***OFFICIAL 2017 WORLD SERIES THREAD - Los Angeles Dodgers vs Houston Astros ***

[calculusdork]

Originally Posted by calculusdork

Dodgers gotta have Bellinger here or this game is toast

Man, he just can NOT lay off that curveball. Did nobody tell him to just go up there and take? You know that's the pitch you're going to get.

[ThaReal1]

Bellinger is completely lost tonight on the breaking ball. Kid is pressing hard. None of those were strikes

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[base set]

Originally Posted by ThaReal1

Bellinger is completely lost tonight on the breaking ball. Kid is pressing hard. None of those were strikes

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Maybe the term is "Rookie"

[jdandns]

Since those first two pitches that weren't close in Bellinger's first at-bat in this game were both called strikes, he hasn't been able to get back on track. Then again, he's a rookie and this is Major League baseball. Eventually they figure out how to pitch them all.

[houston31911]

Originally Posted by calculusdork

Uhhhhh, that's exactly what he was doing.

I'm not offended, but get real.

That's a pretty serious accusation from a 10 second clip. But you seem to be an expert.

[jdandns]

Between the knees. However they can get 'em!

[duwal]

Originally Posted by houston31911

Give me a break!! That's not what he was doing. Quit looking to be offended at everything.

This is the world we live in now. Years back fans would just see a player goofing off. Now you have people like calculusdork see it, analyze what his inner thoughts were and think well that has to be racist/prejudice. Suspend and condemn him!!

[calculusdork]

Originally Posted by houston31911

That's a pretty serious accusation from a 10 second clip. But you seem to be an expert.

You're not being objective.

EDIT: Also appears to say something like "chinito" ("Asian eyes") while doing it.

[NeedChapmans]

McCann not doing well back there at all. Two WP result in two runs, and both very bad technique.

[ThaReal1]

Originally Posted by base set

Maybe the term is "Rookie"

Yeah that's fine...it can very well be that. Does that not make my statement true? He is lost at the plate and those were all balls. As a dodger fan I'm not giving him a pass cause he's a rookie

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[NeedChapmans]

I'm at a loss for words here Dave ... what in the world?

[seabass97166]

Originally Posted by houston31911

Give me a break!! That's not what he was doing. Quit looking to be offended at everything.

Yeah right

[calculusdork]

Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

I'm at a loss for words here Dave ... what in the world?

Ugh. Maybe he's counting on Alex Wood to throw a CG SHO.

[ThaReal1]

Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

I'm at a loss for words here Dave ... what in the world?

This was a bad move

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[NeedChapmans]

Originally Posted by calculusdork

Ugh. Maybe he's counting on Alex Wood to throw a CG SHO.

Kind of my thought process here. Wood so much more likely to give you 4 than 7 ... why would you use Morrow in the 6th of a game you're down 2.

I get not having confidence in the rest of the non-Jansen pen but still. You can't avoid them and Morrow in three straight games?

[corndog]

Originally Posted by SDcardguy24

Just saw the video of Guirrel making slanted eyes joke in the dugout

Go Dodgers I guess.

I'm not seeing that at all. Looks something like he's saying "I'm in his head".
Of course with no context and a quick clip - it's obviously a racist insult and he should be fired and deported.

[NeedChapmans]

Roberts gonna get reamed for this if Altuve / Correa do somethin' here.

[calculusdork]

Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

Kind of my thought process here. Wood so much more likely to give you 4 than 7 ... why would you use Morrow in the 6th of a game you're down 2.

I get not having confidence in the rest of the non-Jansen pen but still. You can't avoid them and Morrow in three straight games?

Exactly.

I've suspected all along Roberts will throw Kershaw tomorrow if down 2-1.

[NeedChapmans]

Originally Posted by calculusdork

Exactly.

I've suspected all along Roberts will throw Kershaw tomorrow if down 2-1.

Makes the most sense based on this series of events.

[briscogun]

I wish the Dodgers woulda just let the Cubs win, this is too hard to watch them crap down their legs in the WS. I'd be happier if they were home watching, the stress and aggravation is too maddening for me...

When the Astros win they should name Roberts MVP.

[jdandns]

I think Roberts is also counting on his offense to come up with 7 or 8 runs in one of these games, and not need the bullpen to be especially sharp, especially if such an outburst is accompanied by a quality start.

Nice work from Morrow there.

[NeedChapmans]

I guess you go Stripling in the 7th and Cingrani in the 8th.

[jdandns]

Originally Posted by briscogun

I wish the Dodgers woulda just let the Cubs win, this is too hard to watch them crap down their legs in the WS. I'd be happier if they were home watching, the stress and aggravation is too maddening for me...

When the Astros win they should name Roberts MVP.

What if the Dodgers win, though?

[briscogun]

Originally Posted by calculusdork

Exactly.

I've suspected all along Roberts will throw Kershaw tomorrow if down 2-1.

That would be a horrible managers decision so, yeah, he probably will. It's not like Wood has been any good this year why use him on full rest...?

[briscogun]

Originally Posted by jdandns

What if the Dodgers win, though?

Hypothetical. Won't happen, no need to worry about it.