Anyone else trying to make WS?
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@sbevans142 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
@MathMan5072 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
@sbevans142 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
@MathMan5072 I keep bouncing around the 600s and low 700s. Feeling like I need to hit better to go further. I have noticed I take less pitches than my opponents. Think I will try to be more patient and see if that helps me score more consistently. I've been having a lot of fun. If you dont have Joe Morgan, I'd recommend trying him out. Hes a force. I've been blown away by his exit velocities
After every loss I always tell myself I’m going to be more patient. I forget that it’s okay to take a strike when it’s not the pitch you’re looking for. After a loss today I messaged the other guy and said I wish I could take pitches like he does.
I'm the same way. I feel like I need to prove to somebody that I can cover the whole strike zone. So I try and end up making weak contact or missing a bunch of pitches and bumping up the pitchers confidence lol. I may try cbrev's method of picking three guys who dont swing until 1 strike, 3 guys who swing after strike 2, and 3 guys who go up hacking
Never saw that video, but thats a very cool concept. May have to try this myself
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@OreoRockstar said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
@m_hennion25 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
Emotional roller coaster the past 24 hours. 3-3 in my last 6, with 4 games decided by 1 run. I managed to pick up 13 ranking points in the process and up to 836
When I get in the mid 800s, this is what happens to me. Hit that .500 world and am stuck in purgatory
2 of the wins were WS guys which I used to stand no chance against. So I’m definitely getting more competitive. Thinking +4-5 in win column from here out gets me there. Just need to hope for the matchups lol
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@bmoo44 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
Those of you that are pushing hard for WS how many are using monitors and how many using tv’s
Using a TV. Hate to say it, but I’m on the “I’ll only play home games” kick to ensure that I don’t play in a major league stadium. I have solid WiFi and TV on game mode so I never experience lag. Making sure I play at home is key though. Might be cheesy, but I can’t risk playing in a major league park while it rains. I’ll have no chance to hit anything and be guaranteed to lose.
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@bmoo44 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
Those of you that are pushing hard for WS how many are using monitors and how many using tv’s
I’m a monitor I got about 6-7 weeks ago. I wouldn’t say changing was night and day, but I guess it helps no think part of it is that I’m so closed to it as opposed to the tv hanging on the wall.
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@m_hennion25 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
@OreoRockstar said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
@m_hennion25 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
Emotional roller coaster the past 24 hours. 3-3 in my last 6, with 4 games decided by 1 run. I managed to pick up 13 ranking points in the process and up to 836
When I get in the mid 800s, this is what happens to me. Hit that .500 world and am stuck in purgatory
2 of the wins were WS guys which I used to stand no chance against. So I’m definitely getting more competitive. Thinking +4-5 in win column from here out gets me there. Just need to hope for the matchups lol
This is how i feel. at least I have a chance. I’ve been on a tear the last three days, but I have mostly been matched up with people ranked below me. I just made cs at 804 against someone barely in 700. I’m hoping 6-7 over 500 for the next two weeks will get me there.
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I don’t know if I will make it to the end without having a heart attack. I won both my games today. The first one I felt in control for most of the game and won 4-0.
In the second game I was down 5-0 going into the seventh. I score 4 in the seventh and the then 1 in the ninth to force extras. Ended up winning 7-5 in the tenth.
I’m now at 822 which about matches my blood pressure.
But now, question for anyone who has read this far. I love everyone in my lineup except Rollins. He bats lead off for me but I don’t think I’ve gotten more than a couple hits since I started playing hall of fame. Even when I’m on it, he doesn’t seem to hit it hard. Do I mess with a winning lineup at this point or keep him there until I hit a skid? I think his replacement would be Ozzie Smith.
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@MathMan5072 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
I don’t know if I will make it to the end without having a heart attack. I won both my games today. The first one I felt in control for most of the game and won 4-0.
In the second game I was down 5-0 going into the seventh. I score 4 in the seventh and the then 1 in the ninth to force extras. Ended up winning 7-5 in the tenth.
I’m now at 822 which about matches my blood pressure.
But now, question for anyone who has read this far. I love everyone in my lineup except Rollins. He bats lead off for me but I don’t think I’ve gotten more than a couple hits since I started playing hall of fame. Even when I’m on it, he doesn’t seem to hit it hard. Do I mess with a winning lineup at this point or keep him there until I hit a skid? I think his replacement would be Ozzie Smith.
Both are booty but Rollins is better than Ozzie by a mile. Ozzie is superb in the field but horrible offensively. He will definitely not help you
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@Hikes83 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
@MathMan5072 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
I don’t know if I will make it to the end without having a heart attack. I won both my games today. The first one I felt in control for most of the game and won 4-0.
In the second game I was down 5-0 going into the seventh. I score 4 in the seventh and the then 1 in the ninth to force extras. Ended up winning 7-5 in the tenth.
I’m now at 822 which about matches my blood pressure.
But now, question for anyone who has read this far. I love everyone in my lineup except Rollins. He bats lead off for me but I don’t think I’ve gotten more than a couple hits since I started playing hall of fame. Even when I’m on it, he doesn’t seem to hit it hard. Do I mess with a winning lineup at this point or keep him there until I hit a skid? I think his replacement would be Ozzie Smith.
Both are booty but Rollins is better than Ozzie by a mile. Ozzie is superb in the field but horrible offensively. He will definitely not help you
Thanks. That’s kinda what I’m thinking. I just don’t want to change my order. I like where everyone lines up. Hopefully, Rollins can turn it around.
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@MathMan5072 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
@Hikes83 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
@MathMan5072 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
I don’t know if I will make it to the end without having a heart attack. I won both my games today. The first one I felt in control for most of the game and won 4-0.
In the second game I was down 5-0 going into the seventh. I score 4 in the seventh and the then 1 in the ninth to force extras. Ended up winning 7-5 in the tenth.
I’m now at 822 which about matches my blood pressure.
But now, question for anyone who has read this far. I love everyone in my lineup except Rollins. He bats lead off for me but I don’t think I’ve gotten more than a couple hits since I started playing hall of fame. Even when I’m on it, he doesn’t seem to hit it hard. Do I mess with a winning lineup at this point or keep him there until I hit a skid? I think his replacement would be Ozzie Smith.
Both are booty but Rollins is better than Ozzie by a mile. Ozzie is superb in the field but horrible offensively. He will definitely not help you
Thanks. That’s kinda what I’m thinking. I just don’t want to change my order. I like where everyone lines up. Hopefully, Rollins can turn it around.
If you’re struggling with him, I suggest you take until two strikes. You’d be surprised how many times he’ll get walked. Just a suggestion
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@Hikes83 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
@MathMan5072 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
@Hikes83 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
@MathMan5072 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
I don’t know if I will make it to the end without having a heart attack. I won both my games today. The first one I felt in control for most of the game and won 4-0.
In the second game I was down 5-0 going into the seventh. I score 4 in the seventh and the then 1 in the ninth to force extras. Ended up winning 7-5 in the tenth.
I’m now at 822 which about matches my blood pressure.
But now, question for anyone who has read this far. I love everyone in my lineup except Rollins. He bats lead off for me but I don’t think I’ve gotten more than a couple hits since I started playing hall of fame. Even when I’m on it, he doesn’t seem to hit it hard. Do I mess with a winning lineup at this point or keep him there until I hit a skid? I think his replacement would be Ozzie Smith.
Both are booty but Rollins is better than Ozzie by a mile. Ozzie is superb in the field but horrible offensively. He will definitely not help you
Thanks. That’s kinda what I’m thinking. I just don’t want to change my order. I like where everyone lines up. Hopefully, Rollins can turn it around.
If you’re struggling with him, I suggest you take until two strikes. You’d be surprised how many times he’ll get walked. Just a suggestion
After reading a post by @sbevans142 earlier in this thread I am forcing myself to take a lot more pitches. I do that with him the first time up and I pretty much take at least one strike with everyone the first time through. It has definitely helped. Even if I don’t get on base, the other guy usually runs up his pitch count a little. Maybe I’ll just force myself to always take two strikes with him. I think I’ve pretty much been doing that anyway. Thanks for the help.
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I am 50 yrs, and have made the CS a few times over the years, but never the WS. I was about nine or ten points away from the WS last year, before I got demolished.
I have avoided going for it this year, but may still give it a go before the next game comes out. My reflexes and vision are not as good as they used to be, but I enjoy collecting the cards, putting together a good team, and competing whenever I can.
If the online RS H2H quality of gameplay was as smooth as the offline vs cpu, then I may be more interested in giving it a go. However, the poor online gameplay, the latency issues, the various pitch speeds, the cheesers, the dashboarders, etc...takes away a lot if the enjoyment of online competitive gameplay for me.
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@MathMan5072 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
I don’t know if I will make it to the end without having a heart attack.
I’m now at 822 which about matches my blood pressure.Honestly, I feel the same way. The games are so stressful to the point where I don’t even enjoy them. I’ve never enjoyed the game less than this WS run lol.
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@m_hennion25 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
@MathMan5072 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
I don’t know if I will make it to the end without having a heart attack.
I’m now at 822 which about matches my blood pressure.Honestly, I feel the same way. The games are so stressful to the point where I don’t even enjoy them. I’ve never enjoyed the game less than this WS run lol.
You captured my exact thinking...>Don't know why RS games become so stressful and not fun, but they sure do for me......This season I have been playing more events and friendlies and have been able to play without care or the stress that RS brings.....
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1-3 tonight. Should have stopped when I lost the first game. Just couldn’t see the ball. Oh yeah..and high sinkers make my blood boil. I know it’s a thing in this game and I have to hit some to make WS, but I still hate them. Still in the 770s.
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I am 7-7 over the last 2 nights of playing, but +11 in the points column. Sitting at 847 which is my all time high. The highs and lows of this game are too much to handle though lol.
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Weird night 4w 1l currently 807.
Got mercy ruled in game 1 because of the home advantage.Game 2 I basically mercy ruled someone because home advantage.
Game 3 losing 1 _ 0 in first runner on 1st and 3rd cheeky rat stole home which got me mad at myself so put 9 up in the 2nd he let the time run out but I wanted him to quit. He decided to play on and at this point I'm not really caring but he pulled it back a little needing just 5 in the 8th and 3 in the 9th.
Game 4 up 4 in 1st or 2and then rage quit.
Almost every win or loss in this game for me and I assume others is down to connection.
Oh and the game I lost was against 94 T.Mckenzie where I got only 5 hits.
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1-6 since Sunday when I was feeling good about cs. I just can’t see the ball anymore. I saw the ball decent in my first couple HOF games but not since Sunday. Home/away it doesn’t matter. I’m now in wild card. I might have to thrown in the towel. I might give it one more try. I’m switching up my lineup and we’ll see how it goes.
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@MathMan5072 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
1-6 since Sunday when I was feeling good about cs. I just can’t see the ball anymore. Home/away it doesn’t matter. I’m not in wild card. I might have to thrown in the towel. I might give it one more try. I’m switching up my lineup and we’ll see how it goes.
Dont give up! You were right there. I've definitely gone through stretches where hitting seems impossible. You probably got unlucky on a couple poor connection games, faced a couple good opponents, and now your pressing a little. Stay confident though - you're good. I would guess the vast majority of players never get to the mid 800s
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I'm 2-0 so far tonight. My ranking is currently low, so I have been matching up with beatable opponents. I got a netgear powerline to hopefully make my connection stronger and avoid the DC losses that have been plaguing me all year. So far so good. It has also boosted my download/upload speeds from 20MB/2MB to 50MB/5MB. Games have been smoother for sure.
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@sbevans142 said in Anyone else trying to make WS?:
I'm 2-0 so far tonight. My ranking is currently low, so I have been matching up with beatable opponents. I got a netgear powerline to hopefully make my connection stronger and avoid the DC losses that have been plaguing me all year. So far so good. It has also boosted my download/upload speeds from 20MB/2MB to 50MB/5MB. Games have been smoother for sure.
Good luck!
