# MLB. And here comes the Post Season! **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [September 29, 2016, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171 "2016-09-29T00:43:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 48
**Author:** ![cgg419](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cgg419/32/2847_2.png) [@cgg419](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cgg419)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171/941 "2016-11-03T03:59:48Z")
> [@UltraVires](#): > > If this is rained out, isn’t it a tie and replayed from the start? How does this work? Replay the whole game or start again tomorrow in the 10th? ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171/942 "2016-11-03T04:01:44Z")
Resume in the tenth. ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171/943 "2016-11-03T04:01:54Z")
Really, how could a Cubs-Indians World Series possibly end any way other than with one team coming back from a 3-1 deficit, a Game 7 that goes to extra innings, a blown 6-3 lead, scapegoats all around, and a rain delay? It’s only missing a walkoff homer, which I suppose is something only an Indian could deliver. ---
**Author:** ![Suburban\_Plankton](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suburban_plankton/32/219_2.png) [@Suburban\_Plankton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Suburban_Plankton)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171/944 "2016-11-03T04:01:59Z")
> [@cgg419](#): > > How does this work? > > Replay the whole game or start again tomorrow in the 10th? The game would be picked up from this point, in the top of the 10th. But they’re going to finish the game tonight. Unless the locusts get there first. ---
**Author:** ![cgg419](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cgg419/32/2847_2.png) [@cgg419](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cgg419)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171/945 "2016-11-03T04:02:14Z")
That’s what I thought ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171/946 "2016-11-03T04:02:49Z")
God is playing a cruel joke. ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171/947 "2016-11-03T04:03:08Z")
Oh, and it has to be a walkoff \*\*\*grand slam. \*\*\*Cubs leading 9-6in the twelfth or thirteenth inning, bases loaded, two outs, 2 strikes 3 balls, and an Indian smashes the ball into the stands (after multiple foul balls) to win 10-9. ---
**Author:** ![UltraVires](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ecccb3/32.png) [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171/948 "2016-11-03T04:03:22Z")
> [@RickJay](#): > > Resume in the tenth. I thought a game was only suspended if the visiting team tied the score or went ahead, otherwise it is a tie and replayed? Or is that Little League? ---
**Author:** ![ultimate11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/49beb7/32.png) [@ultimate11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultimate11)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171/949 "2016-11-03T04:04:05Z")
There’s a gap in the radar, with the big storm in Toledo. If this game goes as far as 1:45AM, expect the morning rush hour to announce the game’s still in progress. The tarp is being removed now, so now the long battle begins. EDIT: And if this battle goes as far as 1:45 AM, tomorrow is a friggin’ holiday. EDIT II: All times CST. If you’re in Cleveland or New York, you’re definally calling in sick. ---
**Author:** ![Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a183cd/32.png) [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171/950 "2016-11-03T04:05:27Z")
Joe Maddon has not managed this game well at all and that started with burning Chapman last night. I have not agreed with pretty much any move he’s made. Would have let it ride at least another hitter with Hendricks. ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171/951 "2016-11-03T04:05:52Z")
> [@Suburban\_Plankton](#): > > Unless the locusts get there first. It’s Cleveland. Midges. ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171/952 "2016-11-03T04:06:40Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > Fuck it. Can we just call it a tie and throw parties in BOTH cities? 😃 Heisenberg World Series. Both teams both win and lose. ---
**Author:** ![asterion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171/953 "2016-11-03T04:07:09Z")
I don’t really have a team in this, though as an NL guy I’m pulling a bit more for the Cubs, and I’m amazed at the sheer amount of stress I’m feeling watching this game. At least the rain delay is about over. ---
**Author:** ![Sir\_T-Cups](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171/954 "2016-11-03T04:07:30Z")
I don’t see many scapegoats in this game other than Joe Maddon, who else would be blamed? I can’t imagine anyone blaming Chapman for being overworked, Lester’s foils were easily made up in the other two innings. The missed bunt? I guess? I know I haven’t left Maddon alone all night, but I seriously don’t see anyone else to blame that isn’t him for if (and I say when) the Cubs lose I’m with you asterion! ---
**Author:** ![Mister\_Rik](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mister_rik/32/491_2.png) [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171/955 "2016-11-03T04:09:08Z")
Are the baseball gods trying to kill us? ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171/956 "2016-11-03T04:10:17Z")
> [@asterion](#): > > I don’t really have a team in this, though as an NL guy I’m pulling a bit more for the Cubs, and I’m amazed at the sheer amount of stress I’m feeling watching this game. I think I speak for all fans of both teams when I say “Welcome, friend.” ---
**Author:** ![TokyoBayer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tokyobayer/32/13989_2.png) [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171/957 "2016-11-03T04:12:27Z")
It looks like the wrong week to stop sniffing glue. ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171/958 "2016-11-03T04:12:33Z")
I’m really sorry not to be living in LA right now. ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171/959 "2016-11-03T04:14:49Z")
Baez and Maddon would be the scapegoats; Baez for that foolish bunt. ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2016, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171/960 "2016-11-03T04:15:45Z")
> [@Velocity](#): > > Baez and Maddon would be the scapegoats; Baez for that foolish bunt. He didn’t do that on his own. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171.md?page=47) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-and-here-comes-the-post-season/767171.md?page=49)