Predictions are Just Silly…

I’ve read countless blogs and articles where writers dissect the Dodgers and Yankees position-by-position, as if Freddie Freeman might square off against Anthony Rizzo on the mound. What a laugh! The Dodgers entered the season as the premier team with an unmatched depth that’s been sorely tested, yet they stand tall as the best in the NL, poised for a World Series showdown.

I’m rooting for them, fingers crossed, but let’s not kid ourselves: anything can happen in this game. A single moment can shift the tide, and often, it’s not the best team that takes home the glory, but the hottest or luckiest one. Baseball is the most maddeningly beautiful game—where a few lucky swings can score four runs, while three blistering line drives end in nothing but air.

If you’re still clinging to the idea that the best team always wins, well… let’s just say you might be missing the point! I believe the Dodgers will triumph. I want them to. But that’s why we watch—because anything can unfold on that diamond. This year, they’ve faced mountains of adversity, now down to three starters plus Landon Knack. It hurts to have Evan Phillips sidelined, but Brusdar Graterol and Alex Vesia are (allegedly) ready to roll, and the possibilities are endless. Who knows, maybe Joe Kelly will play a surprise role in this drama.

One can overtalk, overthink, and overanalyze this game, but in mere hours, the moment arrives. So let’s do this: PLAY BALL!

P.S. Tommy Baseball hit cleanup and was the NLCS MVP and now he hits 9th. I love it!