MLB Postseason 2022: ‘Stros vs. Phightins

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 1:57 pm

Love, love, LOVE the pettiness here:

Philadelphia restaurants allegedly refuse to serve Astros

But the story today...was McCullers tipping pitches?

Lance McCullers Jr. disputes he was tipping pitches as Phils mash 5 HRs

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 4:57 pm

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 12:56 pm

Dusty has clearly learned a lot in the past 20 years.

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:14 pm

Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 4:57 pm
DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 12:56 pm
Dusty has clearly learned a lot in the past 20 years.

^ To the uninitiated: I think he’s talking about how Baker is more or less accused of railroading Mark Prior’s career.

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:16 pm

Johnnie wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 1:57 pm Love, love, LOVE the pettiness here:

Philadelphia restaurants allegedly refuse to serve Astros

But the story today...was McCullers tipping pitches?

Lance McCullers Jr. disputes he was tipping pitches as Phils mash 5 HRs

Yeah I think the restaurant owner had his plausible deniability lined up: “we were letting the staff off early so they could watch the series.” Yeah, as if you wouldn’t slap out that dough to make pizzas for the Phillies.

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:32 pm

EnochRoot wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:14 pm
Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 4:57 pm
DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 12:56 pm
Dusty has clearly learned a lot in the past 20 years.
^ To the uninitiated: I think he’s talking about how Baker is more or less accused of railroading Mark Prior’s career.

Dammit, I was just thinking about the 2003 playoffs and the 2002 Series. But yeah, now I'm mad and sad about Prior all over again.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:22 pm

Smokes: when it comes too fast I spit it out.

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:38 pm

Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:32 pm
EnochRoot wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:14 pm
Steve of phpBB wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 4:57 pm
DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 12:56 pm
Dusty has clearly learned a lot in the past 20 years.
^ To the uninitiated: I think he’s talking about how Baker is more or less accused of railroading Mark Prior’s career.
Dammit, I was just thinking about the 2003 playoffs and the 2002 Series. But yeah, now I'm mad and sad about Prior all over again.

He had the inverted W arm action which meant his arm would've fallen off at some point anyway.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 10:00 pm

If I were the Phillies, I'd try getting a hit...

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 10:02 pm

These last two Phillies games with their offense is the very definition of “That’s baseball”.

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 10:14 pm

I was gonna say, what one thing could tilt the WS back to the Astros favor tonight?

And it'd be a no-hitter.

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 10:29 pm

Yeah, well at least we got some fucking baserunners, 1956 Dodgers.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 10:32 pm

A new grand niece and a World Series no-hitter on the same day.

I’M OK Y’ALL.

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 10:36 pm

Giff wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 10:32 pm A new grand niece and a World Series no-hitter on the same day.

I’M OK Y’ALL.

Yeah, but it took four pitchers to do it.

(congrats on your new family addition!)

MaxWebster · Post by **MaxWebster** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 7:05 am

somewhere in Philadelphia...John Smoltz is still.fucking.talking.

"...i've said this before but..."

as my daughter said immediately after one of the ~12 times he said *that* last night "yeah of course because you've said EVERYTHING before"

...

FUCKING SHUT UP FOR JUST A GODDAMN MINUTE PLEASE.

sigh.

(ending on a positive note: I'm thankful for Joe Davis. I really feel like if he carries on for 30 years he could be Vin Scully-like; you can tell he learned from him. I'd love if it were *just him* in the booth with the occasional maudlin throwdown to Tom/Ken)

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 7:14 am

Giff wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 10:32 pm A new grand niece and a World Series no-hitter on the same day.

I’M OK Y’ALL.

Congrats on the new addition. Still fuck your team.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:00 am

L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 7:14 am
Giff wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 10:32 pm A new grand niece and a World Series no-hitter on the same day.

I’M OK Y’ALL.
Congrats on the new addition. Still fuck your team.

I dare you to say that to your starting QB's face.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:01 am

Is that from this season? Because that's bad form outta hurts! Astros in 5.

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:51 am

My wife is crazy. Today is her birthday, and she's not really an avid sports fan. She bought us tickets for tonight's game.

I'm totally stunned. I just told her that I would've been fine not watching either game and just spent the night with her. Instead we're going to a fucking World Series game. And she's totally bringing a Xanax, as she's not big on crowds. We have a wine-tasting dinner tonight at 5 in Olde City, we're taking Uber back to our hotel in Center City to get changed, and are looking to be there around 8:30.

This is the second World Series Game 5 in my life. The prior one I went went pretty long. Like around 49 hours. Tonight's will probably be shorter.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:55 am

That's awesome man!

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:05 am

Really set the bar high for you planning your next birthday.

GoodKarma · Post by **GoodKarma** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:34 pm

L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:51 am My wife is crazy. Today is her birthday, and she's not really an avid sports fan. She bought us tickets for tonight's game.

I'm totally stunned. I just told her that I would've been fine not watching either game and just spent the night with her. Instead we're going to a fucking World Series game. And she's totally bringing a Xanax, as she's not big on crowds. We have a wine-tasting dinner tonight at 5 in Olde City, we're taking Uber back to our hotel in Center City to get changed, and are looking to be there around 8:30.

This is the second World Series Game 5 in my life. The prior one I went went pretty long. Like around 49 hours. Tonight's will probably be shorter.

That will be awesome...although the wine + Xanax will be an interesting mix for your wife

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:40 pm

L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:51 am My wife is crazy. Today is her birthday, and she's not really an avid sports fan. She bought us tickets for tonight's game.

I'm totally stunned. I just told her that I would've been fine not watching either game and just spent the night with her. Instead we're going to a fucking World Series game. And she's totally bringing a Xanax, as she's not big on crowds. We have a wine-tasting dinner tonight at 5 in Olde City, we're taking Uber back to our hotel in Center City to get changed, and are looking to be there around 8:30.

This is the second World Series Game 5 in my life. The prior one I went went pretty long. Like around 49 hours. Tonight's will probably be shorter.

That's fantastic.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:41 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:05 am Really set the bar high for you planning your next birthday.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:48 pm

L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:51 am My wife is crazy. Today is her birthday, and she's not really an avid sports fan. She bought us tickets for tonight's game.

I'm totally stunned. I just told her that I would've been fine not watching either game and just spent the night with her. Instead we're going to a fucking World Series game. And she's totally bringing a Xanax, as she's not big on crowds. We have a wine-tasting dinner tonight at 5 in Olde City, we're taking Uber back to our hotel in Center City to get changed, and are looking to be there around 8:30.

This is the second World Series Game 5 in my life. The prior one I went went pretty long. Like around 49 hours. Tonight's will probably be shorter.

Wow...that's awesome! Have fun!

Post by **brian** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 2:31 pm

This is how long it's been since there was a no-hitter in a World Series game. Queen Elizabeth II was the monarch of the UK when the last one was pitched. Wow!

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 2:53 pm

They’re rocking the powder blue and burgundy tonight.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 2:55 pm

One of the best looks in sports.

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:01 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 2:55 pm One of the best looks in sports.

That’s been my game-watching uniform this whole month.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:12 pm

L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:01 pm
mister d wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 2:55 pm One of the best looks in sports.
That’s been my game-watching uniform this whole month.

I like to think you are a full kit wanker.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:22 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:12 pm
L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:01 pm
mister d wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 2:55 pm One of the best looks in sports.
That’s been my game-watching uniform this whole month.
I like to think you are a full kit wanker.

Batting gloves and all.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:25 pm

Giff wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:22 pm
A_B wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:12 pm
L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:01 pm
mister d wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 2:55 pm One of the best looks in sports.
That’s been my game-watching uniform this whole month.
I like to think you are a full kit wanker.
Batting gloves and all.

Obviously, since he's not a weirdo like Kyle Tucker.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:31 pm

I still have a mark on the palm of my right hand (hahaha!!!) from hitting at the cages two weeks ago. Apparently the reason I don't need batting gloves for softball is because I only swing like 4 or 5 times per week.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:33 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:12 pmI like to think you are a full kit wanker.

I've thought it would be hilarious to show up to a bar in goalie attire but its far too much money for a joke.

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:57 pm

Giff wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:22 pm
A_B wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:12 pm
L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:01 pm
mister d wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 2:55 pm One of the best looks in sports.
That’s been my game-watching uniform this whole month.
I like to think you are a full kit wanker.
Batting gloves and all.

Receiver gloves or go home.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 7:11 pm

infield in on 2nd batter is insane

rass · Post by **rass** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 7:13 pm

That’s awesome ljam, have a great time.

cerranoredux · Post by **cerranoredux** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 7:21 pm

This series is insane. Just bonkers.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 7:50 pm

Big pitch

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:53 pm

Nope. Fuck Joe Davis. Good morning good afternoon and good night. Fuck off. Come on you gotta know how cliche that is.

Post by **brian** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 10:37 pm

Not a clutch AB from Yukon Cornelius in the 8th with runners on 1st & 3rd and 1 out.