Baseball

[smc]

Yes, every team has a moment like this in its history, but I'm still wondering, since it hasn't been mentioned:

Who among the Phillies fans here can admit that last night's win hinged largely on the god-awful call of home plate umpire Jeff Nelson on Halladay's bunt?!

[dauls]

Originally Posted by smc

Yes, every team has a moment like this in its history, but I'm still wondering, since it hasn't been mentioned:

Who among the Phillies fans here can admit that last night's win hinged largely on the god-awful call of home plate umpire Jeff Nelson on Halladay's bunt?!

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[smc]

Well, the Yankees tonight have scored their only run (thus far) on one of the worst calls I've seen by a home plate umpire in years. A Lewis pitched bounced in front of the plate, hit Nick Swisher's shin, and reversed direction away from catcher Bengie Molina. Swisher collapsed in pain until he realized that the umpire had called it a wild pitch, allowing A-Rod to score from third.

I almost agree with Jon Smoltz in the broadcast booth, who said that instant replay should be extended to run-scoring plays.

The Rangers responded, though, with 4 runs in their half of the inning. It's 5-1 now, heading into the 7th.

I love watching the Yankees squirm.

[shadows]

BOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!

The Texas Rangers are now going to the 2010 World Series! They defeated the Yankees 6-1. A-Roid struck out to end the game. It couldn't have happened to a bigger jerk.

What a good game!

[transjen]

Well so far i have one correct pick in the world series, rember before the end of the season i picked Phillies vs Rangers
Philliefan Jen

[dauls]

Originally Posted by smc

I love watching the Yankees squirm.

Originally Posted by shadows

A-Roid struck out to end the game. It couldn't have happened to a bigger jerk.

Fortunately the missed Swisher HBP didn't affect the final result. It's great to see the Rangers beat those damn Yankees.

At the start of the season I wonder how many baseball fans picked Texas as their 2010 AL Champs?


Now for Roy Oswalt in Game 6. Has Manuel's odd midweek decision to use Oswalt from the bullpen taken too much out of him?

[Lord.Steve]

Although I'm not a Rangers fan.. I do like seeing the NYY lose

[smc]

Originally Posted by dauls

At the start of the season I wonder how many baseball fans picked Texas as their 2010 AL Champs?

Now for Roy Oswalt in Game 6. Has Manuel's odd midweek decision to use Oswalt from the bullpen taken too much out of him?

Actually, dauls, three of five Boston Globe baseball writers picked Texas to win the division. It's pretty odd for anyone to go so far as to predict post-season outcomes before the start of the season.

Manuel's "odd midweek decision to use Oswalt" is only one of several highly questionable calls by Manuel. For instance, why didn't he have Jimmy Rollins bunt the runner over from second to third, with no outs late in that game?

Of course, since I'm rooting for the Giants, I would like his streak of dumbness to continue.

[smc]

Originally Posted by transjen

Well so far i have one correct pick in the world series, rember before the end of the season i picked Phillies vs Rangers
Philliefan Jen

I remember, Jen. I hope your record stays at 1-1, though.