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Post by nowhereman on Oct 8, 2022 19:04:27 GMT -5
if the mariners hold on this is one of those huge momentum Ws that they can ride into Houston. to quote the late Dave Niehaus three more precious outs.
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Post by mikegarrison on Oct 8, 2022 19:09:04 GMT -5
if the mariners hold on this is one of those huge momentum Ws that they can ride into Houston. to quote the late Dave Niehaus three more precious outs. Nah. There is definitely no such thing as "momentum" between series. It can help with confidence and willingness to play hard even when down big, though.
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Post by bbg95 on Oct 8, 2022 19:09:27 GMT -5
From the earlier game, here is Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor saving a run with a spectacular defensive play in the 12th.
And here is the walkoff homer by Oscar Gonzalez in the 15th. Apparently, this was the first playoff game ever to be scoreless through 13 innings.
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Post by nowhereman on Oct 8, 2022 19:13:53 GMT -5
if the mariners hold on this is one of those huge momentum Ws that they can ride into Houston. to quote the late Dave Niehaus three more precious outs. Nah. There is definitely no such thing as "momentum" between series. It can help with confidence and willingness to play hard even when down big, though. I suppose. ftw.usatoday.com/2018/10/mlb-postseason-series-momentum
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Post by nowhereman on Oct 8, 2022 19:23:01 GMT -5
WOW. epic comeback complete.
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Oct 8, 2022 19:32:38 GMT -5
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Post by akbar on Oct 8, 2022 19:32:38 GMT -5
Love this new format.
Poor Jays.
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Post by mikegarrison on Oct 8, 2022 19:35:48 GMT -5
I thought that it would be a definite advantage to come in third in the the AL Wild Card rather than second, because Cleveland was going to be easier to play than Toronto. But as it happens, Cleveland won their series 2-0 and Toronto lost their series 0-2, so maybe I was wrong.
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Post by nowhereman on Oct 8, 2022 19:38:34 GMT -5
I thought that it would be a definite advantage to come in third in the the AL Wild Card rather than second, because Cleveland was going to be easier to play than Toronto. But as it happens, Cleveland won their series 2-0 and Toronto lost their series 0-2, so maybe I was wrong. thought the same.
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Oct 8, 2022 19:41:38 GMT -5
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Post by geddyleeridesagain on Oct 8, 2022 19:41:38 GMT -5
That game was batsh!t. I’m not sure how else to put it, honestly.
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Post by mikegarrison on Oct 8, 2022 19:43:21 GMT -5
That game was batsh!t. I’m not sure how else to put it, honestly. Mariners team motto is "Embrace chaos". This game showed why.
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Post by bbg95 on Oct 8, 2022 19:57:39 GMT -5
The Mariners haven't had much trouble winning first-round series in their history when they make the playoffs. Winning beyond that has been harder.
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Post by mikegarrison on Oct 8, 2022 19:59:57 GMT -5
The Mariners haven't had much trouble winning first-round series in their history when they make the playoffs. Winning beyond that has been harder. That means even less than the idea that they have momentum going into the series against Houston. People (especially in baseball) are great at spotting patterns, even when those patterns are based on data that is completely random. Houston is the clear favorite in the next series, but not because Mariners teams 20+ years ago lost in later rounds in the playoffs. Houston is the favorite because they are the best team in the AL and also have home field advantage for the series.
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Post by nowhereman on Oct 8, 2022 20:00:57 GMT -5
how bout the phillies against the mariners for all the marbles? that would be pretty sweet.
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Post by bbg95 on Oct 8, 2022 20:03:08 GMT -5
The Mariners haven't had much trouble winning first-round series in their history when they make the playoffs. Winning beyond that has been harder. That means even less than the idea that they have momentum going into the series against Houston. People (especially in baseball) are great at spotting patterns, even when those patterns are based on data that is completely random. Houston is the clear favorite in the next series, but not because Mariners teams 20+ years ago lost in later rounds in the playoffs. Houston is the favorite because they are the best team in the AL and also have home field advantage for the series. Of course it doesn't really mean anything. Just a comment about their history is all.
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Post by nowhereman on Oct 8, 2022 20:15:05 GMT -5
realistically i think seattle needs a couple more pieces of the puzzle to seriously contend with houston year after year. their lineup still leaves a bit to be desired. too many guys not even batting .200
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