Those who arrived, played ball. And played well, for the most part.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAjR4_CbPpQAnd that's what it's all about. Kenny said, "it's only Thursday" but got more serious as the day progressed. I'm sure you will all instruct him that Wild Wednesday, Big Thursday, and Freaky Friday are not goofs, but instead represent opportunities for BBGs where you can really rip into it. Different vibe, but no quarter asked, or given. Woodcock brought a new guy, on a very tough day to learn. But he learned.
I won one game all day, but very much enjoyed this opportunity to play.
Analysis:
Nothing's gonna change my view of how to come out of the gates--I want a to build a big lead starting from the get, so that coming down the stretch, you can weather the run that will come from the other team. I don't care for battling back from large deficits to take the lead, because you have to play perfect ball to dig yourself out of a hole of your own creation.
When ahead, close the deal down the line. That didn't happen either.
Javi was hard to stop. Only his fingers stopped him:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mySk0z3834ELineups are important. Get in a bad one, and bad things will happen.
I had fun (Tbone's Rule #1). I think I did my job. Worked hard. Played hard. Just didn't win.
So, when you get on a losing streak, just think on this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG9tuuznL1Yhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmPe77m7aCsBallchair is always in your corner!