Ah, October baseball at its best.
The World Series has commenced and it has commenced in dramatic fashion. The San Francisco Giants, certainly not prohibited favourites by any means has taken two straight from the Texas Rangers, shutting them down last night 9-0 in AT & T Park.
Matt Cain pitched deep into the 8th and walked off to a roaring ovation. To be honest, I have been quite surprised by San Fran's 2-0 lead in the Series. Lincecum didn't look like the usual Lincecum in the first game. The Giants defense was playing horribly to start off the Series. But still, the offensive outburst has carried them through (20 runs in 2 games). And to have done it against Cliff Lee and CJ Wilson, it's quite amazing.
I'm still rooting for Texas though. I want to see a team that has never won the trophy win it all. On the other hand though, the Giants haven't won since the days of Jackie Robinson. Ah...I love series like these.
-D
Friday 29 October 2010
Sunday 17 October 2010
LCS
Halladay vs. Lincecum was rather disappointing last night. I expect a match-up for the ages with both hurlers dominating the opposing line ups. Instead, it was only a mediocre performance from both of them. Though the score was close, 4-3 in favour of San Fran, the drama was underwhelming to say the least. Philadelphia fans were really into it though!! I got goosebumps when they went beserk whenever the Phils knocked one out of the park. I wanna see Halladay in the World Series so I'll be rootin' for the Phillies in this one. Oswalt vs. Sanchez tonight. Should be a pretty good one too.
Yanks and Tex tied at 1. Not really surprising since both teams have so much depth. I think Texas will eventually prevail in this one though. Cliff Lee's dominance will be hard to overcome. The Yankees can hit for sure but they NEED CC Sabathia to come through big (unlike in Game 1).
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 4-0-0. Fans here say hell froze over. This hockey city is surely enjoying the run though. Hope they keep it up all the way to March. Then it'll be REAL interesting. I think they honestly can, if Kessel and the first line keeps playing like the way they have.
-D
Yanks and Tex tied at 1. Not really surprising since both teams have so much depth. I think Texas will eventually prevail in this one though. Cliff Lee's dominance will be hard to overcome. The Yankees can hit for sure but they NEED CC Sabathia to come through big (unlike in Game 1).
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 4-0-0. Fans here say hell froze over. This hockey city is surely enjoying the run though. Hope they keep it up all the way to March. Then it'll be REAL interesting. I think they honestly can, if Kessel and the first line keeps playing like the way they have.
-D
Wednesday 6 October 2010
EPIC.
For more than a decade, Roy Halladay lived in relative obscurity in one of the most cities of Major League Baseball. He labored in Toronto for 13 long years before finally getting his shot at October glory with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Earlier this evening, the Doc took to the mound in the City of Brotherly Love and showed no love to his NLDS opponents, the Cincinnati Reds. He mowed them down in just the SECOND no-hitter in the 128 year history of playoff baseball. In 128 years, there has only been ONE no-hitter tossed. Think about that. Can you say E-P-I-C?!
With this new dose of energy injected into the Phillies squad, I think they should now be considered the favorites for the World Series title. My pick for the October Classic later this month? Phila vs. Tampa. Yes, repeat of 2008. In the meanwhile, I'm rootin' for Halladay's Phils, Bobby Cox's Braves, Joe Mauer's Twins, and Cliff Lee's Rangers. Who are you cheering for?
-D
Earlier this evening, the Doc took to the mound in the City of Brotherly Love and showed no love to his NLDS opponents, the Cincinnati Reds. He mowed them down in just the SECOND no-hitter in the 128 year history of playoff baseball. In 128 years, there has only been ONE no-hitter tossed. Think about that. Can you say E-P-I-C?!
With this new dose of energy injected into the Phillies squad, I think they should now be considered the favorites for the World Series title. My pick for the October Classic later this month? Phila vs. Tampa. Yes, repeat of 2008. In the meanwhile, I'm rootin' for Halladay's Phils, Bobby Cox's Braves, Joe Mauer's Twins, and Cliff Lee's Rangers. Who are you cheering for?
-D
Monday 4 October 2010
October Baseball
That was quite an exciting end to the 2010 baseball season.
The Jays took 3 out of 4 in Minny. Jose Bautista ended up with 54 bombs. The Jays had a 10 game improvement over 2009. All the loose knots were tied up for Toronto.
Atlanta secured itself a Wild Card spot. The Rays took the AL East title from the Yanks. San Diego disappointingly choked in the last second. I really wanted to see a one game playoff though. Those are ALWAYS very tense and exciting. But hey, I'm looking forward to the LDS's.
Been really busy these days, preparing for university applications and scholarships and such. Watching sports has really been a stress reliever though. Yesterday morning, I caught live coverage of the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. It was great to see some Indian culture on display. Being a Chinese and a Canadian who's seen both his cultures on display for the world, I think I really have an appreciation for these ceremonies now. Though I'm not sure JaiHo was the right choice to end off the ceremony.
Canada is already on the board after Day 1 with 1 gold and 3 bronze. Don't think they'll beat the Aussies though.
-D
The Jays took 3 out of 4 in Minny. Jose Bautista ended up with 54 bombs. The Jays had a 10 game improvement over 2009. All the loose knots were tied up for Toronto.
Atlanta secured itself a Wild Card spot. The Rays took the AL East title from the Yanks. San Diego disappointingly choked in the last second. I really wanted to see a one game playoff though. Those are ALWAYS very tense and exciting. But hey, I'm looking forward to the LDS's.
Been really busy these days, preparing for university applications and scholarships and such. Watching sports has really been a stress reliever though. Yesterday morning, I caught live coverage of the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. It was great to see some Indian culture on display. Being a Chinese and a Canadian who's seen both his cultures on display for the world, I think I really have an appreciation for these ceremonies now. Though I'm not sure JaiHo was the right choice to end off the ceremony.
Canada is already on the board after Day 1 with 1 gold and 3 bronze. Don't think they'll beat the Aussies though.
-D
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