American Sports Thread

gallsman · October 26, 2016, 11:04:23 AM

Quote from: Oraisteach on October 26, 2016, 12:43:46 AM
OK, let's go Believeland Indians. Watching TV, all I hear about is the Cubs, apart from Tom Hanks who has been talking up Cleveland wherever he appears. Cavs receive their championship rings this evening. Maybe after that's over, LeBron can go next door and pitch a no-hitter. Go Tribe!

I groaned hard at that one.

AZOffaly · October 26, 2016, 11:46:48 AM

Ye still have the Browns.

Boycey · October 26, 2016, 11:57:39 AM

The money being asked for Friday nights 1st game in Chicago is crazy

http://www.stubhub.com/chicago-cubs-tickets-cubs-vs-indians-10-28-2016/event/9656989/?mbox=1&rS=6&abbyo=true&sliderpos=true&qtyq=false&dUpg=true&sort=price+asc&bla=true

gallsman · October 26, 2016, 12:51:57 PM

1945 and all that. Some eejits will pay it too.

Oraisteach · October 26, 2016, 04:05:17 PM

Kluber pitched brilliantly last night, but he'll probably be expected to pitch three times if it goes to seven games. Interested to see how Bauer's finger holds up tonight after it was drip, drip, dripping blood last time out.

Oraisteach · October 27, 2016, 04:16:40 AM

Cubs handle the Indians easily, 5-1. Arrieta pitched a no-hitter through five innings. Home field advantage to the Cubs now.

magpie seanie · October 27, 2016, 10:37:33 PM

Heading to Chicago weekend after next. Going to Ireland/All Blacks Sat, Blackhawks Sun and Bulls Mon. Northwestern/Wisconsin also said on Sat but don't think we can get from it to the rugby in time. Also high school football playoffs are on Friday and Saturday evenings so might get to one of those. Group of 8 college buddies going along. Long time planned, tickets sorted for all events.

There will be some buzz in Chicago if the Cubs have won the World Series!

Election results Tuesday night! Home following morning.

AZOffaly · October 27, 2016, 10:38:22 PM

Jaysus some trip. Enjoy!!

magpie seanie · October 27, 2016, 10:45:43 PM

Yeah, can't wait. Should be brilliant.

Declan · October 28, 2016, 09:09:56 AM

Jaysus that's be some craic Seanie - Enjoy it

Oraisteach · October 29, 2016, 04:43:47 AM

Indians beat the Cubs 1-0 to take a 2-1 lead in the Series. Terrific pitching.

muppet · October 29, 2016, 09:57:14 AM

Quote from: Oraisteach on October 29, 2016, 04:43:47 AM
Indians beat the Cubs 1-0 to take a 2-1 lead in the Series. Terrific pitching.

Coco Crisp the hero!

We need names like that in GAA.

Oraisteach · October 30, 2016, 02:02:46 PM

Indians beat the Cubs 7-2 to take a 3-1 lead in the series. Our pitching has been unreal. Cubs favorite breakfast cereal--Coco Crisp.

magpie seanie · October 31, 2016, 09:00:54 AM

Cubs keep in alive, won 3-2 last night.

Oraisteach · October 31, 2016, 03:18:49 PM

The Series stands at 3-2 Indians, returning to Cleveland on Tuesday.