Another year, another joyful first-round playoff exit for the Atlanta Braves, as the Astros had to win the equivilent of two games in today's 18-inning, 7-6 victory. The Braves stranded 18 runners- one for each inning.
But really- if any team's fans deserves to see losses in four straight first-round playoff series, all to inferior teams, it's those of the Braves, who once again didn't come close to selling out Turner Field in either home game. Thankfully, two teams with loyal, enthusiastic fans- the Cardinals and Astros- will once again meet in the NLCS.
And while eliminations of the Braves and Yankees in the same day would've made my year, the Yanks unfortunately got past Los Angeles Of Anaheim tonight, forcing a Monday Game 5.
Posted by Stephen Silver at October 9, 2005 11:30 PMI understand your disdain for the Braves fans, but you gotta feel for those players. I've always really liked Chipper and Smoltz and Andruw and Cox. And any team that makes it to the playoffs with a bunch of rookies is badass in my book. I'm sad to see them go.
Posted by: Jason at October 10, 2005 03:00 AMI understand your disdain for the Braves fans, but you gotta feel for those players. I've always really liked Chipper and Smoltz and Andruw and Cox. And any team that makes it to the playoffs with a bunch of rookies is badass in my book. I'm sad to see them go.
Posted by: Jason at October 10, 2005 03:06 AMAm quite sad that the Yanks are out but hoepfully Chicago can win it all. DIE BLOGGERS DIE!!!
Posted by: A at October 11, 2005 09:54 AM