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 (four years ago) link
undefeated in their blue unis
― mookieproof, Monday, 28 October 2019 21:59 (four years ago) link
I agree, four percent? That would mean only a 20% shot at winning each individual game.
― timellison, Monday, 28 October 2019 23:51 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
stay winless, JV
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 00:21 (four years ago) link
That was a fun first inning.
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 00:33 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
Rendon is incredible.
― timellison, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 01:04 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
badass batting stance for sure
― Suggest Banshee (Hadrian VIII), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 01:19 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
the youtube logo ugh
― Suggest Banshee (Hadrian VIII), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 01:34 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
haaaa eat it Verlander
― Suggest Banshee (Hadrian VIII), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 01:55 (four years ago) link
Drama!
― clemenza, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 01:56 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
So much for the Nats not hitting the ball hard.
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 01:59 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
Oh Tim Bogar is no doubt enraged by Soto’s behavior, John Smoltz! Can you imagine?!
― Andy K, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:01 (four years ago) link
this is the great game this series deserves
― k3vin k., Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:11 (four years ago) link
Whew...makes me sad to root against Altuve.
― clemenza, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:15 (four years ago) link
Three more hard hit balls, no runs.
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:16 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
jfc terrible call
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:44 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
I guess that ump is on the HOU payroll.
― Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:46 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
This is the longest replay review ever.
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:51 (four years ago) link
I'm glad they are looking at it. Too important
― Bee OK, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:52 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
lol the immediate cut to Turner
― frogbs, Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:53 (four years ago) link
FUCK YEAHHHHHHHHHHH
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:54 (four years ago) link
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 (four years ago) link
“Putting this away”= making something of the inning.
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Wednesday, 30 October 2019 02:55 (four years ago) link