Became the Problem Child of MLB - Chapter 241



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Episode 241 Forever (1)

This is the second time the Cubs and Red Sox have met in the World Series.

In 1918, the Red Sox won their fifth World Series title, while the Cubs would not win their third until 98 years later in 2016. That was the team’s last championship, so 16 years have passed in an instant.

The most excited about the match that took place after 114 years were, of course, our fans. It seemed like they were gnashing their teeth, saying they would take revenge for what happened a century ago… The fans were willing to do that, and even government officials and local organizations joined in to add fuel to the fire.

[Chicago-Boston Mayors Make a Bet on the World Series Win or Lose! Wear Opposing Team Jerseys to Do Community Service… … .]

[(Preview of 2032 WS) Governors from both teams join in the cheer by betting on their respective teams! Bet on authentic Chicago steak and Boston lobster.]

[Chicago-Boston Museum of Art to fly opposing team flags in front of Jean Timm Museum for a month.]

In addition, there were too many bets on meals between senators and bets between each team’s representative sports pubs to count.

“The two teams that are receiving a lot of attention in each league are already facing off against each other, so the tension is already intense. As a coach, aren’t you feeling pressured?”

When asked this question at World Series Media Day at Wrigley Field, the manager briefly closed his eyes and then opened them again.

“It’s not burdensome. It’s one element that makes the festival more lively. I think it’s an excellent device that makes baseball fans more immersed in the game.”

The Red Sox manager also grabbed the mic.

“I think so too. The World Series is a festival for all baseball fans around the world. It’s not burdensome.”

Well… Actually, our fans’ daily lives might be in jeopardy if they get too engrossed in baseball. Anyway, the media day event went smoothly.

All players on the World Series roster attended the event, with the manager flanked by the starting pitcher for Game 1 and the team’s representative player.

“…Why on earth have you been smiling like an idiot since a while ago?”

Yandy, who eventually earned his spot as the starting pitcher for the first game, looked straight ahead at my questions. Then, without moving his lips, he answered with a slur.

“As soon as you exit here, turn the corner and there’s a bathroom on your left.”

“I know. This is our stadium.”

“If you know, go wash your eyes and come back. I think you’re seeing things because you’re nervous.”

“…….”

“Yandy is not stupid.”

Instead of responding to the nonsense that I never got used to hearing, I looked straight ahead. Then I asked Victor, who was sitting in the first row, with my eyes.

‘You said you wouldn’t do it because of this kid, didn’t you?’

Then Victor chuckled and tapped Andy on the shoulder next to him. I should have known when I insisted that I sit next to the director instead of someone else… That old man, didn’t you just pick on me because you found it annoying?

-You idiot, you just found out that everyone else knew that except you?

… Damn, I wasn’t in a position to say anything to Yandy.

“Ben Rover will be the starting pitcher for Game 1. He is our strongest card, and I believe his wealth of postseason experience will lead us to victory. I hope he can invigorate our tired batting lineup and bullpen.”

The Red Sox manager’s interview continued while Victor was laughing at me and Yandy in turns. I think it really sums up the current state of the Red Sox team.

After playing a total of 13 games, they have advanced to the World Series, so overcoming the physical problems of the batting line and bullpen is the top priority. On the other hand, our team is facing a problem due to the lack of actual game experience caused by the long break.

“Yandy Franco, who is in front of you now, and the always reliable Travis Wheaton will start in Games 1 and 2.”

In that situation, I think the manager’s decision to send out his strongest cards in the first two games was appropriate.

Just having a pitcher who allowed 1 run in 25 innings in 3 postseason games and a pitcher who allowed 2 runs in 15 innings in 2 games on the mound will be a source of pressure for the opponent. He will serve as a guiding light when the batting lineup wanders around for a while.

And once the batters got back into their groove, no one could argue that this pitcher was the right man to start games at Fenway Park.

“Johnny Garlick is the pitcher who has improved the most in the last postseason. He has a short career, but he played in the bullpen in the World Series last year and earned a starting spot this year on his own. As a baseball fan, I am looking forward to seeing what he will do.”

The players also responded to the confident interview of the coach with a similar tone, and our fans cheered, saying that they had already gained half of their momentum. Up until this point, it was not strange because it was a scene we had always seen, but the problem was… … .

“What an unlucky kid.”

The next day. The players who saw me in the locker room before the opening of the World Series were giving me goosebumps. I don’t know how many days they’ve been doing this. Did the group eat something wrong except me?

“Did I do something wrong?”

At my words, Casey and Sezai waved their hands in response.

“No way, you’re always doing well.”

“That’s right. We are ‘concentrating’ too, so I hope you will ‘concentrate’ until the end.”

“…Why are your fingers bent?”

“Ask Victor.”

“yes?”

People seem to be getting weirder by the day. Are they nervous about the World Series?

Well, in that case, I should understand. Being the youngest isn’t easy. Everyone should know how hard I’m working.

“Everyone has lost their sense of fear.”

The coach appeared among the noisy players and said with a big smile.

“Like me. I like it.”

Then, a raucous laughter erupted among the players. It was strange. Soon, the national anthem sung by a pop opera singer would resonate magnificently throughout the stadium, and the World Series opening ceremony would begin. And then, the game that had been awaited for a whole season would finally begin.

But still, I see players with smiles on their faces.

“Should we start with a light win?”

Game 1 of the World Series was seen as just another ordinary baseball game. It was an illusion created by everyone present.

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“Everyone, relax.”

But the real problem is that I want to go along with that illusion.

“I won’t sit still if my vacation is delayed any longer.”

At my words, the players, including Victor, whistled. Their expressions showed that they were having a blast with this situation. And among the players who were all entangled and holding hands, I also put my right hand on them.

“Let’s go, Cubs!”

“Kill them all!”

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-2032 season World Series! We will broadcast the first game that you have been waiting for. The cheering from both teams is amazing even before the game. It is a cheering match that will make you forget the cold weather!

Before the game, Cubs fans cheered loudly throughout the pregame ceremony, except for the national anthem, in an attempt to discourage their opponents. They wanted to fully enjoy the home team advantage in Game 1, and their voices were transmitted without filtering.

-Wow, as you can probably guess from the cheers of the Cubs fans right now, it’s been confirmed today. The visiting teams coming to Wrigley Field need to brace themselves!

-Haha. But I know that Cubs fans have a lot of complaints that have been building up. It’s ironic. You might be wondering why fans of a team that has only lost once in the Division Series and Championship Series are complaining.

-Yes. What is the reason?

-There is only one. The Division Series was held at Great American Ball Park, and the Championship Series was held at Oracle Park! The World Series will be held at Wrigley Field for Games 1 and 2, 6 and 7, and I wonder if the Cubs will pop the champagne in their away stadium again this time.

“You idiots, change the rules! Let’s finish Game 4 here!”

The chanting of Cubs fans was and will never be tolerated, but the fans were shouting with serious faces as if it was no joke. It was the same outside the stadium.

Fans who had their faces and bodies smeared with paint waited in an orderly line for their turn, and in front of the security checkpoint, there were big and small scuffles over unique cheering tools.

Waaaa …

“What? Has it already started?”

“Damn, it’s so fucking slow. I told you I had to get there three hours early.”

Then, when they heard cheers from inside the stadium, they all stopped what they were doing and took out their cell phones.

“I think Yandy struck out.”

“What about the typist?”

“Josh Holden.”

“That skinny shortstop? I can tell without even looking. He probably swung the bat three times and got in.”

“What, did you launch a drone inside?”

“It’s obvious even without looking.”

The fans who had been giggling happily looked at the line forming in front of them and grumbled as if they had never laughed before.

“So when are you going to let me in?”

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Yandy Franco, who struck out the leadoff hitter, walked the second batter, Freddie Gallagher. The batter did not react to the pitch that was close to his body, and the fans in the stands kept cheering Yandy, saying, “It’s okay!”

The expectations fans have for a team’s ace are beyond imagination. If another pitcher had been throwing balls from the first inning, there would have been impatient swearing, but if it was Yandy Franco, the excuse that he briefly checked the strike zone would work.

“…….”

Yandy, who was secretly touched by those fans even though she didn’t show it on the outside, lived up to their expectations perfectly today as well.

Exactly!

“out!”

“out!”

The shortstop caught the ball and went to second base, and the second baseman to first base. As the out calls rang out from second and first base, the fans chanted Yandy’s name. It seemed like it was okay, since he had finished the inning with three batters.

“Fuck.”

“It was a chance, dammit.”

A small group of Red Sox fans who made their way to Wrigley Field briefly shook their heads, but soon cheered and cheered for the players.

“But it’s okay since I got it right!”

“Yandy is nothing special!”

Anything can happen in a baseball stadium. The long and the short of it is something you have to see to know, and baseball is not over until it’s over. Even if the opponent is the Cubs, who achieved 120 wins this season, the basic structure of baseball does not change.

Of course that’s true… … .

Taaaaaaaaaaaaaah—!

When I saw with my own eyes the ball that disappeared with a terrible distance on a swing that was as good as a dog’s, the back of my neck became stiff. Red Sox fans were at a loss as to how to react.

“JAY! JAY! JAY!”

“MY JAYYYYYYYY!”

“Fuck, you cutie!”

“Hey, what if you send a ball straight into my heart? I’m married!”

Should I boo the young kid who leisurely watched the ball hit and then ran around the bases while pounding the logo on his chest, or should I curse my own pitcher who gave up a home run in the first inning?

“What the Fuck.”

In the end, all I could do was slowly raise both hands and cover my head.

“Haha…fuck.”

Catcher Wayne Grant, who couldn’t even do that, quietly cursed from under his catcher’s mask.

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