Gameday Thread: NL Championship games Dodgers vs. Braves

[Erstad Grit]

Crazy thing is if Dodgers lose they don't even get a flag of any kind to raise for this season. 

[T.G.]

2 minutes ago, Erstad Grit said:

Crazy thing is if Dodgers lose they don't even get a flag of any kind to raise for this season. 

Well…

 

[ten ocho recon scout]

16 minutes ago, Justin said:

Almost certainly the first time that sentence has ever been used. 

Im sure Im just a hater. But that guy kills me to listen to. Always comes off like such a homer. But again, im probably just biased because I hate the dodgers

[T.G.]

1 minute ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

Im sure Im just a hater. But that guy kills me to listen to. Always comes off like such a homer. But again, im probably just biased because I hate the dodgers

He is a homer. Last night he said, “it feels like the Dodgers are up 1-2.”

[Vegas Halo Fan]

35 minutes ago, Duren, Duren said:

A few feet lower, Rosario has a double off the fence and the cycle. So close. I'd rather have the cycle if the score is already safe. 

Give the Braves credit. After yesterday they showed patience and poise. Urias  not the same in the playoffs as the regular season. Dodgers depth not as effective either.

Still one to go. And we know the respective playoff history of both teams.

I dozed off watching the game and woke up on groundhog day: 5-2 Atlanta, 8th inning - exactly where it all came apart yesterday. Lo and behold, there is life in the corpse in the visiting dugout.

After last year, I'm not counting on anything until the last out is recorded in the clincher. With better pitching in the 8th last night, that would have been tonight - which is what worries me, knowing the Braves' playoff history.

Edited October 21, 2021 by Vegas Halo Fan

[Justin]

5 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

Im sure Im just a hater. But that guy kills me to listen to. Always comes off like such a homer. But again, im probably just biased because I hate the dodgers

He is a homer but I mostly can't stand him because he is just so damn boring. 

[Stradling]

6 hours ago, Trendon said:

Chavez to Smyly is the Braves pitching plan.

Might as well not bother playing today's game and gear up for Game 5 in a 2-2 series tomorrow.

This post aged poorly.  

[Stradling]

37 minutes ago, Taylor said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

I agree.

I miss Lou

[rafibomb]

Albert Pujols probably starting at 1st for the Dodgers from here on out

 

[ten ocho recon scout]

11 minutes ago, True Grich said:

He is a homer. Last night he said, “it feels like the Dodgers are up 1-2.”

Thats why I wish I could have heard him the last few innings tonight. Last night before the comeback, he was starting the excuses, and it was entertaining.

Would like to have heard the deflatement in the 8th from him.

I was at the gym, and like 8 or 9 of us were huddled around the tv in the 8th. That rosario jack was fun. (I was the lone non dodger fan)

[Tank]

44 minutes ago, rafibomb said:

Bullpen game for the Dodgers tomorrow. Hopefully it doesn't go as well as the Braves' bullpen game tonight.

Not a fan of this strategy in the playoffs.

[ten ocho recon scout]

7 minutes ago, rafibomb said:

Albert Pujols probably starting at 1st for the Dodgers from here on out

 

Im one of those who doesnt like seeing anyone hurt. But turner is by far and away the guy I cant stand most on the dodgers. Dont know why, just have always hated that guy

[Duren, Duren]

So many fans left after the eighth, with the score the same as the night before. So much for the self proclaimed greatest fan base. I know from my own limited experience that getting out of that parking lot is scary with terrible lighting, and nightmare grid lock. But it's the playoffs and they came back in a similar situation the previous game. Front runners with little faith.

I got to admit I sometimes fixate on watching certain fans behind home plate in different ball parks.  With the best seats in the house I've noticed over the years that Mary Hart and entourage rarely stay for entire games, and usually disappear for three or four innings during the game as well. I think that they are as casual fans as you can find. The ballpark is just somewhere they go to socialize with the games just background amusement. Her husband rarely even watches and constantly is looking at his phone. Half the time none of them even have their head facing the action. But they will rise with others a couple of times and cheer, but never on their own. I doubt they even know final scores of games they go to. For whatever reason, they bug the hell out of me. 

[PattyD22]

4 minutes ago, Duren, Duren said:

But they will rise with others a couple of times and cheer, but never on their own. I doubt they even know final scores of games they go to. For whatever reason, they bug the hell out of me. 

I highly doubt Mary Hart’s husband remembers what he had for breakfast, let alone what the final score was.

He looks like he’s 5 days older than Christ’s sandals.

[rafibomb]

Just now, ten ocho recon scout said:

Im one of those who doesnt like seeing anyone hurt. But turner is by far and away the guy I cant stand most on the dodgers. Dont know why, just have always hated that guy

Muncy is at the top for me but Turner is pretty up there too.

[BTH]

1 hour ago, Stradling said:

This post aged poorly.  

I'm happy to be wrong.

The Braves offense clicking early helped, as Smyly was able to pitch with a lead.

[HanfordGuy]

4 hours ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

See

 

 

[Angel Oracle]

10 hours ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

I regret that i caught the second half of the game on the tv at the gym

Wish i could have heard charlie steiner the past few innings

Reading Plaschke and Simers should be fun enough.

[Angel Oracle]

9 hours ago, Duren, Duren said:

So many fans left after the eighth, with the score the same as the night before. So much for the self proclaimed greatest fan base. I know from my own limited experience that getting out of that parking lot is scary with terrible lighting, and nightmare grid lock. But it's the playoffs and they came back in a similar situation the previous game. Front runners with little faith.

I got to admit I sometimes fixate on watching certain fans behind home plate in different ball parks.  With the best seats in the house I've noticed over the years that Mary Hart and entourage rarely stay for entire games, and usually disappear for three or four innings during the game as well. I think that they are as casual fans as you can find. The ballpark is just somewhere they go to socialize with the games just background amusement. Her husband rarely even watches and constantly is looking at his phone. Half the time none of them even have their head facing the action. But they will rise with others a couple of times and cheer, but never on their own. I doubt they even know final scores of games they go to. For whatever reason, they bug the hell out of me. 

You mean you don’t like exiting into a two lane residential street on the west side?  
 

Angel Stadium access >>>>>> Chavez Latrine access

Edited October 21, 2021 by Angel Oracle

[Angel Oracle]

Rosario es en fuego, 10 hits already in 4 games.   Just gift wrap the NLCS MVP.

Braves pen = normal wear and tear.

Dogs pen = nearing the end of a marathon.

Dogs fan, don’t even start about missing Muncy!   Braves have been without Soler and his .882 OPS after being acquired.

Edited October 21, 2021 by Angel Oracle

[arch stanton]

2 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

You mean you don’t like exiting into a two lane residential street on the west side?  
 

Angel Stadium access >>>>>> Chavez Latrine access

The last time I was in the Latrine parking lot there was a group of streakers. It was 1976 but definitely memorable

[Angel Oracle]

10 hours ago, Justin said:

He is a homer but I mostly can't stand him because he is just so damn boring. 

His voice is better suited for being an ESPN reporter.

[Angel Oracle]

10 hours ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

Thats why I wish I could have heard him the last few innings tonight. Last night before the comeback, he was starting the excuses, and it was entertaining.

Would like to have heard the deflatement in the 8th from him.

I was at the gym, and like 8 or 9 of us were huddled around the tv in the 8th. That rosario jack was fun. (I was the lone non dodger fan)

I’ll never forget being at a friend’s place two years ago when Howie hit the grand salami.   The place next door drowned out the neighborhood with groans.  

[AngelsFaninGA]

Happy to be wrong. That said, they were in this exact same position last year, also coming off a convincing Game 4 win. 

[Justin]

1 hour ago, Angel Oracle said:

His voice is better suited for being an ESPN reporter.

His voice is better suited for the 1 AM SportsCenter when you’re trying to fall asleep.