2025 World Series - Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Dodgers

[Mathgod]

Love him or hate him, there's no denying Ohtani's greatness. GOATani?

[bluejays]

It’s alright. Ohtani isn’t unhittable. To get two guys on builds confidence. We’ll be fine.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

This ump is already all over the goddamn place.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Are these seriously the best umps the MLB has to offer?

Clear ball on Ohtani, then Bieber comes back with a clear strike........both missed.

[chedder]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

Are these seriously the best umps the MLB has to offer?

Clear ball on Ohtani, then Bieber comes back with a clear strike........both missed.

Seemed like a make up call

[Jiri Hrdina]

I don't think umps have any bias they are just inconsistent.
But it sucks because it penalizes the player for performing at their peak.
When a batter takes a close pitch that is a ball, but it's called a strike, they've done the right thing and shown a great eye but are punished for it. When a pitcher paints the corner and it gets called a ball they are punished for executing their pitch with precision.

It penalizes players at their best.

[Inferno]

Make him throw some pitches atleast.

[bluejays]

Attacking the zone right away. Can’t go wrong getting ahead in the count.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

The Jays were known all season as a team that would be patient and make the opposition starters throw a lot of quality pitches.

Not tonight. Way too many swinging at the first pitch.

[Karl]

Bats not getting going well so far.

[Mathgod]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

I don't think umps have any bias they are just inconsistent.
But it sucks because it penalizes the player for performing at their peak.
When a batter takes a close pitch that is a ball, but it's called a strike, they've done the right thing and shown a great eye but are punished for it. When a pitcher paints the corner and it gets called a ball they are punished for executing their pitch with precision.

It penalizes players at their best.

Automated ball & strike calls can't come soon enough.

[kevman]

Dodgers bats look good tonight. 8&9 just took Bieber deep.

[Inferno]

It would be nice to find holes like that sometimes. It's always has to be hit right at a player.

[Karl]

In the hole already. Not good.

[keenan87]

You know.. I think there is a bit of a missed opportunity here for the Blue Jays.

So many new fans watching right now - I think they should do a bit more with segments to explain the rules and game.

Even yesterday, something as simple as Kershaw was able to no longer pitch because you have to face 3 batters or end of inning.

This is an opportunity for the Blue Jays to bring on tons more lifelong fans.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Vladdy!

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Vlad you beautiful son of a bitch.

[The Big Chill]

Vladdy!

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Wowwwwww

Vladdy needed that!

[bluejays]

Glad for Vlad. He needed that.