Angie in VA Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I'm sure everyone on this thread knows this, but in case someone wanders in here for the last night of the World Series and doesn't know, here is the best explanation of the Nats and "Baby Shark" fever. My favorite part is how the players themselves assigned the signals to the different bases. ⚾ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) My brother, a serious lifelong Braves fan, told me he's pulling for the Nats because he wants this guy - who he thinks seems like a complete tool - to lose his bet. Lol.https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/new-jersey-sportsbooks-could-lose-almost-6-million-to-mattress-mack-if-astros-win-the-world-series/ One more. I have a cold, but if I feel well enough, we've got tickets to go watch at the stadium again. It's just down the Metro line a few stops for us, so it's easy to go or not. Edited October 30, 2019 by Farrar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Angie in VA said: This! My favorite thing about the Nats' success this year is that it seems to me that it all started when a loving father (Parra) chose his 2 yod's favorite song as his walk up song ("Baby Shark") and then the fans got into it and then everyone - the players and the fans - started having fun. And then the Nats started winning! All from a fun teammate who apparently is big on positive thinking and hugs ("The duration" lol!) Like this article too. Thank you for your example and sorry for my dig at Bregman above. I will say, Houston absolutely deserves to be there, and it has been a wonderful match up. All props to the Astros. We have always liked Jose Altuve. I mean, look at that size and he's a force in Major League Baseball! As for Justin Verlander, he is an outstanding pitcher and from all accounts a great guy. He is from VIRGINIA! Nuff said? *Raising my water bottle to the toast "May all the calls be fair!"* I read up on the Baby Shark thing after you guys mentioned it; the first time I saw Soto clap that way (game one? after a HR) it seemed SOOO braggy & rude. Then read the story and realized what it was. OH! How fun! LOL! DH loves Cabrera so much because he seems/looks so tough and all, and then he's one of the most visible in doing the Baby Shark claps at each instance. So hilarious! DH calls him "baby shark" even though I keep explaining it was Parra who started it. No worries on the comment about Bregman; he is a little braggy. But agreed on Altuve; we just love him. You guys are missing out on his humor, there's a local/regional grocery chain (HEB) that uses the players in their commercials. Hilarious to watch! Altuve is in a lot of them. We feel about Rendon how you feel about Verlander (Rendon is from here). And your pitcher did a phenomenal job (Strasburg? did I spell it right?) Man, that guy is good. Tonight's game is going to be so stressful. I repeat my toast -- may all the calls be fair. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Farrar said: My brother, a serious lifelong Braves fan, told me he's pulling for the Nats because he wants this guy - who he thinks seems like a complete tool - to lose his bet. Lol.https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/new-jersey-sportsbooks-could-lose-almost-6-million-to-mattress-mack-if-astros-win-the-world-series/ One more. I have a cold, but if I feel well enough, we've got tickets to go watch at the stadium again. It's just down the Metro line a few stops for us, so it's easy to go or not. Oh, Mattress Mack is a local legend, and truly fantastic guy, actually. He's been a staple of the Houston landscape for decades. (and, ummm, if the Nats win, he wins his bet.....). He does a lot for charity, for the community, and is deeply loved here. He made this same bet in 2017 (and lost, so refunded everyone their purchases from the time period), then again in 2018, and again now. ETA: Oh!! Ha! Just looked more closely at the article you linked......I didn't realize he's placing sports bets to cover the losses of his mattress promotion! Hilarious! Edited October 30, 2019 by TheReader 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, TheReader said: I read up on the Baby Shark thing after you guys mentioned it; the first time I saw Soto clap that way (game one? after a HR) it seemed SOOO braggy & rude. Then read the story and realized what it was. OH! How fun! LOL! DH loves Cabrera so much because he seems/looks so tough and all, and then he's one of the most visible in doing the Baby Shark claps at each instance. So hilarious! DH calls him "baby shark" even though I keep explaining it was Parra who started it. No worries on the comment about Bregman; he is a little braggy. But agreed on Altuve; we just love him. You guys are missing out on his humor, there's a local/regional grocery chain (HEB) that uses the players in their commercials. Hilarious to watch! Altuve is in a lot of them. We feel about Rendon how you feel about Verlander (Rendon is from here). And your pitcher did a phenomenal job (Strasburg? did I spell it right?) Man, that guy is good. Tonight's game is going to be so stressful. I repeat my toast -- may all the calls be fair. Links, please?! DH called me out on my Bregman/Bragman comments saying I would think Juan Soto is a punk if he wore pinstripes (or almost any other uniform). He said the same thing about Manny Machado when he was an Oriole. That said, he doesn't like Alex B either. I'd love to see/hear those ads w/ Altuve! I did link the funny Mercedes ads (most radio, one video) w/ Ryan Zimmerman on this thread, didn't I? So funny. ETA: Yes, here it is again. Edited October 30, 2019 by Angie in VA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, Angie in VA said: Links, please?! DH called me out on my Bregman/Bragman comments saying I would think Juan Soto is a punk if he wore pinstripes (or almost any other uniform). He said the same thing about Manny Machado when he was an Oriole. That said, he doesn't like Alex B either. I'd love to see/hear those ads w/ Altuve! I did link the funny Mercedes ads (most radio, one video) w/ Ryan Zimmerman on this thread, didn't I? So funny. Let me see what I can find... Here's one where several players are "auditioning" to be the ice cream spokesman for the H.E.B. brand of ice cream -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boJ_tQQCX2Y Here's one about their meat dept/products -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGFZe_tqSp8 And this is one from last year, with them tasting HEB brand specialty coffees -- https://www.facebook.com/HEB/videos/10156796414242439/?v=10156796414242439 There are tons with the various TX sports teams -- he uses the Texans in a bunch, as well as the Spurs (not sure the Rockets have been in any.....). They are cheesy, but great fun! (the random dude in the ice cream one and the dream one is the HEB guy). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 26 minutes ago, Farrar said: My brother, a serious lifelong Braves fan, told me he's pulling for the Nats because he wants this guy - who he thinks seems like a complete tool - to lose his bet. Lol.https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/new-jersey-sportsbooks-could-lose-almost-6-million-to-mattress-mack-if-astros-win-the-world-series/ One more. I have a cold, but if I feel well enough, we've got tickets to go watch at the stadium again. It's just down the Metro line a few stops for us, so it's easy to go or not. He's actually loved in Houston because of his charity work and especially for his hospitality during the flooding after Hurricanes Harvey and Katrina. https://time.com/4922108/hurricane-harvey-mattress-mack-houston/ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Skippy said: He's actually loved in Houston because of his charity work and especially for his hospitality during the flooding after Hurricanes Harvey and Katrina. https://time.com/4922108/hurricane-harvey-mattress-mack-houston/ Wow. I knew nothing about him - just that my brother was like, what a jerk making such a giant sure of himself bet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Angie in VA said: Nice to see Cabrera last night, especially getting the final out! 👏 Yes, I was thinking of TheReader when I saw he was playing and when watching the highlights of the 9th inning :-). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Farrar said: My brother, a serious lifelong Braves fan, told me he's pulling for the Nats because he wants this guy - who he thinks seems like a complete tool - to lose his bet. Lol.https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/new-jersey-sportsbooks-could-lose-almost-6-million-to-mattress-mack-if-astros-win-the-world-series/ One more. I have a cold, but if I feel well enough, we've got tickets to go watch at the stadium again. It's just down the Metro line a few stops for us, so it's easy to go or not. Hope you feel better and get to make it to the watch party Farrar!!! Gonna be a lot of rain today (starting around 4 or 5) and tomorrow. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 54 minutes ago, TheReader said: Tonight's game is going to be so stressful. I repeat my toast -- may all the calls be fair. I can hardly stand it -- LOL!!!! The boys and I ended up listening to the first inning on the car radio, watching the play by play on the iPad and then watched a little when DH went to bed -- LOL. I sent the boys to bed around 10:30 and I watched a bit more until I fell asleep on the couch. We are doing the same thing tonight :-), which is the same thing we did the first 2 games -- LOL. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 38 minutes ago, Skippy said: He's actually loved in Houston because of his charity work and especially for his hospitality during the flooding after Hurricanes Harvey and Katrina. https://time.com/4922108/hurricane-harvey-mattress-mack-houston/ I remember hearing about him during/after Harvey!!! Really haven't paid attention to the bet thing, but seems like a great guy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 23 minutes ago, mlktwins said: I can hardly stand it -- LOL!!!! The boys and I ended up listening to the first inning on the car radio, watching the play by play on the iPad and then watched a little when DH went to bed -- LOL. I sent the boys to bed around 10:30 and I watched a bit more until I fell asleep on the couch. We are doing the same thing tonight :-), which is the same thing we did the first 2 games -- LOL. feel free to change it up if you want, LOL! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 I wrote a somewhat long post and lost it 😱. Will come back after lunch and try again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 6 hours ago, mlktwins said: I wrote a somewhat long post and lost it 😱. Will come back after lunch and try again! ack! Yes, do come back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familia Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Embarrassing to admit, I do not know how to watch it! As I said early in the thread, I am not a sports fan, but I watch this game, so exciting! DH, the lucky ducky, is out of town and has great viewing choices. I have Fox Sports pulled up on my iPad...there is a "Countdown to Watch" screen happening. Will I be able to stream for free? (apologizing for my antiquated knowledge of watching anything) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Familia said: Embarrassing to admit, I do not know how to watch it! As I said early in the thread, I am not a sports fan, but I watch this game, so exciting! DH, the lucky ducky, is out of town and has great viewing choices. I have Fox Sports pulled up on my iPad...there is a "Countdown to Watch" screen happening. Will I be able to stream for free? (apologizing for my antiquated knowledge of watching anything) It is on regular Fox TV station, not the special Fox Sports station. I don't know if they stream that one or not (I would check Fox dot com if you don't get regular network TV). But it's a normal network channel you should be able to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familia Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, TheReader said: It is on regular Fox TV station, not the special Fox Sports station. I don't know if they stream that one or not (I would check Fox dot com if you don't get regular network TV). But it's a normal network channel you should be able to watch. Thanks. It is asking me for my provider - which I do not have. I also do not have local reception (not that FOX is local) b/c we live too far out. I will listen instead. Enjoy the game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 9 minutes ago, Familia said: Thanks. It is asking me for my provider - which I do not have. I also do not have local reception (not that FOX is local) b/c we live too far out. I will listen instead. Enjoy the game! You can also look at the play by play with the pitch tracker while you listen. Google Nats score and it should pop right up showing the current score and inning. Look down and you can click on play by play. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 I didn’t make it back to post, but we have assumed the position 😁😁😁. Wishing both teams an injury free game. I have so enjoyed going through this with everyone. May the best team win, but GO NATS ⚾️😁⚾️😁⚾️!!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familia Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) 26 minutes ago, mlktwins said: You can also look at the play by play with the pitch tracker while you listen. Google Nats score and it should pop right up showing the current score and inning. Look down and you can click on play by play. Once I allowed the site to access my location, it began streaming. Tells me I have an hour of watching...maybe I can refresh it after that. This is a miracle that I have gotten this far - Go Nats! Edited October 31, 2019 by Familia 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 Ya’ll, I’m not sure I can take this 😬😬😬!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 The ump needs his own pitch tracker 🙄😩! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familia Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 ...finally settled on HULU free trial - wouldn’t you know it would pause in streaming during that home run. But, it was great on replay! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Omg omg omg. I’m holding my breath. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, Farrar said: Omg omg omg. I’m holding my breath. I am dying here!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 Go Hudson!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Yay!! Good game!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 My boys want to stay up to watch the celebration. Thank goodness we don’t have any classes or swim practice today!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I was able to read Zimmerman's mouth on the slow mo replay of reactions. I will use initials to say what he said: OMG and HS <---not "home schooling" lol! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Is it just me or are Ryan Z and Mad Max teary-eyed? I can't believe our ds hasn't called us. He texted. He's w/ his gf. ;) Now, who will be MVP? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, Angie in VA said: Is it just me or are Ryan Z and Mad Max teary-eyed? I can't believe our ds hasn't called us. He texted. He's w/ his gf. 😉 Now, who will be MVP? I want Rendon, but him, Soto, or Strasburg 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 My neighborhood went wild with fireworks! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 Strasburg! He deserved it!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Congrats Nats fans!! That was a great series! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 That was an awesome game!!! Do you believe in miracles?!?! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, Junie said: That was an awesome game!!! Do you believe in miracles?!?! This is exactly what ds texted DH and me!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Congrats Nats fans! Enjoy the parade! (Heads up, if you are ordering WS champs merchandise online, order early if you need it by Christmas! My mom is just this week getting some of the things she ordered right after the Blues won their worst-to-first Stanley Cup in June, like ornaments. And B&M stores could barely keep up with the demand.) 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Parade Saturday! I want to go! (Right now. Sitting in traffic would probably change my mind.) Scott Van Pelt was so happy too. He told Rendon that he must have a resting heart rate of 4 and it goes up to 12 when he's excited, lol. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 21 minutes ago, BarbecueMom said: Congrats Nats fans! Enjoy the parade! (Heads up, if you are ordering WS champs merchandise online, order early if you need it by Christmas! My mom is just this week getting some of the things she ordered right after the Blues won their worst-to-first Stanley Cup in June, like ornaments. And B&M stores could barely keep up with the demand.) What are some good sites to order from? Ds will NEED a shirt at least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 On 10/29/2019 at 6:16 PM, Junie said: Hoping that the visiting team wins every game of this series. :) This was wild, and the first time that it has happened, according to the news. I was rooting for the Astros, but congrats to the Nats fans here. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, Skippy said: This was wild, and the first time that it has happened, according to the news. I was rooting for the Astros, but congrats to the Nats fans here. Thanks for the congrats. It's insane. Winning every away game hasn't happened in any sport that has such a championship (hockey, basketball, baseball). Insane, right? I just realized that today is Halloween, lol. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Dh pointed out that because all the home games were lost, nearly every single person who bought tickets left disappointed. 😆 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I went to bed after, but Congrats, you guys! Y'all really played better than us this last game, and absolutely earned the win. Well done! What a crazy series this was! 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 16 hours ago, Farrar said: My neighborhood went wild with fireworks! Farrar, will you attend the parade? The hubs won't go, but I'm thinking about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 31 minutes ago, Angie in VA said: Farrar, will you attend the parade? The hubs won't go, but I'm thinking about it. Oh definitely! Me and dh and probably the child whose life is not totally subsumed in Nutcracker. Pm me if you’d like to say hi. I was laughing about it because like 90% of the time if I walk that route it’s for political purposes. I was like, wait, we’re going to go down there for a non political rally?! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, Farrar said: Oh definitely! Me and dh and probably the child whose life is not totally subsumed in Nutcracker. Pm me if you’d like to say hi. I was laughing about it because like 90% of the time if I walk that route it’s for political purposes. I was like, wait, we’re going to go down there for a non political rally?! The hubs is a definite NO on the parade, but I haven't ruled it out. I will PM you if it looks like I'll go. My boss is probably going to take his 9 yos, but I wouldn't dream of asking if I could tag along. Regardless if I attend or not, please come back here and tell us all about the parade, OK? I would have responded earlier, but we went to bed super early last night! This World Series wore us out! I slept very little after they won. Edited November 1, 2019 by Angie in VA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I could do w/o seeing Soto's saliva going down his chin here, but LOL at Turner and how sweet - and fitting - an ending w/ Parra. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted November 1, 2019 Author Share Posted November 1, 2019 We would have tried getting to the parade, but we have a swim meet in Warrenton. Have a great time if you go! Post pictures :-)!!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I just set the DVR to record the parade on the MLB channel. Have fun, Farrar, and please tell us all about it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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