Gugny Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Just creating an easy to find, OTW, thread for World Series discussion. I'm rooting for the Astros. Kershaw is an absolute beast. No way the Astros could plan on winning this game. Astros need to win every time Verlander pitches. Starting tomorrow night. Great baseball tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Less than 2 1/2 hours, was Burt Blyleven pitching?? Good game, both pitchers were on. Dodgers lineup is ridiculous. Hard to see four wins for the Astros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 Less than 2 1/2 hours, was Burt Blyleven pitching?? Good game, both pitchers were on. Dodgers lineup is ridiculous. Hard to see four wins for the Astros. They're scrappy. I hope they can scratch one out tomorrow night. I wonder how many advertisers missed out on their chance at a game one ad with this pitchers' duel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 It came down to 3 pitches. 2 by Keuchel, 1 by Kershaw. I asked this in the Shoutbox and I could google but what fun is that? Are the Astros the first team to go to the WS from both the AL and NL? In my life I think only the Brewers and Astros switched leagues. Is there an old team that did it? Philadelphia A's? Boston Braves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Long time Dodgers fan, so this season has been fun for me. Glad Kershaw was able to shake some of his post season blues. Great stuff by both pitchers really. Tomorrow is likely an Astros win, but we'll see 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Long time Dodgers fan, so this season has been fun for me. Glad Kershaw was able to shake some of his post season blues. Great stuff by both pitchers really. Tomorrow is likely an Astros win, but we'll see Verlander vs. Hill. Likely advantage to the Astros, but I could see the Dodgers going to the bullpen early. If the Dodgers get through 4-5 innings close, they can shut down the rest of the game. And if they can get through Verlander, they've got a serious (theoretical) pitching advantage for the rest of the series. Win for Vin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Verlander vs. Hill. Likely advantage to the Astros, but I could see the Dodgers going to the bullpen early. If the Dodgers get through 4-5 innings close, they can shut down the rest of the game. And if they can get through Verlander, they've got a serious (theoretical) pitching advantage for the rest of the series. Win for Vin! Verlander is due for an off start, but Rich Hill would concern me more. I think he will get lit up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azalin Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Not a baseball fan at all, but I know enough Houston fans that I'm pulling for them. That, and because winning the series could do an awful lot for the city's morale right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Verlander is due for an off start, but Rich Hill would concern me more. I think he will get lit up. I ddnt doubt that, but the Dodgers bullpen is brutally good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Less than 2 1/2 hours, was Burt Blyleven pitching?? Good game, both pitchers were on. Dodgers lineup is ridiculous. Hard to see four wins for the Astros. I can't believe the player Turner has become. He was a decent utility player for the Mets but nothing special. He goes to LA & he is a superstar. Even though the Mets beat the dodgers 2 years ago in the playoffs, he absolutely killed the Mets that series. He is doing it again this post season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 I can't believe the player Turner has become. He was a decent utility player for the Mets but nothing special. He goes to LA & he is a superstar. Even though the Mets beat the dodgers 2 years ago in the playoffs, he absolutely killed the Mets that series. He is doing it again this post season. If David Wright wasn't such a waste of time, money and a roster spot, Turner would still be a Met. Wright continues to !@#$ the Mets over, year after year. But I digress. Looking forward to Game 2 tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 If David Wright wasn't such a waste of time, money and a roster spot, Turner would still be a Met. Wright continues to !@#$ the Mets over, year after year. But I digress. Looking forward to Game 2 tonight. Very true, he never got a real chance to be an everyday player in NY because of Wright. Could you imagine having him at third & resigning Murph. Typical Mets & their bad decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Very true, he never got a real chance to be an everyday player in NY because of Wright. Could you imagine having him at third & resigning Murph. Typical Mets & their bad decisions. I cried myself to sleep last night with that same thought. !@#$ you David Wright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Great game last night. Kershaw was just a little better than Keuchel, and the Dodgers got some timely hits. Looking forward to the game tonight. Verlander has been unhittable in the playoffs. Should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 Great game last night. Kershaw was just a little better than Keuchel, and the Dodgers got some timely hits. Looking forward to the game tonight. Verlander has been unhittable in the playoffs. Should be interesting. As crazy as it is, this is a must-win for the Astros. Dodgers are supposed to win Kershaw starts and Astros are supposed to win Verlander starts. Whichever teams "breaks" the other will win the series, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Verlander is due for an off start, but Rich Hill would concern me more. I think he will get lit up. You are a complete dumb-a$$!!!! What Hill did against Altuve was impressive. Made him swing like a girl on the 1st inning strike out and then had him over-swinging in a crucial 2nd at bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Y'all "confident" Dodgers fans just got rooster smacked in the lips. Dang... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Anyone watching? 5-4 in bottom of 10th. Logan Forsythe gets walked with 2 outs! Winning run at the plate. Wild pitch; tying run on 2nd! Base hit! Throw not in time! Tie game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Anyone watching? 5-4 in bottom of 10th. Logan Forsythe gets walked with 2 outs! Winning run at the plate. Wild pitch; tying run on 2nd! Base hit! Throw not in time! Tie game! I just got home and turned it on for the ninth....good timing! What a game! Astros closer does not inspire much confidence. He looked shaky against the Yankees too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Anyone watching? 5-4 in bottom of 10th. Logan Forsythe gets walked with 2 outs! Winning run at the plate. Wild pitch; tying run on 2nd! Base hit! Throw not in time! Tie game! That HR by Puig was a blast. He's fluffin unreal. I thought Houston would pull Giles a couple batters earlier. I have no horse in this race, btw, just enjoying some great baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 And we move into the 11th! That HR by Puig was a blast. He's fluffin unreal. I thought Houston would pull Giles a couple batters earlier. I have no horse in this race, btw, just enjoying some great baseball. Same here. I really don't care who wins; just enjoying extra innings in a W.S. game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 And we move into the 11th! Same here. I really don't care who wins; just enjoying extra innings in a W.S. game. Justification for me to drink more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 At this point, whose bullpen is worse? I'm guessing the Astros based on the closer and the next guy almost nutting the 2B umpire on a pickoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Justification for me to drink more. And another home run! Great job LA bullpen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 At this point, whose bullpen is worse? I'm guessing the Astros based on the closer and the next guy almost nutting the 2B umpire on a pickoff. It's interesting when you get into one of these long games because you see relievers who would normally never get into a close playoff game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 It's interesting when you get into one of these long games because you see relievers who would normally never get into a close playoff game. Agreed. I like when the post season tests the full roster like the regular season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Dodger bullpen now officially out of pitchers. Sharply hit ball! But out 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Shame me if you must, but baseball is too boring to be much more than background music until the playoffs. NOW it’s interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Dodger bullpen now officially out of pitchers. I really like Dave Roberts, but that's over-managing your bullpen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 another crushed ball....for out 2. Holy ****! HR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I really like Dave Roberts, but that's over-managing your bullpen. You'd expect that from Joe Torre in an All Star game. Ironically I was explaining that debacle to my boys a few hours ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Seemed like he broke his wrists on that one. Game should maybe be over... I think Puig got the pitch he wanted there and just missed.... There it is. 7-6 Astros in 11 innings. 4H 19 M game. Fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Seemed like he broke his wrists on that one. Game should maybe be over... I think Puig got the pitch he wanted there and just missed.... I think the Astros caught a similar break earlier, but yes thats a strike regular season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I think the Astros caught a similar break earlier, but yes thats a strike regular season Yup....ump just didn't want to punch him out to end the game. Great game. Hope this goes 7! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Yup....ump just didn't want to punch him out to end the game. Great game. Hope this goes 7! Ya Boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Houston does NOT have a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDogg20 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 That was a hell of a game. Hope the whole series carries that kind of energy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Wow! I effing went to bed after the 7th. Looks like I missed a good one, dammit! About time the Astros scored some runs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 It's interesting when you get into one of these long games because you see relievers who would normally never get into a close playoff game. The Dodger bullpen that didn't give up a run consisted of Maeda, Morrow and Jansen. Once they go past that it is pot luck, McCarthy being the worst. I still can't understand how Jansen can be so effective. His ball must move most of the time but he is subject to home runs, although it appears even all the best pitchers are this year. The next game should be very interesting. I view it as the key to the series for the Dodgers. Does Darvish hold the advantage because he seen the Astro's or do the Astro batters. Darvish also has an issue with homers. He is likely to pitch a 3 hitter, all home runs. I have a lot of 1 AM nights invested in the Dodgers. Much harder to do this year without Vince. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 As one who only watches baseball during the WS so I can talk to clients, I have a question for baseball fans: we hear about analytics in football, but the Dodgers seem to take it to a different level. Last night we saw what happened when their plan doesn't work. If I'm a Dodgers fan, I'm pissed they pulled Hill. Do you want your team doing this stuff? Did analytics get the Dodgers to the WS? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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