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Welcome to Week 2 of the Tuesday Night Challenge 2005 Playoffs Semifinal Round!

Pick the winners of the games in the order they appear. Each correct pick is worth 1 point. No late entries will be accepted.

NOTE: Picks must be sent to me via e-mail (shoalzie@yahoo.com) or private message

ENTRY DEADLINE: Tuesday, September 27 @ 7:05 p.m.

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Chicago White Sox (B. McCarthy R 2-1, 4.20)
at Detroit (J. Johnson R 8-12, 4.57), 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets (V. Zambrano R 7-11, 4.10)
at Philadelphia (J. Lieber R 16-12, 4.23), 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (M. Mussina R 13-8, 4.20)
at Baltimore (D. Cabrera R 10-12, 4.58), 7:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (S. Kazmir L 9-9, 3.85)
at Cleveland (S. Elarton R 11-7, 4.38), 7:05 p.m.

Toronto (G. Chacin L 12-9, 3.66)
at Boston (T. Wakefield R 15-11, 4.09), 7:05 p.m.

Washington (E. Loaiza R 11-10, 3.63)
at Florida (D. Willis L 22-9, 2.44), 7:05 p.m.

Cincinnati (B. Claussen L 10-9, 3.91)
at Milwaukee (R. Helling R 2-1, 2.51), 7:35 p.m.

Colorado (A. Cook R 6-1, 3.23)
at Atlanta (T. Hudson R 13-9, 3.48), 7:35 p.m

Pittsburgh (Z. Duke L 6-2, 1.94)
at Chicago Cubs (G. Maddux R 13-13, 4.14), 8:05 p.m.

Houston (R. Oswalt R 18-12, 2.91)
at St. Louis (M. Morris R 14-9, 3.97), 8:10 p.m.

Kansas City (R. Hernandez R 8-12, 5.40)
at Minnesota (J. Santana L 14-7, 2.98), 8:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (E. Santana R 10-8, 4.69)
at Oakland (J. Kennedy L 7-12, 6.08), 10:05 p.m.

San Francisco (B. Tomko R 7-15, 4.48)
at San Diego (A. Eaton R 10-5, 4.18), 10:05 p.m.

Texas (K. Loe R 9-5, 3.39)
at Seattle (F. Hernandez R 4-4, 2.63), 10:05 p.m.

Arizona (B. Webb R 13-11, 3.68)
at L.A. Dodgers (J. Weaver R 14-10, 4.29), 10:10 p.m.

White Sox @ Tigers
Mets @ Phillies
Yankees @ Orioles
Devil Rays @ Indians
Blue Jays @ Red Sox
Nationals @ Marlins
Reds @ Brewers
Rockies @ Braves
Pirates @ Cubs
Astros @ Cardinals
Royals @ Twins
Angels @ Athletics
Giants @ Padres
Rangers @ Mariners
Diamondbacks @ Dodgers

American League
#2 PrimeX vs. #4 Prototype

National League
#1 Shoalzie vs. #2 Otis

I have received picks from the following (in BOLD):

Otis
PrimeX
Prototype
Shoalzie

Just to make this clear, eventhough the Red Sox and Blue Jays are playing a doubleheader today, we will not include both games. The second game of the doubleheader will be our game since I'd consider it to be the regularly scheduled game. I wanted to post this so there is no confusion with the results of tonight's games.

#2 PrimeX vs. #4 Prototype
Game 1 - White Sox / White Sox
Game 2 - Mets / Phillies
Game 3 - Yankees / Yankees
Game 4 - Devil Rays / Indians
Game 5 - Red Sox / Red Sox
Game 6 - Marlins / Marlins
Game 7 - Reds / Brewers
Game 8 - Braves / Braves
Game 9 - Cubs / Pirates
Game 10 - Astros / Cardinals
Game 11 - Twins / Twins
Game 12 - Angels / Athletics
Game 13 - Padres / Padres
Game 14 - Mariners / Mariners
Game 15 - Diamondbacks / Diamondbacks

#1 Shoalzie vs. #2 Otis
Game 1 - White Sox / White Sox
Game 2 - Phillies / Phillies
Game 3 - Yankees / Yankees
Game 4 - Indians / Indians
Game 5 - Blue Jays / Blue Jays
Game 6 - Marlins / Marlins
Game 7 - Brewers / Brewers
Game 8 - Braves / Braves
Game 9 - Cubs / Pirates
Game 10 - Astros / Cardinals
Game 11 - Twins / Twins
Game 12 - Athletics / Angels
Game 13 - Padres / Padres
Game 14 - Mariners / Rangers
Game 15 - Diamondbacks / Diamondbacks

Week 2 Results
American League
PrimeX 8, Prototype 6

National League
Otis 9, Shoalzie 7

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Game Results
Game 1 - Detroit 3, Chicago White Sox 2
Game 2 - N.Y. Mets 3, Philadelphia 2
Game 3 - Baltimore 17, N.Y. Yankees 9
Game 4 - Tampa Bay 5, Cleveland 4
Game 5 - Toronto 7, Boston 5 (Game 2)
Game 6 - Washington 11, Florida 1
Game 7 - Milwaukee 6, Cincinnati 2
Game 8 - Atlanta 12, Colorado 3
Game 9 - Pittsburgh 5, Chicago Cubs 3
Game 10 - Houston 3, St. Louis 1
Game 11 - Minnesota 3, Kansas City 1
Game 12 - L.A. Angels 4, Oakland 3
Game 13 - San Diego 9, San Francisco 6
Game 14 - Texas 3, Seattle 2 (F/11)
Game 15 - Arizona 2, L.A. Dodgers 0

Semifinals Results
American League
PrimeX 15, Prototype 15 (Tie-Breaker: Saturday)

National League
Otis 19, Shoalzie 17

PrimeX & Prototype: I'll try to get the games and starters for Saturday up on the board either later tonight or first thing in the morning on Friday. If you want to look ahead and check the schedule yourself, feel free to send in your picks early to me. Same rules apply, just PM or e-mail them to me. This will be your only tie-breaker. In the event of another tie, PrimeX will advance because he had more points in the regular season. Sound fair?

Sounds like a plan, WingNut.

Shoalzie wrote:Semifinals Results
American League
PrimeX 15, Prototype 15 (Tie-Breaker: Saturday)

National League
Otis 19, Shoalzie 17

Well that was as evenly matched as I figured it to be. It doesn't get much closer than that.
Props on a solid season Shoalzie... better luck next year.

Otis wrote:Well that was as evenly matched as I figured it to be. It doesn't get much closer than that.
Props on a solid season Shoalzie... better luck next year.

Congrats Otis...always a bridesmaid...

I'll have the finals thread posted when the matchups are decided.

Welcome to the Tie-Breaker for the Tuesday Night Challenge 2005 Playoffs Semifinal Round!

Pick the winners of the games in the order they appear. Each correct pick is worth 1 point. No late entries will be accepted.

NOTE: Picks must be sent to me via e-mail (shoalzie@yahoo.com) or private message

ENTRY DEADLINE: Saturday, October 1 @ 1:20 p.m.

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N.Y. Yankees (R. Johnson L 16-8, 3.79)
at Boston (T. Wakefield R 16-11, 3.96), 1:20 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (J. Garland R 17-10, 3.53)
at Cleveland (J. Westbrook R 15-14, 4.46), 1:25 p.m.

Arizona (R. Ortiz R 5-11, 6.89)
at San Francisco (B. Hennessey R 5-8, 4.85), 4:05 p.m.

Oakland (J. Blanton R 11-12, 3.55)
at Seattle (J. Harris R 2-5, 4.47), 4:05 p.m.

Kansas City (J. Howell L 3-5, 6.78)
at Toronto (D. Bush R 5-11, 4.45), 4:07 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (J. Williams R 6-9, 4.28)
at Houston (R. Clemens R 12-8, 1.89), 4:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (B. Myers R 12-8, 3.71)
at Washington (J. Patterson R 9-6, 2.90), 4:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (R. Ortiz R 9-11, 5.23)
at St. Louis (J. Suppan R 16-10, 3.57), 4:15 p.m.

Atlanta (J. Sosa R 13-3, 2.56)
at Florida (J. Vargas L 5-5, 4.09), 6:05 p.m.

Baltimore (R. Lopez R 14-12, 4.97)
at Tampa Bay (M. Hendrickson L 11-7, 6.06), 6:15 p.m.

Milwaukee (T. Ohka R 11-8, 3.95)
at Pittsburgh (K. Wells R 7-18, 5.29), 7:05 p.m.

Colorado (M. Esposito R 0-1, 7.71)
at N.Y. Mets (J. Seo R 7-2, 2.67), 7:10 p.m.

Detroit (J. Johnson R 8-12, 4.54)
at Minnesota (S. Baker R 2-3, 3.78), 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (J. Lackey R 13-5, 3.53)
at Texas (J. Dominguez R 4-5, 3.75), 8:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (B. Penny R 7-9, 3.90)
at San Diego (J. Peavy R 13-7, 2.88), 10:05 p.m.

Yankees @ Red Sox
White Sox @ Indians
Diamondbacks @ Giants
Athletics @ Mariners
Royals @ Blue Jays
Cubs @ Astros
Phillies @ Nationals
Reds @ Cardinals
Braves @ Marlins
Orioles @ Devil Rays
Brewers @ Pirates
Rockies @ Mets
Tigers @ Twins
Angels @ Rangers
Dodgers @ Padres

American League
#2 PrimeX vs. #4 Prototype

#2 PrimeX vs. #4 Prototype
Game 1 - Yankees / Yankees
Game 2 - White Sox / Indians
Game 3 - Giants / Giants
Game 4 - Athletics / Athletics
Game 5 - Blue Jays / Blue Jays
Game 6 - Astros / Astros
Game 7 - Nationals / Phillies
Game 8 - Cardinals / Cardinals
Game 9 - Braves / Braves
Game 10 - Orioles / Orioles
Game 11 - Brewers / Brewers
Game 12 - Mets / Mets
Game 13 - Twins / Twins
Game 14 - Angels / Angels
Game 15 - Padres / Padres

Tie-Breaker Results
American League
*PrimeX 8, Prototype 8
(*PrimeX advances because of more points in the regular season)

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Game Results
Game 1 - N.Y. Yankees 8, Boston 4
Game 2 - Chicago White Sox 4, Cleveland 3
Game 3 - Arizona 2, San Francisco 1 (F/11)
Game 4 - Oakland 4, Seattle 3
Game 5 - Kansas City 7, Toronto 6
Game 6 - Houston 3, Chicago Cubs 1
Game 7 - Philadelphia 8, Washington 4
Game 8 - St. Louis 9, Cincinnati 6
Game 9 - Florida 6, Atlanta 4
Game 10 - Baltimore 4, Tampa Bay 3
Game 11 - Pittsburgh 5, Milwaukee 1
Game 12 - N.Y. Mets 3, Colorado 1
Game 13 - Minnesota 3, Detroit 0
Game 14 - L.A. Angels 7, Texas 6
Game 15 - L.A. Dodgers 2, San Diego 1

Congrats to PrimeX and Otis on advancing to the finals. Sorry Proto that it had to come down to a tie-breaker and you guys still finished in a tie. I would've liked it where one person just beat the other person outright and I didn't have to make a judgement but I said that's how it would go if you guys did tie again. No hard feelings I hope...

I'll post the finals thread either tonight or early tomorrow...depending of if the playoff matchups are decided by this afternoon. I've got a fantasy hockey draft tonight and if the playoff matchups are decided by the time the draft is completed, I'll get something posted. If not, I'll wait until tomorrow morning. I still don't have my cable and internet hooked up yet at my house...not until Tuesday so I can only access the web from work and my parents house. I'm hanging out at my folks' house this afternoon to watch football and to do the draft and then I'm heading home.