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Art Deco · 03-31-2025, 06:34 PM

A rough start, figuratively and literally...

Game 1 of the ALCS was supposed to be a star pitchers' duel between Smith and Detroit's Troy Melton, with the pair finishing 2-3 in ERA (behind Shane McClanahan) and combining for over 10 WAR. Instead it was a slugfest with Smith being hit the hardest for six runs in the first inning thanks largely to 4 walks as he looked more like the rookie he is than the assured ace who dominated AL hitters this season including the ALDS. Caminero's grand slam in the third brought the Rays back into the game at 7-5, but the Tampa Bay bullpen was touched for 3 more runs and the offense could only must a Morel solo shot the rest of the way. So Jeffrey Springs will try to keep us from heading back to Motown down 0-2 tomorrow.

In the NLCS yesterday:

and today:

03-31-2025, 06:34 PM	#154
Art Deco Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 7,725	October 17-18, 2027: ALCS Game 1 & NLCS Games 1-2 A rough start, figuratively and literally... Game 1 of the ALCS was supposed to be a star pitchers' duel between Smith and Detroit's Troy Melton, with the pair finishing 2-3 in ERA (behind Shane McClanahan) and combining for over 10 WAR. Instead it was a slugfest with Smith being hit the hardest for six runs in the first inning thanks largely to 4 walks as he looked more like the rookie he is than the assured ace who dominated AL hitters this season including the ALDS. Caminero's grand slam in the third brought the Rays back into the game at 7-5, but the Tampa Bay bullpen was touched for 3 more runs and the offense could only must a Morel solo shot the rest of the way. So Jeffrey Springs will try to keep us from heading back to Motown down 0-2 tomorrow. In the NLCS yesterday: and today: