tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post666034813091588871..comments2024-03-29T09:17:11.602-04:00Comments on The Heath Post: League Championship Series: Day FourGoHeathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-31765642398980991042020-10-16T11:38:42.190-04:002020-10-16T11:38:42.190-04:00At this very moment, I am receiving a call from Oa...At this very moment, I am receiving a call from Oakland, California, on my home line. Unless that's Sen. Harris, it's got to be Bob Melvin.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-64125441538436030022020-10-16T09:50:27.968-04:002020-10-16T09:50:27.968-04:00I am rooting for the Dodgers and the Rays.I am rooting for the Dodgers and the Rays.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-2062936650210977872020-10-15T22:16:48.650-04:002020-10-15T22:16:48.650-04:00So the Dodgers are going to lose this series. But...So the Dodgers are going to lose this series. But they did score 11 runs in one inning yesterday, so they have that consolation.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-79232068535175791592020-10-15T22:09:39.921-04:002020-10-15T22:09:39.921-04:00Now I see why the Dodgers stuck with Kershaw. The...Now I see why the Dodgers stuck with Kershaw. Their relief pitcher, Brusdar Graterol, quickly gives up a single and a double, and Atlanta leads 5-1. As in Game One, the Dodgers' bullpen has imploded in a late-game situation.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-86678448783202257192020-10-15T22:05:44.400-04:002020-10-15T22:05:44.400-04:00Dodger management, apparently not realizing that M...Dodger management, apparently not realizing that Marcell Ozuna homered the last time he came to bat, leaves Kershaw in to face Ozuna again. Ozuna promptly smacks a double to center to score Freeman, and the Braves lead 3-1. At this point -- about four batters too late -- the Dodgers finally pull Kershaw.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-31388357504554829982020-10-15T21:58:06.476-04:002020-10-15T21:58:06.476-04:00Let's emphasize that point: The Dodgers are a...Let's emphasize that point: The Dodgers are about to go down 3-1 in this series because Bryse Wilson, in the eighth start of his career, pitched better than Clayton Kershaw, who is headed to the Hall of Fame.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-2789974231907328242020-10-15T21:57:21.068-04:002020-10-15T21:57:21.068-04:00Freddie Freeman, who is much better than anyone on...Freddie Freeman, who is much better than anyone on the Dodgers (with the possible exception of Mookie Betts), slams a double to right. Acuna scores, and the Braves lead 2-1. Kershaw is now on pace to take the loss, while Bryse Wilson is on pace to take the win.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-30950597829984284892020-10-15T21:54:27.190-04:002020-10-15T21:54:27.190-04:00Ronald Acuna, who is better than anyone who plays ...Ronald Acuna, who is better than anyone who plays for the Dodgers (with the possible exception of Mookie Betts), leads off the bottom of the sixth by beating out an infield hit, and then scooting to second on a throwing error.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-10520892121558587192020-10-15T21:46:43.696-04:002020-10-15T21:46:43.696-04:00Wilson mows down the Dodgers 1-2-3 in the 6th, and...Wilson mows down the Dodgers 1-2-3 in the 6th, and the score is still 1-all.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-89619068931401126542020-10-15T21:43:08.542-04:002020-10-15T21:43:08.542-04:00The Braves started this game with Bryse Wilson, a ...The Braves started this game with Bryse Wilson, a 22-year-old who has only started seven games in his entire big league career. So far he's thrown five innings and allowed only one hit. That's a disaster for the Dodgers, who had a pitching matchup that was very much in their favor, but did nothing with it.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-18437788343644308532020-10-15T21:25:33.092-04:002020-10-15T21:25:33.092-04:00If the Dodgers plan to win the 2020 World Series, ...If the Dodgers plan to win the 2020 World Series, they better win this game. I believe Houston can fight back from being down 3-0. I do not think the Dodgers can come back from being down 3-1.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-74845239254154230622020-10-15T21:22:30.852-04:002020-10-15T21:22:30.852-04:00Anyway, Kershaw is pitching tonight and the Dodger...Anyway, Kershaw is pitching tonight and the Dodgers need him to be better than usual.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-60794963333123161512020-10-15T21:21:28.575-04:002020-10-15T21:21:28.575-04:00The Dodgers have won the NL West eight years in a ...The Dodgers have won the NL West eight years in a row, and have not won the World Series, and Clayton Kershaw bears a great deal of responsibility for both of those facts. In the regular season, Kershaw is one of the greatest pitchers of all time -- he has a record of 175-76, with an ERA of 2.43. In the post-season, he is 11-11 with an ERA of 4.23.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-88434355993333186392020-10-15T21:18:17.000-04:002020-10-15T21:18:17.000-04:00Meanwhile, in Arlington, the Dodgers and the Brave...Meanwhile, in Arlington, the Dodgers and the Braves are tied at 1 in the bottom of the fourth. You won't be surprised to know that each team has hit a solo home run.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-3778219548586740022020-10-15T20:45:32.727-04:002020-10-15T20:45:32.727-04:00In the bottom of the ninth, Carlos Correa whacks a...In the bottom of the ninth, Carlos Correa whacks a home run to dead center field to win the game for the Astros. For the second day in the row, Houston beats Tampa Bay 4-3.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-90754875702238334892020-10-15T20:37:52.392-04:002020-10-15T20:37:52.392-04:00The Rays did not hit a home run in the top of the ...The Rays did not hit a home run in the top of the ninth, so they didn't score. Houston can now win the game in the bottom of the ninth.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-25160407038829910552020-10-15T20:24:38.322-04:002020-10-15T20:24:38.322-04:00Rays and Astros still tied at 3 going into the 9th...Rays and Astros still tied at 3 going into the 9th. We will probably keep going until one team or the other hits a home run.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-89116832209768032062020-10-15T20:05:34.727-04:002020-10-15T20:05:34.727-04:00You have to remember that baseball today basically...You have to remember that baseball today basically consists of two teams playing Home Run Derby with each other. In the top of the 8th, Ji-Man blasts a pitch deep into the right field bleachers, and the game is tied at 3. The Devil Rays have three runs on three solo homers.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-71957572598401586972020-10-15T19:47:48.021-04:002020-10-15T19:47:48.021-04:00Houston still leads 3-2 in the bottom of the 7th.Houston still leads 3-2 in the bottom of the 7th.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-61112737617902475532020-10-15T18:48:18.209-04:002020-10-15T18:48:18.209-04:00Randy Arozaranea, the Rays' left fielder, whac...Randy Arozaranea, the Rays' left fielder, whacks his sixth home run of the post season to right center field. Astros lead 3-2 in the top of the 5th.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-8805512626523281192020-10-15T18:19:12.271-04:002020-10-15T18:19:12.271-04:00In the bottom of the third, Michael Brantley singl...In the bottom of the third, Michael Brantley singles in two runs and the Astros take a 3-1 lead.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-21892527030485607492020-10-15T17:58:18.413-04:002020-10-15T17:58:18.413-04:00In the top of the third, Brandon Lowe homers to ce...In the top of the third, Brandon Lowe homers to center and the game is tied at 1.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-45353758195131483952020-10-15T17:33:06.466-04:002020-10-15T17:33:06.466-04:00George Springer leads off the bottom of the 1st wi...George Springer leads off the bottom of the 1st with a home run, and the Astros lead 1-0.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.com