MLB The Show 24 Franchise Mode Discussion Thread

[bigjdotcom01]

July 26-29, 2024: GOODYEAR (49-57) @ FLAGSTAFF (45-62)
Stadium: AutoZone Park (Capacity: 13,406)

July 26: Jack Rabbits 13, Hops 6
July 27: Jack Rabbits 2, Hops 1
July 28: Hops 2, Jack Rabbits 1

Flagstaff, AZ (AP) - Flagstaff managed to win the finale to avoid a sweep and they sank further into the basement in the ML West.

In the opener, the Jack Rabbits pounded out 19 hits and six home runs in a 13-6 win over the Hops. Vladimir Bruno went 4 for 6 with a double, home run, and three RBIs to help pace the visitors.

Goodyear got out to a fast start and never let up, scoring in each of the first four innings to grab an 8-3 lead after four. Emilio Montalvo hit a two-run home run in the first to get things going for the Jack Rabbits. Roberto Geronimo answered with a two-run blast in the bottom half to tie the game at 2-2.

In the second, Caleb Diamond and Luis Mota hit back-to-back homers off of Geraldo Rodriguez to put the Rabbits up 4-2. Phil Newell got in on the act in the third, blasting a solo home run to right to make it 5-2. Vladimir Bruno then blasted a three-run shot off of reliever Samuel Espinoza in the fourth to make it 8-2.

Ryan Kelly and Kiko Pressley hit back-to-back doubles in the bottom of the fourth for a run for the Hops but they just could not keep up.

Phil Newell hit his second home run of the game, a two-run shot, in the seventh to make it 10-3. The Hops would get both of those back as Thomas Sanders reached on a throwing error with two outs that allowed Kiko Pressley and Robbie Westbrook to score.

Goodyear would add a run in the eighth on a Kian Kuo sac fly with the bases loaded. Flagstaff got that back on a Ryan Kelly RBI single in the bottom half that scored Art Mason. The Jack Rabbits would tack on two in the ninth on a Caleb Diamond two-run single.

Geraldo Rodriguez (4-8) took the loss, getting the hook after just 3.1 innings of work. He allowed six runs on seven hits. The bullpen wasn't much better as each of the four relievers allowed at least one run.

On Saturday evening, the Hops misery continued as they dropped a 2-1 decision to the Jack Rabbits. Abraham Blanco tossed 6.1 innings, allowing one run on six hits to pick up the win for Goodyear.

The Jack Rabbits would take the lead in the fourth inning. Reid Hoffman hit a one-out triple and then scored on a Vladimir Bruno RBI single. Emilio Montalvo would single Bruno over to third and he would score on a wild pitch from Ryan Pressley to put the visitors up 2-0.

Flagstaff would get one back in the seventh as Forrest Owen singled home Art Mason with the bases loaded and two-outs. But they could not tie it up and Robbie Westbrook grounded into a fielder's choice to end it.

Roberto Geronimo and Oscar Aleman would then both ground into doiuble plays with runners in scoring position to end the eighth and then end the game.

Fred Michael picked up his 27th save and he tightroped out of trouble in the ninth after allowing the first two runners to reach.

Ryan Pressley (8-10) took the loss. He pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on four hits, striking out seven and walking one.

The Hops outhit the Jack Rabbits nine to five in the loss.

NOTES: Art Mason left the game in the ninth inning, sliding back into first base on pick off attempt. It was determined after the game that he tore his groin and was placed on the 60-day Injured List, likely ending his season. The club has purchased the contract of right fielder Richie Jackson from Triple-A Albuquerque. The 21-year-old Jackson was hitting .335 with 18 home runs for the Isotopes and may make his IBL debut on Sunday.

On Sunday afternoon, the Hops scored twice in the first and made that hold up for a 2-1 victory over the Jack Rabbits to avoid a three game sweep. Alex Farmer (13-4) returned to form, tossing seven shutout innings, scattering three hits, while striking out seven and walking two.

David Petrovski (7) and Roberto Geronimo (22) hit back-to-back home runs in the bottom of the first to put the Hops up 2-0. That setup Alex Farmer, who gave up a lead off triple to Vladimir Bruno in the first, and got out of it stranding him at third, to shutdown the Jack Rabbits.

Kenneth Valdez came on in relief of Farmer in the eighth and gave up a single to Caleb Diamond and a double to Vladimir Bruno. He would get Peters to pop out to first. Kuo then grounded out, allowing Diamond to score, before Montalvo flew out to right to end the inning.

Vic Miller came on in the ninth and sent down the Jack Rabbits in order to pick up his 22nd save.

Richie Jackson singled to right in the seventh to pick up his first IBL hit in his debut. He went 1 for 3 in this game.

Flagstaff (45-62) will host Salt Lake (56-51) for a four game series to close out the home stand beginning on Monday evening.

Trades: Rio Rancho has acquired 35-year-old third baseman Danny Watson (95 OVR, A POT) from Roswell in exchange for 25-year-old center fielder Brian Cooper (78 OVR, A POT), 25-year starting pitcher Drew Roy (75 OVR, C POT) and 21-year-old second baseman Emmitt Dailey (59 OVR, A POT). Watson was hitting .258 for Roswell with 19 home runs and 68 RBIs. He has hit 86 home runs and driven in 226 runs the last two seasons for Roswell.

Las Vegas has acquired 29-year-old third baseman Frank Green (92 OVR, A POT) from Tucson in exchange for three propects. Heading to Tucson will be 25-year-old shortstop Rene Berroa (80 OVR, B POT), 21-year-old starting pitcher Calvin Merrifield (75 OVR, A POT) and 24-year-old third baseman Wes Nagle (67 OVR, C POT). Green was hitting .309 with 19 home runs and 61 RBIs for the last place Road Runners.

Around the League: Las Vegas' John Lopez (18) and Tawn Kramer (15) each hit grand slams as the Nuggets jumped out to a 9-0 lead in the second inning on their way to a 9-1 victory over Henderson on Thursday evening.

Long Beach got a strong seven innings from starter Matthew Sanchez (8-5) as he allowed just two runs on seven hits, striking out seven, as the Surf Dawgs defeated San Diego 7-2 to move into first place in the DL West. Herb Smith went 3 for 5 with a home run (20) and drove in two for the Dawgs.

St George scored three runs in the top of the ninth to tie Austin, then scored four in the top of the 12th to pull off an improbable 8-5 victory over the Fire Frogs down in Austin. Jamaal McCormack's two-run home run with two outs in the ninth tied the game at 4-4. McCormack's home run gave him 30 on the year, second in the IBL. Catcher Sammy Gomez then hit a grand slam (15) in the 12th to send the Archers on to the victory.

Salt River's Cosmo Dorta (11-8) struck out ten in seven innings, allowing one run on only two hits as the Rafters defeated Roswell 5-3 to move to within a game of a Wild Card spot in the Desert League behind Scottsdale and San Diego.

Ryne Rodriguez (8-6) threw a complete game, three-hit shutout, striking out eight, as Rio Rancho blanked Fort Worth 3-0.

West Texas' Chris Perez (7-7) tossed eight shutout innings, allowing just two hits and striking out 11 with no walks as the Bison defeated first-place San Antonio 1-0. Julio Padilla drove in the winning run in the top of the eighth after Chase Ponder tripled to open the inning.

Salt Lake's J.P. Grant went 3 for 4 with two home runs and four RBIs as the Chukars took care of Prescott 8-5. Grant is first in batting average (.348) in the Mountain League, and has 16 home runs and 55 RBIs this season for Salt Lake.

A gorgeous summer evening at AutoZone Park on Saturday.

[LowerWolf]

If anybody is still looking for a rebuild challenge, I recommend the White Sox. Man, they're bad. Really really bad.

Through two games, I've outscored them 19-0. Ozzie Albies has four homers in the series so far; the White Sox have four hits.

[jcar0725]

Quote: Originally Posted by LowerWolf

If anybody is still looking for a rebuild challenge, I recommend the White Sox. Man, they're bad. Really really bad. Through two games, I've outscored them 19-0. Ozzie Albies has four homers in the series so far; the White Sox have four hits.

They're just as bad in real life as well.

[NYJin2011tm]

Quote: Originally Posted by jcar0725

They're just as bad in real life as well.

lol I was going to say just like real life.

[DarthRambo]

Quote: Originally Posted by jcar0725

They're just as bad in real life as well.

They are 7-33 in my franchise. They may not reach 7 wins in 40 games real life lol

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[DarthRambo]

☆Reds lose a third series in a row, losing third rubber match in a row☆

Game one: Reds (4 8 1) vs Diamondbacks (16 19 0)

W- Z. Gallen (2-1) 5ip 7h 4er 2bb 4k
L- H. Greene (4-3) 3.1ip 8h 7er 2bb 4k
CIN HRs- Jake Fraley (1)
ARI HRs- Ketel Marte (6,7), Christian Walker (7), Eugenio Suárez (7), Alek Thomas (4), Lourdes Gurriel (10)


Game two: Reds (4 10 0) vs Diamondbacks (3 10 0)

W- T. Antone (1-2) SP F. Montas 5ip 5h 1er 0bb 2k
L- P. Sewald (0-1) SP M. Kelly 5.1ip 5h 1er 3bb 5k
CIN HRs- Elly De La Cruz (4)
ARI HRs- Joc Pederson (7)

Game three: Reds (3 9 0) vs Diamondbacks (5 13 1) 11 innings

W- M. Castro (3-1) SP E.Rodriguez 5ip 7h 3er 0bb 4k
L- B. Williamson (1-2) SP N. Martinez 5.1ip 7h 1er 0bb 4k
CIN HRs- TJ Friedl (6)
ARI HRs- Lourdes Gurriel (11)

~~Injury news~~

● Orioles 3B Ramon Urias out 2-3 months. Called up 2B Kolten Wong.

● Athletics C Shea Langeliers out 2-3 months. Called up C Carlos Pérez.

__________________________________________________ _____

Up next: Reds (21-17, 3rd NLC 3gb) @ Giants (23-16, 1st NLW, 0.5gl)

Game one: Nick Lodolo (2-2, 5.22era 29k) vs Alex Cobb (1-3, 7.00era 16k)

Game two: Andrew Abbott (3-3, 3.67era 26k) vs Blake Snell (1-2, 4.10era 37k)

Game three: Hunter Greene (4-3, 3.76era 45k)



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[Itsma806]

2024 Oakland Athletics 06/07-06/09

Overall Record:27-40 (5th AL West/15 behind Texas Rangers)

Game Results:

Game 1
Athletics-3
Blue Jays-1

Game 2
Blue Jays-10
Athletics-2

Game 3
Athletics-11
Blue Jays-8

Athletics end losing streak, take series from first place Jays

The Oakland Athletics have won their first series of June and that series win came againt the AL East leaders, the Toronto Blue Jays.

Their first win came in game one behind a strong starting performance from Hogan Harris who went seven innings giving up just four hits and one run as he struck out five. Esteury Ruiz led off the bottom of the first with his 4th homerun of the year and Matt Chapman hit his 5th inning the 4th inning before Oakland took the 3-0 lead in the fifth thanks to an rbi double by Nick Allen. The Jays scored one in the sixth but that's all they would get in the 3-1 Athletics victory.

Game two went how many experts predicted the series to go with Toronto earning their 40th win of the season, 10-2.

Game three saw the Athletics get out to a big lead much like their prior series as their lead eventually swole to 9-3. Luckily, this time, Oakland was able to stave off the Jays attempt at a comeback as they won, 11-8.

The Athletics will now hit the road with their first stop being in San Diego for a three game series against the Padres (34-35/3rd NL West).

[FluffyTonka]

Quote: Originally Posted by DarthRambo

They are 7-33 in my franchise. They may not reach 7 wins in 40 games real life lol Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk

nah bruh. they're gonna go on a run and get 10 wins this season.