Category Archives: Game Commentary
#MetsVsCubs Game 4: Matz Next Up vs Cubs Bats
Matz on the Mound (New York Daily News) Do the Mets Clinch the NLCS in Chicago on Wednesday night or will the Cubs survive to play another day? Are the Mets one victory away from booking a trip to Kansas … Continue reading
#MetsVsCubs Game 3: Whose Kind of Town?
I wish Frank Sinatra were alive to see this Series. It is only fitting as he sang two of the greatest 20th Century pop standards that are affiliated with the two cities squaring off in the 2015 NLCS. New York … Continue reading
#MetsVsCubs Game 2: Thor Duels with Arrieta
Game 1 Recap: The Dark Knight The Dark Knight lived up to all his hype and then some in dominating the highly touted young bats of the Chicago Cubs. With all of his pitches working and hitting his spots with … Continue reading
#MetsVsCubs: A Series for the Ages–Whose Destiny Is It?
Stephen Dunn, Getty Images It has the makings of a memorable and historic NLCS. Two long suffering franchises, with the Mets looking like the Yankees next to the Cubs woeful history. It’s the first post-season meeting ever between the teams. … Continue reading
Back to Chavez Ravine: deGrom and Greinke Square Off in Final Showdown
Dedicated fan at Citi Field before Game 4 of the NLDS 10-13-15 The Mets had the perfect opportunity to seal the deal. At home, up 2-1 in the Series and with 24-year old rookie Steven Matz on the mound, playing … Continue reading
It’s October, and There is Only One New York Ballclub Still Playing
Make no mistake about it. I am writing this column for one reason and one reason alone. It’s for all of the long suffering Mets fans who wait approximately once per decade for their post-season thrill. And that includes me. … Continue reading
Mets Bats (Come Out Tonight) to the tune of “Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)”
“Mets Bats (Come Out Tonight)” Loosely to the tune of and inspired by Bruce Springsteen’s “Rosalita (Come Out Tonight) Lyrics by Laura Farina 10/4/15 Come out now Mets Bats, Dark Knight, come cut loose Scott Boras’s reins You know playin’ … Continue reading
Georgetown Hoyas Defeat #1 UCLA, 3-1, Before Standing Room Only Crowd at Shaw Field
If you are a Hoya fan and/or alum and you haven’t gotten The Memo yet, there is a sport on campus that draws crazed supporters well, like, men’s basketball at its best moments. This is NOT news for anyone associated … Continue reading
Women’s World Cup Final: Can the ’15ers find Magic vs Japan?
Once upon a time, there were the ’99ers. The team that beat China after playing to a 0-0 scoreless tie after 120 minutes. Not much needs to be recounted here, as this team was seared into our national consciousness. That … Continue reading
Mets Bats (Come Out Tonight) World Series Version (to the Tune of Rosalita)
IF YOU NEED A PSYCHE SONG TO SING TODAY BEFORE GAME 1! “Mets Bats (Come Out Tonight)” To the tune of Bruce Springsteen’s Rosalita Revised/inspired lyrics by Laura Farina 10/26/15 Come out now Mets Bats, Dark Knight just cut … Continue reading →