2018 MLB Postseson Thread

jack presley · 09-10-2018 8:25am

If Boston wins tonight, there’s no games till Friday.

Igotadose · 09-10-2018 8:50am

jack presley wrote: »

Jeez, what the hell happened there?

Holt hit for the cycle in the postseason. First player ever to do that, amazing.

Also, Angel Hernandez was the ump at 1st and the typical disaster he is. Really should be gone after this season. 3 calls overturned and one that was dubious. Amazing he gets any postseason gigs.

Seems like the Y*****s pitching was awful, too. And CC's pitching tonight, might be all over in the Bronx, Bostons will have all the momentum after last night.

jack presley · 09-10-2018 8:52am

Igotadose wrote: »

Bostons will have all the momentum after last night.

I’m not a big believer in momentum. Didn’t the Yankees have all the momentum after Game 2? How’d that work out?

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 09-10-2018 11:02am

jack presley wrote: »

I’m not a big believer in momentum. Didn’t the Yankees have all the momentum after Game 2? How’d that work out?

Going to be interesting tonight. Porcello hasn't been great this year, CC the same but I imagine both will be on a short leash. Boston's lack of a bullpen could hurt them in games like this, but even if they lose they go back to Boston knowing Sale will be on the mound so the Red Sox definitely got a massive advantage right now

jack presley · 09-10-2018 9:29pm

Igotadose wrote: »

Also, Angel Hernandez was the ump at 1st and the typical disaster he is. Really should be gone after this season. 3 calls overturned and one that was dubious. Amazing he gets any postseason gigs.

Just read he's behind the plate this evening. Should be fun!

[Deleted User] · 10-10-2018 8:23am

So the top 4 seeds are all through.
The Red Sox and Astros series should be excellent, so no doubt that it will be finished in 5 games
Brewers and Dodgers could be an epic 7 game series. Dodgers have been so hit and miss this season, that them hitting a slump wouldn't shock me too much

Head says:
Astros in 7
Brewers in 7

Heart says:
Sox in 6
Dodgers in 6

jack presley · 10-10-2018 8:33am

Should be two great series anyway.

jack presley · 10-10-2018 10:50am

Two contrasting views of Angel Hernandez’ performance last night.

https://deadspin.com/game-4-winning-pitcher-i-though-angel-hernandez-calle-1829645060

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 10-10-2018 11:45am

jack presley wrote: »

Should be two great series anyway.

Should be, have a feeling both will be short ones though.

jack presley · 10-10-2018 2:27pm

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

Should be, have a feeling both will be short ones though.

I don’t know. I could see both going at least 6.

And who do you have winning each?

jack presley · 10-10-2018 2:27pm

https://twitter.com/noahsyndergaard/status/1050011949017120771?s=21

Comic Book Guy · 10-10-2018 9:32pm

Just watched last couple of innings from last night. God the bottom of the 9th was nervy, great play by Pearce on the bag at first to make that stretch.

Let's go Red Sox!

rebelyell99 · 12-10-2018 8:03am

I think they will be two decent series.Im gonna go sox in 7 and dodgers in 6.

[Deleted User] · 12-10-2018 3:32pm

Pumped for tonight.
Dodgers to win 7-1

jack presley · 12-10-2018 5:30pm

bazwraf wrote: »

Pumped for tonight.
Dodgers to win 7-1

I don't know much about the Brewers but surely they have a better pitcher than Gio Gonzalez to go in game 1? I presume he's on a very short leash.

jack presley · 12-10-2018 5:43pm

Maybe more suited to the 2018-2019 Off-seAson thread that doesn't exist yet, but Didi Gregorios has to undergo TJ surgery. Won't miss all of next season but will miss a big chunk I'd imagine.

circular flexing · 12-10-2018 11:37pm

Sale vs. Verlander looks very tasty for tomorrow. Surprised that Red Sox are starting Price in Game 2 though.

Coeus · 13-10-2018 2:22am

Grandal having a mare tonight. Oh and Kershaw gives up the first post season homer to pitcher batting left handed to a left handed pitcher...apparently.

circular flexing · 13-10-2018 7:44am

Brewers lucky to escape with a win last night but I think LA will still best them over the series.

Coeus · 13-10-2018 11:56am

circular flexing wrote: »

Brewers lucky to escape with a win last night but I think LA will still best them over the series.

Yea, Brewers leaned heavily on their bullpen so there could be a few arms not available tonight. Dodgers will need to smarten up their defence especially behind the plate.

jack presley · 13-10-2018 11:35pm

This game is great. Brewers got out of a major jam there. Dodgers have no one left on their bench now.

Comic Book Guy · 13-10-2018 11:54pm

jack presley wrote: »

This game is great. Brewers got out of a major jam there. Dodgers have no one left on their bench now.

And it takes another turn...

jack presley · 13-10-2018 11:55pm

Comic Book Guy wrote: »

And it takes another turn...

Yeah, great stuff.

circular flexing · 14-10-2018 12:55am

One thing I hate about postseason baseball on Fox Sports: Joe Buck does the calling

Jlayay · 14-10-2018 12:56am

Pleasantly surprised to see there is a (albeit small) baseball following in Ireland! Both my teams (Yankees and Blue Jays) are out at this point.

circular flexing · 14-10-2018 4:59am

Well I guess the Red Sox really need David Price to come out and pitch his best game tomorrow or else they'll be in a 0-2 hole before going to Houston.

8-10 · 15-10-2018 2:47pm

circular flexing wrote: »

Well I guess the Red Sox really need David Price to come out and pitch his best game tomorrow or else they'll be in a 0-2 hole before going to Houston.

Red Sox and Astros had comfortably MLB's biggest positive run differentials in the regular season. The Red Sox did it not by the strongest pitching, but by scoring much more runs than anyone else in baseball.

The pitchers have to be above average for sure, but Red Sox don't pin win hopes on their pitchers winning the game. They'll give up runs but this is definitely a case of "we'll try to score more than you" this season.

Last night was another example. Score 4 runs in the first 3 innings? Fine, we'll still lead the game and keep ahead.

There won't be any 1-0 wins for Boston this post-season. They'll need to get the bats hot again for Minute Maid Park to stay in the series.

jack presley · 15-10-2018 3:19pm

8-10 wrote: »

They'll give up runs but this is definitely a case of "we'll try to score more than you" this season.

Last night was another example. Score 4 runs in the first 3 innings? Fine, we'll still lead the game and keep ahead.

The old ‘Kevin Keegan’ method eh?

Hopefully for you it works out better for Boston than it did for Newcastle.

Nice that Boston could bail out Price last night. I know he wasn’t great but the fact that they didn’t lose, has to help his confidence a bit wouldn’t you think?

Sale being sick is worrying though. I know he’s not due to pitch until game 5 but this can’t be good for his preparation.

[Deleted User] · 15-10-2018 3:43pm

Late night game tonight. No chance of me staying up for even an inning. Just hoping Dodgers can get the win tonight.
Need some hot bats.

Seems that the Dodgers are playing the patient game, and running up pitch counts as often as possible, and hoping to get to the Brewers bullpen late in the game, and also late in the series. A comfortable, but close win would do nicely. A blow out would just mean that the Brewers dont bother wasting their good bullpen guys

BloodyBill · 15-10-2018 6:02pm

Cousins are from Wisconsin so I 'll shout for the Brewers but my number 1 team is the Orielos. Brewers need this next game and even then they might struggle. Dodgers have broken their winning streak and it might be hard to get it back.

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