Destined to lose?

[Gophils26]

Just curious if anyone else here has games where they feel like no matter what; they are just destined to lose that particular game? For example: just played Marlins and after a couple of bloopers I gave up in 2nd inning they hit a home run. Bottom of the 2nd I tie it up 3-3. Top of 3rd couple more bloopers and polanco pulls a shot to right field to make it 6-3 off a ball I threw way low out of the zone.

Proceeded to hit every ball at someone throughout the remainder of the game. Hit some balls hard, but everyone was right at someone and even resulted in several double plays. Those are the games where I say to myself 'I'm just not supposed to win this one'. Not blaming the game or anything; it's just baseball. I like that the game so accurately emulates the sport.

Just curious if anyone else encounters the same thing? Or maybe sometimes I just don't concentrate hard enough and it's strictly on me lol.

[nomo17k]

It's just that baseball is that kinda game.

On average, an MLB team would score 4.5 runs per game. There are 9 innings, so if the runs are equally distributed over the 9 innings, a team would score a run every other inning. It's a very simplistic argument, but that's partly why seesaw games aren't all that rare in baseball.

[HighCmpPct]

Quote: Originally Posted by nomo17k

It's just that baseball is that kinda game. On average, an MLB team would score 4.5 runs per game. There are 9 innings, so if the runs are equally distributed over the 9 innings, a team would score a run every other inning. It's a very simplistic argument, but that's partly why seesaw games aren't all that rare in baseball.

Especially since in the video game world you control both sides of the ball.

Feel like you got screwed at the plate? Guess what you're going to carry that frustration onto the mound, and before you know it it's caused problems.

[vcu9]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gophils26

Just curious if anyone else here has games where they feel like no matter what; they are just destined to lose that particular game? For example: just played Marlins and after a couple of bloopers I gave up in 2nd inning they hit a home run. Bottom of the 2nd I tie it up 3-3. Top of 3rd couple more bloopers and polanco pulls a shot to right field to make it 6-3 off a ball I threw way low out of the zone. Proceeded to hit every ball at someone throughout the remainder of the game. Hit some balls hard, but everyone was right at someone and even resulted in several double plays. Those are the games where I say to myself 'I'm just not supposed to win this one'. Not blaming the game or anything; it's just baseball. I like that the game so accurately emulates the sport. Just curious if anyone else encounters the same thing? Or maybe sometimes I just don't concentrate hard enough and it's strictly on me lol.

I feel your pain, bro. 162 games is a loooong season, so anything and everything will happen.

For example, the Astros will beat the Yankees 11-1 one night, then the Yankees will win the next 7 games they play against the Astros.

Ever seen the 2013 49ers lose to the 2013 Lions 45-10?

NOPE.

Why?

162 game season vs. 16 game season ....

And Baseball is the only major sport where the Defense has the Ball.

Just food for thought.

[vinny_pizza]

Quote: Originally Posted by HighCmpPct

Especially since in the video game world you control both sides of the ball. Feel like you got screwed at the plate? Guess what you're going to carry that frustration onto the mound, and before you know it it's caused problems.

I do that all of the time. I was down 1-0 early in a franchise game the other night, broke out for a big 5 run inning, seemed to cruise a few innings on the mound before disaster. I few hits later it's 5-3, i get frustrated and make bad pitches, bang, i lose 6-5. That's just baseball, you gotta keep your head.

[Gophils26]

Quote: Originally Posted by vcu9

I feel your pain, bro. 162 games is a loooong season, so anything and everything will happen. For example, the Astros will beat the Yankees 11-1 one night, then the Yankees will win the next 7 games they play against the Astros. Ever seen the 2013 49ers lose to the 2013 Lions 45-10? NOPE. Why? 162 game season vs. 16 game season .... And Baseball is the only major sport where the Defense has the Ball. Just food for thought.

Very true man! Good way to look at it

[Gophils26]

Quote: Originally Posted by vinny_pizza

I do that all of the time. I was down 1-0 early in a franchise game the other night, broke out for a big 5 run inning, seemed to cruise a few innings on the mound before disaster. I few hits later it's 5-3, i get frustrated and make bad pitches, bang, i lose 6-5. That's just baseball, you gotta keep your head.

I also do this. Especially if I'm having a tough time at the plate I start trying to get through innings quick because I'm frustrated about striking out with bases loaded. Before I know it I've given up 3 runs and dug myself a whole. Def agree on the mental aspect.

[Padgoi]

Yes. All the time.