20 May 2056
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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by Fish McWilliams
It's a winning Sim and the first sweep. Yay. May be the only one going forward. Going 4-2 is a relief to see for a team like the Brisas. Buenos Aires is now keeping runs low. The Brisas have to score at least one more than the other team (/s). Hopefully, this will inspire some confidence in those bats. But the pitching? That continues shining in Sim #7. Hopefully that is the norm, again, going forward.
BRISAS OF THE SIM - SIM #7
Pitcher
SP Deron Alexander
9 G, 9 GS, 2-1, 46.0 IP, 2.93 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, +0.6 WAR
Alexander had 2 starts and the last one was rough with him allowing 3 runs in 5 innings. But his first start was so good it was still a great Sim. His first start he only allowed 1 ER in 5 innings while fanning 5 and only giving up 3 hits. In the last, he imploded on the mound (relatively) surrendering 3 runs thru the 5th. The Centaurs scored one in the 5th and 2 in the 6th to hold up a 1-run final 5-4.
Hitter
1B César Torres
41 G, 37 PA, 8 2B, 7 HR, 27 RBI, .314/.353/.500, +1.0 WAR
Torres has subjectively been the best hitter on the squad since returning from injury. He has avoided big innings and slumps so far. In Sim #7, Torres slashed ., 1.058 OPS, with 1 double, 2 HR, and 5 RBI. LF Roberto Torres could make the argument that he was better, but ultimately it came down to delivery across the board.
Sim #1: P David bin Adnan, LF Roberto Torres
Sim #2: P Marvin Winston, LF Roberto Torres
Sim #3: P Deron Alexander, DH Hisanobu Takahashi
Sim #4: P António Ramírez, DH Hisanobu Takahashi
Sim #5: P Marvin 'Groucho' Winston, RF Isacco Aglietti
Sim #6: P Baz Badr, 1B César Torres
Sim #7: P Deron Alexander, 1B César Torres