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luckymann · 09-20-2023, 06:22 AM

Game 1 in Oakland

Vida Blue (22-5, 1.79) v Dock Ellis (12-11, 3.77)

A tentative start to this series sees us grab the early advantage in a low-scoring affair. Ellis is fantastic, allowing just a run on three over 6+ to win a tight points decision over Blue. Gibbon wobbles a bit but we scrape home by a run in the end.

Game 2 in Oakland

Catfish Hunter (14-12, 3.73) v Joe Coleman (17-3, 1.83)

Pirates lead series 1-0

Just goes to show how much different these post-season games can be to those in the regular season, as Joe Coleman struggles again and they beat us fairly handily. We score late to make the 6-3 final look closer than it ever is in reality, with Bert Campaneris leading their offence with a jack and 4 RBI.

Game 3 in Pittsburgh

Woodie Fryman (13-6, 2.24) v Rick Wise (14-7, 2.92)

Series tied 1-1

We look cooked for 25 outs in this one, but thankfully they never get the 26th as a 3-run walkoff double by Manny Sanguillen saves our bacon. Woodie Fryman has some radar calibration issues, walking 5 over his 6, but showing true grit to keep them to just the pair of runs. These guys are looking to send me to an early grave with all this, but if they can pull the magic trick just twice more then I doubt I’ll have too much of a problem with it.

Game 4 in Pittsburgh

Bill Singer (11-12, 4.03) v Ernie McAnally (10-5, 4.14)

Pirates lead series 2-1

A dominant and controlled performance with both bat and ball earns us a 7-1 victory in this one and leaves us needing just one more win to take the prize. Bill Singer has been better of late and is fantastic here over 7, while Rose has 4 hits and Pops pops out a 3-run special to keep the scorers busy.

Game 5 in Pittsburgh

Dock Ellis (2-0, 1.46) v Vida Blue (1-1, 3.31)

Pirates lead series 3-1

A huge ask up against one of the game’s best right now, but to get it done here in Pittsburgh tonight is so much preferable to the alternative. Sadly, it’s not to be as Blue is simply magnificent in a shutout performance that takes us back to Oakland for the final game or games of the season.

Game 6 in Oakland

Woodie Fryman (1-0, 0.90) v Rick Wise (0-1, 6.30)

A's lead series 3-2

He neither pitches all that well nor gets the win, but it is most appropriate that Joe Coleman is our starter tonight as we grind out a dogged 5-4 win and lock down our club’s 25th Championship. The game ebbs and flows and the lead changes hands a number of times before a run-scoring triple by Roberto Clemente in the 9th – his 4th hit of the game to complete the cycle – gives us a 5-4 lead and Joe Gibbon closes it out without incident. Pete Rose is named MVP.

For all the kiddies out there, the lesson is this: never doubt your guys—there’s a reason they are called players. A superb effort from the group.

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09-20-2023, 06:22 AM	#2285
luckymann Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 13,768	1971 World Series Recap Game 1 in Oakland *Vida Blue (22-5, 1.79) v Dock Ellis (12-11, 3.77)* A tentative start to this series sees us grab the early advantage in a low-scoring affair. Ellis is fantastic, allowing just a run on three over 6+ to win a tight points decision over Blue. Gibbon wobbles a bit but we scrape home by a run in the end. Game 2 in Oakland *Catfish Hunter (14-12, 3.73) v Joe Coleman (17-3, 1.83)* Pirates lead series 1-0 Just goes to show how much different these post-season games can be to those in the regular season, as Joe Coleman struggles again and they beat us fairly handily. We score late to make the 6-3 final look closer than it ever is in reality, with Bert Campaneris leading their offence with a jack and 4 RBI. Game 3 in Pittsburgh *Woodie Fryman (13-6, 2.24) v Rick Wise (14-7, 2.92)* Series tied 1-1 We look cooked for 25 outs in this one, but thankfully they never get the 26th as a 3-run walkoff double by Manny Sanguillen saves our bacon. Woodie Fryman has some radar calibration issues, walking 5 over his 6, but showing true grit to keep them to just the pair of runs. These guys are looking to send me to an early grave with all this, but if they can pull the magic trick just twice more then I doubt I’ll have too much of a problem with it. Game 4 in Pittsburgh *Bill Singer (11-12, 4.03) v Ernie McAnally (10-5, 4.14)* Pirates lead series 2-1 A dominant and controlled performance with both bat and ball earns us a 7-1 victory in this one and leaves us needing just one more win to take the prize. Bill Singer has been better of late and is fantastic here over 7, while Rose has 4 hits and Pops pops out a 3-run special to keep the scorers busy. Game 5 in Pittsburgh *Dock Ellis (2-0, 1.46) v Vida Blue (1-1, 3.31)* Pirates lead series 3-1 A huge ask up against one of the game’s best right now, but to get it done here in Pittsburgh tonight is so much preferable to the alternative. Sadly, it’s not to be as Blue is simply magnificent in a shutout performance that takes us back to Oakland for the final game or games of the season. Game 6 in Oakland *Woodie Fryman (1-0, 0.90) v Rick Wise (0-1, 6.30)* A's lead series 3-2 He neither pitches all that well nor gets the win, but it is most appropriate that Joe Coleman is our starter tonight as we grind out a dogged 5-4 win and lock down our club’s 25th Championship. The game ebbs and flows and the lead changes hands a number of times before a run-scoring triple by Roberto Clemente in the 9th – his 4th hit of the game to complete the cycle – gives us a 5-4 lead and Joe Gibbon closes it out without incident. Pete Rose is named MVP. For all the kiddies out there, the lesson is this: never doubt your guys—there’s a reason they are called players. A superb effort from the group. S+ HOME REPORTS HOME PIRATES HOME __________________ HISTORICAL DO-OVERS A'S RED SOX DODGERS CUSTOM SAVES ECLIPSE LEAGUE MOON SHOT LEAGUE EVERYMAN LEAGUE LGB USBA Last edited by luckymann; 09-20-2023 at 06:23 AM.