World Series Game 7: No Tomorrow

[staz]

The National League Champion Los Angeles Dodgers will host the American League Champion Houston Astros for a baseball game to be played at Dodger Stadium.

The winner of this game will subsequently be known as the Major League Baseball World Champions for the 2017 season.

Discuss.

 

[rlsb]

This will be the 11th November World Series game, and probably the last one with the implementation of earlier season starts and talk of a shortened season (barring rain outs, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, etc.). For those who enjoy an endless summer, it's sad to see the season end.
The home team and the road team have each won five November World Series games in the past. The Dodgers will break the tie tonight behind Darvish. Also, the NL team has won 6 of these past contests thanks in large measure to the Diamondbacks and Cubs.

 

[finnVT]

For a series with two teams I don't really care about and still haven't developed a rooting interest for, this has been a surprisingly awesome and engaging series. It deserves a game 7, and I'm glad it'll get one.

 

[Was (Not Wasdin)]

For a series with two teams I don't really care about and still haven't developed a rooting interest for, this has been a surprisingly awesome and engaging series. It deserves a game 7, and I'm glad it'll get one.

Seconded. When the Sox are not in it, it helps to have watchable games, and this whole series has been enjoyable to watch.

 

[singaporesoxfan]

I'd say from a neutral fan perspective, 2015-2017 has been the most entertaining 3-year World Series stretch I can remember

 

[loshjott]

First ever WS Game 7 at Dodger Stadium.

 

[VORP Speed]

 

[LesterFan]

 

[drbretto]

Well, who's he picking for game 7 then? So I can place my bets.

 

[TheYaz67]

Hey, when you slashed .455/.576/.795/1.372 in actual played World Series games, you get a pass if you have no skill in prognosticating other peoples performances in the World Series....

 

[drbretto]

Watching the reply of last night's game this morning, and it looks like Ortiz is picking LA for game 7, which is good because I'm rooting for Houston.

 

[InsideTheParker]

Hey, when you slashed .455/.576/.795/1.372 in actual played World Series games, you get a pass if you have no skill in prognosticating other peoples performances in the World Series....

Thanks for the excellent summary, sir! You are correct, of course.

 

[Spacemans Bong]

I'd say from a neutral fan perspective, 2015-2017 has been the most entertaining 3-year World Series stretch I can remember

Was 2015 that entertaining? I guess if one enjoys watching the Mets throwing up all over themselves.

Kinda nice after the gong show that was the World Series of the 2000s to have from 2011 on: 7 games, 4 games (I am OK with this), 6 games, 7 games, 5 games, 7 games, 7 games.

 

[donutogre]

2014 was pretty damn good too, IMO.

 

[Spacemans Bong]

Bumgarner coming out of the bullpen was only the second time I've heard a collective "Oh...fuck" from a crowd in an elimination game, the first being Pedro coming out of the bullpen against the Indians in 1999.

 

[E5 Yaz]

Not that either team needs added incentive tonight, but Jansen's "the Astros don't have a chance" talk was duly noted in the Houston clubhouse

 

[BoSox Rule]

I'd say from a neutral fan perspective, 2015-2017 has been the most entertaining 3-year World Series stretch I can remember

I know you said 3 years, but then we can go back to 2013 for selfish reasons, and then 2014 with the Royals and Giants was just a great series. Excellent 5 year run.

 

[staz]

My eyes will be focused on Darvish. He gave up no more than 1 run in each of his 5 starts before G3, but 5 in each of his 2 starts just prior to that streak. Was G3 just a hiccup or a trend? In any event, his leash will obviously be short tonight.

 

[judyb]

I suspect singaporesoxfan confused the 2015 series with the 2014 one.

 

[loshjott]

Hey, when you slashed .455/.576/.795/1.372 in actual played World Series games, you get a pass if you have no skill in prognosticating other peoples performances in the World Series....

Those are just insane numbers. Thanks, Papi.

 

[Jim Ed Rice in HOF]

Well, who's he picking for game 7 then? So I can place my bets.

Instead of betting against Ortiz, you should bet with this guy. 6-6, made $8MM last night on a $6MM bet and is letting the $14MM ride tonight.

https://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2017/11/1/16592488/world-series-gambler-14-million-game-7-winning-every-game-dodgers-astros

 

[drbretto]

What do you do if you lose? Go "easy come easy go" and go on with your life? Or suicide?

 

[BaseballJones]

Hey, when you slashed .455/.576/.795/1.372 in actual played World Series games, you get a pass if you have no skill in prognosticating other peoples performances in the World Series....

Holy crap that's incredible.

2004: 13 ab, 3 r, 4 h, 1 2b, 0 3b, 1 hr, 4 rbi, 4 bb, .308/.471/.615/1.086
2007: 15 ab, 4 r, 5 h, 3 2b, 0 3b, 0 hr, 4 rbi, 2 bb, .333/.412/.533/.945
2013: 16 ab, 7 r, 11 h, 2 2b, 0 3b, 2 hr, 6 rbi, 8 bb, .688/.760/1.188/1.948
TOT: 44 ab, 14 r, 20 h, 6 2b, 0 3b, 3 hr, 14 rbi, 14 bb, .455/.576/.795/1.372

I mean....that's....ridiculous.

So he can say whatever he wants on TV.

 

[SemperFidelisSox]

Keuchel K’s Seager with the tying run on base in the bottom of the 9th for the win.

 

[E5 Yaz]

What do you do if you lose? Go "easy come easy go" and go on with your life? Or suicide?

Ask Donnie Moore.

Well, you can't ... but, if you could ...

 

[drbretto]

Man, you are an artist.

 

[BJBossman]

I'd say from a neutral fan perspective, 2015-2017 has been the most entertaining 3-year World Series stretch I can remember

2001-2003 was pretty good too.

Mostly better played ball.

Especially 2016, which was one of the sloppier series we've seen.

And guys didn't jog around the infield with 2 outs in game 7.

 

[Jim Ed Rice in HOF]

What do you do if you lose? Go "easy come easy go" and go on with your life? Or suicide?

The guy must have had a pretty good bankroll available to start with so I doubt he'd be suicidal. I would imagine he'd be somewhat pissed if he lost though.

 

[Curt S Loew]

Ask Donnie Moore.

Well, you can't ... but, if you could ...

Donnie BET on the games, too? Oh boy, no wonder.....

 

[glasspusher]

I would be so down with Darvish striking out Gurriel every time he faces him.

 

[fineyoungarm]

This will be the 11th November World Series game, and probably the last one with the implementation of earlier season starts and talk of a shortened season (barring rain outs, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, etc.). For those who enjoy an endless summer, it's sad to see the season end.
The home team and the road team have each won five November World Series games in the past. The Dodgers will break the tie tonight behind Darvish. Also, the NL team has won 6 of these past contests thanks in large measure to the Diamondbacks and Cubs.

Instead of starting the season in February or reverting to 154 games - here's an idea - each team has to schedule at home five days with two games. They could be called double headers - or something like that. It could even be required that the games be played back to back and one admission would get both games. AND, if the first game starts, say, around 3 pm - it could be called a twinight double header. Or something like that. The regular season would end with a week left in September.

 

[fineyoungarm]

Donnie BET on the games, too? Oh boy, no wonder.....

It almost sounds as if he was a troubled soul.

 

[The Big Red Kahuna]

I would be so down with Darvish striking out Gurriel every time he faces him.

I kinda want him to launch a HR, run the bases, and then upon reaching home, bow towards the pitchers mound like 15-16 times...

But I’m also kind of an asshole.

 

[Al Zarilla]

Even though it was ALCS, I thought they’d maybe sneak Papi’s homer to tie it in 2013 ALCS game 2. Not to be.

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

First pitch has to be Koufax

 

[fineyoungarm]

Have now tuned into Fox to understand why this is a big game.

 

[E5 Yaz]

First pitch has to be Koufax

Nah, he's got the sixth inning

 

[fineyoungarm]

First pitch has to be Koufax

Should be, Bob. He's so darned reclusive.

 

[E5 Yaz]

I would be so down with Darvish striking out Gurriel every time he faces him.

So .... once?

 

[BJBossman]

I kinda want him to launch a HR, run the bases, and then upon reaching home, bow towards the pitchers mound like 15-16 times...

But I’m also kind of an asshole.

Not quite as specific, but i'd love to see how everyone reacts if Gurriel were to hit one into another zip code.

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

Papi refused to make a pick

 

[staz]

Papi picked the Red Sox to win tonight

Love that man.

 

[E5 Yaz]

Papi refused to make a pick

Sharps warned FOX to keep him from doing so

 

[BoSox Rule]

Papi picks the Red Sox.

 

[Mugsy's Jock]

Why do anthem singers often pronounce it “perolous night”?

 

[fineyoungarm]

Why do anthem singers often pronounce it “perolous night”?

That's wrong?

 

[fineyoungarm]

Joe - let's be clear - it is not a shame that one team has to lose.

 

[strek1]

After the series is over I never want to see another Youtube commercial

 

[Al Zarilla]

Game 7. The Red Sox four WS before they ended their drought were all seven game series. When they decided to win three World Series, none had to go seven.

 

[LogansDad]

I can't believe how pumped I am for this. Please be a great game.