How About Those Royals!

[t-tom]

Well that got out of hand quick!

[JavaBrewer]

We were rooting on the Giants until we saw Finnegan throw last night. Sure it didn't work out for him tonight...but dang he's 21. You go kid!

Ok so I lied. I am still rooting the Giants, wife is non committal. We hope to see Finnegan for years to come. Well I have also been a huge fan of 'The Freak' (Lincecum), I like the guys who bend the stereotype. I think his career is coming to a close for physical reasons. Love his moxy none the less.

[Tobra]

No kidding

I quit watching baseball when they cancelled the World Series due to greed about 20 years ago. About 4 years ago, the Giants won it the day before my son's twin daughters were born. Went to the birthday party today. You would not expect the logistics to work out well at a make your own pizza party for 16 four year olds, but it went surprisingly smoothly. Capelli's in Roseville, if you are interested. The son and his wife are Giants and 49er fans, one of the kiddoes is named after the catcher, no seriously.

I went to a game this season with my folks, just to check out the new ball yard, magnificent. I did not try the sushi. Went over to my parents house for game one of the Series, and have watched it since. Been some really good games so far, with more to come. It was funny when that pitcher Vargas thought the count was 3-2 when it was 2-2 and he started to run down to first. That catcher for the Royals is amazing, and they have some fine pitching. Posey and the Giant's pitching are pretty good too though. That kid Pence runs like a deer. It ought to really be something.

Go to the games, don't sell the tickets You can always get more money. Those once in a lifetime type experiences, well, they don't call them that by mistake. Who would you go to the game with, if it is your kid, dad or something, I could not sell the tickets.

[berettafan]

Both catchers seem flawless.

'Zoom' has a bad rap in Baltimore but holy crap what a catch in CF last night!

And how about the panda. Guy is unreal particularly for his size.

[onewhippedpuppy]

I suppose the bright side of last night's game was that I got to bed earlier than usual. I'd really like to see the Royals go back to KC with the series lead, but SF is putting up a great fight. This has been a really entertaining World Series to watch.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Not looking good thus far for Royals fans. Bumgarner is lights out, Shields is just ok, and the overall team looks off. Multiple missed opportunities for catches, missed throws, and Bumgarner is making them look pretty silly.

[t-tom]

He's a great pitcher and we're playing right into him. We've had 7 hitters Ewing at the first pitch tonight you just can't do that against a guy like that. As they say Just gotta tip your cap to him.

[onewhippedpuppy]

SF has looked like the better team in every way for the last two games. The Royals seem to have lost their way. What happened to the steal, bunt, sac fly, fundamental baseball approach? Suddenly they're swinging for the fences with a team full of slap hitters.

[biosurfer1]

Most of the guys on SF have been here once or twice. They know you don't have to hit homeruns to win rings...apparently the Royals didn't get the message.

[t-tom]

SF has looked like the better team in every way for the last two games. The Royals seem to have lost their way. What happened to the steal, bunt, sac fly, fundamental baseball approach? Suddenly they're swinging for the fences with a team full of slap hitters.

Yep. It's been driving me crazy for the last 2 games. We call it getting "YOSTED" I just don't understand not going with what got us here. Bunt steal hit n run. It's just not fun to watch right now. That's ok because it's coming back to KC! I think we will be ok.

[Rot 911]

I agree, I think the Royals need to go back to what got them in the Series. Last night was just painful to watch.

[berettafan]

KC didn't small ball their way past the O's. They did it with pitching and outrageous fielding. And a bit of luck on blooper hits that were a result of misreading the pitch, not purposely adjusting swing.

[onewhippedpuppy]

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SF has looked like the better team in every way for the last two games. The Royals seem to have lost their way. What happened to the steal, bunt, sac fly, fundamental baseball approach? Suddenly they're swinging for the fences with a team full of slap hitters.

Yep. It's been driving me crazy for the last 2 games. We call it getting "YOSTED" I just don't understand not going with what got us here. Bunt steal hit n run. It's just not fun to watch right now. That's ok because it's coming back to KC! I think we will be ok.

I hope they find their way. I think SF has more bunts and steals thus far.

[vash]

see you tuesday.

[biosurfer1]

Originally Posted by zgdnhs

What a freaking run! Bring on the World Series! I love watching them play, it's just good old fashioned team baseball. After eight straight wins, it's hard to imagine a hotter team.

I think your post is a week late

[Tobra]

That, and probably by a spambot

[onewhippedpuppy]

I'd say the Royals are off to a good start.

[JavaBrewer]

Talk about meltdown.

[berettafan]

Holy crap what is going on!!!!

Gonna be one heck of a game 7!!! Merry Christmas KC!

[onewhippedpuppy]

Game 7, can't wait!