October 30, 20178 yr I blame the new slick balls for the crazy offense we’ve seen this series. This game pretty much confirms that NYT article.
October 30, 20178 yr QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Oct 30, 2017 -> 04:01 AM) I blame the new slick balls for the crazy offense we’ve seen this series. This game pretty much confirms that NYT article. Also blame the managers for abusing their relievers
October 30, 20178 yr QUOTE (Tony @ Oct 30, 2017 -> 05:55 AM) These guys are hitting one handed HRs....but the ball isn’t juiced. To be fair, it was by a physical freak over a very short (distance) porch
October 30, 20178 yr Schoenfield had this as the second best WS in the modern era (I guess since he started following the sport), trailing only the 1991 Twins/Braves. Last year's Cubs/Indians was second, largely because of Game 7, the comeback and historic nature of the Cubs or Indians finally winning I guess. Absolutely crazy though, Kershaw blowing 4-0 and 7-4 leads...the Dodgers getting off the deck when down 11-8 and 12-9, even the seemingly unhittable Jansen has been touched up for two homers in 4 IP this series. Would Hinch dare to go with Giles yet again...if they go into extras? Then Justin Verlander looming in Game 6 with his first chance to potentially clinch a World Series title on the road at Chavez Ravine. Not sure Vin Scully would have survived broadcasting this one. Edited October 30, 20178 yr by caulfield12
October 30, 20178 yr Now you have increased controversy with letting Gurriel play throughout the series without missing a game after taunting Darvish....if he scores the winning run here. OR NOT. 1:17 p.m. in the afternoon, China time. 10:17 p.m. in LA, game started at 5:00. 12:17 in Chicago...unfortunately, yet again the classic ending to a World Series game not being witnessed by thousands of kids out there. Edited October 30, 20178 yr by caulfield12
October 30, 20178 yr Man that is a big decision for Hinch pinch running for McCann. I think it is the right move though
October 30, 20178 yr I was wrong about LA winning. Kershaw is like baseball's version of Peyton Manning. Fantastic game, fantastic series.
October 30, 20178 yr Epic ass game. Dodgers have ended up two up for grab games that the Astros won. So many home runs, it's insane.
October 30, 20178 yr QUOTE (KagakuOtoko @ Oct 29, 2017 -> 11:49 PM) Epic ass game. Dodgers have ended up two up for grab games that the Astros won. So many home runs, it's insane. What about the last game the the Astros gave up 5 runs in the last inning after Morton was dominant? At any rate, you'd have to argue that Houston has taken 2 of the 3 toss-ups in the series. Not very many times the Dodgers blow a 3-1 lead late (Game 2) with Jansen in the pen...I think the Dodgers only had 3-4 games that they blew all season with the lead after the 8th inning, something like that. Their pen has been downright terrible. Meanwhile, the Stros have about 10 starters....so they can throw McHugh, Peacock and Musgrove out there for extended appearances. Never thought it would come down to those guys versus the likes of Stripling, McCarthy and Cingrani.
October 30, 20178 yr Did anyone get a Jermaine Dye vibe from Chris Taylor's hit to tie it up? It looked so similar to Dye's go-ahead single in game 4 of the 05 WS.
October 30, 20178 yr QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Oct 29, 2017 -> 10:43 PM) Check Fox when you wake up, this crazy game might still be playing. Holy s***! Woke up at 2 am, my Twitter timeline was mayhem, another classic. But the ball is not juiced.
October 30, 20178 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Oct 29, 2017 -> 11:13 PM) ...I think the Dodgers only had 3-4 games that they blew all season with the lead after the 8th inning, something like that... The Dodgers didn't lose a game when leading by 4 ALL YEAR... before tonight.
October 30, 20178 yr QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 30, 2017 -> 01:58 AM) Holy s***! Woke up at 2 am, my Twitter timeline was mayhem, another classic. But the ball is not juiced. Yeah man, this game was just f***ing nuts to watch. I'm pulling for the Dodgers but I'm glad I'm not emotionally attached or I would be bats*** crazy after that loss. I think it's time to start PED testing the baseballs. If you get a chance , check out Correa's HR. I kinda wonder if that ball had more height than distance. Not trying to take anything away from Correa but damn.
October 30, 20178 yr QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Oct 30, 2017 -> 03:08 AM) Yeah man, this game was just f***ing nuts to watch. I'm pulling for the Dodgers but I'm glad I'm not emotionally attached or I would be bats*** crazy after that loss. I think it's time to start PED testing the baseballs. If you get a chance , check out Correa's HR. I kinda wonder if that ball had more height than distance. Not trying to take anything away from Correa but damn. StatCast said it was the highest home run hit the entire season. Between that hit and the Puig check swing homer, something is going on. Minute Maid Park was the top pitchers park all year too.
October 30, 20178 yr @craigjedwards There have been two games in World Series history with 5 plays where win probability changed at least 25% Game 2, 2017 Game 5, 2017
October 30, 20178 yr If the world series turns out like this every year from a juiced ball,don't stop juicing it. These games have been so fun.
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