John Axford Is Perfect in Oscar Picks
As we covered last night, Indians closer John Axford made his annual Oscar predictions on Twitter. And, after going 14-for-15 with his picks in 2013, the expectations were high.
Axford delivered and then some, going a perfect 18-for-18. The Oscars perfect game bid left many baseball fans anxious throughout the broadcast, but it was exciting to follow along. For his part, Axford provided fun reactions in real time.
2 for 2
— John Axford (@JohnAxford) March 3, 2014Huh hmmmm.... Guess who's 4 for 4!
— John Axford (@JohnAxford) March 3, 20146 for 6 #Oscars
— John Axford (@JohnAxford) March 3, 2014Oops! RT: @ajnichols84: @JohnAxford come on now dude 7/7,
— John Axford (@JohnAxford) March 3, 2014So @CaughtOffBase & I have a friendly bet going on for best director. She has Steve McQueen (who I would love to win) I have Alfonso Cuaron.
— John Axford (@JohnAxford) March 3, 2014This is getting crazy... 12 for 12 this far! #Oscars
— John Axford (@JohnAxford) March 3, 2014HAHAHAHA. What a bet! Winner winner! RT:@CaughtOffBase: @JohnAxford DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— John Axford (@JohnAxford) March 3, 2014Oh man...oh man...oh man...oh man...oh man! Two outs away. 16 for 16. #Oscars
— John Axford (@JohnAxford) March 3, 2014And now it's 17 for 17! #Oscars
— John Axford (@JohnAxford) March 3, 2014WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 18 for 18! #Oscars
— John Axford (@JohnAxford) March 3, 2014Just an incredible performance from Axford, who studied film at Notre Dame. The stakes are raised for next year, when he plans to make predictions for all 24 categories.
I'm pretty sure this means I have to do all 24 categories next year! #Oscars #18for18
— John Axford (@JohnAxford) March 3, 2014