2020 Fantasy RBI Super League Game Thread (reboot)

Gantry · 08/26/20, 01:40:05 PM

Jesus Christ Nacho, get your shit together

nomaaa · 08/26/20, 02:31:55 PM

exciting week 1

Darky · 08/26/20, 02:52:29 PM

Fantasy RBI Super League, Week 1

Nacho · 08/26/20, 03:54:31 PM

Quote from: nomaaa on 08/26/20, 01:17:42 PM
that name doesn't fit, so figure something else out

Is "Ye Old Stylers" a longer name than "Hollywood Star Whackers"?

Shooty · 08/26/20, 04:14:54 PM

Quote from: Nacho on 08/26/20, 03:54:31 PM
Quote from: nomaaa on 08/26/20, 01:17:42 PM
that name doesn't fit, so figure something else out

Is "Ye Old Stylers" a longer name than "Hollywood Star Whackers"?

Yes.

nomaaa · 08/26/20, 11:37:41 PM

get a brian moran

Darky · 08/27/20, 06:03:11 AM

Empire use balanced hitting offensive and spectacular relief pitching from the bullpen to seize win over High Fives on opening day.

Down 24-22 in the bottom of the 8th, LGrove took the mound for the High Fives to preserve the lead. Dale Murphy and Tony Perez opened up the inning with back-to-back singles. Chili Davis then drilled a 3-run go-ahead HR to give his team a 25-24 lead. After a Schoefield popup, the Empire got 2 big pinch hits - Musial hit a double and Cedeno followed with a 2-run shot. The Empire tallied two more runs to take a 29-24 lead into the top of the 9th. From there, closer Hubbel did the rest to earn the save with only 1 run allowed. Bobby Bonds led the Empire with 2 HR, 2 3B, and 5 RBI.

The High Fives had an outstanding game hitting, but they were plagued by 1 fielding error, two assists from the Empire OF, a rally killing double play by Dawson with the bases loaded when the game was tight, and the poor bullpen performance of LGrove. It was just too many bad breaks to overcome, especially against the disciplined Empire. Dawson led all hitters with 3 HR.

Darky · 08/27/20, 06:41:17 AM

In a thriller with the leads exchanging down the stretch, Ted Williams ends the game with walk-off homerun to give Hollywood opening day victory.

The RBI Super League may not have very many low scoring games, but the opening day game between the Old Stylers and Hollywood Star Whackers featured a low scoring game with outstanding pitching by both teams.

The Old Stylers took a 8-6 lead into the bottom of the 7th. Hollwood reduced the deficit to 8-7 with a JRice solo shot. Scott Garrelts then pitched a perfect 1-2-3 8th with a K. In the bottom of the 8th, Tenace hit a 2-run shot and Hollwood got back-back-back pinch hit doubles by Keith Hernandez and George Brett to take a 10-8 lead into the top half of the 9th. The Old Stylers quickly responded with a Bert Campaneris 2-run shot to even up the ballgame 10-10 going into the bottom half of the 9th.

In the 9th, Bell led off with a single off Don Sutton. Horner lined out to the second baesman, setting the stage for Ted Williams. Ted Williams drilled the first pitch he saw into the RF cheap seats to end the game and Hollywood Park went bonkers.

Down the stretch, Hollywood outscored the Old Stylers 6-2. The Old Stylers only managed to hit 1 homerun in the game. Over in the social media sphere, Nacho's statement of seemingly blaming the loss on misprinted jerseys showing "Styles2 instead of "Stylers" as well as the a feud with other team owners made for some viral memes. Lord Vader has executed the individual responsible for league uniforms.

Darky · 08/27/20, 10:47:06 AM

Beefy Masters bullpen pitches lights out, score 4 in the 9th for come from behind win to open the season.

Bruce Sutter and Fergie Jenkins allowed 0 hits and 0 runs to pave the way for the Beefy Master hitters to win the ball game. Down 15-13 in the 9th, Dave Henderson hit a pinch hit double which was followed by a "Bruno" double to come within 1 run. Armas grounded out and up came Dave Kingman. Kingman hit a towering 2-run go-ahead homerun to put the Beefy Masters up 16-15. Adcock then unleashed an awe inspiring homerun and the Beefy Masters gave the ball to Fergie Jenkins to close out the game. Jenkins slammed the door on the Tropicana Staircases after Cepeda reached second base on a fielding error by Armas who lost the ball in the sun. Jenkins then got 3 straight outs for the win and save. Once again, the story of the game was the Beef Master brilliant bullpen and the rare stat produced of no hits or no runs for two different relief pitchers in the 8th and 9th inning - a first in FRBI history.

TempoGL · 08/27/20, 10:55:13 AM

once again, I have a team that can't close out games. At least Sal Bando did something off the bench, shedding the curse of last season.

One request: can you please make the caps/gloves a slightly lighter shade of green so that they aren't exactly the same color as the grass? Thanks

BeefMaster · 08/27/20, 11:20:03 AM

Rough start for Gibby, but the bullpen was spectacular - Sutcliffe's 3IP/3ER performance was pretty great, too.

I was really worried that I was in for trouble when Bruno dropped a fly ball to open the bottom of the ninth, but Fergie got out of the jam very impressively.

nomaaa · 08/27/20, 11:29:43 AM

Quote from: TempoGL on 08/27/20, 10:55:13 AM
once again, I have a team that can't close out games. At least Sal Bando did something off the bench, shedding the curse of last season.

One request: can you please make the caps/gloves a slightly lighter shade of green so that they aren't exactly the same color as the grass? Thanks

the tropicana staircases should be as gaudy and neon as a las vegas casino

TempoGL · 08/27/20, 11:32:35 AM

Quote from: nomaaa on 08/27/20, 11:29:43 AM
Quote from: TempoGL on 08/27/20, 10:55:13 AM
once again, I have a team that can't close out games. At least Sal Bando did something off the bench, shedding the curse of last season.

One request: can you please make the caps/gloves a slightly lighter shade of green so that they aren't exactly the same color as the grass? Thanks

the tropicana staircases should be as gaudy and neon as a las vegas casino

I think my initial request was for the neon green type color

Darky · 08/27/20, 01:25:30 PM

Tempo, no problem! It's done.

Before I unload the last two boxscores and recaps, the near future schedule will be a slate of games every two games. So that means tomorrow, Sunday, Tuesday, next Thursday, and then next Saturday. I'll try and keep the times the same Monday through Thursday, and on the weekends, expect later starting times. I'll do my best to keep this pace and get in as many slate of games as I can before I am in Vegas for 6 weeks starting October 1. As noted before, get roster changes from the waiver wire and lineup changes in to me 1 hour before the slate of games begin.

Yeah, it was a wild opening day with a lot of surprises. Krukow limiting Nacho's team was an eye opener. And I didn't expect Shooty's team to lose like that as well as Gooden having that kind of outing. I have watched a lot of simulations to scout, and let me tell you, once the lights go on, the emulator takes a mind of its own because I thought I had a good idea of the 4 teams who'll earn a bye. Some really good teams out there clashing.

Darky · 08/27/20, 01:51:17 PM

Pabst Blue Ribbons outlast UHF CH.62 in opening day game that became an extra inning pitcher's duel between Valenzuela and Big Daddy Reuschel - Nando wins the duel, Marris hits walkoff HR in the 11th. Gehrig slams 4 HR and ties the RBI record with 10 - only 3 other players have achieved 10 RBI, Mantle, Kingman, and Aarron.

Ryno's Blue Ribbons were cruising along with leads of 16-6/16-9 until the 7th inning when Ultimate's UHF erupted for 7 runs to tie the game. The Blue Ribbons then scored 3 runs in the bottom half of the 7th to take a 3-run lead, but UHF answered right back with 3 runs of their own to even the game up at 19 in the 8th. The score stood still at 19 until the 11th inning due to outstanding relief outings by both Fernando and Bid Daddy, both SP's who have been named closers.

Fernando only gave up 2 hits in 3 innings and zero runs allowed in his 3 innings of relief. Meanwhile, Rick Reuschel gave up 4 hits and 2 runs in his two innings. The two runs came at the expense of Roger Marris' 2-run walkoff HR.

Darky · 08/27/20, 04:08:34 PM

Blueberry Kings route Canada Shootys to open the season.

Elite pitcher Dwight Gooden had an off-night as the Blueberry Kings roughed him up for 14 runs and jumped out to a 14-4 lead when Doc left the game. Juan Marichal pitched the season's first complete game as he only allowed 13 runs.

Candy Maldonando had a huge night from the 8-hole with three homeruns and 5 hits. Also having a big night at the bottom of the lineup from the 7 spot in the order, Joe Morgan went 5 for 7 and knocked in 4 runners. SP Marichal contributed from the 9-hole with 3 hits (1 rbi triple) and 2 runs scored.

The Canada Shootys, a consensus favorite to finish in the top 4, couldn't put together a big inning to get back in the game. They hurt themselves with 2 double plays and being burnt on the bases by 3 assists from the Blueberry outfielders. E.Davis was the lone bright spot on offense with a 5 for 5 performance at the plate. Dating back to the FRBI Arcade playoffs, Nomaaa seems to have Shooty's number with 4 consecutive victories over Shooty and his successful program as of late.