Welp, our boys picked a hell of time to have one of their sloppiest games of the year. Now the missed chances in Game 2 and Game 3 hurt even more. C.C. Sabathia limped off the mound last night too hurt to pitch anymore, his career over. It was a long, somber moment. Even the Astros gave him a hand and it didn’t seem condescending. Then the Yanks kept making more errors and just looked terrible on a cold and windy night in the Bronx.
The good news is that they’ve got a game today. The bad news is that they’ve got to face Justin Verlander. But the good news is they’ve got a chance, they’ve been resilient all year and hopefully they can send this series back to Houston and make them sweat just a little bit.
So never mind the tears:
Let’s Go Yankees!
Slay the dragon once and for all at home. Go to houston and see what happens. Let's. Go. Yankees!
Headed to the Stadium tonight. Going to have some dinner at Flavas, a Carribean spot on Gerard Ave and then head over to Vega Alta for a beer or two beforehand-- only low key place around. Will be a nice cool and crisp night to watch the game. Hope we can send it to Houston! Fans deserve a win at home.
LETS GO YANKEES
Let me get this out of the way so I can be (I hope) positive as tonight's blank scorecard fills in before us:
Games 2 and 3 were "couldn't quite get over the hill," "just short," "didn't come up with the one key hit." A tale of almost.
Last night was "suck." The team on the field last night wasn't one that deserved to advance to the Serious.
Okay, off my chest. Unleash the savages!
There will be baseball in the Bronx tonight! Stanton batting cleanup. Let’s fuck Fucklander up. It’s about time.
Win today. Beat their bullpen game in Houston. Anything can happen in Game 7.
GO YANKS!!!
I’m watching from beautiful fall colors upstate NY, drinking some fine Ithaca Beer Co. porter, let’s go Yankees!!!
So, I see we still suck
Wow
Just hand them the pennant
Need a strikeout. Against a batter that rarely strikes out
If that was our batter, he’d have fouled out to 3rd on the first or second pitch.
Of course, our lefty walks their lefty.
Here’s the cocky cocksucker
Unfuckingbelievable
Oh, just FUCK OFF WITH THIS START, MODAMMIT.
THROW THE BALL.
CATCH THE BALL.
FIELD THE BALL.
FUCK.
[5] Porter, excellent choice ... dark, like my mood.
This is embarrassing. I’m going to get another beer..
That was a loud and scary out.
(13) The craft beer stock at the local store here was mighty impressive. May lead to drunk posting at some point on the Banter..
Welcome home, Jazz! And, yes, I agree with cult on the porter. I just sat down to dinner and am having a root beer. Think I’ll have some local ESB later.
22 pitches. Hey, we were winning 1-0 in the 1st yesterday and look what happened. Let’s reverse that tonight!
My jinx. Apparently walking the dog when the Astros are hitting leads to scoring too.
Le Machine!
(17) thanks man! First time back for 2+years. America is...interesting.......
DJ Machine!!!!!!!
THE POWER OF OONTZ COMPELS YOU!!!
THAT’S WHAT IM FUCKING TALKING ABOUT!!!
Holy shit. The game started? Holy hour off!
Keep it fucking going! Do not fucking let up!
GET LOUD.
He went? Looked checked
Plate them fucking BOTH!!
Let’s go, G!
Uh, should Judge have scored on that?
So anyone foresee Stanton whiffing?
Oh, lordy, Stanton.
Stanton takes really ugly swings....
Terrible. Both of those pitches were too high
That was right down the middle
What a fucking waste
Fucking Stanton.
Christ.
Urge. To. Kill. Rising.
Hicks!
Have to plate at least one more here.
One ... at minimum.
0-2 to HR, I'll take it.
Hicksy!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have no more voice!
[39][40] YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
(I was about 30 seconds behind)
REJOICE! Slay the dragon!!!
I love when Hicks drops the bat!
Of course Gary strikes out
A good thing Hicks came through, because bookended by Stanton and Sanchez, he's going to have to.
[47] 10th. We can bat him 10th, right?
Knock Fucklander out early and fuck their bullpen for tomorrow
A LEAD!
A REAL, ACTUAL LEAD!!
4-1!!!
[50] I'm surprised your wife hasn't instituted a "swear jar" ... and paid for a trip to Europe by now!
;)
Pax better have a quick shutdown inning here
I'm going to start calling Stanton and Sanchez "The Fuckall Twins", because that's what they're worth when it matters: Fuck. All.
[52] she curses more than me! My mom does too!! : )
Not what I had in mind. Paxton seems to have such a sad look on his face all the time
Seriously?
A leadoff walk??
A LEADOFF FUCKING WALK???
POUNDS HEAD AGAINST WALL.
Fuck off, ump!
Strike him out, then a quick DP
(52,54)hey, Smoke & Dagger Black Lager from Jack’s Abby brewery open now. So many beer options here I’m flummoxed what to buy!
Their ABs make me want to cry
Put him away already
There it is!
[55] Well then, you'll get there twice as fast!
[56] LOL ... I was just thinking about his eyes and the look he has on his face when he's staring in towards the catcher ... I see the "sad" you see, but I was thinking more along the line of dead-serial-killer eyes.
So, maybe he's got sad-Canadian-serial-killer eyes ... like, "sorry I've got to murder you, eh? But I've got to murder you."
There it is again!
[63] haha, on both accounts!
[60] What's the beer scene like in Japan, OK? Are there craft breweries at all? What kind of import selection (if any)?
Springer is scary
Don't fuck this up, Paxton!
[66] I think it’s mostly light beers. I haven’t liked any, but of course I don’t know what’s there.
One more strike, Pax
Cult, I thought Canadians were all jolly, down to earth types?
My brother in law just handed me some beer called Flying Dog Raging Bitch...I thought I’d just have some Genesee Cream Ale while here? Been a long while since watched a Yankee game live with some brews
Too many pitches, but striking out the side is good.
I think a few more runs are in order.
Big Maple!!! Strikes out the side. Walking back to the dugout like a robot. I like it.
Serial killing Canadian left-handed robot.
I can't believe Verlander hasn't given up 4 runs in an inning in 2 years. That is crazy.
[69] There's Sapporo Dark, a dark lager-style beer, which is cromulently tasty.
[66] Hundreds of small breweries now after the law changed! Google an article in the Japan Times about the scene
[71] Flying Dog is generally very good. I’m not familiar with that one though. I think they might be from Colorado. I can check my bottle stash, but they’re not easy to get to anymore...
[74] Can't be a robot, he's sad about it.
The Karuizawa brewery even makes a German racuh-smoke beer that is quite tasty
[76] I dig black lagers
[75] I thought the same thing
Flying Dog is the one with the Ralph Steadman labels, right?
[Googles] Yup. And here's how (from Wiki):
Hunter S. Thompson
Author Hunter S. Thompson lived a few blocks from George Stranahan's Flying Dog Ranch in Colorado. The two became good friends over common interests in drinking and firearms. In 1990, Thompson introduced Stranahan to Ralph Steadman, who went on to create original artwork for Flying Dog's beer labels in 1995. His first label artwork was for the Road Dog Porter, a beer inspired and blessed by Thompson who wrote a short essay about it titled "Ale According to Hunter".[18] In 2005, the brewery created a new beer in Thompson's honor, Gonzo Imperial Porter. Initially in limited-release in 750mL bottles, the Gonzo Imperial Porter is now one of the regular offerings of the brewery.
Labels and artwork
Label of Flying Dog's "Flying Dog Classic Pale Ale"
Flying Dog Brewery is noted for using the unusual art of Ralph Steadman, best known as the illustrator of the works of Hunter S. Thompson, on its labels. His Flying Dog artwork typically consists of strange, twisted imaginations of dogs with wings, featuring a vast array of bright and vibrant colors.
In October 2013, in honor of the relationship between Ralph Steadman and Hunter S. Thompson, Flying Dog Brewery created an exhibition titled "The Gonzo Collection", featuring reinterpretations and responses to Steadman's work by several notable international artists, including Bob Dob, Nathan Spoor, Justin Bua, Michael Owen, Nanami Cowdry, and Tatiana Suarez. In regards to the month-long exhibit, Flying Dog CEO stated, "Ralph is one of the true artists in the world. He is also a principled, loving, generous human being. To pay tribute to him by furthering his impact in the art world is only appropriate."[19]
Hmmm. Flying Dog Raging Bitch. I approve. Genny Cream Ale. Another winner? Rochester's finest. Lol...Where are you Mr OKJT?
52 pitches in 2 innings for Pax. Ugh
[80] Rauchbiers are yummy.
[83] Corning. Family gathering here, my dad is from upstate originally
Flying Dog is also the name of the second solo album by guitar god Paul Gilbert. I thought of him earlier in the game when they gave bio info on Paxton, as they share the same birthday. Then, flying dog was mentioned here. Crazy!
That's how you do 1-2-3 inning. Maybe Pax can learn from that.
That’s the kind of short shut down inning we need from Paxton. Right fucking now.
[83] was trying to find some Schaefer or Iron City but they don’t seem to sell those anymore..!
[89] GMTA
He put some maple syrup on that one!
[91] cheers!
[86] nice! We could meet in Geneseo about 9:00 and catch the rest of game. That's about 1/2 way for both of us
: ) I have some Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze!
Atta boy, DJ! Put a tent on that circus!
Nice play, DJ!
65 pitches for 65
NEED MOAR RUNZ!
[94] Man that be great but I’m half in the bag already and ostensibly supposed to be hanging with relatives! Thankfully this is Yankee country so many of the folks here with me watching the game
Don’t interrupt Judge at-bats with bullshit half-screen in-game interviews with the opposing team’s manager. Fuck!
[98] Ha. Have fun. Slainte!
[100] Uncle talking about seeing Mickey Mantle in 1960 on tv. ‘A real ball player, not like these young guys today who just strike out all the time’ :)
[98] screw it, go hang with just fair! I *love* it when I get to hang with fellow banterers!
Don’t strike out, G
Has Verlander beer been taken out of a game mid-inning vs. Yanks? I doubt it. He's still going 7 tonight.
I can't imagine what the wife would stay after my proclamation of, I'm going to Geneseo to hang with Mr OK Jazz Tokyo from the Bronx Banter. Lol.... : )
So much for a 1-2-3. DP please
[105] my wife loves that stuff! We took Shaun P out for dinner and drinks this summer and I gave him a tour of my home and studio : )
I still really wanna set up a Bronx Banter night at The Stadium! Next season, perhaps?
[105] Hahaha same, man. ‘So you flew all the way here to
get drunk watching baseball with internet friends?’
Party is at 1pm tomorrow thankfully so no need to worry about this evenings craft beer explorations
Another whistling PC Richard!
[109] hard YES to that question! Absolutely.
BIG FUCKING MAPLE!!!
[107] thass cool. She frequently asks when I'm typing away if I'm talking with my baseball frinds. She is aware of the BB.
Meanwhile, JP with tbe Gas Face!
[113] nice
Didn’t think the racist had those kinda fielding chops. Hicks hit it hard again.
Good looking swing for Hicks. Glad he is back.
Feeble and awful
Are they going to start Romine at all? I figured with 4 straight games, he would get a start.
Didi can’t seem to take a fucking pitch
Gary's at bats are a waste of everyone's time and energy.
Not good enough. Grrrr....
7th victim
This lineup is 4 deep so might as well play them in order say...
1 Hicks
2 DJ
3 Torres
4 Judge
5 a random fan
6 a random fan
7 a random fan
8 a random tan
That line would probably hit and field better.
Put him away
[124] if there’s a Game 6, can you get to Houston to bat 5th?! : )
Walks are no Fucking bueno.
Lost him. Speed on the bases. Not a clean inning. And another ball outside...
Sigh, I guess 5 innings is fine.
Not great, but fine.
I don’t want Tommy Tightpants coming in with traffic on the basepaths.
YES!!! Get one more out, Pax
[129] Hopefully, that is.
Jazz - are you familiar with the Andrew Hill album on Blue Note Records called Pax?
thealarmis, too bad CC got hurt. I would give him a bat.
Paxton, well done!!
Nice. Send him out to start the 6th, or give Tommy a clean frame?
[134] I’m all about you batting in your home state!
Got to hand it to Mr. Paxton. Now would the real Savages please stand up.
thelarmis, don’t know that one. Has it been reissued?
[136] I would probably start Tommy. Paxton is at around 100 pitches.
[136] If we get double digits in runs, send Paxton back out.
[139] BN issued it on cd for the first time in 2006. Monster lineup, recorded in 1965, originally released on vinyl in 1975. Not a great album though...
Pax has been good though. He’s at 97 pitches, but seems strong. Lotsa bullpen usesge and still a lot of game left...
We’ve really let JV settle in : /
Verlander looks strong. Glad we got to him In the first.
There's no point watching these at bats. Jesus Fucking christ!
I think I'd go batter-2-batter with the sad-eyed-killer-of-the-Northlands ...
Good. I’m glad Pax is still in there. Now, how bout that 1-2-3 now?
[147] nice Dylan reference!
thealarmis, I'd take a bat but I may just contribute to an imaculate inning. My glove is better though, probably better than Sanchez, but that's not saying much.
[150] ok, you can be our defensive replacement!
FUCK YOU, BLUE!
Don’t take him out
Wanted that pitch
Well, that's enough batter-2-batter 4 me.
Double fucking play
Oh, LHB ... one more, barring a DP.
Pessimism creeping.
Sit down!
Keep him in
I'm good. Let's go.
9-hole hitter. Struck him out twice.
YES!!!
I dunno, Paxton's pitch count is also largely a result of his throwing 1/3rd of his pitches nowhere close to the strikezone.
But nice K there.
AND Boone-y leaves him in!
“I’m good.” What else is Paxton going to say.
Ok, good last pitch.
Oh dear Mo!!!!!! Phew.
WHEW!!! (holy fuck)
Phew! Tommy for the seventh.
Need some runs, please.
Why swing at that?
Maybe Fuckall #1 can put it in play this at bat ...
Nope
[169] Nope.
Stanton’s line is 0-3 with 5 Ks
Nail biting time.
[172] His at bats look something like this ...
https://media0.giphy.com/media/5jw8IiyyLzfQk/source.gif
Paxton kicked ass third time through the order.
Please get that damn DP now
Uh,oh, Terror Tot at the plate.
Fuck Altuve chant. Lol...
Uh, oh, strikes, please.
This game is going to be tied in no time.
No, really, strikes please.
Fuck.
Me.
Britton time.
Blech.
I hope Britton knows where it's going.
Probably should’ve let Pax air it out...
Call me crazy, but I would have had Pax start the 7th. He was ON tonight. No guarantee you get that from the BP.
Their worst hitter almost hit a homer. You would be playing with fire.
He looked OUT!
Damn, just missed the DP.
This is not going to end well.
Shite!
Ack. Safe
Biggest moment of the game
Yes
WHEW!!!
Nice job, Britton.
How long is Verlander going? He will not be pitching again in the series.
BULL FUCKING SHIT!!!
Uh, great check-swing call, Blue.
Shouldn’t be an appeal. Wasn’t close.
Damn, Gio
Last pitches for both pitchers caught against the wall.
Dammit.
First I thought it was going to be an out, then I dared to hope it was out ... then it was an out.
I think Verlander is done. Props.
Throw strikes!
Beautiful. Smooth like butter.
We need some Geico runs. Chapman hasn’t pitched in awhile
Judge looked at it right down the middle
Chapman time.
One
Fire.
So, their appeal is safe? Fuck you
Two
Let's go 1-0 tomorrow!
Excellent!
See y'all tomorrow!
Thank Mo!
Three! And only 9 pitches for AC.
Just need to win tomorrow.
FUCK YEAH!!!
We going to Texas, baby! Tejas, Vamanos!!
Night all.
Beautiful game. I was trying some new juju by staying off the Banter.
Only one concern. No tack-on runs.
Seeya'll in Tejas.
The Yankees finally beat verlander! Game 6! Yes!!!!!