So will I!
You guys sound like a lot of whiny poker players I know.
I was ahead up til the river card. Well, guess what?? You get to use all 5 cards on the board. Not just the flop, and the turn, but also the river too.
Baseball is a 9 inning game. Just because you have the lead after 5 innings, or 7 innings, or 8 innings..doesn't mean you should win the game. You have the advantage of being ahead, much like the poker player, but river cards and bullpens decide many outcomes. It sucks when it doesn't go your way, but that is part of the game.
Much like the poker player who only remembers the river card that beats them, conveniently ignoring the times he has been bailed out by them, baseball hdcpers do the same thing. There isn't a baseball hdcper out there that hasn't had their share of come from behind victories, as well as benefitting from a bullpen meltdown by the other team. Its just that the losses feel worse than the wins.
This happens in every sport. The late 3 pointer that hits the backdoor cover, the late TD that beats the spread. Every sport has them, baseball too. I don't hear people laying off football after a tough couple beats, hoops neither.
Keep it in perspective. JBragg, you have been excellent thus far. I wouldn't let a little bad luck get you down. Shit happens, and I'm sure you have won games you should have lost also. As you so aptly stated, it is a grind.
I was ahead up til the river card. Well, guess what?? You get to use all 5 cards on the board. Not just the flop, and the turn, but also the river too.
Baseball is a 9 inning game. Just because you have the lead after 5 innings, or 7 innings, or 8 innings..doesn't mean you should win the game. You have the advantage of being ahead, much like the poker player, but river cards and bullpens decide many outcomes. It sucks when it doesn't go your way, but that is part of the game.
Much like the poker player who only remembers the river card that beats them, conveniently ignoring the times he has been bailed out by them, baseball hdcpers do the same thing. There isn't a baseball hdcper out there that hasn't had their share of come from behind victories, as well as benefitting from a bullpen meltdown by the other team. Its just that the losses feel worse than the wins.
This happens in every sport. The late 3 pointer that hits the backdoor cover, the late TD that beats the spread. Every sport has them, baseball too. I don't hear people laying off football after a tough couple beats, hoops neither.
Keep it in perspective. JBragg, you have been excellent thus far. I wouldn't let a little bad luck get you down. Shit happens, and I'm sure you have won games you should have lost also. As you so aptly stated, it is a grind.
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Thanks Memphis.
I wasn't trying to be disrespectful or stir shit up. Glad you understood what I was trying to say. There are ups and downs in every sport. Tough losses sting, no doubt. Have to turn the page.
I am an avid horseplayer and play on somewhat of a serious level. I have lost more than my share of photos and other tough circumstances that have resulted in losing wagers (tough trips, poor break, surprising pace pressure on my lone speed horse) and lost big scores. It stings, but as long as I know that I made the proper wager through due diligence that is all I can hope for. After I have done my work, the outcome is out of my hands. Same with sports handicapping. After you do your due diligence and make the proper wager, the results are out of your control.
Controlling the highs and lows is a difficult task, but is paramount to staying focused and avoiding foolish wagers. There is always another game and another race. Good luck to you going forward.
I wasn't trying to be disrespectful or stir shit up. Glad you understood what I was trying to say. There are ups and downs in every sport. Tough losses sting, no doubt. Have to turn the page.
I am an avid horseplayer and play on somewhat of a serious level. I have lost more than my share of photos and other tough circumstances that have resulted in losing wagers (tough trips, poor break, surprising pace pressure on my lone speed horse) and lost big scores. It stings, but as long as I know that I made the proper wager through due diligence that is all I can hope for. After I have done my work, the outcome is out of my hands. Same with sports handicapping. After you do your due diligence and make the proper wager, the results are out of your control.
Controlling the highs and lows is a difficult task, but is paramount to staying focused and avoiding foolish wagers. There is always another game and another race. Good luck to you going forward.
Incubus,
I have found that to be a really nice tonic after a tough day. Or any day for that matter........ Thanks for the kind words.
I have been here for just a short while and enjoy the thoughts from so many of you. Some really fine handicappers around here. Other than my main focus which is horseracing, I am mainly a hoops and football handicapper. Hopefully I can contribute something worthwhile when those roll around.
I have found that to be a really nice tonic after a tough day. Or any day for that matter........ Thanks for the kind words.
I have been here for just a short while and enjoy the thoughts from so many of you. Some really fine handicappers around here. Other than my main focus which is horseracing, I am mainly a hoops and football handicapper. Hopefully I can contribute something worthwhile when those roll around.
