2021 PLAYOFFS Thread

[FrostKing]

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[Reck]

Where is Mid?

The Dodgers put a lot of blood and tears and they barely made a wild card.

[FrostKing]

Where is Mid?

The Dodgers put a lot of blood and tears and they barely made a wild card.
Muncy and Kershaw out it seems

Wainwright on the mound in a 1 game winner take all.

Brutal

[FrostKing]

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[FrostKing]

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[lefty20]

Finally!

[lefty20]

Muncy and Kershaw out it seems

Wainwright on the mound in a 1 game winner take all.

Brutal

Nothing to see here. Just the usual Cards devil magic, tbh.

[FrostKing]

Nothing to see here. Just the usual Cards devil magic, tbh.
Dodgers should be very scared. Quarter of a billion dollar roster against Redbird MOJO in 1 game winner take all. I smell upset.

[FrostKing]

Red Sox UP early. Ran Cole out of the game

36M to pitch 2 innings in WC game

[FrostKing]

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Ouch for Alex and Yankee nation

[lefty20]

Former Cubbies showing up tonight.

[FrostKing]

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[lefty20]

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And now that is the 2nd worse call of the night.

That 3rd base coach should be relieved of his duties mid inning.

[Reck]

Red Sox UP early. Ran Cole out of the game

36M to pitch 2 innings in WC game
Michael Jordan get in here. :lol

I wasn't even nervous watching this game. Yankees suck these days.

[FrostKing]

Game was closer than will be remembered. Stanton almost hit 3 homers. The homefield monster wall might have been the difference tonight.

Nevin sending Judge home.

[FrostKing]

RedBird Mojo strikes first

Manufacturered run

[Reck]

This is painful. Dodgers are screwed.

Not even able to get in a single run from that golden opportunity.

[FrostKing]

1-1 into the 6th

Dodgers go to the bullpen first

[Reck]

Game over. I had to come back several times because I got bored. These 2 teams are incredibly boring.

[lefty20]

Thank You Reyes!

[FrostKing]

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[FrostKing]

2 out walk to Bellinger

[FrostKing]

Giants vs Dodgers will be historic

[MultiTroll]

2 out walk to Bellinger
Even tho that was a b.s. walk, Shift should have left him in.

The nigra reliever was terrible.

[Adam Lambert]

Good. Would have been retarded for the 106-win Dodgers to lose out on a chance at a real Playoff series.

This play-in game bullshit needs to go. The Cardinals had no business playing this game.

[Thread]

Serves the Cardinals right for cheating and ALMOST getting away with it.

[GAustex]

Giants vs Dodgers will be historic
Rooting for both to lose

[MultiTroll]

And now that is the 2nd worse call of the night.

That 3rd base coach should be relieved of his duties mid inning.
Skunkies already were seizing momentum coming back from 3-0 and would have absolutely seized Mo had 3b coach simply done his job.

1st and 3rd with only 1 out.

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[FrostKing]

5-0 Astros in the 4th

[GAustex]

Nice Bosox getting embarrassed

[Reck]

Nice Bosox getting embarrassed

Lol this faggot logs in once every 3 years to cry about the Red Sox.

[FrostKing]

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[Thread]

Nice Bosox getting embarrassed

Amen.

Hope they're ousted. Though I have nothing against them...just like to see Media get fucked...first the Yankees are cast off, now I hope the Red Sox are next.

Deny Media every happiness.

[FrostKing]

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[Reck]

I don’t have an inch of faith in Sale.

[GAustex]

Suck on that Astroshaters

[Michael Jordan.]

Suck on that Astroshaters
Just gotta finish em off now

[Michael Jordan.]

See Tampa Bay done fucked around. You don’t wanna go to Fenway 1-1 in a short series.

[GAustex]

At least Boston ain’t NY. That’s about it

[Reck]

Nice Bosox getting embarrassed


At least Boston ain’t NY. That’s about it

:lol This guy

[lefty20]

Look at that, another former Cub with a playoff dinger in the first game.

[MultiTroll]

Giants easy pick imo +140 Game 1.

4-0.

[FrostKing]

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[FrostKing]

Ya pretty bummed. I know this was Brewers Cy Young candidate but we had him rattled early - 1st & 3rd no outs

Snitker is a mediocre manager. And until the Braves learn to manufacture runs they won't win a Title.

For example Snitker watched MIL pull their Ace and yet he responded by marching Morton out after a shaky 6th. Then he pitch hits arguably the worst bat on the teams NLDS roster with game on the line. In the playoffs these are at times the difference in games and even series.

[Thread]

Giants easy pick imo +140 Game 1.

4-0.

You can't throw something like that at Posey on a 3-0 pitch. High school shit.

[Thread]

See Tampa Bay done fucked around. You don’t wanna go to Fenway 1-1 in a short series.

Exactly. They'll come back home alone.

[Reck]

Amen.

Hope they're ousted. Though I have nothing against them...just like to see Media get fucked...first the Yankees are cast off, now I hope the Red Sox are next.

Deny Media every happiness.

A small measure of payback. Lol Thready.

I’ happy as a tick. Red Sox ticked all the boxes this year for me. I left them for dead halfway through the season. Got into the playoffs, beat the Yankees and then won at least 1 game against the team to beat this year.

What’s not to like and talk about?

[FrostKing]

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[Reck]

I don’t have an inch of faith in Sale.

Had a chance to catch the replay of the game earlier. I was right.

I think Sale is overrated. Every time I see him, they wipe the floor with him and that was before Tommy Johns surgery.

[FrostKing]

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Another nail biter but Brewers should feel fortunate to have a split heading to Atlanta. After 2 games they have only scored off 1 pitch.

[FrostKing]

Boston magic

[resistanze]

:lol Beisbol

No one can convince me that the Boston fix wasn't in effect, wow.

[Reck]

:lol Beisbol

No one can convince me that the Boston fix wasn't in effect, wow.

This again? :lol

Rays are simply choking. Any team knows going to Fenway is always hard because of the atmosphere. I liken it to the way The Warriors crowd acts in the arena. Complete madness.

But if we're going with your theory, the MLB prayed and hoped they'd win a wild card...against their biggest rival in baseball history?

[lefty20]

Boston got lucky af. But them's the breaks.

[FrostKing]

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Sunday finals

[FrostKing]

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[resistanze]

This again? :lol

Rays are simply choking. Any team knows going to Fenway is always hard because of the atmosphere. I liken it to the way The Warriors crowd acts in the arena. Complete madness.

But if we're going with your theory, the MLB prayed and hoped they'd win a wild card...against their biggest rival in baseball history?

I'm confused - the Rays choked by scoring a sure run that was called back because the Red Sox outfielder overshot the ball and clumsily punted the ball out of the stadium? Did you even see the game? :lol

[resistanze]

And yes, this was apparently the correct interpretation of the rule...which makes it even more baffling, tbh

[FrostKing]

JOCTOBER

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Brewers in the midst off a 22 consecutive inning scoreless nightmare

Morton
Fried
Anderson
+ bullpen

Game 4 tomorrow likely to be a bullpen game for both teams. NLCS begins on Saturday

[FrostKing]

Boston with 5 run explosion in the 3rd Inning. Rays on the ropes.

[Reck]

:lmao Rays. I knew last night's game damaged their psyche. Losing that way fucks you up.

[FrostKing]

Monday finals

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[FrostKing]

Giants have now defeated both of LA's Aces

[Thread]

Giants have now defeated both of LA's Aces

On 3-0 pitches that cannot be thrown. It's not high school.

[FrostKing]

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[GAustex]

Moving on ‘stros

[Michael Jordan.]

Reck we meet again brotha

[lefty20]

Clutch!

[lefty20]

Damn! That a nice play at 3b.

[lefty20]

Shit, that's one quick answer from the brew-crew.

[lefty20]

And... tied again. This is a good one right here.

[Reck]

Reck (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=14412) we meet again brotha

My nigga. Let us have a good series.

[FrostKing]

FREEMAN off Hader

[lefty20]

lfg Freddie!

[lefty20]

GG!

My call on Braves being done for the season after Acuna went down has not aged well, tbh.

[FrostKing]

GG!

My call on Braves being done for the season after Acuna went down has not aged well, tbh.
Acquired an entire new Outfield. Alex will win Executive of the Year

There was a 5-game series (finished 1 postponed game) against the Mets in late July where if the Braves underperformed the team would have been sellers at the deadline. Instead won 3 outta 5 and the rest is right now not concluded history!

Second straight year the Braves season was tinkering late and some considered packing it in for "next year". Instead we return to the NLCS :danceclub

[FrostKing]

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[FrostKing]

"Morton is 1st pitcher in MLB History to start clinching game for 4 different teams"

[midnightpulp]

Great fucking post-season so far! Sox/Rays was a thriller, and Brewers/Braves was a stomach churner.

Hope my boys can close out the Giants, but I'm eternally of little faith.

[midnightpulp]

Where is Mid?

The Dodgers put a lot of blood and tears and they barely made a wild card.

Hey, buddy. Back after a long hiatus. Time just flew by this year it seemed and I realized it's been months since I logged on. Lol.

Great fuckin series win! I really dislike the Rays and that cheap fuck of an owner who refuses to pay players. The end result of Sternberg's penny-pinching is a crappy baseball product that has to resort to gimmicks like a clown car of never ending relievers. Then there's their "fans" that won't be bothered to cross a bridge to support their team in person. Props to your boys for saving us to have endure watching another game (or World Series run) at the Trop.

[midnightpulp]

And yes, this was apparently the correct interpretation of the rule...which makes it even more baffling, tbh

I've always felt ground rule doubles that clear the outfield fence on a bounce should be triples. Just makes more sense.

That said, no sympathy for the Rays. That franchise sells itself as a "scrappy small market underdog" in the vein of the Spurs, but the reality is Sternberg is an tightass bastard who won't spend a dime on the team. Then you have a fairweather fanbase that won't show up to support the team because they fear bridges and a bit of traffic. And who the fuck would want to watch a World Series run play out at the Trop?

On a side note, Blue Jays gonna be scary when they get pitching. Vlad is generational.

[FrostKing]

In the NLCS I rather defeat LAD - defending champ, revenge and we will continue running into them in October

Giants is the bragging rights over franchise we don't have much history with

But I think LAD are more difficult path and they would win a 7game series against Gaints. Tomorrow I think Webb is too much for them.

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[midnightpulp]

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Good tactical move in theory, but Knebel is unfamiliar with opening in this context, so I fear this could backfire.

[Reck]

Wow I thought that was a triple for sure.

[GAustex]

Is it possible that both lose?

[FrostKing]

Dodgers calculated gamble paying off. Homefield (final at bat) is such an advantage in such winner take all matchups

[Reck]

Mookie is an absolute beast. Dumb fucks Red Sox letting such a generational player walk is insane. Good game Giants. This is over.

[lefty20]

Not just yet...

[FrostKing]

That's RUF

Giants have the last at bat and just showed they will counter strike

[Reck]

Pitching to Betts is a futile endeavour. lol

If the Dodgers dont win this with that kind of performance...

[lefty20]

That may well do it, tbh.

[FrostKing]

Hit by pitch

[MultiTroll]

This home plate ump can go f himself.

Screwed the Giants on 4 key pitches i have seen.
Altered at bat big time.
Literally burned Bryant out of a none out guy on 1b walk.

[GAustex]

Dodger ref comes thru at the most crucial moment

[monosylab1k]

Ending a team’s season on a checkswing :lol that’s terrible

But it’s the Giants so whatever, screw em.

[FrostKing]

Dodgers vs Braves rematch

Last year was 7games and tied into the 6th inning

[Reck]

Imagine winning 100+ games on both sides of the league and getting bounced on the first round because of a short series that really can go either way.

They need to change that shit to a full best of 7 if they're going to stick with the expanded wild card spots.

[MultiTroll]

Reason check swings are not reviewable?
Xs 1000 when it is a game ender.

:lol Corrupt MLB and all pro sports for that matter.
:lol We can show you the correct angle at home in less then 5 seconds but can't be bothered to correct it on the field.

[FrostKing]

Padre fans:
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Giants fans:
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[FrostKing]

We need to head to Los Angeles up 2-0 because over the past 3+ years we have been poor in that stadium

2013, 2018 and 2020 we were eliminated in the playoffs by Dodgers

[FrostKing]

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Rested Fried over Max in Game1. We know Max and tend to hit him relatively well.

[Thread]

Giants couldn't stand the strain.

Good. Always like it when the announcers/Media don't get their way. Love it!!!

[midnightpulp]

Don't like to see a game end like that, but :lmao Wilmer Flores is hitting .083, was 0-2, and is 0-17 lifetime against Scherzer. People out there acting like it was a tied game with the bases loaded, no outs, and the umps gifted the Dodgers three straight outs. The Giants didn't lose the game and series on that call

[GAustex]

Ump took the bat out of the dudes hands and with it the last chance

[Reck]

Giants couldn't stand the strain.

Good. Always like it when the announcers/Media don't get their way. Love it!!!

Do you think most people give a shit about the Giants? :lol

[Thread]

Do you think most people give a shit about the Giants? :lol

I think Media did. They were the Media's darlings and would have been a huge story had they beaten the Dodgers. You could tell the announcers were pissed off about the check swing...on and on that one fuck kept bitching about it..."The Giants season ends on a strikeout that wasn't and a check swing that was." He was bitter. Now Media will take up with the Braves.

You know what I'd tell 'em if I were a Dodger and they approached me for a story, or, comment?..."Your mother's waitin'. Git."

[lefty20]

Don't like to see a game end like that, but :lmao Wilmer Flores is hitting .083, was 0-2, and is 0-17 lifetime against Scherzer. People out there acting like it was a tied game with the bases loaded, no outs, and the umps gifted the Dodgers three straight outs. The Giants didn't lose the game and series on that call

Kinda sounds like he was due for a xbh, tbh.

Dodgers came up with clutch hits and Giants didn't. Props to Dodgers for taking what was available instead of trying to hit it into the seats with men on base.

[Reck]

We need to head to Los Angeles up 2-0 because over the past 3+ years we have been poor in that stadium

2013, 2018 and 2020 we were eliminated in the playoffs by Dodgers

NL Stadiums are just too freaking long. You can’t really rely on the home run ball there.

[FrostKing]

Kinda sounds like he was due for a xbh, tbh.

Dodgers came up with clutch hits and Giants didn't. Props to Dodgers for taking what was available instead of trying to hit it into the seats with men on base.
Surprisingly Giants made some mental mistakes late. Kapler is a mediocre coach and he shouldn't have gone to Doval in that spot against multiple Lefties. Doval threw Bellinger 5 sliders, including the game winner only 88 MPH. From a guy who throws 101 heat.

[FrostKing]

Over 157IP, the Braves have hit Scherzer to the tune of a 3.88 ERA. He's 10-9 v the Braves and that includes the rebuilding years.

[Robz4000]

Red Sox gonna fuck around and win another ring.

[lefty20]

Served Altuve a proper cookie there, smh.

[Robz4000]

:lol det pitch

[GAustex]

Red Sox reliever throws chin music at Correa and then Correa takes him deep

[Neo.]

why do the astros celebrate every single play like its a walkoff grand slam lol

[Reck]

The deeper a team like the Red Sox go, the more obvious and easier their flaws are shown. They have no pitching and even less relievers. When you pin your hopes on Robles...lol



I expect this series to still go 6-7 games with the Astros winning in the end though.

[GAustex]

Astros win

[Reck]

Kike is going to be a problem for the Astros.

He did everything in this game. Single handely almost won the game. Fenway awaits..

[FrostKing]

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[midnightpulp]

The deeper a team like the Red Sox go, the more obvious and easier their flaws are shown. They have no pitching and even less relievers. When you pin your hopes on Robles...lol



I expect this series to still go 6-7 games with the Astros winning in the end though.

In any event, definitely a "gravy" season for Sox fans. I think you guys were projected to miss the playoffs.

[Reck]

In any event, definitely a "gravy" season for Sox fans. I think you guys were projected to miss the playoffs.

Yeah pretty much. I wrote them off even before the summer. Lol

Not that I watch regular season baseball but I knew they had no core so yeah. It’s amazing what camaraderie and confidence does for a team. It’s boiling down to basically that with a little bit of hot streak luck.

[Thread]

Yeah pretty much. I wrote them off even before the summer. Lol

Not that I watch regular season baseball but I knew they had no core so yeah. It’s amazing what camaraderie and confidence does for a team. It’s boiling down to basically that with a little bit of hot streak luck.

I was hoping you'd beat the Astro's and deny Media their prayers, but that does not look promising, Recky.

[Thread]

Don't like to see a game end like that, but :lmao Wilmer Flores is hitting .083, was 0-2, and is 0-17 lifetime against Scherzer. People out there acting like it was a tied game with the bases loaded, no outs, and the umps gifted the Dodgers three straight outs. The Giants didn't lose the game and series on that call

WTF, it's been like a decade since you last lodged a cogent post, midst.

Congratulations.

[Michael Jordan.]

Kike is going to be a problem for the Astros.

He did everything in this game. Single handely almost won the game. Fenway awaits..
Yeah he is. I was at the game and every time he came to bat it was worrisome. When Altuve hit that HR, the place exploded nothing like playoff baseball. I think Cora might have made a mistake burning his bullpen so early. I mean the Astros did too.

[Reck]

I was hoping you'd beat the Astro's and deny Media their prayers, but that does not look promising, Recky.

Funny how things work. They lose one game and people start losing their shit. Where was this freak out when they lost the first game to the Rays? Long series..

[Reck]

Yeah he is. I was at the game and every time he came to bat it was worrisome. When Altuve hit that HR, the place exploded nothing like playoff baseball. I think Cora might have made a mistake burning his bullpen so early. I mean the Astros did too.

I don’t like this new trend in baseball where you play your starter for 3 innings and then fuck your bullpen up by using every one else available.

[Thread]

Funny how things work. They lose one game and people start losing their shit. Where was this freak out when they lost the first game to the Rays? Long series..

Astro's ain't the Rays. They're blood drunk over getting caught cheating.

[Reck]

Astro's ain't the Rays. They're blood drunk over getting caught cheating.

Rays are better stacked for the future, imo. The Astros have had the same players for years. That tends to stagnate progress. Just look at the Dodgers. 1 championship in the last 7 years after making it to the World Series every time.

I’m shocked you’re already broken 1 game in. Biden fucked you up, old man. :lol

[Thread]

Rays are better stacked for the future, imo. The Astros have had the same players for years. That tends to stagnate progress. Just look at the Dodgers. 1 championship in the last 7 years after making it to the World Series every time.

I’m shocked you’re already broken 1 game in. Biden fucked you up, old man. :lol

Can't you just set aside Biden when we're talking sports, Recky? Act like somebody.

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The difference for the Astro's NOW right now,,,is the cheating scandal. They're guilty but have convinced themselves they've been put upon unjustly...doesn't make a lick of sense in truth, but...(it's) an American trait practiced by most, if not all who have "sinned."

I'll tell you what, Recky; if the Astro's lose this series I'll never mention (they sold your shit) again, ever. Just this series, not if they make it to the WS and lose.

You don't have to put up anything.

[FrostKing]

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[FrostKing]

Oh shit Braves shook up the lineup

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[lefty20]

How long before Boston pitching turns this into a deficit?

I give it another 4 innings, tbh.

[lefty20]

Ummm... never mind. Even Boston pitching can't fuck this up, right?

[Reck]

Ummm... never mind. Even Boston pitching can't fuck this up, right?

Wait, they're playing already? I thought this was a 7PM game?

My rule of thumb as a Sox fan is that you should expect a mini meltdown, full on meltdown or just your regular meltdown at some point during any game. Never fails.

[Reck]

Red Sox going with the mini meltdown but pulling through in the end.

[lefty20]

Excellent base-running

[Reck]

Walk off incoming

[GAustex]

Freddie with some wood chopper swings. Strangely impotent this game

[GAustex]

Nice
Good Braves

[lefty20]

GG!

[Reck]

Walk off incoming

Easiest call I will make all year. :lol Taylor should contemplate suicide tonight. What a dumb fuck.

Long series though.

[FrostKing]

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Outplayed in a must win home game with Ace on the mound... but won Game 1. Dodgers drained their pen moving forward.

Edit: Freddie 0-4 with 4K's

[midnightpulp]

Yeah, I'm steaming at the absolutely braindead play and decision making of the Dodgers in that game. Nothing more needs to be said.

[GAustex]

Dude should know not to make the 3rd out going for third base.

[FrostKing]

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[Reck]

:lol these two teams aren't ready for what's coming from the American League. They make so many dumb ass mistakes.

[GAustex]

Not sure about the Sox or Stros pitching….

[Reck]

Not sure about the Sox or Stros pitching….

True but what they lack in pitching they make up in offense in spades. To beat either of them it seems you need 5+ runs.

Jesus the Braves are all in in this series. No fucks given. :lol

[Reck]

Holy spaghetti's on meatballs. 3 straight insane plays.

[GAustex]

What fun
The Braves don’t give no fucks

[FrostKing]

Ron Washington is so aggressive

[lefty20]

Lmfao

[GAustex]

Yay!

[Reck]

Ron Washington is so aggressive

It paid off. The Dodgers have to be shook after tonight.

[Reck]

And oh yeah it has to be said again for the sake of tradition. Jensen is fucking gold....for the other teams.

Why have they kept this guy around midnightpulp?

[GAustex]

Kelly making folks look bad

[GAustex]

Really though a one hopper to your shortstop
Baseball is a funny game

[FrostKing]

Breaking News: Ron Washington out with Tommy John Surgery

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[FrostKing]

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I think Fat Jenson blocked Seagar's viewpoint

Dodgers burning thru their bullpen. But plenty of time to regroup in LA for 3 games. Braves were up 2-0 last time too...

EDIT: Braves have won 16 of last 19 games

[lefty20]

I really can't imagine a more painful start than this series has been for the Dodgers. If it were to happen to my team, I'd have to be talked off the ledge.

[FrostKing]

"Scherzer saying he asked to be taken out bc his arm was fired."

After Urias tonight. Buehler is the Dodgers last remaining Ace fully rested.

[FrostKing]

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[Reck]

Eduardo Rodriguez starting game 3 for the Sox.

I dont feel it..

[GAustex]

Ok I have to admit I watched NO baseball regular season this year.
How in the world did the Astros get into the playoffs with this putrid pitching?

[FrostKing]

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3rd grand slam in 2 games. Heard on the radio earlier today, Sox almost have just as many HRs this postseason as Dodgers/Braves combined

[FrostKing]

Ok I have to admit I watched NO baseball regular season this year.
How in the world did the Astros get into the playoffs with this putrid pitching?
McCullers went down a few days ago and most recently Garcia. Greinke appeared in the ALDS and was hit around. Verlander has been out all year.

[Reck]

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3rd grand slam in 2 games. Heard on the radio earlier today, Sox almost have just as many HRs this postseason as Dodgers/Braves combined

Pre guy show people said the Sox made their living at Fenway. That's where all of their home runs and runs overall came in buckets.

These guys know their ball park.

[FrostKing]

Pre guy show people said the Sox made their living at Fenway. That's where all of their home runs and runs overall came in buckets.

These guys know their ball park.
Ya it is intimidating especially when you consider that odd ground rule double rule in the ALDS. As a Brave looking ahead, Interleague play really helps in this regard though. Atleast getting a taste of playing there.

I think back to the 80s Mets documentary and for almost all of them it must have been their first experience of Fenway

[FrostKing]

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[midnightpulp]

I really can't imagine a more painful start than this series has been for the Dodgers. If it were to happen to my team, I'd have to be talked off the ledge.

I've been steaming for over 24hrs straight about that loss.

[FrostKing]

I've been steaming for over 24hrs straight about that loss.
Analytics screwing over the Dodgers. Ofcourse marching out the Ace in the 9th inning is the best probability TODAY. But do the numbers account for this Ace being able to regroup for his start days later? Robert's hasn't trusted his bullpen enough and it likely will play a central role down the stretch of this series.

Even if Braves don't win Game 3 today, they need to get into the bullpen by the 6th inning. Last year up 2-0, Braves started Kyle Wright and were down 11 runs after the 1st inning. This time around it is Morton. We need to continue milking this tired Dodgers pitching staff & pen

This isn't over. Not even close. Dodgers will improve with RISP back in Los Angeles. But as predicted earlier, if we can force the Pen to pitch again today we should win this series of attrition.

[FrostKing]

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[GAustex]

Atl with little league base running

[Reck]

:lol What was that?

[Reck]

Congrats on the sweep FrostKing. :tu

[lefty20]

Don't need dingers if you're capable of dealing out death by a thousand cuts.

[MultiTroll]

smh bring in the robot balls and strikes FFS.

Buehler makes the perfect pitch for strike 3. Instead it's 4-0.

[lefty20]

smh bring in the robot balls and strikes FFS.

Buehler makes the perfect pitch for strike 3. Instead it's 4-0.

I don't think any fan born in/after 90s would argue against robot umps. Just gotta wait for the Boomers to peace out.

[Reck]

Roberts looks done af. His bullpen is beyond help at this point. I would leave the pitcher until the 9th at this point.

[FrostKing]

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[FrostKing]

Congrats on the sweep FrostKing. :tu
Not yet buddy. Although the bullpen looks completely burned out. I still see Dodgers winning a game or two at home

[FrostKing]

Boom boom boom, now let me here you say way-ooh

:danceclub

[lefty20]

:wow

[MultiTroll]

Wtf. I leave with ATL up 5-2 now 6-5 Dog.

[lefty20]

What a comeback...

[FrostKing]

Snitker left Jackson in the game after the homer and it is in line to be the difference

[GAustex]

Drat
The evil Dodgers inch closer

[lefty20]

This series man... it's gonna take years off of the dodgers and braves fanbase life expectancy

[FrostKing]

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High probability the series will be tied tomorrow.

Fried in Game 5 was always the best chance. Just need to hope Dodgers bullpen is wearing thin.

As mentioned, blunder by Snitker to not pull Luke. Need to learn how to handle such momentum swings if you plan to defeat the AL in the WS

[midnightpulp]

This series man... it's gonna take years off of the dodgers and braves fanbase life expectancy

It's easily the best first 3 games to start a 7 game playoff series in recent MLB history. Usually you get the blowout, tight game, blowout pattern, or maybe a couple of reasonably tight games, but this series has basically had 3 straight walkoffs in essence.

[FrostKing]

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:lol

[FrostKing]

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[GAustex]

Against seemingly all the odds. Can it be?

[GAustex]

From the depths of despair
There is hope when all seemed hopeless
Go Astros

[midnightpulp]

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Insane. And this situation illustrates what people don't understand about baseball, meaning those who find it "boring." Bellinger was 0-2 here and that's actually the "perfect" pitch to strike him out on. He can't hit high fastballs. Over his career, he's only had ONE hit on a high fastball above the zone. To hit a 3 run homer in that situation is like a soccer player dribbling through the entire defense twice and scoring a goal. It was that improbable. Also, Cody didn't look like he was free swinging either, hoping to run into one, like an NBA player might chuck a half court shot. He saw it all the way.

[Robz4000]

When your team plays Martin Perez in a close playoff game they aren't gonna win tbh.

[FrostKing]

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Series tied at 2

[FrostKing]

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[Reck]

I’m kind of invested now so Red Sox better win this series, no question. Def win game 5. The goal always was to take at least 2 at Fenway anyway.

[lefty20]

Yikes, Schwarbs might need to hit another slam to make up for that error.

[FrostKing]

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Valdez very impressive outing thus far

[FrostKing]

Ynoa scratched for the Braves. Shoulder inflammation. Season over.

Chavez getting the start. Then carousel of pitchers.

[FrostKing]

Back2Back jacks in the 1st from Rosario & Duvall

Urias has not looked sharp. Likely another bullpen game for Los Angeles.

[GAustex]

Strange how the winds of momentum go in the Astros and sox series

[lefty20]

Big time stuff form the Braves bullpen and bats in this gut check game.

[GAustex]

Astros win
Dodgers and Sox Lose
and the Spurs win
It was a good day

[FrostKing]

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Now that's how you respond to a chokejob. Urias was not himself from the start just like Max a few days ago. This series might have a negative ruling on analytics.

I started to question if the strategy would pay off but today we saw the Dodgers arms run out of steam.

But let's give the Braves lineup their credit. Freeman has rebounded and Duvall (career postseason struggles) finally had his moment. On the flip side the Braves pen held up. Smyly made his 1st appearance of the playoffs and will surely be called upon again.

The Dodgers player that I would argue has been the biggest disappointment in the 2021 NLCS is Trea Turner.

[MultiTroll]

I started to question if the strategy would pay off but today we saw the Dodgers arms run out of steam.

The Dodgers player that I would argue has been the biggest disappointment in the 2021 NLCS is Trea Turner.
Anyone follow the Dodgers close enough to know if Urias was off after Robertsovich put him in as a reliever in the failed attempt?

Or Urias looked the same as all season, Braves bats were just better?

[FrostKing]

Anyone follow the Dodgers close enough to know if Urias was off after Robertsovich put him in as a reliever in the failed attempt?

Or Urias looked the same as all season, Braves bats were just better?
I posted here he didn't look sharp in the 1st inning. It's fine to throws balls and make hitters chase but he was missing on some pitches badly. He's typically around the strike zone. You could also see him visibly frustrated

Urias has a history of coming out in relief in the playoffs (mixed results). The bigger issue to me is last season Urias threw 50 regular season inning and in 2021 that numbered multipled to 180.

For reference Urias did start against the Braves on June 4tg and pitched a gem.

[MultiTroll]

^ So, retard move by Robertsovich to use him in relief in Game 2?

Did game 2 contribute to Uris Game 4 loss?
b. Would the regular Graterol / Jansen have been the way to go.
I know with Jensen a playoff blown save is always possible.

[FrostKing]

^ So, retard move by Robertsovich to use him in relief in Game 2?

Did game 2 contribute to Uris Game 4 loss?
b. Would the regular Graterol / Jansen have been the way to go.
I know with Jensen a playoff blown save is always possible.
Definitely questionable move considering Max stated after Game 2 his arm felt off/dead - from coming in to close Game5 in the NLDS. So this was already known by Robert's before he decided to warm up Urias.

Dodgers are regarded as having a strong bullpen so questionable decision by Roberts to instead rely on his already tired starting pitching from a grueling finish to the season & NLDS.

But I also recognize Robert's has taken blame in past postseasons for relying on Jenson

It was a gamble by Robert's and completely blew up because Urias still blew Game 2 in relief. Let's assume Braves were destined to come back in Game 2 regardless of pitcher. Dodgers would still have a rested Urias in Game 4 down 2-1. Instead double whammy.

[GAustex]

Nothing better
Pussy Kelly gets lit up and the QUITS
Poor baby
Fake an injury Kelly
Fuck that asshole

[MultiTroll]

Wth Fried serving batting practice.
Nice yaks by Dodgers.

[FrostKing]

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No one will remember Braves actually held a lead in Game5. Max struggled thru 4+ innings setting the tone. Chris Taylor with a career day outscoring the Braves himself.

Braves decided to save their bullpen for the weekend while Dodgers threw their best to keep Atlanta bats grounded

Is there momentum in baseball? If so Dodgers should have hope this weekend with Max and Buehler. Today was by far their best offensive output.

Soler has returned for the Braves strengthening their bench. Anderson and Morton will take the mound.

[GAustex]

To me that is an error on KIKi

[lefty20]

Jeez, that is one costly shift.

[GAustex]

Strike out batter and mediocre speed stealing second
Disaster for the sox

[GAustex]

Boom shaka laka

[Robz4000]

That'll do it. Astros heading back to the WS.

[FrostKing]

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3rd World Series appearance in 5 years

[Michael Jordan.]

Yessir

[GAustex]

Boston with 3 hits over last two games.

[Michael Jordan.]

GG Reck

[FrostKing]

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"Now reports are that Buehler might not be able to pitch, arm fatigue. David Price activated and potentially another arm to be added to their roster. To do that they’d need to replace Max or Buehler on the roster, so they’d lose that player for any possible WS.

Price replaces Joe Kelly."

[Thread]

Can't you just set aside Biden when we're talking sports, Recky? Act like somebody.

---

The difference for the Astro's NOW right now,,,is the cheating scandal. They're guilty but have convinced themselves they've been put upon unjustly...doesn't make a lick of sense in truth, but...(it's) an American trait practiced by most, if not all who have "sinned."

I'll tell you what, Recky; if the Astro's lose this series I'll never mention (they sold your shit) again, ever. Just this series, not if they make it to the WS and lose.

You don't have to put up anything.

tee, hee.

[Michael Jordan.]

tee, hee.
Cully you love Trump. Don’t tell me shit about anybody convincing themselves the did nothing wrong :lol

[Thread]

Cully you love Trump. Don’t tell me shit about anybody convincing themselves the did nothing wrong :lol

Never denied that love for President Trump. Spoke & speak it loud & clear. He touched me very early on, but when he uttered -both sides- over [Charlottesville] that sealed my heart for him & CNN/MSM's hatred for him. It was a seminal moment and MSM knew it. It was not going to be like it'd been in the past. No way. (They) had him on the ropes that morning...the night before (he) was wavering as to whether he should follow all the others who'd come before him and take just the (((one side))) as they had done, event after event.

He came out that morning into the East Room, located that fuck Acosta, & blasted hair all over them walls...

-both sides-

[Reck]

tee, hee.

Shut up, Dale.

Here's my OP in case you didn't read it.


The deeper a team like the Red Sox go, the more obvious and easier their flaws are shown. They have no pitching and even less relievers. When you pin your hopes on Robles...lol



I expect this series to still go 6-7 games with the Astros winning in the end though.

I knew Boston didn't have a full roster to go all the way. They relied on a streak to win and a few fluke pitching performances. That's all.

[Reck]

GG Reck (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=14412)

We scared you for a minute didn't we? :lol

Have fun the rest of the way, son. Pray you dont draw the Braves. They look hungry af.

[FrostKing]

Shut up, Dale.

Here's my OP in case you didn't read it.



I knew Boston didn't have a full roster to go all the way. They relied on a streak to win and a few fluke pitching performances. That's all.
Surprisingly it was the offense that ran outta steam. How this series turned into a pitching dual is impressive.

[Michael Jordan.]

We scared you for a minute didn't we? :lol

Have fun the rest of the way, son. Pray you dont draw the Braves. They look hungry af.
Yeah when they couldn’t stop giving up grand slams it didn’t look good lol. And thanks. Yeah, I’m not sure who I rather face at this point. Dodgers have that Devil Magic. Maybe it would be Atlanta just because of the bad vibes of their teams always choking. At the very least, they have a few players who have been in the WS before it majority of them it’s their first time.

[Millennial_Messiah]

Guess I gotta root for the Braves so the Astros could have HFA. Not that HFA mattered in 2019.................

[Millennial_Messiah]

Yeah when they couldn’t stop giving up grand slams it didn’t look good lol. And thanks. Yeah, I’m not sure who I rather face at this point. Dodgers have that Devil Magic. Maybe it would be Atlanta just because of the bad vibes of their teams always choking.

28-3 and 3-1 in roughly the same era would forever be the end of Atlanta pro sports.

[FrostKing]

28-3 and 3-1 in roughly the same era would forever be the end of Atlanta pro sports.
Alot of Braves fans follow different teams in NFL and CFB, even direct rivals. Hence the slogan "Braves country", it's a national brand.

Keep an eye on the fans in today's game...much different than Falcons/Hawks games. I think I was rooting for the Patriots in that SB, watching with Boston friends.

[Millennial_Messiah]

Alot of Braves fans follow different teams in NFL and CFB, even direct rivals. Hence the slogan "Braves country", it's a national brand.

Keep an eye on the fans in today's game...much different than Falcons/Hawks games. I think I was rooting for the Patriots in that SB, watching with Boston friends.
like you've said before it's "The Team of The South" .... baseball fans from MS/AL/LA/upper FL go there. Because there's no other MLB teams in those markets.

[Millennial_Messiah]

houston's the only remaining team all playoffs I even cared for.

[GAustex]

Bueller?
Bueller?

[FrostKing]

NLCS MVP ROSARIO

Long live the Cleveland Indians

https://i.ibb.co/B6NNYgL/FCbc-Nt-IWEAA0hr8.png

[lefty20]

Big, but they're prolly gonna have to keep adding.

[MultiTroll]

Red Sox broadcasters accuse Astros Framber Valdez of cheating | khou.com (https://www.khou.com/article/sports/locked-on/mlb-podcast/astros-show/red-sox-astros-cheating-allegations/285-a0e8fab3-2c3a-4a9a-9f73-7af154f660a2)

[GAustex]

Matsek Ks 3 straight was some bad ass stuff

[lefty20]

Damn! That was some Houdini shit by Matzek right there.

[FrostKing]

Yes Matzek has an inspirational back story and has been bailing us out for a couple October's

OK now I'm really nervous

[lefty20]

Didn't think Jansen had it in him to get out unscathed. Good stuff.

[GAustex]

The last three outs are the toughest to get

[lefty20]

GG!

[GAustex]

Well done
Go Astros