10/12 NLDS Game 5 Cubs (Hendricks) vs DB's Nats (Gio) 7 pm TBS

[NotSoSober]

yo dodgers:

 

Cubs walking in to LA hungover as horsefeathers while red ass Lackey is ready to start game 1

 

don't be silly...we'll be walking in with swome sagger

 

[Brian]

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[Janelle-Alexis]

The longest 9-inning game in NL and postseason history and somehow it felt longer.

[We Got The Whole 9]

What did you do on the plane?

 

I resisted the urge to pay for Wifi(which only would've stressed me out no matter what) and watched downloaded episodes of Narcos.

Yeah I probably would've caused some turbulence on that plane from sheer nervous energy

[Aaron_Kennelly]

1. Game 7

2. Game 4 Giants

3. This

4. Game 1 Giants

5. Game 1 Dodgers

 

It's fun that we have actual lists of our favorite playoff games. And they can be debated. And World Series games can be left off of those lists. Also Bryzzo is still under control until 2022.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Me, having avoided social media during the game and trying to understand if this is a Frasier gif party or a Seinfeld gif party:

 

[toonsterwu]

Well, that was one weird, long game.

 

At the end of the day, I thought the Cubs chances increased exponentially when Gio Gonzalez was the starter instead of Tanner Roark. With the way the bats had been scuffling, Roark, I thought, might've given us more problems. A 4 pitch guy who has solid enough command, mixes it up, and had a strong 2nd half? I thought that might've given the Cubs some trouble. I've never liked Gio Gonzalez's "effective wildness".

 

A lot of interesting calls in the game, particularly the Baez backswing (will be interesting to see what the league eventually says, as the rulebook seems to be clear on it), but the Cubs gutted out a tough win after being down early, and the Cubs move on. I've oddly been positive about the Cubs chances against the Dodgers in the playoffs, and I still feel that way. I imagine Quintana goes Game 1, with Lester Game 2? Dunno, as tough as the Dodgers are on paper, I feel like the Cubs can wear them down enough. That said, Dodgers pen has been lights out. Gonna be a good series.

 

I seriously hope they make a chance to the pen. Granted, there's not that many moves available, so really, I'm looking at Hector Rondon and/or Koji Uehara (if he's ready). There's no point to carry Lackey AND three lefties (a bit more justification for the 3 lefties, particularly if Montgomery becomes the only long man).

[itisallpartoftheplan]

If I heard the stat right...The Cubs are the first team in LDS history not to homer in any of their 3 wins.

 

Contreras and Rizzo hrs came in game 2 loss.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

i blacked out and woke up outside

 

Okay, Jon Lester.

[Epsteenie]

Is Ian Happ still on the team? Don't laugh, I'm drunk.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Did not think I'd stress this much over a playoff game after they won a World Series last year. Playoff baseball is so incredibly draining.

[Epsteenie]

Did not think I'd stress this much over a playoff game after they won a World Series last year. Playoff baseball is so incredibly draining.

 

Ditto. I was totally fine for games 1-3. 4 was bad, but this was like game 7 all over again.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

The Nationals' 5th inning:

 

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[BCVM22]

Highlights, NLDS-CLINCHING HIGHLIGHTS HERE, highlights.

 

[Cubswin11]

I’m still giddy, lol Dusty

 

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Did not think I'd stress this much over a playoff game after they won a World Series last year. Playoff baseball is so incredibly draining.

 

Honestly, I'm still there. If the Blackhawks are any indication, it'l take a few years.

[philosophizer75]

What a weird and terrible game of baseball. At least the cubs won, bring it on LA.

[wvcbxl]

I knew this thread would be a fun read when I checked the box score this morning. ;)

(I'm not watching a 2am-6:30 am game)

 

:flythew: and on to LA.

[davell]

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So awesome

[17 Seconds]

ernie johnson's call of the final out was garbage

[Cubswin11]

ernie johnson's call of the final out was garbage

[badger]

 

So awesome

 

This is beyond awesome

[doublebubble]

Also, while I am thrilled it helped the cubs win, I totally agree that the plays where someone’s foot comes off the bag for a split second shouldn’t be overturned because that’s just too small a detail.

100% agree with all of this

 

at least Rizzo didnt Kent Hrbek the guy...