John Axford did great on his Oscar picks, Sean Doolittle not so much
It’s the day after the Academy Awards, and besides the insane Best Picture mix-up, what everyone’s talking about today is this one topic: how did you do in your Oscar pool? Did your picks pan out? Did you choose “La La Land” to win it all, or did you pick “Moonlight” and get a huge surprise?
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Oscar picks are something John Axford knows a little bit about. The pitcher, now with the Oakland Athletics, has started an annual tradition of releasing his Oscar picks for every single category. And this year was no different.
My 2017 Oscar picks! pic.twitter.com/TanlzxJ6jw
— John Axford (@JohnAxford) February 25, 2017
So now that the ceremony is over, how did he do? He did really well!
I'm not going to lie…after going 1/3 to start…I'm pretty pumped about my 20/24 overall result! How did everyone else do? #Oscars
— John Axford (@JohnAxford) February 27, 2017
With that record, Axford would win most Oscar pools. But his final record wasn’t actually 20-of-24. Due to an envelope mix-up, Axford’s pick for Best Picture, “La La Land,” was announced as the winner, but the winner was actually “Moonlight.” So his final record was 19-of-24. But Axford wasn’t upset. In fact, he was elated! He loved “Moonlight,” and actually tweeted about it once before the Best Picture was announced.
I'm 19/23 thus far. I wouldn't mind being 19/24 if Moonlight wins Best Picture! #Oscars
— John Axford (@JohnAxford) February 27, 2017
And he tweeted about why “Moonlight” was is secret pick for Best Picture a little later.
I've never been happier to get Best Picture wrong!!! And I even predicted that too!!! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/qyPjveQeLD
— John Axford (@JohnAxford) February 27, 2017
So Axford did really well, but how did his teammate Sean Doolittle do? Not so good. Axford and Doolittle have been tweeting back-and-forth about the Oscars, and about Doolittle’s picks. If you can call them picks.
IF I lose my Oscars pool it won't be your fault @JohnAxford, it will be because I picked Star Wars to win everything https://t.co/4WGYb7GgsD
— Sean Doolittle (@whatwouldDOOdo) February 28, 2016
Axford immediately noticed the flaw in Doolittle’s plan: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” wasn’t up for every award. It was only up for two, for Best Sound Mixing and Best Visual Effects.
I could be wrong (I'm not) but I'm pretty sure Star Wars isn't nominated for everything! https://t.co/Fi8LKw4T2N
— John Axford (@JohnAxford) February 29, 2016
But Doolittle wasn’t going to change anything. He was sticking to his “Star Wars” plan.
@JohnAxford hmm well it's a bold strategy, but I'm sticking with my gut
— Sean Doolittle (@whatwouldDOOdo) February 29, 2016
So SHOCKINGLY (not really), Doolittle didn’t get a single pick right. And Axford tweeted his condolences.
Dear @whatwouldDOOdo, I am deeply sorry Star Wars did not win an Oscar this evening! Two nominations ain't bad though!
— John Axford (@JohnAxford) February 27, 2017
Doolittle was fine with it, though, because “Rogue One” won the most important Oscar of all: the Oscar of his heart.
@JohnAxford don't feel too bad…Star Wars has now won Sean's Favorite Movie Of The Year two years in a row! Congratulations @starwars!
— Sean Doolittle (@whatwouldDOOdo) February 27, 2017
Here’s a lesson for next year’s Oscars: if you want to win your pool, go with Axford’s picks, and not Doolittle’s.
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Liz Roscher is a writer for Big League Stew on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email her at lizroscher@yahoo.com or follow her on twitter! Follow @lizroscher