5/3 - 5/16 Game Discussion Thread

[LowerWolf]

Can’t believe the Braves won that.

[Blzer]

Woo, pink bat day here we come!

Quote: Originally Posted by KSUowls

This is the first time that I've watched an extra inning since the new rule was implemented, and I have 2 takeaways. The Braves offense sucks. The really is the dumbest rule.

Literally everything about extra innings feels so artificial. I like the win because of the win, but nothing about it felt exciting or unexpected, really.

No longer does extra innings birth heroes. It just creates runs.

[reyes the roof]

deGrom just looked like Juan Pierre in his prime with the bunt he dropped down for a base hit

[Blzer]

Quote: Originally Posted by reyes the roof

deGrom just looked like Juan Pierre in his prime with the bunt he dropped down for a base hit

Speaking of which, I snapped this shot a few days ago.

Who here can look at this shot, and with a straight face say: "Yeah, it's important that we have the DH in both leagues to have more lineups like this." (?)





deGrom entered today with an OPS of 1.071. Robbie Grossman (Detroit's DH) entered today with an OPS of .734.

[Majingir]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blzer

Woo, pink bat day here we come! Literally everything about extra innings feels so artificial. I like the win because of the win, but nothing about it felt exciting or unexpected, really. No longer does extra innings birth heroes. It just creates runs.

I'm surprised we don't really see customized designs on bats.

Like how players have customized shoes, goalies in hockey have customized helmets, surprised bats haven't gotten that treatment yet if they're allowed.

Feels like that could be something that would be a hit.

[KSUowls]

Good to see Acuna in the lineup to start the game after being HBP last night.

Big first inning. McCutchen with a leadoff HR for the Phils, and the Braves posting 4 in the bottom of the inning.

[KSUowls]

Huascar Ynoa with a 4 game hitting steak

[Blzer]

Evan Longoria hit his 400th career double earlier today at home. Went unacknowledged... probably as it should go.

When Jean Segura hit his 200th career double at home, he got the ball and a standing ovation. It was like a damn parade, and was awkwardly hilarious.