The MLB Thread

[Allan]

That was Panesar-esque....., third of the night, and fourth of the series.....

 

An unwanted record...

[Allan]

Heyward continues to struggle in this series, he's now 0 for 12 in the 3 games.

[Allan]

Aaahhh, fucksticks. Giants win 3-2 to take a 2-1 series lead.

 

We're our own worst enemy in this series.

 

Far too many errors, swinging at pitches way outside the zone too often and no one stepping up to carry the team the way young Posey has for the Giants.

 

We're missing Chipper and Prado big time, and tonight showed that we'll miss Wagner in game 4 and beyond, if we get there.

[WrongIslander]

Giants pitching has been the story so far but their bull pen are less than stellar, I'd be worried if I were them. Phils Yanks again? Certainly are looking the class of the field thus far.

[Allan]

Giants pitching has been the story so far but their bull pen are less than stellar, I'd be worried if I were them. Phils Yanks again? Certainly are looking the class of the field thus far.

 

Both sides have pitched well on the whole. The Giants have probably had the better of the starters, but the Braves have edged the relief side of things.

 

The obvious differences between the sides have been the errors, and the lack of a bat in the Braves lineup.

 

It certainly looks like Phillies Yankees again. I hope that someone can crash the party though.

[Allan]

Phillies take an early lead against the Reds, courtesy of a throwing error by Orlando Cabrera.

[WrongIslander]

It's Lee v Big Dave again isn't it?

 

If the Rays win that series then they have the best shot to spoil the party I'd say.

 

Still think the Phils beat all comers though this year.

[Allan]

It's Lee v Big Dave again isn't it?

If the Rays win that series then they have the best shot to spoil the party I'd say.

 

Still think the Phils beat all comers though this year.

 

Yep, should be a corker.

 

If the Phillies do get through to the World Series, then the home advantage they'll have will give them the edge. They don't lose often in the hitter friendly Citizens Bank Park.

[Allan]

Phillies go 2-0 up on a reviewed Chase Utley solo shot.

[Allan]

Cole Hamels has thrown a complete game shut out to guide the Phillies to a 2-0 win against the Reds tonight. The Reds are victims of a 3 game sweep that puts the Phillies into the NLCS.

[Haan'sThunderbolt]

I'm trying to get into the game, anybody recommend any reading? I've heard about a Ken Burns film...and I believe there are a few books comparing cricket and baseball.

[RedKnight]

Cole Hamels, my boy.

[Reacher]

I'm trying to get into the game, anybody recommend any reading? I've heard about a Ken Burns film...and I believe there are a few books comparing cricket and baseball.

 

This, think of taking an interest next season.

[WrongIslander]

It is as you would expect very Mets orientated but "The Bad Guys Won" is an absolutely brilliant representation of what the worst and best of baseball can be.

[Allan]

Derek Lowe faces Madison Bumgarner in game 4 between the Braves and Giants tonight.

 

It's put up or shut up for the Braves, as they look to send the series back to San Francisco for game 5.

 

Brooks Conrad has been benched in favour of Troy Glaus tonight.

[Allan]

Scoreless after 2, though the Braves pick up the first hit of the night courtesy of a Jason Heyward single. We did manage to load the bases with 2 outs, after Glaus reached on a throwing error, and Rick Ankiel walked, but a lazy fly ball from Derek Lowe ended the inning.

[Allan]

A sac fly from Brian McCann to score Omar Infante gives the Braves a 1-0 lead after 3.

[Allan]

A solo blast from Cody Ross squares the game at 1-1 in the top of the 6th. That was the first hit for the Giants as well.

[Allan]

Brian McCann nudges the Braves ahead in the bottom of the 6th with a solo shot to right field.

[Allan]

The Giants have tied things up again thanks to yet another Braves error, the second of the game for Alex Gonzalez. 2-2 in the top of the 7th. Giants have the bases loaded with just 1 out.

[Allan]

Giants now lead 3-2 going into the bottom of the 7th. Cody Ross with his 2nd RBI of the night.

 

The Braves have work to do to stay alive in this series.

[Allan]

Heading into the 9th now with the Giants still up 3-2.

[Allan]

Into the bottom of the 9th, last chance saloon for the Braves. Still 3-2 Giants.

[Guest ShoePiss]

Enjoying this play off series.

[Guest ShoePiss]

Class, winning both away games.