wait no way did the Nats only have a 4% shot at winning two in Houston. it's not like basketball playoff series where you can wear down players or solve an offense, anyone can beat anyone in the playoffs
Game 6 you have Strasburg (who is IMO the best pitcher in the series) vs. Verlander, who is obviously very good but also possibly kinda gassed? idk I still think the Nats have a better shot than everyone is saying. that said watching their offense be absolutely anemic through 3 home games is probably skewing everyone's expectations
― frogbs, Monday, 28 October 2019 21:50 (six years ago)
momentum = the next game's pitcher(s)
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Monday, 28 October 2019 21:52 (six years ago)
undefeated in their blue unis
― mookieproof, Monday, 28 October 2019 21:59 (six years ago)
I agree, four percent? That would mean only a 20% shot at winning each individual game.
― timellison, Monday, 28 October 2019 23:51 (six years ago)
Reasons #1, 2, and 5 are pretty good reasons, I'd say.
https://www.mlb.com/news/nationals-reasons-2019-world-series-hope
― clemenza, Tuesday, 29 October 2019 12:59 (six years ago)
It's all guesswork, especially because nobody knows what's going to happen with Scherzer. They could still win without Scherzer too!
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Tuesday, 29 October 2019 14:12 (six years ago)
Looking at the five games as a whole, Houston has clearly been the better team, I'd say. But it doesn't mean they won't lose two games in a row ...
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Tuesday, 29 October 2019 14:13 (six years ago)
Max Scherzer just threw in outfield. Told reporters afterward, “I’m good.”— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) October 29, 2019
― Andy K, Tuesday, 29 October 2019 20:05 (six years ago)
lack of drama
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/why-has-the-world-series-felt-boring/
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 29 October 2019 21:25 (six years ago)
They had two great stories going in--imposing Goliath vs. insanely hot David, plus the six marquee starters--and while both stories have sort of played out (we've seen both sides of the first story, and some of the starters have been intermittently great), the whole thing hasn't clicked. Lack of lead changes certainly explains a lot.
― clemenza, Tuesday, 29 October 2019 21:52 (six years ago)
stay winless, JV
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 00:21 (six years ago)
That was a fun first inning.
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 00:33 (six years ago)
Bregman is an asshole, I hadn't realized
hope he gets one in the ribs midgame
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 00:34 (six years ago)
No one, especially not MLB sites, should use the verb "clinch" for winning the WS. No one "clinches" the WS, they win it
― Li'l Brexit (Tracer Hand), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 00:35 (six years ago)
Rendon is incredible.
― timellison, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 01:04 (six years ago)
and will get an incredible contract (Dodgers they say)
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 01:07 (six years ago)
I thought a blowout was imminent when Guriel launched that one in the first inning. The Nationals are hanging on.
I vote Rendon as the coolest looking player in the game.
― clemenza, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 01:18 (six years ago)
badass batting stance for sure
― Suggest Banshee (Hadrian VIII), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 01:19 (six years ago)
terrible beard
Fox w/ shitty direction for a big-budget op
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 01:33 (six years ago)
the youtube logo ugh
― Suggest Banshee (Hadrian VIII), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 01:34 (six years ago)
Verlander has been walking a tightrope act, mostly because of the walks, but then again the Nats haven't been hitting the ball hard.
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 01:36 (six years ago)
Strauss looked really rough there until he finally got that strike over on Correa. They both might be a little gassed.
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 01:47 (six years ago)
haaaa eat it Verlander
― Suggest Banshee (Hadrian VIII), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 01:55 (six years ago)
Drama!
― clemenza, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 01:56 (six years ago)
well there's the lead change we've been waiting for
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 01:58 (six years ago)
will bat carry be the new bat flip?
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 01:59 (six years ago)
So much for the Nats not hitting the ball hard.
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 01:59 (six years ago)
I’m ok with this devolving into a showboating hr derby. Let he whom carries the most bats the furthest take the day!
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 01:59 (six years ago)
Oh Tim Bogar is no doubt enraged by Soto’s behavior, John Smoltz! Can you imagine?!
― Andy K, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:01 (six years ago)
this is the great game this series deserves
― k3vin k., Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:11 (six years ago)
Whew...makes me sad to root against Altuve.
― clemenza, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:15 (six years ago)
Three more hard hit balls, no runs.
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:16 (six years ago)
we'll see if that half-inning is a turning point
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:16 (six years ago)
Home teams are now 4-for-41 with runners in scoring position in the World Series.— Joe Sheehan (@joe_sheehan) October 30, 2019
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:29 (six years ago)
Stras lookin good for one more
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:35 (six years ago)
lit joke time
Record for home runs by a center fielder in a single World Series:1) George Springer, 5, 2017T2) Lenny Dykstra, 4, 1993Tell me about the rabbits.— Michael Baumann (@MichaelBaumann) October 30, 2019
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:39 (six years ago)
Close to 100% opposed to putting Scherzer out there tonight (maybe possibly for one batter--that's it).
― clemenza, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:40 (six years ago)
jfc terrible call
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:44 (six years ago)
ESPN radio team suggests that Scherzer may have suggested a relief role rather than the G7 start (cover story).
anyway Turner was ON the goddamn bag when ball hit him.
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:46 (six years ago)
I guess that ump is on the HOU payroll.
― Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:46 (six years ago)
Turner losing his fucking mind right now. Dumb fucking cal imho. Way to make this game about the umpiring.
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:47 (six years ago)
such a play is sposed to be nonreviewable, but they should do the right thing
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:51 (six years ago)
This is the longest replay review ever.
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:51 (six years ago)
I'm glad they are looking at it. Too important
― Bee OK, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:52 (six years ago)
The bag is in fair territory. What else can Turner do? The throw was late and inside. I’d say safe.— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) October 30, 2019
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:53 (six years ago)
I guess I see why he was called out. Not as egregious as I first thought. Still not sure it was the right call...
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:53 (six years ago)
I think it was the right call, unfortunately. Turner wasn't in the running lane at all; Guriel had no chance to catch it.
But who cares now!
― clemenza, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:53 (six years ago)
lol the immediate cut to Turner
― frogbs, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:53 (six years ago)
FUCK YEAHHHHHHHHHHH
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:54 (six years ago)
Ha ha good on Rendon for putting this away. If the Astros eeked out two runs, we’d be hearing about this call forever.
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:54 (six years ago)