Seth Smith, One of the Oakland Game 4 Heroes, Sent a Priceless Text to Brandon McCarthy Last Night

Seth Smith had a two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday, and then scored the game-winning run on a single by Coco Crisp, and the A’s extended their magical season one more game with an improbable 4-3 win over the stunned Detroit Tigers.

Afterward, Smith texted Oakland reliever Brandon McCarthy, asking if it was a big deal that he was trending on twitter. Classic.

Game 5 is at 9:37 tonight on TNT.

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26 Responses to “Seth Smith, One of the Oakland Game 4 Heroes, Sent a Priceless Text to Brandon McCarthy Last Night”

NDub Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 9:20 AM

Always a fan when the term “hero” is used to describe an athlete playing a game.

Jay V Of Considerable Influence Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 9:25 AM

asking if it was a big deal that he was trending on twitter.

I would argue that it is not.

KC Resident Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 9:26 AM

What is currently trending on Twitter:

Lance Armstrong
#SideChicksRequirements
#nationalcomingoutday
#50factsaboutme
Starbucks
Paul Ryan
San Marino
Mo Yan
Regan Smith

Just saying.

cleet Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 9:37 AM

Always a fan when the term “hero” is used to describe an athlete playing a game.

The camera shot to the “Walk-Off a Hero” promotion sign after the Ibanez game-winner made me want to blow up humanity.

NDub Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 9:42 AM

The camera shot to the “Walk-Off a Hero” promotion sign after the Ibanez game-winner made me want to blow up humanity.

Man, I saw that on the replay during the early parts of the Tigers-A’s game and just shook my head.

heldover Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 9:43 AM

Always a fan when the term “hero” is used to describe an athlete playing a game.

Okay, I’ll be THAT guy…

Do you think everybody in the armed services is a hero?

José Pippen Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 9:43 AM

Not nearly as big a deal as hitting a two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning of a playoff game.

VladimirCrouton Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 9:44 AM

Game 5 is at 9:37 tonight on TNT.

Seriously, FUCK THIS.

spencer096 Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 9:45 AM

Do you think everybody in the armed services is a hero?

i think there’s a certain amount of respect earned simply by volunteering, but “hero” is a term overused as much as “genius.”

NDub Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 9:46 AM

Okay, I’ll be THAT guy…
Do you think everybody in the armed services is a hero?

I don’t know, That Guy. But that’s not the point.

he·ro [heer-oh] Show IPA
noun, plural he·roes; for 5 also he·ros.
1. a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.
2. a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal: He was a local hero when he saved the drowning child.

This does not apply to athletes unless they’re pulling kids from fires or fallen grandmas out of crosswalks.

heldover Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 9:47 AM

i think there’s a certain amount of respect earned simply by volunteering, but “hero” is a term overused as much as “genius.”

Agreed.

heldover Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 9:48 AM

BREAKING NEWS: Caliendo to ESPN

END TJ

NDub Says:
October 11th, 2012 at 9:48 AM