So the game really took off as soon as we started seeing error after error... it all started when Loney hit directly to Cubs SS Theriot, within split-second reaction time decided to try and catch it barehanded and failed. Soon after, we began witnessing the Cubs who are praised for their amazing defense, collapsing under NLDS pressure. My dad laughed and said, "Looks like they're nervous!" If anyone is more captain obvious than I am, my dad would surpass me by far.
It wasn't long before Dodgers kept getting men on base, thanks to Dodgers awesome offense this year, hits and RBI's are not a problem. Russell Martin drove a few more home to bring the score to 5-0. Man Ram also couldn't go through the night without swatting one out of the park himself.
Due to the Cubs unfortunate errors, now there's a bit of buzz going around and superstitious beliefs about the Cubs' curse being responsible for something as tragic as this. Although, I'd like to point out, the Dodgers are doing an amazing job, and we shouldn't discredit them for one heck of a performance. Of course, sports fans will always conspire curses, it just comes with the territory. Every time they place a football player on the cover of Madden (video game), they all of a sudden become a prime target of bad luck. And close to home, there are those who theorize the Clippers' sad track record (poor Elgin) are also attributed to some curse. As much of a fan I am, I don't believe in curses. I believe that what you put in, is what you get out of it. Ha, that and sometimes coincidence can be a b*tch.
Anyway, back to the Dodgers. Pictured below. Yes, despite Dodgers offensive strength, let's not
forget this cool catch by Ramirez on the defensive end - sorry Edmonds, what
scared me into thinking it was a homer, merely became a deep-dive for Manny into
the ivy. Fast forward, final score by the end of the night? 10-3.
Wow. Tune into Saturday's game as Dodgers bring it back to LA!