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Peter NJ
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Game 1 New York Mets lineup presented by GEICO:
1. Curtis Granderson (L) RF
2. David Wright (R) 3B
3. Daniel Murphy (L) 2B...
4. Yoenis Cespedes (R) CF
5. Lucas Duda (L) 1B
6. Travis d'Arnaud (R) C
7. Michael Conforto (L) LF
8. Wilmer Flores (R) SS
9. Kelly Johnson (L) DH
1. Curtis Granderson (L) RF
2. David Wright (R) 3B
3. Daniel Murphy (L) 2B...
4. Yoenis Cespedes (R) CF
5. Lucas Duda (L) 1B
6. Travis d'Arnaud (R) C
7. Michael Conforto (L) LF
8. Wilmer Flores (R) SS
9. Kelly Johnson (L) DH
stbartshopper
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Come on Mets- you can do it!
jayhawkgirl
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Not sure what that is about.
I thought Billy Joel did a good job with the National anthem.
Not sure what happened to the Royals last night. I guess I have to give credit to the Mets, and (you know, the whole click your heels together three times and say something like "There's no place like home.") Even though I really hate Wizard of Oz references.
NYCFred
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Seems to have worked...LOL
Can't believe they're not playing a day game today. Damn network. 50's and gorgeous in NY today.
jayhawkgirl
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Darn FOX network. I am sure they thought there would be bigger market in the evening (not sure they thought about it being Halloween).
Peter NJ
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First batter of the game Noah threw up and in and knocked your guy down and your bench exploded like they've never seen that before and your bench chirped all night at him and Fred you're right it did seem to work
jayhawkgirl
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Yep, nothing like throwing at a guy's head to wake up the dugout.
Peter NJ
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[h=1]Thor's hammer buzzes Royals on first pitch[/h][h=2]Mets' flamethrower delivers on promise, goes up and in on Escobar[/h]1:42 AM ET
Wild first pitch of Game 3 1:25
10/30/15: Noah Syndergaard throws the first pitch of the game very high to batter Alcides Escobar, causing words from the Royals' dugout
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NEW YORK -- It's officially a World Series, in more ways than one.
Yes, the Mets battered the Royals in Game 3, 9-3, on Friday night, shrinking their Series deficit to 2-1, but several Royals were more furious because they felt Mets starter Noah Syndergaard threw the first pitch of the game toward Alcides Escobar's head.
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Most upset of all was Escobar, especially since Syndergaard pledged during Thursday's off-day that he had a "trick up his sleeve" for the Royals' shortstop's penchant of hunting first-pitch fastballs.
"I didn't like it at all," Escobar said. "He even said he had a plan. I feel like if that's the plan, it's a stupid plan. That's it. I don't think any pitcher is going to throw a ball at someone's head at 98 mph on the first pitch of the game. If he wants to do that, throw it at my feet, throw it anywhere, but not at my head.
"It's wrong. To me, that's wrong. I don't think any pitcher should do that. If we do that to them, they're going to say it was on purpose. The only thing I'll say is that it's wrong."
After Syndergaard's fastball sent Escobar to the dirt, several Royals began barking from the dugout.
Third baseman Mike Moustakas could be seen on television cameras screaming at Syndergaard.
"I wasn't the only guy upset. Twenty-five guys in that dugout were pretty fired up," Moustakas, who was not in the clubhouse after the game, told "Baseball Tonight."
Escobar has had an incredible postseason. He leads all players with 21 hits, which is a Royals record for a single postseason. In addition, Escobar now has a 13-game postseason hitting streak, tying the club record Lorenzo Cain set earlier this month.
The Mets certainly were looking for ways to combat Escobar, and Syndergaard didn't back down from his first-pitch approach when asked about it after the game.
Syndergaard on first pitch WS2015 Gm3: Syndergaard on his first pitch to Escobar
10/30/15: Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard discusses the first pitch of the game that sailed high and in on Alcides Escobar
"I mean, my first words to [catcher] Travis [d'Arnaud] when we walked in the clubhouse today was, 'How do you feel about high and tight for the first pitch?'" Syndergaard said. "I mean, I certainly wasn't trying to hit the guy, that's for sure. I just didn't want him getting too comfortable. If they have a problem with me throwing inside, then they can meet me 60 feet, 6 inches away. I've got no problem with that.
"I know that from the past, I think every postseason game Escobar has played in, he has swung at the first-pitch fastball, and I didn't think he would want to swing at that one."
The Royals' reaction, though, was quick and to the point.
"I didn't like it," right fielder Alex Rios said. "It was weak. ... For him to throw up at his head, that was very weak and unprofessional."
Escobar on Syndergaard's pitch WS2015 Gm3: Escobar on inside pitch by Syndergaard
10/30/15: Royals leadoff hitter Alcides Escobar talks about the high, inside first pitch of Game 3 by Noah Syndergaard
And first baseman Eric Hosmer vowed the Royals might have something up their sleeve as well.
"He said he came in with a master plan or something, and I guess that was throwing at his head," Hosmer said. "That's all right. We might think of our own master plan.
"What he did, it's just not the way you go about it."
Jeffrey Flanagan is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @FlannyMLB This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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[h=1]5 storylines for Game 4 of the World Series[/h]
Wild first pitch of Game 3 1:25
10/30/15: Noah Syndergaard throws the first pitch of the game very high to batter Alcides Escobar, causing words from the Royals' dugout
345 COMMENTS
NEW YORK -- It's officially a World Series, in more ways than one.
Yes, the Mets battered the Royals in Game 3, 9-3, on Friday night, shrinking their Series deficit to 2-1, but several Royals were more furious because they felt Mets starter Noah Syndergaard threw the first pitch of the game toward Alcides Escobar's head.
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| Game | Date | Air time/game time | Matchup | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gm 1 | Oct. 27 | KC 5, NYM 4 (14) | ||
| Gm 2 | Oct. 28 | KC 7, NYM 1 | ||
| Gm 3 | Oct. 30 | NYM 9, KC 3 | ||
| Gm 4 | Oct. 31 | 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. | KC@NYM | FOX |
| Gm 5 | Nov. 1 | 8 p.m. | KC@NYM | FOX |
| *Gm 6 | Nov. 3 | 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. | NYM@KC | FOX |
| *Gm 7 | Nov. 4 | 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. | NYM@KC | FOX |
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Most upset of all was Escobar, especially since Syndergaard pledged during Thursday's off-day that he had a "trick up his sleeve" for the Royals' shortstop's penchant of hunting first-pitch fastballs.
"I didn't like it at all," Escobar said. "He even said he had a plan. I feel like if that's the plan, it's a stupid plan. That's it. I don't think any pitcher is going to throw a ball at someone's head at 98 mph on the first pitch of the game. If he wants to do that, throw it at my feet, throw it anywhere, but not at my head.
"It's wrong. To me, that's wrong. I don't think any pitcher should do that. If we do that to them, they're going to say it was on purpose. The only thing I'll say is that it's wrong."
After Syndergaard's fastball sent Escobar to the dirt, several Royals began barking from the dugout.
Third baseman Mike Moustakas could be seen on television cameras screaming at Syndergaard.
"I wasn't the only guy upset. Twenty-five guys in that dugout were pretty fired up," Moustakas, who was not in the clubhouse after the game, told "Baseball Tonight."
Escobar has had an incredible postseason. He leads all players with 21 hits, which is a Royals record for a single postseason. In addition, Escobar now has a 13-game postseason hitting streak, tying the club record Lorenzo Cain set earlier this month.
The Mets certainly were looking for ways to combat Escobar, and Syndergaard didn't back down from his first-pitch approach when asked about it after the game.
Syndergaard on first pitch WS2015 Gm3: Syndergaard on his first pitch to Escobar
10/30/15: Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard discusses the first pitch of the game that sailed high and in on Alcides Escobar
"I mean, my first words to [catcher] Travis [d'Arnaud] when we walked in the clubhouse today was, 'How do you feel about high and tight for the first pitch?'" Syndergaard said. "I mean, I certainly wasn't trying to hit the guy, that's for sure. I just didn't want him getting too comfortable. If they have a problem with me throwing inside, then they can meet me 60 feet, 6 inches away. I've got no problem with that.
"I know that from the past, I think every postseason game Escobar has played in, he has swung at the first-pitch fastball, and I didn't think he would want to swing at that one."
The Royals' reaction, though, was quick and to the point.
"I didn't like it," right fielder Alex Rios said. "It was weak. ... For him to throw up at his head, that was very weak and unprofessional."
Escobar on Syndergaard's pitch WS2015 Gm3: Escobar on inside pitch by Syndergaard
10/30/15: Royals leadoff hitter Alcides Escobar talks about the high, inside first pitch of Game 3 by Noah Syndergaard
And first baseman Eric Hosmer vowed the Royals might have something up their sleeve as well.
"He said he came in with a master plan or something, and I guess that was throwing at his head," Hosmer said. "That's all right. We might think of our own master plan.
"What he did, it's just not the way you go about it."
Jeffrey Flanagan is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @FlannyMLB This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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Peter NJ
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I am pretty sure your team led the league this year for brawls for pitching inside and hitting players.
NYCFred
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Welcome to New York.
