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Nick Soulis · 12-07-2023, 10:59 PM

Series #45

1904 Philadelphia Athletics

Record: 81-70
Finish: 5th in AL
Manager: Connie Mack
Ball Park: Columbia Park
WAR Leader: Rube Waddell (10.4)
Hall of Famers: (3)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHA/1904.shtml

2021 New York Mets

Record: 77-85
Finish: 3rd in NL East
Manager: Luis Rojas
Ball Park: CitiField
WAR Leader: Jacob DeGrom (5.1)
Hall of Famers: (0)
https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYM/2021.shtml
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Game 1
At Columbia Park
2021 New York Mets 1
1904 Philadelphia Athletics 2
WP: R. Waddell (1-0) LP: J. De Grom (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Rube Waddell (9 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 5 BB, 7 K, 142 P)
Both Waddell and DeGrom allow zero earned runs

Game 2
At Columbia Park
2021 New York Mets 3
1904 Philadelphia Athletics 1
WP: T. Walker (1-0) LP: C. Bender (0-1)
HR: None
POG: Taijuan Walker (9 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 104 P)
James McCann 3-4 RBI

Game 3
At Citi field
1904 Philadelphia Athletics 5
2021 New York Mets 4
WP: R. Waddell (2-0) LP: M. Stroman (0-1)
HR: J. McCann (1)
POG: Harry Davis (4-4, 2 RBI, 2 R)
Athletics two runs in the 9th

Game 4
At Citi field
1904 Philadelphia Athletics 1
2021 New York Mets 2
WP: J. De Grom (1-1) LP: R. Wadell (2-1)
HR: None
POG: Jacob DeGrom (9 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 121 P)
Waddell strikes out 12

Game 5
At Citi field
1904 Philadelphia Athletics 1
2021 New York Mets 4
WP: T. Walker (2-0) LP: C. Bender (0-2)
HR: P. Alonzo (1), T. Walker (1)
POG: Taijuan Walker (9 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, HR)
Alsonso 2 run home run in 1st off Bender

Game 6
At Columbia Park
2021 New York Mets 1
1904 Philadelphia Athletics 3
WP: E. Plank (1-0) LP: M. Stroman (0-2)
HR: D. Murphy (1)
POG: 9 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 5 BB, 3 K, W)
Danny Murphy 2 run home run off Plank

Game 7
At Columbia Park
2021 New York Mets 7
1904 Philadelphia Athletics 0
WP: J. DeGrom (2-1) LP: R. Waddell (2-2)
HR: M. Conforto (1)
POG: J. DeGrom (9 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 104 P)

2021 New York Mets Win Series 4 Games To 3
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DeGrom Makes Claim As Legend
Shutout In Game Seven Allows Mets to Vanquish Macks

In a nostalgic playoff series that transcends time, the 1904 Philadelphia Athletics faced off against the 2021 New York Mets in a best-of-seven showdown. The series culminated in a thrilling Game 7 at Columbia Park, where Jacob deGrom's masterful pitching performance secured a historic victory for the modern Mets.

In Game 1 at Columbia Park, a pitching duel unfolded between Rube Waddell of the Athletics and Jacob deGrom of the Mets. Both aces went toe-to-toe, allowing no earned runs, but Waddell emerged victorious, claiming a 2-1 win for the 1904 Athletics.

Game 2 saw the Mets respond, with Taijuan Walker taking the mound for a dazzling performance. Walker pitched a complete game, allowing no earned runs, and James McCann's offensive contribution secured a 3-1 victory, evening the series.

The 1904 Athletics struck back in Game 3 at Citi Field. Despite an impressive home run by James McCann, the Athletics secured a 5-4 win, with Rube Waddell once again delivering a stellar performance on the mound.

In Game 4, the Mets turned to Jacob deGrom, who lived up to his reputation as one of the best pitchers of the modern era. DeGrom's nine innings, allowing only one earned run, propelled the Mets to a 2-1 victory, tying the series once more.

Taijuan Walker continued his outstanding performance in Game 5 at Citi Field, securing a 4-1 win for the Mets. Pete Alonso's home run and Walker's reliable pitching gave the Mets a crucial 3-2 series lead.

Facing elimination, the 1904 Athletics responded in Game 6 at Columbia Park. Led by Eddie Plank's pitching and Danny Murphy's two-run home run, the Athletics claimed a 3-1 victory, forcing a decisive Game 7.

In a winner-takes-all Game 7 at Columbia Park, Jacob deGrom delivered a masterpiece. The Mets' ace pitched a complete-game shutout, allowing no earned runs and leading the Mets to a resounding 7-0 victory. Michael Conforto's home run and deGrom's dominant performance earned him the Player of the Game and secured the 2021 New York Mets' fictional victory in the series.

Jacob deGrom emerged as the series MVP, pitching a total of 26 innings and allowing only one earned run. His Game 7 shutout was the defining moment that secured the Mets' triumph over the formidable 1904 Philadelphia Athletics.

In this clash of baseball eras, the 2021 New York Mets celebrated a thrilling 4-3 series victory. The fictional showdown not only showcased the timeless appeal of baseball but also highlighted the enduring greatness of players like deGrom, whose brilliance transcends the boundaries of time.

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(2-1, 0.35 ERA, 26 IP, 1 ER, 7 BB, 11 K, 0.85 WHIP, .205 OPBA)

12-07-2023, 10:59 PM	#56
Nick Soulis Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,273	Series 45 Series #45 1904 Philadelphia Athletics Record: 81-70 Finish: 5th in AL Manager: Connie Mack Ball Park: Columbia Park WAR Leader: Rube Waddell (10.4) Hall of Famers: (3) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHA/1904.shtml 2021 New York Mets Record: 77-85 Finish: 3rd in NL East Manager: Luis Rojas Ball Park: CitiField WAR Leader: Jacob DeGrom (5.1) Hall of Famers: (0) https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYM/2021.shtml ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Game 1 At Columbia Park 2021 New York Mets 1 1904 Philadelphia Athletics 2 WP: R. Waddell (1-0) LP: J. De Grom (0-1) HR: None POG: Rube Waddell (9 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 5 BB, 7 K, 142 P) Both Waddell and DeGrom allow zero earned runs Game 2 At Columbia Park 2021 New York Mets 3 1904 Philadelphia Athletics 1 WP: T. Walker (1-0) LP: C. Bender (0-1) HR: None POG: Taijuan Walker (9 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 104 P) James McCann 3-4 RBI Game 3 At Citi field 1904 Philadelphia Athletics 5 2021 New York Mets 4 WP: R. Waddell (2-0) LP: M. Stroman (0-1) HR: J. McCann (1) POG: Harry Davis (4-4, 2 RBI, 2 R) Athletics two runs in the 9th Game 4 At Citi field 1904 Philadelphia Athletics 1 2021 New York Mets 2 WP: J. De Grom (1-1) LP: R. Wadell (2-1) HR: None POG: Jacob DeGrom (9 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 121 P) Waddell strikes out 12 Game 5 At Citi field 1904 Philadelphia Athletics 1 2021 New York Mets 4 WP: T. Walker (2-0) LP: C. Bender (0-2) HR: P. Alonzo (1), T. Walker (1) POG: Taijuan Walker (9 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, HR) Alsonso 2 run home run in 1st off Bender Game 6 At Columbia Park 2021 New York Mets 1 1904 Philadelphia Athletics 3 WP: E. Plank (1-0) LP: M. Stroman (0-2) HR: D. Murphy (1) POG: 9 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 5 BB, 3 K, W) Danny Murphy 2 run home run off Plank Game 7 At Columbia Park 2021 New York Mets 7 1904 Philadelphia Athletics 0 WP: J. DeGrom (2-1) LP: R. Waddell (2-2) HR: M. Conforto (1) POG: J. DeGrom (9 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 104 P) 2021 New York Mets Win Series 4 Games To 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DeGrom Makes Claim As Legend Shutout In Game Seven Allows Mets to Vanquish Macks In a nostalgic playoff series that transcends time, the 1904 Philadelphia Athletics faced off against the 2021 New York Mets in a best-of-seven showdown. The series culminated in a thrilling Game 7 at Columbia Park, where Jacob deGrom's masterful pitching performance secured a historic victory for the modern Mets. In Game 1 at Columbia Park, a pitching duel unfolded between Rube Waddell of the Athletics and Jacob deGrom of the Mets. Both aces went toe-to-toe, allowing no earned runs, but Waddell emerged victorious, claiming a 2-1 win for the 1904 Athletics. Game 2 saw the Mets respond, with Taijuan Walker taking the mound for a dazzling performance. Walker pitched a complete game, allowing no earned runs, and James McCann's offensive contribution secured a 3-1 victory, evening the series. The 1904 Athletics struck back in Game 3 at Citi Field. Despite an impressive home run by James McCann, the Athletics secured a 5-4 win, with Rube Waddell once again delivering a stellar performance on the mound. In Game 4, the Mets turned to Jacob deGrom, who lived up to his reputation as one of the best pitchers of the modern era. DeGrom's nine innings, allowing only one earned run, propelled the Mets to a 2-1 victory, tying the series once more. Taijuan Walker continued his outstanding performance in Game 5 at Citi Field, securing a 4-1 win for the Mets. Pete Alonso's home run and Walker's reliable pitching gave the Mets a crucial 3-2 series lead. Facing elimination, the 1904 Athletics responded in Game 6 at Columbia Park. Led by Eddie Plank's pitching and Danny Murphy's two-run home run, the Athletics claimed a 3-1 victory, forcing a decisive Game 7. In a winner-takes-all Game 7 at Columbia Park, Jacob deGrom delivered a masterpiece. The Mets' ace pitched a complete-game shutout, allowing no earned runs and leading the Mets to a resounding 7-0 victory. Michael Conforto's home run and deGrom's dominant performance earned him the Player of the Game and secured the 2021 New York Mets' fictional victory in the series. Jacob deGrom emerged as the series MVP, pitching a total of 26 innings and allowing only one earned run. His Game 7 shutout was the defining moment that secured the Mets' triumph over the formidable 1904 Philadelphia Athletics. In this clash of baseball eras, the 2021 New York Mets celebrated a thrilling 4-3 series victory. The fictional showdown not only showcased the timeless appeal of baseball but also highlighted the enduring greatness of players like deGrom, whose brilliance transcends the boundaries of time. Series MVP: (2-1, 0.35 ERA, 26 IP, 1 ER, 7 BB, 11 K, 0.85 WHIP, .205 OPBA) Last edited by Nick Soulis; 12-09-2023 at 01:01 PM.