Maybe we need some encouragement!
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We got our real Ace on the mound tonight

I'm damn nervous.

I was done being nervous after the 1st inning of last nights abortion. Now, I just want Ace to lock the SF bats down. We need a win.

Eh, Don't be nervous. Enjoy the ride, seriously. Playing with house money.

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Every time Ventura has been put in a spot where the Royals need an ACE-like performance out of him in the second half, he has responded. I think he will tonight, as long as he's healthy.

That's why I'm not worried about Shields walking (as long as Ventura is healthy next year). I think the kid has already shown he can handle any moment.

We aight. I didn't expect us to win 12 straight, and neither should you have. We got this shit, y'all.

First thing I'll look for tonight is how Ventura is carrying himself on the mound. Is he showing us that almost cocky swagger he has? If so - he'll do just fine tonight.

Not to harp on the Shields thing.... but have you seen his numbers this postseason? For his career in the postseason?

Just listening to Petro on 810, he says it's a fact that Duffy isnt healthy, but if he can give you 3 innings in Game 5, that has to be considered.

Yeah. He won the Rays first playoff game ever in 2008 and pitched pretty well (though a little luckily) in his WS start against the Phillies. But other than that, his postseason numbers are pretty bad.

I think he looks tired. Dude logs a shit ton of innings, and I'm guessing it has taken its toll on him. He'll be on a very short leash if there is a game 5.

ROFL

We're the narrow favorite tonight. Vegas likes Ventura over Peavy

SF: +104
KC: -114

This, I agree with. Yesterday, I did not.