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This might be my favorite Yankee team since 1995.
On to Houston.
Oh, and.......
On to Houston.
Oh, and.......
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
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aaron judge struck out 16 times in the the ALDS (5 games). tony gwynn struck out 15 times in the 1995 season (135 games, 577 plate appearances).
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The Cubs definitely didn't win the game, Washington lost it. Although a couple game performances from Contreras and the pick-off at first. And the 7 out performance of Wade Davis. I am beginning to believe the Nationals are more cursed than the Cubs.
I still don't like the way Maddon uses his players during the playoffs. Just a lot of head scratchers. I don't believe the Cubs will win a game against the Dodgers. They are beat and, this year, the Dodgers are a lot better, especially in the bullpen. Still...It is nice to be in the NLCS for the third year in a row. I'm starting to get used to the Cubs in the postseason.
I still don't like the way Maddon uses his players during the playoffs. Just a lot of head scratchers. I don't believe the Cubs will win a game against the Dodgers. They are beat and, this year, the Dodgers are a lot better, especially in the bullpen. Still...It is nice to be in the NLCS for the third year in a row. I'm starting to get used to the Cubs in the postseason.
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Maddon should be fired for how poor of a decision maker he is in the playoffs. Just because it works does not mean it is correct.Catintheheat wrote:The Cubs definitely didn't win the game, Washington lost it. Although a couple game performances from Contreras and the pick-off at first. And the 7 out performance of Wade Davis. I am beginning to believe the Nationals are more cursed than the Cubs.
I still don't like the way Maddon uses his players during the playoffs. Just a lot of head scratchers. I don't believe the Cubs will win a game against the Dodgers. They are beat and, this year, the Dodgers are a lot better, especially in the bullpen. Still...It is nice to be in the NLCS for the third year in a row. I'm starting to get used to the Cubs in the postseason.
Contreras saved the day for sure.
Cubs win at least two games. Dodgers are good but they are not that good. The Diamondbacks just were not ready yet and the pitching was so bad in the playoffs.
I am not saying the Diamondbacks win in 2018 but I think 2017 was what 2015 was to the Cubs. Not as great as the Cubs beating the Cardinals but that post season experience was needed.
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Totally. As a Cubs fan I'd like Madden a lot more had he been making the correct call and losing playoff series than making all of these incorrect calls and winning themPHXCATS wrote:Maddon should be fired for how poor of a decision maker he is in the playoffs. Just because it works does not mean it is correct.Catintheheat wrote:The Cubs definitely didn't win the game, Washington lost it. Although a couple game performances from Contreras and the pick-off at first. And the 7 out performance of Wade Davis. I am beginning to believe the Nationals are more cursed than the Cubs.
I still don't like the way Maddon uses his players during the playoffs. Just a lot of head scratchers. I don't believe the Cubs will win a game against the Dodgers. They are beat and, this year, the Dodgers are a lot better, especially in the bullpen. Still...It is nice to be in the NLCS for the third year in a row. I'm starting to get used to the Cubs in the postseason.
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If the Cubs pull off two games, they are probably taking the National League pennant. Their pitching is pretty wrecked right now and if they can't jump all over the Cubs, they are probably going to get swept.PHXCATS wrote:Maddon should be fired for how poor of a decision maker he is in the playoffs. Just because it works does not mean it is correct.Catintheheat wrote:The Cubs definitely didn't win the game, Washington lost it. Although a couple game performances from Contreras and the pick-off at first. And the 7 out performance of Wade Davis. I am beginning to believe the Nationals are more cursed than the Cubs.
I still don't like the way Maddon uses his players during the playoffs. Just a lot of head scratchers. I don't believe the Cubs will win a game against the Dodgers. They are beat and, this year, the Dodgers are a lot better, especially in the bullpen. Still...It is nice to be in the NLCS for the third year in a row. I'm starting to get used to the Cubs in the postseason.
Contreras saved the day for sure.
Cubs win at least two games. Dodgers are good but they are not that good. The Diamondbacks just were not ready yet and the pitching was so bad in the playoffs.
I am not saying the Diamondbacks win in 2018 but I think 2017 was what 2015 was to the Cubs. Not as great as the Cubs beating the Cardinals but that post season experience was needed.
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Altuve is a stud. I am impressed with the Astros.
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Roberts with the quick hook on Kershaw after 5. They said he has 12 postseason HR's allowed in 60 innings. He had 12 all year this year and that number is high (I think?). The weaker lineup paid off as the bottom of the lineup came through.
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Tonight sealed it. This year has been better than even any of the championship years I’ve experienced.Chicat wrote:This might be my favorite Yankee team since 1995.
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
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6 down, 5 to go for the Dodgers! Looking like the team that went 43-8
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Yankees are 1 win away from going to the World Series two years early.
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
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Houston clinches and shows the importance of home field
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Game 2 essentially a must win for the Astros with Verlander on the hill. He dominated LA during the regular season with Detroit. I kinda wish the Dodgers would go with Darvish in Game 2. I want to see LA get into the Houston bullpen. But Verlander is the type of pitcher who can go deep into a game despite giving up a few runs. Who starts in LF for the Dodgers? Ether?
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Ethier probably does unless They want Joc in center and Taylor in Left. They want Hill in game 2 because he pitches much better in Dodger stadium and he's had a better season.
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Extra innings in game 2
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Go Stros!
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Scheer with the reverse jinx
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Dodgers let this game slip away. They will regret losing this one
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Yup. Bellinger's warning shot clears if it weren't for the marine layer. Worked out the win vs Verlander and going to the pen too early ended up being the undoing84Cat wrote:Dodgers let this game slip away. They will regret losing this one
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what a great baseball game to watch
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i actually dont agree with this at all, the ball was jumping like a bouncy-ball out of the park last night due to the hot weather.MrBug708 wrote: Yup. Bellinger's warning shot clears if it weren't for the marine layer.
even Springer's inside out swing that caught the barrel rocketed out to right center...Bellinger just caught it slightly off the barrel.
eight home runs total and five from the 9th on (when traditionally the weather cools and the marine layer is more of a factor) shows to me that it wasnt a factor last night.
either way, pulling Hill after 4 innings, 3 hits, 1 run, and 7 K's was an absolute mistake.
Jansen has never recorded a 6 out save and Roberts puts him in that spot to record his first ever in the World Series -- if he lets Hill go at least another inning his pen is set up much better and Jansen can be in a more familiar spot.
not to mention, Jansen is forced to sit the middle and bottom of the eighth and come back out for the ninth and and it gave the Astros more looks at a guy who traditionally doesnt get or have a book on him.
lots of interesting developments last night in an amazing game but so much of that blame goes to Roberts, cause if the plan doesnt go exactly to order, youre stuck with Fields and McCarthy behind Jansen in the 10th/11th and we all saw what happened there.
on to Houston.
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Altuve!
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Manfred being a coward is why this is a game. Fucking racist piece of shit
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Scheer has been bringing his reverse jinx game this series:
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Where have I seen a left-handed Scummie make a weak throw to the plate on a winning run before?
At least it wasn't someone as slow as Sid Bream.
Oops
At least it wasn't someone as slow as Sid Bream.
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A high school buddy of mine that I went with to Games 1&2 in 2001 with called at 9P Friday night and wanted to go to Game 4. 5A I was up and headed to the airport. Turned a 25 minute walk back to our hotel into an hour and 20 at 3A in downtown Houston. Somehow didn't get robbed/shot Wish we would have gone to Game 5 but still had a blast.
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Game 7 for all of the marbles. Really comes down to how effective Darvish will be
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Karma is pitching tonight for the Dodgers. Going to be interesting. It has been a great series by easily the two best teams this year
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i will be attending my first championship game 7 tonight -- will report back tomorrow.
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I thought you were team Angels? Or is this just to experience a game 7? I'd love to go but just can't justify the expenses with baby #2 coming
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This series has been very good... only 1 thing missing.
I wanna see Darvish plunk Gurriel!
I wanna see Darvish plunk Gurriel!
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i am, but i'm a baseball guy first and foremostMrBug708 wrote: I thought you were team Angels?
in this circumstance, Go Dodgers!
MrBug708 wrote:Or is this just to experience a game 7?
yes -- ive never been to a championship game 7 of any kind
thats completely understandableMrBug708 wrote:I'd love to go but just can't justify the expenses with baby #2 coming
Darvish may be the nicest person in MLBAlieberman wrote:This series has been very good... only 1 thing missing.
I wanna see Darvish plunk Gurriel!
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If the Dodgers face Gurriel next year, he's getting thrown at. You can't put baserunners on this game though and Darvish won't be the guy throwing at him, for reasons 97 said
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i know it's not going to happen... I just want it to happen.MrBug708 wrote:If the Dodgers face Gurriel next year, he's getting thrown at. You can't put baserunners on this game though and Darvish won't be the guy throwing at him, for reasons 97 said
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Not a good start for Darvish
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Can the UA basketball game start early?
This series is over.
This series is over.
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Have you watched the rest of the series?Merkin wrote:Can the UA basketball game start early?
This series is over.
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Another luck-inspiring personal appearance by 97cats.
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Having your srarting pitcher in game 7 of the WS only going 1 2/3 innings.... not good
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To be honest, this is the first baseball game I have watched in decades. So if the Dodgers could come back, I will gladly eat my words.azgreg wrote:Have you watched the rest of the series?Merkin wrote:Can the UA basketball game start early?
This series is over.
Leaving the bases loaded in the 1st with no runs is not a good omen though.
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Other than last night this whole series has been nothing but large swings both ways. If I were Houston I wouldn't feel comfortable yet.Merkin wrote:To be honest, this is the first baseball game I have watched in decades. So if the Dodgers could come back, I will gladly eat my words.azgreg wrote:Have you watched the rest of the series?Merkin wrote:Can the UA basketball game start early?
This series is over.
Leaving the bases loaded in the 1st with no runs is not a good omen though.
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Fucking Dodgers blow another scoring opportunity. They won't get 2 more innings like the 1st and 2nd.