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Dystopian Future

8:02

I really thought that was gone off the bat for Freeman. Ball just didn't carry on that did it?

Craig Edwards

8:02

ball isn't juiced in playoffs conspiracy. Usually easy to hit out to right in Atlanta, too.

John

8:03

If the nationals win and Astros lose, are they the new WS favorite given easier NL path?

Craig Edwards

8:04

Ask Dan, but Yankees probably?

Morbo

8:04

The weather is also cooler in October so

That could contribute to the ball dying in the outfield like it did this spring

Alfredo

8:04

Think Snitker will be 2nd guessed for not starting Tomlin?

Craig Edwards

8:04

Stats don't lie. Tomlin has pitched great if you don't consider context at all.

The Cardinals might have been actually hitting to the score.

Dystopian Future

8:05

Or, I'll try to put it a little more diplomatically and say that Helsley might not be in the game to try and keep controversy to a minimum and to try and not rile up some frustrated fans. Not implying that it's his fault in any way, mind.

Craig Edwards

8:05

I don't think Shildt is very concerned with the Braves fans. If he felt like it were important to Helsley.

Ryan

8:05

Only 90.3 mph on the exit velo.

Craig Edwards

8:05

guess it wasn't hit that hard.

8:06

Why is Paul DeJong taking a first pitch strike down the middle?

Dystopian Future

8:07

Remember when Paul DeJong got some early MVP buzz three weeks into the season?

Craig Edwards

8:07

Yes. I wrote about it. A HBP might have slowed him down some, but I also think hunting fastballs might have played a role.

Nathan

8:07

Earlier a friend and I were hoping to see a position player pitch in this game for ATL. Not going to happen. We wondered if it had ever happened in postseason play... seems unlikely.

Craig Edwards

8:07

Not sure.

Belli Flop

8:08

Remember when Jack Flaherty wasn't good for the first part of the season?

Craig Edwards

8:08

I also remember that.

James

8:08

Cliff Pennington pitched for the Jays a few years back in the postseason!

Craig Edwards

8:08

ah yes.

Hire Joe Morgan?

8:09

Who's the best bet on the guy the Cardinals invent for next season?

Craig Edwards

8:11

Assuming we aren't talking about Dylan Carlson, they don't have a ton of candidates who haven't made the majors, yet. Arozarena, Lane Thomas, Sosa, etc.

Morbo

8:12

Hire Joe Morgan, does Nolan Gorman count?

Craig Edwards

8:12

He's still a ways away.

Dystopian Future

8:12

Austin Romine pitched for the Yankees vs Boston last year right?

Craig Edwards

8:13

And it is Genesis Cabrera to end the game. The Cardinals are going in reverse order.

Morbo

8:14

Tommy Pham trade is still feeling very lopsided

Craig Edwards

8:14

It still is.

Dystopian Future

8:14

Genesis Cabrera should've been pitching in the third inning.

Craig Edwards

8:14

That's a good point.

EonADS

8:14

Romine gave up the homer part of Brock Holt’s cycle, yes.

Kiermaier's Piercing Green Eyes

8:15

Tommy Pham deal completely ruined my expectations for what trades to consolidate your 40-man look like.

Hire Joe Morgan?

8:15

We need a rally to take us through first pitch in the second game. Otherwise, there'll be a gap.

Craig Edwards

8:15

Is that really what we want?

Let alone, need?

This is Lude-i-cris

8:15

We do not

Dystopian Future

8:17

The Braves are seriously not letting Brian McCann hit? Come on.

Craig Edwards

8:17

Let everybody play.

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