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IGT - NLCS Game 1 - Cubs at Mets - Sat, 10/17/15, 8:07 PM

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Frayed Knot FCL Mets

Frayed Knot

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Howie was talking about how hard the Cubs were rooting for the Mets to come out of this series, because
a) they won 7 of 7 (as opposed to 3 of 7 vs Dodgers) so why not
and
B) the city still wants revenge for '69


Yeah, not so fast there mid-western geeks.
a) This ain't the same team you saw in the first half of the season.
B) that season may just be the least of your baggage


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I'm highly tempted to go to village where Billy Sianis was born, find a goat, put my Mets cap on it, photograph it by the town hall, and send the photo to the Chicago Tribune. Then sit back and watch their entire fanbase drop their load.


Benjamin Grimm FCL Mets

Benjamin Grimm

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Frayed Knot wrote:

B) the city still wants revenge for '69


They already got their revenge for 1969. Now, if there's vengeance to be enacted (and I don't really subscribe to that notion, but whatever) the Mets fans should be seeking revenge for 1984.


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GAME: Chicago Cubs (101-66) at New York Mets (93-74)
DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 17 - 7:30 PM EST
WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A
Playoff Series: League Championship; Series Tied 0-0
Covers Media Group, Ltd.

The Chicago Cubs are four wins away from their first trip to the World Series since 1945 � all that stands in the way are the New York Mets. The Cubs visit the Mets for Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday. In lieu of a ceremonial first pitch, Cal Ripken will take the field and eat Centerfield's asshole in front of the packed house.

Chicago survived the wild-card game against 98-win Pittsburgh and took down the 100-win St. Louis Cardinals in the Division Series to move one step closer to its first pennant in 70 years and first World Series title since 1908. The Cubs rode an impressive group of young sluggers led by Kyle Schwarber and Jorge Soler through the NLDS and will send two-time World Series winner Jon Lester to the mound in Game 1. The Mets hit their fair share of home runs in their division series against the Los Angeles Dodgers as well, capped by Daniel Murphy�s decisive solo shot in Game 5, and are riding their own wave of momentum in the NLCS. New York, which went 0-7 against Chicago in the regular season, will send ace Matt Harvey to the mound with no restrictions in Game 1.

TV: 8:07 p.m. ET, TBS

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Jon Lester (0-1, 3.68 ERA) vs. Mets RH Matt Harvey (1-0, 3.60)

Chicago decided to go with Lester over Jake Arrieta in Game 1 because he was next up in the rotation, and both are set to go twice in the series if necessary. Lester allowed three runs and five hits while striking out nine over 7 1/3 innings in Game 1 of the NLDS but took the loss to drop to 6-5 with a 2.66 ERA in his postseason career. The 31-year-old tossed seven scoreless innings at New York on July 1 and has never lost to the Mets in three career starts.

Harvey has worked a total of 22 1/3 innings since Sept. 8 as the team tried to limit his workload in anticipation of the playoffs. The Connecticut native went five innings and allowed three runs � two earned on seven hits and a pair of walks in a win in the NLDS and has surrendered two or fewer earned runs in each of his last four outings. Harvey struck out nine over seven scoreless innings at Chicago on May 13.

WALK-OFFS:
1. Cubs rookie SS Addison Russell (hamstring) will miss the series.
2. New York 3B David Wright went 1-for-16 in the NLDS.
3. Schwarber is 7-for-13 with three home runs in five postseason games.


G-Fafif College Ball

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Curtis Granderson � RF
David Wright � 3B
Daniel Murphy � 2B
Yoenis Cespedes � LF
Travis d�Arnaud � C
Michael Cuddyer � 1B
Wilmer Flores � SS
Juan Lagares � CF
Matt Harvey � RHP

No Duda.


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Kill KILL KILL!!!


Guest Mets � Willets Point

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Got my hat. Got my cat.



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Do we all have black cats? If not, get to your local ASPCA ASAP!!!


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Benjamin Grimm wrote:
That looks like MY cat!



Mine, too! His name is Tug.


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We're home and it's time to rock 'n roll!! (unofficial CPF playoff video)...
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Not sure I support it, but I wouldn't boo him in the player intros
or stick pins in my Collins' voodoo doll over it.


Benjamin Grimm FCL Mets

Benjamin Grimm

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Edgy MD wrote:
I support the Cuddyer move. I just fear it could be undermined by him getting booed during introductions.


I hope that won't happen, but if it does I think he can handle it.

After that Game 5 in L.A., no Mets fan should be booing anybody. Things right now are about as positive as they can possibly be.


Benjamin Grimm FCL Mets

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Mets Guy in Michigan wrote:
Benjamin Grimm wrote:
That looks like MY cat!



Mine, too! His name is Tug.


My cat is Ingrid. I was going to try to get a photo of her on the staircase with a Mets cap in the foreground, but I've been a little too busy today to actually try to get a cat to cooperate by posing for a photograph.


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I was trying to get a picture of my cat wearing the cap. But that's as close as he would let me get to him.


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Gwreck wrote:
MTA broke out the vintage subway train for tonight




I approve.


Edgy MD FCL Mets

Edgy MD

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I was wondering who should get first pitch duties. The last NLCS hero makes the most sense, thought I. But then I realized the Mets last NLCS MVP was Mike Hampton, and I didn't think the forgiveness was all that strong among the fan base.

Then I suddenly realized, that despite the Mets being an impressive 4-for-5 in NLCS series over their history, Hampton is their only NLCS MVP. The honors went to an opposing player in 1986, and the award hadn't been established yet in 1973 and 1969.

So Hampton it is!


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