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Nick Soulis · 08-21-2024, 09:58 AM

Final Standings

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National League Championship Series

1983 Philadelphia Phillies (112-50) vs 2002 Los Angeles Dodgers (83-79)

It would appear that this series is going to be a mismatch as the 1983 Phillies come off an incredible season winning 112 games and the pressure will be on for them to finish the job. The Phillies dominated the season series winning 13 of 17 games against the Dodgers who are coming off a very tight race to even get to the postseason.

For the Phillies John Denny won 26 games and Steve Carlton struck out 292 batters throwing for over 300 innings. Mike Schmidt is sure to be the MVP with 52 home runs and 134 RBI for the season while Jeff Stone stole 90 bases along with 83 from Bobby Dernier as the club scored 884 runs. Ron Reed had 45 saves for the year and there is really no weakness that can be found in this club that put it all together.

The 2002 Dodgers had to win on the last day of the season as they held off a very determined 1942 Reds team. Now the task seems daunting for a team that won only 83 games. Kevin Brown and Odalis Perez combined for 39 wins but the Dodger pen lead by Eric Gagne has been a mixed bag. Shawn Green drove in 104 and the Dodger team defense is among tops in the league. Make no mistake however, if Jim Tracy and LA can pull an upset here, the reaction may be bigger then an LA earthquake.

American League Championship Series

2015 Boston Red Sox (97-65) vs 1925 Philadelphia Athletics (90-72)

Nothing more spicy then a Boston vs Philly battle to win the pennant. The 1925 Athletics are trying to match the feat of the 1928 team that took it all in season 1. Boston however has the better record and the better pedigree having won 10 of 16 vs the A's this season.

Speaking of Boston, they also had a last day scare in their division race but were able to hold off the the champion 1924 Senators on the last day of the season. Rick Porcello and Clay Buchholz pitched better than anyone expected at the top of the rotation while Koji Uehara used his splitter to become the dependable closer for the side. The Red Sox scored 899 runs to league both leagues with young Mookie Betts leading the way with a 155 OPS plus and 6.9 WAR. The no DH rule has really limited David Ortiz but he has the reputation of changing the narrative in the post season.

Connie Mack is a master at planning a gameplan for a post season series. The Athletics muscled their way past the 1972 Brave to win the division with once again Al Simmons leading the way with 34 home runs and a .349 average. Jimmie Foxx hit 15 home runs but is still only 17 years old and getting better everyday. Lefty Grove and Rube Walberg will make it tough on anyone and Grove can really step up in a big series game.

Season 2 Batting Champion

Ralph Garr (1972 Atlanta Braves)
(.361, 228 Hits, 37 doubles)

08-21-2024, 09:58 AM	#23
Nick Soulis Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,075 Blog Entries: 2	Final Standings National League Championship Series 1983 Philadelphia Phillies (112-50) vs 2002 Los Angeles Dodgers (83-79) It would appear that this series is going to be a mismatch as the 1983 Phillies come off an incredible season winning 112 games and the pressure will be on for them to finish the job. The Phillies dominated the season series winning 13 of 17 games against the Dodgers who are coming off a very tight race to even get to the postseason. For the Phillies John Denny won 26 games and Steve Carlton struck out 292 batters throwing for over 300 innings. Mike Schmidt is sure to be the MVP with 52 home runs and 134 RBI for the season while Jeff Stone stole 90 bases along with 83 from Bobby Dernier as the club scored 884 runs. Ron Reed had 45 saves for the year and there is really no weakness that can be found in this club that put it all together. The 2002 Dodgers had to win on the last day of the season as they held off a very determined 1942 Reds team. Now the task seems daunting for a team that won only 83 games. Kevin Brown and Odalis Perez combined for 39 wins but the Dodger pen lead by Eric Gagne has been a mixed bag. Shawn Green drove in 104 and the Dodger team defense is among tops in the league. Make no mistake however, if Jim Tracy and LA can pull an upset here, the reaction may be bigger then an LA earthquake. American League Championship Series 2015 Boston Red Sox (97-65) vs 1925 Philadelphia Athletics (90-72) Nothing more spicy then a Boston vs Philly battle to win the pennant. The 1925 Athletics are trying to match the feat of the 1928 team that took it all in season 1. Boston however has the better record and the better pedigree having won 10 of 16 vs the A's this season. Speaking of Boston, they also had a last day scare in their division race but were able to hold off the the champion 1924 Senators on the last day of the season. Rick Porcello and Clay Buchholz pitched better than anyone expected at the top of the rotation while Koji Uehara used his splitter to become the dependable closer for the side. The Red Sox scored 899 runs to league both leagues with young Mookie Betts leading the way with a 155 OPS plus and 6.9 WAR. The no DH rule has really limited David Ortiz but he has the reputation of changing the narrative in the post season. Connie Mack is a master at planning a gameplan for a post season series. The Athletics muscled their way past the 1972 Brave to win the division with once again Al Simmons leading the way with 34 home runs and a .349 average. Jimmie Foxx hit 15 home runs but is still only 17 years old and getting better everyday. Lefty Grove and Rube Walberg will make it tough on anyone and Grove can really step up in a big series game. Season 2 Batting Champion Ralph Garr (1972 Atlanta Braves) (.361, 228 Hits, 37 doubles)