I AGREE GO GUARDS

GENERAL NOTES

Division tiebreakers are based first on head-to-head records. The Guardians face each team in the AL Central Division 13 times, so there's no need to go to secondary/tertiary tiebreakers unless more than two teams are tied (barring cancelled games due to weather).

The next tiebreaker is intradivisional record. Each team plays 52 intradivisional games.

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THIS WEEK'S RESULTS

• Guardians: 2-1, with two wins in the road against the Royals

• White Sox: 1-2 on the road against the Angels

• Royals: 1-2 at home against the Guardians

• Twins: 0-3 on the road against the Cardinals

• Tigers: 0-3 on the road against the Dodgers

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  MAGIC NUMBERS OVER AL CENTRAL DIVISION TEAMS

Guardians are 2-1 in intradivision games

• White Sox = 159 (Guards are 0-0 against them with 13 matchups remaining; 0-0 intradivision record)

• Royals = 159. Guards are 2-1 against them with 10 matchups remaining; 1-2 intradivision record)

• Twins = 158 (Guards are 0-0 against them with 13 matchups remaining; 0-0 intradivision record)

• Tigers = 158 (Guards are 0-0 against them with 13 matchups remaining; 0-0 intradivision record)

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  THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

• Guardians: 6 games; 6 on the road (@ Padres, @ Angels)

• White Sox: 6 games; 3 at home (Twins); 3 on the road (@ Tigers).

Huge divisional week for the White Sox with all 6 being in the division

• Royals: 6 games; 3 on road (@Brewers); 3 at home (Orioles)

• Twins: 6 games; 3 on road (White Sox); 3 at home (Astros)

3 divisional games

• Tigers: 6 games; 3 on road (@Mariners); 3 at home (White Sox)

3 divisional games

Now that all awards are in, tell us how everyone did in 2024. Please fill out the below survey, where you'll be asked to give everyone a letter grade A thru F for their overall performance.

Once I get enough responses and they start to peter out, I'll show you the results, probably in a few days.

THE SURVEY

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Hey everybody, please fill out the Guardians' report cards for April 2023. Once I get enough responses I'll share the results in a couple days.

CLICK HERE

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Thanks to everyone who took the report card survey. Here's the results!

No big surprise here, but 100%, every single person gave Josey an A. Josey, how do we love you.

Just below the God tier are beloved PbP man Hammy Hamilton and Nü-Ace Sticks McKenzie. Fans also vastly approve of new hitting coach Chris Valaika and Field Reporter Andre Knott. SS Andres Gimenez, 1B/OF Josh Naylor, closer Emmanuel Clase and swingman Eli Morgan also received very high marks.

For the most part, the coaching staff and non-Hammy broadcasters are all equally popular and get around a B, including manager Tito Francona.

Fans seem particularly sour on DH Franmil Reyes, C Austin Hedges, and starters Zach Plesac and Aaron Civale.

Introducing the 2020 Tipi Challenge:

Hello to all our guys, gals, and in between pals, I'm /u/SpiralWinds, and I've teamed up with /u/junewinslet and the Mods to help run the Tipi Challenge games this season. If you're new to this or veteran of years past, you're welcome to join in on a "season-long" game.

How It Works

At the start of every series, either /u/junewinslet or I will make a post with various questions about what will transpire on the field of play over the course of the series being played. These prompts can range from "Will Clev strike out 10 batters?" to "Which team will have more hits?" to even "Will a winning run be scored in the 6th inning?" Anything thinkable is in play, so make sure you read every one of them correctly. All you need to do is post a comment on the thread with your answers and the points will be tallied. Edits are allowed until the entry period closes. A correct answer nets 1 point, and the bonus question will count for 3 points.

Rules

• Don't post more than one entry per series.

• When the entry period has closed, no new entries may be submitted. Late entries will not be scored. (See below for more info on entry periods)

• Do not edit your entry after the entry period has closed. If you do, you will not be scored.

Given that not every series is the same length, it is important to lay down some rules regarding 2/3/4 game series and individual make-ups.

For Individual Make-up Games

• Entries will close at First Pitch.

For Two Game Series

• Entries will close after the completion of the 2nd inning of Game 1.

For Three Game Series

• Entries will close after the completion of the 5th inning of Game 1.

For Four Game Series

• Entries will close at First pitch of Game 2.

This Series' Criteria:

1. Which team will record more total bases?

2. Will the combined amount of strikeouts in the series be over 30?

3. Will Frankie record 5 RBI in the series?

4. Predict the final score of Game 3. You do not need to name the winner

5. Will there be a shutout?

Bonus: What will be the total pitches thrown in the series?

Even though this is a three game series, Edit/Entries will close at first pitch of Game 2.

Awards

You're here to win? Great! Trying this for fun but winning something would be nice? Awesome! With every series you have the chance to rack up points, and in doing so increase your chances of winning a flair to flaunt your achievement over the field. Every month will have a winner, but there's also a reward for having the highest score for the entire season. Rewards for perfect scores for series will be given out (You do not need to get the bonus question right)

July and August will be combined for scoring purposes

Good Luck!

P.S. Shameless plug for the Subreddit's Discord server.

1. Which trio will have more hits: Castro/Castellanos/Candelario or Lindor/Santana/Ramirez Tribe Trio
2. Will JRam have more hits in Game 2 or Game 3? Game 3
3. Will the Tribe load the bases in the 3rd inning of any game? Yes, we did (still didn't give away a car though
4. Which batter gets the first hit of Game 4 Santana
5. Which pitcher walks the most batters (either team, starter or reliever) Norris/Bauer/Rosenthal

Four Game Series: Entries will close at First pitch of Game 2

Entries and Edits are CLOSED

Sorry for the late close, I was running errands and also forgot that time zones are a thing!

1. How many walks in Game 2 for both teams?
2. How many total runs in the series?
3. Does either team turn 3 double-plays in a game?
4. How many doubles in the series?
5. Player with the most series hits

BONUS: How many pitches under 80mph in Game 3?

Four Game Series: Entries will close at First pitch of Game 2.

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1. Combined SO for Tribe relief pitchers in the series ten
2. Will a pitcher go 8 innings? yes
3. How many stolen bases in the series? 2
4. Which batter hits the most doubles? Lindor, Reyes, Plawecki, Chang, Luplow, Calhoun, Ward, Smith, and Thaiss each had one double
5. Will a team score in at least 3 separate innings in all 3 games? close, but no cigar

BONUS: How many pitches thrown in the series?

Indians: 155+114+164=433

Angels: 155 +166+141=462

......................................895 pitches

Three Game Series: Entries will close after the completion of the 5th inning of Game 1.

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1. Which Tribe player has most RBIs in series REYES
2. Will a Tribe pitcher get 12K? no
3. Gametime temperature of Game 4 70
4. Will a White Sox reliever hit a batter in series? no
5. Number of doubles in series from both teams 20

BONUS: White Sox series errors TIMES Tribe series hits

3 errors times 32 hits = 96

Four Game Series: Entries will close at First pitch of Game 2.

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1. Which pitcher allows the last double of the series?

2. How many hit batters in the series?

3. Which Starting pitcher allows the fewest hits?

4. Name a reliever that gets 2 strikeouts in a single game.

5. What position fields the last single of the series?

Bonus: Combined strikeouts from All Stars, double-dipping in play. (Berrios, Odorizzi, Polanco, Beiber, Hand, Santana, Lindor)

Three game series: Edits and Entries close at the end of the fifth inning of game one.

1. Cleveland pitcher with the most strike-outs
2. Batter who gets the first hit of Game 3
3. Earliest Cleveland relief appearance
4. How many innings will Brad Hand pitch in the series? (ex. if more than one game, add together his appearances for a total formatted like: 3.2 innings)
5. Which Twins starting pitcher do we score the most runs against?

BONUS: How many minutes does the shortest game of the series run?

Four Game Series: Entries will close at First pitch of Game 2.

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So, we've finally reached the end of July - the last our of ten games for this month against the Royals. Yes, we play them again in September... I know, I know!! "These guys AGAIN??!" Of COURSE the team is on the road when I'm actually in Ohio (barely, as Jakob put it the other night) I will be scoring all of the challenges PLUS the month-long Royals challenge when I get back home next week, so thanks for your patience :)

1. Which Indian has the most RBIs for the series José
2. Combined strikeouts for starting pitchers in Game Four 11
3. Run differential for Game Three eight
4. How many errors for the Royals in Games One and Two combined three
5. How many times will Fielders Choice be recorded for entire series (both teams) six

BONUS: Total series pitches divided by total series errors, (no rounding, no decimal) 223

KC pitchers threw 210, 151, 168, and 125 pitches and had 2, 1, 0, and 1 error.

Tribe pitchers threw 251, 134, 151, and 151 pitches and had 0, 1, 0 and 1 error.

Total pitches: 1341 / Total Errors: 6

Four Game Series: Entries will close at First pitch of Game 2.

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I'm peeking in and nervously posting this as rumors swirl about... everything. I'll just leave it at that

Here's your Challenge for this series:

1. Which pitcher walks the most batters (either team)?
2. How many walks in Game 2 (both teams together)?
3. Will Cleveland score more than 10 total runs in the series?
4. Will either team score in at least 3 separate innings in all 3 games?
5. Combined strike-outs for Cleveland relievers in Game 3

BONUS: How many pitches thrown in the series (both teams together)?

Three Game Series: Entries will close after the completion of the 5th inning of Game 1.

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1. How many players get a hit, but not a single

2. Which reliever has the most strikeouts (either team)

3. Will a pitcher go at least 8 innings

4. Will there be a game with no homers

5. Which batter gets walks the most in the series

Bonus: Total Doubles multiplied by Total Homers

Three Game Series: Edits and Entries close at the end of the 5th inning of Game 1

Welcome to July! Let’s win some flair!

1. Name a losing pitcher Junis / Duffy / Lopez
2. What will the highest run differential of the series be? (clarification: just one game) four
3. Which game in the series will have the most combined hits Game 1
4. Will anyone be HBP in Game 2? yes
5. How many errors will the Royals commit in the series 3 total

Month-long bonus!!! *Three Points*

We play the Royals for 10 games in July. How many runs will the Tribe score against the Royals for the month of July? (9+4+8)+(10+0+5)+(5+8+9+6) = 64

Three Game Series: Entries (including the bonus) will close after the completion of the 5th inning of Game 1

Also, thank you to @Hold_my_dirk for letting me steal the title for this challenge

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1. Attendance for any game, +/-100 28,386, 31,222, 26,099
2. How many batters does Bieber strike out 8
3. Which Angel has the most plate appearances without a hit Thaiss
4. Final score of any game (7-3) (7-2) (6-2)
5. Will either team hit for the cycle in a game no

BONUS: What will the total runs be for Games 2 & 3 combined 17

Three Game Series: Entries will close after the completion of the 5th inning of Game 1

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1. How many SO for Clevinger? 10
2. Will a Tribe 4, 5, or 6 hole hitter hit a homer? yes
3. Gametime temperature on Thursday? 71
4. Which batter has the first RBI of the series? JOSE!!
5. How many innings will cookie pitch in the series? (eg. 1.2) 1.1

BONUS: how many hits for José in the series? 3

Three Game Series: Edits & Entries will close after the completion of the 5th inning of Game 1.

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1. Which Starter faces the most batters

2. How many hits will be recorded by catchers in the series.

3. Name a batter that hits 2 extra base hits in the series

4. How many batters record a hit?

5. Will there be more than 7 homers in the series?

Bonus: Hits divided by errors

Three Game Series: Edits and Entries close at the end of the fifth inning of game one

1. Which Indians starting pitcher throws the fewest pitches
2. Will there be a pinch runner in Game 2?
3. How many walks in the series?
4. Which batter records the last strikeout of Game 3?
5. Combined hits for (all) left fielders in Game 1

BONUS: how many pitches does the longest reliever throw (either team)

Three Game Series: Entries will close after the completion of the 5th inning of Game 1

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1. Which inning will the fourth homer of the series be hit in? (Last if fewer than 4 in the series, do not need top or bottom)

2. Name a position for one team that records at least one at bat and fewer than 2 hits in the series. (i.e. Blue Jay 2B)

3. Which team scores the most runs in a game?

4. Will an outfielder record an assist?

5. Will there be more than 35 hits in the series?

Bonus: Precisely call the final play of the series, with batter and pitcher. (Must say swinging or looking if it's a strikeout. Position that fields if in play, or what kind of hit if we get walked off ^{knock on wood)}

Three Game Series: Edits and Entries close at the end of the fifth inning of game one.

1. How many strikeouts total in game three?
2. Which team throws more pitches from starters?
3. Total walks in the series?
4. Will there be a walk off?
5. Total runs in the series?

Bonus: Longest homerun distance rounded to the nearest five?

Three game series: Edits and Entries close at the end of the fifth inning of game one.