World Series game 2 discussion
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If Hernandez (LAD) gets at bats at some point against Snell, a LHP, I think it could benefit the Dodgers. Hernandez has been hitting LHP very well it seems. I think that Game 2 is Gonsolin's to win. I haven't watched Snell pitch all year, so it should be fun! I thought it was interesting that John Smoltz noted a "Mookie Betts factor" before Game 1's first pitch. I agree!
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Watching the rays last night was like watching the dodgers in the 2018 WS. You get so mad because they can’t just get hits. I remember watching the Red Sox (and brewers) thinking, “why can’t the dodgers get an opposite field double? Why does everything have to be a Homerun or strikeout?”
If the dodgers can keep the ball in the stadium tonight, they boys in blue are in good shape.
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LOWE!!!!!
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Tisk Tisk Tisk. Seager almost had it.
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@DeadPhish1976 said in World Series game 2 discussion:
I am by no means a Dodger fan. In fact, being a Padre fan makes me the exact opposite of a Dodger fan. I HATE the Dodgers and am hoping with all that I have that the Rays can win this series. That being said, whoever wins this series even if it is the Dodgers, I don't feel as though there should be an asterisk next to this title. Sure, it's a strange and unusual season but it was for every other team out there competing for the same thing. Every team was on a level playing field dealing with all the same issues so I don't think there should be an asterisk next to anything.
It's a 60 game season played in empty stadiums. Of course it deserves an asterisk next to it. Yeah all the teams are on a level playing field but whoever wins won't be on the level with other championship teams. Same thing with the Lakers. I'm sorry to LA fans but that's like a counterfeit that you just can't pass off as real. My hand to god I said the same thing when my team was still in the race.
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First off, was that a ball. Second, already someone in the bullpen!!??
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HE GONE!!!!!
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WHY DO YOU RUN HOME!!??
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If Snell continues this we may have a strike out X amount of players with Snell in the World Series moment.
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@samguenther1987 said in World Series game 2 discussion:
If Snell continues this we may have a strike out X amount of players with Snell in the World Series moment.
Lol. probably true.
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That's 8 strikeouts for Snell in the 4th inning.
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Glad we got Snell out of there. Dodger bats not as hot as yesterday.
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@trz46 said in World Series game 2 discussion:
@DeadPhish1976 said in World Series game 2 discussion:
I am by no means a Dodger fan. In fact, being a Padre fan makes me the exact opposite of a Dodger fan. I HATE the Dodgers and am hoping with all that I have that the Rays can win this series. That being said, whoever wins this series even if it is the Dodgers, I don't feel as though there should be an asterisk next to this title. Sure, it's a strange and unusual season but it was for every other team out there competing for the same thing. Every team was on a level playing field dealing with all the same issues so I don't think there should be an asterisk next to anything.
It's a 60 game season played in empty stadiums. Of course it deserves an asterisk next to it. Yeah all the teams are on a level playing field but whoever wins won't be on the level with other championship teams. Same thing with the Lakers. I'm sorry to LA fans but that's like a counterfeit that you just can't pass off as real. My hand to god I said the same thing when my team was still in the race.
You make valid points and I’m sure in years to come there will be fair conversations about it. I said at the beginning of the season that it would count. There’s a thread about it. To counter your example, I would give four reasons to say it counts...
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Most players opted into the season. So, you did have the best players playing.
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Both of the teams in the World Series were not long shots and would have been legitimate contenders in any season. The dodgers would have been the favorite.
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Its clear that this is real to the players. Watching the interviews of the teams after elimination, it is clear that it mattered to them.
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You could argue that it was harder to win this year than any other year. They added an extra round. There were no days off. You never got to sleep in your own bed.
If the dodgers lose again I will be just as heartbroken if there were another 100 games played in the season.
Again, I think it’s a fair argument. But I’m in the it counts and I would have said the same thing if the Astros had beaten the giants.
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Roberts is managing this game as if he’s content to be tied 1-1. Hasn’t used any of his high leverage guys yet. Hopefully the dodgers will score some runs and force his hand.
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The Tampa Bay fan isnt in here talking about their win. I know there is only like 1 on this forum, but you gotta represent.
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I think the empty stadiums really made a better home field advantage then with fans. Just look at the top teams big difference in home and away records. It is more of an intimate feel. Kinda like going to someones house you dont know and it is just you and them. But if they are throwing a gig of some sort and a whole lot of people are there and you go it doesnt feel as strange. I know the Astros really struggled with that this year, they would have been much better off with fans yelling and screaming. It does give you energy.
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@trz46 said in World Series game 2 discussion:
@DeadPhish1976 said in World Series game 2 discussion:
I am by no means a Dodger fan. In fact, being a Padre fan makes me the exact opposite of a Dodger fan. I HATE the Dodgers and am hoping with all that I have that the Rays can win this series. That being said, whoever wins this series even if it is the Dodgers, I don't feel as though there should be an asterisk next to this title. Sure, it's a strange and unusual season but it was for every other team out there competing for the same thing. Every team was on a level playing field dealing with all the same issues so I don't think there should be an asterisk next to anything.
It's a 60 game season played in empty stadiums. Of course it deserves an asterisk next to it. Yeah all the teams are on a level playing field but whoever wins won't be on the level with other championship teams. Same thing with the Lakers. I'm sorry to LA fans but that's like a counterfeit that you just can't pass off as real. My hand to god I said the same thing when my team was still in the race.
I can get on board with an asterisk simply indicating that it was a 60 game season played in empty stadiums. Not to mention all the other wonky rule changes for this season. No minor league season, DH in both leagues, putting a runner on second in extra innings, expanded rosters, etc. I don't think it should be an asterisk though saying that this world series is any less worthy than other teams in a normal season. The oddness of this particular season should be recognized though, I can agree with that. I suppose from there everyone will form an opinion on whether that diminishes a world series championship or not. Personally, I don't think it does. You could argue that it was tougher winning a world series this year than it has been other years.
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@ChuckCLC said in World Series game 2 discussion:
The Tampa Bay fan isnt in here talking about their win. I know there is only like 1 on this forum, but you gotta represent.
Who is the Rays fan on here? I can take that duty for the WS if needed.
TBH, if I were you, I would be rooting for the Rays. You would want to know that you lost to the WS champions, therefore they were good. -
@jz2016cubs said in World Series game 2 discussion:
@ChuckCLC said in World Series game 2 discussion:
The Tampa Bay fan isnt in here talking about their win. I know there is only like 1 on this forum, but you gotta represent.
Who is the Rays fan on here? I can take that duty for the WS if needed.
TBH, if I were you, I would be rooting for the Rays. You would want to know that you lost to the WS champions, therefore they were good.Lol, I am rooting for the Rays because they are not the Yankees or Dodgers. That is all the reason I need.
