Texas rangers - baseball

ElToro · #1 10-28-2011, 12:46 AM

what an epic choke for the ages. twice they were down to their last strike with a 2 run lead an twice they blew it.

being a giants fan i have no dog in this hunt although i hate the Cards and have been puling for TX. i just dont think TX wants it bad enough

JayBird686 · #2 10-28-2011, 01:01 AM

Yeah, I'm a Cubs fan, so I am definitely pulling for the Rangers, and they let this go big time. It may be over if Carpenter pitches tomorrow....

LVSteve · #3 10-28-2011, 01:42 AM

I don't know that I would call it a choke. That guy in right field misjudged the flight or found himself looking into the lights and missed what I thought was going to be the game winning catch. Other than that it was a good game of baseball with tenacious hitting on both sides.

Fishslayer · #4 10-28-2011, 02:06 AM

"Can't Anybody Here Play This Game?" - Casey Stengel

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I don't know that I would call it a choke. That guy in right field misjudged the flight or found himself looking into the lights and missed what I thought was going to be the game winning catch.

That's what I told the wife. Sure did look like he lost it in the lights.

RonJ · #5 10-28-2011, 02:40 AM

I gotta say I was happy with the outcome. My poor wife was about to go nuts with all the ups and downs in that game. The hero, David Freese, is a local boy, which made it even better.

rock n roll kid · #6 10-28-2011, 03:15 AM

a giants fan ...... for over 40 years !

but i have to say i like the cards and st louis is a great town

will pull for the national league so go cards !

hannstv · #7 10-28-2011, 06:41 AM

As a long time Rangers fan, I'm just excited that we are playing in October. You have to tip your hat to the Cards, would not quit. Can't wait for todays game, win or lose this has been a great deal of fun.

Dominus_Lex · #8 10-28-2011, 08:13 AM

As a Tigers fan I too have no dog in this fight, but my son sent the following to his Rangers fan cousin...... "The Rangers are channeling the 86' BoSox"

Bassamatic · #9 10-28-2011, 08:16 AM

Yeah, the Cards found a way to win. Pretty good series.

DeadAye · #10 10-28-2011, 08:23 AM

Another Cubbie fan here -
BUT
My best friend was from St. Louis, and since he can't cheer for his team anymore I will. (Unless they're playing the Cubs, of course

)

R.I.P Bob.................

joeintexas · #11 10-28-2011, 08:30 AM

Actually I think we have two pretty darn good baseball teams playing, wish the rangers could have taken it in six but you gotta give the cards credit they don't quit.

Maddog 521 · #12 10-28-2011, 09:12 AM

Ranger fan here. WOW what a game that was and what a come back. Of course I wish it had went the other way. I just wonder what will happen tonight. Rumor has it the Cruz and Napoli are hurt and might not play. GO RANGERS

jlrhiner · #13 10-28-2011, 09:17 AM

I could NOT believe Napoli was able to get up after that and play the rest of the game. That is a ballplayer.

Go Cards!

wbraswell · #14 10-28-2011, 09:24 AM

I think I hate pitchers.

Wyatt Burp · #15 10-28-2011, 10:32 AM

I watched last nights extra innings game and while i'm not into either teams, I picked Texas, too. But I have to say, that was one of the best games I've seen seen! What a roller coaster ride!

mstuhr · #16 10-28-2011, 10:34 AM

Howdy,
What an emotional roller coaster ride? Back and forth to the bottom of the 11th.
Had the game gone the other way I would have still had to get up feeling lucky to have seen it.
Money game tonight. I hope both teams show up healthy.
Thanks
Mike

snowman · #17 10-28-2011, 10:49 AM

I don't even like baseball and forgot that the Series was being played, but was flipping through the channels after watching an 11:00 program I like, and stopped at the Fox channel and caught the last 3 innings. That was really entertaining, especially the suspense between pitches. It was definitely worth the loss of sleep to stay up and watch.

Andy

doublesharp · #18 10-28-2011, 11:46 AM

I don't care if it's tiddlywinks, when it's one game winner take all, it's exciting. Go Rangers!

Interesting to see a couple relatively unknowns like Napoli and Freese break out on the big stage. The way Napoli's ankle bent at 2nd base I figured he'd leave by stretcher and then he picks a guy off 3rd. Tough kid. Johnny Bench never did it better.

410bore · #19 10-28-2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishslayer

"Can't Anybody Here Play This Game?" - Casey Stengel

That's what I told the wife. Sure did look like he lost it in the lights.

i thought it looked like he was caught off guard and got a late start on running it down...and then made a very lax play on the ball...missed it by 2 feet.....

John Eilertson · #20 10-28-2011, 01:22 PM

I used to play some pretty highly competitive RF and I know I'd have made that catch. Still, 4 1/2 hrs of a great game. Some iffy defense, but they are human. One of the things that I can't fathom is all the facial hair, especially beards. I don't think there has ever been a sport as bearded as baseball is now. Might this be one way of the players' doing what they want? Makes me appreciate the NYY even more.

S&WIowegan · #21 10-28-2011, 01:36 PM

...not perfect baseball. I'm not a partisan fan who only roots for my team and won't watch any other. I do have a strong positive for the Cards who are consistently putting a darn good product out for their loyal fans. Contrast to the Cubs is downright humiliating.

It amazes me that TV ratings are so low because it's ONLY the Cards and the Rangers playing. Goodness, it's great baseball.....can't wait for tonight's game!

RonJ · #22 10-28-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by John Eilertson

I used to play some pretty highly competitive RF and I know I'd have made that catch. Still, 4 1/2 hrs of a great game. Some iffy defense, but they are human. One of the things that I can't fathom is all the facial hair, especially beards. I don't think there has ever been a sport as bearded as baseball is now. Might this be one way of the players' doing what they want? Makes me appreciate the NYY even more.

Seen any pics of S&W Forum members lately?

mtgianni · #23 10-28-2011, 04:06 PM

It was a great game, though I don't think it was a choke. If St Louis wins they need to thank Bruce Bochy, who managed the All Star game to win, regardless of the fans ideas.

BuckeyeChuck · #24 10-28-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by John Eilertson

One of the things that I can't fathom is all the facial hair, especially beards. I don't think there has ever been a sport as bearded as baseball is now.

Ever seen hockey players at the end of the playoffs? Yeesh. I thought baseball players were a motley lot until I watched some hockey. Now THERE'S some ugly dudes.

Right now, I can't remember seeing as many fat baseball players as there are right now. Some of the pitchers (Coco Cordero, C.C. Sabathia) are just plain roly poly. My wife has complained ever since I've known her that baseball players look unattractive in those uniforms, but when you tack on a beer belly, it gets worse.

I'm a Reds fan, so I despise the Cardinals. But I tend to root for the senior circuit, so I find myself hoping that St. Louis pulls it out. I'll be watching tonight.

RonJ · #25 10-28-2011, 11:32 PM

Yipee kay yay!

jlrhiner · #26 10-29-2011, 12:39 AM

Kudo's to the Rangers and their manager. What a class act.

I love my Cardinals!!!!!!!!!!! World Series Champions for the 11th time!!

hannstv · #27 10-29-2011, 07:31 AM

I am in the dumps this morning, but a tip of the hat to the Cards. That game 6 will give me nightmares for a long time. Game 7 was a let down.

doublesharp · #28 10-29-2011, 08:03 AM

Congratulations St Louis Cardinals. They came through in the clutch. Got to love the performance Freese put on but there are several heroes, Carpenter, Burkeman, Craig, Pujuols, et al. I really liked that cajun kid at 2nd, Theriot. And it looks like Nelson Cruz is gonna have to get used to being the goat for not making that 2 out, 2 strike 9th inning catch in game 6. He gets a faster jump and he's drenched in champagne instead of covered in goat poop. Heck of a time to misjudge a ball. Still, the next best thing to winning a World Series is losing a World Series.

John Eilertson · #29 10-29-2011, 03:37 PM

I think game 7 found Texas still downtrodden from game 6. The Cards won without too much fuss. Better pitching, home crowd, momentum--tough things to overcome...