MVP Baseball PS2 Simulation

Results from the first division series:


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As simulated with the computer playing the two teams on MVP 2005 with the updated rosters.

Game 1
Chicago - 5
Arizona - 11
W - Webb
L - Zambrano

Game 2
Chicago - 1
Arizona - 9
W - Davis
L - Lilly

Game 3
Arizona - 3
Chicago - 8
W - Eyre
L - L. Hernandez

Game 4
Arizona - 10
Chicago - 9
W - Owings
L - Zambrano
S - Valverde

I followed the pitching matchups as the team newspaper websites suggested. DeRosa had a couple big hits. Orlando Hudson and Chris Young had huge series for Arizona. The Cubs had the bases loaded in Game 4 with 2 outs and Daryle Ward struck out to end the series.

Boston-Anaheim next.

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Game 1
Angels - 7
Red Sox - 1

Game 2
Angels - 11
Red Sox - 12

Game 3
Red Sox - 7
Angels - 5

Game 4
Red Sox - 6
Angels - 11

Game 5
Angels - 10
Red Sox - 7

The simulation continues, if only for my own entertainment. :) I'm thinking there's definitely gonna be some differences in the real playoffs.



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Game 1
Colorado - 5
Philadelphia - 7

Game 2
Colorado - 1
Philadelphia - 5

Game 3
Philadelphia - 6
Colorado - 8

Game 4
Philadelphia - 11
Colorado - 6




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Game 1
New York - 12
Cleveland - 2

Game 2
New York - 6
Cleveland - 9

Game 3
Cleveland - 9
New York - 1

Game 4
Cleveland - 6
New York - 7

Game 5
New York - 5
Cleveland - 4

Simulations are obviously not taking into account certain matchups. The coach will make pitching changes at different times. I personally think the Indians will win the series against the Yankees. I had them winning the World Series at the beginning of the season. I'm sticking by that.

Sim. League Championship Series:
NL - Arizona vs. Philadelphia
AL - New York vs. Anaheim

I picked the Red Sox to win the World Series this year so I'm still sitting pretty.......I had them playing the Dodgers but whatever. At least the team I picked to win it, is still in it right?

And I would agree with you statement that the real playoffs and your sim were going to be a bit different considering three of the four teams that you have in the Championship Series' are on the brink of elimination.

I had the Dodgers representing the NL, too. Hard to foresee injuries and the Rockies going insane.

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Game 1
Philadelphia - 5
Arizona - 4
W: Hamels
L: Webb
S: Myers

Game 2
Philadelphia - 3
Arizona - 10
W: Davis
L: Lohse

Game 3
Arizona - 10
Philadelphia - 5
W: Hernandez
L: Alfonseca

Game 4
Arizona - 10
Philadelphia - 7
W: Owings
L: Kendrick

Game 5
Arizona - 8
Philadelphia - 6
W: Webb
L: Alfonseca



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Game 1
New York - 12
Anaheim - 13
W: Oliver
L: Chamberlain
S: Rodriguez

Game 2
New York - 6
Anaheim - 7
W: Speier
L: Pettitte
S: Rodriguez

Game 3
Anaheim - 10
New York - 9 (10 inn.)
W: Shields
L: Rivera
S: Rodriguez

Game 4
Anaheim - 2
New York - 4
W: Mussina
L: Colon
S: Rivera

Game 5
Anaheim - 9
New York - 12
W: Wang
L: Lackey

Game 6
New York - 3
Anaheim - 5
W: Escobar
L: Pettite
S: Rodriguez

Angels and D'backs in the World Series. Angels being banged up in reality might have something to do with them being down 2-0 against Boston.

World Series

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Game 1
Arizona - 4
Anaheim - 8

Game 2
Arizona - 7
Anaheim - 8

Game 3
Anaheim - 3
Arizona - 6

Game 4
Anaheim - 9
Arizona - 3

Game 5
Anaheim - 10
Arizona - 6

There you have it. Pointless but fun sim.

The Angels have a bunch of guys not hurt but nagging things...however, they win the simulation when players are considered "full health" so maybe that says something about their talent level.

I think I did sim the Cards/Tigers last season too and the Tigers swept or won in 5...so it just shows how unpredictable the game is.