I thought the world would end last night

@TheHorse (220127)
Walnut Creek, California
November 3, 2016 12:30pm CST
Some people have been calling this year's American baseball World Series the "Armageddon 'Series." Why? Because it was between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs, two teams that NEVER win the World Series. The Chicago Cubs had last won a World Series in 1908. The Cleveland Indians had last won a World Series in 1948. Something had to give, and many assumed that the world would end as soon as the 'Series was over. Something had to give. I hoped it would end in a tie. In a sense, it did, as the score was 6-6 after nine innings. But the Cubs manged to scratch out an 8-7 win in ten innings, ending their 108-year drought. When I awoke this morning, I expected to see a scene from a Bosch painting. Instead, I saw sparking sunshine and green trees, refreshed by the recent rains. I'm convinced it's because the game went into extra innings. Did you watch the game?
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Nov 16
I watched it. At least we don't have hear people from Chicago whine and moan over the Cubs always losing.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Nov 16
I'll be rooting for Cleveland next year if the Giants don't make it. If the Giants play the Indians in the Series, I'll be torn. I'm a Giants fan first (and a Cubs fan second), but I'd like to see the Indians win.
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Nov 16
@TheHorse The Dodgers and Angels are my teams but only the Dodgers will have a shot.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Nov 16
@JohnRoberts The Angels did well against my Giants in 2002. But they've been quiet recently. Are the Dodgers finally getting some team chemistry?
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vanny
@vandana7 (100546)
• India
4 Nov 16
No I did not..ha ha ..we are not from baseball, basketball, and soccer world...we are from cricket, hockey and badminton world...poles and games apart..
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vanny
@vandana7 (100546)
• India
4 Nov 16
@TheHorse .. Basically, I like sports Pony...anything that keeps me away from news, politics and religion to be truthful. lol. We have ice in India...what do you mean..just not in my town...well, even in my town. We have Snow world here...I went once, and we bought a ticket for an hour, I was out within 20 minutes...can't take such cold climate..grrrrr.. no wonder you all are like frozen meat inside and outside..white white..lol
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Nov 16
I want to learn how cricket works. Hockey? Do they even HAVE ice in India?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Nov 16
@vandana7 Hey! We "people of palor" have our positive attributes too. Let me think...
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
3 Nov 16
No, I never watch baseball. However, I am unable to fully confirm that the world has not ended.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Nov 16
True. I'm about to head out. But it could all be a dream.
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
3 Nov 16
@TheHorse These days the end of the world could easily go unnoticed.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Nov 16
@Asylum As you said, it may already have happened. I did see humans out there, but there's no proof it wasn't all an illusion.
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sishy7
@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
5 Nov 16
No, but I sure heard about the end of the 108-year drought... I watched Lakers vs Warriors game though... Did you watch it?
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sishy7
@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
12 Nov 16
@TheHorse and today I watched Lakers beat Sacramento Kings...
The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Nov 16
No, that was a disaster for the Warriors. I've only watched the Warriors in bits and pieces. It's easy to underestimate how good Bogut was as a post player.
RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (80659)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Nov 16
No not from here. The last World Series I watched I lived in NYC and the Yankees won and I saw the ticker tape parade in Manhattan.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (80659)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Nov 16
@TheHorse sorry got things totally confused. It was when the NY Mets won in 1986
Mets fans go wild in NYC after 1986 World Series Championship victory
youtu.be
This footage originally aired on October 28, 1986 on WPIX-TV a day after the Mets beat the Boston Red Sox in the seventh and final game of the World Series. ...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Nov 16
@RasmaSandra Oh I remember that One. A tough Series for Bill Buckner, right?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Nov 16
Was it available there? The Yankees have won more World Series than any other team. I haven't gone to the Giants parades here.
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Jenning
@Jenning (2016)
• Nigeria
4 Nov 16
Lol. You must be very funny. Probably the world ended that same night for some other person. You know what I mean?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Nov 16
No, our election isn't for a few more days. Either the liar of the buffoon will be President of the United States.
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Jenning
@Jenning (2016)
• Nigeria
4 Nov 16
@TheHorse Hahahaha. That should be Hillary? Lolzzz Definitely not Trump
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Pat Z Anthony
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
4 Nov 16
We did not watch but saw the details on Facebook. Some are really exciting.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Nov 16
It was a heck of a good Game 7.
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
3 Nov 16
No unless the Red Sox play.But I did root for Chicago Cubs
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Nov 16
I'm glad the Red Sox won a couple of World Series as well. Francona managed them, right? Now (next year) it's Cleveland's turn.
Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
3 Nov 16
nope, but I do feel this one is going down as The Game, so close, and two teams that had lost for so long, pretty amazing
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Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
3 Nov 16
@TheHorse I would leave the decisions be, I mean they won! and they won in such a way that this game will be talked about forever
The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Nov 16
I heard one former baseball player today on the radio. He was BLASTING the Cubs' Manager's decisions last night. I agree with him (the player), but I still think he's a good Manager. I'm glad the Cubs managed to win. Next year I'm rooting for Cleveland.
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James Higgins
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
4 Nov 16
I did watch the last few innings and it was game to see.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Nov 16
Talk about two evenly matched teams!
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Nanette Piotrowski
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
4 Nov 16
I didn't watch the game @TheHorse but I would have been happy for either team to have won simply because of the drought for the both of them.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Nov 16
That was kind of my feeling going in as well.
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Reine25
@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
3 Nov 16
nope. stopped watching baseball since red so failed to win :(
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Nov 16
Red?
Scott Ganschow
@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
4 Nov 16
I didn't see it. Too bad. Congratulations Cubs.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Nov 16
It was a good game, but a bit strangely managed on the Cubs' side.
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Dror Biton
@DrorBiton (21)
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4 Nov 16
unfortunately couldn't watch but may I say, this is history at its best.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Nov 16
It really is. I'm glad to be here for it.
Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
3 Nov 16
I didn't watch the game but glad the world is still going. Lol
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Nov 16
I was relieved when I saw the sun rise this morning. This is what I expected.
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Faye
@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
3 Nov 16
Afraid I can't add much - but I know a lot of people were excited about it
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220127)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Nov 16
It was a pretty "historical" World Series. When do pitchers and catchers report? (Baseball talk for already looking forward to next season.)
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