I must admit that hitting was a little easier the third time around and i was able to come from behind and win it in the 9th with a Cliff Floyd walk off 3 run shot!I was ahead for most of the game and then Benitez,much like in real life,blew the save big time.Nothing different or new as far as animations go three games into the season but the A.I. right handed pitcher has intentionally walked Piazza twice to get to Mo Vaughn who's a lefty.Nothing overly annoying yet though and i find myself wanting to play again so that's good news.Also,I think i may have found a chink in the armor of the A.I. hitters...but i'll have to play at least one more game to confirm that so stay tuned!