Florida Marlins vs. San Francisco Giants

It was the last ining (11th, believe it) and the Giants had the upper hand at 3-2 against the Marlins.

However, 1st and 2nd base were filled by the Marlins (they were batting). One guy from the same team came up to bat. However, he has a reputation of good homeruns. So, the Giants let him pass (on purpose) to 1st base because they knew he would easily send the ball out of the stadium if they ever tried to strike him out. Thus, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd base were now completely filled by the Marlins.

The suspense was filling the entire air of Pro Player Stadium in Florida. Bases full, score 3-2, 2 outs for the Marlins, and one Marlin batter has the whole fate of the team in his hands. All he needs to do, is knock that ball to hell (or at least hit it far enough to tip the balance).

He hits, the ball flies to right field at low altitude but at high speed. The ball touches the floor and is caught by the right-fielder. As the batter runs to 1st base, the giant's right-fielder throws the ball to Home Base.

Before he managed to throw the ball, the runner that was in 3rd base had already made it (that makes 3-3, tie).  After he makes it to home, he turns around, drops to his knees, and signals the other runner (who was in 2nd base) to THROW himself to Home Base.

The runner was just 1 or 2 yards from the home plate. The Giant's catcher caught the ball (thrown by the right-fielder). However, it was too little too late for the catcher. The Marlin's runner dives head-first into home and completes the score. The Marlins finally tipped the balance of power in their favor.

As of October 3, 2003, the Marlins won at 4-3.

Me, my dad, my family, and rest of Miami went crazy as hell. It was the closest game I have ever seen. I'm not sure if any other game can get closer than this.

All of Pro Player Stadium was out of control. People shouting, chanting, dancing, cheering, and whistling as the Marlins took it all at the last possible moment.

Dude I missed it!

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I saw the bottom of 10th when were close too but striked out.......and then the book study started and damn............i saw the whole game thanks to you. Yes it was the best game I have ever seen of baseball. I thought the Giants won it. Phew......I thought cuz i went to check and it said 3-2 but apparently the game was still going. It was great thanks/

I know dude I saw it! D amn was it agreat game!!!!! and man it was too cool!

(Rubs fingers in Mr. Burns style) Excellent.  Did you see the look on the runner's face as he knew he was out at home?  That's one for "the agony of defeat".

I think the left fielder was Jeff Conine.

My local pub has 10 televisions (God bless America), which, at that time, was about 2 for every patron.  Every one was tuned to the Marlins game.  When I asked whether one of them might be tuned to the UF/Miss game you would have thought I pulled out an assault weapon.  I convinced (promised to tip) the barmaid that men are capable of watching an infinite number of sporting events at one time and I was able to see my poor Gators lose a 12 point spread by 3.  As the gentleman next to me said, 'They'll be good next year'.

Now it's the Chicago Cubs against the Atlanta Braves.

Which ever one of these 2 wins will play against the Florida Marlins in the Play-Offs.

Which one of the 2 do you think the Marlins should play against during the Play-Offs?

My dad believes that the Marlins are better off playing against the Atlanta Braves. I asked him why. He then tells me that the Braves are easy for the Marlins to beat. He also added that since Sammy Sosa is a very good pitcher for the Cubs, he didn't want the Marlins to face Sosa. If they do face him, chances are that the Marlins might need some help.

Updates:

The Chicago Cubs have won against the Atlanta Braves at 5-1

Correction for my last post: Sammy Sosa is not a pitcher. He's a batter. That's even worse.

However, my dad always tells me: "The game is never over until the 27th out (3 outs multiplied by 9 inings)." The Marlins have always pulled out a miracle right out of their @55es at the 2 inings of every game. For example: It looks as if they would lose at the start of the game. But when the last 2 innings comes around, they also managed to turn the tables in their favor. It's almost as if they are Destined to min the Division, Play Offs, and World Series.