Cerulean Mutt
Mayor
What a wacky play to end the World Series game last night. That's maybe only the second time I've ever seen the obstruction rule come into play, and never in such a high profile situation. I will say I think the Umps got the call right, and I'm not just saying that because I'm a Cardinal's fan.
And to think, it shouldn't have ever happened. First off, pitching to Jay with a base open and the anemic hitting Kozma on deck? Knuckleheaded managerial move #1. Letting a gimpy Craig stay in the game to run the bases? Knuckleheaded managerial move #2. Getting greedy and trying to throw Craig out at third with the aforementioned Kozma up to bat? Knuckleheaded catcher move #1. Throwing the ball away? Knuckleheaded catcher move #2. So we get a string of unlikely events that culminates in a play that will be in the highlight reels for eternity.
I just hope tonight's game is just as memorable, because I will be in attendance.
And to think, it shouldn't have ever happened. First off, pitching to Jay with a base open and the anemic hitting Kozma on deck? Knuckleheaded managerial move #1. Letting a gimpy Craig stay in the game to run the bases? Knuckleheaded managerial move #2. Getting greedy and trying to throw Craig out at third with the aforementioned Kozma up to bat? Knuckleheaded catcher move #1. Throwing the ball away? Knuckleheaded catcher move #2. So we get a string of unlikely events that culminates in a play that will be in the highlight reels for eternity.
I just hope tonight's game is just as memorable, because I will be in attendance.
