Talkin' Baseball (MLB Podcast) Dodgers on Verge of World Series, Blue Jays Even ALCS!
Oct 17, 2025
The hosts break down the thrilling Championship Series, with the Blue Jays demonstrating explosive power and clever defensive plays. They analyze Max Scherzer's impressive performance at 41, including a pivotal pickoff that shifted the game. The Dodgers' strategy shines through as they secure a key win against Milwaukee, highlighted by Max Muncy's spectacular defense. They also discuss the stakes for both teams, the potential for historic comebacks, and what Milwaukee needs to do to avoid elimination. It's an action-packed review of postseason drama!
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ALCS Momentum Swings Rapidly
- The ALCS has swung momentum back-and-forth with Toronto dominating Games 3–4 after Seattle's early control.
- That balance suggests Game 5 is a pivotal turning point where veteran pitching and timely hitting decide the series.
Trevor's Max Scherzer Origin Story
- Trevor Plouffe recounts facing Max Scherzer in 2007 and calls him "disgusting," illustrating long familiarity.
- He uses that history to explain why Scherzer's veteran craft showed up in Game 4.
Craft Beat Pure Velocity For Scherzer
- Max Scherzer mixed speeds and a curveball to neutralize Seattle despite layoff concerns.
- Veteran sequencing and deception mattered more than pure velocity in his effective outing.