2023 LCS Game/Discussion Thread: Battle of Texas, Philly vs NL West WC Redux

[Mystic Merlin]

Can’t root for Arizona because I care about protecting the children. From what, you say?

Well…..

 

[DennyDoyle'sBoil]

I really hope the Phillies go scoreless in the 8th, because I want to see the Kimbrell save attempt

He will be unable to throw balls in the strike zone, but will get outs and the save in a way that makes all wonder how he does it.

 

[DeJesus Built My Hotrod]

Kimbrel Dreams will be realized

 

[Deweys New Stance]

Buckle up for the Craig Kimbrel Experience!

 

[Ted Cox 4 president]

Good infield defense is fun to watch.

 

[Remagellan]

Good infield defense is fun to watch.

It's such a refreshingly novel experience for us after watching our team this season.

 

[DennyDoyle'sBoil]

Anyone want to guess how many blown saves Kimbrell has in the playoffs?

Ok, I will tell you. Zero. In 12 H/S attempts.

 

[Remagellan]

Anyone want to guess how many blown saves Kimbrell has in the playoffs?

Ok, I will tell you. Zero. In 12 H/S attempts.

That is a shock. It just never felt that way when he was on the Sox.

 

[Ted Cox 4 president]

Was that an entire section of unoccupied seats down the left field line?

 

[E5 Yaz]

Good Kimbrell tonight

 

[ernieshore]

Was that an entire section of unoccupied seats down the left field line?

I noticed that too. Empty media seats, maybe?

 

[E5 Yaz]

Was that an entire section of unoccupied seats down the left field line?

That's where the Dodgers allotted tickets were

 

[mauidano]

Why has Kimbrel played for so many teams? Obviously consistent throughout his career but 8 teams in 13 years.

 

[DennyDoyle'sBoil]

That is a shock. It just never felt that way when he was on the Sox.

6-6 in 2018, and so heavily used that Sale got to be the guy on the mound to close it out. In the 4 recent championships, that is the only one won without our closer getting the last out.

 

[Remagellan]

This is why he always made me nervous...

 

[Ale Xander]

Here we go Craig

 

[Average Reds]

Good Kimbrell tonight

Actually, just Kimbrel tonight.

edit: but Kimbrel was enough.

 

[Ale Xander]

That is not a strike

 

[Ale Xander]

Gross

 

[Remagellan]

Infield defense!

 

[canderson]

Ball 4 not called, next pitch a game ending double play

 

[mauidano]

Had ‘em all the way.

 

[Looch]

Lol

 

[mikeot]

Phillies look destined.

 

[LeoCarrillo]

Committing to the birthday angle there

 

[Remagellan]

6-6 in 2018, and so heavily used that Sale got to be the guy on the mound to close it out. In the 4 recent championships, that is the only one won without our closer getting the last out.

[TH]DATES: Oct 5 to Oct 27, 2018[/TH]

TEAM: BOS

G: 9

RES: 8-1

W-L:0-0,Sv:6

IP: 10.2

H: 9

R: 7

ER: 7

BB: 8

SO: 10

HR: 2

HBP: 2

ERA: 5.91

FIP: 6.54

BF: 50

BA: .231

OBP: .380

SLG: .462

OPS: .842

BABIP: .250

 

[DennyDoyle'sBoil]

The pitch clock is awesome, but I am missing the old way a little. Just not enough time to let the tension build. Can you imagine the 2004 ALCS with the clock?

Different doesn’t necessarily mean worse, and I know we can never go back, but I would add some time.

 

[DennyDoyle'sBoil]

[TH]Oct 5 to Oct 27, 2018[/TH]

BOS

9

0

8

0

8-1

W-L:0-0,Sv:6

2.0

10.2

9

7

7

8

10

2

2

5.91

6.54

50

.231

.380

.462

.842

.250

74

61%

53%

3

That’s the Kimbrel experience in a nutshell. Unbelievably effective shitty pitcher.

 

[BigSoxFan]

Phillies look destined.

They do but Rangers kind of giving off that vibe as well. It’s the matchup I really want to see. Astros can GTFO and DBacks are young and figure to be around for some time.

 

[jon abbey]

That was a fun game but this postseason has to be setting a record for percentage of games with zero lead changes.

 

[jon abbey]

They do but Rangers kind of giving off that vibe as well. It’s the matchup I really want to see. Astros can GTFO and DBacks are young and figure to be around for some time.

TEX 6-0 on the road already in that Philly atmosphere would be cool to see, I am rooting for that also.

 

[BigSoxFan]

TEX 6-0 on the road already in that Philly atmosphere would be cool to see, I am rooting for that also.

Yup. It would also set up the hilarious no-win situation for Mets fans of having to watch their Scherzer trade help a team to win it all or watch the hated Phillies celebrate. Guessing most would choose the former.

 

[brandonchristensen]

I don’t care as long as the Astros are out.

 

[LogansDad]

I won't lie, I:

1) Don't hate the in game interviews as much at others, though I prefer when it is limited to guys who aren't actually in the game (NESN interview Houck on one of his days off the final week of the season and it was really good, but the quick, dirty "Tell us about that home run you just hit" stuff has got to go)

2) I am really, really digging this long interview that TBS is doing with Christian Walker during his BP session tonight

 

[derekson]

Even Nestor has a beard doing the pregame stuff. When are the Yankees going to get rid of that stupid rule?

 

[S. H. Frog]

Oof. Rough take there on strike three

 

[E5 Yaz]

o/u on Phillies first innings home runs is 0.5

 

[derekson]

o/u on Phillies first innings home runs is 0.5

I'll take the over.

 

[simplicio]

Strike zone is wide tonight

 

[Al Zarilla]

I'll take the over.

One bomber down.

 

[Remagellan]

Turner having a problem gripping things so far.

 

[Remagellan]

The OVER!

 

[Al Zarilla]

I'll take the over.

Double or nothing?

 

[simplicio]

Turner having a problem gripping things so far.

Not too much though

 

[derekson]

I'll take the over.

And there it is. Turner!

 

[canderson]

It’s the Phillies’ postseason, we’re all just living in it.

 

[S. H. Frog]

That shit got wrecked

 

[Remagellan]

Is this another unintentional/intentional walk?

 

[derekson]

Is this another unintentional/intentional walk?

I think so. As long as Bohm is hitting behind Harper they're gonna give him the Bonds treatment.

 

[Al Zarilla]

baby faced Turner hits one out and the grizzled veteran Harper draws the walk.