2018 MLB Season

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Alieberman wrote:Dodgers are in need of some fielding practice
Kershaw isn't pitching great either. He tends to choke during the playoffs. When the opposing pitcher goes yard you know you are in trouble.
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Catintheheat wrote:
Alieberman wrote:Dodgers are in need of some fielding practice
Kershaw isn't pitching great either. He tends to choke during the playoffs. When the opposing pitcher goes yard you know you are in trouble.
His defense sure didn't help him out and I thought he got squeezed by that ump who he has had run-ins in the past. Anyway, nice that Dodgers mounted a comeback and put a scare into the Brewers.

Need to split on the road so hoping Ryu pitches big time today.
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Stayed up past 2:00am last night to watch the Dodgers squeak out a must have win to tie the series at 2-2.

Have to admit the Brewers look more looser and confident so the Dodgers need Kershaw to pitch the game of his life today otherwise I have a bad feeling this series is over.

Chi - you guys still want Manny? ;)
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EastCoastCat wrote:Chi - you guys still want Manny? ;)
I don’t. But Cashman doesn’t consult me.
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Is this Manny's "standard act"? Have to admit with him being in Baltimore I have not paid too much attention to him as they are rarely on TV. I have not heard much about him as a player other than he is really good but nothing about his antics on the field and vs other teams.
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Coop Cat wrote:Is this Manny's "standard act"? Have to admit with him being in Baltimore I have not paid too much attention to him as they are rarely on TV. I have not heard much about him as a player other than he is really good but nothing about his antics on the field and vs other teams.
He had one run in Baltimore where he purposely swung and threw his bat at a third baseman which was weird.

He seems to get "bratty" when he's not playing well. That's what I've noticed.
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EastCoastCat wrote: Have to admit the Brewers look more looser and confident so the Dodgers need Kershaw to pitch the game of his life today otherwise I have a bad feeling this series is over.
Dodgers win and Kershaw came through - 7 innings, 1R, 3H, 9 SO's and retired the last 13 he faced. Finally some good swings by the offense to drive home key runs.

Now just need to win 1 of 2 in Milwaukee.
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Boston/Los Angeles. Biggest likely ratings MLB could want minus a Dodgers/Yankees matchup. Kershaw is inconsistent as hell in the postseason. He has 8 games of 1 run or less and 5 games of 6 runs or more, both postseason records. I think Boston in 6.
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MrBug708 wrote:Boston/Los Angeles. Biggest likely ratings MLB could want minus a Dodgers/Yankees matchup. Kershaw is inconsistent as hell in the postseason. He has 8 games of 1 run or less and 5 games of 6 runs or more, both postseason records. I think Boston in 6.
God I hope not.

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Obviously game 1 is critical but I'd sure like to see Price in Game 2 down 0-1 so Kersh better have his A game tonight.

Other thoughts...

- I'm sure we will hear a lot of that nauseating "Beat LA" chants from the originators

- On the flip side I'm expecting a standing ovation from the Boston crowd when Roberts is introduced tonight

- Machado & Sale have a little history. Last year Machado slid into Pedroia hard and screwed up his knee and Sale threw a pitch behind his back a week later that prompted a post-game expletive rant from Machado.

- Will Kimbrel continue tipping his pitches? And why the fuck did an ex-Dodger Greg Gagne let Cora know???

- Weather. The Dodgers haven't played in cold weather yet in these playoffs. It will be in the 40's in Boston while it will be in the 80's in LA this weekend.

- Both teams hit right-handers better than left-handers coming into this series. All 4 starters in the next 2 games will be left-handers.

- No DH in the NL park. Will be interesting to see how Cora gets Martinez into the starting line-up and who will need to sit.
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Big win!

Going to Game 5 on Sunday!
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If Boston ends up losing, Ian Kinsler (CDO / ASU) will be the new Bill Buckner.
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Nice bullpen work LA.
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I don't follow baseball at all, but had to see what was up with this tweet
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Peace out Dodgers
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