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teqp · 30 October 2017, 03:11 PM

I'm I the only one watching the World Series? Whether you love the game or not, you just have to love this series. Absolutely incredible what both teams have been doing in this series. Ups and downs for both teams and neither team giving up. Whether you are cheering for the Astros or Dodgers, this is too fun to watch.

Go Dodgers!

Cru Jones · 30 October 2017, 03:37 PM

For sure, an exciting series, as has been the entire playoffs!

That being said, the number of home runs is out of control. And it seems that the reason is due to equipment: the baseballs are slicker. Yes, both teams play under the same conditions, but it's not how they played all year, it's not how the pitching staffs were constructed and it's not how individual pitchers have evolved over their careers. Darvish, for example, whose best pitch is a slider, has been neutralized. Giles for Houston has been impacted, too.

Change is okay. But, the World Series isn't the place for it, IMHO.

https://www.si.com/mlb/2017/10/29/wo...-kenley-jansen

THC · 30 October 2017, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

For sure, an exciting series, as has been the entire playoffs!

That being said, the number of home runs is out of control. And it seems that the reason is due to equipment: the baseballs are slicker. Yes, both teams play under the same conditions, but it's not how they played all year, it's not how the pitching staffs were constructed and it's not how individual pitchers have evolved over their careers. Darvish, for example, whose best pitch is a slider, has been neutralized. Giles for Houston has been impacted, too.

Change is okay. But, the World Series isn't the place for it, IMHO.

https://www.si.com/mlb/2017/10/29/wo...-kenley-jansen

Totally agree here... I have been an avid MLB fan my whole life, but something is off this year, for sure.

And yes, Go Stros

Houstongator · 30 October 2017, 05:43 PM

Go Stros

dberman3 · 30 October 2017, 08:48 PM

Great series. Great post season.

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brandrea · 30 October 2017, 08:54 PM

It's the most entertaining baseball i can remember seeing in a long time

offrdmania · 30 October 2017, 11:24 PM

Professional sports is about generating profits and since the last couple World Series have had lower than usual ratings, maybe this is a way for the MLB to cash in. I have read many articles so far about the balls and pitchers from both sides are having a hard time having their pitches break like they used to leaving the ball over the plate, right in a hitters "sweet spot".
It has been a very exciting series no doubt, but to have this many home runs only half way through the series is very suspicious. I looks like a home run derby.

BristolCavendish · 31 October 2017, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

That being said, the number of home runs is out of control.

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Originally Posted by offrdmania

It has been a very exciting series no doubt, but to have this many home runs only half way through the series is very suspicious.

I have been an MLB fan since the time I was 8. At one time, strike-outs were viewed as a flawed effort on the part of the batter. Today KOs are accepted providing the power numbers/HRs are there.

Babe Ruth redefined MLB back in the 1920s when they went from a 'dead ball' to a 'live ball' (one more tightly stitched). Baseball fans dig the 'long ball' (aka home runs) and that will never change because it adds a certain drama to the game.

uscmatt99 · 30 October 2017, 11:33 PM

Fantastic series so far. Both bullpens drinking from the bottom of the well, great hitters on both teams, neither of which gives up. I only wish I lived on the west coast so I could get more than 5 hours of sleep between the finish of the games and waking up for work!

TheVTCGuy · 31 October 2017, 01:10 AM

I’m not even a baseball fan but find myself riveted to this series!

Bigblu10 · 31 October 2017, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I’m not even a baseball fan but find myself riveted to this series!

Definitely a good one so far, even if you don't have a dog in the fight!

Tri-Tip · 31 October 2017, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I’m not even a baseball fan but find myself riveted to this series!

Me too!

GerardoG · 31 October 2017, 02:30 AM

GREAT games!!!! Looking forward to Tuesday!!!!

KrismanX · 31 October 2017, 02:53 AM

Definitely some fantastic sporting. I’m not much of a baseball guy but daaamn!

camoedoutlander · 31 October 2017, 03:14 AM

some of the best baseball i've seen in years!

AzPaul · 31 October 2017, 05:21 AM

Back and forth like no series I can remember.
Like two evenly matched fighters trading shots.

AzPaul · 1 November 2017, 01:58 PM

Really looking forward to Game 7
What a contrast in style these two teams are.
In the three games the Dodgers have won, their pitching allowed only 4 runs.
In the three games the Astros have won, their pitching allowed 21 runs.

GB-man · 1 November 2017, 02:01 PM

As a Yankee fan I usually stick to the American League teams but I'm rooting for LA this year. Zero tolerance for Gurriel.

teqp · 1 November 2017, 02:33 PM

Another good game, not as exciting as game 5 with the lead changes, but still fun to watch. Looking forward to tomorrow and hope it's a good game.

Go Dodgers!

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Zero tolerance for Gurriel.

Agree on that note!

RW16610 · 2 November 2017, 07:54 AM

The big game's tonight! Can't wait to see what happens.

gmh1013 · 2 November 2017, 08:47 AM

Not a baseball fan myself but this is the first WS ive watched since 1978....go astros

RXAPPP · 2 November 2017, 09:42 AM

WORLD Series..... oh you mean North America....

GB-man · 2 November 2017, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RXAPPP

WORLD Series..... oh you mean North America....

Feel free to bring a team over and challenge

For the record they’ve been holding it since the late 1800s so it’s not as if there were other competive baseball leagues at the time.

Houstongator · 2 November 2017, 01:59 PM

We win

teqp · 2 November 2017, 02:03 PM

Still a great series, even though the Dodgers lost. Congrats to Houston and its fans! Well deserved, they were the better team tonight without question.

GB-man · 2 November 2017, 02:07 PM

Great job by Morton closing that game out. Congrats to Houston.

GerardoG · 2 November 2017, 02:35 PM

Investr · 2 November 2017, 02:36 PM

Super happy for Stros fans!!! I'm kind of a fair weather baseball but went to the ALCS Game 7 in Htown for the experience (I'm 2 hours away). MM Park was an insane asylum, and the fans were crazy passionate. This really reminds me of when New Orleans Saints won the Super Bowl following Hurricane Katrina. Lots of Houston members here so congrats to all of y'all, you deserve it!!!

texasmade · 2 November 2017, 02:46 PM

Astros!!!!!!

Alexwwjd · 2 November 2017, 02:47 PM

Astros!!!

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30 October 2017, 03:11 PM	#1
teqp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Phil Location: SoCal Watch: 116613LN Posts: 3,052	World Series - What a series! I'm I the only one watching the World Series? Whether you love the game or not, you just have to love this series. Absolutely incredible what both teams have been doing in this series. Ups and downs for both teams and neither team giving up. Whether you are cheering for the Astros or Dodgers, this is too fun to watch. Go Dodgers!

30 October 2017, 11:24 PM	#7
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,998	Professional sports is about generating profits and since the last couple World Series have had lower than usual ratings, maybe this is a way for the MLB to cash in. I have read many articles so far about the balls and pitchers from both sides are having a hard time having their pitches break like they used to leaving the ball over the plate, right in a hitters "sweet spot". It has been a very exciting series no doubt, but to have this many home runs only half way through the series is very suspicious. I looks like a home run derby. __________________ TRF Member 11738

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KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Definitely some fantastic sporting. I’m not much of a baseball guy but daaamn! __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

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AzPaul 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,899	Back and forth like no series I can remember. Like two evenly matched fighters trading shots. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

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AzPaul 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,899	Really looking forward to Game 7 What a contrast in style these two teams are. In the three games the Dodgers have won, their pitching allowed only 4 runs. In the three games the Astros have won, their pitching allowed 21 runs. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

30 October 2017, 03:37 PM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,303	For sure, an exciting series, as has been the entire playoffs! That being said, the number of home runs is out of control. And it seems that the reason is due to equipment: the baseballs are slicker. Yes, both teams play under the same conditions, but it's not how they played all year, it's not how the pitching staffs were constructed and it's not how individual pitchers have evolved over their careers. Darvish, for example, whose best pitch is a slider, has been neutralized. Giles for Houston has been impacted, too. Change is okay. But, the World Series isn't the place for it, IMHO. https://www.si.com/mlb/2017/10/29/wo...-kenley-jansen

30 October 2017, 05:43 PM	#4
Houstongator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: jb Location: Texas Posts: 2,259	Go Stros

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dberman3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Doug Location: Jupiter Posts: 420	Great series. Great post season. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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30 October 2017, 11:33 PM	#9
uscmatt99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,036	Fantastic series so far. Both bullpens drinking from the bottom of the well, great hitters on both teams, neither of which gives up. I only wish I lived on the west coast so I could get more than 5 hours of sleep between the finish of the games and waking up for work!

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TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I’m not even a baseball fan but find myself riveted to this series!

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GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	GREAT games!!!! Looking forward to Tuesday!!!!

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camoedoutlander "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: baton rouge Posts: 53	some of the best baseball i've seen in years!

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GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	As a Yankee fan I usually stick to the American League teams but I'm rooting for LA this year. Zero tolerance for Gurriel. __________________

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RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,203	The big game's tonight! Can't wait to see what happens.

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gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	Not a baseball fan myself but this is the first WS ive watched since 1978....go astros

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RXAPPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Blue Planet Watch: 5 Posts: 1,201	WORLD Series..... oh you mean North America....

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Houstongator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: jb Location: Texas Posts: 2,259	We win

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teqp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Phil Location: SoCal Watch: 116613LN Posts: 3,052	Still a great series, even though the Dodgers lost. Congrats to Houston and its fans! Well deserved, they were the better team tonight without question.

2 November 2017, 02:07 PM	#26
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Great job by Morton closing that game out. Congrats to Houston. __________________

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