Fantasy League Week 13

[fightonusc]

All right, it's heating up now. First game this week is the big one: The Nimrods @ The Stiffs. The winner clinches the regular season title and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Video and box score later today after the game is played.

Anyone have thoughts/predictions on the game?

[ultimate7]

Nimrods by less than 5, I can't go against my team

[fightonusc]

For interest of fairness, I voted "other" (impartiality and all...)

Personally, I see a battle of bullpens, and that's something The Stiffs have been very good with lately. But is it time for a bullpen meltdown? We shall see.

[ultimate7]

You should add, "Neither team could beat the Patriots" to the Poll, it is bound to get a vote.

[GreatScott]

I know those Nimrods took it to us last time, but we've retooled for our playoff run.  I feel like donnie and willie are gonna come up big once again and shut down the red hot nimrod's offense in the 8th and 9th.  Plus hrbek is out to prove he is indeed this year's MVP.  Should be a great game

[fightonusc]

After much anticipation, delay and controversy,  the video of The Nimrods @ The Stiffs game for the Fantasy RBI Regular Season Championship is up at the Web site. As I stated earlier, this game more than lived up to the hype...

[ultimate7]

Dee-Nee!

[GreatScott]

I havent seen it yet ... but judging from Ultimates reaction DAH-NAH

[fightonusc]

Game Summary:

It had everything that a classic game should: comebacks, controversy and a result that wasn't decided until the final at-bat. In a clash on Tuesday that decided the Fantasy RBI League regular season title, The Nimrods were able to hold off a gutty effort by The Stiffs to take a 19-17 victory in front of a sold out crowd at Tengen Stadium and clinch home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

The Stiffs (9-4) had a chance to win the game in the bottom of the ninth. But with two outs and runners on second and third, Nimrods reliever Jesse Orosco was able to get Jack Clark to pop out to preserve the victory. The final out touched off a raucous on-field celebration for The Nimrods (10-5), which included in annual ritual of breaking Dave Dravecky's arm in the post-game pile-up.

Meanwhile, there were reports of several disturbances in New York, the home base of The Stiffs. However, it was later determined that what was happening was not in fact rioting related to the game, but was what the NYPD described as "Tuesday night."

The Nimrods opened up a 9-0 lead after the top of the second, and looked to be in control of the game. however, the Nimrods were able to come back and eventually tie the score in the sixth inning, thanks in large part to a seven-run fourth inning. The Nimrods answered by rebuilding the lead to 17-13 before The Stiffs scored four times in the eighth to again the score.

But Gary Gaetti put The Nimrods ahead for good with a solo home run in the top of the ninth. It was one of two hoime runs for Gaetti. Tom Brunansky also homered twice for The Nimrods, and they were one of five teammates to drive in three runs.

Jose Canseco had a huge day for The Stiffs, mashing three home runs and driving in four. The much-touted match-up between MVP candidates Andre Dawson and Kent Hrbek took second stage during the game. Neither player homered, and each only drove in one run. (Dawson did score three runs.)

Despite the loss, The Stiffs still will have home field advantage in their first round game against a yet-to-be determined opponent.

[fightonusc]

Great game by both teams - clearly, there was a lot of heart being displayed by both teams. Now, at least they have a week to recover and get fired back up for the playoffs.

Man, if you would have given GreatScott the chance to have Jack Clark up with two on and two outs and down by two in the bottom of the ninth, I think that he would have liked those odds going into it. Hats off to Uncle Jesse for closing the door on the game.

[GreatScott]

a dissapointment but a great game nonetheless.  Im a bit unhappy imagining orosco throwing that last pitch and then leaping up like he did in 86 when the sox went down for good.  Im sure big jack will have an ax to grind in the upcoming playoffs.  Looking forward to it and to celebrating in Ultimates house in the WS. 

btw ... was this game replayed or was it continued from the error point? 

[fightonusc]

Continued from the error point.

[Gantry]

Quality battle....

The final out touched off a raucous on-field celebration for The Nimrods (10-5), which included in annual ritual of breaking Dave Dravecky's arm in the post-game pile-up.

Well done, sentence-in-a-big-post of the week potential...

All this bashing on Minnesota on the other threads and look how huge The Nimrods big3 performed...

[ultimate7]

I hate to argue with the official scorekeeper, but it seems to me about 3 of Blyleven's runs should have been unearned, also, I thought Uncle Jesse earned a Save.  In any case, quite a game.

[Big Apple RBI Champ]

Nice vultured win by Kerfeld.  A gift from the official scorer as he certainly was not "effective".

BTW, please include me in next season.

[fightonusc]

Uncle Jesse did get the save - for some reason, the program doesn't mark saves on the box score, even though there is a way to record them. It's odd. But, he'll get the save when the stats come out next week.

[fightonusc]

Video of The OC @ BeefMaster is up at the Web site. Recap and box score to follow.

[fightonusc]

Game Summary:

The OC needed a clutch performance by Dwight Gooden on Friday, and they sure did get one. Gooden threw a complete game to lead The OC to a 12-5 victory over  BeefMaster at Tengen Stadium to take firm command of their playoff destiny. With the victory, The OC moved to 7-6, one game ahead of BeefMaster and a half game ahead of Da ShitPaws.

George Bell lead The OC with two home runs. Wade Boggs added three RBI, including a two-run home run.

Meanwhile, BeefMaster (6-7) couldn't get much generated against Gooden, and had trouble capitalizing when they did. No one on the team could drive in more than one run during the game.

The OC finishes the season against the Poopydicks, while BeefMaster travels to take on The Nimrods.

[TβG]

doc had a tremendous outing.  it can't be said enough, fighton, great work.  it's definitely been a fun season and we appreciate your hard work.

[GreatScott]

no doubt about it ... the doc is this season's cy young.  come to think of it, doc was an everyday player who really deserves MVP consideration