I finally settled on a franchise, and it's with the Red Sox. I made one deal in the offseason, that brought me Jake Peavy (rumored to the Sox this past offseason), and in return I sent the Pads Crisp, Clement, and another minor leaguer. I know the trade wasn't the fairest, but I love pitching with Peavy in this game.
Anyways, i'm playing the second game of the season against the Royals, Peavy vs. Od. Perez. I started out on fire in the first, with Manny going yard to put me up 3-0. It seemed like smooth sailing for Peavy as well, as he stuck out 6 in the first 3 innings (strikingly like real life yesterday). So he is rolling until the 7th inning while I am still up 3-0, and all the sudden he implodes. At this point, he has given up no runs on 11 K's. However, I give up 2 base hits in a row, get the next two batters out, then give up a 2 run double to Teahan. I brought in Donnelly to end the inning, still up 2-0. Now, in the 8th, I bring in Timlin, who immediately lets the Royals tie it, and I bring in Okajima. The game goes to extras, and in the 12th inning, they win on a 2 out double.
I love how what can seem like a sure win all the sudden explodes into a loss, despite dominance for nearly seven innings. It wasn't cheap either, as they capitilized on my mistakes. When I made a mistake pitch down the middleish part of the plate, they hammered it. That was Peavy's issue, as I was painting the corners through 6 2/3, then I started to miss spots, and I wind up losing.
Anyways, i'm playing the second game of the season against the Royals, Peavy vs. Od. Perez. I started out on fire in the first, with Manny going yard to put me up 3-0. It seemed like smooth sailing for Peavy as well, as he stuck out 6 in the first 3 innings (strikingly like real life yesterday). So he is rolling until the 7th inning while I am still up 3-0, and all the sudden he implodes. At this point, he has given up no runs on 11 K's. However, I give up 2 base hits in a row, get the next two batters out, then give up a 2 run double to Teahan. I brought in Donnelly to end the inning, still up 2-0. Now, in the 8th, I bring in Timlin, who immediately lets the Royals tie it, and I bring in Okajima. The game goes to extras, and in the 12th inning, they win on a 2 out double.
I love how what can seem like a sure win all the sudden explodes into a loss, despite dominance for nearly seven innings. It wasn't cheap either, as they capitilized on my mistakes. When I made a mistake pitch down the middleish part of the plate, they hammered it. That was Peavy's issue, as I was painting the corners through 6 2/3, then I started to miss spots, and I wind up losing.
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