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Art Deco · 01-09-2022, 09:32 AM

Game 1: Going into the playoffs we have a bit of a bullpen problem, as Kikuo Kawase gave up 4 runs in the 9th to turn a 6-4 win into a 9-6 loss in the first game of the doubleheader at Rogers Centre. We were the home team due it to being a rainout makeup and Kawase had his second straight meltdown in a season that has been way below his normal standards. His 9 blown saves are equivalent to the last three years combined and his 3.71 ERA is mind-boggling considering his ERAs added together from the last 3 seasons are 2.76. We're going to have to stick with him because the other options (Ed Pretty, Chris Williams) haven't been lights-out themselves. As for the rest of the game, Danny Romero went 7 9 4 4 3 5 to finish the year 13-5, 3.66 with 14 no-decisions, Jose Mendez drove in a pair and Jeff Baez hit HR #13.

Game 2: The Rays took the nightcap 7-1 behind another fine outing from Brad Jackson, who closes out the year as the Cy Young favorite having gone 23-3, 2.84 after today's 7 7 1 1 2 5 outing. Jackson tied Nate Thompson in 2036 for the club single-season win record of 23. A 5-run 6th won it for Tampa Bay with Josh Alexander hitting a 2-run shot (#34) and Andy Ruggles (#37) going back-to-back with him. Jon Callahan added his 2nd longball.

Game 3: Tampa Bay took a 7-6 win behind big games from Seth Williams and Josh Alexander. Williams, who should be the unanimous choice for rookie of the year, drove in 3 with a pair of doubles and went over the 100-RBI mark (to go with hitting .340 and 20 HR) and Alexander hit his 35th HR while knocking in 3 as well. Jordan Perez was terrible (4 9 5 5 4 1) but Vinny Willard got his 8th win with 3 innings of relief and Chris Williams got the final batter of the game for save #9.

Game 4: The way that the bullpen has gone this year, especially in the second half, it was fitting that the regular season finale ended with a blown lead in the late innings as Toronto took a 4-3 win. It was 3-2 Rays going into the 8th and we were hoping to give Kikuo Kawase a save opportunity to convert going into the playoffs, but Chris Williams and Ed Pretty beat him to blowing it by combining to allow 2 in the 8th. Their follies cost Jon Harbour a win as he turned in an excellent fill-in start (7 6 2 2 1 2). Jimmy Leonard (#25) and Tony Cordova (#3) homered. Mike Willis stole his 40th base to win the AL SB crown while Brad Jackson's 2.84 was also the best in the junior circuit.

Final Regular Season Team Record: 112-50. Next up: the ALDS against either the Yankees or Orioles.

MLB Playoff Race Update: The Mets won on Friday night to clinch the 2nd NL wild card, the only playoff spot up for grabs so it was a meaningless final weekend around the big leagues.

01-09-2022, 09:32 AM	#1598
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,011	September 27-29, 2041: at Toronto (4) Game 1: Going into the playoffs we have a bit of a bullpen problem, as Kikuo Kawase gave up 4 runs in the 9th to turn a 6-4 win into a 9-6 loss in the first game of the doubleheader at Rogers Centre. We were the home team due it to being a rainout makeup and Kawase had his second straight meltdown in a season that has been way below his normal standards. His 9 blown saves are equivalent to the last three years combined and his 3.71 ERA is mind-boggling considering his ERAs added together from the last 3 seasons are 2.76. We're going to have to stick with him because the other options (Ed Pretty, Chris Williams) haven't been lights-out themselves. As for the rest of the game, Danny Romero went 7 9 4 4 3 5 to finish the year 13-5, 3.66 with 14 no-decisions, Jose Mendez drove in a pair and Jeff Baez hit HR #13. Game 2: The Rays took the nightcap 7-1 behind another fine outing from Brad Jackson, who closes out the year as the Cy Young favorite having gone 23-3, 2.84 after today's 7 7 1 1 2 5 outing. Jackson tied Nate Thompson in 2036 for the club single-season win record of 23. A 5-run 6th won it for Tampa Bay with Josh Alexander hitting a 2-run shot (#34) and Andy Ruggles (#37) going back-to-back with him. Jon Callahan added his 2nd longball. Game 3: Tampa Bay took a 7-6 win behind big games from Seth Williams and Josh Alexander. Williams, who should be the unanimous choice for rookie of the year, drove in 3 with a pair of doubles and went over the 100-RBI mark (to go with hitting .340 and 20 HR) and Alexander hit his 35th HR while knocking in 3 as well. Jordan Perez was terrible (4 9 5 5 4 1) but Vinny Willard got his 8th win with 3 innings of relief and Chris Williams got the final batter of the game for save #9. Game 4: The way that the bullpen has gone this year, especially in the second half, it was fitting that the regular season finale ended with a blown lead in the late innings as Toronto took a 4-3 win. It was 3-2 Rays going into the 8th and we were hoping to give Kikuo Kawase a save opportunity to convert going into the playoffs, but Chris Williams and Ed Pretty beat him to blowing it by combining to allow 2 in the 8th. Their follies cost Jon Harbour a win as he turned in an excellent fill-in start (7 6 2 2 1 2). Jimmy Leonard (#25) and Tony Cordova (#3) homered. Mike Willis stole his 40th base to win the AL SB crown while Brad Jackson's 2.84 was also the best in the junior circuit. Final Regular Season Team Record: 112-50. Next up: the ALDS against either the Yankees or Orioles. MLB Playoff Race Update: The Mets won on Friday night to clinch the 2nd NL wild card, the only playoff spot up for grabs so it was a meaningless final weekend around the big leagues. Last edited by Art Deco; 01-09-2022 at 09:34 AM.