2024 World Series

[mrsticka]

The matchup’s all set. It’s going to be the Dodgers and the Yankees. It starts on Friday.

[mrsticka]

The Dodgers won Game 1 6-3 on an incredible walkoff grand slam. Incredible. I call it the baseball equivalent of a Hail Mary.

[Toto]

A hail mary? That's a bad analogy, a walk off grand slam is nothing like a hail mary. A hail mary is when you a loosing and out of time, you are desperate and only have one shot to score or you loose. The Dodgers got 2 runners on and only needed a base hit to win it. The grand slam was a bonus.

[nebugeater]

A hail mary? That's a bad analogy, a walk off grand slam is nothing like a hail mary. A hail mary is when you a loosing and out of time, you are desperate and only have one shot to score or you loose. The Dodgers got 2 runners on and only needed a base hit to win it. The grand slam was a bonus.

I agree with this. A walk-off Grand Slam is something that takes pieces to build and get. A Hail Mary is a one-time go for broke shot

[Brad]

After seeing a complete Hail Mary and a Walk-Off Grand Slam in the weekend, they are quite different, but both were cool to see. I agree with toto, Dodgers only need a single to win. Meanwhile the whole world knew the Washington was going for the Hail Mary today and they still completed it. Its really been a great weekend of sport. Game 2 of the World Series was also bases loaded, but this time it was the Yankees in the top of the 9th, but they didn't convert. Game 3 on Monday.

Side note, Hard to believe Chavez Ravine is the 3rd oldest stadium. Aerial shots look cool on TV, wonder how it is in person?

[Omaha Cowboy]

After seeing a complete Hail Mary and a Walk-Off Grand Slam in the weekend, they are quite different, but both were cool to see. I agree with toto, Dodgers only need a single to win. Meanwhile the whole world knew the Washington was going for the Hail Mary today and they still completed it.

Completely agree…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[Omaha Cowboy]

A hail mary? That's a bad analogy, a walk off grand slam is nothing like a hail mary. A hail mary is when you a loosing and out of time, you are desperate and only have one shot to score or you loose. The Dodgers got 2 runners on and only needed a base hit to win it. The grand slam was a bonus.

I agree with this. A walk-off Grand Slam is something that takes pieces to build and get. A Hail Mary is a one-time go for broke shot

I agree with this too, LOL…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

[mrsticka]

Well, the Dodgers won Games 2 and 3. The Yankees won Game 4. So they avoided a sweep. Game 5 tonight.

[Greg S]

After seeing a complete Hail Mary and a Walk-Off Grand Slam in the weekend, they are quite different, but both were cool to see. I agree with toto, Dodgers only need a single to win. Meanwhile the whole world knew the Washington was going for the Hail Mary today and they still completed it. Its really been a great weekend of sport. Game 2 of the World Series was also bases loaded, but this time it was the Yankees in the top of the 9th, but they didn't convert. Game 3 on Monday.

Side note, Hard to believe Chavez Ravine is the 3rd oldest stadium. Aerial shots look cool on TV, wonder how it is in person?

It's on my bucket list. Would love to go there, watch a game and eat a Dodger Dog, then head south and see a game in San Diego. Of all the new stadiums, the two I most want to go to that I haven't been are San Diego and Pittsburgh.

Greg

[almighty_tuna]

PetCo Park is really nice. I highly recommend taking the streetcar there to make it easy unless you're already staying in the area. They've also got a nice Padres history display/museum. You can also book a tour of the stadium, which I have not yet done. Pro-tip: book along the 3rd base side to avoid sunburn on day games, hehehe.

If you go next year let me know - I've been to San Diego & Petco a bunch and can make some recommendations if you'd like. IIIRC, The Omni has a skywalk to the stadium.

[Greg S]

PetCo Park is really nice. I highly recommend taking the streetcar there to make it easy unless you're already staying in the area. They've also got a nice Padres history display/museum. You can also book a tour of the stadium, which I have not yet done. Pro-tip: book along the 3rd base side to avoid sunburn on day games, hehehe.

If you go next year let me know - I've been to San Diego & Petco a bunch and can make some recommendations if you'd like. IIIRC, The Omni has a skywalk to the stadium.

Sounds good.

[mrsticka]

The Dodgers win! They're the 2024 World Series Champions.

[NEDodger]

Side note, Hard to believe Chavez Ravine is the 3rd oldest stadium. Aerial shots look cool on TV, wonder how it is in person?

Amazing, although access can be tough.