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Ben Clemens

9:37

If it happens.

9:38

Like, these are the two most star-laden teams in the NL

And because of the ways they run their pitching staffs, they will both be going all out

Nick

9:38

Because I am a Mariners fan, I am not sure what these "playoffs" are that everyone is talking about. So, a different question: if we were assigning "natural rivals" to MLB teams based on their team names, would the Mariners' natural rival be the Pirates or the Marlins?

Ben Clemens

9:39

Oh wow.

Josh Herzenberg

9:39

Carson would've had a field day with this question

Ben Clemens

9:39

This is interesting. My first thought was of course the Marlins, because I think of mariners as the Samuel Taylor Colerige type.

9:40

But those weren't fishermen, really, I don' think.

Wire Fan

9:40

Is the winner of this series the NL Pennant favorite?

Ben Clemens

9:40

Yes.

BUT BACK TO TALKING ABOUT HYPOTHETICAL MASCOT RIVALRIES

(no, definitely this series winner will be favored)

Trent

9:40

Is it customary for players to replace their face divots in the outfield, like golfers replacing their divots on the fairway? (Asking for a friend named Jake Cave)

Dystopian Future

9:40

Well, Marlins are only dangerous if aggravated. I'd say the Pirates, since they're more of a general threat.

Ben Clemens

9:41

I'll go pirates, but the real thing I'm wondering about is other rivalries.

White Sox are clearly Red Sox, because I've done laundry before.

In Play, Dashed Dodger Hope(s)

Josh Herzenberg

9:42

Royals and Nationals

Ben Clemens

9:42

Excellent point there.

Dystopian Future

9:42

I'd say Royals and Yankees, but that works too

Belli Flop

9:42

Padres and Royals

Ben Clemens

9:42

Unclear. They were allied in Spain.

Josh Herzenberg

9:42

Yankees and Indians

Ben Clemens

9:43

Nationals and Yankees have to be interchangeable in these I think

Person

9:43

Reds vs. Yankees

stever20

9:43

how much better of a game 5 matchup could it be with Strasburg vs Buehler? About as good as you're going to get IMO.

Josh Herzenberg

9:43

100%

bosoxforlife

9:43

Buehler vs. Strasburg is must-see TV. Maybe, just maybe, the Nationals let Strasburg go really deep, like all the way.

Ben Clemens

9:44

Doolittle isn't having his best year but his fastball still looks fine to me offhand.

Dystopian Future

9:44

Would Diamondbacks and Rangers work?

Ben Clemens

9:44

Good enough. There are no outlaws or cowboys or anything to fight the rangers.

Josh Herzenberg

9:45

Though the Cowboys and the Rangers play next door to each other

Ben Clemens

9:45

That just amps up the excitement!

Wire Fan

9:45

Infield in with Judge batting. Hope the IF did a cup check before the game.

Ben Clemens

9:45

Yeah, that sounds not fun.

9:46

To whoever came up with this line of questioning: You are to blame for the fact that Sean Doolittle just had a huge inning and we didn't talk about it.

Josh Herzenberg

9:47

Muncy hit that ball 107 mph, 32 degree LA, .910 xBA

The wind, man.

Belli Flop

9:47

Cubs and Rangers

Ben Clemens

9:48

The Jellystone National Park Series

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