Yeah and the sentiment prior to the series was that the Mariners would almost certainly sweep. Consensus predictions were for a Philly/Seattle WS. Guess the Dodgers had something to say about that, and the Mariners either were sleep walking to the Tigers found their early-season form.
I like your confidence, Poker....but one game, one series at a time. They still need to get past the Dodgers, just to get there. I like the Brewers chances in this series, but it's going to be a battle, with the star power LA has.
No doubt. TBS was drooling over the "second-best club money can buy" - da Cubs. I don't expect much will change when the Brewers host the "best club money can buy" Dodgers.I do wish it had been a little more convincing - but, I'll take it. Next up: The Usual Los Angeles Best Team Money Can Buy.
Did anyone notice how many times TBS replayed Suzuki's homer in the 2nd throughout the first 5 innings, I mean it was like it was on loop. Contreras' homer in the first? It was like it never happened and the TBS crew just assumed that the Cubs had "spotted" the Crew a first inning run. I imagine it's really going to be skewed against the Crew by the networks against that team of All-Stars and future Hall of Famers.
Agreed. The Cubs and Dodgers are loaded with talent because they can afford it.
Sparky Anderson once said " It does not say how you win, it just says you must win. " And Reggie Jackson also said, " You do not have to play your best, you just have to do what you must to get it done. " Now that is the case in short series. I think it could apply to the Packers as well.
October Madness. Maybe the best time of the year for professional sports from a fan perspective. Dodgers are still the defending champs until they officially are dethroned. Two very exciting series to go.
The networks want ratings, and the large market teams bring in the Bengimins... and it's all about the $$$. MLB and the NBA hate the little guy.
All 4 major Sports going at the same time. Definitely the best month for Sports fans.
Just pretend that Uecker is out there in the front row. He can tells us if they miss the tag even without replay.
Facts!! A Toronto vs Milwaukee World Series would be nice for travel purposes. I personally would prefer a Seattle vs Milwaukee matchup, with of course the Brewers coming out on top. Regardless which of those two teams wins, it will be the 1st World Series Championship in either of the respective teams history, plus with Milwaukee being established through the Seattle Pilots franchise, that is just a cool back story. I also feel Seattle would be an easier foe than Toronto, for the Brewers, however both will be formidable opponents. Hopefully the Brewers can continue their regular season dominance of the Dodgers this year in this next series.
I agree wholeheartedly. The only good thing with convincingly winning, is a blowout is better on the fans nerves, but in the end, a win is a win.
My gurgling was meant to reference the entire series .. not just game 5. The two games prior to last night gave me pause.
That's a good point. While there are some Cubs' fans on here, I'm not one of them. So sending this highly-compensated rival home early was terrific.
Funny you should say this. After the Bengal game, I texted my brother "A win is a win" - better than a L or T.
Well said. I'd love it if the Brewers won the WS. At the same time, nothing can take away toe joy in sending the overpaid rival Cubs packing. I want the run to continue, but will take time to savor some big moments on the way.
Agreed. Especially with the starting pitching being questionable, the Brewers have to get back to their baseball - a lot of hits, a lot of long innings. It was ironic that they beat the Cubs with 3 HRs, as that is not their strength.
Alex Faust and Ron Darling are just awful announcers, IMO. Unfortunately, I see that Darling will still be in the booth for this series, but Brian Anderson and Jeff Francoeur I believe will be the main voices, a much better pair of announcers and TBS's "A Team".I do wish it had been a little more convincing - but, I'll take it. Next up: The Usual Los Angeles Best Team Money Can Buy.
Did anyone notice how many times TBS replayed Suzuki's homer in the 2nd throughout the first 5 innings, I mean it was like it was on loop. Contreras' homer in the first? It was like it never happened and the TBS crew just assumed that the Cubs had "spotted" the Crew a first inning run. I imagine it's really going to be skewed against the Crew by the networks against that team of All-Stars and future Hall of Famers.
