*** Official San Francisco Giants @ Kansas City Royals World Series Game 6 Thread ***

[alnorth]

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<tr><td>Final</td> <td> 1 </td> <td> 2 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 4 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 6 </td><td> 7 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 9 </td><td> R </td><td> H </td><td> E </td></tr>
<tr> <td> SF </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 6 </td><td> 0 </td></tr>
<tr> <td> KC </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 7 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 0 </td><td> X </td><td> 10 </td><td> 15 </td><td> 0 </td></tr>
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Series Tied, 3-3

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Loss Jake Peavy 1⅓IP 5R 5ER 1BB 2K
Yusmeiro Petit ⅔IP 2R 2ER 0BB 0K
Jean Machi 3IP 2R 2ER 1BB 2K
Hunter Strickland 2IP 1R 1ER 1BB 0K 1HR
Ryan Vogelsong 1IP 0R 0ER 1BB 1K

VS.

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Win Yordano Ventura 7IP 0R 0ER 5BB 4K
Jason Frasor 1IP 0R 0ER 0BB 1K
Tim Collins 1IP 0R 0ER 0BB 2K

Home Runs

SF

none

KC

Mike Moustakas - Bottom 7th solo shot to right

Starting Lineups

SF

1. Gregor Blanco, CF
2. Joe Panik, 2B
3. Buster Posey, C
3. Andrew Susac, C
4. Pablo Sandoval, 3B
4. Joaquin Arias, 3B
5. Hunter Pence, RF
6. Brandon Belt, 1B
7. Mike Morse, DH
8. Travis Ishikawa, LF
8. Juan Perez, LF
9. Brandon Crawford, SS
9. Matt Duffy, SS

KC

1. Alcides Escobar, SS
2. Norichika Aoki, RF
2. Jarrod Dyson, CF
3. Lorenzo Cain, CF/RF
4. Eric Hosmer, 1B
5. Billy Butler, DH
6. Alex Gordon, LF
7. Salvador Perez, C
8. Mike Moustakas, 3B
9. Omar Infante, 2B

[Hootie]

In!!

[Rasputin]

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[TimeForWasp]

I guess this must be the real thread.

[alnorth]

I guess this must be the real thread.

I just now noticed that another game thread was started? OK, well I'm going to bed, I've never ever earn of the OP of that other thread, but if the mods want to close this, then thats fine.

[007]

uh oh

dueling threads

[Rasputin]

Let's go Royals

[Direckshun]

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOMED

[007]

DOOOOOOOOOOOOOMED

:LOL:

[alnorth]

uh oh

dueling threads

yeah, I had this thread set up on my computer, but got home late.

Quickly checked the MB, I guess looking for the words "kansas city" and "san francisco", didn't see anything, and hit submit.

[SPchief]

Time to see some fire

[TimeForWasp]

Two game threads for the win. I like it.

[cosmo20002]

I already expressed that I was "in" in the other thread.

Do I have to go back there and say "out" and re-state "in" for this one? I can't be "in" in two places, obviously and I'm not sure which is the official GDT. Not a good way to start out the biggest game in 29 years.
Very confusing.

[007]

I already expressed that I was "in" in the other thread.

Do I have to go back there and say "out" and re-state "in" for this one? I can't be "in" in two places, obviously and I'm not sure which is the official GDT. Not a good way to start out the biggest game in 29 years.
Very confusing.

Are you in or are you out?

[Direckshun]

I already expressed that I was "in" in the other thread.

Do I have to go back there and say "out" and re-state "in" for this one? I can't be "in" in two places, obviously and I'm not sure which is the official GDT. Not a good way to start out the biggest game in 29 years.
Very confusing.

You should just put the other thread on ignore.

[eDave]

I already expressed that I was "in" in the other thread.

Do I have to go back there and say "out" and re-state "in" for this one? I can't be "in" in two places, obviously and I'm not sure which is the official GDT. Not a good way to start out the biggest game in 29 years.
Very confusing.

Red Rover, Red Rover...

[bsroyals54]

We've won 2 games in a row before. I have faith

[Mav]

We've won 2 games in a row before. I have faith
I haven't been able to stop thinking about 80% of teams going home trailing 3-2 have won the series. 8-2

That is mind blowing.

[Rasputin]

The game changes now back at home we can use DH and play our game.

[Crush]

Let's do this!!!

[Hammock Parties]

The Royals must win to restore my Chiefs homer heart.

They must show me that there can be light after the darkness.

If the Royals win two games...I will love again.

[Archie F. Swin]

ballz deep

[Sassy Squatch]

I have a bad feeling about this game. Or maybe it's just constipation.

[Archie F. Swin]

This will be the game of the unexpected hero
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[Nickel D]

I already expressed that I was "in" in the other thread.

Do I have to go back there and say "out" and re-state "in" for this one? I can't be "in" in two places, obviously and I'm not sure which is the official GDT. Not a good way to start out the biggest game in 29 years.
Very confusing.

Clone thyself.

[Nickel D]

I already expressed that I was "in" in the other thread.

Do I have to go back there and say "out" and re-state "in" for this one? I can't be "in" in two places, obviously and I'm not sure which is the official GDT. Not a good way to start out the biggest game in 29 years.
Very confusing.

You do the hokey-pokey...

[Dunerdr]

In let's do this!

[Mr. Flopnuts]

What is this "other thread" that everyone keeps talking about? :fire:

[RollChiefsRoll]

Let's blow these cocksuckers out. Game 7 at the K!

[Direckshun]

What is this "other thread" that everyone keeps talking about? :fire:

Somebody give this man a raise.

[lcarus]

The Royals must win to restore my Chiefs homer heart.

They must show me that there can be light after the darkness.

If the Royals win two games...I will love again.

Well in that case I hope to christ the Royals pull it off. ANd I think they will. I'm ready for you to take the villain mask off and rejoin the republic. The dark Herm days are over. The abysmal Pioli era is gone. It may not be ideal for you, but this Chiefs team has hope for the future.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

What is this "other thread" that everyone keeps talking about? :fire:

More kissing of dat blue ass from Mariner

[WhawhaWhat]

Slept for 2 hours last night. To much nerves.

[RollChiefsRoll]

Ventura is going to be flamethrowing tonight. Peavy will be meatballing.

[Wallcrawler]

IF YOU'RE NOT JACKED FOR THIS GAME, YOU ARE ALREADY DEAD!!

GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!!

TIME TO OWN THESE BITCHES!!

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[Fritz88]

We ganna win this one?
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[KCUnited]

Buster Olney on 810 this morning saying the Giants believe they've spotted something in Ventura's curveball delivery that tips the pitch.

[007]

Buster Olney on 810 this morning saying the Giants believe they've spotted something in Ventura's curveball delivery that tips the pitch.

posturing to make them think they know something they don't. LMAO

[KCUnited]

posturing to make them think they know something they don't. LMAO

I hope so. He said it occurred the 2nd time through the line up in game 2 when they started sitting on his fastball.

Top of the 4th:
P Sandoval doubled to deep center.
H Pence grounded out to shortstop.
B Belt doubled to deep right, P Sandoval scored.

Could be something to it, if so, hopefully he made some adjustments during his bullpen.

[MTG#10]

There's no need for anyone to be nervous. We got this.

[ROYC75]

There's no need for anyone to be nervous. We got this.

I agree.

[Simply Red]

I hope so. He said it occurred the 2nd time through the line up in game 2 when they started sitting on his fastball.

Top of the 4th:
P Sandoval doubled to deep center.
H Pence grounded out to shortstop.
B Belt doubled to deep right, P Sandoval scored.

Could be something to it, if so, hopefully he made some adjustments during his bullpen.

none of it matters -- come game time if they aren't able to perform than honestly it's only talk.

[Perineum Ripper]

Good luck to the Royals and you guys tonight..will be watching and rooting for you all to win the next 2

[Mr. Flopnuts]

More kissing of dat blue ass from Mariner

Sorry Giants fan. They'll have to earn it.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Buster Olney on 810 this morning saying the Giants believe they've spotted something in Ventura's curveball delivery that tips the pitch.

They're trying to get in the rookie's head. Hope it doesn't work.

[CHENZ A!]

Does anyone know what time the parking lots open today? And what time the stadium gates open? I seriously can't find this info. I am a failure :(

Help a brotha out!

[Why Not?]

Does anyone know what time the parking lots open today? And what time the stadium gates open? I seriously can't find this info. I am a failure :(

Help a brotha out!

I imagine same as the other games. Parking lots at 4 and gates at 5, IIRC

[Strongside]

Lots open at 2pm, stadium at 4:30.

[RockChalk]

If anyone is looking to go, I've got 2 tickets (Sec 213, row TT). To make it simple, I only want $800 for the pair (bought online from Royals directly for $789). In short, I've got some sort of stomach virus (no, not ebola) and can't make it tonight.

PM me if interested.

[Why Not?]

Lots open at 2pm, stadium at 4:30.

Well I was off by quite a bit

[CHENZ A!]

Lots open at 2pm, stadium at 4:30.

Thanks, man!

[duncan_idaho]

In for the win.

To the ship, to the ship, to the motherfucking ship.

[TLO]

If anyone is looking to go, I've got 2 tickets (Sec 213, row TT). To make it simple, I only want $800 for the pair (bought online from Royals directly for $789). In short, I've got some sort of stomach virus (no, not ebola) and can't make it tonight.

PM me if interested.

I can offer you my left nut, but not $800.

Will you take that? :shrug:

[RollChiefsRoll]

If anyone is looking to go, I've got 2 tickets (Sec 213, row TT). To make it simple, I only want $800 for the pair (bought online from Royals directly for $789). In short, I've got some sort of stomach virus (no, not ebola) and can't make it tonight.

PM me if interested.

Wish I was in KC. I'd snap these up.

[RockChalk]

I can offer you my left nut, but not $800.

Will you take that? :shrug:

Not sure what the going rate is for a left nut these days. Gimme a few, as I'm on hold with the Livestrong Foundation....

[journeyscarab]

In for the win!

http://4dsales.com/4d/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Good-Luck-Were-All-Counting-on-You1.jpg

[MahiMike]

If only Herrera had a changeup.

[Simply Red]

anyone going to meet up and smoke Meth prior to the game? - PM ME!!

[TLO]

Ventura is going to rape faces.

[mikeyis4dcats.]

woohoo! just got free tickets!

[alnorth]

Buster Olney on 810 this morning saying the Giants believe they've spotted something in Ventura's curveball delivery that tips the pitch.

If they really did, no one outside that locker room would know about it. At least not this year, the next time Ventura and one of the current Giants were on the same team, thats the only time it would ever even be known to Ventura, much less Buster Olney.

[TLO]

If they really did, no one outside that locker room would know about it. At least not this year, the next time Ventura and one of the current Giants were on the same team, thats the only time it would ever even be known to Ventura, much less Buster Olney.

Exactly.

[TLO]

I think Billy Butler is going to have a big game tonight. He has good numbers against Peavy.

[Three7s]

If they really did, no one outside that locker room would know about it. At least not this year, the next time Ventura and one of the current Giants were on the same team, thats the only time it would ever even be known to Ventura, much less Buster Olney.
His reasoning for that is the ABs that the Giants were having later in that game. We'll see tonight.

[duncan_idaho]

Buster Olney on 810 this morning saying the Giants believe they've spotted something in Ventura's curveball delivery that tips the pitch.

This tells me the Giants are scared of Ventura's curveball.

They'd NEVER mention that to a reporter in the middle of a series.

[ChiefsCountry]

Time for Ace to put his mark on franchise history.

[KCUnited]

If they really did, no one outside that locker room would know about it. At least not this year, the next time Ventura and one of the current Giants were on the same team, thats the only time it would ever even be known to Ventura, much less Buster Olney.

Yeah, my bad on my original post as I had heard the interview during my commute into work. I just re-listened to the interview on the 810 podcast and Olney was just speculating that the Giants had picked something up from Ventura based on their abs the 2nd time through and from what he's heard from "different pitchers with other teams" that Ventura "gives away his curveball" with his tempo on the mound.

He didn't hear anything from the Giants.

[Kidd Lex]

Yeah, my bad on my original post as I had heard the interview during my commute into work. I just re-listened to the interview on the 810 podcast and Olney was just speculating that the Giants had picked something up from Ventura based on their abs the 2nd time through and from what he's heard from "different pitchers with other teams" that Ventura "gives away his curveball" with his tempo on the mound.

He didn't hear anything from the Giants.

Good luck looking for tempo changes as he buzzes your head with a 98 mph fb.

[BIG_DADDY]

SF is ready to go off. You can feel the energy in the city today.

[Kidd Lex]

SF is ready to go off. You can feel the energy in the city today.

Riots after they lose?

[ChiTown]

SF is ready to go off. You can feel the energy in the city today.

That Energy is going to deflate like a popped ballon after the R's win game 6. Sorry!:D

[BigMeatballDave]

SF is ready to go off. You can feel the energy in the city today.

Extra buttsex around town?

[Mav]

Extra buttsex around town?
You are better than that matter.

They call it the tush push.

[duncan_idaho]

SF is ready to go off. You can feel the energy in the city today.

Don't worry. We'll help you release some of that.

[KCUnited]

SF is ready to go off. You can feel the energy in the city today.

Earthquake?

[BIG_DADDY]

Don't worry. We'll help you release some of that.

I hope not. Game 7 would be scary. You guys have a great team.

[Pablo]

Earthquake?Gonna party like it's 1989.

[WilliamTheIrish]

If they really did, no one outside that locker room would know about it. At least not this year, the next time Ventura and one of the current Giants were on the same team, thats the only time it would ever even be known to Ventura, much less Buster Olney.

Thank you al. I swear to Og that these national talkers (and I like Buster) run that shit out there in order to create a little storyline. It's a shame too because Olney is good enough without that.

[WilliamTheIrish]

SF is ready to go off. You can feel the energy in the city today.

That's just all the Ed Hardy/Affliction shirts being worn today.

Or everybody just discovered Pandora.

[teedubya]

Thinking about going tonight... epic shit typically happens on Game 6.

[ChiefsCountry]

Tonight's lineup

Esky
Aoki
Cain
Hos
Billy
Gordo
Salvy
Moose
Infante

[PHOG]

Good luck Royals!! JUST DO IT!! :thumb::thumb:

[Pepe Silvia]

Since this could be it I just wanted to tip my hat off to the 2014 Royals, you got here against all odds, there is no shame whatever happens.

[BIG_DADDY]

Since this could be it I just wanted to tip my hat off to the 2014 Royals, you got here against all odds, there is no shame whatever happens.

Indeed, they are a very exciting team. I am going to make a point of watching more Royals baseball next season no matter what. There are certainly a lot of Royals fans out here. Great fan base.

[suzzer99]

I will gladly take a blowout win.

[CaliforniaChief]

I'm ready! Not our first go-round with elimination.

Need to get the bats going early.

[duncan_idaho]

I hope not. Game 7 would be scary. You guys have a great team.

Back at you, except for hoping for the Game 7 thing.

When I was comparing the teams before the series, I saw a lot of similarities. Tough-minded, grind-it-out teams with great back-end bullpens, good starting pitchers, and hitters that don't strike out much while making pitchers and defenses work.

I'm glad Bochy didn't do what I believe you were clamoring for (Bumgarner in Game 4/Game 7).

[RollChiefsRoll]

Wonder why Moose isn't back in the 9-hole?

[Canofbier]

In! Having a buddy over to watch us bring it to a game 7.

[ChiTown]

For game 7 tomorrow, I will be in fucking STL for business................:banghead:

[BIG_DADDY]

Back at you, except for hoping for the Game 7 thing.

When I was comparing the teams before the series, I saw a lot of similarities. Tough-minded, grind-it-out teams with great back-end bullpens, good starting pitchers, and hitters that don't strike out much while making pitchers and defenses work.

I'm glad Bochy didn't do what I believe you were clamoring for (Bumgarner in Game 4/Game 7).

MadBum will be available out of the bullpen. I think everyone will be on a very short leash moving forward. I think that applies to both teams most likely with all the rested arms.

[ChiTown]

MadBum will be available out of the bullpen. I think everyone will be on a very short leash moving forward. I think that applies to both teams most likely with all the rested arms.


Elimination Games are always "All Hands On Deck". The game within the game is always entertaining

[CaliforniaChief]

The Giants dropped hints that he's available tonight. I doubt that. Game 7? Yes.

I think it's just gamesmanship to get in KC's head. "Oh shit, here comes left-handed Jesus again."

Who knows?

[MahiMike]

woohoo! just got free tickets!

Congrats! Hope you are a good luck charm.

[CaliforniaChief]

No shock, but Guthrie starts Game 7, if necessary.

Our best pitcher right now. Who saw that coming?

[RollChiefsRoll]

He's not pitching on barely two days' rest after going 9 innings for 120 pitches. I know the guy's young, but it ain't happening.

Tomorrow? Maybe.

[alnorth]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>No surprise: Ned Yost says Guthrie would start a game 7 and everybody would be available behind him</p>&mdash; Pete Grathoff (@pgrathoff) <a href="https://twitter.com/pgrathoff/status/527185984757465088">October 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ChiTown]

The Giants dropped hints that he's available tonight. I doubt that. Game 7? Yes.

I think it's just gamesmanship to get in KC's head. "Oh shit, here comes left-handed Jesus again."

Who knows?

Starting pitchers in relief roles don't generally scare me. You get them out of their normal element, and they aren't the same pitcher. That's not across the board 100% true, but it happens quite a bit. Facing MadBum in a relief role on on 2 days rest? Yes please.

[RollChiefsRoll]

No shock, but Guthrie starts Game 7, if necessary.

Our best pitcher right now. Who saw that coming?


Our best pitcher is on the bump tonight.

[alnorth]

He's not pitching on barely two days' rest after going 9 innings for 120 pitches. I know the guy's young, but it ain't happening.

Tomorrow? Maybe.

The day of the next game you pitch does not count as a day of rest. So, 1 day today, 2 days tomorrow.

[ChiTown]

Our best pitcher is on the bump tonight.

Not based on Post Season Stats

[duncan_idaho]

MadBum will be available out of the bullpen. I think everyone will be on a very short leash moving forward. I think that applies to both teams most likely with all the rested arms.

Yeah. Just glad, as a Royals fan, he's limited to a few innings out of the pen rather than another start.

[CaliforniaChief]

Don't get me wrong, I love Ventura. But Guthrie's been nails.

[Reaper16]

Not based on Post Season Stats

Not every stat. Guthrie didn't K anyone last time out, which suggests a bit of bad BABIP luck for the Giants that game (luck which turned way way way good for the Giants in the next two games). Not that I'm really talking about luck here. I'm talking about the Giants' approach at the plate being consistent this series: making as much contact as possible; short swings; not even trying for extra base hits on 2 strikes. That same approach that got to Vargas and slaughtered Finnegan & and ate up a not-warmed-up Wade Davis was used against Guthrie, only balls found their way into gloves.

Which is to say, I have faith that Guthrie will command the ball and will pitch with grit. But that's not as likely to be effective as stuff that makes hitters miss.

[BIG_DADDY]

Yeah. Just glad, as a Royals fan, he's limited to a few innings out of the pen rather than another start.

I can understand that, he has been really great for us.

[penbrook]

BGJ is now BigGameGuthrie. He hasn't lost a game in who knows how long. He has been lights out. Yea he doesn't strike people out but he also doesn't walk people. He is a fly ball pitcher. With our defense that's money

[ChiTown]

BGJ is now BigGameJeremy. He hasn't lost a game in who knows how long. He has been lights out. Yea he doesn't strike people out but he also doesn't walk people. He is a fly ball pitcher. With our defense that's money

FIFY

[cmh6476]

A4 bitches! Stop by and say hi and don't forget to suck it long and suck it hard.

[bsroyals54]

Guthrie has not fucked around the last 4 starts says this observer

0.60 ERA or something stupid

[Buehler445]

Let's get it on. Ventura needs to embarrass fuckers.

[bsroyals54]

Oh boy, a win tonight will be sooooo sweet

[CaliforniaChief]

I'm just sitting here at work with a pile of crap to do and I just can't.

Holy crap.

[journeyscarab]

I'm getting nervous.

[penbrook]

Yordano Ventura has never allowed more than 3 runs in any of four career starts versus the National League

[MTG#10]

Its going to be so nice having Belly back. We're winning both these games, bank on it.

[Mav]

In! Having a buddy over to watch us bring it to a game 7.
Whoo!

[CaliforniaChief]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Word is the Royals were encouraged after Kyle Zimmer&#39;s visit to David Altchek yesterday. Official release coming from the team shortly.</p>&mdash; Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/McCulloughStar/status/527206820193251328">October 28, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>According to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/giants?src=hash">#giants</a> source Peavy has thumb bruise. No torn skin on right thumb.</p>&mdash; Matt Yallof (@MattYallofMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattYallofMLB/status/527191584367194112">October 28, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[ChiTown]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Word is the Royals were encouraged after Kyle Zimmer's visit to David Altchek yesterday. Official release coming from the team shortly.</p>&mdash; Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/McCulloughStar/status/527206820193251328">October 28, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>According to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/giants?src=hash">#giants</a> source Peavy has thumb bruise. No torn skin on right thumb.</p>&mdash; Matt Yallof (@MattYallofMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattYallofMLB/status/527191584367194112">October 28, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hell yes, on both tweets.

[CaliforniaChief]

Expect Yusmeiro Petit tonight. And lots of him.

[ChiTown]

Expect Yusmeiro Petit tonight. And lots of him.

Let's hope we can jump on Peavy early, and protect the lead.

[CaliforniaChief]

Let's hope we can jump on Peavy early, and protect the lead.

Yep. Don't want to fall behind or let them hang in, especially in the middle innings.

[Why Not?]

Yep. Don't want to fall behind or let them hang in, especially in the middle innings.

I agree. I think this game is decided in he first few innings. If we put a few up against Peavy, early, I like our chances. If we trail headed to the 5th or 6th, Petit is more than capable of shitting us down.

[Mav]

Best of luck tonight Royals fans!

[Coach]

Everybody on the Royals line-up better bring their fucking A game.

Gonna have to treat this game as if it's the last game.

[Hootie]

I'm one nervous little biscuit

[Deberg_1990]

Does Bochy pull out his 'Baumgarner' card tonight?

[journeyscarab]

Headed to Dukes on Grand. I was there when we won the last game against the Orioles so hopefully this will help in some small way. LOL! GO ROYALS!


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[Deberg_1990]

The Giants dropped hints that he's available tonight. I doubt that. Game 7? Yes.

I think it's just gamesmanship to get in KC's head. "Oh shit, here comes left-handed Jesus again."

Who knows?

Yea, he probably turns to Petit tonight before Buamgarner. Since it's not an elimination game for them.

[CaliforniaChief]

Not related to this game, but some good news nonetheless:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash">#Royals</a>&#39; Kyle Zimmer should be back at full strength by mid-April after procedure to clean out debris around rotator cuff and labrum</p>&mdash; Jeffrey Flanagan (@jflanagankc) <a href="https://twitter.com/jflanagankc/status/527224111328931840">October 28, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[lcarus]

I'm one nervous little biscuit

It's gonna be just fine. Royals in 7. I've never been more certain of anything in my life. I stake my entire reputation on it. I like wagering things I don't have.

[Hootie]

I want nothing more than to win tonight, and then win tomorrow...

but I am not going to be angry about anything the next two days

win or lose, I'm proud to be a Royals fan

[lcarus]

We got this.

[C3HIEF3S]

Just watching highlights of the 2011 Cardinals WS to get ready for tonight. Haven't ever been this nervous for a sporting event.

[lcarus]

Just watching highlights of the 2011 Cardinals WS to get ready for tonight. Haven't ever been this nervous for a sporting event.

God DAMN IT. WE GOT THIS MAN. WE GOT THIS BY THE ASS.

[Hootie]

we get it Icarus...you're an attention whore. If we win, you'll pound your chest in triumph. IF we lose, no one will remember your posts. Shut up.

[Archie F. Swin]

Can't wain to see the K (on TV) again. Here's to you, Kansas City!!!

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

I hate it when my cat barfs. I absolutely will not clean it up. That's what the wife is for.

[lcarus]

we get it Icarus...you're an attention whore. If we win, you'll pound your chest in triumph. IF we lose, no one will remember your posts. Shut up.

Actually I'm nervous as shit too. I do feel confident though.


And yeah I will pound my chest in triumph. Please remind me to do that after the W.

[TribalElder]

Ate a Z-Man sandwhich

We should win tonight

[lcarus]

Did I read somewhere that they wouldn't be opposed to using Bumgarner tonight? Do you think they will and if so how long do you think they'd let him go?

[CaliforniaChief]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bruce Bochy on Madison Bumgarner&#39;s availability for tonight; &quot;If we needed a big out — I mean a real big out — we would use him.&quot;</p>&mdash; Blair Kerkhoff (@BlairKerkhoff) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlairKerkhoff/status/527228589209817090">October 28, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[BigRedChief]

The team down 3-2, coming home have won 8 out of the last 10 World Series.

[lewdog]

I already shit 'em twice!!!

[WilliamTheIrish]

Make the dream come true!


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[TLO]

I feel like I'm going to vomit.

[Bl00dyBizkitz]

We will win this game.

Because we have to.

[bsroyals54]

YORDANo IS GOING TO LOCK THIS SHIT DOWN, NO WORRIES

[TLO]

I hope Ventura gives us 5 with less than 2 runs allowed.

Then go to Herrera/Davis through the 8th.

Holland for the 9th.

Worry about tomorrow, well, tomorrow.

[lcarus]

The only real fear I have is the fear of having to see Pence celebrate a World Series victory. Man, fuck that guy. Weird little twerp.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

I'm doing jumping jacks just to pass the time. I highly recommend it.

[stevieray]

damn im anxious!

[PHOG]

I hope Ventura gives us 5 with less than 2 runs allowed.

Then go to Herrera/Davis through the 8th.

Holland for the 9th.

Worry about tomorrow, well, tomorrow.
Pffft...he could give us 9, completely shut them down, come of age, become MVP of the WS.. and pitch in relief in game 7 if absolutely necessary to secure both wins. :thumb:

[eDave]

4:20! Blaze it!!!!

[lewdog]

4:20! Blaze it!!!!

How you feeling?

[PHOG]

C'mon kiddos...everyone is behind you 100%..:rockon:

[eDave]

How you feeling?

Not as run down, but still dripping fluids. You?

[TLO]

4:20! Blaze it!!!!

You're a bad influence. Shame on you.

[Hootie]

we just need to get through the top of the 1st and get a couple of runs on the board early

we'll be ok

[lcarus]

I can't wait to see/hear the crowd at the K. Shit's gonna be rowdy tonight.

[Hootie]

well if I know KC fans everyone is having a panic attack right now

[eDave]

You're a bad influence. Shame on you.

eDAVE IS THE BADDEST MOTHERFUCKER ON THE PLANET!!

[Bl00dyBizkitz]

Dude I'm just happy the whole town of KC is behind this team again. The Chiefs have taken a backseat to this whole thing, for the time being at least. Never EVER thought I would see that happen.

[Hootie]

I think the Chiefs are going to end up winning 11 games.

Fun time to be a KC fan again.

[lcarus]

I'm more excited about the opportunity and the experience than I am panicked. Like you said, it's been a great fuckin ride either way.

[chiefsfan987]

I bet we know pretty early how this thing is going to go.

[lcarus]

Dude I'm just happy the whole town of KC is behind this team again. The Chiefs have taken a backseat to this whole thing, for the time being at least. Never EVER thought I would see that happen.

This was the first bye week in my whole life where I could not have given less of a fuck that the Chiefs were off. Even when we were 2-14 the bye week sucked. The train wreck was still entertaining.

[eDave]

Dane Iorg

[PHOG]

This was the first bye week in my whole life where I could not have given less of a fuck that the Chiefs were off. Even when we were 2-14 the bye week sucked. The train wreck was still entertaining.
:hmmm:

[lcarus]

:hmmm:

What puzzles you, friend?

[PHOG]

What puzzles you, friend?
which bye week are you talking about? :shrug:

[TLO]

This was the first bye week in my whole life where I could not have given less of a **** that the Chiefs were off. Even when we were 2-14 the bye week sucked. The train wreck was still entertaining.

We play the Jets Sunday. We had our bye week before the Chargers game a couple weeks ago.

[Reaper16]

I want nothing more than to win tonight, and then win tomorrow...

but I am not going to be angry about anything the next two days

win or lose, I'm proud to be a Royals fan

I realized that one of the main reasons I want Kansas City teams to win a championship is so that other people will be forced to acknowledge where I'm from with a little bit of respect. So that people will be forced to think about this flyover city. So that the city & all of us fans by extension will matter - to the nation & to history.

How often do we think of the '08 Rays? The '07 Rockies (apart from the recent sweep streak comparisons)? The '98 Padres? Name three players on the 2000 Mets; I can't. In a few years how often will we think about the '10 & '11 Rangers? I desperately want this Royals team to be remembered by history.

BUT. WITH THAT SAID. Maybe what matters the most is what we, the Royals fans, remember. Maybe what matters most are the memories & stories that we'll share with each other, that we'll share with our children & grandchildren. And whether the Royals win or lose this World Series, no one can ever take from us the memories of this team. No one can ever take away how much this postseason meant to all of us.

I can't lie here. 2nd place is my least favorite thing, for reasons that aren't entirely related to sports. I can't pretend that a loss won't leave me utterly crushed, perhaps in a deeper way than I've ever been before. But maybe I recover sooner than I think. Maybe my ability to grab a drink with anyone of you motherfuckers & talk about those 7 stolen bases in the Wild Card game is enough. Maybe these permanent memories are enough. With that perspective, whatever happens in this next game, or the possible one after that...it's all gravy. Bonus. Extra. We've already won something. We've already added an AL pennant that will fly forever. And maybe I can convince myself here that at this point the Royals actually have nothing to lose.

[lcarus]

which bye week are you talking about? :shrug:

We play the Jets Sunday. We had our bye week before the Chargers game a couple weeks ago.

I was referring to the bye week we already had. And the Royals were playing so I didn't give a fuck. :)

[siberian khatru]

Dane Iorg

Dane McCloud

[Hootie]

Mike Piazza
Mo Vaughn (?)
Roberto Alomar (?)
they had some 3rd baseman I hated
Steve Trachsel (?)

man that is tough, I'm gonna look that roster up

[stonedstooge]

IN TO FUCK UP JOE BUCK'S NIGHT THE BASTARD

[FishingRod]

Gotta bring it tonight

[PHOG]

Dane McCloud
:D

[bsroyals54]

Dane McCloud

ROCKYYYYYY BAAAAALBBBOOOAAAAAA

[BigRedChief]

I'm more excited about the opportunity and the experience than I am panicked. Like you said, it's been a great fuckin ride either way.Recent history says you got a helluva chance to pull this out.
Since 1982............Home team in games 6&7...........22-3 with and 8-0 record in game 7.

[Hootie]

well fuck me that was awful

Ventura was the 3rd baseman and I actually liked him LMAO

Trachsel was long gone.

Mo Vaughn was long gone.

Roberto Alomar LMAO

...

haha

that wasn't fun for me

[lcarus]

IN TO FUCK UP JOE BUCK'S NIGHT THE BASTARD

Dyson with an amazing catch in center field, but MY GOD DID YOU SEE PENCE'S EXCELLENCE TAG UP FROM THIRD!?!?! WHAT A HEADY PLAYER, DOING SOMETHING A 9 YEAR OLD WOULD DO EVERY TIME!


Fucking assholes.

[Hootie]

ah Todd Zeile was the fucker I hated

it's hilarious

I definitely watched that WS and it has been only 14 years

and the only guy I remembered was Mike Piazza and that's because Clemens roid raged and through a bat at him

[Hootie]

I'll always remember the '10 Rangers, though...since I was living in Dallas and was hardcore bandwagoned onto that team

[Reaper16]

ah Todd Zeile was the fucker I hated

it's hilarious

I definitely watched that WS and it has been only 14 years

and the only guy I remembered was Mike Piazza and that's because Clemens roid raged and through a bat at him

Yeah, Piazza is literally the only player I knew for sure was on that team.

[PHOG]

Recent history says you got a helluva chance to pull this out.
Since 1982............Home team in games 6&7...........22-3 with and 8-0 record in game 7.
24-3 when the kiddos get done...:Royals::Royals::Royals:

[KC native]

LET'S GO MOTHERFUCKING ROYALS!

[bsroyals54]

Ventura has the eye of the tiger tonight IM FEELIN' IT

[Hootie]

Yeah, Piazza is literally the only player I knew for sure was on that team.

I confused Alomar with Rickey Henderson

and after looking at the roster I should've gotten freaking Al Leiter and Mike Hampton

but, alas, you were right LMAO

[stonedstooge]

SCORE EARLY AND SCORE OFTEN BOYS

[Hootie]

I wonder if I would've spent an hour on brainstorming if I would've ended up getting 3

I actually highly doubt it.

That's just so funny to me. I probably watched every single one of those fucking games when I was 15 and I retained zero information from that series.

[Hootie]

(you know, other than Roger Clemens and his roid rage)

[Bl00dyBizkitz]

Let's make our own history.

[ChiefsCountry]

2000 Mets I can think of is:
Piazza
Al Leiter
Mike Hampton?
Robin Ventura?
Who was the Cardinals 3rd baseman in the 90s I think he was on that team.

[Hootie]

Yet I could probably go back 20 years or so and name 3 players on every Super Bowl roster and give you a defining play or two

...baseball is so tough to be a fan of lol

[Hootie]

2000 Mets I can think of is:
Piazza
Al Leiter
Mike Hampton?
Robin Ventura?
Who was the Cardinals 3rd baseman in the 90s I think he was on that team.

Todd Zeile

and he was on every team

probably at least 12

[-King-]

I'll be in class during the first inning. Let's go Ace!
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[Hootie]

fuck!

I was one off.

11.

11 big league teams.

[Hootie]

Hamas, the baseball genius, chastised me the other day for comparing Bumgarner to Schilling and on Baseball Tonight they are, you guessed it, comparing Bumgarner's postseason to 2001 Schilling.

[PACHIEFSFAN]

Regardless of the outcome of this game, I am proud of what my Royals have done. They got much further then any sports pundit thought they would. They also got to the series in the most dramatic manner.

No lets get the done and BEAT THE giants!!

[lcarus]

Hamas, the baseball genius, chastised me the other day for comparing Bumgarner to Schilling and on Baseball Tonight they are, you guessed it, comparing Bumgarner's postseason to 2001 Schilling.

Not that you're wrong, but Baseball Tonight also said the Orioles had the bullpen advantage over KC before that series started.

[stonedstooge]

Giants pregame show just about over thank god

[TribalElder]

I would imagine joe buck wants kc to win so he gets another game to troll kc fans

[alnorth]

According to twitter, the national anthem will be performed by the Kansas City symphony.

If there's a game 7, it will be an opera singer who lives in KC.

[Hootie]

I will say, though...

there is a big difference between the hitters on the 2001 Yankees and the hitters on the 2014, no steroid, Royals

lol

EITHER WAY

You'll never convince me starting your ace 1, 5 and pitching him 2 innings in relief in the 7th is smarter than 1, 4 and 7 if you have a TRUE, ELITE, MLB ace.

[chiefsfan987]

looks like there is quite a bit more orange in the crowd than there was in game 1 and 2.

[Hootie]

looks like there is quite a bit more orange in the crowd than there was in game 1 and 2.

makes sense

the tickets are literally dirt cheap right now

[Start Croyle]

looks like there is quite a bit more orange in the crowd than there was in game 1 and 2.

Don't worry, it's just a lot of people in Marlins jerseys.

[chiefsfan987]

Don't worry, it's just a lot of people in Marlins jerseys.

ROFL

[alnorth]

I will say, though...

there is a big difference between the hitters on the 2001 Yankees and the hitters on the 2014, no steroid, Royals

lol

EITHER WAY

You'll never convince me starting your ace 1, 5 and pitching him 2 innings in relief in the 7th is smarter than 1, 4 and 7 if you have a TRUE, ELITE, MLB ace.

Presuming he would be just as effective, of course not.

He's never pitched on short rest before, so the Giants settled for the 2 near-guarantees.

[PHOG]

Damn, its not slurp slurp slurp the Giants...it's LAP,LAP,LAP...can't get enough...C'mon ACE!!!

[PACHIEFSFAN]

Giants pregame show just about over thank god

This. I almost throw up in my mouth a few times.

[ChiefsCountry]

Lets see if I can name 3 players off each of the World Series teams.

2001 - Luis Gonazlez, Curt Schilling, Randy Johnson, Craig Counsell, Mark Grace?
2002 - John Lackey, Darin Erstad, Troy Perchevil
2003 - Josh Beckett, Did the Marlins have Pudge?, Cliff Floyd?
2004 - David Ortiz, Manny, Curt Schilling
2005 - Paul Korenko, Bobby Jenks,
2006 - Pujols, Wainwright, Carpenter
2007 - David Ortiz, Manny, Curt Schilling
2008 - Howard, Rollins, Hamels
2009 - CC, Jeter, Riveria
2010 - Lincecum, Posey, Cain
2011 - Freese, Pujols, Wainwright
2012 - Lincecum, Posey, Cain
2013 - Ortiz, Pedoria, Lackey

Damn that was a lot harder than I thought.

[PHOG]

Yeah BITCH, they were down 3-2 to the Cards too!!!!!

[Hootie]

Presuming he would be just as effective, of course not.

He's never pitched on short rest before, so the Giants settled for the 2 near-guarantees.

well, can't say it didn't work

but down 4-1 game 4 was PRETTY fucking risky

considering our bullpen blows saves just about never

[Hootie]

I could've named almost all of the White Sox players

they freaking went 11-1

so amazing

[lewdog]

Do we even pitch to Pence tonight?

[siberian khatru]

At least they won't forget the words

[PACHIEFSFAN]

This is cool. KC Symphony doing the national anthem. Wonder if that has ever been done?

[Hootie]

I remember 2003 in Normal, IL

everyone was ready to riot before Bartman

EVERYONE

2005 in Champaign?

White Sox won.

NO

ONE

CARED

it was hilarious

[PHOG]

No SSB mess ups tonight.

[Bl00dyBizkitz]

Do we even pitch to Pence tonight?

0-3 3K's

[chiefsfan987]

National Anthem should always be instrumental version for games like this. So much better.

[stonedstooge]

Very nice

[Dylan]

This is cool. KC Symphony doing the national anthem. Wonder if that has ever been done?

That was awesome!

[PACHIEFSFAN]

At least they won't forget the words

ROFL

[PHOG]

:# Fuck SF!!!

[cosmo20002]

So fucking nervous right now

[bsroyals54]

FRANK THOMAS KNOWS WHATS UP


EDIT: AND NICK SWISHER

[stonedstooge]

Anyone know how the ball carried in batting practice there today?

[lewdog]

Nick Swisher most over-rated current big leaguer????

[Bob Dole]

Yoga pants on the dugout FTW!

[mlyonsd]

I'll bet Buck's head is as long as his legs.

[PHOG]

Tell those girls to tear off their leggings...they'll be hot after a while.

[PACHIEFSFAN]

Just talking to my son about how Esky missed some grounders because the ball didn't come up because of the over wet dirt in SF, and the SF SS have a couple of problems in KC because the ball came up on him. Makes you wonder.

[lewdog]

Let's have a good game thread boys.

:clap:

[alpha_omega]

In. No tv, so I'll be following here and on the CBS Sports app. Go royals.

[kc rush]

Lets win this

[stonedstooge]

Let's have a good game thread boys.

:clap:

THIS PLEASE

[bsroyals54]

bring on PET IT WE DON'T CARE

[KC native]

SO FUCKING PUMPED RIGHT NOW. LET'S GO ROYALS!

FUCK THE GIANTS AND FUCK BIG DADDY FOR BEING A FAN AND GENERAL DIPSHIT TOO!

[bsroyals54]

CAN'T IMAGINE THE ADRENALINE FOR THE YOUNG PLAYERS RIGHT NOW

[MTG#10]

Ventura about to rock these bitches

[MeatRock]

This is IT! Lets get it done Royals.

[stonedstooge]

TIME TO EARN SOME RESPECT BOYS

[kc rush]

Come on Ventura!

[Bob Dole]

Was that voodoo that Ventura do in the dirt?

[TribalElder]

They cut out Ventura drawing in the sand

Fuck you fox

[Fairplay]

Let's do this

[RollChiefsRoll]

LET ER RIP, ROYALS.