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Nick Soulis · 03-27-2025, 06:28 AM

For many, the 2016 Chicago Cubs hold a very special place in their heart for ening the longest playoff drought imaginable. This Cubs team did almost break hearts again as they debut in the Field of Dreams. The Cubs battled the 1925 Philadelphia Athletics for a full seven games before Jake Arrieta helped win the decisive game and kept the Cubs alive. The series had everything as did a clash of New York clubs where the 2022 New York Mets lead by Buck Showalter defeated John McGraw and the favored 1911 Giants, also in seven games, as Pete Alonzo died the game with a late hit and Mark Reynolds won the game in the 11th with a two run double.

The 1979 Pirates redeemed themselves with a six game series win against the 1997 Texas Rangers. Starter Jim Bibby won twice and the long ball made Three Rivers Stadium the place to be. Buddy Bell did have a great series for the 1979 Rangers team that eliminated the 1983 Royals in five game. The Rangers clubs of the late seventies should not be as forgotten as they seem to be. The battle of Philadelphia was no contest after the 1953 Blue Jays as they were briefly called took care of Connie Mack's 1947 club in four games, another very poor showing by a Mack team as the great manager is now 16-34 in all games.

The champion 2009 Philadelphia Phillies drowned the 1927 White Sox with their fine pitching and defense. Carlos Ruiz also brought a big bat and Philly looks great after their debut. The 1995 Houston Astros looked like they should be a championship club after they swept through the 1965 Indians in simple fashion proving that the Astrodome could be home sweet home. Also the 1989 Seattle Mariners found sweeping to be a fun theme as the young Seattle club lead by 19 year old Ken Griffey Jr and Jay Buhner did a big part. Buhner added a 5-5 game and hit .353 in the series; Mr. Costanza would be proud.

Finally in great series, the 2001 Cleveland Indians went the distance with the 2023 Minnesota Twins in a battle of the midwest. After not being able to close out the Twins in game six, a back and forth game seven saw the Tribe survive and move on. Many players from both sides stepped but, with Jim Thome among the best of them winning the MVP with a .783 SLG.

03-27-2025, 06:28 AM	#233
Nick Soulis Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 4,222	Series Recap #181-190 For many, the 2016 Chicago Cubs hold a very special place in their heart for ening the longest playoff drought imaginable. This Cubs team did almost break hearts again as they debut in the Field of Dreams. The Cubs battled the 1925 Philadelphia Athletics for a full seven games before Jake Arrieta helped win the decisive game and kept the Cubs alive. The series had everything as did a clash of New York clubs where the 2022 New York Mets lead by Buck Showalter defeated John McGraw and the favored 1911 Giants, also in seven games, as Pete Alonzo died the game with a late hit and Mark Reynolds won the game in the 11th with a two run double. The 1979 Pirates redeemed themselves with a six game series win against the 1997 Texas Rangers. Starter Jim Bibby won twice and the long ball made Three Rivers Stadium the place to be. Buddy Bell did have a great series for the 1979 Rangers team that eliminated the 1983 Royals in five game. The Rangers clubs of the late seventies should not be as forgotten as they seem to be. The battle of Philadelphia was no contest after the 1953 Blue Jays as they were briefly called took care of Connie Mack's 1947 club in four games, another very poor showing by a Mack team as the great manager is now 16-34 in all games. The champion 2009 Philadelphia Phillies drowned the 1927 White Sox with their fine pitching and defense. Carlos Ruiz also brought a big bat and Philly looks great after their debut. The 1995 Houston Astros looked like they should be a championship club after they swept through the 1965 Indians in simple fashion proving that the Astrodome could be home sweet home. Also the 1989 Seattle Mariners found sweeping to be a fun theme as the young Seattle club lead by 19 year old Ken Griffey Jr and Jay Buhner did a big part. Buhner added a 5-5 game and hit .353 in the series; Mr. Costanza would be proud. Finally in great series, the 2001 Cleveland Indians went the distance with the 2023 Minnesota Twins in a battle of the midwest. After not being able to close out the Twins in game six, a back and forth game seven saw the Tribe survive and move on. Many players from both sides stepped but, with Jim Thome among the best of them winning the MVP with a .783 SLG.