What a way to end an ALCS, Game 7

aslanking · 05-23-2016, 05:33 PM

Do i really need to say it - i love this game.

Game 7 on the road - up 3-0. Bring in my closer - who dutifully gives up the lead....almost. 2 men on - 2 out in the Bottom of the 9th, Tadasu Inu hits a gapper and the Sun's slowfooted catcher tries to score from 1st on the double....only to be thrown out at home....

Pride win. Pride win.........3-2.

So, Xian-tong Cuan - a pariah in his hometown for the rest of his career?

Oh...and the Sun's #1 player was on deck.....

Bluenoser · 05-23-2016, 06:16 PM

Nice - any chance of posting the box score?

aslanking · 05-24-2016, 08:50 AM

In all its glory.

Now - let's hope i can actually win the Series. My team floundered its way to 91 wins and has turned it on in the post-season. With a staff with an average age of 27! Mostly home grown talent too.

Number4 · 05-24-2016, 09:03 AM

I assume the catcher needs only a 50% or so chance to make that play to make running worthwile, so I wouldn't blame him.

Hammercraft · 05-24-2016, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by aslanking

So, Xian-tong Cuan - a pariah in his hometown for the rest of his career?

Nah, he had 6 RBI in the series, he was pretty productive. Scoring from 2B on a single is pretty common, I'd say your fielder (Sword? Yoshikawa?) deserves credit for making a great play.

aslanking · 05-24-2016, 04:39 PM

So....Euphoria turns to disaster. Apparently, my closer - who i received in a trade from Boston and had a 1.92 and only one blown save in the regular season - took it upon himself to blow a 4-0 lead and lose game 1.

Proceed to game 2 - 1-1 tie into extra innings. My excellent 2nd year second baseman goes yard giving us a 3-1 win. Hurrah!!!!

I decide - let's not bring Bryson into the game - he's blown 2 games in a row- 2 huge games - bring in Leclere (my former closer who lost his job when i traded for Bryson). He promptly serves up a 2 run homer and loses my lead. And eventually Bryson and the rest of my pen blows it in the succeeding inning.

Absolutely devastated right now. need to take a break for a few days before i go on to game 3 (wasting 2 stellar efforts by my top 2 pitchers).

james17 · 05-25-2016, 12:47 AM

Keep us posted.

aslanking · 05-25-2016, 11:50 AM

Not sure how much more i can take. 2-0 lead into the 8th. A third bullpen relieve blows the 2-0 lead and i am behind 3-2. So my starting pitcher ERA in the World Series is 0.00. And we've blown 3 consecutive saves! Take the lead 4-3 in the bottom of the 8th on a home run and so then i am thinking - who the heck do i bring in to close this out. I panic. I bring in my Game 1 starter (he who pitched a 14K, 1 hit shutout in the divisional series).

What does he do? Gives it up. To bonus cantos we go....top of the 12th - Baton Rouge gets the bases loaded......only to strikeout....phew.

Walk off homer by my underperforming catcher. Game Saved.

Interestingly enough - the 2 time reigning MVP for Baton Rouge - Renauld Maldini struck out 5 times....and i learned a new term - the PLATINUM SOMBRERO....any one ever heard of it.

And - better yet - what do i do in game 4? My bullpen is shot.

05-24-2016, 08:50 AM	#3
aslanking Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 189	In all its glory. Now - let's hope i can actually win the Series. My team floundered its way to 91 wins and has turned it on in the post-season. With a staff with an average age of 27! Mostly home grown talent too. Attached Images

05-24-2016, 04:39 PM	#6
aslanking Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 189	So....Euphoria turns to disaster. Apparently, my closer - who i received in a trade from Boston and had a 1.92 and only one blown save in the regular season - took it upon himself to blow a 4-0 lead and lose game 1. Proceed to game 2 - 1-1 tie into extra innings. My excellent 2nd year second baseman goes yard giving us a 3-1 win. Hurrah!!!! I decide - let's not bring Bryson into the game - he's blown 2 games in a row- 2 huge games - bring in Leclere (my former closer who lost his job when i traded for Bryson). He promptly serves up a 2 run homer and loses my lead. And eventually Bryson and the rest of my pen blows it in the succeeding inning. Absolutely devastated right now. need to take a break for a few days before i go on to game 3 (wasting 2 stellar efforts by my top 2 pitchers). Attached Images

05-25-2016, 11:50 AM	#8
aslanking Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 189	Not sure how much more i can take. 2-0 lead into the 8th. A third bullpen relieve blows the 2-0 lead and i am behind 3-2. So my starting pitcher ERA in the World Series is 0.00. And we've blown 3 consecutive saves! Take the lead 4-3 in the bottom of the 8th on a home run and so then i am thinking - who the heck do i bring in to close this out. I panic. I bring in my Game 1 starter (he who pitched a 14K, 1 hit shutout in the divisional series). What does he do? Gives it up. To bonus cantos we go....top of the 12th - Baton Rouge gets the bases loaded......only to strikeout....phew. Walk off homer by my underperforming catcher. Game Saved. Interestingly enough - the 2 time reigning MVP for Baton Rouge - Renauld Maldini struck out 5 times....and i learned a new term - the PLATINUM SOMBRERO....any one ever heard of it. And - better yet - what do i do in game 4? My bullpen is shot. Attached Images

05-23-2016, 05:33 PM	#1
aslanking Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 189	What a way to end an ALCS, Game 7 Do i really need to say it - i love this game. Game 7 on the road - up 3-0. Bring in my closer - who dutifully gives up the lead....almost. 2 men on - 2 out in the Bottom of the 9th, Tadasu Inu hits a gapper and the Sun's slowfooted catcher tries to score from 1st on the double....only to be thrown out at home.... Pride win. Pride win.........3-2. So, Xian-tong Cuan - a pariah in his hometown for the rest of his career? Oh...and the Sun's #1 player was on deck..... Attached Images

05-23-2016, 06:16 PM	#2
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 14,483	Nice - any chance of posting the box score?

05-24-2016, 09:03 AM	#4
Number4 Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 460	I assume the catcher needs only a 50% or so chance to make that play to make running worthwile, so I wouldn't blame him.

05-25-2016, 12:47 AM	#7
james17 All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,305	Keep us posted.