After 3 games, I was really excited for this one. Puerto Rico’s fans were just plain fun to be around. There was a lot of spirit showing all around. There was a guy in George Washington garb and a US flag with 13 stars. That’s good commitment to a bit.
So, I don’t know what anyone else think but I think the road charcoal jerseys are terrible. The Venezuelans at least paired the charcoal pants with their bright blue jersey which would have looked better with the standard light grey pants. But these charcoal on charcoal uniforms are really hard on the eyes.
Also, I’m not sure but I think Altuve may be taller than Stroman.
Puerto Rico is definitely represented. They have the best fans by far from an interactive standpoint.
Puerto Rico had 6 consecutive singles to begin the bottom of the 1st that produced 4 runs. There was a nice double play off, essentially, a seccrifice fly to Yelich. Molina slid past third base and was tagged out. Puerto Rico might have put up a larger number without that blunder.
Posey’s solo shot would have been a no doubter without the marine layer effect. With the marine layer it was only out by a couple of rows.
The ball girl was cold tonight. It was low 60s at the start and dropped into the 50s by the middle of the game. The group from Vegas sitting next to me had brought a blanket.
Second best game of the series so far. USA mounted a comeback in the 9th but couldn’t finish. Didn’t find out until later that Crawford should have been called out at third. Puerto Rico definitely earned the victory.
This was one of two arrests made near me. Both people just hopped the low wall so they could dance on the dirt in celebration. Earned themselves a trespassing arrest and lifetime ban from Petco. Besides the US loss, this was the only other disappointing moment from the night. The game itself lived up to my expectations.
Jerseys/attire: Celtics, Anaheim Ducks, Auburn University, University of Vermont, University of Texas, Reds, Supersonics, Mazatlan, University of Oregon, Columbia Fireflies (MiLB), Aguilas, University of Louisville, WBC South Africa, 76ers, Western Michigan University , San Diego Gulls, Bengals, University of Houston
Beers consumed: Founders All Day IPA (2), Stone IPA (2), Guinness Extra Stout (of course), Bud Light 25oz (2)
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I was OK with the beer selection until the last one……
After having good beer (to me), then switch to something like Bud it tastes even worse than if I would have started with it.
It looks funny, but I would certainly appreciate enjoying some more things to this level.
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Well done on this series. We like these boots on the ground posts,; but we may have to be careful:
This tourney has been absolutely fantastic. Love your reports.
If you’ve watched some of the recent games, the teams play with intensity and outright joy. That’s what the game really needs. It’s been a blast.
Let the teams cheer for each other. Doesn’t a monster home run call for an epic bat toss?
Fuck yes!
I’ve been digging the hell out of this tournament.
Let’s see if that US v PR final can happen.
USA USA USA!
So I read that they tried that new extra innings rule of putting people on base and it led to sacrifice bunt, intentional walk, sacrifice fly = boring end.
If they want more scoring in extra innings, why not be a little more subtle and change the count so three balls is now a walk? It would lead to more walks (more baserunners = more runs), of course, but would also force pitchers to throw more strikes which would lead to more action.
Just give up on baseball. It was a sport that held complete reign over the country that then decided to make stupid rules that made a 2 hour game last 4 hours and when people complained it ruining the game, they just kept leaning into it. You will never see another sport do that in our lifetime
The NFL is calling, they’re on line 2.
Hey YR: Javi Báez is BOSS
He really is a damn joy to watch.
Best slap tag in the business.
The NFL sailed on that boat a long time ago. It’s just a matter of time that they fade like MLB
Yeah, that was the joke, but no one seemed to get it so I guess this is on me
So uh, good luck and stuff to the US tonite. Now if you would excuse me,
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BTW, great post and excellent addition to the arrested Puerto Ricans who fight the power canon.
“I’m going to a USA/Puerto Rico baseball game. Where is my Western Michigan jersey, GODDAMMIT. I MUST REPRESENT TOM FLACCO! ROW THE BOAT!”
So, um, how did ball girl look from the front?
Games 1-2 was very stern. Game 3 had a sweet, innocent look and very nice to the hordes of kids trying to get a ball. Game 4 was similar to the first but a brunette instead of blonde. Game 5-6 was was a good mix of all of the above if that makes sense.
Topper Bottoms: stern-yet-sensual skipper of the U.S.S. Rough Service?
“All ashore that’s going ashore!”