B-dub Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Can someone who knows the rules of baseball pretty well answer a question for me? I noticed this happen from both Yankees and Angels last night where the pitcher just threw a very soft pitch not aiming at the batsman where the catcher stood a yard left out of his area to catch, and this went on for 4 pitches then the batsman just strolled to first base, what the hell is all that about? It's called an intentional walk and is done for strategic purposes. For example, if the batter that follows is weaker than the one at the plate, the manager might decide to intentionally walk the batter to get to the next hitter. There's a whole load of variables and considerations that go into the decision, which I'm too lazy to explain now, but I'm sure Levi can provide a more detailed explanation, hyperlinks, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vojskovoda Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Ah, I see. Thanks for explaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I'm not too fussed on the Yankees-Angels, but God I hope the Dodgers take the series. Dodgers/Angels, Dodgers/Yankees would both be good in the WS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted October 19, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted October 19, 2009 You just don't like Philadelphia, don't you... Philadelphians and New Englanders get along pretty well, what with the common enemy and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 You just don't like Philadelphia, don't you... Philadelphians and New Englanders get along pretty well, what with the common enemy and all that. I liked Allen Iverson.. that's about as much of Philly-love you'll get from me. A generalisation, I know, but I've heard alot of bad stories about the people of Philly, especially at Eagles games, attacking and spitting on opposition support and such. Must be horrible, with no segregation and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted October 19, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted October 19, 2009 (the rowdiest part of the Vet) (note the stewards watching bored as the visiting fans get berated and have bottles thrown at them) (there is no equivalent to the 700 level at the new Philly stadia, for the record). taking one for the team at Fenway (getting ejected from the ground for pouring your beer on Yankee fans) deserves a standing ovation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 What is it with women fighting and getting arrested at sporting venues in the US, there's tonnes of them on YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted October 20, 2009 VT Supporter Share Posted October 20, 2009 Just hypothesizing, but: * women tend to have a slightly lower alcohol tolerance than men (and given that the prices for beer at most stadia encourage large portions (it's not uncommon to see, say, $6 for 12 oz. vs. $7 for 20 oz., and a $10 quart is not unheard of)) * you're more apt to see the ushers/stewards and cops get involved earlier if it's men fighting, perhaps because it means that they might have to call over a female steward/cop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-dub Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Just hypothesizing, but: * women tend to have a slightly lower alcohol tolerance than men (and given that the prices for beer at most stadia encourage large portions (it's not uncommon to see, say, $6 for 12 oz. vs. $7 for 20 oz., and a $10 quart is not unheard of)) * you're more apt to see the ushers/stewards and cops get involved earlier if it's men fighting, perhaps because it means that they might have to call over a female steward/cop You forgot the most important reason: Women think they can get away with it because ... they're women! This is true with most things in life controlled by men (eg, security at sporting events). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Set an alarm to wake up for the Dodgers game, but my Sky box crashed around the 6th inning, been stuck watching the pitch-by-pitch on mlb.com for the last hour. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I can't believe it.. The Dodgers are killing themselves in this series. I pray for a Yankee win, the Phillies would slaughter the Angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 A-Rod HR in the 5th to make it 5-0. He's actually having an awesome post-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Damon homers to make it 7-1. I think it's pretty clear what the World Series is going to be now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Ended 10-1 in the end. CC has been phenomenal so far this post season. Add A-Rod's newfound post-season brilliance and a generally very sound line up and bullpen, and the Bombers are looking very strong for the World Series. If on top of that, Teixera and Swisher can get their bats going again and AJ Burnett's effectiveness continues to outweigh his lack of control we'll be unstoppable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Ended 10-1 in the end. CC has been phenomenal so far this post season. Add A-Rod's newfound post-season brilliance and a generally very sound line up and bullpen, and the Bombers are looking very strong for the World Series. If on top of that, Teixera and Swisher can get their bats going again and AJ Burnett's effectiveness continues to outweigh his lack of control we'll be unstoppable. And if Rivera keeps using a shiny ball, you'll win it all..... :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vojskovoda Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Phillies are such a flukey tram... if they play Yankees in the final thye'll get hammered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I'd like to think it was fluke, but they've just got a great lineup. I think they had 4 guys with over 30 HRs in the regular season. We didn't even have that many in double figures I don't think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Been 3 homers already in game 5. Dodgers in the 1st to make it 1-0, Phillies hit a 3 run homer inthe 1st to make it 3-1, then the Dodgers in the 2nd to make it 3-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Oh FFS. Both teams have homered in both innings now. Phillies 4-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Phillies return to the World Series. They made the Dodgers look like they shouldn't even be in post-season. I'm annoyed, 5am for this? Thankyou Los Angeles, you're making it a nightmare World Series for Mets fans. I hate baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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