TSM All-Time Baseball Tournament

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2001 Seattle Mariners (Criplercrosface9) vs. 2003 Atlanta Braves (Fokai)

 

'01 Mariners 5, '03 Braves 4

WP: Joel Pineiro (1-0)

LP: John Smoltz (0-1)

 

Gary Sheffield hit a two-run home run in the first to give the Braves the lead. Marcus Giles added a solo home run in the third to make it a 3-0 game. Edgar Martinez's solo homer in the fourth cut the lead to 3-1. Chipper Jones hit an RBI double in the top of the sixth, and John Olerud countered with an RBI single in the bottom of the inning. Leading 4-2 in the ninth, John Smoltz walked John Olerud to lead off an inning. Olerud advanced to second on Jay Buhner's groundout and scored on Dan Wilson's single, cutting the lead to 4-3. Smoltz threw two wild pitches to advance Wilson to third, and Wilson scored on Ichiro's single. Ichiro stole second and scored on Carlos Guillen's single to win the game.

 

'01 Mariners 8, '03 Braves 6

WP: Jeff Nelson (1-0)

LP: Darren Holmes (0-2)

Sv: Kazuhiro Sasaki (2)

 

The Mariners scored four in the first inning, capped by a two-run double off the bat of Mark McLemore. The Braves battled back however, tying the game on Chipper Jones' two-run home run in the sixth. The Mariners broke the tie in the seventh when Dan Wilson tagged Ray King for a two-run double. David Bell added an RBI double to add an insurance run.

 

'03 Braves 5, '01 Mariners 1

WP: Greg Maddux (2-1)

LP: Paul Abbott (0-1)

 

The Braves scored two runs in both the first and second innings, and Andruw Jones added a solo home run in the third.

 

'01 Mariners 5, '03 Braves 2

WP: Freddy Garcia (2-0)

LP: Russ Ortiz (2-1)

Sv: Arthur Rhodes (1)

 

Marcus Giles tied the game in the fourth inning with a two-run single. The Mariners took the lead in the fifth on Ichiro's RBI single, followed by Bret Boone's RBI single. Roberto Hernandez walked in an insurance run in the eighth inning.

 

'03 Braves 6, '01 Mariners 1

WP: Mike Hampton (2-0)

LP: Jamie Moyer (1-1)

 

Gary Sheffield collected three RBIs including a two-run home run as the Braves cruised to victory.

 

'03 Braves 8, '01 Mariners 4

WP: Horacio Ramirez (1-0)

LP: Aaron Sele (0-1)

 

Julio Franco collected three RBIs, led by two doubles. Edgar Martinez homered for the Mariners in a losing effort.

 

'01 Mariners 3, '03 Braves 1

WP: Joel Pineiro (2-0)

LP: Greg Maddux (2-2)

Sv: Kazuhiro Sasaki (3)

 

Mike Cameron broke the game open in the sixth with a two-run home run, and the Mariners held on to win the game.

 

'01 Mariners win series 4-3

 

The Braves never enjoyed a real chance to employ closer John Smoltz in a meaningful fashion. The Mariners advance to the quarterfinals.

 

Up Next: '72 A's vs. '94 Expos

[Smartly Pretty 0]

sounds like a kind of boring series, excluding game 1.

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1972 Oakland Athletics (Porter) vs. 1994 Montreal Expos (CanadianChris)

 

'94 Expos 8, '72 Athletics 5

WP: Jeff Fassero (1-1)

LP: Blue Moon Odom (1-1)

Sv: John Wetteland (3)

 

Larry Walker hit two home runs and five RBIs as the Expos grabbed an 8-1 lead. The Expos battled back to bring the tying run to the plate in the ninth, but Reggie Jackson struck out and Mike Epstein flied to center to end the game.

 

'94 Expos 6, '72 Athletics 4

WP: Tim Scott (1-0)

LP: Catfish Hunter (0-1)

Sv: John Wetteland (4)

 

Darren Fletcher hit two home runs and drove in three RBIs. His two-run home run in the fourth capped a four run inning. Marquis Grissom gave the Expos the lead in the seventh on a sacrifice fly.

 

'94 Expos 2, '72 Athletics 0 (10 Innings)

WP: Jeff Shaw (1-0)

LP: Bob Locker (0-1)

Sv: John Wetteland (5)

 

Marquis Grissom and Cliff Floyd hit back-to-back RBI singles in the top of the tenth inning to give the Expos the lead.

 

'72 Athletics 1, '94 Expos 0

WP: Vida Blue (2-0)

LP: Ken Hill (2-1)

Sv: Rollie Fingers (3)

 

Angel Manguel's RBI single with two outs in the eighth inning scored the only run of the game.

 

'94 Expos 8, '72 Athletics 1

WP: Jeff Fassero (2-1)

LP: Rollie Fingers (0-1)

 

This game was not a blowout. The Expos held a 1-0 lead in the eighth when Dave Duncan tied the game with a solo home run. Rollie Fingers collapsed in the ninth, allowing the go-ahead run to score on Moises Alou's RBI single and then the floodgates opened on a three-run home run by Darren Fletcher. The Expos scored three more runs in the inning.

 

1994 Expos win series 4-1

 

This series turned into a pitchers' battle once it switched to Oakland for games 3-5. In the 106 year history of the American League, 1972 ranks 105th in terms of runs per game. In any case, the '94 Expos now advance to play the 2001 Mariners.

 

Up Next: '10 A's vs. '76 Reds

[CanadianChris 0]

Yeah, baby.

[USC Wuz Robbed! 0]

Horseshit.

[CanadianChris 0]

Better pitching beats better hitting, I guess.

[USC Wuz Robbed! 0]

Jeff Fassero and Jeff Shaw are better than what A's had to offer? Ok.

 

edit: Though I was being mildly sarcastic over my disapproval. The 94 Expos are considerably one of the best teams in history, so hey, glad we went down to them as opposed to an Astros team or something.

[HarleyQuinn 0]

I'm calling the over/under on 1 run games in my series at 3...

[Dandy 0]

Let's see if the Big Red Machine can put up some runs in the dead ball era.

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1910 Philadelphia Athletics (Harley Quinn) vs. 1976 Cincinnati Reds (Imarkout4eldandy)

 

'10 Athletics 4, '76 Reds 3

WP: Harry Krause (1-0)

LP: Rawley Eastwick (0-1)

 

Trailing 3-1 in the 8th, the A's rallied for two runs. Eddie Collins tripled in a run, and scored on Frank Baker's squeeze bunt. The A's scored the winning run on an RBI single from Ira Thomas.

 

For the record, Frank Baker did not receive the nickname "Home Run" until the 1911 World Series.

 

'76 Reds 10, '10 Athletics 1

WP: Gary Nolan (2-0)

LP: Eddie Plank (1-2)

 

The Reds took a 5-1 lead into the ninth and teed off relief pitcher Tommy Atkins for five more runs. Joe Morgan collected four RBIs in the victory.

 

'10 Athletics 10, '76 Reds 2

WP: Jack Coombs (2-1)

LP: Jack Billingham (0-2)

 

Harry Davis collected four RBIs and Jack Lapp added two of his own in a blowout victory.

 

'76 Reds 4, '10 Athletics 3

WP: Pat Zachry (3-0)

LP: Chief Bender (2-1)

Sv: Rawley Eastwick (3)

 

Tony Perez's two-run double in the fourth gave the Reds the lead, which they never relinquished.

 

'76 Reds 8, '10 Athletics 2

WP: Fred Norman (1-1)

LP: Cy Morgan (0-1)

 

Johnny Bench collected four RBIs, two on a double and two on a home run.

 

'76 Reds 6, '10 Athletics 1

WP: Gary Nolan (3-0)

LP: Eddie Plank (1-3)

 

Tony Perez collected three RBIs and Johnny Bench added two of his own. Leading 3-0 in the seventh, the Reds put this game out of reach with a hit batsmen and two straight hits with the bases loaded in the seventh.

 

'76 Reds win series 4-2

 

A solid performance from the '76 Reds. They are a dangerous team because their style adapts well to practically any baseball environment. The Reds advance to the quarterfinals.

 

Up Next: '06 Twins vs. '98 Astros

[Dandy 0]

Wow! I was worried about scoring due to the '10 A's series in the previous round. Glad to see we move on.

[HarleyQuinn 0]

Awww

[Vern Gagne 0]

It's on '98 Astros.

[vivalaultra 0]

Damn straight it's on, naught-six Twinkies! Moises Alou is comin' for you!

[Vern Gagne 0]

Watch for the treadmills Moises.

[vivalaultra 0]

In addition to pissing on his hands, Moises will also piss on his Nikes to make sure he has enough grip so he doesn't do THAT again...

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2006 Minnesota Twins (Vern Gagne) vs. 1998 Houston Astros (vivalaultra)

 

'06 Twins 2, '98 Astros 0

WP: Francisco Liriano (2-0)

LP: Shane Reynolds (1-1)

Sv: Joe Nathan (5)

 

Liriano dominated, giving up two hits over seven innings and striking out nine. Torii Hunter hit a solo home run in the seventh and Joe Mauer added an RBI triple in the eighth.

 

'06 Twins 12, '98 Astros 10 (12 Innings)

WP: Juan Rincon (2-1)

LP: Mike Magnante (0-1)

Sv: Dennys Reyes (1)

 

Both teams scored three runs in the first inning thanks to a total of five home runs. The Twins seemingly put the game away with a five run sixth to give them a 10-5 lead. The Twins battled back however. Carl Everett hit a three-run home run in the seventh to cut the lead to one, and Craig Biggio hit an RBI single to tie the game. The Twins took the lead in the 12th on Lew Ford's RBI single, and Joe Mauer added an insurance run on a sacrifice fly. Both Joe Nathan and Billy Wagner pitched two scoreless innings in the interim.

 

'06 Twins 9, '98 Astros 5

WP: Johan Santana (3-0)

LP: Mike Hampton (1-1)

 

The Twins took a 9-0 lead into the ninth but Scott Baker allowed five runs to make the game appear closer than it was. Michael Cuddyer hit a double and home run and collected three RBIs in the victory. Craig Biggio hit an inside-the-park home run in the loss.

 

'06 Twins 4, '98 Astros 3

WP: Juan Rincon (3-1)

LP: Randy Johnson (2-1)

Sv: Joe Nathan (6)

 

The Astros carried a 3-2 lead into the eighth inning. With two outs, Justin Morneau singled and Torii Hunter hit a two-run home run to put the Twins in the lead. Joe Nathan locked down yet another save and the Twins too the victory.

 

2006 Twins win series 4-0

 

The Twins have now won eleven consecutive games, dominating some great teams in the process. The Twins now advance to play the '76 Reds in the quarterfinals.

 

Up Next: Black Sox vs. '98 Yankees

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Man, this round has been filled with lopsided series. I highly doubt the 1919 Sox have a shot in hell against the 98 Yankees.

[Dandy 0]

Any chance Santana and Liriano are put on the DL for the series with the Reds? Please?

[vivalaultra 0]

Hiss! Boo!

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1998 New York Yankees (Cena's Writer) vs. 1919 Chicago White Sox (2Gold)

 

'98 Yankees 10, '19 White Sox 9

WP: Mariano Rivera (1-0)

LP: Bill James (0-1)

 

The White Sox took an early 6-1 lead by the fourth inning. Scott Brosius got the Yankees within one with a grand slam in the fourth. The game remained 6-5 until the eighth when Tino Martinez tied the game with a solo home run. Mariano Rivera came in for the ninth but pitched badly, surrendering three runs. Grover Lowdermilk pitched worse, giving up three runs after just four batters. James came in, picked Bernie Williams off first base and retired Chili Davis. A walk to Tino Martinez and two consecutive hits plated a run for the Yankees, winning the game.

 

'98 Yankees 3, '19 White Sox 1

WP: Orlando Hernandez (1-1)

LP: Eddie Cicotte (2-1)

Sv: Mariano Rivera (2)

 

Chuck Knoblauch broke a scoreless tie in the sixth with a solo home run, and Chili Davis added a two-run home run of his own. Eddie Cicotte pitched a complete game in the loss.

 

'98 Yankees 7, '19 White Sox 3

WP: David Cone (2-0)

LP: Lefty Williams (0-3)

 

You get the feeling Lefty is not a big game pitcher. He surrendered four first inning runs but settled down, leaving only for a pinch-hitter in the fifth. The White Sox pulled to within one run in the sixth, but Jorge Posada and Darryl Strawberry hit back-to-back home runs in the seventh to give the Yankees a four-run lead. The Yankees shut down the Sox the rest of the way.

 

'98 Yankees 3, '19 White Sox 0

WP: David Wells (2-0)

LP: Dickie Kerr (2-1)

Sv: Mariano Rivera (3)

 

Tino Martinez and Jorge Posada picked up RBIs in the fourth inning to give the Yankees the lead. A third run scored on a double play in the sixth.

 

1998 Yankees win series 4-0

 

The White Sox had good frontline talent but little depth. The Yankees dominated in the late innings thanks to their bullpen and bench. The Yankees advance to play a Red Sox team to be determined.

 

Up Next: '46 Red Sox vs. '04 Red Sox

[Cheech Tremendous 0]

It's like a mother having to pick her favorite child.

[Vern Gagne 0]

Al, why do you think these series have gotten worse?

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Al, why do you think these series have gotten worse?

I think it just happens. The next three series run 6, 7 and 6 games respectively.

[Brett Favre 0]

This thread needs some pics.

 

 

After beating the White Sox.

 

 

Last look at the field.

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This thread needs some pics.

 

 

After beating the White Sox.

 

 

Last look at the field.

 

Here's something for you...

 

 

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1946 Boston Red Sox (humanoid92) vs. 2004 Boston Red Sox (Just John)

 

'04 Red Sox 6, '46 Red Sox 0

WP: Bronson Arroyo (1-1)

LP: Joe Dobson (1-1)

 

Manny Ramirez collected three RBIs and Johnny Damon added two in the victory. A four-run eighth led by Manny's home run sealed the victory.

 

'46 Red Sox 7, '04 Red Sox 2

WP: Tex Hughson (2-1)

LP: Derek Lowe (0-1)

 

Dom Dimaggio and Rudy York picked up two RBIs apiece in the victory. Tex Hughson pitched a complete game in the victory.

 

'04 Red Sox 8, '46 Red Sox 2

WP: Pedro Martinez (2-0)

LP: Wes Ferriss (0-2)

Sv: Curtis Leskanic (1)

 

Bill Mueller's three-run home run in the eighth inning gave the '04 club a commanding 7-2 victory. They tacked on an insurance run later in the inning, and went on to win.

 

'46 Red Sox 15, '04 Red Sox 9

WP: Mickey Harris (1-1)

LP: Curt Schilling (2-1)

Sv: Bob Klinger (2)

 

Curt Schilling surrendered five runs in the first inning and eight runs in four. Six different '46 Sox collected two or three RBIs. Johnny Pesky hit a rare home run in the fourth.

 

'46 Red Sox 4, '04 Red Sox 1

WP: Joe Dobson (2-1)

LP: Bronson Arroyo (1-2)

Sv: Earl Johnson (1)

 

Hitting under .100 for the tournament coming in, Wally Moses exploded for two home runs. Dom Dimaggio added a home run and two RBIs of his own. The '46 Sox lead three games to two, heading back to 1946 Fenway.

 

'46 Red Sox 2, '04 Red Sox 1

WP: Tex Hughson (3-1)

LP: Derek Lowe (0-2)

Sv: Bob Klinger (3)

 

Jason Varitek gave the '04 club a 1-0 lead with a solo home run in the second. In the bottom of the second however, an Orlando Cabrera error with two outs allowed Bobby Doerr to reach base, and two consecutive singles scored Doerr. Dom Dimaggio's RBI single in the third gave the '46 club the lead. In the eighth Dave Roberts reached base and stole second, but Johnny Damon struck out, Orlando Cabrera grounded out and Manny Ramirez struck out. The '04 club again threatened in the ninth but were unable to tie the game.

 

'46 Red Sox win series 4-2

 

The '46 Red Sox actually had the second highest winning percentage in club history but are largely passed over because of their World Series loss. That loss was a one-run loss in game seven. In this series they neutralized the bat of David Ortiz, who failed to continue his clutch hitting antics (See how this works). The '46 Sox advance to challenge the '98 Yankees.

 

Up Next: '86 Mets vs. '84 Tigers

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I'll get over the loss, as long as the '46 Sox beat the piss out of the '98 Yanks.

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1986 New York Mets (naiwf) vs. 1984 Detroit Tigers (MFerXtreme87)

 

This is the only occurance I am aware of where the same player (Howard Johnson) plays for both clubs.

 

'86 Mets 4, '84 Tigers 1

WP: Bob Ojeda (1-1)

LP: Jack Morris (0-1)

Sv: Roger McDowell (3)

 

Darryl Strawberry's two-run home run in the second gave the Mets all the runs they needed. Bob Ojeda gave up just one run in eight weeks of work.

 

'84 Tigers 3, '86 Mets 2

WP: Dan Petry (2-0)

LP: Sid Fernandez (1-1)

Sv: Willie Hernandez (2)

 

Back-to-back doubles from Darrell Evans and Larry Herndon in the fifth gave the Tigers a 2-0 lead and they held on for the win.

 

'86 Mets 8, '84 Tigers 0

WP: Dwight Gooden (3-0)

LP: Milt Wilcox (0-1)

 

Ray Knight's three-run home run gave the Mets a 5-0 lead in the sixth inning. Gary Carter added two RBIs of his own and Doc Gooden pitched seven scoreless innings.

 

'84 Tigers 4, '86 Mets 1

WP: Juan Berenguer (1-0)

LP: Ron Darling (1-2)

Sv: Willie Hernandez (3)

 

The Mets took an early lead on Gary Carter's sacrifice fly. The Tigers tied the game in the fifth thanks to a solo home run by Darrell Evans. Lance Parrish drove in a run on a groundout in the sixth, and Lou Whitaker drove in two runs with a double in the seventh.

 

'84 Tigers 4, '86 Mets 3

WP: Jack Morris (1-1)

LP: Bobby Ojeda (1-2)

Sv: Willie Hernandez (4)

 

Tied 2-2 in the seventh, a two-out error by Rafael Santana allowed two runs to score. The Mets loaded the bases in the ninth and brought a run across, but Willie Hernandez induced a groundout from Lenny Dykstra to end the game.

 

'86 Mets 2, '84 Tigers 1

WP: Sid Fernandez (2-1)

LP: Dan Petry (2-1)

Sv: Roger McDowell (4)

 

Solo home runs from Darryl Strawberry and Lenny Dykstra gave the Mets a 2-0 lead. The Tigers threatened in the ninth and scored a run, but Roger McDowell shut the door to force a game seven.

 

'86 Mets 6, '84 Tigers 3

WP: Dwight Gooden (4-0)

LP: Milt Wilcox (0-2)

Sv: Roger McDowell (5)

 

Lance Parrish hit a three-run home run to give the Tigers an early lead. In the second however, a two-out single by Doc Gooden extended the inning for Lenny Dykstra, who hit a game-tying three-run home run to tie the game. Lenny Dykstra hit a second home run and Gary Carter hit one as well. Dwight Gooden shut down the Tigers after the rough first inning to lock down the victory.

 

'86 Mets win series 4-3

 

These games were won in the early innings as both bullpens shut down their opponents. The Mets await the winner of the Braves/Astros series.

 

Up Next: 2004 Astros vs. 1995 Braves

[HarleyQuinn 0]

Did Billy Beane do anything? *ducks*