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[Parch]

Here we go again. Jays needed to win 3 straight to beat Texas, so they can do it again.

Yesterday was embarrassing. There's valid criticism for the Jay's playoff roster choices. Tepera is basically a minor leaguer that they didn't want to use, so why is he on the playoff roster? If Hawkins isn't healthy, why is he on the playoff roster?
I know they lost confidence in Hutchison, but man, they needed him yesterday. Even if Buehrle isn't a good bullpen guy, he could have helped. Is there something wrong with Bo Schultz?

Oh well, forget yesterday's mess and look forward to the next miraculous comeback by the Jays.

 

[thefro]

The heart of the Cubs lineup is scary good, and the Mets shut them down. Great (power) pitching wins rings.

(Obviously, if the Mets starters falter under the load, then it looks better for the Royals.)

Rizzo/Bryant have been cold all playoffs... if they're clicking it's a totally different series.

Also any time the ump has a big or inconsistent zone it hurts the Cubs disproportionately because they rely so much on walks and laying off of bad pitches.

Mostly from Mets fans.

I recall most of the media saying the Mets were going to beat the Cubs and slobbering all over their pitching.

Edit: Cubs lineup

 

[Tragicomedy]

Cubs/Jays fans looking on like I can't believe you guys are already comparing the matchup.

That said, which team has better defensive metrics, Mets or Royals?

You are correct. I don't believe the series is over with the Blue Jays, and could see them taking it today. Not good to get ahead of myself.

The Royals are among the best defensive teams of all time in terms of defensive runs saved with 52. That's an astronomically high number, and even factors in Alex Rios and his subpar defense at right field. If we put Dyson in center and Cain in right, that number goes up. The next closest American League team was Houston with 38.

The Mets are dead center in baseball with 4 defensive runs saved all season. There's really no comparison there.

Saying DeGrom is predominantly a fastball pitcher is beyond short changing him. Yes his best pitch is his fastball but he murdered the Cubs when he knew they were looking fastball with nothing but breaking balls. Good luck to KC in hitting him. You haven't even mentioned Syndergaard or Harvey good luck hitting those guys as well. It's going to be a great series and of course I believe my Metsies can take it.

DeGrom didn't murder the Cubs. What game did you watch? 7 innings pitched, 2 earned runs, 2 home runs. That's a quality start.

I wasn't downplaying his skill. I said our team is uniquely good at combating his best skill, which is his fastball arsenal. We hit for contact. Nothing DeGrom can do this postseason could compare to MadBum giving up one run on 21 FREAKING INNINGS of last World Series. I'm not worried. If we face him twice and lose those games, we regroup and go after the next guy.

Nobody is ignoring the other Mets pitchers. I already said they are better than the Royals starters. Harvey and Syndergaard are good. They are also hittable.

:edit: Pete Rose is a mess. Is he drunk? What's with those shoes? That singing at the end?

 

[Rock And Roll]

All we heard though the regular season, the NLDS, and the NLCS is how the Mets have zero chance. Look at where they are now.

I don't recall hearing this at all. All I heard against the Mets not standing a chance was before the trade deadline. Once they caught fire and took the NL East a lot of people considered them to be a legitimate World Series threat.

 

[Beckx]

All we heard though the regular season, the NLDS, and the NLCS is how the Mets have zero chance. Look at where they are now.

To be fair we mostly heard this from Mets fans.

 

[billeh]

Congrats Mets!!!!

 

[Tragicomedy]

Perfect start for Estrada. Good stuff.

 

[rinse82]

Nice work Marco

 

[GK86]

"The Pennant will Rise"

Jesus, that is lame as fuck.

 

[Tragicomedy]

LOL @ Jays fans..."Vooool-queeeez!"

 

[zychi]

KB is nervous, hes not the same hitter as the reg season.

Riz is trying too hard.

Still a chance.

 

[The Elite]

I'm back. Mother was in surgery yesterday so I didn't get to see much of the game.

 

[Tragicomedy]

Great start to this damn game. Basically, the opposite of yesterday.

 

[Beckx]

"If you're a pitcher, and you live around your spot, the umpire is eventually going to give in and call it a strike"

Oh Harold

I mean there's option B, he's going to start squeezing you because you aren't throwing strikes.

 

[zroid]

Volquez dealing again

 

[Doogdogg]

Volquez still throwing above 95? The hell

 

[rinse82]

98 wtf

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Something is up with Volques, his doctor's phone has to be ringing off the hook now.

 

[DopeyFish]

Estrada playing like normal today

Yay

 

[brianjones]

estrada delivery looks like a balk

 

[Rock And Roll]

How Volquez went from being one of the worst in the majors to throwing 96-98 with sensational movement is beyond me.

Estrada doing his thing.

 

[ZootedGranny]

I think it's a hot gun more than Volquez legitimately touching 98.

As for Royals WS talk, I've seen enough games where the Royals bats start and stay dormant to be too confident. They need to win this series first.

 

[lazybones18]

Great catch

 

[Rock And Roll]

The wizard of Hoz!

 

[Tragicomedy]

Hosmer you beautiful bastard!

 

[rinse82]

Amazing play by Hosmer

 

[Askani]

Whoops.

 

[DopeyFish]

Cola!

 

[lazybones18]

COLA

 

[Rock And Roll]

Sterling call: ColaBELLO says HELLO to left field! And the Blue Jays lead 1 - 0!

 

[rinse82]

On a 0-2 pitch. Nice!

 

[Tragicomedy]

Left it right over the middle. DOINK.

 

[rinse82]

Pretty impressive that he stayed on a change after looking at 98

 

[Askani]

Nice grab Zob-ie

 

[Rock And Roll]

Zobi-Wan with the Jedi defense.

 

[Tragicomedy]

Some lucky placement on the Tulo blast and the last one to Zobrist. Could have easily been 2-0.

 

[zroid]

Volquez looking good outside of that mistake, but we're making some good hard contact

keep it up Marco

 

[ShaneB]

So damn nervous.

 

[Tragicomedy]

First reference to Tulo's glove! Take a drink.

 

[ZootedGranny]

First reference to Tulo's glove! Take a drink.

The "Tony Gonzalez played basketball in college" of baseball broadcasts.

 

[Rock And Roll]

Great strikeout by Marco on Gordon, but give Navarro some love on the nice sequence he called. Curve, change up, Gordon thinks he's getting pitched backwards and gears up for fastball, throws another change and has him way out in front.

 

[lazybones18]

Quick and easy. Bad things are bound to happen

 

[Tragicomedy]

Why does Donaldson chase after that on 3-0? Take your pitch, bud.

 

[Johnny Cage In The Shower]

This game is movin a lil too fast for my liking...

 

[lazybones18]

RIP Perfecto

 

[Askani]

Nice job Esky. Three easy innings were too much. At least try to make him feel vulnerable. lol

EDIT :::::

WELP!

 

[Silver Arrows]

Would be nice for a Jays win, but God hates Toronto sports.

 

[Rock And Roll]

This game is movin a lil too fast for my liking...

I loves me a quick baseball game.

 

[bebop242]

Congrats Mets!!!!

Can you imagine if the Cubs somehow pulled this off? This will be quoted a billion times.

 

[Ricker]

Goddamn double plays