Post by Ben (Rays GM) on Sept 20, 2011 12:30:43 GMT -5
Day one of the World Series has the Red Sox leading the Brewers 5-3. The Red Sox were aided by strong days at the plate from Jacoby Ellsbury, Dustin Pedroia, and David Ortiz, who went a combined 11/27 with 1 HR, 3 BBs and 4 XBHs in their double header. Halladay's 8 inning performance also benefited the Red Sox. The Brewers' best offensive player was Cameron Maybin, who went 2/5 with 1 HR, 2 XBHs, and 1 SB. Marco Scutaro, who went 6/8 with 2 XBHs and 1 BB, was on the bench. Octavio Dotel pitched 0.1 innings for the Brewers, picking up a save in the process.
Post by Ben (Rays GM) on Sept 24, 2011 8:07:01 GMT -5
While the Red Sox have maintained a lead throughout the week, the Brewers find themselves only one point down as we begin Saturday at 5-4. While the Red Sox may be hitting better, the Brewers are walking more and stealing more bases. The Brewers have finally gotten some innings; though they still trail the Red Sox in that category, they lead now in SVs and K/BB. The Red Sox' top performers of the week so far are Miguel Cabrera (.545 with 3 XBHs, 1 HR, and 2 BB), Dustin Pedroia (.412 with 4 XBHs and 1 BB), and Adrian Beltre (.353 with 3 XBHs and 2 HRs), while the Brewers have been led by B.J. Upton (.400 with 1 HR, 3 XBHs, 1 SB and 1 BB) and Alcides Escobar (.400 with 1 each of HRs, XBHs, SBs, and BBs), as well as Yovani Gallardo, who pitched 7 innings, striking out 11 and walking none while giving up just one ER.
Post by Ben (Rays GM) on Sept 26, 2011 17:35:49 GMT -5
The Brewers took a 5-4 lead on Sunday, but the Red Sox have taken a 6-4 lead led by Jacoby Ellsbury, who hit 3 HRs on Sunday while going 5/11, and a quality start from Roy Halladay. The Brewers' top offensive performer for the weekend was Ryan Braun, who went 2/3 both days, with a BB and 2 XBH on Saturday and a HR on Sunday. 3 SBs on Saturday - two from B.J. Upton and one from Prince Fielder - have helped the Brewers maintain the lead in that category. Zack Greinke's 5 innings with 4 ERs on Saturday were of no help to the Brewers, however.
The trophy is still up for grabs, with ERA the closest race. The Red Sox have Brandon McCarthy, Jon Lester, and Matt Cain as their remaining starters while the Brewers have Chris Capuano, Yovani Gallardo and Carl Pavano, so with a little luck on their side the Brewers could still have a chance at QS.
Post by Ben (Rays GM) on Sept 28, 2011 16:23:27 GMT -5
Heading into the final evening of the World Series, the Red Sox and Brewers are tied, 5-5. For the Red Sox to win, their best hope is with Jon Lester. A good performance from Lester could help the Red Sox take away the Brewers' slim lead in ERA. The Brewers, meanwhile, have Zack Greinke and Carl Pavano pitching, and could hope to overcome the Red Sox in quality starts, which are currently at 3-2. However, the Red Sox have just as good of an opportunity to take saves, which currently stand at 4-3 in favor of the Brewers. The other categories do not appear likely to change hands, with the possible exception of XBHs if the Brewers have an offensive barrage while the Red Sox bats stay silent.
If Zack Greinke and Carl Pavano both pitch quality starts (and all other stats stay the same), the Brewers will win the World Series, whether or not Jon Lester pitches one. If Lester doesn't pitch a quality start, then a quality start from either Greinke or Pavano will be enough to bring the trophy to Milwaukee.
If Jonathan Papelbon gets a save but no Brewer does, and all other stats remain the same, the Red Sox will win the World Series.
If the Brewers manage to tie the Red Sox in QS but the Red Sox manage to tie the Brewers in saves, and all other stats stay the same, the World Series will end in a tie.
If the Red Sox manage to take ERA from the Brewers (currently at a 0.06 point difference), and all other stats remain the same, the Red Sox will win the World Series.
Post by Ben (Rays GM) on Sept 29, 2011 10:01:16 GMT -5
Congratulations again to the Milwaukee Brewers for winning the 2011 Pro-GM World Series. While the 2011 MLB season was ending in one of the most memorable days of baseball ever, the 2011 Pro-GM season also went to the last day tied and ended in dramatic fashion, linked, as seems only fitting, with that final day's drama. The Brewers managed to get the two quality starts they needed (securing, in the process, ERA), and with Jon Lester picking one up as well, it was Papelbon who needed the save that would ensure a 5-5 tie and give the Red Sox a share of the World Series title. Alas, Dan Johnson's HR ended the hopes of both the real Red Sox and their Pro-GM counterparts. While the real life Red Sox go home empty handed, the Pro-GM Red Sox walk away with the well-earned AL Championship, as well as the 5% discount on free agents this winter that comes with making the playoffs. In addition to their 5% playoff discount, the Brewers receive a 5% World Series discount, which will help them this winter as they try to build a dynasty and repeat as Champions.
