Game 3

[msgkings322]

Burrell's walk would have done that too.

You fell into the trap...game state would be totally different. Maybe Hamels nibbled with 1B open

 

[filosofy29]

To be fair to Boch, the bunt got Rent into scoring position for Ross's RBI.

Still think bad move.

Nice way to work a pitcher who seemed dominant at first.

Burrell's walk would have put him right back there, but who knows how Hamels would have pitched with a runner on 1st.

 

[msgkings322]

Burrell's walk would have put him right back there, but who knows how Hamels would have pitched with a runner on 1st.

See, gp? Filo got it!

 

[sfsportsfan]

Burrell's walk would have done that too.

not if the Giants hit into a double play

 

[msgkings322]

Why is Cain so wild with Victorino? Guy hitting .235 vs Rs

 

[gp956]

Cain - wanted no part of victorino for some reason.

 

[filosofy29]

Damnit Cain, gotta challenge there with a 2 run lead.....looked wild there though, not scared.

 

[msgkings322]

not if the Giants hit into a double play

That's the rteason Bochy bunted I guess, but don't all the data show that you score fewer runs doing it?

 

[gp956]

You fell into the trap...game state would be totally different. Maybe Hamels nibbled with 1B open

No - things would have played out the same

 

[msgkings322]

No - things would have played out the same

Omniscience...what's the score going to be today?

 

[msgkings322]

Cain - wanted no part of victorino for some reason.

Cain only likes 15+ pitch innings.

 

[gp956]

That's the rteason Bochy bunted I guess, but don't all the data show that you score fewer runs doing it?

Yes. But it is an average of all situations. So not smart as an "a-priori" strategy, but might be correct for a given team/situation.

 

[filosofy29]

BOOM! Cain with the shutdown inning.

 

[msgkings322]

He did lead the league in 'shutdown' innings though, didn't he? Here's another. Yes!

 

[gp956]

Omniscience...what's the score going to be today?

No way..... can't do that in the game - jinx factor

 

[msgkings322]

Some superb trolling courtesy of the master, Nolan:

What the heck has happened to Posey's throws to Second Base? Good gracoius, he can't hit or throw anymore. He's had a lot of rest, he can't be tired.

 

[msgkings322]

No way..... can't do that in the game - jinx factor

I got this covered....I was watching the game on TV at work but since I stopped the Giants started kicking ass (watching online). I won game 3 of the Braves series that way you know.

 

[gp956]

Burrell's walk would have put him right back there, but who knows how Hamels would have pitched with a runner on 1st.

You know - all joking aside - he would have probably given Burrell something to hit. Which Burrell would have hit for a homerun.

 

[msgkings322]

THIS is a bunting situation. Hope Cain can handle it.

 

[Robotech]

Woo hoo!!! Even Aaron Rowand has joined the party.