EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2004 A recent TWIB on ESPN Classic alerted me to this gem of a game, from 7/4/85. Mets @ Braves It was quite possibly the most insane game ever played. a 90 minute rain delay delayed the start of the game. Another delay for 41 minutes in the third. The Mets tied the game in the top of the 9th. Howard Johnson's two run home run gave the Mets the lead in the 13th. Terry Harper hit a two-run shot for the Braves to tie the game. The Mets scored a run in the 18th, and with two outs in the bottom of the inning, victory seemed assured. Then Rick Camp (career OBP: .109) tied the game with a two-out, two-strike home run. A five run outburst by the Mets in the 19th put them ahead again, but the Braves fought back, scoring two. Rick Camp again batted, and struck out with two on and two out to finally end the game, after 4am in the morning. The planned fireworks ceremony went off as scheduled, angering local residents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 4, 2004 Eh, I'm watching a MUCH better NY/Braves classic game on YES right now. Oh, how I despised the 80s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2004 The Yankees actually had the BEST overall record that decade. They just didn't win the title. The 80s were an odd year for championships. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2004 The Yankees actually had the BEST overall record that decade. They just didn't win the title. The 80s were an odd year for championships. No surprise AS despised the 80s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 4, 2004 The Yankees actually had the BEST overall record that decade. They just didn't win the title. ::Ahem:: < Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2004 Blame the divisional system. If the alignment in the 80s had existed in the 90s, the Yankees wouldn't have even made the playoffs in 96 or 2000. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 4, 2004 2000 was an ugly year. I don't think they even won 90 that year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2004 1980s World Series winners: Phillies, Dodgers, Cardinals, Orioles,Tigers, Royals, Mets, Twins, Dodgers, A's. Quite an ecletic assortment of teams...feels like the 2000s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2004 87 wins. And for all the bitching about parity that followed that season, I never saw a season in which competitive balance was so even. No team dominated that year. Its a damn shame the Mets had to spoil everything. A Yankees/Cardinals World Series would have kicked ass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 4, 2004 I'm gonna take this opportunity to comment on my game. I don't know guys, pinch hitter Paulie just struck out. It aint looking good. ::Laughs merrily:: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 4, 2004 Top of the order to start this inning. Hopefully we can make up this 3 run deficit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 4, 2004 Mark Wohlers is warming up in the pen! This can't be good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 4, 2004 First and second for Duncan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 4, 2004 Belliard dropped the ball! 1st and 3rd, one out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 4, 2004 Jim Leyritz is up. Damn. Better not get my hopes up. ::cackles:: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 4, 2004 THREE RUN HOMERUN! TIE GAME! You gotta love the King. He does that everytime I see this game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 4, 2004 Enter Sandman! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2004 Currently 1983, Phillies vs Orioles World Series Game 5 just started on ESPN Classic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 4, 2004 Hush. No one cares about 1980s World Series. We're heading to the top of the ninth! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 4, 2004 Andy Fox pinch runs for Cecil, and Strawberry hits an infield single. Bases loaded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2004 ::spears Anglesault:: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 4, 2004 GOD DAMNIT DUNCAN! Bottom of the ninth coming up, top of the Braves order. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 4, 2004 I case anyone cares, I legitmately don't remember anything after the Leyritz homerun, so I have no clue how or when this game ends. I know who wins (obviously) but thats it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 4, 2004 We're going to EXTRAH INNINGS~! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 4, 2004 Bases loaded for Boggs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2004 This is post-whoring of the highest magnitude Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2004 I've seen whores do less whoring than this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 4, 2004 Bases loaded walk! The moron walked Boggs! 7-6 Yankees! This is post-whoring of the highest magnitude Hey. Yankee games are one of the few things that make me happy anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 4, 2004 Klesko drops the ball. 8-6 Yankees. And this is no different than giving play by play during the play offs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted April 4, 2004 Two long fly balls to The Rock end the game YANKEES WIN~! Wetteland always had to make it dramatic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
