ALCS: Cleveland Indians vs. Boston Red Sox - Page 2

Jim Potable · 10-14-2007, 01:03 AM

I don't really care, in my heart of hearts, who wins this contest. But I'm happy to see good baseball.

And these announcers here in the ALCS -- who are they? Fox? -- seems so bent on the Red Sox winning, I can already feel myself rooting for the Indians.

Anyway, I've lost the feed. We've (NHK) cut away to game two of the Pacific League stage one playoff -- Marines v. Nippon-Ham.

unreal654 · 10-14-2007, 01:56 AM

Indians score 7 runs in the 11th inning... go on to win 13-6!

1Perry · 10-14-2007, 02:21 AM

You certainly have to be pleased with splitting in Boston. Especially with such lousy outings by both C.C. and Carmona. Both are going to have to decide they are going to pitch for the Indians to win.

Now get 2 of 3 at home. Byrd may not have C.C.'s or Carmona's stuff but I bet he'll show them both how to pitch.

Cali Ed · 10-14-2007, 06:37 PM

Game balls to Jensen Lewis, Rafael Betancourt and Tom Mastny (!), of all people, for their brilliant performance in relief. And to Trot for getting the key hit to spark the 7-run rally.

Going home with a split, with no good performances from C.C. nor Fausto. I gotta like our chances at home, especially when those two come back.

BTW, you gotta add Rafael Perez to your "now I have to worry about him, too" list.

Damnitmike · 10-14-2007, 08:33 PM

Jim, I agree....I have always said, if we're playing good baseball, I don't what the score is.....the wins will come....

There for awhile (back a coupla years), we were winning, but playing some really ugly baseball....the base running errors, three fielders converging on a popup, and three fielders watching it hit the ground , kind of stuff....

We're starting to gel.....and I'm glad the last part of the season saw fewer platoonings than did the start of the season did...

good baseball=inspiring baseball

unreal654 · 10-14-2007, 09:22 PM

I know the Red Sox keep talking about how it is only one game, but I can't begin to describe how big this was for the Indians to win an extra inning affair at Fenway. These are the games that championship teams learn to win, something that the Red Sox usually would win. But not this year! The series is tied coming home, and the Red Sox lost their momentum.

Cali Ed · 10-15-2007, 09:37 AM

Well, here comes the crucial game #3. Jake Westbrook vs. Dice-K. And while Tribe fans may be lamenting the choice of Westbrook over Byrd for Game #3, Bosox fans can't feel too comfortable... Dice-K's performances have been a "crap shoot", especially since the All-Star game. 7.62 ERA in September? Could be another "shoot out"... just hope our pen is ready to perform once again.
BTW: anyone else concerned about Raffy P.? What in the world has happened to him?!

Cali Ed · 10-15-2007, 07:15 PM

Hey, how 'bout that double play to end the first? Great play by all Tribemen involved, and Ortiz still hasn't had a career hit vs. Jake!

Cali Ed · 10-15-2007, 07:20 PM

Quite a response by Dice-K: good play by Lugo to eliminate Grady, and two straight Ks to end the inning.

Cali Ed · 10-15-2007, 07:31 PM

Bases loaded, no one out, and a fly ball to Kenny. And Kenny with the little "finger wiggle" to Manny after his throw! LOL!

Cali Ed · 10-15-2007, 07:33 PM

And a clutch DP to get out of a 3 on, no one out jam! Way to go, Jake!

Cali Ed · 10-15-2007, 07:44 PM

KENNY FREAKING LOFTON!
MOVE OVER, LEBRON, THERE'S A NEW KING IN TOWN!

Cali Ed · 10-15-2007, 07:52 PM

Nice 1-2-3 by Westbrook in the 3rd. So far, so good (again)...

unreal654 · 10-15-2007, 10:02 PM

Betancourt is called upon to work the top of the 8th

Indians 4 Red Sox 2

1Perry · 10-15-2007, 10:30 PM

Now we hold our breaths.

10-14-2007, 01:03 AM	#16 (permalink)
Jim Potable Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aichi, Japan Posts: 205	I don't really care, in my heart of hearts, who wins this contest. But I'm happy to see good baseball. And these announcers here in the ALCS -- who are they? Fox? -- seems so bent on the Red Sox winning, I can already feel myself rooting for the Indians. Anyway, I've lost the feed. We've (NHK) cut away to game two of the Pacific League stage one playoff -- Marines v. Nippon-Ham. Last edited by Jim Potable; 10-14-2007 at 01:05 AM.

10-14-2007, 06:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
Cali Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 102	Game balls to Jensen Lewis, Rafael Betancourt and Tom Mastny (!), of all people, for their brilliant performance in relief. And to Trot for getting the key hit to spark the 7-run rally. Going home with a split, with no good performances from C.C. nor Fausto. I gotta like our chances at home, especially when those two come back. BTW, you gotta add Rafael Perez to your "now I have to worry about him, too" list. __________________ 96-66, best record in the majors! GO TRIBE!

10-14-2007, 08:33 PM	#20 (permalink)
Damnitmike Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 65	Jim, I agree....I have always said, if we're playing good baseball, I don't what the score is.....the wins will come.... There for awhile (back a coupla years), we were winning, but playing some really ugly baseball....the base running errors, three fielders converging on a popup, and three fielders watching it hit the ground , kind of stuff.... We're starting to gel.....and I'm glad the last part of the season saw fewer platoonings than did the start of the season did... good baseball=inspiring baseball __________________ Never argue with an idiot. First, they drag you down to their level. Then, they beat you with experience. Stop In To The Tribe Zone! Come Get Your Indians Toolbar! This Thing Rocks! Check it out Here!

10-15-2007, 09:37 AM	#22 (permalink)
Cali Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 102	Well, here comes the crucial game #3. Jake Westbrook vs. Dice-K. And while Tribe fans may be lamenting the choice of Westbrook over Byrd for Game #3, Bosox fans can't feel too comfortable... Dice-K's performances have been a "crap shoot", especially since the All-Star game. 7.62 ERA in September? Could be another "shoot out"... just hope our pen is ready to perform once again. BTW: anyone else concerned about Raffy P.? What in the world has happened to him?! __________________ 96-66, best record in the majors! GO TRIBE!

10-15-2007, 07:15 PM	#23 (permalink)
Cali Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 102	Hey, how 'bout that double play to end the first? Great play by all Tribemen involved, and Ortiz still hasn't had a career hit vs. Jake! __________________ 96-66, best record in the majors! GO TRIBE!

10-14-2007, 01:56 AM	#17 (permalink)
unreal654 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 325	Indians score 7 runs in the 11th inning... go on to win 13-6!

10-14-2007, 02:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
1Perry Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,362	You certainly have to be pleased with splitting in Boston. Especially with such lousy outings by both C.C. and Carmona. Both are going to have to decide they are going to pitch for the Indians to win. Now get 2 of 3 at home. Byrd may not have C.C.'s or Carmona's stuff but I bet he'll show them both how to pitch.

10-14-2007, 09:22 PM	#21 (permalink)
unreal654 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 325	I know the Red Sox keep talking about how it is only one game, but I can't begin to describe how big this was for the Indians to win an extra inning affair at Fenway. These are the games that championship teams learn to win, something that the Red Sox usually would win. But not this year! The series is tied coming home, and the Red Sox lost their momentum.

10-15-2007, 07:20 PM	#24 (permalink)
Cali Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 102	Quite a response by Dice-K: good play by Lugo to eliminate Grady, and two straight Ks to end the inning. __________________ 96-66, best record in the majors! GO TRIBE!

10-15-2007, 07:31 PM	#25 (permalink)
Cali Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 102	Bases loaded, no one out, and a fly ball to Kenny. And Kenny with the little "finger wiggle" to Manny after his throw! LOL! __________________ 96-66, best record in the majors! GO TRIBE!

10-15-2007, 07:33 PM	#26 (permalink)
Cali Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 102	And a clutch DP to get out of a 3 on, no one out jam! Way to go, Jake! __________________ 96-66, best record in the majors! GO TRIBE!

10-15-2007, 07:44 PM	#27 (permalink)
Cali Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 102	KENNY FREAKING LOFTON! MOVE OVER, LEBRON, THERE'S A NEW KING IN TOWN! __________________ 96-66, best record in the majors! GO TRIBE!

10-15-2007, 07:52 PM	#28 (permalink)
Cali Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 102	Nice 1-2-3 by Westbrook in the 3rd. So far, so good (again)... __________________ 96-66, best record in the majors! GO TRIBE!

10-15-2007, 10:02 PM	#29 (permalink)
unreal654 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 325	Betancourt is called upon to work the top of the 8th Indians 4 Red Sox 2

10-15-2007, 10:30 PM	#30 (permalink)
1Perry Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,362	Now we hold our breaths.