Re: MLB The Show 18 Franchise Discussion Thread
Wrapped up the first series V the Brewers, winning games 1 & 3.
Perdimo started the second game pitching against Chacin and was solid until; with two out he walked Braun and loaded the bases in the 6th (on his 95th pitch). Scores were 0-0 and Perdimo had 10SO, so I thought he could pitch out of trouble,
Next batter up was Moose Tacos who hit a grand slam
I ended up losing 6-1.
Game 3 (Richard Vs Suter) was set to be another tight game where it'd come down to one play like the last two games, but the brewers jumped all over Richard in the 1st piling on 4 runs and batting around. A solo home run from Santiago in the 5th made the score 5-0 and the route was on.
In the 6th Vasquez hit a solo HR on a 10 pitch at bat, and that there was the turning point.
After going down 1-2-3 in less than 10 pitches, Suter returned and still looked shaky after the Vasquez at bat.
Berroa went down on a first pitch loud out to deep left. Pirela singled to right. Happ homered to left, 5-3. Renfroe was walked on the next AB and that bought Myers up to the plate who blasted a 417ft HR to centre field to tie up the game.
Scores stayed the same until extra innings. Problem was I was down to only one pitcher in my bullpen, Yates the closer who came out and closed the door on the top of the 12th.
Knebel was summoned, and I pretty much thought I was screwed. I've never got a hit off the guy ever, and I didn't want to burn my closer, so entering the 12th with visions of making Renfroe pitch the 13th... i went to work.
Spangenburg was walked. Galvis was hit by a pitch and suddenly there was two on, no outs. Ajuei pinch hit for Yates (making it official, if i don't score here, Renfroe is my pitcher) and hit a rocket to deep right which the RF Santiago? some how reeled in...Spanger tagged up to third. one out.
Berroa my rookie 3B (based on me) was 0.83 & .125 OB for the series and got his first major league hit in his previous AB. Facing Knebel he squared up a 2-2 pitch and blasted it back up between the pitcher's legs for a walk off RBI single.
Such a fun series full of highs & lows and dramatic twists.
I think I need to really start looking at my two stud prospects Meijr & Franmil for some bullpen help ... or another starter to go with King Felix. At 24 years old Perdomo is probably still another season or two away from dominating as our ace, although he does have some wicked stuff and a beautiful action.
We're back at home for a 4-game series Vs the rockies, which will stretch my already tired and not very competent bullpen.
Wrapped up the first series V the Brewers, winning games 1 & 3.
Perdimo started the second game pitching against Chacin and was solid until; with two out he walked Braun and loaded the bases in the 6th (on his 95th pitch). Scores were 0-0 and Perdimo had 10SO, so I thought he could pitch out of trouble,
Next batter up was Moose Tacos who hit a grand slam
I ended up losing 6-1.
Game 3 (Richard Vs Suter) was set to be another tight game where it'd come down to one play like the last two games, but the brewers jumped all over Richard in the 1st piling on 4 runs and batting around. A solo home run from Santiago in the 5th made the score 5-0 and the route was on.
In the 6th Vasquez hit a solo HR on a 10 pitch at bat, and that there was the turning point.
After going down 1-2-3 in less than 10 pitches, Suter returned and still looked shaky after the Vasquez at bat.
Berroa went down on a first pitch loud out to deep left. Pirela singled to right. Happ homered to left, 5-3. Renfroe was walked on the next AB and that bought Myers up to the plate who blasted a 417ft HR to centre field to tie up the game.
Scores stayed the same until extra innings. Problem was I was down to only one pitcher in my bullpen, Yates the closer who came out and closed the door on the top of the 12th.
Knebel was summoned, and I pretty much thought I was screwed. I've never got a hit off the guy ever, and I didn't want to burn my closer, so entering the 12th with visions of making Renfroe pitch the 13th... i went to work.
Spangenburg was walked. Galvis was hit by a pitch and suddenly there was two on, no outs. Ajuei pinch hit for Yates (making it official, if i don't score here, Renfroe is my pitcher) and hit a rocket to deep right which the RF Santiago? some how reeled in...Spanger tagged up to third. one out.
Berroa my rookie 3B (based on me) was 0.83 & .125 OB for the series and got his first major league hit in his previous AB. Facing Knebel he squared up a 2-2 pitch and blasted it back up between the pitcher's legs for a walk off RBI single.
Such a fun series full of highs & lows and dramatic twists.
I think I need to really start looking at my two stud prospects Meijr & Franmil for some bullpen help ... or another starter to go with King Felix. At 24 years old Perdomo is probably still another season or two away from dominating as our ace, although he does have some wicked stuff and a beautiful action.
We're back at home for a 4-game series Vs the rockies, which will stretch my already tired and not very competent bullpen.
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