Hi all. Here's how I saw game 6 of the World Series that recently ended. In spite of a bad call from the umps and an even worse review that didn't change it, Anthony Rendon managed to "cowboy up," as the 2004 Red Sox put it. His 2-run home run in the top of ...
Only Injured Scherzer can Trump President’s Appearance; Astros now up 3-2 in Series
Hi all. Here's how I saw Sunday night's game 5 of the World Series. While President Trump attended the game, his name wasn't on every lip as it usually is with this most controversial president. The man who trumped Trump was the injured Max Scherzer, whose replacement lost game 5 to Houston, 7--1. ...
World Series now Even Steven; Cole Train Leaving from Platform 1
Hi all. Here's how I saw last night's 4th game of the World Series and how I see the next act in the annual autumn passion play. The Astros, who looked finished after losing the first 2 games in Houston have now squared accounts by winning games 3 and 4. Last night's game ended in an ...
Greinke and Company Quiet Baby Shark, at Least for One Night
Hi all. Here's how I saw last night's third game of the World Series. While it's adorable to watch a toddler dance to "Baby Shark," you have to figure it's the Astros' least favorite song. Thanks to the almost forgotten Zack Greinke, the Astros managed a 4-1 win to keep the crowd quiet and the Baby Shark dancing to ...
Another Tight World Series Pitching Duel … Until It Wasn’t
Hi all. Here's how I saw last night's second game of the World Series. I can't usually say that a 12--3 final score started out as another tight World Series game, but it happened this time with the Nationals defeating the Astros by that 12--3 score. After winning game 1 5-4, the Nationals ...
Soto and Zimmerman Derail the Cole Train
Hi all. Here's how I saw game 1 of the World Series last night, a 5-4 win by the Nationals over Houston. As good as Gerrit Cole has been since May 22, (19 wins and 6 no-decisions in 25 starts, no losses) he hadn't faced Juan Soto when Soto was on a roll--until last ...
MLB–Going about the Right Thing in the Wrong Way
Hi all. With some time before a handful of people watch the upcoming World Series, I wanted to fill you in on an idea which is now in the planning stages. If Major League Baseball (MLB) and Minor League Baseball (MILB) have their way, more than two score of small towns and cities won't have minor league ...
Bronx Fail, Yes–but Not Epic Bronx Fail
Hi all. While last night's loss that kept the Yankees out of the World Series was painful, there's no reason to believe it will be remembered 15 years from now. If you go back 15 years, (not recommended for Yankee fans) you find the ultimate Bronx Fail--the only team to have a 3 games ...
Wrong Night to Get Caught in Traffic
Hi all. Here's how I see baseball before game 6 of the ALCS. Time after time this year I've written about low-scoring games that lasted through 7 innings, then exploded in all directions. Friday night's game was the exception that proved the rule. All 5 runs in the Yankees' 4--1 win were scored in ...
Yankee Fans Making More of an Effort To Beat the Astros than the Team Is
Hi all. Here's how I see baseball through 4 games of the ALCS. In games 3 and 4, the Yankee fans have tried harder to psych the Astros than the team has tried to beat them. If possible, last night's 8--3 loss was more humiliating than the loss Tuesday night. ...