Playoff Game Thread

[Uli2001]

2 minutes ago, O's84 said:

Back to back innings where you have 2 on none out and you don't score.  Plus you cough up the lead.  What a sad performance by TEX.

Game of inches. That second out would have been a game-tying single if it was hit three inches higher.

[O's84]

Just now, Uli2001 said:

Game of inches. That second out would have been a game-tying single if it was hit three inches higher.

Bad luck, but that withstanding they had 5 more at bats (with 2 on) to get another run in.  You should be able to do that, that only takes hitting a .200 avg.

[Moose Milligan]

Thing is, you just knew Altuve was gonna do damage there. Everyone knew it. That guy is nails. 

[O's84]

7 minutes ago, Uli2001 said:

Just a random opinion on a fan board: Altuve must still be cheating somehow. It's not believable that the guy comes up with big homeruns in the postseason again and again. And a short guy at that.

I have my suspicions too, but I can't take a firm stance without concrete evidence.

[RZNJ]

20 minutes ago, ArtVanDelay said:

Must suck to be a Rangers fan.  They’ve had some real heartbreakers over the years. 

Was thinking the same.  Gut wrenching defeats in the post season.

[Uli2001]

Well, I am slightly bothered that Houston will be back in the WS, because this generation of players will be always tied to the cheating scandal. A future Astros team, I will be okay with that. But not this team. But I won't be too bothered because the Orioles are already out, so I don't really care.

[86this]

1 hour ago, Tony-OH said:

Gotta root for the Rangers here. So tired of the Astros in the World Series!

One day, we'll hope to see someone say "So tired of the Orioles in the World Series!"

[Can_of_corn]

2 hours ago, Uli2001 said:

Just a random opinion on a fan board: Altuve must still be cheating somehow. It's not believable that the guy comes up with big homeruns in the postseason again and again. And a short guy at that.

To paraphrase Brady, Why wouldn't he cheat all the time?

If he has some magic way to cheat..on the road..that lets him hit HR at will why not just hit 50 every regular season.

 

Stuff like this is why I don't mind if they win again, I love watching how salty people get.

 

[WillyM]

In 2019, the Astros earned the distinction of being the only team ever to lose all four home games in a seven-game series.

Now we get to see if they can do it again.

[Chavez Ravine]

Kimbrel is a bonfire. I was amazed he did as well as he did this year.

[Chavez Ravine]

The Diamondbacks take the lead. They seem to have finally realized that they are playing the Phillies.

[Chavez Ravine]

Brandon Marsh is the only guy on the Phillies that I like.

[Chavez Ravine]

Trea ends the game with a K…or perhaps a trey.

[O's84]

2 really entertaining games today.

[LA2]

On 10/20/2023 at 5:57 PM, Babkins said:

They say it’s never good when you remember the umpire’s name, but Dan Iassogna has been making one for himself this year. He’s working hard to get into that Angel Hernandez and Joe West tier.

The strike calls on Brandon Marsh's late-inning at-bat last night were among the worst I have ever seen.