Playoff talk

[DeadlyDynasty]

How are the Rangers 30 games over .500 with just a +11 run differential on the season?

Who do ya'll think will win it? I'm rooting for the O's (holding on for dear life now), but I'll settle for any scenario that involves the Cubbies losing

[lefty20]

Laker fan rooting against K. Bryant, say it ain't so :wow

[DeadlyDynasty]

You guys are better as losers...not full-fledged suckage, but coming up short per par. It's better for the game when you have the perception of cursed teams. The 2003 LCS's will never be topped...that's when baseball peaked, imo. Red Sox fans are fake and insufferable now, just like their rivals.

[JoeTait75]

but I'll settle for any scenario that involves the Cubbies losing

Outside of the Indians winning it all (not bloody likely with how injury-ravaged their rotation is) that's where I'm at. I actually like Cubs fans- I went to a game at Wrigley a few years ago wearing Tribe gear and they couldn't have been nicer- but I can only imagine how obnoxious they'll be if the Cubs win it all. The Bartman Game really turned me off to them.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

. Red Sox fans are fake and insufferable now, just like their rivals.

fuck off.. where tf were baltimore fans last year?

[DeadlyDynasty]

fuck off.. where tf were baltimore fans last year?
Really stupid comment/insinuation. I'll chalk that up to you being emotional an uninformed. The O's have been a pretty solid team ever since Showalter took over--they just don't have the cheese factor or air of cuntiness that other fanbases (Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs) possess. They're also a worse team than the one who hosted the ALCS 2 years ago, so your attempt at smack is a few years too late.

fwiw I don't think Yankee fans are as bad as Boston ones. Sox fans have this notion that their team is gritty, blue-collar, and are the antithesis of the Yankees--when in fact they spend just as much money in the FA market and employ juicers as well. They have facial hair and rub pine tar on their helmets though, so they must be tough.

[lefty20]

I'd rate the Cards & Dodgers right along with Yankees & R-Sox when it comes to "air of cuntiness". Giants fanbase is the only one that has any right to be arrogant about their team, tbh.

I'm not sure where you get your hatred for the Cubbies, but I'm pretty sure we are the nicest and the realest mofos on the planet.

[AlexJones]

-Rangers have been the most fortunate team in the AL this year and are theoretically due for a regression, but in a <20 games postseason sample size, anything can happen and they could very well continue their ridiculous RISP ways. Darvish and Hamels really good, but they don't have another >average starter.

-Cubs are the best team, period.

-Indians starters are banged up. Looks to be a Boston victory in the ALDS. Red Sox are the best team in the AL.

-Giants and Mets are heating up, but neither team stand a better than 2-to-1 chance at beating Chicago. Both are pretty overrated. The Cardinals are the 4th best team in the NL but they probably won't make it.

-Dodgers/Nationals is probably a coin flip if Strasburg doesn't play.

[Obstructed_View]

I actually like Cubs fans- I went to a game at Wrigley a few years ago wearing Tribe gear and they couldn't have been nicer- but I can only imagine how obnoxious they'll be if the Cubs win it all. The Bartman Game really turned me off to them.

I have a neighbor who is 91 years old. You wouldn't think he was over 65 for as active as he is. He does a ton of charity and volunteer work, provides stuff for veterans, works elections, etc. Really cool guy. He has been a Cubs fan all his life, and was telling me about the 1945 series and how much it sucked seeing them lose three out of four to close it out. If there's a person in the world who deserves to see his team win it all, it's Doug. I love the Rangers but I'm rooting for the Cubs.

[Robz4000]

Giants are in the postseason and it's an even year. They got this.

[Findog]

Predictions:

WC Game:
Balt over Tor
San Fran over NYM

Division Series:
Tex over Balt 3-1
Bos over Cle 3-1
Chi over San Fran 3-1
Wash over LA 3-2

LCS:
Bos over Tex 4-2
Chi over Wash 4-2

WS:
Chi over Bos 4-3

[DeadlyDynasty]

fuck this phone

[Thread]

Wishin' & hopin' the Dodgers win it.

[DD]

Wildcard:

Orioles d. Blue Jays
Giants d. Mets

LDS:

Red Sox d. Indians 3-0
Orioles d. Rangers 3-2
Nationals d. Dodgers 3-2
Giants d. Cubs 3-2

LCS:

Red Sox d. Orioles 4-2
Giants d. Nationals 4-1

WS:

Red Sox d. Giants 4-3

[Pelicans78]

I'm rooting for the Cubbies to lose as well. I still remember seeing their fans cry at Wrigley after they choked away the Marlins series in 2003. Fun stuff.

[DD]

I'm rooting for the Cubbies to lose as well. I still remember seeing their fans cry at Wrigley after they choked away the Marlins series in 2003. Fun stuff.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ-4mHW-YRY

[resistanze]

WC Game:
Blue Jays 5 Orioles 3
Giants 4 Mets 1

Division Series:
Blue Jays over Rangers 3-1
Red Sox over Indians 3-1
Giants over Cubs 3-2
Dodgers over Nationals 3-2

LCS:
Boston over Blue Jays 4-1
Giants over Dodgers 4-2

WS:
Red Sox over Giants 4-3

[Findog]

How are the Rangers 30 games over .500 with just a +11 run differential on the season?

Who do ya'll think will win it? I'm rooting for the O's (holding on for dear life now), but I'll settle for any scenario that involves the Cubbies losing

Something else weird about the Rangers: they were something like 30 games above .500 against teams .500 or better, but they had a losing record against teams below .500. They played to the level of their competition all year. Also, a lot of the preseason projections and advanced stats don't reflect the team they'll actually be rolling with into the playoffs. Lucroy, Beltran and Gomez have all been significant additions, and none of them were here in July. They only had half a season of Yu Darvish. I understand the Rangers are underwhelming statistically, but I think a lot of their season has been hard to capture accurately in the stat algorithms.

On paper, Boston definitely looks like the best team in the AL, but the baseball playoffs compared to the other leagues is kind of a crapshoot. It wouldn't shock me if Texas won the whole damn thing, and it also wouldn't surprise me if Toronto or Baltimore took them out in the division series...especially the Blue Jays.

[Clipper Nation]

As long as the Cubs and Red Sox don't ring.

[lefty20]

I'm rooting for the Cubbies to lose as well. I still remember seeing their fans cry at Wrigley after they choked away the Marlins series in 2003. Fun stuff.

weren't the Royals suppose to stop the Cubbies? :rollin

[midnightpulp]

Hell of a game. Jays never fail to deliver post season thrills.

[Clipper Nation]

What was Buck thinking? Britton had to be injured, right? That's the only explanation for not letting him pitch.

[HarlemHeat37]

I'm at the RC, craziest atmosphere I've experienced at a sporting event, tbh..

:lmao Buck with some atrocious coaching in extras..

[Clipper Nation]

Oh God, it's even worse - Buck was reserving Britton for a save situation. What a dipshit.

[lefty20]

We gotta look at the bigger picture here. Buck was just saving the bullets for when the really matter. I expect Britton to put on a show... next spring.

[resistanze]

I'm at the RC, craziest atmosphere I've experienced at a sporting event, tbh..

:lmao Buck with some atrocious coaching in extras..

:wow Must be live

I was at a dinner with my team and my boss' boss visiting from Europe...at the steakhouse they were showing the fucking VP debate...on mute...

I almost ripped into the server tbh, was wearing my Jays tee :lol

They eventually put the game on...I left after double play in the bottom of the 9th and got home in time just to see JD's single and EE's blast...wow...

[resistanze]

And Buck is a moron. I told my boss twice in the 9th that he was bringing on Britton, and looked like a damn fool.

[Robz4000]

Rangers will beat the Jays in 3-4 tbh. Not sure if they can beat the Red Sox tho.

[midnightpulp]

I'm at the RC, craziest atmosphere I've experienced at a sporting event, tbh..

:lmao Buck with some atrocious coaching in extras..

Crazier than the bat flip game last year?

Damn.

[Pelicans78]

weren't the Royals suppose to stop the Cubbies? :rollin

It's ok we got our ring last season after back to back World Series appearances. Let's see if the Cubbies can get theirs.

[Pelicans78]

Oh God, it's even worse - Buck was reserving Britton for a save situation. What a dipshit.

That's why he can never lead his team to the World Series. It's no coincidence that whenever he gets replaced the team either wins a World Series or gets there.

[unleashbaynes]

Can't believe the guy throwing a full beer at that outfielder. Fucking faggot. That was a perfectly good beer.

[resistanze]

Can't believe the guy throwing a full beer at that outfielder. Fucking faggot. That was a perfectly good beer.

No it wasn't. It was a Bud Light.

[RGMCSE]

LOL Canada selling kegs of shitty beer at sporting events. On the flip id like to visit though. Actually, I've heard the women out number men. Damn I'm jealous now... :depressed

[lefty20]

Not gonna lie, I'm kinda worried about potentially facing Giants. Considering their even year shenanigans, I don't want any part of them in NLDS. Still think we are the better team, but no reason to tempt the baseball gods.

[lefty20]

Fuck!

[resistanze]

Fear the even year.

[Darth_Pelican]

Bumgarner has a 13 inch dick.

[resistanze]

WC Game:
Blue Jays 5 Orioles 3
Giants 4 Mets 1

Division Series:
Blue Jays over Rangers 3-1
Red Sox over Indians 3-1
Giants over Cubs 3-2
Dodgers over Nationals 3-2

LCS:
Boston over Blue Jays 4-1
Giants over Dodgers 4-2

WS:
Red Sox over Giants 4-3
Not bad so far tbh

[midnightpulp]

Hope the Cubs step up and stop these cocksuckers. I'm tired of these fucks lucking into the Wild Card and then riding that redneck all post-season while they walk and bunt their way to 2-1 wins.

[Clipper Nation]

Familia is a total loser. Armando Benitez 2.0.

[midnightpulp]

Familia is a total loser. Armando Benitez 2.0.

Yep. Huge choke artist. Got some Kershaw in him.

[Clipper Nation]

Jayson Stark ESPN Senior WriterMadison Bumgarner has now thrown 23 innings in postseason winner-take-all games. And allowed zero runs. Yeah, that would be a record. Of course it would

:wow

[Chris]

Bruce Bochy is the best manager in the NL I've been saying it for years

[JoeTait75]

Sunday the Browns host the Patriots at 1:00 and the Tribe is at Fenway for Game 3 at 4:00. Could be a rough sports day up here in NE Ohio.

[lefty20]

Bruce Bochy is the best manager in the NL I've been saying it for years

Yup they way he managed his bullpen this game was just magical. Hats off 2 the guy :toast

[Findog]

Was really hoping Baltimore would eliminate Toronto. I will put our tandem of Cole and Yu up against anybody else's 1-2 starters, but I shudder at the thought of Colby or Martin Perez starting a game at the Skydome.

[lefty]

:lol postseason snoozefest
:lol fattening intensifies

[FromWayDowntown]

Jayson Stark ESPN Senior WriterMadison Bumgarner has now thrown 23 innings in postseason winner-take-all games. And allowed zero runs. Yeah, that would be a record. Of course it would

:wow

I don't even know if that would be possible in a video game.

[Reck]

What a stinker.

[unleashbaynes]

The rangers are fucking frauds like everyone thought. Terrible at bats for them while the jays just absolutely worked hamels. Stick a fork in em.

[Fabbs]

wtf 7-0.
Just tuned in.

[Monostradamus]

If the Rangers shit the bed here they need to just relocate to Houston where embarrassing sports teams is the norm.

[Fabbs]

no challenge?

[Obstructed_View]

If the Rangers shit the bed here they need to just relocate to Houston where embarrassing sports teams is the norm.

They're already in Arlington.

[Clipper Nation]

Estrada is the AL version of MadBum.

[Robz4000]

Welp, now one of Perez/Lewis is gonna have to pitch a gem on the road. Shit sucks.

[Findog]

Welp, now one of Perez/Lewis is gonna have to pitch a gem on the road. Shit sucks.

"Other than that, how did you enjoy the play, Mrs. Lincoln?"

[lefty20]

i didn't know today's broadcast was only suppose to cover Bluejays and Indians batting pratice.

[resistanze]

Good to see Bautista shit down their throats. Only one game though, we came back from 0-2 last year.

[Clipper Nation]

Good to see Bautista shit down their throats.
That was pretty awesome. I'd say I'm surprised that the Rangers and their fans are still butthurt over a fucking bat flip from a year ago, but this is a franchise that has employed SJW faggots like Colby Lewis and Rougned Odor.

Also, why does Bautista get so much hate for the bat flip? He ripped that off from David Ortiz, an actual piece of shit who's been given the kid-glove treatment by Media his entire career.

[Thread]

Media wants no part of an Indians win in this. They want to blubber over Ortiz all month.

[resistanze]

That was pretty awesome. I'd say I'm surprised that the Rangers and their fans are still butthurt over a fucking bat flip from a year ago, but this is a franchise that has employed SJW faggots like Colby Lewis and Rougned Odor.

Also, why does Bautista get so much hate for the bat flip? He ripped that off from David Ortiz, an actual piece of shit who's been given the kid-glove treatment by Media his entire career.
I barely noticed the flip, given the occasion and magnitude of the HR. To make it worse, they waited until the final game between them this year, in the 8th inning, to hit Bautista with a pitch. Never seen vaginal irritation at that level, tbh.

And Ortiz could molest the ballboy in the middle of the field and they'd cheer.

[JoeTait75]

I don't know how much difference a manager really makes, but if there's any that really make a difference it's Tito. He did a masterful job last night. Tribe stole Game One and it sets them up well for the rest of this series.

[Chris]

I don't know how much difference a manager really makes

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[HarlemHeat37]

:lol Rangers are such a fraud team, tbh..bodied..

[DD]

Tulo:wow

[resistanze]

Deez nigguhs came to ball

[JoeTait75]

XO93Edk7xtw

:lol All I know is that whenever I'd rag on Eric Wedge on Tribe boards back in the day, the saber-dorks would jump my ass. "ROFL HE THINKS MANAGERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE LOL."

[DD]

This gook is serving up some zesty meatballs

[HarlemHeat37]

:lmao what a massacre..

[Clipper Nation]

The Rangers truly are the Clippers of baseball.

[Robz4000]

:lmao Rangers
:lmao getting swept out of the postseason
:lmao Banister
:lmao Hamels
:lmao Darvish
:lmao Rangers' batting
:lmao best of the AL
:lmao joke team

[resistanze]

:lmao Rangers fucking up left and right

[Clipper Nation]

The Rangers are lucky as hell that the opposing manager is John Gibbons.

[resistanze]

The Rangers are lucky as hell that the opposing manager is John Gibbons.

Imbecile. Leaves Liriano against a dude who has destroyed him historically. But pulls Biagini for shitty Cecil because 'lefty vs lefty'!

[Clipper Nation]

Osuna coming in and shutting shit down despite being injured :wow

Gibbons is still a complete idiot, BTW. Luckily for him, Bannister can't even win home playoff games to save himself.

[Chris]

Osuna coming in and shutting shit down despite being injured :wow

Gibbons is still a complete idiot, BTW. Luckily for him, Bannister can't even win home playoff games to save himself.

Not Banny's fault his two aces shit the bed.

[Chris]

Going to need heroics from Dutch, Colby, and the bullpen if we're going to get back in this series.

[resistanze]

:lol Playoffs Price, tbh

[Clipper Nation]

Playoff Price is baaaaaack!

[DD]

:lol Playoffs Price, tbh


Playoff Price is baaaaaack!

Maybe if he changes uniforms again people won't notice it's him

[Clipper Nation]

One thing's for sure, the Boston media won't be soft on him like the Tampa Bay, Detroit and Toronto media all were. He's going to get shit on, even if the Sox come back and win.

[AlexJones]

Home Runs don't fly in the postseason, said some stupid idiot somewhere.

[Reck]

Red Sox...fucking duds.

[resistanze]

Red Sox...fucking duds.

Blew their wad in September tbh?

[Clipper Nation]

Kershaw... another choke artist.

[AlexJones]

Someone tell me Kershaw isn't getting cucked again

[Chris]

LeCoon cooning it up for the TBS cameras.

[Thread]

Someone tell me Kershaw isn't getting cucked again

He got the W.

ha, ha.

[JoeTait75]

Blew their wad in September tbh?

Tribe has lost six consecutive potential series-clinching games to the Red Sox going back to 1999. This one isn't over yet. But we're in a nice position, that's sure.

Jays look great, BTW.

[resistanze]

Tribe has lost six consecutive potential series-clinching games to the Red Sox going back to 1999. This one isn't over yet. But we're in a nice position, that's sure.

Jays look great, BTW.
Yeah that's true, but the Sox are in a world of trouble after having their aces handled by CLE. Coming into the playoffs I thought the jays were fortunate to draw the Rangers and the Indians were unlucky based on Bostons play over the last month. Clearly wrong about that.

Jays bats woke up at the right time. Finally some run support for the pitching staff that has been stellar all year.

[AlexJones]

YES CUBBIES

[lefty20]

fuck yeah!

[JoeTait75]

Huge win for the Cubbies.

[Clipper Nation]

That strike zone was a joke. Umps and league can't even hide how badly they want the Cubs to ring this year.

[lefty20]

That strike zone was a joke. Umps and league can't even hide how badly they want the Cubs to ring this year.

gtfo.... Cueto was getting 5ft on the outside edge all night

[midnightpulp]

Goddamn that was stressful. Fuck the Giants, as always.

[lefty20]

this feels right

[lefty20]

and that ends now...

[lefty20]

:ihit

[midnightpulp]

Great win. Hopefully Bumgarner gets shelled for once.

[Reck]

Boston got a stay of execution until tomorrow..the cucks.

[AlexJones]

If you looked at just ERA and W/L, you would've believed Colby Lewis=serviceable starter. Thankfully, analytics exist and they told a different story about this shitty pitcher.

[Chris]

I can't watch the slaughter. Good season Ranger fan :tu

[Clipper Nation]

Sanchez is worse than that faggot Colby Lewis. Nothing but fastballs, no control. The stage is too big for him.

[Robz4000]

Fuck Banister and his love affair with Diekman.

[Clipper Nation]

Bush is scary good.

[Clipper Nation]

Osuna is nails.

[djohn2oo8]

:lmao

[Robz4000]

Fucking Rangers.

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao Odor
:lmao Choking faggot

[AlexJones]

Texas' season ending at the hands of Odor is perfect

[Chris]

Typical defensive blunder when it matters most. Tough way to lose (again)

[AlexJones]

785314516804395008
Won't see this again for 100 years

[Clipper Nation]

So when will the Rangers raise their Punched Bautista in May Championship banner?

[Robz4000]

Texas' season ending at the hands of Odor is perfect

Rangers' season ended when Hamels and Darvish choked like faggots

[Chris]

Rangers' season ended when Hamels and Darvish choked like faggots

tbh

Odor needed to be humbled as well tho imo

[resistanze]

Fuck Odor tbh :lol

Fraud ass team more worried about bat flips than baseball.

[djohn2oo8]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CuX_1d8VYAQOfov.jpg

[midnightpulp]

:lmao Rangers

I don't think I've ever seen a baseball franchise choke this much over such a short period of time. They just always seem to unforce error their way to losses.

[lefty20]

Fuck Odor tbh :lol

Fraud ass team more worried about bat flips than baseball.

This, tbh.

[midnightpulp]

HarlemHeat37

At the game?

[Clipper Nation]

The Rangers' last six playoff games have all been losses to the Blue Jays. No wonder they're salty about a bat flip.

[resistanze]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CuX_1d8VYAQOfov.jpg

:lmao

[Clipper Nation]

Gio Gonzalez looks like David Price and chokes like him too.

[lefty20]

MadBum's gotta be due for a stinker, right? Dude is simply flying way too close to the Sun.

[Clipper Nation]

Surprised the Indians haven't already teed off on Buccholz yet, he's the worst starting pitcher on a playoff roster.

[Thread]

A fuckin' shame that Hill hit Espy yesterday like that. There was the break in this series. You cannot do that.

GD it.

[Clipper Nation]

Andrew Miller doesn't even have his best stuff tonight and he's still scary as fuck. Jeez.

And Francona was still dumb for leaving Tomlin out too long.

[Robz4000]

Nats/Cubs and BJs/Indians, huh?

[Clipper Nation]

Pedroia is a crybaby bitch with one of the most punchable faces in sports.

[Clipper Nation]

The Indians' Cleveland genes are kicking in.

[AlexJones]

David Ortiz= legend.

[AlexJones]

Thank Christ.

[JoeTait75]

Boy, I hoped the Indians would win this series, but I never imagined they'd sweep. This is awesome.

And like fellow Boston sports legend Larry Bird, Big Papi sees his career end at the hands of a Cleveland team. :king

[Robz4000]

Det Cubs/Indians WS wet dream for the MLB FO is alive and well.

[midnightpulp]

Congrats to joetait and cubby!

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao Bawstin
:lmao David Steroidtiz

[Clipper Nation]

Det Cubs/Indians WS wet dream for the MLB FO is alive and well.

Media and League wanted the Cubs/Red Sox WS badly, tbh.

[AlexJones]

I like how people are shitting on Ortiz for them roids as if Arrieta, Verlander, Cruz, Chapman etc don't have 59:1 test levels

Verlander tweeted "I'm gonna be elite again" right before going on a Cy Young level season. come on lmao

[AlexJones]

EAT SHIT BUMGARNER

[Reck]

I like how people are shitting on Ortiz for them roids as if Arrieta, Verlander, Cruz, Chapman etc don't have 59:1 test levels

Verlander tweeted "I'm gonna be elite again" right before going on a Cy Young level season. come on lmao

Clipper Nation going full retard is all.

[lefty20]

that's a real bummer :hat

[Robz4000]

Well fuck, Arrieta

[lefty20]

Media and League wanted the Cubs/Red Sox WS badly, tbh.

Yeah they forced MadBum to give up a 3r homer to Jake, amirite?

[Clipper Nation]

I like how people are shitting on Ortiz for them roids as if Arrieta, Verlander, Cruz, Chapman etc don't have 59:1 test levels

Verlander tweeted "I'm gonna be elite again" right before going on a Cy Young level season. come on lmao

Big Roidi actually failed a test, though. And he magically went from a no-name scrub to a superstar. Then he went from a washed-up fossil to a superstar again in his last few years. Hmmm, wonder how that happened...

[Clipper Nation]

Yeah they forced MadBum to give up a 3r homer to Jake, amirite?

I didn't say it was rigged or anything, just that all the networks and the league were hoping and praying for that Cubs/Sox WS. The announcers in both of the AL series were so biased against the Jays and Indians, it's not even funny. :lol

[Robz4000]

I didn't say it was rigged or anything, just that all the networks and the league were hoping and praying for that Cubs/Sox WS. The announcers in both of the AL series were so biased against the Jays and Indians, it's not even funny. :lol

The fuck? The announcers were creaming their pants just talking about the BJs; they can't have enough of 'We Da Norf!!!!'

[Clipper Nation]

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[Clipper Nation]

The fuck? The announcers were creaming their pants just talking about the BJs; they can't have enough of 'We Da Norf!!!!'

:lol Were we watching the same series? Whenever anything went right for the Jays, the announcers sounded like they were at a funeral. Whenever the Rangers did anything right, they sounded like they were making the World Series-winning call. Dennis Eckersley is the saltiest and most biased announcer I've ever heard on a national feed. He still hasn't gotten over the massive shit Alomar took on him in '92, I guess.

[resistanze]

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[resistanze]

:lol Were we watching the same series? Whenever anything went right for the Jays, the announcers sounded like they were at a funeral. Whenever the Rangers did anything right, they sounded like they were making the World Series-winning call. Dennis Eckersley is the saltiest and most biased announcer I've ever heard on a national feed. He still hasn't gotten over the massive shit Alomar took on him in '92, I guess.

Not to mention most sites I saw ranked 'Best potential WS matchups' had the Jays as the lowest common variable :lol

[lefty20]

Cubbies playing with fire by missing out on more scoring opportunities, tbh.

[Clipper Nation]

Cubs are starting to choke this shit :lol

[Clipper Nation]

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[Clipper Nation]

Safe!

Edit: :lmao These umps want the Scrubs to win so bad.

[lefty20]

That did look safe. But I'll take it.

[JoeTait75]

Not to mention most sites I saw ranked 'Best potential WS matchups' had the Jays as the lowest common variable :lol

Makes the victory just a little bit sweeter, IMO.

[Clipper Nation]

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The amount of ref help the Cubs are getting is unreal.

[resistanze]

Umpires are certainly the worst in all major sports for replay review. How they didn't overturn that out is mind boggling.

[Fabbs]

The amount of ref help the Cubs are getting is unreal.
WTF?
I'm not watching the game but the 1st base play was reviewed and still not overturned? :lol
Did any runs score as a result?

[Fabbs]

That deflected ball was plenty far enough away from the catcher for guy on 2B to have burned it over to third.
Sloppy base running.

What you do is on EVERY pitch you go as far off the bag as you can (without jeopardizing getting thrown out), thereby getting as close to the next base (in this case 3rd) as you can.
Giant baserunner does that and he makes 3rd IMO.

[lefty20]

well fuck

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[Fabbs]

:lol great piece of hitting.

Chapman needs to develop a slider and work it in. Too predictable, 100 mph or not.

[resistanze]

:lol Dem Giants, heard the cheering from my place

[Robz4000]

Conner Gillaspie is this year's hero for the Giants I guess.

[Fabbs]

:lol Chapman and Cubs meltdown.

[Clipper Nation]

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[Robz4000]

'Tis an even year afterall...

[lefty20]

Meh, sucks to blow this game. But Cubs are still the superior team. Gaints ain't good enough to beat em 2 outta 3 including 1 in Wrigley.

[lefty20]

2 outta 2*

[Clipper Nation]

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[Fabbs]

Meh, sucks to blow this game. But Cubs are still the superior team. Gaints ain't good enough to beat em 2 outta 3 including 1 in Wrigley.
True but Giants are extremely cock roachy.

[midnightpulp]

Classic Cubs collapse right there.

Terrible managing by Maddon, as well. The double switch cost him speed in centerfield. Heyward probably runs that ball down.

[lefty20]

Classic Cubs collapse right there.

Terrible managing by Maddon, as well. The double switch cost him speed in centerfield. Heyward probably runs that ball down.

Agree on the mistake by Maddon part. But more because he put in Chapman in 8th despite knowing full well that Chapman hates that situation.

[Fabbs]

^^ crazy game, huh. I was gonna say lets do the double or nothing tonight and me pick Giants but i thought with BumGodner that might not be fair. Who knew?

[lefty20]

Good start doe...

[Fabbs]

:bang leadoff walks by 9th inning relievers just slay me.

[lefty20]

MVP fellas

[Clipper Nation]

Sergio Romo trying to choke like Tony Romo.

[lefty20]

MVP! MVP! MVP! MVP!

[midnightpulp]

Agree on the mistake by Maddon part. But more because he put in Chapman in 8th despite knowing full well that Chapman hates that situation.

Indeed. He panicked.

But to be fair, Wood and Rondon didn't do him any favors.

[Robz4000]

Good game

[Robz4000]

What a catch

[lefty20]

Good shit there by Almora. Gotta get the lead here, considering our bullpen situation.

[lefty20]

uughh this is taking me back to watching Soriano flail at sliders down and away in 07 and 08 playoffs

[midnightpulp]

Classic game here.

[lefty20]

I don't think Carl is even allowed to go multi innings. He's got bit of an injury history and Joe's yet to use him on b2b days, irrc.

[lefty20]

Rizzo has been pressing hard, but we really need a quality AB from him now.

[Robz4000]

Clear catch

[lefty20]

da fuq are they waiting for?

[midnightpulp]

Maddon is such a dumbass. Yeah, let's pinch hit a 60 year old man in a leverage situation where a double play ends the inning. Mah righty/lefty matchup. Should've went with LaStella or stuck with Contreras.

"Best manager in baseball."

[midnightpulp]

Nice fuckin' stride, too, Ross.

[midnightpulp]

That's gonna be game. Maddon lost this one. Just some stupid decisions.

[Robz4000]

Great game. This series is going 5.

[midnightpulp]

Great game. This series is going 5.

If they don't tee-off on Matt Moore tomorrow, this shit is over in favor of the Giants. I think Bochy rolls out Bumgarner for game 5 (don't know if he'll trust Cueto in that situation), and the Cubs ain't beating him twice in the same series.

[lefty20]

This loss is on Joe and the bats failing early in run producing situations. But it's back to business 2morrow night, just need Rizzo and Russell to wake up on O.

[lefty20]

If they don't tee-off on Matt Moore tomorrow, this shit is over in favor of the Giants. I think Bochy rolls out Bumgarner for game 5 (don't know if he'll trust Cueto in that situation), and the Cubs ain't beating him twice in the same series.

Cubs are scary good in Wrigley. Shouldn't underestimate that, tbh.

[midnightpulp]

Cubs are scary good in Wrigley. Shouldn't underestimate that, tbh.

I know. But the Giants have a horseshoe up their collective asses when it comes to nailbiting series/games. All the "little things" always work in their favor.

- Connor Gillaspie drilling a 101mph Chapman fastball. People will blame Chapman, but a lefty squaring up on that pitch has to be like 20-1 against.

- And if Heyward is in center, the ball is caught. Naturally, the double switch took him out of the game.

- David Ross not knowing how to run to first base.

I've seen this team infield single and smallball their way to too many post-season wins.

You guys need to drive the stake in tomorrow night.

[DD]

Cubs are scary good in Wrigley. Shouldn't underestimate that, tbh.

If this series gets back to Wrigley there's gonbe some assholes a-puckerin' on the North Side

[lefty20]

If this series gets back to Wrigley there's gonbe some assholes a-puckerin' on the North Side

Nah, this ain't our daddies Cubbies, who would start blaming goats and cats at the first sign of trouble. These mofos mean business. I didn't expect an 11-0 playoffs run, losing a game here and there is just the reality. But yeah, we really should end it tonite. There's no good reason to let these mediocre teams hang around for no reason. We'll do MadBum a favor and let him go fishing instead of pitching on Thursday.

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Cubs

[DD]

Nah, this ain't our daddies Cubbies, who would start blaming goats and cats at the first sign of trouble. These mofos mean business. I didn't expect an 11-0 playoffs run, losing a game here and there is just the reality. But yeah, we really should end it tonite. There's no good reason to let these mediocre teams hang around for no reason. We'll do MadBum a favor and let him go fishing instead of pitching on Thursday.

I agree, they should--and probably will--polish off the Giants tonight...but if not, I can't imagine a worse playoff opponent in a winner-take-all game than SF. The pressure is still on the Giants, so Cubbies need to flush this turd now. A Game 5 = bohica, imo

[lefty20]

Seriously wtf happened to Murphy last fall? Dude has been unreal since the start of the 15 Playoffs, he should've won the World Series MVP as well.

[Robz4000]

Gonzo woke up

[Clipper Nation]

Kershaw choking and having to be yanked :lol

[Clipper Nation]

midnightpulp get in here and :downspin: dis shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!

[Robz4000]

:lmao Doyers

[resistanze]

:lmao WTF

[Clipper Nation]

Kerchoke is a bonafide loser. David Price: NL Edition.

[Clipper Nation]

Dodgers win in spite of Kerfraud.

[Clipper Nation]

Denard Span :wow

[MultiTroll]

Kerchoke is a bonafide loser. David Price: NL Edition.
Shitty 7th inning relievers.
Kershaw did okay.

[lefty20]

This is like game 2 in reverse...

[Robz4000]

Damn, Cubs are fucked if the Giants carry this confidence into Wrigley.

[Clipper Nation]

Connor Gillaspie > the entire Cubs franchise.

[lefty20]

Cubs just waiting for the 7th inning to do the scoring. We got this easy, tbh.

[JoeTait75]

Damn, Cubs are fucked if the Giants carry this confidence into Wrigley.

If it goes to a Game 5 it'll almost be a disadvantage for the Cubs to be at home. That crowd is going to be waiting for something bad to happen.

Of course, this game isn't over yet.

[resistanze]

Damn that inning turned into a fail for the Cubbies

[Clipper Nation]

Ump$ stepping in to save their Cub$ again. And they can't do it. :lol

[lefty20]

I've only seen one a missed call on check swing by Benzo, not really sure what game you're watching m8 :rolleyes

[Robz4000]

Cubs look fucking shook

[resistanze]

Cubs look fucking shook

They really fucked up yesterday, losing after getting a 3 HR from your goddamn ace. They're bats are cold and Moore is pitching a gem.

[midnightpulp]

Kershaw is the biggest individual choker in sports.

Now that that's out of the way, I can't believe the Matt Moore is 2 hitting the Cubs. Jesus.

[Clipper Nation]

Connor Gillaspie > the entire Cubs franchise.

[Robz4000]

Kershaw is the biggest individual choker in sports.

Now that that's out of the way, I can't believe the Matt Moore is 2 hitting the Cubs. Jesus.

Still pissed the Rangers never managed to swing a trade for him. If they had they might still be playing right now.

[Robz4000]

Never should've taken Moore out Bochy

[Clipper Nation]

The Giants' blowpen is what's going to finally bring an end to the EYBS.

[Robz4000]

:lmao this choke

[resistanze]

:lol Shitty ass BP and closer for Giants

[Robz4000]

How the fuck did Bochy think taking out a pitcher having the game of his life was a good idea?

[Robz4000]

Man, this is unreal. Bochy single-handedly sent the Giants from rolling towards another title to a postseason exit tonight.

[Fabbs]

tf was that bearded Romo reliever grinning about the whole time after he was summonsed out?

[resistanze]

Epic choke job :lmao

Third time this year I may be heading into the office of a Bay Area playoffs fail :lmao

[lefty20]

Gentlemen, are you not entertained?

[Robz4000]

Biggest single-game choke in postseason history. I think the Cubs actually got it this year.

[resistanze]

Gentlemen, are you not entertained?

They came through in the ninth inning both games in SF. Scary.

[Robz4000]

Gentlemen, are you not entertained?

Not even a Giants fan and I feel sick to my stomach.

[Clipper Nation]

Fuck the Cubs. Their annual choke is still coming.

[lefty20]

Like I said earlier, this ain't our dad's Cubbies. This was a good start, now onto more business in the NLCS.

[midnightpulp]

Holy shit!

This game and even last night's game is why I've defending baseball so much the past few months. Post-season baseball dramatics are simply unmatched.

[lefty20]

Fuck the Cubs. Their annual choke is still coming.

Hater thru and thru huh? May I ask the reason behind this?

[Robz4000]

Holy shit!

This game and even last night's game is why I've defending baseball so much the past few months. Post-season baseball dramatics are simply unmatched.

It sucks how much managers can affect the game though, moreso than in any other sport.

[Clipper Nation]

Hater thru and thru huh? May I ask the reason behind this?

Truth be told, I wasn't a hater at all until this year, when Media started giving them the Warriors treatment.

[JoeTait75]

Holy shit!

This game and even last night's game is why I've defending baseball so much the past few months. Post-season baseball dramatics are simply unmatched.

Baseball is a great game but the games just drag so... fucking... long. No reason why the games should go on this long. Everybody just dawdles too much these days.

Nuts comeback by the Cubbies.

[midnightpulp]

Baseball is a great game but the games just drag so... fucking... long. No reason why the games should go on this long. Everybody just dawdles too much these days.

Nuts comeback by the Cubbies.

I agree with that. In the golden age, games lasted about 2 and half hours. I think managers should be limited to one pitching change per inning and hitters need to be stop with the batting glove shit.

[lefty20]

Truth be told, I wasn't a hater at all until this year, when Media started giving them the Warriors treatment.

So, you're surprised that media was giving love to a (stacked)team in the 3rd biggest market and happens to have the longest championship drought in all of professional sports? That's like media's wet dream.

Also Cubs' leaders like nothing like Curry and Dray. KB(specially), Rizz and Lester are all much more grounded and likable, tbh.

[lefty20]

To think I wanted Baez(historic strikeout rate) and Ross(generally useless on the field last year) gone this year in the off season. Never have I ever been so glad to be so wrong.