SF Giants wins 2nd World Series in 3 years, sweeps Detroit Tigers. Sandoval MVP.

^The rookie Simmons probably made the poor decision on his own, though it wouldn't surprise me if Fredi told him to do it. GamerForca

That's what I would think, but Fredi has made so many decisions like that in the past that I can't be completely sure.

4-2 Cards now, looking like another playoff choke for the Braves.

See, this is why best of 3 would be better. The better team over 162 games in a better division has a bad game against a team 6 games worse in a weaker division, and they'll be out.

See, this is why best of 3 would be better. The better team over 162 games in a better division has a bad game against a team 6 games worse in a weaker division, and they'll be out.

JohnBean42

I don't like it either.

See, this is why best of 3 would be better. The better team over 162 games in a better division has a bad game against a team 6 games worse in a weaker division, and they'll be out.

JohnBean42

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See, this is why best of 3 would be better. The better team over 162 games in a better division has a bad game against a team 6 games worse in a weaker division, and they'll be out.

Master_Live

[QUOTE="JohnBean42"]

See, this is why best of 3 would be better. The better team over 162 games in a better division has a bad game against a team 6 games worse in a weaker division, and they'll be out.

Master_Live

That call will cost the Braves this game, a lot worse than the call that gave the Braves 2 runs. Unbelievable. Braves fans throwing stuff onto the field, not good, but I'd probably do it to honestly. Absolutely unbelievable.GamerForca

Right, but the chances of a comeback have been drastically cut down. With Simmons at first, a hit into the gaps or down the lines would've tied it.

Oh, and fwiw, I've never seen the infield fly rule called anywhere near that deep before, at any level of the game. Ever. ^I'm glad you brought up Fredi, because he should've got himself thrown out. I would NOT have left that field without being ejected in that situation. Bobby Cox would've been tossed within seconds.

Not looking good for the Braves. Looks like it will be the Cards advancing.

Braves playing the game under protest. Don't know what that changes..probably nothing.

You can usually only do it on rule misinterpretations. This was a judgement call.

The Braves and the umpires are GIVING this game to the Cards. Pathetic.

The Braves and the umpires are GIVING this game to the Cards. Pathetic.

Ngamer05

I've never seen an infield fly rule called that late or that deep in a part of the field ever. Awful.-Halftime-

I just don't understand WHY the umpire called that to begin with. Usually those called near the base paths or closer, not in SHALLOW left field.

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The Braves and the umpires are GIVING this game to the Cards. Pathetic.

JohnBean42

That happens a lot during games, atleast ones I've seen. As for that crap they called in the bottom of the 8th, I have never seen.

http://www.sbnation.com/2012/10/5/3462610/mlb-suddenly-understands-the-infield-fly-rule

:lol:

http://www.sbnation.com/2012/10/5/3462610/mlb-suddenly-understands-the-infield-fly-rule

:lol:

JML897

Time for Uggla to makeup for that error earlier in the game.

Kinda sucks for Chipper to go out that wayJML897

I agree.

I feel bad for the Braves because they did get hosed by that call, but they did make 3 errors.

Tough way to lose. Brutal call. But other than that, Braves have no one to blame but themselves. Left 12 men on I think, 12 hits, 3 errors, and lost by 3 while allowing 4 unearned runs. Chipper's error was the worst.

lmao the Cardinals are popping champagne? What's next, the Heat popping champagne because they beat the Knicks? JML897

But they didn't celebrate clinching the 5th seed cause they hadn't made the playoffs to that point. So this is their form of it.

Replacement refs > MLB umpires TonyDanzaFan

2011 playoff format > 2012 playoff format

Tough way to lose. Brutal call. But other than that, Braves have no one to blame but themselves. Left 12 men on I think, 12 hits, 3 errors, and lost by 3 while allowing 4 unearned runs. Chipper's error was the worst.

JohnBean42

Protest already denied by MLB.

Reminded me of WCW lol.

Maybe Chipper will come back for another year like Rivera did after his career ended so wrong?

Also can you imagine what would happen in Wisconsin if this happened to the Brewers?! All of a sudden missing out on a wild-card isn't so bad anymore!

So, what happened in the braves game.

MLB says he had his shoulders squared and was in position to make a "routine catch." Ridiculous.GamerForca

If that's the case then why not just call it right away like you're supposed to?!

[QUOTE="GamerForca"]MLB says he had his shoulders squared and was in position to make a "routine catch." Ridiculous.CJL13

If that's the case then why not just call it right away like you're supposed to?!

Just saw it and that is horrible. Hate when crap like this happens.