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Axolotl2000 @spulmonarx.bsky.social · 1h

One of the great things about Shohei is how aficionados of other sports try to describe his feats in their sport’s terms. One thing in basketball/football, but also soccer, hockey, and cricket! The commonality is that what he did in game 4 can barely be described except with awe.

Axolotl2000 @spulmonarx.bsky.social · 8h

The disrespect that the Brewers get is maddening. They were the best team in the regular season and did it by great pitching, situational hitting and hustling on the bases. Do not insult them by calling them a minor league team. They unfortunately met a juggernaut that peaked at the right time

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Axolotl2000 @spulmonarx.bsky.social · 8h

Very pleased at some of the turnout for No Kings in areas that are very red.

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Axolotl2000 @spulmonarx.bsky.social · 8h

Nice article.

Shohei Ohtani just played the greatest game in baseball history

On a night of legendary excellence, Ohtani hit three home runs and pitched six-plus scoreless innings to lift the Dodgers to the National League pennant.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Axolotl2000 @spulmonarx.bsky.social · 9h

Amazing shot by Jon Soo Hoo

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Axolotl2000 @spulmonarx.bsky.social · 9h

He is a living cheat code. Or an alien from a planet of master baseball players

Axolotl2000 @spulmonarx.bsky.social · 9h

Borrowing this graphic and can’t remember from where- but good heavens, talk about absolute dominance from both pitching and hitting.

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Axolotl2000 @spulmonarx.bsky.social · 9h

“Yawn…I am so cool that I don’t even notice a player doing something that has never been done before, and I am such a fan of baseball!!” Haha- so obvi- hate watching the team that kicked his team’s ass and trying to ignore an absolutely unique talent make history…again.

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Axolotl2000 @spulmonarx.bsky.social · 13h

Therein lies the problem with being a superhero on the diamond- there is little tolerance for Clark Kent and monstrous expectations for Superman. This guy, though, understands that and rarely disappoints.

Passan: Ohtani's Game 4 reminds us of the improbability of his greatness

A 469-foot blast and a series-clinching gem on the same night? In NLCS Game 4, we got the full Ohtani October experience.

www.espn.com

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Axolotl2000 @spulmonarx.bsky.social · 15h

If it comes down to LAD/TOR for the WS, salute to those guys who suggested Robert Herjavec throw out the first pitch

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Axolotl2000 @spulmonarx.bsky.social · 16h

This comparison is tiresome. There doesn’t always have to be this made up competition on who is better. And honestly, the best defense is actually a pitcher not allowing a hit, so I would say that an excellent pitcher is an excellent defender.

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Axolotl2000 @spulmonarx.bsky.social · 3d

Absolutely. He looks like the ball is an extension of his body that flows towards the batter whereas other guys look like they explode when they pitch.

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Axolotl2000 @spulmonarx.bsky.social · 4d

Winner of 3 straight Sawamura awards , MVP in NPB and people
doubted him. Doubt this man at your peril

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Axolotl2000 @spulmonarx.bsky.social · 4d

Yoshinobu is just so impressive to me. Never loses his cool and makes it look so easy while he throws such sick pitches. So deceptively athletic. Just incredible

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Axolotl2000 @spulmonarx.bsky.social · 4d

Never doubt Emperor Yamamoto or Grand Moff Snell. Next up- General Glasnow.

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Axolotl2000 @spulmonarx.bsky.social · 4d

Sheer terror at having to go to the bullpen is making the Dodger starters pitch like they have never pitched before. They have been brilliant. 🫡

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