Became the Problem Child of MLB - Chapter 236



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Episode 236: Problematic Typing (4)

The four-day break is over. Strictly speaking, there were no games, but training and internal clean-and-white matches were held in a more intense atmosphere than usual. Well, it was still enough time for physical strength to recover.

The players watched and analyzed other teams’ games whenever they had free time, there was always a lineup of people waiting for the massage beds, and the coaches assisted the players with dark circles under their eyes.

As I experienced last year, a major league team at this time of year never runs on the individual player’s ability alone. The team’s on-site and front office’s synergy, as well as the coaching staff’s ability, are also important. In that sense, our team is a great team that is hard to find a single flaw.

After this series of events, when the Giants were chosen as the championship series opponent, a venomous feeling was felt among the players.

[Giants set out to stop the Cubs, ‘all set’]

[The ‘120 wins’ villains’ army of giants that they must overcome to advance to the World Series.]

[ALCS Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry Match Happens!]

[Yankees manager, ‘I plan to show the power of the defending champion in the remaining games. The rich experience of the Yankees players is an intangible asset that surpasses everything.’]

[SF rookie Aaron Dike, when asked about his thoughts on his first playoff appearance and his aspirations for the championship series, replied, “The Cubs are a strong team, but we are also strong. I have no intention of losing.”]

[‘AGAIN 1906′, will history repeat itself?]

This is because there has been a flood of articles that openly, if not secretly, expect the Cubs to fall.

1906 was a season in which the Cubs finished second despite recording a record-breaking 116 wins. History repeating itself, karma, and the rebellion of the underdog are epics loved by sports fans across the ages.

Still, that’s true. The villain army is a bit… … . Whoever they are, they’ve given it a good name. It’s hard to imagine a better description of the 29 teams that treat us like villains.

The National League teams that have been beaten so much by our team all season have long since tied a “Down with the Cubs” ribbon on their foreheads. And at this point, the real deal is something else.

“Let’s guess what the Red Sox and Yankees want most right now.”

“What is it?”

“The Giants will beat us in Game 7 of the Championship Series and advance to the World Series. It’s obvious even without watching.”

Andy said with a chuckle as he was changing into his uniform in the locker room.

In the American League, the Yankees defeated the Astros 3-2 in the series. And after a six-game series between the Red Sox and the Rangers, the Red Sox advanced to the next round, setting up a rivalry match between the Yankees and the Red Sox.

It doesn’t really matter which of the two advances to the World Series. This isn’t an expression of confidence. Regardless of who advances, they’re going to be tough teams, and it’s pointless to think about a relatively easy opponent.

As Andy said, Yankees and Red Sox fans seemed to want the Giants to take care of us. They wanted to blow their noses without putting in any effort.

“Oh, poor guys. Anybody’s going to face the Cubs who have a week off in the World Series.”

“Victor, are you confident that you can win?”

“Ask Casey, not me. He’ll probably hit a couple of home runs in the hit for the cycle today.”

Playful boos erupted from all over the locker room.

The third baseman is just going to watch you hit a triple, if you look at his confidence, he’s not a loser, Casey is the home run king, are you saying that after giving laxatives to the Giants pitchers, etc.

Despite the teasing, Casey didn’t give in. She lifted her head up and climbed onto the couch in the middle of the locker room and… Oh my god.

“Stop shaking when there’s nothing to see! Are you crazy?”

“If you don’t want to be locked up for public indecency, come down now!”

“Shane! Don’t you have any elephant tranquilizers in your drawer?”

Well, there was a brief commotion. Team doctor Shane, who had rushed over because he thought something was wrong with a player before the game, looked up at Casey with a nervous expression.

“…Well, I’ll probably get caught in a doping test, are you okay with that?”

Are you okay, please? At least you’re in your right mind… … .

“Then I guess I’ll have to settle for 4 RBIs. I can’t take the MVP away from Casey.”

“Hey, Zimmer. Is that what you want me to hear?”

“Did you notice? Just get on base, whether you get hit or get a single. I’ll let you in.”

Zimmerman and Martin were chatting enthusiastically. I don’t know about Andy or Victor, but I never thought I’d hear those words from those two. I just hope they weren’t losing their minds due to the tension before an important game.

“Then I guess I just need to hit two home runs.”

While I was listening to what the players were saying, I added my own comment. Then, all the players, including Zimmerman, who had been spitting, looked at me.

“Oh, a home run?”

“Hmm. Two would be fine.”

“What was that kid’s batting average against the Giants?”

“I don’t know, but it’ll probably be higher than Kyle’s OBP.”

“Fuck.”

Look, I was joking too.

… Should I have said I would hit a home run every time I batted?

“Don’t push yourself too hard.”

“…What is it now?”

“The main character of today’s game is this body……!”

Among the tumultuous players, Yandy, who took the mound a week after Game 1 of the Division Series, also had a go.

Hmm. I don’t know. As a human being, should we just sit back and watch these people in a mess? Shouldn’t we apply the brakes at the right time?

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But the truth is, I’m still a helpless Cubs player.

“Then how about one from each pitcher and batter?”

“…That’s it! I can allow that much…!”

Yandy hissed, even though he hadn’t eaten any spicy food.

Please. Go away, please. I don’t want to feel the breath of another man…

Anyway, this kind of locker room talk is one way to ease the nerves of the players. The Giants, who won their last game 12-5, are definitely a target to watch.

In front of an opponent with a keen sense of reality, there was also concern about how the starting pitcher, who had not been able to stick to the traditional 5-day rotation, would perform.

“Strike! Out!”

And Yandy dispelled that anxiety in the first inning.

“what?”

“wow…….”

“Mad Yandy finally gets his name on the Cy Young Trophy.”

Following the Division Series, Yandy roared toward the stands after retiring three batters in succession to finish the first inning.

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The first game of the championship series.

In the grand scheme of things, it was just one game in a best-of-seven series, but none of the players or fans on either team were that naive. The odds can sometimes be tricky, but statistically, the winner of the first game overwhelmingly takes the entire series.

The Giants were fully prepared for today’s game. They had analyzed every game they had played against the Cubs throughout the season, and the lights in the conference room were rarely turned off.

As evidence, leadoff hitter Jose Flores’ hit went into the right fielder’s glove.

– One out! Look at the eyes of the Giants players. Not to mention starting pitcher Ronan Franklin, but also the fielders. They have a lot of momentum. You can feel the energy through the broadcast screen.

-The Red Sox and Yankees have a shorter history than the rivalry, but they are also teams that create interesting stories. I’m looking forward to today’s game.

The caster was right. The expressions on the faces of the fielders as they shifted to defensive positions at the catcher’s signal were solemn and confident at the same time.

The short-term game is different from the regular season. I thought I had a good chance of winning.

Taaak!

The Giants players all tensed up when the second batter, Sejay Suarez, reached first base on a lucky hit.

“Get out of the way! Get out of here!”

“JAY! JAY! JAY!”

“If you have eyes, look! Who is our king?”

“A toast to your youth! And condolences to the fallen corpses!”

Starting pitcher Ronan Franklin glanced at the distant mountains and then lowered his gaze to his feet. The entire stadium seemed to be shaking as the crowd stomped their feet to the song. In reality, they didn’t move even a little bit, but it felt different.

Meanwhile, watching Han Jae-yi leisurely stretching with the bat behind his back, I also felt like dissecting the head of that batter who plays every day amidst this ridiculous screaming.

‘What are you thinking?’

Ronan Franklin didn’t know that Hanjei, the ultimate boss of the villain army, had similar thoughts when he was at bat as any other batter.

‘Until he goes around the batting order once, his fastball usage rate is 74%.’

And a right-handed pitcher who throws sliders about 15% of the time and curves the rest of the time.

Han Je-yi, who had finished calculating in his head, swung his bat expressionlessly. In the early part of the game, when his pitching is good, he enjoys using a fastball. After the batting order has been completed, the use of changeups increases rapidly, so he thought he would attack before that happens.

“Hey, Cutlet. Long time no see. How have you been?”

“Don’t change your name without permission. It’s Curtis, not Cutlet.”

“Yeah, cutlet.”

Han Je-yi, who responded as if he was annoyed, decided to try to throw the first pitch at a fastball. If it was a changeup, he could just swing at it once, but what if it was really a fastball?

Taaaaaaaaaaaaaah-!

If you pull it with ease, that’s it. Unlike the pitcher, this hit was made with a relatively light heart, and it flew over the left-center fence a bit meaninglessly.

Just one ball.

Just one swing.

The pitcher who gave up a two-run home run on the first pitch had an expression on his face that made it hard to tell if it was a dream or reality, and seeing that expression made the Giants fans want to strangle the pitcher.

“What is this? What on earth have you done?”

“Hey, you idiot! Enough! Don’t you see Casey’s glaring at you?”

“When did I? Did you know that I was such a narrow-minded person?”

“Everything else was small!”

“…Who was that just now?”

And the entire Wrigley Field, including the Cubs dugout, was burning so hot that it was practically on fire.

-Wow! Okay. I have to tell the viewers again. The 2032 Cubs-Giants Championship Series starts now!

-I don’t think there’s a more perfect starting sign than this. Excellent!

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