CPT wrote:It’s hard to tell what kind of impact this 18 inning games will have on the rest of the series.
Both teams emptied their bullpens (maybe LA slightly more so?) and there will be a physical and mental toll on the both rosters.
Maybe it’s too silver lining, but the Jays hung around for 18 innings under less than ideal conditions.
I would love to see it serve as a rallying cry with LA coming out kind of flat. Jays win game 4 and retake the momentum. At the same time, I can’t say I’d be surprised if the Jays just fold and don’t even make it back to Toronto.
We’ll see what happens in game 4.
You have to wonder if an 18-inning game where Ohtani was on base 250 times has any effect on his pitching tonight, especially considering there were two instances where he came up wincing on base. If the bats can get to him early and/or make him throw a lot of pitches, it could get really interesting late.
Either way, it was always going to be tough against the Dodgers. With a hobbled Bo and more than likely no Springer now, it becomes damn-near impossible down 2-1; however, this team has consistently played at their best with their backs against the wall when everyone is counting them out, so I’m going to believe there is at least a slim chance until the final out in the clinching game.
