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Vince, Pt. II · 09-24-2019, 08:13 AM

Playoff scenarios are sadly basic at this point:

New York (12-4) and Canton (12-4) both clinch a spot in the championship series with a single win.

Willow City (10-6) is two back with two to play, and they are already eliminated from home field in the championship series since one of New York or Canton is guaranteed a win in the final game of the season by virtue of them playing one another. This is good news, however, because it means that at least one of the two teams is guaranteed a loss. Willow City still needs the loser of that 18th game to lose their 17th game as well, and here are the candidates:

New York (12-4) @ Baltimore (7-9)
NY - Christy Mathewson (4-2, 5.36 ERA)
BAL - Randy D. Johnson (3-1, 4.20 ERA)

Once 7-4 and looking strong, Baltimore has taken an absolute nosedive, losing their last 5 consecutive games. New York, on the other hand, has won 6 of 7, and the only loss in that stretch was by one run. The first time these teams met, the Knights crushed the Steamers to the tune of 9-0; they chased Jacob deGrom with 8 runs before he could complete the 2nd inning, and NY starter Ed Walsh went the distance for a 6-hit, 0-walk shutout. Now we get to see the other pitching matchup, which decidedly favors Baltimore, as Randy Johnson has been much better than Jacob deGrom, who was recently demoted to the bullpen.

Canton (12-4) @ Tallahassee (8-8)
CAN - Dwight Gooden (1-3, 7.14 ERA)
TAL - Steve Carlton (2-2, 6.44 ERA)

After stumbling out the gate to a 1-2 record, Canton has been on fire winning 11 of 13 games - and they've done it by an average run differential of 4.23, so these aren't exactly close games. Tallahassee has had a late-season run at the playoffs derailed by losing 3 of their last 5, officially eliminating them for playoff consideration just this past weekend. The first time these two teams matched up, Tallahassee was on the losing end of a 10-3 whooping - but this time they don't have to face the vaunted Chris Sale, drawing Dwight Gooden and his 7+ ERA. Unfortunately, they are countering with Steve Carlton and his 6.44 ERA against the number one offense in the All-Time League.

Things are looking grim for Willow City, as they not only need two losses from one of the leaders, but they themselves have to win both of their games, and that means getting through Clayton Kershaw, he of the 3.18 ERA in a league where the average ERA is 5.76.

09-24-2019, 08:13 AM	#101
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	Playoff scenarios are sadly basic at this point: New York (12-4) and Canton (12-4) both clinch a spot in the championship series with a single win. Willow City (10-6) is two back with two to play, and they are already eliminated from home field in the championship series since one of New York or Canton is guaranteed a win in the final game of the season by virtue of them playing one another. This is good news, however, because it means that at least one of the two teams is guaranteed a loss. Willow City still needs the loser of that 18th game to lose their 17th game as well, and here are the candidates: New York (12-4) @ Baltimore (7-9) NY - Christy Mathewson (4-2, 5.36 ERA) BAL - Randy D. Johnson (3-1, 4.20 ERA) Once 7-4 and looking strong, Baltimore has taken an absolute nosedive, losing their last 5 consecutive games. New York, on the other hand, has won 6 of 7, and the only loss in that stretch was by one run. The first time these teams met, the Knights crushed the Steamers to the tune of 9-0; they chased Jacob deGrom with 8 runs before he could complete the 2nd inning, and NY starter Ed Walsh went the distance for a 6-hit, 0-walk shutout. Now we get to see the other pitching matchup, which decidedly favors Baltimore, as Randy Johnson has been much better than Jacob deGrom, who was recently demoted to the bullpen. Canton (12-4) @ Tallahassee (8-8) CAN - Dwight Gooden (1-3, 7.14 ERA) TAL - Steve Carlton (2-2, 6.44 ERA) After stumbling out the gate to a 1-2 record, Canton has been on fire winning 11 of 13 games - and they've done it by an average run differential of 4.23, so these aren't exactly close games. Tallahassee has had a late-season run at the playoffs derailed by losing 3 of their last 5, officially eliminating them for playoff consideration just this past weekend. The first time these two teams matched up, Tallahassee was on the losing end of a 10-3 whooping - but this time they don't have to face the vaunted Chris Sale, drawing Dwight Gooden and his 7+ ERA. Unfortunately, they are countering with Steve Carlton and his 6.44 ERA against the number one offense in the All-Time League. Things are looking grim for Willow City, as they not only need two losses from one of the leaders, but they themselves have to win both of their games, and that means getting through Clayton Kershaw, he of the 3.18 ERA in a league where the average ERA is 5.76. Last edited by Vince, Pt. II : 09-24-2019 at 08:13 AM.