# MLB: The Playoffs **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** baseball-mlb\ **Created:** [October 2, 2023, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989 "2023-10-02T04:45:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2023, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989/41 "2023-10-04T23:42:31Z")
The ‘90s Braves should’ve won more than just the one. ---
**Author:** ![gnarator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gnarator/32/8266_2.png) [@gnarator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnarator)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2023, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989/42 "2023-10-04T23:46:31Z")
> [@RickJay](#): > > It’s the most Blue Jays game ever: > > - Lots of baserunners and no runs > - A Little League baserunning mistake > - A ridiculous managerial decision that was clearly dictated by the front office > > They’re shaping up to be one of the greatest wastes of talent since the Expos of the 80s, or arguably the 90s Braves (who did in a World Series but it sure seems they should have won more.) It seems everything the Twins did broke for them. The timing play pickoff, the play at the plate yesterday, the double plays when needed. As a Twins fan, you’ll forgive me for enjoying your misery. The last time the Twins won a playoff series, my adult daughter wasn’t even born. ---
**Author:** ![Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2023, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989/43 "2023-10-04T23:46:44Z")
Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2023, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989/44 "2023-10-04T23:48:56Z")
> [@BlankSlate](#): > > It looks like Berrios walked one guy and got yanked. Kikuchi came in and gave up two runs. Correct. Kikuchi came in after the opening walk and proceeded to give up a hit, a walk, and another hit that plated a run. Then the next batter hit into a DP which scored another run. Final score was 2-0. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2023, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989/45 "2023-10-05T02:42:52Z")
Well, the WC round ended quickly with very little drama. NL East teams (Phillies and Braves) meet up in the division round; NL West teams (DBacks and Dodgers) do likewise. Twinkies meet the Astros, while the Orioles play the Rangers in the AL. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2023, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989/46 "2023-10-05T13:11:22Z")
The Braves are the #1 seed. So why aren’t they playing the lowest seeded team, the #6 Diamondbacks? I searched but could not find the answer. ---
**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 5, 2023, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989/47 "2023-10-05T13:19:13Z")
Because there isn’t a reseeding process for the post-season bracket. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2023, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989/48 "2023-10-05T13:39:43Z")
So then #1 plays the winner of #3 vs #6, which is more likely to be #3, and #2 plays the winner of #4 vs #5, which is more likely to be #4? Doesn’t make sense. It should be the other way around. What’s the rationale? ---
**Author:** ![Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2023, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989/49 "2023-10-05T13:47:28Z")
No, #1 (braves) plays the winner of 4 vs 5 (in this case Philadelphia). 2 (dodgers) plays winner of 3 and 6 (Dbacks). ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2023, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989/50 "2023-10-05T14:14:32Z")
Oh yeah. I was confused. Thanks. ---
**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 5, 2023, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989/51 "2023-10-05T16:11:01Z")
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen Jhoan Duran before, but man, he’s got an arsenal of filthy pitches. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2023, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989/52 "2023-10-06T22:07:17Z")
The Arizona Diamondbacks have forced Guns and Roses out of their ballpark! > **[Phoenix Guns N' Roses show delayed due to D-backs playoff run](https://ktar.com/story/5542947/phoenix-guns-n-roses-show-at-chase-field-postponed-as-diamondbacks-continue-playoff-run/)** > > Guns N' Roses fans will have to wait a little longer to see the rock band live at Chase Field in Phoenix but for a good reason. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2023, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989/53 "2023-10-06T22:23:47Z")
Loved the balk. As a long time Phillies fan I feel confident that the Braves will run over them like a steam roller running over a smarmy con man stuck in wet cement. But there’s always next year. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2023, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989/54 "2023-10-06T23:35:33Z")
The Toronto fan base is REALLY angry. I’ve never seen anything like this. Their own employees are freaking out on live TV (Rogers owns a lot of media.) [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/EVt8-_FD5CE/maxresdefault.jpg "Sid’s very (very) passionate thoughts about the Blue Jays' loss") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVt8-_FD5CE) I’ve certainly never disliked the team more. They aren’t anywhere near the worst team they’ve ever had. They are easily the most frustrating and unlikeable. ---
**Author:** ![gnarator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gnarator/32/8266_2.png) [@gnarator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnarator)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2023, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989/55 "2023-10-07T00:27:28Z")
I watched that, and then YouTube cued up this [blame game](https://youtu.be/d2UyPrBgGJw?si=sycRedqPvVK45zAS) (can’t embed, for some reason) Sure, they pulled Berrios early, but come on–it’s not like he’s Sandy Koufax. When he loses it, he loses it in a hurry. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2023, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989/56 "2023-10-07T00:34:10Z")
> [@gnarator](#): > > Sure, they pulled Berrios early, but come on–it’s not like he’s Sandy Koufax. When he loses it, he loses it in a hurry. You aren’t gonna wait until he loses it? Or looks like he might? Buddy was cooking. And it didn’t work. The move made no sense; if you are bound and determined to bring in a lefty there, at least use a relief pitcher. Don’t make a guy who has started all year, literally not pitched in relief one single time, do it. ---
**Author:** ![gnarator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gnarator/32/8266_2.png) [@gnarator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gnarator)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2023, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989/57 "2023-10-07T01:29:48Z")
No, I would have left him in there, but apparently I’m old school. I don’t know how many times I saw him pitch, though, where he seemed to be cruising in the fifth or sixth and BAM! I’m not sure why it is, (though I have a few theories), but Blue Jays media and fans seem the most worked up about their loss. Rays, Brewers, Marlins fans seem disappointed but appear to be taking it in stride. The stories are all about stadiums, managers leaving, and free agents. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2023, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989/58 "2023-10-07T02:17:41Z")
> [@gnarator](#): > > Blue Jays media and fans seem the most worked up about their loss. Rays, Brewers, Marlins fans seem disappointed but appear to be taking it in stride. The stories are all about stadiums, managers leaving, and free agents. Those are small market teams and none were World Series favorites (I realize the Rays are always better than anyone expects.) The Jays are a big market team that spent a lot of money, and Blue Jays fans have been told this is a championship squad. They are getting worse, if anything. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2023, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989/59 "2023-10-08T01:33:01Z")
Clayton Kershaw getting his butt kicked in the 1st inning. Every single D-Back hitting the hall hard, 5-0 and Kershaw hasn’t gotten an out yet. ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2023, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989/60 "2023-10-08T02:28:39Z")
A complete comedy show! 😁 Eighty-seven mph balls. Had one batter with five pitches, five swings. Then Sheehan (who a lot of Dodger fans wanted to start), lets up three runs. I’m for Phils, but i live in LA now. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-the-playoffs/990989.md?page=4)