The Little League World Series is going on right now and is really fun to watch. Those youngsters play the game as it was intended.
Jim
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August 22, 2019, 10:38 AM
redstone
I love baseball as well. I enjoy college baseball. Watching Coastal win it all as the cinderella team was right up with watching the RedSox beat the Yankees way back. Little league is fun as well.
But those that say the game is just all homeruns. I give you Robles and his incredible arm
There are any number of these and while I do not get to drive up to see the nats (4+hours) like I used to watch the Rangers when I lived in Denton, I do love watching them on MASN.
Great fun.
This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it. -Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Joshua Painter Played by Senator Fred Thompson
August 22, 2019, 04:52 PM
SSgt USMC/Vet
Nats fan also , sucks that I'm not able to watch on TV (Dish) due to blackout, even MLB.com. I would think I was far enough away from DC. Max is back, pitching tonight.
August 22, 2019, 04:54 PM
Butch 2340
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August 22, 2019, 04:56 PM
PowerSurge
I love baseball too. Go Braves!
——————————————— The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Psalm 14:1
August 22, 2019, 05:02 PM
GWbiker
Former Phillies fan here when they played at Vet Stadium. Got access to free season tickets and 50 cent parking in the late '70's at the Vet. Most of the fun was in the stands and among the drunks in the picnic areas.
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August 23, 2019, 06:49 AM
bendable
this whole, "every third hit is a home run "business got old mid way through the season
Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency.
Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first
August 23, 2019, 07:48 AM
Bytes
Watching baseball on TV is really boring (at least for me). Watching it live at the ball park with family and friends is really a nice time.
August 23, 2019, 03:13 PM
berto
Go A's! Swept Yankees.
August 23, 2019, 04:56 PM
bigdeal
It ain't politically correct, nor would the owner (who I loathe) approve, but I don't care. I've been a fan since I could walk and hold a bat.
Go Tribe Go....
----------------------------- Guns are awesome because they shoot solid lead freedom. Every man should have several guns. And several dogs, because a man with a cat is a woman. Kurt Schlichter
August 23, 2019, 05:01 PM
ftttu
I can ONLY get into baseball if I'm at a game. There is no way I can watch one on TV, not even a World Series game. Baseball fell out of favor with me during the baseball strike many years ago.
Sad to hear reports of empty stadiums during games. I grew up going to Astros games, and if I had to pick a 'favorite' team, they would be it. However, they fell out of favor more with me when the went to the American League.
Retired Texas Lawman
August 24, 2019, 07:55 AM
MRBTX
Sorry, Dodger fans. Game 5 2017 World Series. Best game ever.
August 24, 2019, 01:51 PM
RoboV
Little League World Series.
Go River Ridge, La!!!
"Lion Heart is all heart, Smarty Jones is all out!!!"
August 24, 2019, 02:08 PM
ptb351
I much prefer baseball how it "used to be."
There are way too many strike outs...drives me crazy. Stats like Dave Kingman back in the day are now becoming more normal, but it seems to now be ok to strike out 200 times a year as long as you hit 30 home runs. Just like it seems to be ok to hit .230 as long as you hit 30 home runs.
August 24, 2019, 02:18 PM
BamaJeepster
I’m not really a big baseball fan, but this is the best baseball video ever:
“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” - John Adams
August 25, 2019, 09:02 PM
parallel
quote:
Originally posted by RoboV: Little League World Series.
Go River Ridge, La!!!
National AND World Champions! My boy thought it was cool that some of the players he's been on the field with in rec ball were on TV.
quote:
Originally posted by ptb351: I much prefer baseball how it "used to be."
There are way too many strike outs...drives me crazy. Stats like Dave Kingman back in the day are now becoming more normal, but it seems to now be ok to strike out 200 times a year as long as you hit 30 home runs. Just like it seems to be ok to hit .230 as long as you hit 30 home runs.
How about 17 hits (a record) in the tournament and a batting average of .739?
A penny saved is a government oversight.
August 25, 2019, 09:07 PM
Skins2881
Nats sweep cubbies. In good position for wild card with all our players coming back. Keep it up guys!
Jesse
Sic Semper Tyrannis
August 25, 2019, 09:35 PM
YellowJacket
I only care that they score all of those runs and win all of those games but they still can't make up any ground on the Atlanta Braves.
There ain't much difference in the man I want to be and the man that I really am.
August 25, 2019, 09:38 PM
YellowJacket
quote:
Originally posted by Butch 2340: [FLASH_VIDEO]<iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wOiyMvROZUI" width="560"></iframe>[/FLASH_VIDEO]
My video from my view of this GS. Ball landed about 10 rows in front of me. Sorry can't embed from my phone.
There ain't much difference in the man I want to be and the man that I really am.
August 25, 2019, 09:40 PM
Skins2881
quote:
Originally posted by YellowJacket: I only care that they score all of those runs and win all of those games but they still can't make up any ground on the Atlanta Braves.
You guys won't stop fucking winning. We are playing our asses off and not gaining any ground. I'm settling for the play in game at this point.
