This. That was the most savage, perfectly executed pitch I’ve seen.
Would have been even more legendary if the ALCS went differently. The big comeback from the brink of eliminations vs Oakland was just one series too soon, and they corrected that in 2004.
That was a sweet one to cap an unbelievable ALCS. After 2004, anything was possible. But Detroit’s rotation was seriously daunting, and I remember thinking before the playoffs began that of all the likely opponents the Tigers would be the toughest. Sure enough that was a great series.
Never noticed the little nod, that is freaking fantastic.
My first thought too, partly cos I was there. The deafening silence at the Coliseum was beautiful.
A million times yes to this.
I remember pacing around my apartment that night and learning my downstairs neighbor was an Oakland A's fan after I shouted my happiness.
I have never been more nervous watching a sporting event than that one. I was supposed to be at Fenway for that game, but missed it because of the rainout, as I had to be back at work (catching my 6am flight after being at Game 4 did not feel good). I had to go pick up my car from getting fixed and I had a VHS tape in to record it, and swapped out a second tape once it was like 3 hours in, just in case. Turned out I needed all of it. What a game.
You’re right. I was confusing it with the ground rule double. I was at game 6 and it was the most toxic atmosphere I’ve ever witnessed at a sporting event. They knew it was over already.
That pitch remains the wildest I can recall seeing. Was watching that game live and just shocked at what he there. Man did I love him when he was going well.Not a meaningful game or out by any means, but it has to be mentioned since the pitch itself should really be the first thing you think of when you hear Daniel Bard's name.
The pitch he threw for the strikeout for the second out of the inning was even nastier. Unhittable, and perfect timing, as with one out, Oakland has a great chance to tie or win if they can just put the ball in play. But Lowe says no.
I swear, the instant he let that pitch go, I said to myself "he ain't hitting that!". Probably wishful thinking as much as anything, but it was a hell of a pitch.
Agreed. That was an amazing moment. For one millisecond or nanosecond or whatever between the instant the ball hit the glove to the time the ump started his arm in motion, my mind thought "holy crap they just won the series"
