October 14, 201511 yr Wow...I have never seen this before, in 50 plus years watching baseball. Texas just scored the go ahead run in the top of the 7th on a ball that hit the batter's bat as he was throwing it back to the pitcher. The ball dribbled off towards third, and DeShields alertly came home despite the HP ump initially appearing to call dead ball. The umps got together and ruled it was a live ball, which I think was the right call.
October 14, 201511 yr Wow...I have never seen this before, in 50 plus years watching baseball. Texas just scored the go ahead run in the top of the 7th on a ball that hit the batter's bat as he was throwing it back to the pitcher. The ball dribbled off towards third, and DeShields alertly came home despite the HP ump initially appearing to call dead ball. The umps got together and ruled it was a live ball, which I think was the right call. That was a crazy play. I agree they got it right. I remember at the end of the 2004 season Krod almost cost the Angels the division because he was pouting over a non called third strike and didn't catch the return throw from the catcher to allow the winning run to score.
October 14, 201511 yr Wow...I have never seen this before, in 50 plus years watching baseball. Texas just scored the go ahead run in the top of the 7th on a ball that hit the batter's bat as he was throwing it back to the pitcher. The ball dribbled off towards third, and DeShields alertly came home despite the HP ump initially appearing to call dead ball. The umps got together and ruled it was a live ball, which I think was the right call. Is Choo credited with the game winning hit? I mean he put the ball in play, right?
October 14, 201511 yr This is just nuts. Easily the craziest inning I've ever seen as the benches have now cleared and people are running around the outfield!
October 14, 201511 yr This is the type of home field advantage I wish the Twins could get. The crowd (aside from throwing **** onto the field) is just going nuts.
October 14, 201511 yr Toronto fans are incredible, in all senses of the word. Love the noise and ambiance, hate the litter. It's like watching footie. Loud, proud and totally spontaneous. Most fun I've had watching a game in a while, compounded by the day off and my dislike of the Rangers.
October 14, 201511 yr Toronto fans are incredible, in all senses of the word. Love the noise and ambiance, hate the litter. It's like watching footie. Loud, proud and totally spontaneous. Most fun I've had watching a game in a while, compounded by the day off and my dislike of the Rangers. My buddy just said, "It's like watching a game between Real Madrid and Barcelona."
October 14, 201511 yr Wait, the Blue Jays brought in their closer when they needed FIVE outs for the save? Teams aren't allowed to do that, are they? :-)
October 14, 201511 yr Wait, the Blue Jays brought in their closer when they needed FIVE outs for the save? Teams aren't allowed to do that, are they? :-)He's a 20 year old who never pitched above A ball prior to this year, so we know the Twins wouldn't do that. They couldnt, since he'd have been in AA all year.
October 14, 201511 yr Wait, the Blue Jays brought in their closer when they needed FIVE outs for the save? Teams aren't allowed to do that, are they? :-) Apparently, it's only allowed for AL East teams. Edited October 14, 201511 yr by jokin
October 14, 201511 yr He's a 20 year old who never pitched above A ball prior to this year, so we know the Twins wouldn't do that. They couldnt, since he'd have been in AA all year. And probably back in AA, 'at least to start out" next year, just to be sure. And we've been told to "be fine with that" decision... "he's so young"... Edited October 14, 201511 yr by jokin
October 14, 201511 yr If you have an hour or so to kill, and want some cheap entertainment, go over to Baseball Think Factory and read through the game chatter. A couple hundred posts of mass hysteria over the Choo/Russell "interference" play, from "thinking fans" who don't know the rule, in many cases aren't even watching the game, and won't even be deterred from insanity when someone bothers to bring up the actual rule.
October 14, 201511 yr If you have an hour or so to kill, and want some cheap entertainment, go over to Baseball Think Factory and read through the game chatter. A couple hundred posts of mass hysteria over the Choo/Russell "interference" play, from "thinking fans" who don't know the rule, in many cases aren't even watching the game, and won't even be deterred from insanity when someone bothers to bring up the actual rule. So this "Baseball Think Factory" you speak of... just one more oxymoronically-named piece of detritus left over after The American Mind was officially closed for good?
October 15, 201511 yr WHAT A GAME! I despise Texas and all Texas teams only a notch below Chicago teams, what a satisfying win!
October 15, 201511 yr Blue Jays fans are jerks.Meh, I wouldn't go that far. At least they weren't throwing batteries like Twins fans were at Chuck Knoblauch, actually trying to HURT someone instead of showing displeasure like Blue Jays fans were.
October 15, 201511 yr and won't even be deterred from insanity when someone bothers to bring up the actual rule.http://i.ytimg.com/vi/j95kNwZw8YY/mqdefault.jpg
October 15, 201511 yr Blue Jays fans are jerks.I'm on record as saying this, possibly more than a few times.
October 15, 201511 yr Meh, I wouldn't go that far. At least they weren't throwing batteries like Twins fans were at Chuck Knoblauch, actually trying to HURT someone instead of showing displeasure like Blue Jays fans were.To be fair, Chuck hurt plenty of people himself by throwing things.
October 15, 201511 yr Although it's not over, I'd say KC just advanced and Houston is done. Both Texas teams out should make Dave happy.
October 15, 201511 yr Aaaaaand ... it's official. It's KC and Toronto in the ALCS.Good. I'll be tuning in; honestly, I'm a bit surprised in my interest in the playoffs this year.
October 15, 201511 yr Good. I'll be tuning in; honestly, I'm a bit surprised in my interest in the playoffs this year. So far, the post season has been some pretty darn awesome baseball.
October 15, 201511 yr Bautista should have just sat on the ground and watched his home run for a while longer, then maybe thrown his bat into the Texas dugout for good measure. Tell me that was just him celebrating with joy, go right ahead. No thanks, I'm not cheering for the Jays. But then I'm not cheering for the Cubs or the Royals either. Go Mets!
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