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I think Roberts made about as bad a series of tactical decisions as you'll see in an MLB game.
― The Hon. J. Piedmont Mumblethunder (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 12 October 2016 01:49 (seven years ago) link
what were they besides sticking w/ CK?
― The Hon. J. Piedmont Mumblethunder (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 12 October 2016 01:52 (seven years ago) link
He burnt that right-handed reliever who came in and plunked that guy in one pitch, could be one I suppose.
― earlnash, Wednesday, 12 October 2016 02:22 (seven years ago) link
good read
Kershaw's postseason relievers have allowed 9 of 14 inherited runners to score.
https://theringer.com/clayton-kershaw-october-luck-los-angeles-dodgers-2016-mlb-playoffs-4969800e9610#.se9hxbr6i
― The Hon. J. Piedmont Mumblethunder (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 12 October 2016 07:27 (seven years ago) link
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/the-history-of-clayton-kershaws-postseason-bullpens/
on a very related note
― Van Horn Street, Wednesday, 12 October 2016 16:35 (seven years ago) link
i think it's ok to admit that kershaw just hasn't been great in the postseason. even if all 9 of those runners had been stranded, his postseason ERA would still be 3.77
― k3vin k., Wednesday, 12 October 2016 16:39 (seven years ago) link
sure, but that's... lower!
― The Hon. J. Piedmont Mumblethunder (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 12 October 2016 17:22 (seven years ago) link
No matter how much you massage the stats, he hasn't been nearly as dominant as in the regular season.
The sixth and seventh inning meltdowns are real. There was that game a couple of years ago against the Cardinals when he was dominating and then inexplicably gave up a go ahead three run homer to Matt Adams. I think Kershaw had given up one HR on his curve to a LHB in the previous three years. When it happens in the playoffs that's not bad luck or a small sample size, that's a guy making a horrible pitch at the worst possible time.
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Wednesday, 12 October 2016 18:16 (seven years ago) link
Yes, i was lamenting in a bar the other day that Kershawgod disappears in October.
It's funny that the Effectively Wild podcast has been obsessing over Rich Hill all year (mostly guessing what his market value will be this winter) and he gets to start this game.
― The Hon. J. Piedmont Mumblethunder (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 12 October 2016 19:11 (seven years ago) link
tbh he hasn't been vintage since coming off the dl
― qualx, Wednesday, 12 October 2016 22:08 (seven years ago) link
PECOTA goin 54% Nats tonight
Urias in waiting when Hill's done
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/17785233/los-angeles-dodgers-pitcher-rich-hill-start-game-5-nlds-vs-washington-nationals
― The Hon. J. Piedmont Mumblethunder (Dr Morbius), Thursday, 13 October 2016 16:52 (seven years ago) link
Scherzer FTW
― calstars, Thursday, 13 October 2016 19:14 (seven years ago) link
Pulling hill pretty early
― Michael F Gill, Friday, 14 October 2016 01:14 (seven years ago) link
that's awfully close to a balk from urias
― k3vin k., Friday, 14 October 2016 02:16 (seven years ago) link
Man, games last forever these days. 2 hours in and they're in the 5th?
― calstars, Friday, 14 October 2016 02:34 (seven years ago) link
whoops
― k3vin k., Friday, 14 October 2016 02:34 (seven years ago) link
that was not a good idea
― call all destroyer, Friday, 14 October 2016 02:42 (seven years ago) link
paid for it quickly
― Michael F Gill, Friday, 14 October 2016 02:43 (seven years ago) link
Verducci Bunt Apoplexy
― Andy K, Friday, 14 October 2016 02:50 (seven years ago) link
doy
― k3vin k., Friday, 14 October 2016 02:51 (seven years ago) link
when your choices for a pinch hitter are yasiel puig and a dude i've never heard of who happens to have hit a home run against this pitcher earlier this year, you have to go with that second dude
― k3vin k., Friday, 14 October 2016 02:56 (seven years ago) link
worked out
― Spottie, Friday, 14 October 2016 02:57 (seven years ago) link
shows you what i know
― k3vin k., Friday, 14 October 2016 02:57 (seven years ago) link
damn chuey and utley what a world
― johnny crunch, Friday, 14 October 2016 02:59 (seven years ago) link
Roberts is pumped.
― Andy K, Friday, 14 October 2016 03:06 (seven years ago) link
surprised turner didn't get to that ball with his speed
― k3vin k., Friday, 14 October 2016 03:07 (seven years ago) link
the whole 5-pitchers-per-inning worked so well for Bochy, why not try it again
― Michael F Gill, Friday, 14 October 2016 03:08 (seven years ago) link
Looked like Turner sorta pulled up short.
― Andy K, Friday, 14 October 2016 03:09 (seven years ago) link
Six pitchers, three outs.
― Andy K, Friday, 14 October 2016 03:13 (seven years ago) link
dusty baker is committed to destruction
― i've watched a lot of cats do weird and interesting things (slothroprhymes), Friday, 14 October 2016 03:14 (seven years ago) link
nice
― Spottie, Friday, 14 October 2016 03:21 (seven years ago) link
isn't this sort of the opposite of his MO
― qualx, Friday, 14 October 2016 03:22 (seven years ago) link
a real dusty game is scherzer's career is already over
he's an agent of chaos and is not above switching up his steez to get it
― i've watched a lot of cats do weird and interesting things (slothroprhymes), Friday, 14 October 2016 03:25 (seven years ago) link
if kenley jansen houdinis out of this shit i will be convinced he is an android from westworld
― i've watched a lot of cats do weird and interesting things (slothroprhymes), Friday, 14 October 2016 03:35 (seven years ago) link
1 inning down, unsure if he can go 3.
― Michael F Gill, Friday, 14 October 2016 03:43 (seven years ago) link
robot!!!!!
― i've watched a lot of cats do weird and interesting things (slothroprhymes), Friday, 14 October 2016 03:43 (seven years ago) link
oh yea he's def not going all three. possibly another tho
― i've watched a lot of cats do weird and interesting things (slothroprhymes), Friday, 14 October 2016 03:44 (seven years ago) link
what a miracle they didnt give up the lead
― Spottie, Friday, 14 October 2016 03:44 (seven years ago) link
hope buck is watching
― qualx, Friday, 14 October 2016 03:47 (seven years ago) link
he has to go the 8th but unless it's reaaaal quick i can't see him going out in the 9th
― k3vin k., Friday, 14 October 2016 03:50 (seven years ago) link
David Vassegh @THEREAL_DVKershaw and Dave Roberts having a conversation right now in dugout. 9th inning may still be in the plans.
― i've watched a lot of cats do weird and interesting things (slothroprhymes), Friday, 14 October 2016 03:51 (seven years ago) link
:o
― k3vin k., Friday, 14 October 2016 03:52 (seven years ago) link
lol stephen fucking drew bullshitted his way onto another contender my god
― i've watched a lot of cats do weird and interesting things (slothroprhymes), Friday, 14 October 2016 03:54 (seven years ago) link
i forgot that
Jansen should catch the ninth.
― Andy K, Friday, 14 October 2016 04:13 (seven years ago) link
HERE COME CLAYTON
― i've watched a lot of cats do weird and interesting things (slothroprhymes), Friday, 14 October 2016 04:14 (seven years ago) link
holy shit holy shit
― k3vin k., Friday, 14 October 2016 04:17 (seven years ago) link
jensen killing time to get one of the outs his own self, i guess
― i've watched a lot of cats do weird and interesting things (slothroprhymes), Friday, 14 October 2016 04:23 (seven years ago) link
....or not?
― i've watched a lot of cats do weird and interesting things (slothroprhymes), Friday, 14 October 2016 04:24 (seven years ago) link