Was this the Alomar moment that they needed?

[The Shadow]

The Blue Jays had this moment before going on a deep run and winning it all back to back. They had to get over the hump. This win could be looked back on as that moment.

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[Nineteen67]

Who doesn’t say “we’re all tied up in Oakland“ when someone, anyone ties a game late? I still do.

 

[keonsbitterness]

No, because baseball sucks.

 

[the squared circle]

f*** Eckersley

 

[keonsbitterness]

f*** Eckersley

I gotta admit I still laugh at Cito Gaston calling him "half a woman."

 

[The Iceman]

When Hagel was interviwed after the 2nd period he said "I am not surprised we are winning 4-1", it stuck with me as one of those "I would love you to eat those words" moments...and it was!!!

 

[Deebo]

I thought coming back from 3-0 to win game 4 against Columbus was.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

Quietly

No.

 

[Morbo]

The Blue Jays had this moment before going on a deep run and winning it all back to back. They had to get over the hump. This win could be looked back on as that moment.

that was great. Eckersley was being a dick and taunting the Jays dugout in that game as I recall.

 

[Mr_Fun]

Interesting observation. I was actually thinking along the same lines this morning. Also, many fans hated Cito just like the hate Keefe. In my opinion, it was the deadline acquisition of David Cone that put the Jays over the top; let's hope the same holds true with ROR.

 

[kevsh]

I thought coming back from 3-0 to win game 4 against Columbus was.

Agreed, that's the problem. We've been here before.

And looking how they came out for game 5 in that series, I can only hope they have learned. But moving past the euphoria of last night's win and being honest, they've been outplayed much of this series and have had bad starts (being generous here as 2+ periods is longer than a "start") in 3 out of 4 games.

My best guess based on recent & past performance is that on Thursday either the Bolts will dominate most of the game but the Leafs will come back yet again, or the Bolts will dominate most of the game and the series is headed back to Tampa.

 

[Jojalu]

Pretty good comparison.

We can all hope it is.

that was great. Eckersley was being a dick and taunting the Jays dugout in that game as I recall.

Yep. Top of 8th he pointed and stared into the dugout after striking out someone to end the inning

 

[diehardleafsfan9878]

Agreed, that's the problem. We've been here before.

And looking how they came out for game 5 in that series, I can only hope they have learned. But moving past the euphoria of last night's win and being honest, they've been outplayed much of this series and have had bad starts (being generous here as 2+ periods is longer than a "start") in 3 out of 4 games.

My best guess based on recent & past performance is that on Thursday either the Bolts will dominate most of the game but the Leafs will come back yet again, or the Bolts will dominate most of the game and the series is headed back to Tampa.

Not defending their play in that game 5 against Columbus, but let's not forget that game 5 was a back to back. They gave everything, supposedly, to win game 4 and had nothing for game 5. This win, they did it without have to pull the goalie, without needed to burn that extra fuel just to tie it. And they get 2 days off now anyways to rest and refocus.

 

[BayStBullies]

It felt like the Kawhi bouncing shot

 

[Gabriel426]

Only those moments when and if the boys bring home the Cup.

 

[Stephen]

These questions can't be answered until the Leafs close out. And then take a breath to celebrate, reground and realize that's only 25% of the journey. One step at a time.

 

[banks]

Remember the Alomar.

 

[mobilus]

 

[Dayjobdave]

We'll see...