Series Thread: NLDS - LA Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves

[Chewbaccer]

Way to show up small today, Freddie.

 

[williewilliejuan]

*in Mexican accent*

Gooo Doyers!

Boo! Boo this man!!

 

[Chewbaccer]

First two postseason games since 2013 and we have yet to score a run. Beyond pathetic. Shows a lack of fight.

Nut the fuck up.

It's one thing to lose to a better team, it's another to embarrass yourselves.

 

[Chewbaccer]

Superstars are clutch. Freddie Freeman struck out to end the game, he couldn't bring in a runner from third with one out in the first inning, and Joc Pederson's leadoff double that lead to the 2 run home run wouldn't have happened with a half ass attempt to knock the ball down, but Freddie didn't leave his feet.

Pitching held the best offense in the NL to 3 runs, you're the supposed super star, and you have both RBI opportunity at bats for the team, and you ground out into a drawn in infield and then you strikeout to end the game.

Be clutch or bench yourself.

 

[Mistaken4193]

Had our Franchise Superstar up in the 1st with a chance to set the tone...didnt even need a hit just a flyball,and he came up small.

 

[Chewbaccer]

A lack of leadership is a big reason why this team won't go anywhere.

Touki has the mentality and the stuff to be a true star, and hopefully we trade for a winner like Bumgarner.

 

[Chewbaccer]

Too many losers on this team to be successful in the postseason.

 

[Mistaken4193]

Superstars are clutch. Freddie Freeman struck out to end the game, he couldn't bring in a runner from third with one out in the first inning, and Joc Pederson's leadoff double that lead to the 2 run home run wouldn't have happened with a half ass attempt to knock the ball down, but Freddie didn't leave his feet.

Pitching held the best offense in the NL to 3 runs, you're the supposed super star, and you have both RBI opportunity at bats for the team, and you ground out into a drawn in infield and then you strikeout to end the game.

Be clutch or bench yourself.

Idc what his average says but Ive said all year that this was one of his worst years. Its a .309 BA with a lot of meaningless hits and he only hit HRs this year against the Marlins.

 

[Mistaken4193]

Acuna and Touki showed up. Everyone else is a bitch.

 

[Chewbaccer]

Touki and Acuna were the only bright spots tonight.

But I will say, getting dominated is easier to swallow than blowing leads.

 

[Chewbaccer]

Acuna and Touki showed up. Everyone else is a bitch.

Viz and Fried did their jobs too.

 

[Chewbaccer]

Idc what his average says but Ive said all year that this was one of his worst years. Its a .309 BA with a lot of meaningless hits and he only hit HRs this year against the Marlins.

He would have been the MVP in 2016 if we weren't such a terrible team, and he was on pace for a better season last year until he broke his wrist.

The numbers look good, and he's gonna get MVP votes, but watching him has been pretty meh this year.

Ozzie and Markakis carried the team in the first half. In the second half, it was all about Acuna.

 

[jvett77]

I thought i was watching the Phillies (they would have lost 13-0). The NL East sucks.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

I really didn't expect the Dodgers to go this far, but hell, they made it to the playoffs in a one game elimination and now are looking to sail past the Braves. I am happy, but surprised. Some one might need to be fired over there in the Braves territory though

 

[True Lakers Fan]

Braves will sweep. Obviously.

And yes, I will now take another bong hit.

You meant to say the Braves will be swept by the Dodgers didn't you(say yes and save face)

 

[Chewbaccer]

I really didn't expect the Dodgers to go this far, but hell, they made it to the playoffs in a one game elimination and now are looking to sail past the Braves. I am happy, but surprised. Some one might need to be fired over there in the Braves territory though

Dodgers were never in a one game elimination scenario. They would have been a wild card team had they lost to the Rockies.

And the Braves are just coming off of a rebuild and were heavy underdogs in this series and this is their first playoff appearance since 2013. Snitker might deserve to be fired for being a terrible manager, but he won't be, and losing this series would be a terrible reason. If he were to be fired it should be for his misuse of his pitching staff and retarded lineups he's put together all season, not for losing to a more talented, better, heavily favored team in the NLDs.

Do you even baseball?

 

[mr.hockey4242]

Idc what his average says but Ive said all year that this was one of his worst years. Its a .309 BA with a lot of meaningless hits and he only hit HRs this year against the Marlins.

I haven’t watched him all year of course

But according to his stats he had a lot of “clutch” hits.

Hit well with RISP/2 Strikes/late in games/tie games.

 

[GeekSportsFan]

We might steal one at home on Sunday, but I doubt it. Best case scenario is losing in 4, though a sweep is far more likely.

You think the Braves might make a run at Bryce Harper??

 

[powerchord86]

Bummer man. There's always next year.

 

[Chewbaccer]

You think the Braves might make a run at Bryce Harper??

DOn't know if we'll get him, but I think we'll be in the mix.