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Posted in Uncategorized by Flavor on October 29, 2017

Ken Giles gives me massive Santiago Castillo indigestion. That guy….I don’t like that guy.

Now we’re back into the pit of misery, dilly dilly, facing Kershaw. At least it’s in Houston. What a huge game, this is over if they lose today.

Also, what a great series. This has really lived up to the hype that so many series fail to meet.

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Flavor said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:47 am

this headline is a little misleading but it is weird, why do they continue to fuck with the balls

https://www.si.com/mlb/2017/10/29/world-series-baseballs-leather-justin-verlander-yu-darvish-ken-giles-kenley-jansen?utm_campaign=si-mlb&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&xid=socialflow_twitter_si
willedav said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:05 am

Interesting stuff. Players coaches and writers can tell the difference, and further evidence from bombs hit off Jansen and Verlander, plausible excuse for Giles. Hmmnn.
blade3colorado said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:11 am

“After a record-setting regular season with the most home runs all time, 6,105, the rate of home runs has shot up 35 percent in the World Series, from one every 27.1 at-bats in the regular season to one every 17.5 at-bats in the World Series.”

So it follows that every swinging dick on both teams is hitting BETTER than Reggie Jackson (at 17.52). Fucking hilarious.
- Flavor said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:13 am
  
  i forget where I noted it, but I think HR’s this year were DOUBLE what they were in 2014. That’s a joke.
wilcojoe said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:19 am

It really makes you appreciate good pitching performances which we have seen from both teams starters throughout the playoffs.
Macdog said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:39 am

According to this article, Astros had a little bit of bad luck last night:

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/260003480/astros-have-little-success-on-game-4-hard-hits/
willedav said, on October 29, 2017 at 10:43 am

nelson agholor, dang that guy was awesome for SC. Kenjon Barner and Zack Ertz, 2 more left coast Pac 12 guys on Eagles.
Keep an eye on Arizona QB Khalil Tate. Outruns secondary guys (I’ve seen him with multiple 80 yrd runs) and is improving as a passer. Next week they play SC in LA. This guy might have more potential than Darnold.
unca_chuck said, on October 29, 2017 at 12:44 pm

The Niners have to get someone to play QB. BeatHard is awful.
zumiee said, on October 29, 2017 at 4:09 pm

The Kings look awful against the Wizards.
- sandog said, on October 29, 2017 at 5:21 pm
  
  Yes they did. And I watched every second of that mess. On the positive side, I like that they gave George Hill and Zach Randolph the day off and gave the young guys a lot of minutes.
  I like Bogdan, and Frank Mason looked pretty good too.
  - zumiee said, on October 29, 2017 at 5:32 pm
    
    I could do with less of Kosta Koufas.
zumiee said, on October 29, 2017 at 5:32 pm

Yet another pitcher afraid of the Dodgers.
- Macdog said, on October 29, 2017 at 5:35 pm
  
  Afraid of the righties, anyway.
xoot said, on October 29, 2017 at 5:36 pm

Shee it
zumiee said, on October 29, 2017 at 5:38 pm

Hello, worst case scenario.
zumiee said, on October 29, 2017 at 5:39 pm

Houston chokers
zumiee said, on October 29, 2017 at 5:40 pm

Gurriel with the mess up. His head is gone in this Series.
zumiee said, on October 29, 2017 at 5:50 pm

This game has blow-out written on it.
gianthead said, on October 29, 2017 at 5:52 pm

Not a good start….
Macdog said, on October 29, 2017 at 6:38 pm

Dallas sucks.
Macdog said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:06 pm

Tie it up!
Flavor said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:06 pm

wow!
xoot said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:06 pm

Yeah, gurriels shot for the series
gianthead said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:07 pm

How can you not love these Stros???
unca_chuck said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:11 pm

Damn. That was epic. Houston needs to take this game.
Macdog said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:18 pm

Shocking, another shitty reliever.
djloo27 said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:22 pm

Hilarious call strike 3…
gianthead said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:24 pm

But hate their bullpen…
snarkk said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:26 pm

Stros’ and Giants’ Pens frequent the same gas station…
snarkk said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:28 pm

Even with a hellacious offense, how did the Stros get to the WS with this disaster of a Pen?…
- Macdog said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:31 pm
  
  Flav asked the same thing during last night’s game.
- gianthead said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:58 pm
  
  The story about the change if baseballs for the playoffs may have a lit to do with it…how would a fucked up juiced ball affect the 3 Giants WS runs???
  - gianthead said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:59 pm
    
    I bloody hate typing on these “smart” phones…
xoot said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:34 pm

The year of the juiced ball continues to get more strange, ab by ab. Get Kershaw, now
Flavor said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:51 pm

at least Kershaw face planted again. Searching for silver linings, I guess I have to take that one
- djloo27 said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:53 pm
  
  How’s that one?
  - Flavor said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:59 pm
    
    better.
Macdog said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:53 pm

JOSSSSSSSSSSSSSE!
Flavor said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:53 pm

holy shit.
xoot said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:53 pm

The great Atuve!
- xoot said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:54 pm
  
  Altuve!
gianthead said, on October 29, 2017 at 7:56 pm

And then you got to love them again…but this juiced slick ball is getting ridiculous…will spur months long debate between the purists, my camp, and the video game camp…
- djloo27 said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:07 pm
  
  It’s a fuckin’ golf ball without dimples…
- blade3colorado said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:13 pm
  
  Agree GH
unca_chuck said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:06 pm

Christ. McHughie sucks and they leave him in
unca_chuck said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:08 pm

You got Roberts pulling guys left and right, and Hinch doggedly sticking with Peacock and McHugh. Giles should just be given a blankie and sent to bed.

Crazy-ass game.
unca_chuck said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:13 pm

Whooooooo. That was a bit of a gift. Miller is a little wild with his strike zone.
unca_chuck said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:14 pm

The debate won’t mean shit because Manfred Mann (and the chicks) dig the long ball.
Macdog said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:21 pm

It’s a wonder Game 1 only took about 2.5 hours.
unca_chuck said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:29 pm

No shit. The 5th inning took as long.
unca_chuck said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:39 pm

Nice!
unca_chuck said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:42 pm

Stupid play there, Springer. Got to keep that in front of you.
zumiee said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:47 pm

I give the Astros a lot of credit for making a game of it tonight, after it looked bleak early.
zumiee said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:51 pm

Wow!!!!
Macdog said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:51 pm

That makes up for the gaffe.
alleykat69 said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:53 pm

Got that right Chuck.
Springer screwed up big time their,after Peacock made a great play to gun down a shocked Turner at 3rd..
And now Springer goes Yard to makeup for his bonehead play with a Bomb!! Fucking great game and unbelievable back&forth series!!
unca_chuck said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:53 pm

Houston!
unca_chuck said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:54 pm
unca_chuck said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:55 pm

They GOT to take the lead.
unca_chuck said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:55 pm

Yeah, baby!!!!!!!!!
Flavor said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:55 pm

might be the best baseball game I’ve ever seen
unca_chuck said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:55 pm

Al- fucking- Tuve!
Macdog said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:57 pm

MVP!
Macdog said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:57 pm

Houston rockets!
- PaulinAsia Banh Bao said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:58 pm
  
  Good one…
unca_chuck said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:57 pm

Wow. This is Pinball Wizard shit.
djloo27 said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:58 pm

What sport is this?
- willedav said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:03 pm
  
  like playing at Coors Canaveral huh? Didn’t Giants lose a game there they scored like 15?
willedav said, on October 29, 2017 at 8:58 pm

awesome inning. Roberts with his hands on his hips. Who else you got out there warming up?
unca_chuck said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:00 pm

Roberts misuse of his pen is his undoing.
alleykat69 said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:00 pm

I’m savioring every moment of the Dodgers getting their asses kicked late in this game!!
Stros!!!! Yeah keep pouring it on!!!!
Flavor said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:00 pm

i have never seen a game in any sport like this one. This is an all timer.
djloo27 said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:00 pm

Dodgers could still put up 20…
Flavor said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:01 pm

i wonder if the game is on at the restaurant Rooster is at?
PaulinAsia Banh Bao said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:03 pm

I remember back in Spring Training, a bunch of us were calling for more HR-hitters to make the roster. Unfortunately, the only HR-hitters that made “my” roster were named Hwang, Parker, and Marrero….. oops….
djloo27 said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:03 pm

Astros should let a position player pitch.
Where’s Rocky Colavito when you need him?
snarkk said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:04 pm

So, why would MLB stop juicing the ball when you get this kind of exciting game in the WS? …
- Flavor said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:22 pm
  
  They wouldn’t. That’s why the cute little OpS buster and belt put up with shit around them will never ever in a million years compete with this type of baseball
- willedav said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:27 pm
  
  problem for SF isn’t Belt and Posey–it’s the fact that unlike Astros Giants don’t have half dozen guys beside them that put up .800 OPS and .450 slugging, most of them RH.
snarkk said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:07 pm

Giants do NOT have the players to compete in this kind of baseball…
- PaulinAsia Banh Bao said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:16 pm
  
  Sadly, not even close….
djloo27 said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:13 pm
zumiee said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:25 pm

The relievers on both teams are all tomato cans tonight.
- zumiee said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:26 pm
  
  The juiced ball turns pitchers into tomato cans.
PaulinAsia Banh Bao said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:25 pm

“Where have all… the pitchers gone…” …
snarkk said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:27 pm

If Astros had Giants 2012 core four in the Pen they’d win 120 games…
djloo27 said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:27 pm

https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/PHI/PHI199310200.shtml
- willedav said, on October 29, 2017 at 10:02 pm
  
  that was the one Mac went to that he mentioned earlier.
unca_chuck said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:29 pm

Unreal. Loved Pederson doing his Puig impersonation standing at home when the ball doesn’t clear the wall. Not that it mattered, but still . . .
Macdog said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:29 pm

Maybe W. should be warming up.
unca_chuck said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:30 pm

Whoi kept super ball longer than 5 minutes? We lived on a hill so . . .
blade3colorado said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:31 pm

Again, not buying that it’s the pitchers (Giles, Kershaw, Jansen, Darvish, etc) fault. Sure, 10-20 years from now, they will cite their respective face plants.

However, this is all on the juiced ball. Bumgarner or fill in the blank would also get killed pitching in this series. Fact – this is a different game.
- unca_chuck said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:36 pm
  
  If you are a ground ball pitcher you have a better chance.
- djloo27 said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:47 pm
  
  Arena Baseball
unca_chuck said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:32 pm

Well, just found out why they didn’t send Taylor. He woulda made it on that shit throw.
- Flavor said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:34 pm
  
  I think so too
Macdog said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:37 pm

McCann can!
- blade3colorado said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:39 pm
  
  6 bombs? What’s the record for a 9 inning WS game Mac?
  - Macdog said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:40 pm
    
    I think the 8 in Game 2? Buck just said they tied ’02 for most in the World Series at 21.
  - Macdog said, on October 29, 2017 at 9:41 pm
    
    Oh duh, you said 9 innings. This might be it.