3/29 - 4/8 Game Discussion Thread

[bkrich83]

Re: 3/29 - 4/8 Game Discussion Thread

Matt Chapman.

He’s on fire.


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[Mabster]

Re: 3/29 - 4/8 Game Discussion Thread

Some excellent games going on tonight.

The game in Anaheim is going to be a one of those 12-11, down to the last at bat bases loaded kinda game the Angels and A's love to do.

[Jr.]

Re: 3/29 - 4/8 Game Discussion Thread

I mean, pre-you-can’t-block-the plate-rule, that’s a great baseball play.

Can the pitcher slide in like that Givens did and block the plate?


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I didn't see the play you're talking about, but a runner can do anything once the catcher is in front of the plate. The runner only has to avoid the catcher if they don't have the ball and they're giving the runner a lane.

[jb12780]

Re: 3/29 - 4/8 Game Discussion Thread

I didn't see the play you're talking about, but a runner can do anything once the catcher is in front of the plate. The runner only has to avoid the catcher if they don't have the ball and they're giving the runner a lane.

Here’s the play:

https://streamable.com/y3uo0

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[Jr.]

Re: 3/29 - 4/8 Game Discussion Thread

I mean, pre-you-can’t-block-the plate-rule, that’s a great baseball play.

Can the pitcher slide in like that Givens did and block the plate?


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Here’s the play:

https://streamable.com/y3uo0

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I misread your post originally. That's definitely an illegal play by Givens. He's blocking the path to the plate without the ball so the runner should be safe.

That should be the classic example of the blocking the plate rule.

[jb12780]

Re: 3/29 - 4/8 Game Discussion Thread

I misread your post originally. That's definitely an illegal play by Givens. He's blocking the path to the plate without the ball so the runner should be safe.

That should be the classic example of the blocking the plate rule.

Interesting. Call on the field was originally an out, and after a challenge by the Yankees it was upheld.


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[DamnYanks2]

Re: 3/29 - 4/8 Game Discussion Thread

Good old Holder lol

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[Jr.]

Re: 3/29 - 4/8 Game Discussion Thread

Interesting. Call on the field was originally an out, and after a challenge by the Yankees it was upheld.


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I guess maybe you can interpret it that the throw pulled Givens into the lane, but that seems like a really easy call of blocking the path to me

[WaitTilNextYear]

Re: 3/29 - 4/8 Game Discussion Thread

Really disappointing loss for the Cubs tonight in a totally winnable game. Between them working over Woodruff and leaving a ton of baserunners, Kyle Hendricks sucking hard in the 5th inning, Justin Wilson going into "Wilson Mode" walking 3 in a row, and Kris Bryant botching a throw that a high school player makes easily--it was a total team effort.

[bkrich83]

Re: 3/29 - 4/8 Game Discussion Thread

It started last year, but Andrelton Simmons bat is really starting to catch up with his glove. He's turning in to a solid offensive player.

[WaitTilNextYear]

Re: 3/29 - 4/8 Game Discussion Thread

And we have another critical misplay from a third baseman tonight. Matt Chapman with a 2-run throwing error.

[Blzer]

Re: 3/29 - 4/8 Game Discussion Thread

So wait, I saw that yellow line before but thought nothing of it. Forget when... why did the Angles lower the home run height in right field? I thought it was great where it was before.

[TheMatrix31]

Re: 3/29 - 4/8 Game Discussion Thread

The wall in Anaheim is incomprehensibly stupid.

[bkrich83]

Re: 3/29 - 4/8 Game Discussion Thread

And we have another critical misplay from a third baseman tonight. Matt Chapman with a 2-run throwing error.

He saved two runs the previous batter.

[WaitTilNextYear]

Re: 3/29 - 4/8 Game Discussion Thread

He saved two runs the previous batter.

Yeah, but if he makes an accurate throw across the diamond there, the A's are up 9-7 instead of losing 12-9. Pretty huge mistake. First team to 15 will probably win.