Gugny Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Figured I'd start a thread specific to the Series, since we've got a nice-sized handful of serious baseball fans. As a Mets fan, it's been a tough post-season with regard of picking teams to root for in the DS and CS series. But this was the matchup I was hoping for once the Mets were eliminated and I think we're in for an entertaining series. I've been all-in on the Phillies since the Padres beat the Mets and I'm not stopping now. My prediction: Phillies in six. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 I have friends who love the Phillies, so I'd be happy if they won. Just enjoying the fact that the Dodgers are long gone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Yankees fan here. Hoping the Phillies win. My prediction is Astros in 6. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Philidelphia having a year it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Braves fan here as you know Gugny, and after being beaten by the Phillies (they are getting hot right now) I was rooting for Padres then Phils in the NL and the Guardians in the AL. So I guess process of elimination leaves me to be rooting for the Phillies in the WS. I guess I am happy if the Braves dont win, that neither the Yankees or Doyers are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Gugny said: Figured I'd start a thread specific to the Series, since we've got a nice-sized handful of serious baseball fans. As a Mets fan, it's been a tough post-season with regard of picking teams to root for in the DS and CS series. But this was the matchup I was hoping for once the Mets were eliminated and I think we're in for an entertaining series. I've been all-in on the Phillies since the Padres beat the Mets and I'm not stopping now. My prediction: Phillies in six. Maybe slightly odd but I never disliked the Phillies growing up even as a Mets fan. Growing up and even now it’s a more convenient trip if I wanna see the Mets. So I’m pulling for them too. But I think it’s gonna be Houston in 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 24, 2022 Author Share Posted October 24, 2022 1 hour ago, Warcodered said: Philidelphia having a year it seems. They've been reminding me of the 2004 Red Sox since the Post Season began. I can seriously see them pulling this off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talley56 Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Fittingly, the TNF game next Thursday (11/3) will be Eagles/Texans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Not a BB fan... too slow for me... but I'm going for Houston. Philly will still burn the city down no matter what the outcome is. I watch the superbowl of any major sport so go Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Mets fan so there's no way I can root for the Phillies. Plus Wheeler and Thor winning one for a long time rival would make it a tougher pill to swallow. I have nothing against either player, but it would be another reminder of unmet (get it?) expectations. I'm past the Astros cheating, but it's not like I'll be popping champagne if they win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Do you know how you can tell who is a Philly sports fan in a group of strangers? The Philly fan will be the one hitting you in the face with a hammer. Philadelphians are just bad people and sports is just an excuse for their violent urges. Go Astros! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Damn, just turned on WS after watching hockey - rock 'em sock 'em start. Bottom 4, 5-3 Astros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) Is this like stadium renderings, or is this really happening? Baseball kinda feels like waiting for a rendering. My apologies to all I have just offended. But I feel so FREE! . Edited October 29, 2022 by Augie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share Posted October 29, 2022 14 hours ago, SinceThe70s said: Damn, just turned on WS after watching hockey - rock 'em sock 'em start. Bottom 4, 5-3 Astros. I missed the game, but when I checked the score it was 5-5 in the 5th. At that time, I had no idea that Verlander blew a 5-0 lead. Verlander is one of those pitchers who's always had my respect, regardless of the team he's on. For him to be 0-6 with an ERA north of 6 for his World Series career is absolutely mind-boggling. Goes to show that these guys are human, too. Would love to see Wheeler pitch lights out tonight. He was a great Met and I'm happy that he's done well since leaving. A 2-0 lead wouldn't mean this series is over against a team like the Astros. But man ... it would be tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 14 minutes ago, Gugny said: I missed the game, but when I checked the score it was 5-5 in the 5th. At that time, I had no idea that Verlander blew a 5-0 lead. Verlander is one of those pitchers who's always had my respect, regardless of the team he's on. For him to be 0-6 with an ERA north of 6 for his World Series career is absolutely mind-boggling. Goes to show that these guys are human, too. Would love to see Wheeler pitch lights out tonight. He was a great Met and I'm happy that he's done well since leaving. A 2-0 lead wouldn't mean this series is over against a team like the Astros. But man ... it would be tough. I had no idea Verlander was 0-6 in the WS. Doesn't change my opinion of him, he's a beast. Read something recently suggesting the Mets should consider him over DeGrom and it was hard to disagree with. Nothing against Wheeler personally but I feel like the Mets never got his best. How many years was he a Met and never had a defining moment. Plus !@#$ the Phillies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 So, the 6th best team in the NL has a chance to be World Series champions? MLB is garbage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 (edited) Anybody check to see if Altuve was wearing a wire before he got the Astros going last night? 10 hours ago, Rico said: So, the 6th best team in the NL has a chance to be World Series champions? MLB is garbage. It's the playoffs. The game of baseball doesn't need playoffs. 162 games are the playoffs. Let any team in, and there surely will be upsets. The game isn't designed for a playoff freakshow. Edited October 30, 2022 by ExiledInIllinois 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 AP Sports @AP_Sports The entire World Series schedule was pushed back a day by Monday's rain out in Philadelphia. Game 5 on Thursday will now compete with an NFL game that has, of all teams, the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles in Houston against the Texans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 11 hours ago, T&C said: AP Sports @AP_Sports The entire World Series schedule was pushed back a day by Monday's rain out in Philadelphia. Game 5 on Thursday will now compete with an NFL game that has, of all teams, the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles in Houston against the Texans. That “last channel” button on the remote is gonna get a workout in Houston and Philly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 Phillies dodged a bullet with the rain delay. I think Syndergaard would have gotten absolutely smoked by the Astros. Now, they don't need him to start until Game 5. Suarez and Nola will start games 3 and 4, respectively. I think the Phillies need to win both of those games in order to have any chance of winning the Series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 I always find it interesting how dominating the NFL is when it comes to sports. I looked up the World Series ratings, which are up from last year, and 11.5 million viewers watched game 1. A respectable number for sure. Then you see that last weeks Chiefs 49ers game had 22 million viewers. Nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 This gal that "sang" the Anthem made it all about her... she sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 It honestly looks like Philly knows the pitches. Unreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 1 hour ago, stevestojan said: It honestly looks like Philly knows the pitches. Unreal. Pitch stealing?🫣 Phillies been long ballin’ all playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 11 minutes ago, I am the egg man said: Pitch stealing?🫣 Phillies been long ballin’ all playoffs. Haha. No I wasn’t implying that. I guess bad time to use that hyperbole since they’re playing the cheaters. I was just saying how crazy the bombs were coming from the Phils. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 23 hours ago, PetermansRedemption said: I always find it interesting how dominating the NFL is when it comes to sports. I looked up the World Series ratings, which are up from last year, and 11.5 million viewers watched game 1. A respectable number for sure. Then you see that last weeks Chiefs 49ers game had 22 million viewers. Nuts Too many games in my opinion. I think they should reduce the number of games in the regular season by about half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 12 hours ago, stevestojan said: It honestly looks like Philly knows the pitches. Unreal. 10 hours ago, I am the egg man said: Pitch stealing?🫣 Phillies been long ballin’ all playoffs. I think it was likely a combination of McCullers tipping pitches, being painfully predictable (does NOT throw fastballs to left-handed hitters) and simply throwing horrible pitches over the middle of the plate. Sometimes you're the pigeon; sometimes you're the statue. McCullers was the statue last night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 4 hours ago, Gugny said: I think it was likely a combination of McCullers tipping pitches, being painfully predictable (does NOT throw fastballs to left-handed hitters) and simply throwing horrible pitches over the middle of the plate. Sometimes you're the pigeon; sometimes you're the statue. McCullers was the statue last night. Pedro Martinez points out the difference in how high McCullers lifts his hands for his curve vs. his sinker. https://nypost.com/2022/11/02/pedro-martinez-lance-mccullers-drastically-tipped-pitches/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 Just now, SinceThe70s said: Pedro Martinez points out the difference in how high McCullers lifts his hands for his curve vs. his sinker. https://nypost.com/2022/11/02/pedro-martinez-lance-mccullers-drastically-tipped-pitches/ These are things that I believe either the catcher or the pitching coach should be able to identify/catch during the game. I'm not sure if that's unreasonable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Phillies win rekindles interest. But, Astros are still hovering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 1 hour ago, I am the egg man said: Phillies win rekindles interest. But, Astros are still hovering. Nola's last two starts have not been great. I really think Philly needs to win tonight to even begin to feel a LITTLE comfortable. Philly can't count on hitting 5 bombs again and they need to be able to manufacture some runs. I think if Houston wins tonight, this series is going seven games. Still hanging onto Phillies in 6. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 There's already a separate grateful dead thread but this is relevant. Hopefully fans of the Dead and other bands have noticed the Dead songs playing as they go to commercials during these sporting events. Here's a cool article from a couple years ago explaining why! Weir everywhere https://relix.com/articles/detail/deadicated-fox-sports-jacob-ullman-on-bringing-the-grateful-dead-to-the-world-series-and-nascar/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Houston isn’t dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 1 hour ago, I am the egg man said: Houston isn’t dead. Ya think so? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Three game WS’s are the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share Posted November 3, 2022 Verlander vs. Syndergaard tonight. If Verlander sh!ts the bed again, then he’s just cursed. The Phillies can’t feel great about Syndergaard being their guy in what is pretty much a must-win game. But this Series has been chock full of WTF moments/games, so who the hell knows what’s in store for tonight? It’s been a fun one to watch, so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 On 11/1/2022 at 10:57 AM, PetermansRedemption said: I always find it interesting how dominating the NFL is when it comes to sports. I looked up the World Series ratings, which are up from last year, and 11.5 million viewers watched game 1. A respectable number for sure. Then you see that last weeks Chiefs 49ers game had 22 million viewers. Nuts No disrespect to baseball, hockey, or basketball but there are two seasons in sports. Football season and everything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Gugny said: Verlander vs. Syndergaard tonight. If Verlander sh!ts the bed again, then he’s just cursed. The Phillies can’t feel great about Syndergaard being their guy in what is pretty much a must-win game. But this Series has been chock full of WTF moments/games, so who the hell knows what’s in store for tonight? It’s been a fun one to watch, so far. Of course it's full of WTF moments. It's full of WTF moments because playoffs are watered down. You'd normally see ***** like this during the season. Of course there's only been 19 combined no-hitters in history BUT 11 have come in last 20 years. https://www.nonohitters.com/combined-no-hitters/ Pitch counts and metrics is going to make that a worthless achievement. So... Don't get me going Mister, I an so done with this nonsense.😉 Leave the darn kid in. Edited November 3, 2022 by ExiledInIllinois 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share Posted November 3, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Of course it's full of WTF moments. It's full of WTF moments because playoffs are watered down. You'd normally see ***** like this during the season. Of course there's only been 19 combined no-hitters in history BUT 11 have come in last 20 years. https://www.nonohitters.com/combined-no-hitters/ Pitch counts and metrics is going to make that a worthless achievement. So... Don't get me going Mister, I an so done with this non-sense.😉 Leave the darn kid in. I think you have this thread confused with another thread dedicated to old men yelling at clouds. Try using the search function. Edited November 3, 2022 by Gugny 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Apparently it was Wawa that cursed the Phillies before the game last night: 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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