Rattlesnake88 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 20 hours ago, Momma There Goes That Man said: Not sure why you keep bringing espn up lol. The point is it's impossible for the biggest sports moment of a city with 4 major sports to be headlined by hockey when that's an extremely small majority of people that actually care about it compared to others. But I'm glad your psyched about it I live in SC, I've noticed championships from ANY relevant local sports team really juices the town. Clemson(football), CCU(baseball), USC(final four), USC(baseball,baseball), Panthers (NFC champs 2015) All these runs had EVERYONE pumped and into the sport. I would say it's seemed to make winning contagious around here. Could tonight be biggest moment in history for D.C.? No, but would definitely ignite the city, especially if the caps hoist the silver. Tonight is a big night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 http://www.espn.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/131880/what-a-day-for-sports-in-d-c-what-to-you-watch-nationals-capitals-or-wizards The nation's capital takes center stage Wednesday, when two Washington, D.C., teams play in second-round playoff games and the hottest team in baseball continues a series against its Beltway rival. With the TV gods assigning the Capitals’ Game 7, the Wizards’ Game 5 and the Beltway series Game 3 within a 55-minute span, which do you watch? We’re here to help you out. Orioles at Nationals, 7:05 p.m. ET Reasons to watch: 1. The Nationals boast two of the best hitters in baseball this season: Bryce Harper (no surprise) and Ryan Zimmerman. Entering Wednesday, Zimmerman leads baseball in home runs (tied with Aaron Judge and Eric Thames), RBIs, batting average and slugging percentage. Harper's on-base percentage is a ridiculous .511. (Barry Bonds is the only player to have an OBP over .500 in the last 60 seasons.) 2. Stephen Strasburg is starting, and that's good news for the Nationals. His 18-5 record in the last two seasons is the best among National League starters. Tonight you’ll be able to catch him when he’s not on a pitch count. 3. These teams are good! The Nationals own the NL's best record and the Orioles have the best record in all of baseball. Reason not to watch: It’s May 10 in a regular season that ends 144 days later, Oct 1. If you miss the Nationals game Wednesday, there will be at least 129 more that you can watch. Penguins at Capitals, 7:30 p.m. ET Reasons to watch: 1. This isn't a hard decision. The Capitals are playing a Game 7 (at home against their archrival) with the city's first conference finals berth since 1998 on the line. (For those keeping track: The Penguins have gone to five conference finals and won the Stanley Cup twice in that span). 2. The last time the Capitals trailed 3-1 and forced a Game 7 (2009 against the Rangers), they won the series. (They lost in the next round, to the Penguins.) 3. The Penguins have never lost a Game 7 against the Capitals (3-0), but the Capitals, well, there’s nothing to spin here. Reason not to watch: The Penguins are 5-0 on the road in Game 7s. That’s the best in NHL, NBA or MLB postseason history, so this would appear to be a wrap. Wizards at Celtics, 8 p.m. ET Reasons to watch: 1. It’s been a point guard duel to remember. John Wall has ripped off a franchise record 10 straight 20-point playoff games. Isaiah Thomas had 53 points in Game 2 following his dental surgery after Game 1. 2. There have been 18 player technical fouls (two coach technicals), four ejections and countless live shots of Kelly Olynyk’s facial hair in the eight meetings between these teams (regular and postseason). What’s not to like here? 3. Kelly Oubre Jr. is back (always watch for the bench player who’s minus-101 when he's on the court this postseason). Reason not to watch: Even if the Wizards reach the conference finals, the Cavaliers will be waiting. The last time LeBron James didn't win the Eastern Conference finals, Wall had just finished his freshman season at Kentucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Welp.... Lookin like it all up to the Caps.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Not looking too great so far. Did anyone think otherwise? I expect failure every time. Still time left for me to be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Fun times in DC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 This town is and forever will be Loserville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergasun Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Heh, another wonderful heartbreaking night DC sports fans!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinInsite Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Still a day in infamy if all three lose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatteredFanSyndrome Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 1 minute ago, Renegade7 said: Still a day in infamy if all three lose? When...not if. * hoping this qualifies as a jinx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 They need to create a special trophy for DC teams if they just reach the conference finals in any sport. That's our Super Bowl at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Definition of insanity D.C. Teams don't deserve fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdcskins Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Is there a town with more sports misery than Washington D.C.? I say no way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearrock Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I blame this thread cause I got nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Well that sucked. It is what it is. Shrug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 If it helps, the Skins still have a winning record currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail2skins Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Well, Nats got a dramatic win.......in MAY! These "most important sports day" articles need to be reserved for when a team is actually in a championship round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 6 minutes ago, TheGreatBuzz said: If it helps, the Skins still have a winning record currently. True, and all four teams have had multiple playoff seasons recently. If they all keep getting to the post season, someone has got to break through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, Renegade7 said: True, and all four teams have had multiple playoff seasons recently. If they all keep getting to the post season, someone has got to break through Wanna bet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 We come back to win the game that didn't matter. Today sucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Hey the Nationals came back in the 9th for stunning win! Of course its not game 5 in October Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 This thread should never have existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 20 minutes ago, Kilmer17 said: Wanna bet? Take it you've given up then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 4 minutes ago, Renegade7 said: Take it you've given up then? Just accepted my fate as a D.C. Sports fan. I got 3 lombardis 30 years ago and an NBA title before 3 pointers and shot clocks. That's all I'll get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Just now, Kilmer17 said: Just accepted my fate as a D.C. Sports fan. I got 3 lombardis 30 years ago and an NBA title before 3 pointers and shot clocks. That's all I'll get. I can dig it, I was 3 last time DC got a championship from one of the big four. I gotta keep hope alive though, otherwise, what's the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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