Post by Phillies Phan on Mar 28, 2020 15:48:09 GMT -5
I'm clearly rooting for the 1964 Phold in this Series. My Mother was a huge Phillies fan and this season nearly broke her.
Gm1: Bennett vs Church. An odd opening game matchup dictated by availability. But they don't disappoint. Bennett, Roebuck and Baldschun vs Church and Konstanty take us into extras, 1-1. Willie Jones breaks it open for the winner. 2-1 Whiz Kids.
Gm2: Short vs Roberts. A critical game, with Bunning set for Game 3, if the Phold can still this game it will be huge. Roberts is near perfect with the only blemish Dick Allen's 2 Run HR. Short gets chased early by a Willie Jones blast. Six pitchers later, the Phold go down 4-2. Whiz Kids are up 2 Games to none.
Gm3: Simmons vs Bunning. A must Win game for Jim. Oh Nelly! What a duel! 1-0, Bunning goes the distance. Whiz 2 Games, Phold 1.
Gm4: Miller vs Culp. Ray is the Phold's best option, neither Starter has much endurance. Per the script, Culp gets chased early by a Sisler homerun. Mauch's famous quick hook leads to 7 pitchers in an effort to keep the game in reach, to no avail. 7-1 Whiz Kids. Phold is facing elimination.
Gm5: Heintzelman vs Bennett, an even matchup of serviceable but low Endurance Lefty's. Johnson comes off the bench to put this one away. 11-2 Phold!
Gm6: Phold is still facing elimination. Short vs Roberts. Rematch of Game 2. The Phold needed Chris Short to take one of these games... will he do it? Both pitchers are dealing in a classic duel. Waitkus and Dalrymple come up large with their gloves. Game ends 1-0... Whiz Kids win!
The Phold drop into the Loser's Bracket Round 2. They will play the 2009 Phils to see if they can extend their Tournament and reach the Final Three the hard way.
The Whiz Kids earn a berth in the Super Regionals and a matchup with the Philly Fever. 5 vs 9, Whiz Kids will have the home field advantage.