Team Affinity Showdown (Season 1) Walkthrough (Mission Descriptions, Basic Strategy)

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Entry Cost

500 stubs

Overall Strategy

Get Left-Handed Hitters (or Right-Handed Hitters who have good stats against RHP)

As you may notice below, I faced many right-handed pitchers. During my first playthrough (which I used to get this information) I had a stacked power lineup, but consisted almost exclusively of right-handed hitters. I still did well enough by coming one run short of beating the final boss, but you can make your life easier targeting left-handed hitters when they are available.

Missions

Note: Sometimes there is more than one mission that can be offered for each stage. I will update as I play the Team Affinity Showdown (Season 1) a few times.

1st Stage – WILLY BABY| Difficulty=Veteran

Situation

Willy Adames showed that he was not just a great glove in 2020, slugging eight home runs or the Rays. Playing against the Rays with your Showdown Squad, tally four total bases without giving up one run in two innings.

Duration 2 innings
Goals Tally 4 total bases
Allow 0 runs
Showdown Runs Awarded 2 Final Showdown runs
Showdown Draft Picks 1 Gold Live Series Hitter
1 Gold Perk
Other Rewards 100 stubs

Note: The mission will end once you reach 4 total bases. For example, I hit a home run with my 2nd batter (Keston Hiura!) and did not have to pitch at all.

2nd Stage – BO FLOWS | Difficulty=Veteran

Situation

In Bo Bichette’s big league career, he has yet to hit under .300 in a season. Playing against the Blue Jays with your Showdown Squad, tally two total bases without giving up one hit in two innings

Duration 2 innings
Goals Tally 2 total bases
Allow 0 hits
Showdown Runs Awarded 2 Final Showdown runs
Showdown Draft Picks 1 Gold Live Series Hitter
1 Gold Perk
Other Rewards 100 stubs

Strategy

You will be facing Hyun-Jin Ryu for the Blue Jays. You may consider maximizing your lineup by moving hitting who are more effective against left-handed pitchers to the top of the lineup (typically, your right-handed hitters will fare better against lefties).

3rd Stage – BIG DOM | Difficulty=Veteran

Situation

Dominic Smith burst onto the scene in 2020, hitting .316 with 10 home runs and 21 doubles. Playing against the Mets with your Showdown Squad, tally two hits including one extra-base hit in three innings without giving up two runs.

Duration 3 innings
Goals Tally 2 hits
At least 1 extra-base hit
Allow less than 2 runs
Showdown Runs Awarded 2 Final Showdown runs
Showdown Draft Picks 1 Gold Live Series Hitter
1 Gold Perk
Other Rewards 100 stubs

Strategy

Opposing Pitcher: Jacob DeGrom (right-hander) –> adjust lineup to put batters more effective against right-handed pitchers at the top of your lineup

4th Stage – SHOWDOWN VS. ARRIETA | Difficulty=Rookie

Situation

In this Elimination Showdown, take on Cubs pitcher, Jake Arrieta. Enter the game with one runner on and fight your way back from a 2-run deficit before recording 10 outs.

Duration 10 outs
Goals Score 3 runs (or more)
Showdown Runs Awarded 0 (winning allows you to continue)
Showdown Draft Picks 42 Series Hitter (diamond)
1 Diamond Perk
Other Rewards 500 stubs

Strategy

Opposing Pitcher: Jake Arrieta (right-hander) –> adjust lineup to put batters more effective against right-handed pitchers at the top of your lineup

No Defensive requirements: You can put your best hitters in the lineup regardless of position!

5th Stage – GO CRAZY, YOUNG FELLA | Difficulty=Veteran

Situation

In Ke’Bryan Hayes Major League debut, he had two hits including a double and a home run. Playing against the Pirates with your Showdown Squad, tally two extra base hits without giving up a run in three innings.

Duration 3 innings
Goals Tally 2 extra-base hits
Do not give up any runs.
Showdown Runs Awarded 2 Final Showdown Runs Awarded
Showdown Draft Picks Gold Live Series Hitter
1 Diamond Perk
Other Rewards 100 stubs

Note: The mission will end as soon as you collect 2 extra-base hits, so you can potentially end this mission successfully without having to throw a pitch.

Strategy

Opposing Pitcher: Chad Kuhl (right-hander) –> adjust lineup to put batters more effective against right-handed pitchers at the top of your lineup.

6th Stage – CUTCH | Difficulty=Veteran

Situation

Andrew McCutchen bounced back in 2020 after an injuy in 2019 by blasting 10 home runs. Playing against the Phillies with your Showdown Squad, tally one extra-base hit in one inning

Duration 1 inning
Goals Tally 1 extra-base hits
Showdown Runs Awarded 2 Final Showdown Runs Awarded
Showdown Draft Picks 42 Series Hitter (diamond)
1 Diamond Perk
Other Rewards 100 stubs

Note: The mission will end as soon as collect an extra-base hit, so you can potentially end this mission successfully without having to throw a pitch.

Strategy

Opposing Pitcher: Aaron Nola (right-hander) –> adjust lineup to put batters more effective against right-handed pitchers at the top of your lineup.

7th Stage – PLAYOFF MONSTER | Difficulty=Veteran

Situation

In the 2020 playoffs, Giancarlo Stanton launched eight home runs for the Yankees. Playing against the Yankees with your Showdown Squad, tally six total bases in three rinnings without giving up two runs.

Duration 3 innings
Goals Tally 8 total bases
Showdown Runs Awarded 2 Final Showdown Runs Awarded
Showdown Draft Picks 42 Series Hitter (diamond)
1 Diamond Perk
Other Rewards 100 stubs

Note: The mission will end as soon as you collect 8 total bases, so you can potentially end this mission successfully without having to throw a pitch.

Strategy

Opposing Pitcher: Gerrit Cole (right-hander) –> adjust lineup to put batters more effective against right-handed pitchers at the top of your lineup.

8th Stage – FINAL SHOWDOWN VS. SANCHEZ | Difficulty=Veteran

Situation

Enter the Final Showdown! Step in the box and take on 42 Series Marlins Pitcher Sixto Sanchez. Take the lead before recording 15 outs.

Duration 15 outs
Goals Win the game (# of runs needed will vary depending on your mission success)
Showdown Runs Awarded n/a
Showdown Draft Picks n/a
Other Rewards 1,000 stubs
5x Team Affinity Vouchers

Note: This is a hitting-only mission. Stack your lineup with your best hitters regardless of position.

Strategy

Opposing Pitcher: Sixto Sanchez (right-hander) –> adjust lineup to put batters more effective against right-handed pitchers at the top of your lineup.

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