MLB 09 Just Broke My Heart...

[Clarityman]

In these final weeks before MLB 10 arrives, I've been playing 09 relentlessly, trying to accomplish some final feats I hadn't been able to nail down in the past year.

I just won the MVP with my RTS third basemen, having played every single game of my six year career. That was one of the biggest things I wanted to accomplish. The other has been throwing a no-hitter for that "Don't Hit Me" trophy.

So I'm playing Red Sox vs Twins and I pick Daisuke Matsuzaka for the hell of it. And I proceed to pitch the greatest game I've ever pitched, when I realize I have the no-no going in the fifth. I just keep pitchin', unafraid. Eighth inning I'm nervous, but I strike out the side. Ninth inning, back to back popups! ONE TO GO...

First pitch, I hang a fastball to Denard Span and he grounds it weakly up the middle to break up the no hitter.

I literally screamed "NOOOO" and my heart broke into a thousand shards.

A few weeks ago I posted for the first time on this board and asked, what was your favorite moment in MLB 09? Now I post again, in sadness, and ask: what was your most heart-breaking moment? Has anything ever made you shout out in horror? Please share. It will heal me.

[Scottdau]

Re: MLB 09 Just Broke My Heart...

In these final weeks before MLB 10 arrives, I've been playing 09 relentlessly, trying to accomplish some final feats I hadn't been able to nail down in the past year.

I just won the MVP with my RTS third basemen, having played every single game of my six year career. That was one of the biggest things I wanted to accomplish. The other has been throwing a no-hitter for that "Don't Hit Me" trophy.

So I'm playing Red Sox vs Twins and I pick Daisuke Matsuzaka for the hell of it. And I proceed to pitch the greatest game I've ever pitched, when I realize I have the no-no going in the fifth. I just keep pitchin', unafraid. Eighth inning I'm nervous, but I strike out the side. Ninth inning, back to back popups! ONE TO GO...

First pitch, I hang a fastball to Denard Span and he grounds it weakly up the middle to break up the no hitter.

I literally screamed "NOOOO" and my heart broke into a thousand shards.

A few weeks ago I posted for the first time on this board and asked, what was your favorite moment in MLB 09? Now I post again, in sadness, and ask: what was your most heart-breaking moment? Has anything ever made you shout out in horror? Please share. It will heal me.

Hey I just realize I can give him a red glove now. Oh yeah good story too.

[cubsfan128]

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in 08, i was pitching Jair Jurjenns with the braves and i had a no hitter going through 8 with 2 outs. i gave up a weak infield single to a speedy runner

[MIKEY93]

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Having a big lead then losing it & the game at the end. Also, having an 11-game losing streak.

[Spring Rubber]

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I was pitching with Carlos Zambrano @ Milwaukee this past year, and I had a perfect game going into the 7th, but I gave up a base hit with one out, and from there things spiraled out of control. From there, I went on to give up the tying run in that inning (I had only managed to score one run the entire game), so I had to pull out Zambrano because he was a wreck at this point. I managed to get out of that inning with a reliever (can't remember who) and maintain the tie, only to give up a walk-off solo homer off of Kevin Gregg in the 9th with one out. That was just a heartbreaking game - from near perfection to a loss, just like that. It sure would have helped if I could get the bats going, but for some reason, I just couldn't that game.

[oakland89]

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Downloading that first or second update last year which then screwed my whole franchise up 60+ games into the season...I never recovered...

[brewersfan84]

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I have the same exact thing happen to me every year, but it doesn't break my heart or anything like what you said. In a thousand pieces? Really?

[Clarityman]

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I have the same exact thing happen to me every year, but it doesn't break my heart or anything like what you said. In a thousand pieces? Really?

YES. A THOUSAND.

God, if I had only thrown the fastball higher in the zone and taken my chances with a fly ball...

[CommunityCollege]

Re: MLB 09 Just Broke My Heart...

In these final weeks before MLB 10 arrives, I've been playing 09 relentlessly, trying to accomplish some final feats I hadn't been able to nail down in the past year.

I just won the MVP with my RTS third basemen, having played every single game of my six year career. That was one of the biggest things I wanted to accomplish. The other has been throwing a no-hitter for that "Don't Hit Me" trophy.

So I'm playing Red Sox vs Twins and I pick Daisuke Matsuzaka for the hell of it. And I proceed to pitch the greatest game I've ever pitched, when I realize I have the no-no going in the fifth. I just keep pitchin', unafraid. Eighth inning I'm nervous, but I strike out the side. Ninth inning, back to back popups! ONE TO GO...

First pitch, I hang a fastball to Denard Span and he grounds it weakly up the middle to break up the no hitter.

I literally screamed "NOOOO" and my heart broke into a thousand shards.

A few weeks ago I posted for the first time on this board and asked, what was your favorite moment in MLB 09? Now I post again, in sadness, and ask: what was your most heart-breaking moment? Has anything ever made you shout out in horror? Please share. It will heal me.

I have had a handful of what you experienced with the MLB series. It's always when you think you have the upper hand that one ***hole has to ruin it for you and break up whatever you have going...and I always noticed it's either the pitcher batting or the scrub on the team that breaks it up

SMH

[woody2goody]

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I pitched 10 perfect innings with Gil Meche and managed to lose the game.

Also I remember giving up a 6 or 7 run lead in San Diego, and Brian Giles smashing one over the fence in the late going, possibly a grand slam. I didn't play the game for a week or so after that I don't think. I'd had 5 or 6 CPU comebacks in a row at that point.

However then I learned to pitch a bit better and it's not happened very often since then.

[PaulieMM]

Re: MLB 09 Just Broke My Heart...

In these final weeks before MLB 10 arrives, I've been playing 09 relentlessly, trying to accomplish some final feats I hadn't been able to nail down in the past year.

I just won the MVP with my RTS third basemen, having played every single game of my six year career. That was one of the biggest things I wanted to accomplish. The other has been throwing a no-hitter for that "Don't Hit Me" trophy.

So I'm playing Red Sox vs Twins and I pick Daisuke Matsuzaka for the hell of it. And I proceed to pitch the greatest game I've ever pitched, when I realize I have the no-no going in the fifth. I just keep pitchin', unafraid. Eighth inning I'm nervous, but I strike out the side. Ninth inning, back to back popups! ONE TO GO...

First pitch, I hang a fastball to Denard Span and he grounds it weakly up the middle to break up the no hitter.

I literally screamed "NOOOO" and my heart broke into a thousand shards.

A few weeks ago I posted for the first time on this board and asked, what was your favorite moment in MLB 09? Now I post again, in sadness, and ask: what was your most heart-breaking moment? Has anything ever made you shout out in horror? Please share. It will heal me.

First I'd like to say that this story was very well written.

I know how you feel as I've gone through a similar situation with Johan Santana. I didn't make it down to the 9th but I think it was the 8th if memory serves me.

Look at it this way, you still have time. Maybe you'll get that no hitter or perfect game in the next few weeks.

[theotherguy619]

Re: MLB 09 Just Broke My Heart...

In these final weeks before MLB 10 arrives, I've been playing 09 relentlessly, trying to accomplish some final feats I hadn't been able to nail down in the past year.

I just won the MVP with my RTS third basemen, having played every single game of my six year career. That was one of the biggest things I wanted to accomplish. The other has been throwing a no-hitter for that "Don't Hit Me" trophy.

So I'm playing Red Sox vs Twins and I pick Daisuke Matsuzaka for the hell of it. And I proceed to pitch the greatest game I've ever pitched, when I realize I have the no-no going in the fifth. I just keep pitchin', unafraid. Eighth inning I'm nervous, but I strike out the side. Ninth inning, back to back popups! ONE TO GO...

First pitch, I hang a fastball to Denard Span and he grounds it weakly up the middle to break up the no hitter.

I literally screamed "NOOOO" and my heart broke into a thousand shards.

A few weeks ago I posted for the first time on this board and asked, what was your favorite moment in MLB 09? Now I post again, in sadness, and ask: what was your most heart-breaking moment? Has anything ever made you shout out in horror? Please share. It will heal me.

I'll you do one better...

I was playing as the Reds against the Brewers last night, and had my perfect game broken up in the 6th. Can anybody guess how it happened? I WALKED THE PITCHER!!! Of course, the no hitter and the shutout were lost the next inning.

Homer Bailey of all people/

[Pared]

Re: MLB 09 Just Broke My Heart...

Ha, great thread. Thanks for sharing. These experiences make gaming the great hobby it is.

[PaulieMM]

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Ha, great thread. Thanks for sharing. These experiences make gaming the great hobby it is.

Agreed

[selahsdaddy]

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In a game in my franchise with the White Sox, Mark Buehrle gave up a bunt single to the leadoff hitter of the Royals to then pitch a perfect game for the remainder. The most unbelievable and sad thing I've had happen. I love when your pitcher gets in a groove and you're just "feeling" it!!