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[GK86]

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MLB History between Mets and Royals:

• First World Series to feature two expansion teams.
• The first three pennants won by expansion teams were won by the Mets in 1969 and ’73 and the Royals in 1980.
• The Kansas City Royals and New York Mets won consecutive World Series in 1985 and 1986, respectively, each benefiting from an iconic play at first base late in Game 6 of those series.
• The decisive seventh games of the 1985 and 1986 World Series were both played on October 27, exactly 30 and 29 years before the scheduled first game of this year’s Series.
• The last time the teams won a World Series title were in 1985 (Royals) and 1986 (Mets).

World Series Schedule:

• Game 1 - 8pm on Tuesday, Oct. 27th - Mets (Harvey) @ Royals (Volquez) - Fox
• Game 2 - 8pm on Wednesday, Oct. 28th - Mets (deGrom) @ Royals (Cueto) - Fox
• Game 3 - 8pm on Friday, Oct. 30th - Royals (Ventura) @ Mets (Syndergaard) - Fox
• Game 4 - 8pm on Saturday, Oct. 31st - Royals (Young) @ Mets (Matz) - Fox
• Game 5* - 8pm on Sunday, Nov. 1st - Royals (TBA) @ Mets (TBA) - Fox
• Game 6* - 8pm on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd - Mets (TBA) @ Royals (TBA) - Fox
• Game 7* - 8pm on Wednesday, Nov. 4th - Mets (TBA) @ Royals (TBA) - Fox

Road to the World Series (video highlights):

ALDS vs Astros:

• Game 1 - L
• Game 2 - W
• Game 3 - L
• Game 4 - W
• Game 5 - W

ALCS vs Blue Jays:

• Game 1 - W
• Game 2 - W
• Game 3 - L
• Game 4 - W
• Game 5 - L
• Game 6 - W

Roster:

Catchers (2): Drew Butera, Salvador Perez

Infielders (7): Christian Colon, Alcides Escobar, Eric Hosmer, Raul Mondesi Jr., Kendrys Morales, Mike Moustakas, Ben Zobrist

Outfielders (5): Lorenzo Cain, Jarrod Dyson, Alex Gordon, Paulo Orlando, Alex Rios

Pitchers (11): Johnny Cueto, Wade Davis, Danny Duffy, Kelvin Herrera, Luke Hochevar, Ryan Madson, Kris Medlen, Franklin Morales, Yordano Ventura, Edinson Volquez, Chris Young

Road to the World Series (video highlights):

NLDS vs Dodgers:

• Game 1 - W
• Game 2 - L
• Game 3 - W
• Game 4 - L
• Game 5 - W

NLCS vs Cubs:

• Game 1 - W
• Game 2 - W
• Game 3 - W
• Game 4 - W

Roster:

Catchers (2): Travis d'Arnaud, Kevin Plawecki

Infielders (6): Lucas Duda, Wilmer Flores, Kelly Johnson, Daniel Murphy, Juan Uribe, David Wright

Outfielders (6): Yoenis Cespedes, Michael Conforto, Michael Cuddyer, Curtis Granderson, Juan Lagares, Kirk Nieuwenhuis

Pitchers (11): Tyler Clippard, Bartolo Colon, Jacob deGrom, Jeurys Familia, Sean Gilmartin, Matt Harvey, Steven Matz, Jonathon Niese, Addison Reed, Hansel Robles, Noah Syndergaard

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

lets fucking go, time to get drunk at least 7 ties in the upcoming week!!

 

[Sanjuro]

See you Tuesday...

Why is this not tonight!?

 

[alr1ght]

7 games of Joe Buck.

 

[User 479360]

Screw this shit

Go Mets, though

 

[RBH]

As a Braves fan, it will be a cold day in hell before I ever support the Mets in any form or fashion.

Go Royals!

 

[Quixzlizx]

I don't know if anything could be more gut-wrenching than facing Kershaw and Grienke for 4 games in a 5 game series.

#LetsGoMets

 

[CygnusXS]

Just sitting here, rooting for Dayton Moore's team. What a time to be alive.

 

[LegoDad]

Should be added to OP, no team who swept LCS has ever won the world series... Go Royals!

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

I would add "space" to the thread title.

 

[JDHarbs]

Royals are on a mission that started over a year ago. Mets can't stop this train.

Go Royals!

 

[Hopfrog]

 

[Clockwork5]

I never thought we would be back this year.

Go Royals!

 

[Ninja Scooter]

I don't even know who to root for, which I guess will make the series more fun. Both teams seem fun and likable to me. Let's go SEVEN GAMES!

 

[luckyboyceo]

Hoping for 7 but if either team takes it in less then at least we're all spared a few Joe Buck games.

 

[Alex Stroud]

One of the best most likable World Series in years. For once I don't have a legitimate reason to hate one of the teams. Harvey sounded like a me-first douche back in September, but I'm glad that cooler heads prevailed and he was able to pitch that vintage game against the Cubs.

I'm going with Royals in seven. Mets pitching can push this to the limit, but I think the Royals are just more complete of a team. Then there's the whole "who wants it more?" factor, which surely goes in KC's favor considering last years WS. They were soooooo close. Still think Gordon should've tried for home. ;_;

 

[graffix13]

My nerves can't take 7 games. Let's take this in 4, KC.

Go Rawls!

 

[jman2050]

I don't have much ill will towards the Mets, but the Royals are on a mission and I don't think Harvey and co can stop them.

 

[Marvie_3]

Go Mets

 

[kris.]

LET'S GO ROYALS

 

[Schattenjäger]

Let's go Mets let's do it again!

 

[theepicoftyler]

As a Cubs fan, I recognize that the Cubs ran out of gas in the NLCS, and that the Mets were better outfitted and better prepared for that spot. That being said, I want the Royals to win because the more small market teams that win, the better it is for the sport. I thought last year was a fairy tale run that meant that they had exactly one shot to win, so I'm really happy that they're back in the big one again.

Spoiler

Also New York City is a toilet and Chicago is second to no one.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

ratings should be solid for this one, Tuesday Game 1 will go against NBA opening night

 

[captmcblack]

For the Frankman, and for the greatest city on Earth - let's go Mets.


...though I wouldn't mind the Royals winning, either. They deserve a title too.



Also, let's go Yankees, now and forever.

 

[Wellscha]

Amazing banners. Also, Let's go Royals!! time to take the crown!

7 games of Joe Buck.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

dont be spoiling this thread with mention of the Bankees!

 

[Bare Grills]

I want the royals to win

 

[Loco4Coco]

Should be added to OP, no team who swept LCS has ever won the world series... Go Royals!

1995 Atlanta Braves.

 

[GK86]

Should be added to OP, no team who swept LCS has ever won the world series... Go Royals!

First time for everything.

Edit- Looks like it already has lol.

 

[mreddie]

Amazing OT

 

[Matticers]

For the Frankman, and for the greatest city on Earth - let's go Mets.


...though I wouldn't mind the Royals winning, either. They deserve a title too.



Also, let's go Yankees, now and forever.

I agree with this. I'm just hoping we get an excellent series. I'll take a game 7 with extra innings.

 

[Malo]

I don't care who wins, just go 7 games please.

 

[GK86]

Mets' starters this postseason:

Harvey 2-0, 2.84 ERA, 1.18 WHIP
deGrom 3-0, 1.80 ERA, 1.00 WHIP
Syndergaard 1-1, 2.77 ERA, 1.08 WHIP
Matz 0-1, 3.72 ERA, 1.45 WHIP

 

[Friggz]

it should be a good series. you have a mets rotation that is strikeout heavy against a royals lineup that doesnt strike out. i say royals in 6

 

[Wellscha]

now that alr1ght brought it up, what is it with Joe Buck and the Royals?
The guy has a huge boner for the other team, every fucking time he announces a game.

 

[HIGH DEF JEFF]

I cant walk one block without seeing some random slob wearing a Mets shirt and/or hat.
How typical.

My roof is visible from the 7 train..thought about putting up a banner featuring Mr. Met laying in his own filth while someone takes a shit on his baseball face..but I cant draw and im worried about a fan slithering up there and setting my house on fire.

 

[JDHarbs]

now that alr1ght brought it up, what is it with Joe Buck and the Royals?
The guy has a huge boner for the other team, every fucking time he announces a game.

I think Buck is a Cardinals fan, and just can't stand seeing the "losers" from across the state outplaying his team.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

fuck the mets

 

[Tragicomedy]

LET'S GO ROYALS, CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP!!!

 

[tiggerkiddo]

Always good to see a pair of teams who haven't won the WS in awhile.

 

[richiek]

Wow, still so many people doubting the Mets. The Royals are gonna have a hard time overcoming their starting pitching.

I say Mets in 6.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Wow, still so many people doubting the Mets. The Royals are gonna have a hard time overcoming their starting pitching.

I say Mets in 6.

Royals lineup is taylor made to get to pitchers early and up their pitch counts. What has helped the Mets so much in this postseason is their starters going long.

 

[Wellscha]

I think Buck is a Cardinals fan, and just can't stand seeing the "losers" from across the state outplaying his team.

Ha! figures.

 

[Tragicomedy]

Wow, still so many people doubting the Mets. The Royals are gonna have a hard time overcoming their starting pitching.

I say Mets in 6.

I don't see anyone doubting the Mets. You just have a thread with lots of loyal Royals fans, versus a bunch of Yankees fans with price tags on their Mets jerseys and hats.

Spoiler

Most of us Royals fans bought our gear last year, haha.

Should be a close series. I like how KC matches up.

 

[Link]

Royals lineup is taylor made to get to pitchers early and up their pitch counts. What has helped the Mets so much in this postseason is their starters going long.

...after they up their pitch counts early.

I don't see anyone doubting the Mets. You just have a thread with lots of loyal Royals fans, versus a bunch of Yankees fans with price tags on their Mets jerseys and hats.

Hey, screw you. I've earned this through years of pain and suffering.

 

[Silver Arrows]

this is a very good thread

Go Mets!

 

[rando14]

Go Mariners!!

...Someday.....????

 

[Tragicomedy]

...after they up their pitch counts early.

Hey, screw you. I've earned this through years of pain and suffering.

I'm not from NYC, but you can't go to the Mets subreddit or even here without reading about a massive influx of Mets fans running about. Hell, sound mentioned it a few posts before mine in this very thread.

KC experienced the same thing last year. My mom has worked for the Royals for years and never saw so many people at games. Hell, I know of at least one Cardinals fan who is on the Royals bandwagon. To which I say, fuck off, redbird trash!

 

[DopeToast]

Really looking forward to this series. The playoffs have been great this year. Not really rooting for any particular team, but being a Reds fan I'd like to see Cueto pitch well.

 

[billeh]

Go Royals, make those Mets fans earn their "long suffering" title.