Astro wrote:
Braves going to live or die Mark Melancon for the third straight game.
The road to glory cannot be followed with much baggage.
Richard Ewell, CSA General
Richard Ewell, CSA General
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Astro wrote:
Braves going to live or die Mark Melancon for the third straight game.
max.patch wrote:
the trop was rockin and rollin today...
astros are glad the 5th game is going back to the friendly confines of minute maid park.
max.patch wrote:
devil rays vs the colt 45s in a one game winner take all for all the marbles!!!
max.patch wrote:
lol, i settled in to watch the game and the score was 11-0. i'll be honest; i kept the game on in case something weird happened, but my main focus was reading while the game was on.
there actually was talk during the last season about having a mercy rule.
Astro wrote:
Strange game and the last for a good catcher who was never afraid to stand up for how he felt the game should be played.
odd man out wrote:
Cards score 10 in the top of the first. Is there a mercy rule is n MLB?
Astro wrote:
But the great thing about baseball is that teams with leads like that have lost.max.patch wrote:
lol, i settled in to watch the game and the score was 11-0. i'll be honest; i kept the game on in case something weird happened, but my main focus was reading while the game was on.
there actually was talk during the last season about having a mercy rule.
max.patch wrote:
i always hated that about him. if someone hits a home run and you're gonna be mad at someone -- be mad at the pitcher who threw the pitch. if ya don't want someone to jog around the bases or flip a bat -- then strike him out.Astro wrote:
Strange game and the last for a good catcher who was never afraid to stand up for how he felt the game should be played.
this is just one example. he pulled crap like this all the time.
IMScotty wrote:
I agree. In football or basketball there reaches a point on the clock where a large lead is just physically impossible to overcome. The clock still needs to be run out, but you know it is now impossible to win. But in baseball you might be down several runs with two out in the ninth, but there is still a chance, however slight. A baseball fan can cling to their hopes right up to the last pitch.Astro wrote:
But the great thing about baseball is that teams with leads like that have lost.max.patch wrote:
lol, i settled in to watch the game and the score was 11-0. i'll be honest; i kept the game on in case something weird happened, but my main focus was reading while the game was on.
there actually was talk during the last season about having a mercy rule.
odd man out wrote:
but then again, when the losing team puts its utility infielder on the mound to save pitchers, you know it's over.IMScotty wrote:
I agree. In football or basketball there reaches a point on the clock where a large lead is just physically impossible to overcome. The clock still needs to be run out, but you know it is now impossible to win. But in baseball you might be down several runs with two out in the ninth, but there is still a chance, however slight. A baseball fan can cling to their hopes right up to the last pitch.Astro wrote:
But the great thing about baseball is that teams with leads like that have lost.max.patch wrote:
lol, i settled in to watch the game and the score was 11-0. i'll be honest; i kept the game on in case something weird happened, but my main focus was reading while the game was on.
there actually was talk during the last season about having a mercy rule.
Astro wrote:
But that is interesting also.odd man out wrote:
but then again, when the losing team puts its utility infielder on the mound to save pitchers, you know it's over.IMScotty wrote:
I agree. In football or basketball there reaches a point on the clock where a large lead is just physically impossible to overcome. The clock still needs to be run out, but you know it is now impossible to win. But in baseball you might be down several runs with two out in the ninth, but there is still a chance, however slight. A baseball fan can cling to their hopes right up to the last pitch.Astro wrote:
But the great thing about baseball is that teams with leads like that have lost.max.patch wrote:
lol, i settled in to watch the game and the score was 11-0. i'll be honest; i kept the game on in case something weird happened, but my main focus was reading while the game was on.
there actually was talk during the last season about having a mercy rule.
max.patch wrote:
with the way the trop was rockin and rollin -- i wonder if i'll be able to snag a ticket next summer when i make my annual visit to to st. pete beach.
edit to add: my first game at the trop was devil rays vs yankees and there were literally more yankee fans in the stands than devil rays fans. around the 8th inning with the game safely in hand, the yankee fans started a "boston sucks" chant.
Astro wrote:
I was impressed with both the crowd and the noise. I hope it carries over to next year. But past history says it will probably take a new stadium on the other side of the bay before they get consistent good attendance.max.patch wrote:
with the way the trop was rockin and rollin -- i wonder if i'll be able to snag a ticket next summer when i make my annual visit to to st. pete beach.
edit to add: my first game at the trop was devil rays vs yankees and there were literally more yankee fans in the stands than devil rays fans. around the 8th inning with the game safely in hand, the yankee fans started a "boston sucks" chant.
Astro wrote:
Carlos Correa the Bill Walton of MLB comes through tonight. Double for initial lead, then spectacular play to nail runner at home to keep game tied, and then walk off homer in the 11th.
Arguably the most talented player in MLB "IF you could just keep him on the field." Poor guy can not even get a massage without breaking a rib. But when he is healthy, he sure is fun to watch.
Astro wrote:
Big question for Game 4 in ALCS is when. Rain forecasted, and no roof on Yankee Stadium. I assume they would play Thur/Fri in NY, and just eliminate the travel day back to Houston.
max.patch wrote:
well...houston is gonna need a travel day...but new york ain't going nowhere.Astro wrote:
Big question for Game 4 in ALCS is when. Rain forecasted, and no roof on Yankee Stadium. I assume they would play Thur/Fri in NY, and just eliminate the travel day back to Houston.
edit to add: always 72 degrees and it never rains at the trop!!!
Astro wrote:
Hey, I hope you are right and they end it in five games. That would also leave Cole and Verlander ready to open against Washington.max.patch wrote:
well...houston is gonna need a travel day...but new york ain't going nowhere. edit to add: always 72 degrees and it never rains at the trop!!!Astro wrote:
Big question for Game 4 in ALCS is when. Rain forecasted, and no roof on Yankee Stadium. I assume they would play Thur/Fri in NY, and just eliminate the travel day back to Houston.
Astro wrote:
Note to self, never take a job that Joe Maddon may want. First Cubs fire Rick Renteria after one year, now Angels fired Brad Ausmus for him after one year. Multiyear contract means nothing if Maddon is available. Well at least they still get paid.
Astro wrote:
Chemistry lesson: Washington Nationals pass on Bryce Harper for $300 million, then win first playoff wildcard game to advance for first time in playoffs. Next win LDS, then NLCS to go to World Series.
Appears investing half that ($150 million) in Patrick Corbin and Anibal Sanchez was a better deal.
max.patch wrote:
D
bryce is crying all the way to the bank...Astro wrote:
Chemistry lesson: Washington Nationals pass on Bryce Harper for $300 million, then win first playoff wildcard game to advance for first time in playoffs. Next win LDS, then NLCS to go to World Series.
Appears investing half that ($150 million) in Patrick Corbin and Anibal Sanchez was a better deal.
i'm not one of the bryce haters, but like i said earlier...i think it's neat the nationals are having a successful post season without him. i think they lose the next round no matter who they play -- so it's to the astros to save the nation from the yankees.