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Title: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: BringToughnessBack on October 18, 2018, 01:19:10 AM
Wow, we are 4 wins in a row on road in playoffs going for four in a row to win this series. We face their best tomorrow in Verlander and we most likely see Price although not sure as he was throwing a ton of pitches in bullpen as our heart attack closer got six outs......

Best case scenario, we play next game in Fenway in Series, worst, we go back to Fenway for game six and Sale....

Lets do this!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on October 18, 2018, 01:22:40 AM
Hopefully Jonathan Papelbon will close tomorrow night.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: bopna on October 18, 2018, 02:24:12 AM
Hopefully Jonathan Papelbon will close tomorrow night.

Unretire Beckett for an inning.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: SparzWizard on October 18, 2018, 03:01:23 AM
This should've been a swept had the Astros not cheated in Game 1 with their "Spygate" crap amiright  ???
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: BitterJim on October 18, 2018, 05:48:53 AM
Hopefully Jonathan Papelbon will close tomorrow night.

Unretire Beckett for an inning.

Please no. It's an even-numbered year, he always sucker during those
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: BringToughnessBack on October 18, 2018, 12:22:58 PM
Well, Price is getting the start. They said the bullpen warmup last night was actually planned to help him get loosened up better the night before he pitches. He said it is a new thing and they are testing. I say, Whatever works....Come on Price....Shock the World tonight and out pitch Verlander!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: BringToughnessBack on October 18, 2018, 12:25:23 PM
For those that missed last night's fireworks...great summary with video clips of ten plays that made the game so special.

https://www.mlb.com/news/alcs-game-4-an-instant-classic/c-298112188
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: Redz on October 18, 2018, 12:34:25 PM
Hopefully Jonathan Papelbon will close tomorrow night.

Unretire Beckett for an inning.

Rather see Byung Yung Kim or Eric Gagne at this point!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: hpantazo on October 18, 2018, 01:03:01 PM
So who’s actually available in the bullpen for game 5?
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: kraidstar on October 18, 2018, 01:05:03 PM
This should've been a swept had the Astros not cheated in Game 1 with their "Spygate" crap amiright  ???

Nah. The media  narrative is that the umpires/league are giving the series to Boston. Despite the cheating and the fact that the Umps blew a call in game 3 that cost Boston 2 runs. The media conveniently ignored the video evidence on that one.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: rondofan1255 on October 18, 2018, 04:18:02 PM
Lineups posted online everywhere...

M Betts RF
A Benintendi LF
J Martinez DH
X Bogaerts SS
M Moreland 1B
I Kinsler 2B
R Devers 3B
C Vazquez C
J Bradley CF

A Bregman 3B
G Springer RF
J Altuve DH
C Correa SS
Y Gurriel 1B
M Gonzalez 2B
T Kemp LF
M Maldonado C
J Marisnick CF

Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 18, 2018, 04:29:11 PM
This should've been a swept had the Astros not cheated in Game 1 with their "Spygate" crap amiright  ???

Nah. The media  narrative is that the umpires/league are giving the series to Boston. Despite the cheating and the fact that the Umps blew a call in game 3 that cost Boston 2 runs. The media conveniently ignored the video evidence on that one.

Yeah, that is obnoxious.  Both were huge plays that could have been called either way both on the field and instant replay, but the media only focuses on the one that benefited Boston.  There were so many great plays by both teams yesterday and so much drama, yet 90% of the coverage is on that one first inning play.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: rondofan1255 on October 18, 2018, 05:04:16 PM
It’s their fault ($) for putting seats so close to the fence
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: BitterJim on October 18, 2018, 08:43:33 PM
Bases loaded and Betts coming to the playe. Let's make some noise here!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: hpantazo on October 18, 2018, 09:02:47 PM
Price is doing an excellent job so far tonight
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: BitterJim on October 18, 2018, 09:07:50 PM
JD with the homer to put us on the board! There we go!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: hpantazo on October 18, 2018, 09:08:01 PM
Martinez!!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 18, 2018, 09:08:33 PM
Sox strike first.  JD took what should have been strike 3 but missed by the ump, and then went yard.  Thank you umpire... and JD.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: hpantazo on October 18, 2018, 09:51:35 PM
Price is finally doing it tonight!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 18, 2018, 09:53:30 PM
Price is finally doing it tonight!

He's looking like a true ace.  Hopefully, he can give us a few more innings like this.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: hpantazo on October 18, 2018, 10:10:12 PM
I'd be great to get a couple of more runs here, we've missed a few opportunities.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: BringToughnessBack on October 18, 2018, 10:13:25 PM
Been at animal ER most of night..my lab is undergoing emergency heart procedure to stay alive til tests tomorrow...beyond devastated

will stare blindly at stream as I wait for news but I dont see anything

Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 18, 2018, 10:15:09 PM
Been at animal ER most of night..my lab is undergoing emergency heart procedure to stay alive til tests tomorrow...beyond devastated

will stare blindly at stream as I wait for news but I dont see anything

If Kimbrel pitches again tonight, a lot of Sox fans may be going to the ER for heart procedures tonight.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: Roy H. on October 18, 2018, 10:16:56 PM
Been at animal ER most of night..my lab is undergoing emergency heart procedure to stay alive til tests tomorrow...beyond devastated

will stare blindly at stream as I wait for news but I dont see anything

Hoping for the best for you and your lab.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: Roy H. on October 18, 2018, 10:17:37 PM
Devers!

4-0, baby.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: MattyIce on October 18, 2018, 10:18:01 PM
Devers!

4-0, baby.

lets gooooooooooooooooooo!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: hpantazo on October 18, 2018, 10:18:13 PM
Been at animal ER most of night..my lab is undergoing emergency heart procedure to stay alive til tests tomorrow...beyond devastated

will stare blindly at stream as I wait for news but I dont see anything

I'm very sorry to hear about your dog, and I hope he/she will get through this ok. I know how devastating it can be to lose a pet that is a close part of the family.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: MattyIce on October 18, 2018, 10:18:35 PM
Been at animal ER most of night..my lab is undergoing emergency heart procedure to stay alive til tests tomorrow...beyond devastated

will stare blindly at stream as I wait for news but I dont see anything

i am So very sorry
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: jpd985 on October 18, 2018, 10:19:10 PM
Been at animal ER most of night..my lab is undergoing emergency heart procedure to stay alive til tests tomorrow...beyond devastated

will stare blindly at stream as I wait for news but I dont see anything

I have been there before. Wishing you the best.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 18, 2018, 10:21:13 PM
Been at animal ER most of night..my lab is undergoing emergency heart procedure to stay alive til tests tomorrow...beyond devastated

will stare blindly at stream as I wait for news but I dont see anything

Wish you the best of luck with your lab.  Labs are such great dogs.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: BringToughnessBack on October 18, 2018, 10:22:16 PM
Been at animal ER most of night..my lab is undergoing emergency heart procedure to stay alive til tests tomorrow...beyond devastated

will stare blindly at stream as I wait for news but I dont see anything

Hoping for the best for you and your lab.

Thanks- it will be a long night and day tomorrow for sure...I am just hoping it is something a cardiologist can help.

Enjoy the game everyone
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: MattyIce on October 18, 2018, 10:22:41 PM
Been at animal ER most of night..my lab is undergoing emergency heart procedure to stay alive til tests tomorrow...beyond devastated

will stare blindly at stream as I wait for news but I dont see anything

i have lost 2 dogs of old age in the past couple years, and just recently spent a day/night in ER for internal bleeding of my puppy, she made it even though they told me to say goodbye just in case...just heart wrenching, i hope he/she will overcome this :(
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: BringToughnessBack on October 18, 2018, 10:23:56 PM
thank you all for best wishes.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: SparzWizard on October 18, 2018, 10:30:11 PM
Lets go Red Sox!!!

We may actually have a Boston-LA World Series  :laugh:
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: hpantazo on October 18, 2018, 10:31:07 PM
Lets go Red Sox!!!

We may actually have a Boston-LA World Series  :laugh:

Beat LA!!!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: Roy H. on October 18, 2018, 10:31:22 PM
Best outfield in baseball.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: hpantazo on October 18, 2018, 10:36:45 PM
Price is the boss tonight!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: BitterJim on October 18, 2018, 10:37:39 PM
Price is finally doing it tonight!

I think he may have forgotten that this is the post-season.

Nobody remind him!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: Sophomore on October 18, 2018, 10:38:03 PM
Price is the boss tonight!

The Price is RIGHT!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: esel1000 on October 18, 2018, 10:38:37 PM
So impressed with Price right now. Bring him out for the 7th
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: Roy H. on October 18, 2018, 10:39:18 PM
Price is the boss tonight!

Apparently the key was having him throw a bunch last night.  My working theory:  it tired him out, which cancelled out some of the adrenaline.

Or, he just developed a clutch gene overnight.  0 ER, 9 Ks
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 18, 2018, 10:40:38 PM
Winning tonight would be huge just for the sake of giving Sale plenty of rest. 
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: hpantazo on October 18, 2018, 10:41:11 PM
Price is the boss tonight!

Apparently the key was having him throw a bunch last night.  My working theory:  it tired him out, which cancelled out some of the adrenaline.

Or, he just developed a clutch gene overnight.  0 ER, 9 Ks

I think you're probably right on that
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: kraidstar on October 18, 2018, 10:41:13 PM
Price looks relaxed, perhaps even sad. Maybe he finally found his calm by mentally motivating himself with something other than pressure.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 18, 2018, 10:41:50 PM
Please don't take out Price yet.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: hpantazo on October 18, 2018, 10:47:28 PM
Too bad, Cora took him out
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: Roy H. on October 18, 2018, 10:49:35 PM
Too bad, Cora took him out

I guess we'll never know, but I disagree with the call, too.  Price was still sharp.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 18, 2018, 10:53:49 PM
That is a beautiful stache.  :)
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: kraidstar on October 18, 2018, 10:54:43 PM
Too bad, Cora took him out

I guess we'll never know, but I disagree with the call, too.  Price was still sharp.

All i can figure is that, given Price's history, Cora just wanted to preserve an essentially perfect performance for Price and not risk any hiccups. This is a HUGE moment for Price. If he can continue this the Sox are near unbeatable. IMO Cora was more worried about that than one inning, which might have done more harm than help.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: hpantazo on October 18, 2018, 10:56:55 PM
This ain't over yet
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: esel1000 on October 18, 2018, 11:00:20 PM
Too bad, Cora took him out

I guess we'll never know, but I disagree with the call, too.  Price was still sharp.

All i can figure is that, given Price's history, Cora just wanted to preserve an essentially perfect performance for Price and not risk any hiccups. This is a HUGE moment for Price. If he can continue this the Sox are near unbeatable. IMO Cora was more worried about that than one inning, which might have done more harm than help.

Barnes was one strike away from a clean inning... so hard to trust this pen
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: hpantazo on October 18, 2018, 11:00:32 PM
Good move bringing in Eovaldi. Barnes was in self-destruct mode.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on October 18, 2018, 11:11:40 PM
GREAT outing for Price! I've been hard on him, but tonight he earned his pay.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: hpantazo on October 18, 2018, 11:12:47 PM
Missed opportunity there with Kinsler on 3rd.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 18, 2018, 11:13:39 PM
Nice play by Gurriel.  The Astros' defense is great.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 18, 2018, 11:23:59 PM
Great job by Eovaldi.  Who pitches the 9th?  Please not Kimbrel.  I'd have more faith in ERod.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on October 18, 2018, 11:25:43 PM
Great job by Eovaldi.  Who pitches the 9th?  Please not Kimbrel.  I'd have more faith in ERod.

I think Kelly was warming up. I'd rather see Evo come back and at least try to pitch the 9th.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 18, 2018, 11:29:56 PM
Great job by Eovaldi.  Who pitches the 9th?  Please not Kimbrel.  I'd have more faith in ERod.

I think Kelly was warming up. I'd rather see Evo come back and at least try to pitch the 9th.

It looks like Kimbrel.  I'd rather see Evo too.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on October 18, 2018, 11:31:04 PM
Great job by Eovaldi.  Who pitches the 9th?  Please not Kimbrel.  I'd have more faith in ERod.

I think Kelly was warming up. I'd rather see Evo come back and at least try to pitch the 9th.

It looks like Kimbrel.  I'd rather see Evo too.

I guess Cora's bored and wants to make things interesting.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: Roy H. on October 18, 2018, 11:31:22 PM
Great job by Eovaldi.  Who pitches the 9th?  Please not Kimbrel.  I'd have more faith in ERod.

I think Kelly was warming up. I'd rather see Evo come back and at least try to pitch the 9th.

It looks like Kimbrel.  I'd rather see Evo too.

Ugh.  I don't think we can trust Kimbrel with a 3 run lead.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: SparzWizard on October 18, 2018, 11:33:52 PM
C'mon don't fail us Kimbrel
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 18, 2018, 11:33:54 PM
Great job by Eovaldi.  Who pitches the 9th?  Please not Kimbrel.  I'd have more faith in ERod.

I think Kelly was warming up. I'd rather see Evo come back and at least try to pitch the 9th.

It looks like Kimbrel.  I'd rather see Evo too.

I guess Cora's bored and wants to make things interesting.

Too interesting.  I'd prefer boring.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 18, 2018, 11:35:25 PM
Great job by Eovaldi.  Who pitches the 9th?  Please not Kimbrel.  I'd have more faith in ERod.

I think Kelly was warming up. I'd rather see Evo come back and at least try to pitch the 9th.

It looks like Kimbrel.  I'd rather see Evo too.

Ugh.  I don't think we can trust Kimbrel with a 3 run lead.

I just hope he doesn't start walking people.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: Roy H. on October 18, 2018, 11:35:37 PM
The dumbest stat in baseball is the "save".

In the postseason, Kimbrel has pitched in 4 games.  He's given up at least one earned run every game, with an ERA of 8.44.

Yet, he's 4 for 4 in saves, despite not doing his job in any of the 4 games.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: Roy H. on October 18, 2018, 11:38:12 PM
One down.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 18, 2018, 11:39:08 PM
Ok, feeling more confident. 
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 18, 2018, 11:39:41 PM
Now, less confident
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: Roy H. on October 18, 2018, 11:39:53 PM
Tying run on deck.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 18, 2018, 11:41:52 PM
1 out from the WS
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 18, 2018, 11:43:22 PM
Kimbrel is the man.  I never had any doubts in him.  ;D

On to the World Series!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: Roy H. on October 18, 2018, 11:43:24 PM
Phew!!

World Series bound!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: liam on October 18, 2018, 11:44:28 PM
It's Boston's year!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: SparzWizard on October 18, 2018, 11:45:20 PM
BEAT LA! BEAT LA! BEAT LA!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: BringToughnessBack on October 18, 2018, 11:46:21 PM
Price pitched like ace it sounds like...closer did his job...Series bound....We are one tough out and team to beat....

Now , I need a miracle on a personal level to happen... Night all

Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: nickagneta on October 18, 2018, 11:48:06 PM
5 consecutive road wins in the post season.

WORLD SERIES HERE WE COME!!!!!!

GO RED SOX!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: MattyIce on October 18, 2018, 11:48:21 PM
Price pitched like ace it sounds like...closer did his job...Series bound....We are one tough out and team to beat....

Now , I need a miracle on a personal level to happen... Night all

take this TP and bring us some good news tomorrow
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: nickagneta on October 18, 2018, 11:48:58 PM
Gotta get me a Do Damage hoodie. Those are sweet.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: JSD on October 18, 2018, 11:51:26 PM
4 straight wins to send the Red Sox to the World Series for the 4th time in 15 seasons. What a journey since the heartbreak of 2003
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: kraidstar on October 18, 2018, 11:52:08 PM
Price find himself and propels us to the World Series.

TP's for all!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 18, 2018, 11:53:29 PM
This has been a fun team all year.  I love what Cora has done with them.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: kraidstar on October 18, 2018, 11:53:42 PM
BEAT LA! BEAT LA! BEAT LA!

Hey, the Dodgers still haven't won yet.

And they deserve nowhere near as much respect as your hometown Lakers.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 18, 2018, 11:54:10 PM
Price find himself and propels us to the World Series.

TP's for all!!!!!!!!

Big confidence booster for both him and Kimbrel.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: SparzWizard on October 18, 2018, 11:56:08 PM
BEAT LA! BEAT LA! BEAT LA!

Hey, the Dodgers still haven't won yet.

And they deserve nowhere near as much respect as your hometown Lakers.

It's actually been a Dodgers town post-Kobe and before the arrival of LeBron. Now, it's like 40/40, and the other 20 belongs to the Rams.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: Roy H. on October 18, 2018, 11:59:58 PM
Dombrowski deserves big props for his in-season moves. Pearce, Kinsler and Eovaldi, and dumping Hanley.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: JSD on October 19, 2018, 12:00:36 AM
During this run:

3 different GMs
3 different Managers

Pretty remarkable
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: tarheelsxxiii on October 19, 2018, 12:01:47 AM
That was incredible.  Huge shot by Devers.  Price played well.  Kimbrel didn't blow it. And I'm on the Eovaldi train.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 19, 2018, 12:02:41 AM
Dombrowski deserves big props for his in-season moves. Pearce, Kinsler and Eovaldi, and dumping Hanley.

I didn't like dumping Hanley at the time, but Pearce fit so well.  Could have used another reliever though.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: JSD on October 19, 2018, 12:04:09 AM
BEAT LA! BEAT LA! BEAT LA!

Hey, the Dodgers still haven't won yet.

And they deserve nowhere near as much respect as your hometown Lakers.

It's actually been a Dodgers town post-Kobe and before the arrival of LeBron. Now, it's like 40/40, and the other 20 belongs to the Rams.

Conceivable:

Red Sox vs. Dogers (World Series)
Patriots vs. Rams (Super Bowl)
Celtics vs. Lakers (NBA Finals)

Prepare your vocal chords for some  “Beat LA” chants
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: gouki88 on October 19, 2018, 12:25:50 AM
BEAT LA! BEAT LA! BEAT LA!

Hey, the Dodgers still haven't won yet.

And they deserve nowhere near as much respect as your hometown Lakers.

It's actually been a Dodgers town post-Kobe and before the arrival of LeBron. Now, it's like 40/40, and the other 20 belongs to the Rams.

Conceivable:

Red Sox vs. Dogers (World Series)
Patriots vs. Rams (Super Bowl)
Celtics vs. Lakers (NBA Finals)

Prepare your vocal chords for some  “Beat LA” chants
I don't think I can imagine the sweetness of a 3-sport sweep of LA, lol.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: liam on October 19, 2018, 01:21:38 AM
BEAT LA! BEAT LA! BEAT LA!

Hey, the Dodgers still haven't won yet.

And they deserve nowhere near as much respect as your hometown Lakers.

It's actually been a Dodgers town post-Kobe and before the arrival of LeBron. Now, it's like 40/40, and the other 20 belongs to the Rams.

Conceivable:

Red Sox vs. Dogers (World Series)
Patriots vs. Rams (Super Bowl)
Celtics vs. Lakers (NBA Finals)

Prepare your vocal chords for some  “Beat LA” chants
I don't think I can imagine the sweetness of a 3-sport sweep of LA, lol.

That would be the sweetest!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: BudweiserCeltic on October 19, 2018, 01:22:25 AM
Awesome win tonight, glad to see Price stepping up... finally!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: SparzWizard on October 19, 2018, 01:52:10 AM
BEAT LA! BEAT LA! BEAT LA!

Hey, the Dodgers still haven't won yet.

And they deserve nowhere near as much respect as your hometown Lakers.

It's actually been a Dodgers town post-Kobe and before the arrival of LeBron. Now, it's like 40/40, and the other 20 belongs to the Rams.

Conceivable:

Red Sox vs. Dogers (World Series)
Patriots vs. Rams (Super Bowl)
Celtics vs. Lakers (NBA Finals)

Prepare your vocal chords for some  “Beat LA” chants
I don't think I can imagine the sweetness of a 3-sport sweep of LA, lol.

That would be the sweetest!

Man, this could actually be the year where all four major Boston-sports teams bring home respective championships.

I'm happy with one or two, but four? Imagine that!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: hwangjini_1 on October 19, 2018, 02:48:26 AM
stealing this from SoSH. another way to look at how lucky boston sports fans are is this...

16 trips to The Finals in 18 years.

2001 Patriots
2003 Patriots
2004 Patriots
2004 Sox
2007 Patriots
2007 Sox
2008 Celtics
2010 Celtics
2011 Bruins
2011 Patriots
2013 Bruins
2013 Sox
2014 Patriots
2016 Patriots
2017 Patriots
2018 Sox
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: JSD on October 19, 2018, 07:26:07 AM
Boston with 26 Final Four appearances since 2001:

Patriots
2001
2003
2004
2006
2007
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017

Celtics
2002
2008
2010
2012
2017
2018

Red Sox
2003
2004
2007
2008
2013
2018

Bruins
2011
2013
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: JSD on October 19, 2018, 07:32:56 AM
Boston teams:

Final Four
16-10 (.615)

Final
10-5 (.667)

If the Sox win they push that percentage to .687
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: hodgy03038 on October 19, 2018, 07:36:50 AM
Best game I have ever seen Price pitch. It's like he got an infusion of ice-water in his veins. What a performance.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: knuckleballer on October 19, 2018, 08:06:09 AM
I think Price has finally endeared himself with Sox fans.  That will be great for him going forward as he'll likely be with the team for another 4 years.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: Surferdad on October 19, 2018, 08:43:22 AM
Boston with 26 Final Four appearances since 2001:

Patriots
2001
2003
2004
2006
2007
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017

Celtics
2002
2008
2010
2012
2017
2018

Red Sox
2003
2004
2007
2008
2013
2018

Bruins
2011
2013
TP for that factoid!!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: Surferdad on October 19, 2018, 08:45:09 AM
BEAT LA! BEAT LA! BEAT LA!

Hey, the Dodgers still haven't won yet.

And they deserve nowhere near as much respect as your hometown Lakers.

It's actually been a Dodgers town post-Kobe and before the arrival of LeBron. Now, it's like 40/40, and the other 20 belongs to the Rams.

Conceivable:

Red Sox vs. Dogers (World Series)
Patriots vs. Rams (Super Bowl)
Celtics vs. Lakers (NBA Finals)

Prepare your vocal chords for some  “Beat LA” chants
Still got my BEAT LA Celtics cap!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: trickybilly on October 19, 2018, 11:12:47 AM
Just another Price comment here, but just wow. When he has that changeup going he is really hard reaaally hard to hit.

Awesome story. Good guy with a nice chip on his shoulder. Fairytale stuff if he can pull that off again in Game 2 of the WS.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on October 19, 2018, 11:20:20 AM
The dumbest stat in baseball is the "save".

In the postseason, Kimbrel has pitched in 4 games.  He's given up at least one earned run every game, with an ERA of 8.44.

Yet, he's 4 for 4 in saves, despite not doing his job in any of the 4 games.

I've been making this case on Over the Monster (SBNation's Sox blog), and a couple people there keep insisting that "it doesn't matter as long as he doesn't blow the save." To which I respond along the lines of: "Really? It doesn't matter that he's given up a run in every appearance? Or that he's issued tons of walks? Or that it took defensive miracles like Benintendi's catch to escape?"

That said, congratulations to the Red Sox on a well-deserved trip to the World Series!!!

Edit: I forgot to mention: I've been hard on Price, but he pitched GREAT last night. And other than a walk, Kimbrel looked a lot better than he has recently. It was also great to see JD go YAHD again.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: rocknrollforyoursoul on October 19, 2018, 11:22:05 AM
BEAT LA! BEAT LA! BEAT LA!

Hey, the Dodgers still haven't won yet.

And they deserve nowhere near as much respect as your hometown Lakers.

It's actually been a Dodgers town post-Kobe and before the arrival of LeBron. Now, it's like 40/40, and the other 20 belongs to the Rams.

Funny how there are, like, NO Chargers fans around L.A.!
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: johnnygreen on October 19, 2018, 11:28:52 AM
What a game. You could sense the anxiety in the crowd, as they were desperately waiting/hoping for any reason to get into the game. David Price was virtually unhittable and completely took away any hope/fight from the Astros players and fans. I was so happy for him last night to finally get that weight off his shoulders.

I don’t agree with the narrative that there was no pressure on Price because his team was up 3-1. I think there was a lot of pressure to finish off the series last night, as there is a lot of doubt surrounding Sale’s health and anything can happen in a game 7. I like Lou Merloni’s theory that with only 3 days off, Price didn’t have to worry about overthrowing and effecting accuracy. From warming up in the bullpen in game 4, to him being the starter in game 5, he looked like he wanted to be out there, wasn’t afraid of the moment, and was confident. I could not have been happier for the guy. BTW, it was great after the game to see him in the hallway looking to find his family. Slowly, the crowd of team friends/family members parted ways to make room for Price’s wife and son.

It was also nice to see Jackie Bradley Jr get the ALCS MVP. I understand he only had 3 hits, but they were all devastating blows that also seemed to take away some of the Astros morale. He was struggling to hit for most of the first half of the season, but he stuck with it, and boy did it pay off.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: SparzWizard on October 19, 2018, 01:28:41 PM
BEAT LA! BEAT LA! BEAT LA!

Hey, the Dodgers still haven't won yet.

And they deserve nowhere near as much respect as your hometown Lakers.

It's actually been a Dodgers town post-Kobe and before the arrival of LeBron. Now, it's like 40/40, and the other 20 belongs to the Rams.

Funny how there are, like, NO Chargers fans around L.A.!

Only a VERY few but I still think they should go back to San Diego. Man, during that Chiefs-Chargers game early this season, I just saw a sea of red in the stadium. And every Chargers home game is literally home-field advantage for the away team it's sad  :-[ Hate to say it, they look like the Clippers of football.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: SparzWizard on October 20, 2018, 01:44:53 AM
Dang, Brewers with the rout tonight to force Game 7.

Maybe I may have spoken too soon about a Boston-LA World Series  :o
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: BitterJim on October 22, 2018, 07:50:28 AM
Apparently Kimbrell was tipping his pitches all offseason until game 5 of the ALDS (with Eric Gagne of all people being the one that told Cora). That certainly explains why both the Yankees and Astros were teeing off on him, and why he did better in game 5

Figuring that out doesn't exactly fill me with confidence, though, since he could have been tipping pitches in multiple ways and we just caught the one
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: jpd985 on October 22, 2018, 10:11:40 AM
Apparently Kimbrell was tipping his pitches all offseason until game 5 of the ALDS (with Eric Gagne of all people being the one that told Cora). That certainly explains why both the Yankees and Astros were teeing off on him, and why he did better in game 5

Figuring that out doesn't exactly fill me with confidence, though, since he could have been tipping pitches in multiple ways and we just caught the one

The still doesn’t explain his poor control but it does make me feel a little better
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: johnnygreen on October 22, 2018, 10:36:25 AM
Apparently Kimbrell was tipping his pitches all offseason until game 5 of the ALDS (with Eric Gagne of all people being the one that told Cora). That certainly explains why both the Yankees and Astros were teeing off on him, and why he did better in game 5

Figuring that out doesn't exactly fill me with confidence, though, since he could have been tipping pitches in multiple ways and we just caught the one

The still doesn’t explain his poor control but it does make me feel a little better

Maybe he was just overthrowing and ended up losing control on his pitches, because he was overcompensating over the fact that the batters were so locked in on him. He could have just been a head case too over the fact that he and the coaching staff were so concerned about reasons 2-10 (between mechanics, arm angles, pitch selection, etc) that they totally glossed over reason #1 of tipping his pitches. Kimbrell pretty much mowed everyone down in game 5 after figuring out he was tipping his pitches.
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: Redz on October 22, 2018, 10:43:54 AM
Apparently Kimbrell was tipping his pitches all offseason until game 5 of the ALDS (with Eric Gagne of all people being the one that told Cora). That certainly explains why both the Yankees and Astros were teeing off on him, and why he did better in game 5

Figuring that out doesn't exactly fill me with confidence, though, since he could have been tipping pitches in multiple ways and we just caught the one

The still doesn’t explain his poor control but it does make me feel a little better

Yeh.  That was my thought when I heard this explanation. 
Title: Re: Sox vs Stros, Game 5
Post by: BitterJim on October 22, 2018, 11:00:16 AM
Apparently Kimbrell was tipping his pitches all offseason until game 5 of the ALDS (with Eric Gagne of all people being the one that told Cora). That certainly explains why both the Yankees and Astros were teeing off on him, and why he did better in game 5

Figuring that out doesn't exactly fill me with confidence, though, since he could have been tipping pitches in multiple ways and we just caught the one

The still doesn’t explain his poor control but it does make me feel a little better

I would think that hitters being locked in more made him try to work more on the corners (which led to more balls), and possibly overthrowing a bit to try to make up for everyone teeing off on him for seemingly no reason

I agree that it doesn't make me hugely confident though, he looked much better in game 5 but starting to tip your pitches is not something you can just write off. On th bright side, though, the Red Sox should be watching closely to see if any of our other pitchers are/start tipping pitches