Another premature gamethread setup, without ready lineups. Sorry, but life goes on once the White Sox are eliminated.
Today boasts a phenomenal pitching matchup, NLDS Game 5 closer Max Scherzer going up against Ian Anderson for Atlanta. Both have been stellar so far in the 2021 postseason. The two have combined for 22 strikeouts (16 from Scherzer) and just one earned run (also Maxy) so far.
Weird day of baseball yesterday, with both series proving ... imperfect. Joc Pederson and his “pearl necklace” was definitely an odd talking point, and Blake Treinen giving up the game-winning hit to Austin Riley (who also tied the game, 2-2, with a solo homer in the fourth inning) lended itself to some interesting social media commentary.