Getting over a bad beat - Game for Monday, too

Getting over a bad beat - Game for Monday, too [B]Today's bad beat[/B]: I spent an hour today leaning over the toilet expunging violently massive amounts of vomit. The spasms began just after Jenks walked his 2nd batter to start the 9th setting up one of my worst beats of the year. I left the room after his 4th batter of the inning got on base. I didn't bother to see the end of the game. I knew what was coming. I lost a lot more than my pride today. My wife asked me 30 minutes later why I was so quiet. I softly told her I had lost a couple bets and it had hit my pocketbook pretty hard. She told me she could have used the money I lost to buy a couple dresses at Macy's for her upcoming job interviews. I gave her the Macy's card and told her to buy what she needed. Altercation avoided. [B]Back in the saddle[/B]: A cowboy once told me that every time he is thrown off his horse the first thing he does when he gets out of the hospital is to saddle up and take that horse out for a ride. Whelp, I'm back on my horse. I have a game I've been waiting for since Wednesday, when I learned when this pitcher was going out again. [B]913 Giants +107[/B] Bumgarner/McDonald (monday) I'm on the Giants. I'll write it up tomorrow. The word is not out yet on this young 20 year old pitcher for the Giro's. I really like this game but am shutting down for tonight, closing up shop.

If losses have that kind of an effect on you, you might want to consider not betting.

[QUOTE=EdTeach;23916]If losses have that kind of an effect on you, you might want to consider not betting.[/QUOTE] You got that right. Nobody is ever gonna enjoy bad beats and losing streaks, but you really need to know what kind of streaks you will encounter based on your projected winning percentage, and how much you can afford to bet according to your bankroll and your state-of-mind. Then accept this as part of the game and stop taking the beats so hard. After you bet, I wouldn't even watch the games, it sounds like it's too hard on you. Go to a movie and lunch with your lady, and no matter what, don't check the score. You gotta learn to accept the realities of betting without turning your life upside-down, or like Ed said, just stop betting. There's a lot more important things in life than betting. If bad beats and losing streaks messed up my relationships with people (and myself), I'd let it go.

I agree with most of what Climate and Ed have to say here but I have a different perspective on this bad beat. Firstly, it should be noted that I was on the same play, both posted and played, as Tim. My points: - I was out for the day at a family outing and did not watch the game. I was checking scores on my phone everything 20 minutes or so. I had mentally chalked the White Sox up as "W". I saw the final and could not believe it. It stung for a second or two but having not watched the debacle, it did not have the same effect on me as it did on Tim, money aside. - I believe I experienced a worse beat on the SF Giants. There I was driving home listening to the Mets/Giants game when, predictably, the Giants rallied in the ninth. Needless to say I was listening when the Mets' announcers (Ron Darling, Keith Hernandez and Gary Cohen - three of the best) admitted that the out call at the plate on Ishikawa was incorrect and he was safe giving the Giants the win. Why do I mention this?........ - I later saw the replays on the ESPN pregame show. I too could have vomited when I saw Ishikawa crossing the plate. You watch it happen slowly, it burns!!! - But most important: I learned this a long time ago and I believe Tim has heard this too as he has mentioned here that he is approximately my age and we learn with age, IT IS WHEN THE LOSSES, whether bad beats or just losses, STOP AFFECTING YOU (this way) AND YOU TAKE THEM IN STRIDE, that you know then you have problems and should get out. You have to let the losses sting; in the end it is all about the money! - Finally, I suspect that play was Tim's "out play" for the week either to get even or get under the number. If that was the case, of course, it hurts more. It's Monday, new week, dog days of summer, we start anew! BOL to all, RUDY

I agree with everyone here but easier said then done for some of us here not to get sick with a bad beat that he watched for the most part. I could not blame Tim for watching. Going into the bottom of the ninth, you figure you got a split at worst and if the closer can shut them down he wins two bets. I was getting my car fixed at the time and was watching in a near by sportsbook. I gave up on the game when it was 6-5 with runners on 1st & 3rd with no outs. Today is new day Tim! Now lets get back that Macy's loot!:)

[QUOTE=Climate;23917] There's a lot more important things in life than betting. .[/QUOTE] Really? Can you name one?

[QUOTE=Jackie Peanuts;23923]Really? Can you name one?[/QUOTE] Pornography. I mean, come on. I thought Tim was being a little tongue-in-cheek, to be honest. If this means I had a laugh at his expense, then I apologize, because I sensed facetiousness. As fer me, I don't watch the games I bet on unless it's the only game on. I look at the math, make the bet and forget about it.

Tim's a vet and been down this road many times. I'm just guessing, but I think this is just "share therapy". Anyone that says a game like that wouldn't affect them is delusional. I like Rudy's point, if it isn't affecting you then you know you have a problem. It is all about the benjamins. Thanks for sharing the "pain" Tim. I also followed the whole game as there were close calls in 5-6 previous frames after the score was 6-3. You finally get to the closer and it plays out like that. I felt the pain. Here's to blue skies moving forward!

People who don't "watch" the games they bet on are doing themselves an injustice. "Sweating" the games are not only part of the "fun" in this racket but also gives you invaluable info for future capping. Knowing why/how you won or lost a bet is more important than the bet itself. I've gone round and round about this... You can crunch numbers all you want but if you don't know how the hell the "numbers" became the "numbers" then how the hell do you know what you are "crunching"???

OK, time to set the record straight. I do have a tendancy to go for the "dramtic effect" when posting. The loss affected me but I knew tomorrow was another day. Bad beat losses sting but you just have to move forward. I appreciate all comments, by the way. This thread had a soothing effect on me as I read it today. Thank you all. Ps. Thank god I didn't have the Giants or Dodgers yesterday. That would have prompted a 1000 word rant on this thread. Now, on to my thoughts for today's game. By the way, I really like this card, a lot...An awful lot. Here is the Giants spew: [B]Quick poll[/B]: Who leads baseball in runs scored in July: It's the SF Giants with 87 runs. Very quietly they have begun to score more often and sometimes put up squiggly numbers in an inning. Buster Posey is playing like Johnny Bench. Check that, he's been playing better than Bench. [B]Posey's latest numbers[/B]: .468 with six homers and 17 RBIs during his current 12-game hitting streak. He also had a 10 game hitting streak earlier just after being called up making it only the second time in SF Giants history a rookie has had two double digit hitting streaks in one season. The other Giants to do the same? Orlando Cepeda in 1958. Buster's defense has been nothing short of fantastic throwing out numerous runners trying to steal. [B]Pros and Cons to this wager[/B]: [B]Negatives[/B]: LA has won 5 of 6 against SF in 2010. LA is 23-6 vs the division this year. SF is 9-20 vs the division. SF is 3-11 on the road in the division. [B]Positives[/B]: SF has won 10 of 13. Starting pitching has been white hot. Clutch hitting up and down the order. Posey, Huff, Sandoval and Bumgarner are on fire. [B]It's not who you play, it's when you play them[/B]: The Bums are hurting. Loney, Martin and Ramirez are hurt and questionable for tonight. They are starting James McDonald who they called up from the minors pitching some of the time in relief. It's his first start this year in the bigs. Bumgarner is riding a wave of confidence after going 2-0 with a 0.64 ERA in his last two starts. The Dodgers have not seen him except for one inning last September. He has command of 4 pitches and they are all working for him at the moment. I look for the Giants to shut down the Dodgers tonight winning easily. They should be able to get to McDonald while Bumgarner and staff hold the Dodgers to a minimum. I like the dog here. [B]913 Giants[/B]. I got it at plus money last night. It was still a barker early this afternoon.