Some games, namely MLB 15: The Show, are referred to as simulations. That is, they’re designed to be as close as you can get to the real-life experience.
Since The Show is regarded as one of the most realistic sports games ever, it only made sense to see how it would predict the 2015 postseason as the bracket was finalized on Sunday. Normally, simulations have a few things you can immediately point out as unrealistic, but this one was very plausible. Then again, it’s the postseason after all. Anything can happen.
Here’s how things played out:
American League Wild Card
Houston Astros @ New York Yankees: Astros win.American League Divisional Series
Texas Rangers vs. Toronto Blue Jays: Blue Jays win in five games.Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals: Astros win in five games.
American League Championship Series
Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays: Blue Jays win in seven games.National League Wild Card
Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates: Pirates win.National League Divisional Series
New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Dodgers win in three games.Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Pirates win in four games.
National League Championship Series
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Pirates win in seven games.World Series
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Blue Jays win in four games.
