The MLB Postseason got off to a roaring start a few days ago with the Kansas City Royals taking out the Oakland A's 9-8 in 12 innings. The National League playoffs started last night with the San Francisco Giants behind the pitching of Madison Bumgarner blasting the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-0. Bumgarner is to be feared in the playoffs but one pitcher cannot win a five or a seven game series.
It is great to see some of powerhouse teams of the 1970's and '80's back in the postseason. The Oakland A's, Kansas City Royals, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Baltimore Orioles are all making appearances. The Kansas City Royals are making their first appearance in the playoffs since 1985. I read somewhere that is the longest streak of non-playoff seasons in the four major sports. I like to see the small market teams have some success.
I like the fact that the New York Yankees stayed home so I do not have to hear any more of the Derek Jeter love fest going on with the media (except Keith Olbermann). I also kind of like the fact that the Boston Red Sox are staying home this year. I was getting tired of them as well.
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