EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 The announcers seemed VERY concerned about Smoltz's health. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 I hope Smoltz's arm falls off and he passes out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 It's obvious that Smoltz is hurt and the Braves are in serious trouble if they advance because it's clear that he's playing injured right now. Getting eliminated tomorrow may end up being beneficial to Smoltz in the longrun, although I'm sure that's not what he wants at this point. He's certainly not as effective as he's been when he's actually healthy, and one has to wonder what would have happened had the one and two hitters gotten on for the Cubs in the ninth. As it turned out, I thought they really played hard until the last out instead of just rolling over and moving onto game five, mentally. A pretty good game, and the Braves got some breaks which ended up making the difference. Farns doesn't get hurt and I say Chipper doesn't hit that second homer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 Anyone else think that if the Cubs or Sox get into the World Series that some of their fans will "Celtic Pride" one of the other team's star player? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony149 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 The NL games were great today. The ending of the Giants/Marlins was fantasic! It's amazing how the Giants nearly tied the game the way the Marlins took the lead -- running into the catcher. I'm especially excited that the 3 teams I'm rooting for, the Braves, Cubs (grew up watching the Braves & Cubs on TBS & WGN) & Marlins (underdog factor and Pudge is a former TX Ranger) are still in it. As the playoffs started I thought the Giants would beat the fish -- boy was I wrong. Smoltz being hurt would be a huge blow; I'm sure the bullpen could survive game 5 against the Cubs, but after that I'm not sure. Outside of the starters the Braves bullpen is shaky. If the Braves do advance -- or even tomorrow -- I could see a starter (Maddux or whoever is able to pitch) being used as the closer. Maddux could do it for game 5; it wouldn't be the first time he did that in the playoffs either. The NLCS should be interesting. If the Braves win, its 50/50. It seems like they have trouble with FL anytime they play. If the Cubs win, I also feel that's a toss-up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iliketurtles 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 Damn, this Oakland/Boston game has gotten REALLY good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tpww7 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 Boston gets two gifts this inning, even though no one should of scored. Damn Nomar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Winter Of My Discontent Report post Posted October 5, 2003 The umpires hosed the A's on that call...absolutely terrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 Man, this is turning into another great game...first SF vs Marlins and now this, what a great day of baseball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iliketurtles 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 Did the announcer just compare this game to the "WWF"? LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tpww7 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 I heard them say WWF but not about what.. Were they comparing the amount of fuck ups in this game to the fuck ups in the WWF? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tpww7 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 Boston just got out of a huge jam....now please HIT THE BALL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 Nah, probably the interference and the whole "rough and tumble" nature or something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 I'll just say neither team deserves to win tonight. The A's have had a ridiculous amount of mental errors and the Red Sox got lucky on the interference call and their childish behavior is a sign of a desperate team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Winter Of My Discontent Report post Posted October 5, 2003 Boston isn't even close to being in the A's league, the only thing holding them doing is some bad luck. Pitching wins baseball games, and no one does that better than the A's. Just wait till the Red Sox go to their bullpen, the A's will pull this one out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 I tuned in just in time to see those two controversial plays, and I must say while the first was pretty justified (he was just trying to block the plate it seemed), the second one was clearly interference and should've gone in the A's favor. Oh well, I see the A's pulling this one out. To me, the A's and Marlins look like the best teams thus far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 Great pitching duel, back and forth with a nice play there by Timlin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 Timlin does a repeat of his 8th inning catch, 1 out in the top of the 9th, 1-1 tied game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 base hit for Varitek! Adrian Brown in to pinch run now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 Double Play by Oakland, up comes Todd Walker as a PH with 2 out in the bottom of the 9th and in comes Ricardo Rincon for Oakland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 Walker pops up and we're headed to extra innings once again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tpww7 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 Now I dont have to sleep tonight..so let the game go to 3 AM again, it'd be fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iliketurtles 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 Boston just wont' die, brotha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tpww7 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 And he stttttruck him out! Damnit Sox..SCORE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 I cannot even tell you how much a Braves-Marlins, Yankees-A's LCS pairing would turn me off these playoffs. The A's are the only team I'd be even half-interested in seeing win; the rest I absolutely can't stand...and they all would have eliminated a team I would've loved to see win the entire thing. Jeff Loria is an absolute asshole, and I will be rooting against the Marlins harder than I rooted against Art Modell and the Ravens 3 years ago (not that that did any good...). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 Here's hoping the Sox can actually find their bats again...yeesh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iliketurtles 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 Alright, that's the 2o3483098 time the A's have fucked up...TAKE ADVANTAGE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tpww7 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 ERROR # 5! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 Oakland error...must mean the Sox are scoring, since they can't seem to score when they get hits. EDIT: HOW was that scored a hit?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted October 5, 2003 Errors are just killing the A's..tsk tsk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
