Game 2 Recap

October 21, 1986. 

That was the night of game three of the 1986 World Series Mets versus Red Sox. It was also the night that I made confirmation. One of the most important nights in my life as a Catholic, and the first World Series that I can remember that my team was actually playing in. You want to talk about torture? Some of you were there with me you know exactly what I'm talking about. 

Why am I bringing this up tonight? Because tonight was CCD night at Saint Anthony's Parish in Oceanside. Of all the nights the pic tonight to have the meet and greet with Timmy CCD teacher. But first we were treated to a rambling speech by the principal, and the 15 minute speech via DVD from Bishop Murphy. (if you want to know anything about Bishop Murphy, read Jimmy Breslin's book, The Church That Forgot Christ).

I tell you I damn near converted to Judaism tonight. This lady was telling us when you go to church make sure you genuflect. "You need to show reverence. You're going to church and not a park" Look, I'm 42 years old I am married I have a child and I have survived a heart attack I do not need a speech like that from you. 

The only reason I didn't walk out in the middle of this thing was because I wanted to meet Timmy's teacher. Also we were promised to collect some artwork that the kids had made and the thought of coming home empty-handed because Daddy wanted to go get home for the World Series was too much to handle. 

So I charge through the whole thing. For the record, Timmy's teacher was lovely. And he did a nice job with his art project. I just had that same feeling tonight that I did 29 years ago. Not good. 

Trivia Question:

My team had the lead late in Game 1. The other team came back to tie it up late, and then win it in heartbreaking fashion. The other team then won Game 2. I am referring to. 

A) The 2000 World Series
B) The 2014 Stanley Cup Finals.
C) The 2015 World Series
D) All of the F-cking Above! 

Of course the answer is D. In other words here we go again. 

Jacob deGrom was done in by a disastrous 5th inning, where he allowed 4 runs. And that wouldn't have been a big deal if the Mets didn't make Johnny Cuerto look like a first ballot Hall of Famer. Credit where credit is due, the Royals totally out classed us tonight.  But the Mets are better than this.

And they need to start showing it.

Fast. 

There's really nothing more to analyze or say besides that.