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Originally Posted by Budman
I don't buy that for one second. So the pitcher that gave up the go ahead run and the following homer was distracted? Bullshit.
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The key to the Astros success is offense, and the pitcher only holds down the other offense. You neglect to factor in game 2 results. Besides .. if you go back and actually read what I posted you will see I said:
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... and no one will know how the events of the day affected the outcome. It seems impossible that they didn't have some influence in the intensity, enthusiasm, and emotion that is needed when two similarly talented teams collide.
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Even Budman!
And I added ...
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IMO the events of the day had an effect on their enthusiasm, focus, and emotion .... which is (and was) required when playing the Dodgers. The League didn't jam the Astros Team; their own player did.....even if unintended or simply thoughtless.
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.. they (the Astros) were being asked about it right up to just before the game ... some remarks were broadcast ...
... If you actually believe one throws the switch and it's gone, .... you simply ignore reality.
Hitting is focus, enthusiasm, response, and strength.
So is pitching for that matter!
It's not making any "excuse" ... it's a negative distraction ... and it has an impact on mind-body coordination and the adrenaline necessary for the response.
Get your head out of a stats book and listen to the conversations about emotions, enthusiasm, rhythm, and focus (even in game 3 ... when the Astros got ahead by 4 ... there was discussion about the pitcher's mental processes when pitching.
Or just keep playing an electronic game of baseball!