets home advantage. Here are the Match-Ups for Losers Bracket Round 2:

LOSERS BRACKET - ROUND 2
1. 2014 Giants vs. 1981 Dodgers
2. 1960 Pirates vs. 1959 Dodgers
3. 2015 Royals vs. 1979 Pirates
4. 2006 Cardinals vs. 2007 Red Sox
5. 1984 Tigers vs. 2001 Diamondbacks
6. 1962 Yankees vs. 1958 Yankees
7. 1956 Yankees vs. 1964 Cardinals
8. 2004 Red Sox vs. 2010 Giants
9. 1969 Mets vs. 1987 Twins
10. 1963 Dodgers vs. 1975 Reds
11. 1974 Athletics vs. 1997 Marlins
12. 1976 Reds vs. 1995 Braves ** MUST SEE **
13. 1953 Yankees vs. 1988 Dodgers
14. 2009 Yankees vs. 1961 Yankees
15. 1978 Yankees vs. 1968 Tigers
16. 1967 Cardinals vs. 2013 Red Sox

The Must See-Game of this stage IMO will be the Big Red Machine facing the Proffesor Greg Maddux. A semifinal-like game in any other tournament... But in this one, it will send any of these two great teams home early.

In case you wanna check-up the bracket, here's the official link to follow up any match-ups.

http://challonge.com/L64

After this Losers Bracket Round 2, we are heading back to Winners Bracket Round 3, and right after that... Losers Bracket Round 3 and 4 will be played. Be sure to watch them as the tournament goes hotter and hotter

Finally, here they are... Complete results for Losers Bracket Round 1:

LOSER BRACKET ROUND 1

GAME 1:
2014 Giants 3
1966 Orioles 1 /F11
W - Santiago Casilla (1-0)
L - Stu Miller (0-1)
SV - Sergio Romo (1)
MVP - C Buster Posey (5-4, 2B, R, RBI)

GAME 2:
1996 Yankees 1
1960 Pirates 4
W - Bob Friend (1-0)
L - Andy Pettitte (0-2)
SV - Roy Face (1)
MVP - CF Bill Virdon (2-2, 3B, HR, 4 RBI, R)

GAME 3:
1972 Athletics 1
2015 Royals 7
W - Johnny Cueto (1-1)
L - Catfish Hunter (0-2)
MVP - SP Johnny Cueto (W, 9.0IP, 4H, 1ER, 6K)

GAME 4:
1957 MIL Braves 0
2006 Cardinals 7
W - Chris Carpenter (1-1)
L - Warren Spahn (0-1)
MVP - SP Chris Carpenter (W, 8.0IP, H, 7K)

GAME 5:
1954 NY Giants 3
1984 Tigers 4 /F10
W - Willie HErnandez (1-0)
L - Hoyt Wilhelm (0-1)
MVP - 2B Tom Brookens (1-1, Walf Off 3B, RBI)

GAME 6:
1962 Yankees 11
1952 Yankees 3
W - Whitey Ford (1-0)
L - Allie Reynolds (0-2)
MVP - 1B Bill Skowrom (5-4, HR, 2B, 4 RBI, 2 R)

GAME 7:
2000 Yankees 5
1956 Yankees 10
W - Whitey Ford (1-1)
L - Roger Clemens (0-2)
MVP - SP Whitey Ford (W, 8.0IP, 4H, 1ER, 4K)

GAME 8:
1998 Yankees 6
2004 Red Sox 7
W - Curt Schilling (1-0)
L - David Wells (0-1)
SV - Keith FOulke (1)
MVP - LF Manny Ramirez (5-2, 2B, RBI, R)

GAME 9:
2003 Marlins 3
1969 Mets 7
W - Tom Seaver (1-0)
L - Carl Pavano (0-1)
MVP - SP Tom Seaver (W, 8.0IP, 3H, 2ER, 12K)

GAME 10:
1963 Dodgers 3
1951 Yankees 2
W - Sandy Koufax (1-1)
L - Vic Raschi (0-2)
SV - Ron Perranoski (1)
MVP - SP Sandy Koufax (W, 8.0IP, 3H, 1ER, 9K)

GAME 11:
1971 Pirates 0
1974 Athletics 2
W - Ken Holtzman (1-0)
L - Steve Blass (0-1)
SV - Rollie Fingers (1)
MVP - SP Ken Holtzman (W, 8.0IP, 8H, 0R, 6K)

GAME 12:
1976 Reds 5
1970 Orioles 3
W - Gary Nolan (1-1)
L - Jim Hardin (0-1)
SV - Rawly Eastwick (1)
MVP - C Johnny Bench (3-1, 3B, R, RBI)

GAME 13:
1973 Athletics 7
1953 Yankees 9
W - Allie Reynolds (1-0)
L - Horacio Pina (0-1)
SV - Tom Gorman (1)
MVP - SS Phil Rizzuto (4-2, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R)

GAME 14:
2009 Yankees 4
1982 Cardinals 2
W - C.C Sabathia (1-0)
L - Doug Bair (0-1)
SV - Mariano Rivera (1)
MVP - SP C.C Sabathia (W, 7.0IP, 3H, 2ER, 5K)

GAME 15:
1978 Yankees 4
1989 Athletics 3
W - Ron Guidry (1-1)
L - Mike Moore (0-2)
SV - Rich Gossage (1)
MVP - CF Mickey Rivers (4-1, HR, 3 RBI, R)

GAME 16:
2005 White Sox 0
1967 Cardinals 4
W - Steve Carlton (1-0)
L - Mark Buehrle (0-2)
MVP - SP Steve Carlton (W, 8.0IP, 3H, 0R, 10K)

... Thanks for following

[Harry_BallSack]

good stuff and a fun read

[jorgejalastre]

BRACKET UPDATE; http://challonge.com/L64

The round 2 of Losers Bracket is over and 16 more teams are heading home. At this point, we could say we are half-way to the end the tournament. With 32 teams remaining out of 64.

Remarkable to this round, the pithing staff as we experienced amazing games. The 2014 Giants made their way into the first 32 teams with a great performance by Madison Burngarner, being a Giant in key games, defeating Hall of Famer Fernando Valenzuela and the 1981 Dodgers 2-1. The current World Champions, 2015 Royals said farewell to the tournament after Bert Blyveven of the 1979 Pirates tossed a 9-0 Shutout. Earning his second win.

The only game including a batting festival was the 2006 Cardinals against 2007 Red Sox, ending 12-6 for the Sox, with Coco Crisp /yeah, you read that right/, batting 4 hits in 4 At-Bats. Including a Home Run and 4 RBI's. The legend Randy Johnson for the 2001 Diamondbacks, set-up a Tournament Record at the moment, striking out 15 batters against the 1984 Tigers and pitching 8 scoreless inning, but the Dbacks didn't left 2001 at all, because Closer Byung Hyun-Kim collapsed in the 9th, earning 4 runs and getting the Loss, and Blown Save.

The game facing 1962 and 1958 Yankees, ended up 2-1, with SP Whitey Ford, earning the Winn, the Loss and MVP, just like Bugs Bunny. And the legendary 2004 Red Sox, had to go back in the and built a new statue for Manny Ramirez, as his key home run again in the 8th inning, earned the Comeback and win against the 2010 Giants.

SP Frank Viola from the 1987 Twin, pitched a No-Hit No Run through six innings, and early scoring from his team was more than enough to accomplish another win against the 1969 Mets with a score of 6-2. Vida Blue from the 1974 Athletics tossed the second shut out of the round, defeating 2-0 the 1997 Marlins. And 1976 Reds, nicknamed the Big Red Machine, managed to stay alive thanks to a 2-run home run from Pete Rose in the 7th inning that closed the door for the 1995 Braves and professor Greg Maddux.

Now, when we got only 32 teams left, it's time to come back to Winners Round, where we'll have this amazing matches, and where 16 teams will give everything to earn a spot in the first 16 teams of the tournament.

WINNERS BRACKET - ROUND 3 - LAST 16
1. 1983 Orioles vs. 1985 Royals
2. 1990 Reds vs. 1992 Blue Jays
3. 2012 Giants vs. 2002 Angels
4. 1999 Yankees vs. 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers
5. 2008 Phillies vs. 1986 Mets
6. 1965 Dodgers vs. 1993 Blue Jays ***MUST SEE: Most Offensive team of the Tournament so far vs. Sandy Koufax
7. 2011 Cardinals vs. 1977 Yankees
8. 1991 Twins vs. 1980 Phillies

Clicking this link will get you to the official bracket: http://challonge.com/L64

And here they are, complete results for Losers Bracket Round 2:

LOSER BRACKET ROUND 2

GAME 1:
2014 Giants 2
1981 Dodgers 1
W - Madison Burngarner (1-0)
L - Fernando Valenzuela (1-2)
SV - Santiago Casilla (1)
MVP - SP Madison Burngarner (W, 8.0IP, 3H, 1ER, 7K)

GAME 2:
1960 Pirates 5
1959 Dodgers 3 /F10
W - Roy Face (1-0)
L - Larry Sherry (0-1)
MVP - 3B Don Hoak (3-1, 10th Inning HR, 2RBI)

GAME 3:
2015 Royals 0
1979 Pirates 9
W - Bert Blyveven (2-0)
L - Johnny Cueto (1-2)
MVP - SP Bert Blyveven (W, 9.0IP, 3H, 0ER, 11K)

GAME 4:
2006 Cardinals 6
2007 Red Sox 12
W - Josh Beckett (1-0)
L - Chris Carpenter (1-2)
MVP - CF Coco Crisp (4-4, HR, 4RBI, 3R, SB)

GAME 5:
1984 Tigers 4
2001 Diamondbacks 2
W - Aurelio Lopez (1-0)
L - Byung-Hyun Kim (0-1)
SV - Willie Hernandez (1)
MVP - LF Kirk Gibson (4-1, HR, RBI)

GAME 6:
1962 Yankees 1
1958 Yankees 2
W - Whitey Ford (2-0)
L - Whitey Ford (1-2)
SV - Ryne Duren (1)
MVP - SP Whitey Ford (W, 7.0IP, 4H, 1ER, 5K)

GAME 7:
1956 Yankees 6
1964 Cardinals 5
W - Whitey Ford (2-1)
L - Bob Gibson (0-2)
SV - Bob Grim (1)
MVP - RF Jose Collins (3-2, 3B, HR, 3RBI, 2R)

GAME 8:
2004 Red Sox 5
2010 Giants 3
W - Curt Schilling (2-0)
L - Tim Lincecum (1-2)
SV - Keith Foulke (2)
MVP - LF Manny Ramirez (2-2, HR, RBI, R)

GAME 9:
1969 Mets 2
1987 Twins 6
W - Frank Viola (2-0)
L - Jerry Koosman (0-1)
MVP - SP Frank Viola (W, 8.0IP, 4H, 2ER, 13K -No Hitter through 6 inning)

GAME 10:
1963 Dodgers 3
1975 Reds 2 /F11
W - Don Drysdale (1-0)
L - Will McEnaney (0-1)
MVP - RP Don Drysdale (W, 2.0IP, 0H, 0R, 3K)

GAME 11:
1974 Athletics 2
1997 Marlins 0
W - Vida Blue (1-0)
L - Kevin Brown (1-1)
MVP - SP Vida Blue (W, 9.0IP, 4H, 0R, 4K)

GAME 12:
1976 Reds 5
1995 Braves 4
W - Will McEnaney (1-0)
L - Greg Maddux (1-1)
SV - Rawly Eastwick (1)
MVP - 3B Pete Rose (3-1, HR, 2 RBI, R)

GAME 13:
1953 Yankees 2
1988 Dodgers 1
W - Vic Raschi (1-0)
L - Tim Belcher (1-2)
SV - Tom Gorman (2)
MVP - C Yogi Berra (4-2, HR, 2 RBI, R)

GAME 14:
2009 Yankees 5
1961 Dodgers 1
W - CC Sabathia (2-0)
L - Whitey Ford (1-2)
MVP - SP CC Sabathia (W, 8.0IP, 3H, 1ER, 7K)

GAME 15:
1978 Yankees 4
1968 Tigers 2
W - Ron Guidrt (2-1)
L - Denny McLain (0-1)
SV - Rich Gossage (2)
MVP - 3B Graig Nettles (4-2, HR, 3 RBI, R)

GAME 16:
1697 Cardinals 0
2013 Red Sox 2
W - Jon Lester (1-1)
L - Steve Carlton (1-1)
SV - Kenji Uehara (2)
MVP - SP Jon Lester (W, 8.0IP, 6H, 0R, 3K)

-Thanks for following

[jorgejalastre]

BRACKET UPDATE: http://challonge.com/L64

Another round is over, and 8 teams are moving forward into the Quarter Finals of the Winners Bracket.

Sandy Koufax for the 1965 Dodgers, at this moment holds the MVP of the tournament, as he managed to stop the most offensive team so far, the 1993 Blue Jays, and defeated them with a score of 5-2, and earned his 3rd Win in 3 games started.

Randy Johnson's record of 15 strike outs didn't last long, as Ron Guidry, from the 1977 Yankees, fanned 17 batters of the 2011 Cardinals, 17K's that his team didn't appreciate much because the yankees still lost 3-2.

Behind the 1993 Blue Jays, the surprise of the tournament IMO, the 2002 Angels, are now the most offensive team, scoring 8 runs in their victory against the 2012 Giants. They have 27 runs scored in only 3 games.

Winners Bracket Round 4 is composed by the next games:

1. 1985 Royals vs. 1992 Blue Jays
2. 2002 Angels vs. 1995 Brooklyn Dodgers
3. 1986 Mets vs. 1965 Dodgers
4. 2011 Cardinals vs. 1980 Phillies

With this being said, these 8 teams have a spot guaranteed in the best 8 teams of the tournament.

Now we are heading to Loser Bracket with two straight rounds to play, 16 games between round 3 and 4... And 16 more teams will be saying Adios to the tournament. Here are the match ups for Losers Bracket Round 3, and which team awaits in Round 4.

1. 2014 Giants vs. 1960 Pirates (Waiting in R4: 1999 Yankees)
2. 1979 Pirates vs. 2007 Red Sox (Waiting in R4: 2012 Giants)
3. 1984 Tigers vs. 1958 Yankees (Waiting in R4: 1990 Reds)
4. 1956 Yankees vs. 2004 Red Sox **MUST SEE** (Waiting in R4: 1983 Orioles)
5. 1987 Twins vs. 1963 Dodgers (Waiting in R4: 1991 Twins)
6. 1974 Athletics vs. 1976 Reds (Waiting in R4: 1977 Yankees)
7. 1953 Yankees vs. 2009 Yankees (Waiting in R4: 1993 Blue Jays)
8. 1978 Yankees vs. 2013 Red Sox (Waiting in R4: 2008 Phillies)

Be sure to check-up the bracket here: http://challonge.com/L64

... And complete results of Winners Bracket Round 3:

WINNERS BRACKET - ROUND 3

GAME 1:
1983 Orioles 1
1985 Royals 6
W - Bret Saberhagen (1-0)
L - Storm Davis (0-1)
MVP - SP Bret Saberhagen (W, 8.0IP, 4H, 1ER, 8K)

GAME 2:
1990 Reds 2
1992 Blue Jays 10
W - David Cone (1-0)
L - Jose Rijo (2-1)
MVP - CF Devon White (5-3, 2B, 4 RBI)

GAME 3:
2012 Giants 2
2002 Angels 8
W - Jarrod Washburn (1-0)
L - Matt cain (0-1)
MVP - SP Jarrod Washburn (W, 8.0IP, 6H, 2ER, 5K)

GAME 4:
1999 Yankees 4
1955 BRO Dodgers 5
W - Clem Labine (1-0)
L - Mariano Rivera (0-1)
MVP - CF Duke Snider (3-1, HR, 2 RBI, R)

GAME 5:
2008 Phillies 1
1986 Mets 3
W - Dwight Gooden (1-0)
L - Cole Hamels (1-1)
SV - Roger McDowell (2)
MVP - SP Dwight Gooden (W, 7.2IP, 7H, 1ER, 8K)

GAME 6:
1965 Dodgers 5
1993 Blue Jays 2
W - Sandy Koufax (3-0)
L - Juan Guzman (2-1)
SV - Ron Perranoski (3)
MVP - SP Sandy Koufax (W, 8.0IP, 4H, 2ER, 6K)

GAME 7:
2011 Cardinals 3
1977 Yankees 2
W - Chris Carpenter (1-0)
L - Sparky Lyle (0-1)
SV - Fernando Salas (2)
MVP - 1B Albert Pujols (4-2, HR, 2B, 2RBI, R)

GAME 8:
1991 Twins 0
1980 Phillies 1 F/14
W - Dick Ruthven (1-0)
L - Carl Willis (0-1)
MVP - RF Bake McBride (6-3, 2 2B, RBI)

... Thanks for following

[jorgejalastre]

BRACKET UPDATE: http://challonge.com/L64

LOSERS BRACKET, ROUND 3

GAME 1:
2014 Giants 8
1960 Pirates 7
W - Madison Burngarner (2-0)
L - Bob Friend (0-1)
SV - Santiago Casilla (2)
MVP: LF Mike Morse (5-4, 2 2B, 2RBI, R)

GAME 2:
1979 Pirates 8
2007 Red Sox 9
W - Manny Delcarmen (1-0)
L - Dave Roberts (0-1)
SV - Jonathan Papelbon (2)
MVP: LF Manny Ramirez (5-3, 2 HR, 3RBI, 2R)

GAME 3:
1984 Tigers 4
1958 Yankees 2
W - Dan Petry (1-0)
L - Whitey Ford (2-1)
SV - Willie Hernandez (2)
MVP - SP Dan Petry (W, 8.1IP, 7H, 2ER, 5K)

GAME 4:
1956 Yankees 3
2004 Red Sox 0
W - Whitey Ford (3-1)
L - Pedro Martinez (0-2)
SV - Bob Grim (2)
MVP - SP Whitey FOrd (W, 8.0IP, 6H, 0R, 11K)

GAME 5:
1987 Twins 5
1963 Dodgers 2
W - Frank Viola (3-0)
L - Sandy Koufax (1-2)
MVP - RF Tom Brunansky (4-2, 2HR, 2RBI, 2R)

GAME 6:
1974 Athletics 6
1976 Reds 3
W - Vida Blue (2-0)
L - Gary Nolan (1-2)
MVP - C Ray Fosse (4-1, HR, 4 RBI, R)

GAME 7:
1953 Yankees 3
2009 Yankees 4
W - CC Sabathia (3-0)
L - Vic Raschi (1-1)
SV - Mariano Rivera (2)
MVP - SP CC Sabathia (W, 8.0IP, 2H, 3ER, 13K)

GAME 8:
1978 Yankees 7
2013 Red Sox 1
W - Ron Guidry (3-1)
L - Jon Lester (1-2)
MVP - SP Ron Guidry (W, 9.0IP, 5H, 1ER, 7K)

[daves]

Now this is what I call a tournament!!! Great idea!!

The only thing I would do different is have every matchup a best of 7 series not a single game. But love this concept!