Wednesday, November 01, 2017

 

World Series-2017 Three Games Each

World Series-2017

I have found several friends and acquaintances who watched the entire Dodgers-Astros game on Sunday night. I know that it broke all kinds of records, especially for the being the longest nine inning World Series game ever. They call this thing the Fall Classic. That game was far from being a “Classic”.


There were errors, hit batters, good calls, bad calls, reversed calls. After more than 160 games, fatigue becomes a factor.


The pressure was on late in the game. A ball was hit to the Astros' centre fielder, George Springer. Springer made a very poor decision, misjudged the flight of the ball, and dove to make a spectacular catch. He watched the ball trickle by him all the way to the wall. By the time the other fielder got to the ball, the batter was jogging safely into third base.


Up came Springer at a critical stage in the game,the very next inning. He atoned for his error with a crushing drive into the seats. And that was the essence of that game. Four times the game was tied, there were five lead changes, and seven home runs to break another World Series record.



The Astros caught a break when the Dodgers opted to sign Yu Darvish at the trading deadline. They passed on Justin Verlander and the $ 56 million that was owed to him on his contract. Big Mistake? It looks that way right now, but the game on Tuesday night is pivotal. By the time this piece of parchment reaches your hands, Verlander could be on top of the baseball world. Or he might be in the dungeons, having lost game six.


Many of the ballplayers, including Blue Jay Marcus Stroman, believe that the league has changed the nature of the ball to “create more offence”. Stroman believes that the balls are slicker, causing more blisters this past year. Verlander faces Rich Hill this evening. Hill does not believe the balls have changed. This controversy arises every now and then, mainly as a distraction.


Most prognosticators felt that the Series would be long, six or seven games. These two teams are evenly matched. Many fans thought other teams would be in the finals: Jays? Possibly. Yankees? Had their chances. Red Sox? Not this year. Cleveland? So close. Twins? Showed great promise. Nationals? Wasn't it supposed to be their turn?


When Spring rolls abound next year, there will be plenty of baseball activity here in Florida, and in Arizona. Each and every team knows, that with some slight wrinkles and a few breaks, they could be on top of the baseball world.


After tonight, we will have a better idea!!!


James Hurst

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