OT - Royals Oakland game

[Stonepony]

Being from KC I couldnt miss it. Great game!!

[brob28]

Louie, I agree that loss has to be devastating to Oakland and the A's fans. Made worse by the fact they traded Cespedes and didn't advance.

[h2oya311]

I fell asleep w/ Oakland "in control" after 6. Couldn't believe it when I heard about the comeback on the radio on my drive into work. Seriously, how many starting pitchers did they need to acquire? Lester was lights-out for them for his two months with the club, but didn't they think some offense might be necessary? I was floored when the trade was announced (after they had recently picked up two starters) and it looks like it was a bad move in retrospect. They probably could have managed with the guys they had (especially after the Samardzija acquisition).

[Econteachert205]

went to bed after the 7th. was truly surprised pleasantly at the outcome.

[rjackson44]

Im stunned and sad after a terrible second half time to let billy bean go ,,,

[shammus]

For a Royals fan, it was crushing to see Oakland go up by 4 runs the way they did but I haven't seen a comeback of that magnitude like that since Game 6 of the '85 World Series. Great comeback and win and I'm thrilled I made the decision to head out and watch it in person at the last second....

btw...got to see the game with Family too. I'm on the right in the photo....

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[johnmh71]

It was nice to see that small ball is still alive and well with the way that power has dominated the game over the last 25 years. It can take you far if you play it right.

[Mountaineer1999]

Again instant classic! Great game. Congrats Royals and Kansas City fans.

[Sean]

Great game, but it hurt to see the A's eliminated. Still, this looks to be a fun postseason.

[kmac32]

Was one of the better post season games played in a long time. Thought Oakland was going to win but not to be.

[chaddurbin]

Originally Posted by johnmh71

It was nice to see that small ball is still alive and well with the way that power has dominated the game over the last 25 years. It can take you far if you play it right.

lol...in a sport where the manager makes a negligible difference i'm sure glad ned yost is making the decisions against the angels out here.

[icollectDCsports]

A great game. Yes, I feel bad for A's fans, but happy for the Royals and their fans. It's been a long drought for them.

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by shammus

For a Royals fan, it was crushing to see Oakland go up by 4 runs the way they did but I haven't seen a comeback of that magnitude like that since Game 6 of the '85 World Series. Great comeback and win and I'm thrilled I made the decision to head out and watch it in person at the last second....

btw...got to see the game with Family too. I'm on the right in the photo....

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And Brian....why are you the only one NOT wearing a KC shirt???

[shammus]

A very valid question to be sure. I should have brought a change of clothes but instead decided to go with what I had on at work that day which consisted of Royals colors (sort of). At least I had a Royals hat on though

[ramram]

I was fortunate to be at the game as well. I was absolutely exhausted when it was over.

I was at the game 6 of the KC vs. St. Louis World Series games in 1985 and I thought that game 6 could never be surpassed (the famous comeback with the help of the Don Dekinger call), but I was wrong.

Rob M.

[cardsfan73]

Originally Posted by rjackson44

Im stunned and sad after a terrible second half time to let billy bean go ,,,

And replace him with who? He has done a pretty good job I think.

A great game last night! I am really hoping for a re-match of the 1985 World Series, only this time the Cardinals come out on top!