2015 MLB Postseason Thread

• Commander of Awesome

  

  Granted I have not followed MLB at all this season (fuck the dolans). But how in the world do the Pirates have the second best record in baseball, and have to play a 1 game playoff?
• Mulva

  

  Commander of Awesome;1755864 wrote:Granted I have not followed MLB at all this season (fuck the dolans). But how in the world do the Pirates have the second best record in baseball, and have to play a 1 game playoff?

  For the same reason a 7-9 NFL team can host a playoff game. Because it's more important to reward teams for being the best in a certain geographic area than it is to reward teams for just being the best.
• Mulva

  

  This game might be over already.
• like_that

  

  Mulva;1755868 wrote:This game might be over already.

  Bit of an overreaction.
• Ironman92

  

  Pirates a touch nervous looking.
  
  At no point have I thought Cole was a good matchup for that young fastball hitting lineup.
• like_that

  

  [h=1]COLE'S FIRST-INNING STRUGGLES CONTINUE[/h]
  The Cubs jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the NL wild-card game over Gerrit Cole and the Pirates thanks to Kyle Schwarber's RBI single. Cole entered the start with a 3.94 ERA in the first inning this season, compared to 2.35 in all other innings. Follow live
• Mulva

  

  like_that;1755869 wrote:Bit of an overreaction.

  Cubs have posted shutouts in 6 of Arrieta's last 12 starts. 2 of them were against the Pirates. He gave up a total of 4 runs (3 earned) in 5 starts against them this year.
  
  All I said was "might", but would it really surprise you?
• Ironman92

  

  Mulva;1755873 wrote:Cubs have posted shutouts in 6 of Arrieta's last 12 starts. 2 of them were against the Pirates. He gave up a total of 4 runs (3 earned) in 5 starts against them this year.
  
  All I said was "might", but would it really surprise you?

  It would me. If the playoffs weren't different Kershaw would have led the Dodgers much more in the postseason.
  
  What Arrieta has done is amazing....but this is different. I expect him to be very good still (7 1/3 2 ER)
• Ironman92

  

  Holy Hell...I'll guess 480 feet and into the river.
  
  Cole is not ready for this stage.
• Ironman92

  

  Terrible AB by Walker
• Ironman92

  

  This ump has rung up 2 in row with runner on....both pitches not even touching K zone....terrible. Pirates aren't getting any help at home. The HP ump seem to be out of his league here.
• Ironman92

  

  Well....that is it. Pirates had him and Marte wasn't patient and hits into the GIDP. Why Bryant was where he was and snagging that shot by Polanco was a back breaker.....had a good chance for 2+ runs that inning.
  
  I will now officially calling this game over.
• Mulva

  

  Gerrit Cole. What a tool. Pitch better next time.
• Ironman92

  

  Sean Rodriguez....douchebag of the month. Good God
• superman

  Hey, look at that, no class from the Pirates. Shocking/s
• Ironman92

  

  Arrieta has allowed 3 hits at 107 mph or above and Pirates hit 3 in a row 107-107-107 and another 109.....cannot catch a break and Bryant has been perfectly positioned twice to make 3 outs on those 4 rockets.
• SportsAndLady

  

  Pittsburgh is trash. They deserve to be out in 1.
• Ironman92

  

  Going to be crazy in Chicago this next series.
  
  You going to get anywhere near it S&L?
• Ironman92

  

  Arrieta classy interview.
• SportsAndLady

  

  Ironman92;1755895 wrote:Going to be crazy in Chicago this next series.
  
  You going to get anywhere near it S&L?

  Same philosophy for the Blackhawks- I'll go and take advantage of the great partying opportunity. But I won't cheat for the Chicago teams. Not a bandwagoner.
• Ironman92

  

  SportsAndLady;1755898 wrote:Same philosophy for the Blackhawks- I'll go and take advantage of the great partying opportunity. But I won't cheat for the Chicago teams. Not a bandwagoner.

  Bandwagon? Lol.....you live there, just wondering if you were going to take advantage of a pretty exciting event.
• SnotBubbles

  

  I haven't been this hungover at work in a looooong time.
  
  Great win. I feel bad for the Pirates. 2nd best record in MLB and they're done.
  
  With that said, onward we go! Time for the Cardinals, the one team I truly despise.
  
  This Cubs team is going to be scary over the next few years.
• QuakerOats

  Commander of Awesome;1755864 wrote:Granted I have not followed MLB at all this season (fuck the dolans). But how in the world do the Pirates have the second best record in baseball, and have to play a 1 game playoff?

  
  It is ridiculous; if they are going to have 2 wild card teams, it has to be at least a 3 game set. Otherwise, drop the second wild card team, and the 4 teams in each league play 7 game series' --- that's how you find out which team, overall, is the best.
• SportsAndLady

  

  Ironman92;1755905 wrote:Bandwagon? Lol.....you live there, just wondering if you were going to take advantage of a pretty exciting event.

  I know you weren't implying that...I just didn't want to be confused with a bandwagoner lol
• QuakerOats

  Ironman92;1755884 wrote:This ump has rung up 2 in row with runner on....both pitches not even touching K zone....terrible. Pirates aren't getting any help at home. The HP ump seem to be out of his league here.

  
  There must have been a dozen pitches well off the plate that he got a strike call on. This is a pitcher that doesn't need help, so if he gets those calls you may as well hang it up.