I think its worth noting that yesterdays ALCS game is the first time in playoff history a shortstop was put in to pitch...He was throwing 90 mph, and managed to bring the pain to an end, at least.
I think its worth noting that yesterdays ALCS game is the first time in playoff history a shortstop was put in to pitch...He was throwing 90 mph, and managed to bring the pain to an end, at least.
I hesitate to post anything about this, because the Cubs are really getting outplayed, but I have to ask: Does anyone else feel like the Ump had a small strike zone when the Mets were batting, and a large one for the Cubs batters yesterday? I'm not sure if it was my bias or not, but it sure seemed like it to me--and I was purposefully trying to ignore the strike zone graphic that TBS is using, because I do not believe it is accurate.
One other complaint: The TBS announcers are really, really bad. The main guy just doesn't have the cadence for baseball (or any play-by-play IMHO). Ron Darling, while he has good insight, seems a little bit of a Mets fan--did he play for them? Aside from that, his delivery seems choppy to me. Very annoying. Ripken doesn't even seem to be there, I'm not sure I've heard a word out of him yet.
Toronto still hanging in there.
Good night Chicago
Well the Mets outplayed the Cubs, but the Cubs had a really good year, so I'm pleased with that.
Now it's time for Hockey.
I have to keep reminding myself, the Cubs were not supposed to be contenders yet. And that is a comforting thing.
Jeremy Lin to Daniel Murphy, Enjoy it while it last.
Crickets?
C'mon.
Sorry, too tired from watching it
14 innings. Looking forward to game 2. I'll be in Boston for 3-5, time to wear one of my Mets jerseys to a bar and see what happens.
be careful … I almost got in a fight with someone that took exception to my Redskin jersey while at a Falcons game …
when they were playing the Giants … WTF
If the rest of the series is that tight, its going to be epic. I'm still not sure who I'm cheering for, so maybe I'll just find a Marlins jersey and cheer for the home team.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlins_Man
So... has any team ever won two World Series games on the same day before?
Tim Baxter wrote: So... has any team ever won two World Series games on the same day before?
I'm pretty sure the White Sox did it in 2005--I know it was the longest World Series game in history in terms of time.
Wow, MTN, you are correct. Game 3 started at 7:39 Saturday and lasted 5 hours, 41 minutes, over 14 innings. Game 1 tied it for innings and came in just shy on total time played. And yes, The White Sox one Game 4 on Sunday.
wbjones wrote: be careful … I almost got in a fight with someone that took exception to my Redskin jersey while at a Falcons game … when they were playing the Giants … WTF
Soooo...you're one of those guys who wears a jersey of a team that isn't playing at the game you're at? I wouldn't try to fight you, but I'd defiantly make fun of you.
making fun of … NBD .. I kinda expect it … and actually probably WOULDN'T were the visiting teams gear to the game … this day-n-age that's just asking for a drunk fight 
I'm just hoping for home field advantage to kick in for the mets.
I was confident about the division game and the series but nervous about the pennant. I guess I got that backwards. 
neon, if it makes you feel better, my prediction is that the Mets will win one.
I think the biggest problem for the Mets is that the Royals don't swing and miss … deGrom had only 3 swings and misses at his fastballs all night … the Royals make contact …
and they are the best at putting bat on ball if you're a fast ball pitcher (95mph +)
if Syndergaard can't get some swinging strikes (on his fast balls) it's going to be over pretty quickly …
the only area where the Mets are demonstrably better than the Royals is in starting pitching … and so far that hasn't worked in their favor
I think the bigger issue is that Degrom and Syndergaard are both clearly missing a step. I think it is the lather, but it might be repeat.
The Royals have a habit of grinding down pitchers. Not always (see last year's Series), but it is a habit.
I haven't watched a single inning of the World Series but I will be taking full advantage of the free am crunchwrap at Taco Bell next week. 
Last night was good. I hope for a repeat tonight.
http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/6479266/v527347583/ws2015-gm4-royals-turn-two-on-liner-to-win-game-4
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