# MLB: Post-Season 2019 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** baseball-mlb\ **Created:** [September 30, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046 "2019-09-30T14:37:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 25
**Author:** ![Rhodes](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rhodes/32/273_2.png) [@Rhodes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhodes)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2019, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046/481 "2019-10-29T18:02:33Z")
> [@Damuri\_Ajashi](#): > > … > The error rate was even more disturbing when the umpire was of a different race than the pitcher. > … > [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-sports-mind/201505/are-umpires-racist](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-sports-mind/201505/are-umpires-racist) Interesting, but your link refutes your claim: > [@Psychology Today link](#): > > However, more accurate statistical testing (one that accounted for pitchers’ prior accuracy) again revealed Parsons’ finding to be spurious. > > Although the final word may not yet have been said, it appears that, in this case, the bias was exhibited by the scientists, not the umpires. ---
**Author:** ![Tom\_Scud](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f08c70/32.png) [@Tom\_Scud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Scud)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2019, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046/482 "2019-10-30T01:28:30Z")
Verlander is really laboring. Hard to see him getting through 6 at this rate. ---
**Author:** ![Tom\_Scud](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f08c70/32.png) [@Tom\_Scud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Scud)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2019, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046/483 "2019-10-30T01:55:57Z")
> [@Tom\_Scud](#): > > Verlander is really laboring. Hard to see him getting through 6 at this rate. As I was saying ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2019, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046/484 "2019-10-30T03:02:16Z")
I like Martinez’s passion, and I agree he got cheated out of a run, but why get ejected now? ---
**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:** [October 30, 2019, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046/485 "2019-10-30T03:03:01Z")
> [@RickJay](#): > > In all seriousness, good. If you’re going to be an asshole, take a hike. Ballparks should enforce rules about appropriate behaviour. I’m sure they don’t care, and in fact are delighted with the publicity. [They’re Instagram models who evidently did it to publicize the digital magazine SHAGMAG.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/10226670/instagram-model-julia-rose-boobs-baseball-world-series/) They claim some of the proceeds will go to breast cancer research. I’m skeptical about the last bit, but [they’re definitely not taking it very hard.](https://nypost.com/2019/10/29/world-series-flashers-julia-rose-lauren-summer-return-to-nationals-park/) ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2019, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046/486 "2019-10-30T03:05:01Z")
Good news is, I think we got a game 7 and I don’t care who wins, I love game sevens. It’s the greatest game in all of sports. 162 games + 5 games + 7 games + 6 games: after a month of spring training, and after 180 games, it comes down to these final 27 outs. Whatever happens, congrats Astros and Nats, and thank you both for giving us the big one. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Borgia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_borgia/32/156_2.png) [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2019, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046/487 "2019-10-30T03:07:03Z")
Fuck the umps. We’ll win in spite of them. ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2019, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046/488 "2019-10-30T03:11:36Z")
I have to say, going back to 2014, the Nats have been jobbed by the umps more than any franchise I can recall. They got totally hosed by the umps against the Giants in 2014. The umps have been trying to hose them again. ---
**Author:** ![Dale\_Sams](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/779978/32.png) [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2019, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046/489 "2019-10-30T03:11:46Z")
> [@asahi](#): > > Good news is, I think we got a game 7 and I don’t care who wins, I love game sevens. It’s the greatest game in all of sports. 162 games + 5 games + 7 games + 6 games: after a month of spring training, and after 180 games, it comes down to these final 27 outs. > > Whatever happens, congrats Astros and Nats, and thank you both for giving us the big one. Do not place too much faith in the Washington bullpen. Their competence is insignificant compared to the power of their choke. ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2019, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046/490 "2019-10-30T03:13:19Z")
Wanted to add two more thoughts: 1. Soto is another Pujols - and maybe better. The real deal. 2. I like this Zimmerman guy. He just goes in and does his job, and he’s been with the team for ever. ---
**Author:** ![madmonk28](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madmonk28/32/20811_2.png) [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2019, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046/491 "2019-10-30T03:14:23Z")
> [@asahi](#): > > I have to say, going back to 2014, the Nats have been jobbed by the umps more than any franchise I can recall. They got totally hosed by the umps against the Giants in 2014. The umps have been trying to hose them again. Game 7 means that I get maximum baseball. ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2019, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046/492 "2019-10-30T03:14:49Z")
> [@Dale\_Sams](#): > > Do not place too much faith in the Washington bullpen. Their competence is insignificant compared to the power of their choke. Six outs. How hard can it be? 😃 See, I’m just joshin wit ya. I’m enjoying the fact that I’m talking with REAL NATS FANS. I know they do exist!🆒 ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2019, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046/493 "2019-10-30T03:16:42Z")
> [@madmonk28](#): > > Game 7 means that I get maximum baseball. And possibly, a world championship! You guys beat my redbirds. I guess the Cards channeled their energy to you because with one exception I’ve never seen the Cardinals win an easy series. Except for 2006, they win big series in 7 games, right down to the wire. Your turn for a heart attack, heh heh. ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046/494 "2019-10-30T03:17:44Z")
I like the decision to keep Strasburg out there, but I hope they got a guy warmin it up. ---
**Author:** ![BlankSlate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blankslate/32/80_2.png) [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2019, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046/495 "2019-10-30T03:21:27Z")
Man, I hope they let Strasburg pitch the ninth. It’s not like he needs to hold anything back for his next start. ---
**Author:** ![Tom\_Scud](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f08c70/32.png) [@Tom\_Scud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Scud)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2019, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046/496 "2019-10-30T03:26:33Z")
Time for that Greinke trade to pay some more dividends I guess. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2019, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046/497 "2019-10-30T03:33:24Z")
Here’s my solution to deal with interference at first base: Righthanded players cannot play first base. It’s weird and unnatural, and would eliminate 90% of these calls. ---
**Author:** ![Tom\_Scud](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f08c70/32.png) [@Tom\_Scud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Scud)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2019, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046/498 "2019-10-30T03:33:53Z")
Okay, 3 runs was vaguely possible but 5 is pretty much over. ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2019, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046/499 "2019-10-30T03:35:53Z")
Game 7. It’s on! Cautionary note to Nats fans: Astros dropped game 6 against LA in 2017 and recovered the next night like nothing happened and won game 7. But who knows, maybe the road field advantage is a thing! ---
**Author:** ![madmonk28](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madmonk28/32/20811_2.png) [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2019, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046/500 "2019-10-30T03:44:25Z")
> [@asahi](#): > > Wanted to add two more thoughts: > > 1. Soto is another Pujols - and maybe better. The real deal. > > 2. I like this Zimmerman guy. He just goes in and does his job, and he’s been with the team for ever. Zimmerman is a class guy, he played his best years when the Nats sucked. He never moaned, he never bitched, he just played his guts out. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046.md?page=24) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-post-season-2019/841046.md?page=26)