DMK October 21, 2023 Share October 21, 2023 I don’t understand why you would put turf if you have a roof that opens? Arizona I get, it’s a desert, not going to get a lot of rain but why not put in a dome, it would’ve been cheaper. Then you have the Rangers with their fancy new stadium with the retractable roof that’s hardly ever open because it’s hot AF, an area that gets plenty of rain, and they put in turf. 1 Link to comment
janeyjay October 21, 2023 Share October 21, 2023 (edited) 16 hours ago, sagittarius sue said: I look away when he's on screen so I don't have to see his smirking face. I was on the phone with my dad, filling him in on the brawl and Dusty's ejection when Altuve hit the HR -- I forgot momentarily that I was talking to my father and spewed some of my best profanity-laden phrases. I HATE that guy. Fortunately he knows I'm salty so no big deal. Also had choice words for Verlander and his smarmy-happy celebrating ass. That AZ/PHI game was terrific and fun to watch. Looking forward to tonight's matchup. Edited October 21, 2023 by janeyjay Double post OOPS 4 Link to comment
ebk57 October 22, 2023 Share October 22, 2023 They talked about the ugly turf - it has coconut shavings in it. I'm not sure why, but it does. They said the stadium tried real grass for a while, but since the roof was never open, it died. I don't understand why they couldn't open the roof during the day so some sun could get in, then close it a couple hours before game time to cool the building down. But then, I don't understand a lot of things. The field is still ugly. 2 Link to comment
DMK October 22, 2023 Share October 22, 2023 Not that there are many retractable roof stadiums that actually have real grass (just three that I can think of: TMobile, Minute Maid and whatever the new name of Milwaukee’s stadium is that I always forget), but that’s what I understand they do. Leave the roof open so it can get sun. If it rains, great, otherwise the sprinkler system feeds it. Link to comment
Jane Tuesday October 22, 2023 Share October 22, 2023 I have zero interest in watching an Astros vs. Phillies redux. Blech. 3 Link to comment
Carey October 22, 2023 Share October 22, 2023 I don't think I have zero interest in watching Houston win tonight, but if I could guess the future and/or look into it? All I can say is that I'm glad there's a decent SNF game on tonight as an alternative. To explain, I have less than zero interest in seeing Game Six concluding with ball 4 being called off of a pitch in the strike zone after the count gets to 3-2 for the 27th batter for Houston, in the bottom of the ninth inning (with Texas leading 1-0) after Nathan Eovaldi retires each of the first 26 Astros. Three minutes after Bochy argues prior to getting tossed, Altuve hits a ball 450+ feet and not in the foul zone. Yeah, if I can look into the future and that's the outcome that I witness, then I'll know not to turn on FS1 tonight Link to comment
mojoween October 22, 2023 Share October 22, 2023 Since I only pay attention to one team during the regular season and everyone else when the calendar turns to October, am I correct in feeling that this Phillies team is better than the 2022 Phils? 2 Link to comment
Carey October 22, 2023 Share October 22, 2023 I think they are. It does help that Harper is in better help & can contribute more this season. Furthermore, they'd actually have homefield against Houston if they win either one of their final 2 games scheduled in the league. That is crazy when you don't think it through; Texas would actually host Philadelphia if they somehow recover 1 Link to comment
shoregirl October 22, 2023 Share October 22, 2023 38 minutes ago, mojoween said: Since I only pay attention to one team during the regular season and everyone else when the calendar turns to October, am I correct in feeling that this Phillies team is better than the 2022 Phils? Yes. Their bullpen is probably better (especially when Kimbrel is not sucking) Stott and Turner at 2nd and short is a upgrade on Stott and Segura. Harper playing first has allowed them to keep Schwarber as the DH. Marsh and Rojas are both plus defenders, especially Rojas whose not hitting but is great defensively. Castellanos is having much better post season. Marsh and Stott have improved offensively. Bohm has gotten much better defensively. That being said games 3 and 4 were terrible and I have taken up stress crocheting to get me through how ever many more games they have left. (also if someone kidnaps Kimbrel so Rob Thompson can't put him in high leverage situations it definitely was not me 😂) 4 Link to comment
Lantern7 October 23, 2023 Share October 23, 2023 The Rangers blew a 2-0 lead, managed to draw even going into Game 7 . . . and they're bringing in Max Scherzer. Cut to every Mets fan mouthing "NO" while making various "don't do that!" arm gestures. The guy has too much bad karma attached to him. 5 Link to comment
Salacious Kitty October 23, 2023 Share October 23, 2023 Scherzer was a disaster in Game 3. I guess Houston has already punched their ticket to the WS. Link to comment
DoctorAtomic October 23, 2023 Share October 23, 2023 I would think he'd have a quick hook if the Rangers get into early trouble. Except for Eovaldi, everyone else should be available. 2 Link to comment
mojoween October 23, 2023 Share October 23, 2023 Someone said that Monty will for sure be available out of the ‘pen tonight. I really thought Philly was going to come out and mash the fuck out of the ball. What a bummer. Link to comment
ProudMary October 24, 2023 Share October 24, 2023 TWO LCS game sevens! You can't ask for better than that 😊 4 2 Link to comment
ebk57 October 24, 2023 Share October 24, 2023 39 minutes ago, ProudMary said: TWO LCS game sevens! You can't ask for better than that 😊 Indeed! (depending on who wins...) 1 Link to comment
Jane Tuesday October 24, 2023 Share October 24, 2023 First time in my life I've rooted for snakes. 😆 2 5 Link to comment
Salacious Kitty October 24, 2023 Share October 24, 2023 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Jane Tuesday said: First time in my life I've rooted for snakes. 😆 Me too! One of my Arizona nephews is texting me non-stop. 😄 Edited October 24, 2023 by Salacious Kitty 2 Link to comment
Jane Tuesday October 24, 2023 Share October 24, 2023 Just getting home and see that Jordan Montgomery came in and pitched two scoreless innings in relief. I'm so pleased that he's doing so well. He really went through it in the first half of the season with the Cards. 3 Link to comment
Carey October 24, 2023 Share October 24, 2023 It could be 23-6. That 27th out (with a lead) is the target period 2 Link to comment
ProudMary October 24, 2023 Share October 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, Carey said: It could be 23-6. That 27th out (with a lead) is the target period Yup. As of this moment, eight defensive outs to go! Link to comment
Jane Tuesday October 24, 2023 Share October 24, 2023 Commentators saying the Astros are "completely clear of the sign stealing scandal" while Altuve of all people is at the plate is an interesting take. Fuck that. 5 2 6 Link to comment
sagittarius sue October 24, 2023 Share October 24, 2023 18 minutes ago, Jane Tuesday said: Commentators saying the Astros are "completely clear of the sign stealing scandal" while Altuve of all people is at the plate is an interesting take. Fuck that. That reminds me I've been meaning to watch that Frontline episode from earlier this month, "The Astros Edge." I only caught a couple minutes, but the coverage seemed critical of the fact that nothing happened to the players involved. https://www.thirteen.org/programs/frontline/the-astros-edge-ky4pfl/ 2 Link to comment
Salacious Kitty October 24, 2023 Share October 24, 2023 I can't believe the announcers justified Abreu's deferred suspension. They had barely finished defending him when he plunked the first hitter he faced. Stay classy, Asstros. 🙄 4 3 Link to comment
sagittarius sue October 24, 2023 Share October 24, 2023 Too many hit batters in this series. I'm glad we're at the last inning! 1 Link to comment
Carey October 24, 2023 Share October 24, 2023 8 minutes ago, Carey said: Uh oh! Here they come! There's your jinx. You're welcome 3 Link to comment
ProudMary October 24, 2023 Share October 24, 2023 Congratulations to the AL Champion Texas Rangers! The nation, outside of East Texas, thanks you. 😊 6 1 5 Link to comment
Jane Tuesday October 24, 2023 Share October 24, 2023 That was glorious. And Monty ended up with the W! 4 1 1 Link to comment
sagittarius sue October 24, 2023 Share October 24, 2023 What a great sports day! The D'backs won, the Rangers won, and contrary to their usual practice on Monday Night FB the Vikings beat the 49ers! 2 1 Link to comment
Carey October 24, 2023 Share October 24, 2023 10 minutes ago, ProudMary said: Congratulations to the AL Champion Texas Rangers! The nation, outside of East Texas, thanks you. 😊 Not sure if you had a character limit there, ProudMary. I think you left out the viewers around the globe thanked the new AL Champions for 2023! 4 2 4 Link to comment
emma675 October 24, 2023 Share October 24, 2023 I keep my mouth shut during the regular series and into the playoffs because I'm some kind of jinx, but LFG Rangers! I'm in Dallas and I can hear celebrating all over my neighborhood, even in the rain. 4 2 Link to comment
Mean Machine October 24, 2023 Share October 24, 2023 I wonder if Mattress Mack will be raising prices soon. 5 Link to comment
Magog October 24, 2023 Share October 24, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Mean Machine said: I wonder if Mattress Mack will be raising prices soon. I much rather he get bent, get lost, & stay lost. I'm certain that we won't hear from him during the World Series. I don't even know who he's going to root for now. Edited October 24, 2023 by Magog Link to comment
jennifer6973 October 24, 2023 Share October 24, 2023 (edited) Congrats Texas, now I can root for the Washington Senators South in the World Series. Edited October 24, 2023 by jennifer6973 Link to comment
mojoween October 25, 2023 Share October 25, 2023 Love the Geico ads with Ken Griffey, Jr. “Got any bubble gum?” 1 Link to comment
Lantern7 October 25, 2023 Share October 25, 2023 “DIAMONDBACKS! RANGERS! Fifty-plus guys you’ve never known or cared about, and they’re here instead of the popular 100-win clubs!!!” Good luck to Fox trying to sell this World Series. 😈😈😈 3 7 Link to comment
voiceover October 25, 2023 Share October 25, 2023 “Snakes. Why’d it have to be snakes?!?” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🤣🤣🤣🤣 8 Link to comment
Salacious Kitty October 25, 2023 Share October 25, 2023 Yaaaaaas!!!!!!! Now on to the Rangers. Go Snakes! 2 Link to comment
Carey October 25, 2023 Share October 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, Lantern7 said: “DIAMONDBACKS! RANGERS! Fifty-plus guys you’ve never known or cared about, and they’re here instead of the popular 100-win clubs!!!” Good luck to Fox trying to sell this World Series. 😈😈😈 Texas wins. To be honest, there's no reason to have this year's World Series take place, period. Other than money, no need for it. It's a Rangers series win. Anything else is just silly. Man, I think I definitely will miss Chris Mad Dog Russo. BTW, had Philly not barfed like a champ, they ended up losing homefield. The only bad thing about Houston losing. Unless you love the Longhorn State Link to comment
Salacious Kitty October 25, 2023 Share October 25, 2023 Just now, Carey said: Texas wins. To be honest, there's no reason to have this year's World Series take place, period. Other than money, no need for it. It's a Rangers series win. Anything else is just silly. Man, I think I definitely will miss Chris Mad Dog Russo. BTW, had Philly not barfed like a champ, they ended up losing homefield. The only bad thing about Houston losing. Unless you love the Longhorn State Texas had home field regardless of the NL winner. 1 Link to comment
Carey October 25, 2023 Share October 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, Salacious Kitty said: Texas had home field regardless of the NL winner. Oh I knew that. It was crazy FWIW. Houston had homefield against Texas, who would've had homefield against Philadelphia, who would've had homefield against Houston, who would have had... Though it really didn't matter this series. Or in the LCS. Not sure what happened to Philly. Looked like Arizona advanced for nothing, but then whatever happened was dusted off. I think [if the fall classic takes place] that Texas wins every game that's played until they clinch the title. As mentioned, it was imperative for Houston to win one for Dusty since Bochy was experienced to where his AL entry would be the thing that hindered Houston from winning all the damn time. Looked great, then it looked dire, before they showed Planet Earth that they are for real. TBH, 2024 shows up. Texas will not be done yet Link to comment
Salacious Kitty October 25, 2023 Share October 25, 2023 Texas and Snakes have very similar trajectories this season. It will be closer than you think. Vamos Serpantes! 2 1 Link to comment
jennifer6973 October 25, 2023 Share October 25, 2023 I like this series match-up, it's got all I have ever wanted...... Bryce Harper w/o a World Series ring. 1 1 7 Link to comment
mojoween October 25, 2023 Share October 25, 2023 I’ll watch, because I can’t not, but I hate them both and hope they both lose. I seriously cannot root for either of those teams. I can’t even be happy for Monty because fuck Brian Cashman. 1 Link to comment
Court October 25, 2023 Share October 25, 2023 On 10/24/2023 at 12:12 AM, emma675 said: I keep my mouth shut during the regular series and into the playoffs because I'm some kind of jinx, but LFG Rangers! I'm in Dallas and I can hear celebrating all over my neighborhood, even in the rain. Yessss. I grew up in Texas and even with that lead, I refused to celebrate unti that final out. I couldn't quite believe it! So excited. 2 Link to comment
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