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abell1198 · 09-04-2013, 10:55 AM

Nothing is as thrilling as Opening Day! The beginning of Spring, the fresh start for all teams and the idea that a win on the first day of the season will translate into a successful season. As many have said, and continue to say, baseball is a marathon, not a sprint.

Regardless, the thrill of Opening Day remains, even for me while running this simulation. What will the top pitching match-ups be? How will some of the greatest players ever fare against even better competition? Will they rise to the occasion or fail to deliver on their promise?

The World Series League opened with some amazing lines on Opening Day!! Here are some of the highlights:

Ted Williams of the 1946 Red Sox goes 4-4 with 2 HR, 5 RBI in a 13-4 win over the '67 Red Sox.

Eddie Cicotte of the 1919 White Sox pitched a 3 hit complete game shutout over the '87 Twins, winning 6-0. 10 K, 0 BB

Ken Holtzman of the 1974 Oakland A's struck out 9 and walked 0, allowing only two hits while throwing a 1-0 complete game shutout over Dave Stewart's 1990 A's. Stewart had 7 K, 0 BB in the loss.

Whitey Ford's 1956 Yanks won 5-2 over Babe Ruth's 1916 Red Sox.

Curt Schilling's 2004 Red Sox outdueled Bret Saberhagen's '85 Royals, 1-0.

Lefty Grove led his 1930 Philadelphia Athletics to a 7-0 win over Justin Verlander and the 2012 Detroit Tigers.

John Smoltz strikes out 14, but gets no decision in the 1996 Atlanta Braves win over the 1948 Boston Braves, 1-0.

John Tudor of the 1985 Cardinals pitches a 3 hit complete game shutout over the 1961 Reds, striking out 8 and walking none.

Gil McDougald hits for the cycle as the '55 Yankees win 7-1 over the 1917 White Sox.

09-04-2013, 10:55 AM	#2
abell1198 All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 847	Opening Day!! Nothing is as thrilling as Opening Day! The beginning of Spring, the fresh start for all teams and the idea that a win on the first day of the season will translate into a successful season. As many have said, and continue to say, baseball is a marathon, not a sprint. Regardless, the thrill of Opening Day remains, even for me while running this simulation. What will the top pitching match-ups be? How will some of the greatest players ever fare against even better competition? Will they rise to the occasion or fail to deliver on their promise? The World Series League opened with some amazing lines on Opening Day!! Here are some of the highlights: Ted Williams of the 1946 Red Sox goes 4-4 with 2 HR, 5 RBI in a 13-4 win over the '67 Red Sox. Eddie Cicotte of the 1919 White Sox pitched a 3 hit complete game shutout over the '87 Twins, winning 6-0. 10 K, 0 BB Ken Holtzman of the 1974 Oakland A's struck out 9 and walked 0, allowing only two hits while throwing a 1-0 complete game shutout over Dave Stewart's 1990 A's. Stewart had 7 K, 0 BB in the loss. Whitey Ford's 1956 Yanks won 5-2 over Babe Ruth's 1916 Red Sox. Curt Schilling's 2004 Red Sox outdueled Bret Saberhagen's '85 Royals, 1-0. Lefty Grove led his 1930 Philadelphia Athletics to a 7-0 win over Justin Verlander and the 2012 Detroit Tigers. John Smoltz strikes out 14, but gets no decision in the 1996 Atlanta Braves win over the 1948 Boston Braves, 1-0. John Tudor of the 1985 Cardinals pitches a 3 hit complete game shutout over the 1961 Reds, striking out 8 and walking none. Gil McDougald hits for the cycle as the '55 Yankees win 7-1 over the 1917 White Sox.