2023 ALCS | Predators vs. Magic | MLW Wiffle Ball

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[@MLWWiffleBall]

See you in Atlanta 😏 Last call for World Series tickets (deadline to purchase is tomorrow 10/28 at Noon ET!): tinyurl.com/mlwworldseries

[@rollercoasterzmedia]

can you please live stream it i wanna watch it live so bad

[@lukecampbell9890]

Seeing RJ cry warms my heart. Truly shows how dedicated he is to the game and MLW. Hard works pays off. Magic bringing it home in ATL!!!

[@Lonesurvivor256]

It’s truly amazing when you realize he’s legitimately just a kid. I don’t mean that disparagingly, his talent is just so impressive considering his age. And he’s just so humble to boot. When I was his age, I was certainly not doing such awesome things. As weird as it might sound, I’m just proud of him and I can’t wait to see where his talent takes him.

[@JoshSlattery]

Upload these as a premier so we can all react in real time!

[@nascar9fan15]

Bro that’s what I’m saying

[@Pseudonym05]

Yes! Great idea!

[@Fall0ut3BoS]

That’s a good idea actually

[@BrandonCF23]

Yea like AWA

[@603rail]

well if someone can't join right at 4 it's gonna get spoiled

[@Tyler_Schwartz_]

Both the Magic and the Eagles have their set system and they don’t change it in the playoffs. They throw their 2nd pitcher in Game 2, they don’t solely rely on their best player every time, they just win by committee and that’s why they’re both going to Atlanta.

[@chrism.1749]

I bet Flood and McGlade both wished they could’ve pitched

[@BAMXx26]

I love MLW. I watch every video, Im a big fan. Absolutely no hate, nothing but love for the entire league. But McGlade is an absolute liability at the plate and that might have been a factor knowing there was no room for any mistakes.

[@bigdog3300]

@@BAMXx26 Pitcher doesn't have to hit - McGlade usually just pitches, not sure I've seen him at the plate at all this year but not 100% positive on that.

[@mixtw0]

​@@chrism.1749 I wouldn't trust mcglade tbh but flood I would

[@mixtw0]

​@@bigdog3300he has been on the plate before just not good at hitting

[@DrFatDabs]

It truly makes me tear up to think of what these young men have done with a WIFFLE BALL league. No disrespect by that statement, what an amazing an fun game that youve turned into something incredible! I can say I'm legit a magic fan, and also a big Diamondbacks fan, I'm a fan of the whole league and watch every upload. Y'all are playing the world series in an NFL stadium, I know So-Fi last year but just think about that, y'all have come so far and well deserved!

[@colemania9622]

Heavily Agree. The fact that they can take a spin-off of baseball and make this an entertaining league that i take seriously is incredible.

[@adamm7368]

the grant miller hr in game 2 was the definition of a dagger. good luck to the eagles and magic in atl

[@mnmfreak502]

Let it go RJ!! Love the passion! What a team effort & franchise turnaround. Fun to watch this team all season.

[@seannewsham547]

Kudos to you guys for adding stuff at the end to disguise the result! Loved it so much! Kept waiting for the comeback. Great work 👍

[@kayo3847]

I love this channel. The Magic are funny lol. They have a 14 year old kid just having the most fun childhood and a grown ass man who take this so seriously that he wears batting gloves on BOTH HANDS for wiffle ball 🤣🤣

[@DemonCipher13]

I've been watching you guys for going on two years now. What you've built is nothing short of outstanding. I was so sincerely hoping to go to Atlanta for the World Series, as it is in my neck of the woods, but life is, unfortunately, getting in the way. Keep on doing what you're all doing, and keep on having fun with it. It's something special, truly. I just turned 33, and I would kill to be out there on the field alongside you guys - can't get enough of it. Well done, to everyone in MLW, but especially you, Kyle, for keeping that passion alive, and letting it grow into what it has. Don't ever stop.

[@m0s_3pH]

Absolutely thrilled to see the Magic playing as well as they are. They continued to show that they're more than just Grant at the dish and they have the pitching depth to belong in this spot. If this Magic team shows up to Atlanta, then at worst I think Dallas Allen steals one on the mound for the Eagles and the Magic win in 4.

[@matchumadori5291]

This is my first season watching (thanks Mark Rober) and went I was watching all of the slate 1 games, when I saw RJ Walgate's insane pitching and how well everyone synergized, I had my eyes and heart locked on the Magic. Let's go boys, yall are awesome!

[@blackcanary4180]

This is my first season being a fan. I noticed an early season video here, and thought hey this could be fun to watch. Now every Friday I say WIFFLE BALL DAY!!! I've been cheering for the Magic since the first time I watched RJ pitch. How can you not root for this kid? He pitches like a ten year veteran. He has to be ROTY! Congrats to RJ, Grant, Jack and the entire team. Go get that first championship! To everyone involved with MLW, you really have something special. Athletic talent, announcing, competitive league, production value, no surprise you have so many subscribers. And I want to personally thank you. The past few months haven't been easy for me. Watching this very enjoyable league has helped me get through things. Thank you all so much, can't wait for the world series Oh, and I'd love to sing the national anthem for you next season

[@jamalabdul2009]

Congratulations to the Magic!!!!What a great team that was so fun to watch and root for! I love the well of emotions RJ felt because he went from watching MLW as a fan and now he’s going to Atlanta playing in the World Series!

[@sethsanderson9699]

Love the raw emotion from Walgate! Kid played incredible all season long and going from a fan to playing in a WS in 1 season is crazzzzzy!

[@natehoover5266]

Bonham has been my favorite player for the last few years. I love his iconic fist pump.

[@ATB_Prodz]

I have a recommendation for your channel. First of all you guys are awesome. You’re one of my favorite KZbin channels and are overall great. I think you guys should make it where players can become free agents. You can make a COMO blitzball type video during the off-season. I just think adding free agency to the MLW would be great and cause excitement during the off-season. Thank you! Let’s go Magic!

[@spencergeers3975]

While free agency doesn’t exist, if players want out of a team it’s usually something that gets taken care of by the managers. Most of the trades are agreed to by all parties it seems, it’s not like the manager of the team owns the players or something. Although I don’t think I’ve ever seen them talk about that

[@poutouellet]

It's nice that Warda finally got the bat on the ball this season. Was a great year for both of these teams. Great games!

[@dylanrotariu9944]

Trevor Deserves EVERYTHING this season…since 2020 when he was drafted he only made 1 playoffs with the team he started with…people thought his attitude was an issue but overall…this Magic team is incredible and now…Mercedes Benz will have a story of 2 teams that last season weren’t the best.

[@davidbehrens4760]

These should absolutely be longer series than best of 3

[@ENTERTAINMENT_DATABASE_Co.]

Fr they should be 5 games but its tough to do that when u think ab it

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

5 games in a video would be tough but doable

[@mwilliams232]

Hugely impressive ALCS win by the Magic. They have two dominant pitchers in Walgate and Bonham, they are getting great offensive production from their entire lineup, and their defense is excellent. The Eagles are similar in all these ways, and it should be a fantastic World Series. Credit to the Predators for salvaging their season with a phenomenal second half, they just came up against dominant pitching in this series. They will be in the mix next season, but they need another good pitcher besides Kracht, and they need one more good bat.

[@MC_Tickle]

Can’t believe I really started paying attention this year and picked the Magic just cuz they were “Metro” and I’m from NYC! I was expecting to root for a ragtag bunch but now they’re going to Atlanta!! Congrats!!

[@nandosvlogs5848]

As a Preds Fan all I know is pain

[@DuecePiece]

Bro, we'll feel that pain together. In Warda We Trust 🤘❤️

[@mrman4228]

Warda needs to draft better players and we need to stop letting our feelings interfere with how we play

[@jhhrollins]

Honestly the way aigner has organized his rosters means fans have almost no connection to any players, but the preds have a more loyal fan base because they keep recognizable and likeable players on the roster. Which is honestly what is more important.

[@mixtw0]

​@@mrman4228 we really don't need to draft better players were fine but ig drafting someone can help a lil bit

[@nandosvlogs5848]

@@jhhrollins disagree I think having likable/fun guys is cool and all but the goal should always be to win

[@Honestly_Jake]

While the Preds have a superstar in Ryan Kracht, the Magic have a TEAM. This core is actually one of the better ones in recent history, and what's great is everyone has their roles. Miller and Aigner are the key hitters, Bonham and Walgate are the key pitchers, and Ackerman is a wildcard lol. They use the whole roster to its fullest.

[@lucaprocaccino5679]

Nobody noticing how wards says in his intro slippery stairs university😂

[@camerongiovannetti9233]

SPOILERS IN THIS COMMENT As a Magic fan since the first year, this was honestly like the most happy ive been watching a sports team in a while. Just the hardwork by Jack in licking his wounds last year 2-13, to drafting the right guys, and i always thought trevor was a star and just never showed it, today was def the day he did tho. WANDS UP

[@TDJS]

Look at Bonham man, so inspirational!

[@Nico-w6o]

As a long time magic fan, it’s so great to see my team playing competitive ball in the postszn

[@ericrizley4185]

Trevor hasn’t really producer as much since the grade glad to see him get a homer

[@MPearce34]

Kracht chose to face Miller with a base open and Ackerman on deck. That was strategy time.

[@flysocietyZx]

he wouldnt intentionally walk anyone

[@Matthewkyle12]

When I first saw RJ pitch, I KNEW the Magic would make huge waves this season - Congrats to the squad!

[@blake_28]

Wow. What a rebuild. Jack Aigner, hats off

[@tycanuck]

He didn't do anything. He was gifted two top picks after no-showing last year.

[@samvanderwall2770]

Just saying... Not enough love for Bonham in these comments. Man was balling!!

[@LJBaseball]

Nothing like coming home on a Friday to watch MLW

[@chriswilkinson7654]

Impossible to not love the Magic. Great stuff boys!

[@kingchuckfinley]

Kyle and Tommy gotta win manager of the year for the work they did with the magic

[@TyeGuy5]

RJ and Grant are stand up people!! God bless you all!!

[@dwood912]

Kratch very good at doing 360’s from giving up bombs and turning around to watch them

[@Vingarf]

💀

[@zacharyjeffares8158]

Great work by the Magic pitching to shut down the Predators. Great comeback year for my favourite Preds All that’s left is the World Series - can’t wait!

[@3thnprod]

RJ crying at the end shows us what Wiffleball is all about

[@LevinsConvoy]

KRACHT WHO? ALL I SEE IS MAGIC BEFORE MY EYES Congrats to the Magic! What a turnaround for the franchise! Go win yourselves a ring!

[@michaellepre429]

Most UNDERRATED player in this league is Trevor Bonham been saying this for years…

[@TyeGuy5]

This Magic team just knows how to deflate the mentality of teams they play. Fun team to watch for sure!! Both Eagles and Magic deserve it!! Good luck in Atlanta to both teams!!

[@OwenMcGee-ei7ns]

Can we all agree this was an elite jersey matchup

[@jonahlew5824]

Huge congrats to the magic, and Bonham for his perfect game, but I have to give a congrats to the preds because they started out real slow but they got hot at the right time and were super dedicated.

[@DakotaCMartin]

As a cobras fan, I shouldn't like the magic as much as I do, but they're such a likeable team.

[@raezor82]

These games are significantly better than even a year ago. More contact, a lot fewer walks, and lots more balance throughout most of the lineups.

[@Tunanocrust1]

Grant smith and RJ are studs. Best uniforms in the league. They don’t really have a weakness. Been my favorite team all year cause I liked the name and uniforms haha it’s been fun watching this season

[@FilmColossus]

I’m rooting for Rudy to hit that first HR but isn’t it kind of absurd to play him so much? He’s been one of the worst hitters in the league. Did the Preds really not have any other options?

[@tycanuck]

Exactly.

[@mixtw0]

Mcglade is worse and Longman is hurt

[@tycanuck]

@@mixtw0 How is McGlade worse? How could he be worse than a guaranteed strikeout?

[@mixtw0]

@@tycanuck he's one too and when we had him he couldn't do shit but Rudy could get at least a hit then started to improve and made sense for him to stay in the lineup

[@KazeShikamaru]

I feel bad for the Peds because they competed in game 1 but got steamroll by the Magic. This team is special. Two players really changed the make up of this team. It does help that Trevor and Jack improved greatly as well this season. I'm so happy for this team. Similar to the MLB World Series we have a team that never won it and a team that hasn't won it in a bit. Let's do it! Give me Magic in 4!

[@HarrisonVisuals]

18:37 the “I’m so happy” actually brought tears to my eyes. So proud of that kid and you can really tell he cares

[@johnmarkfrederick8245]

The Tears of Joy

[@jarednichols4266]

Kracht is the biggest tool in the league 😂😂

[@CarbonatedTurtle]

Can't believe the two teams I was cheering for the most made it all the way to the final. It's going to be hard to pick one to cheer for now, but I think I've gotta go for Captain Jack to take this one. He deserves it the most.

[@TheCymbalProject]

2:58

[@johnmarkfrederick8245]

The Magic betrayal actually beat the Eagles in the World Series it’s the darkest days ever

[@johnmarkfrederick8245]

The Eagles actually saw the betrayal of the Magic actually stole the Win

[@BillRatio]

I haven't watched yet but i can't help feeling this is the true world series. Winner of this will be heavy favorites over the eagles.

[@rsn2012]

The DBacks and Mallards were heavy favorites over the Eagles too. The teams are all so even there is never a real favorite. The unpredictibility of MLW is one of the best parts.

[@zacharyjeffares8158]

W O O S H 55 mph into the left handed batters box

[@javiacosta5786]

Hate to say it as a Preds fan, but Kracht got humbled. Love the guy wish he was little more humble tho

[@aldoparziale5669]

No offense to Robles but MID need more than one solid pitcher if they want to break through and have chance to win the MLW World Series with this current iteration of the Mallards

[@dadwithtourettes]

My 2 favorite teams, meeting in the World Series. I love it. Good luck guys. I believe the favorite is the Magic but the eagles are built similar to the magic as a whole team effort. But Grant (my KWL brethren) is the X-Factor the Eagles dont have. I called the resurgence of dirty dan, hes tweaked his swing/timing and it shows imo, dallas come back season was great. But I got the magic 3-1.

[@STEEZY_TREV16]

The Magic went from the league's perennial punchline 4 years running to AL champs in 1 year. Crazy what a good draft can do

[@DuecePiece]

My boy Warda went out like a G, next year homie! 👍

[@EndzoneProd]

This series is gonna be 🔥

[@BigscaryVR23]

Rj look fresh with that haircut

[@immersion726]

SPOILERS Seriously. Don't look if you hate spoilers OK I warned ya! OH MY GOD THE METRO MAGIC ARE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES! PERFECT GAME FROM TREVOR BONHAM TO SWEEP THE PREDS!

[@Ddjdoekd]

You haven’t even watched the video yet lil bro

[@Salsuero]

Kracht didn't look like he was having fun and the result shows. Rudy was basically invisible all postseason. I don't know how you can have a DH who can't hit. Might be time for a change there.

[@MPearce34]

TC3 isn't getting enough heat for trading the #1 pick for no reason.

[@rsn2012]

It was a decision by the league. The Magic were going to be 0-15 for the next 3 years of someone didn't do something.

[@LetsGoPirates22]

Bonham back on the bump, Chadwick in attendance. WANDS UP BABEY 😛🪄🪄🪄🪄

[@Cyberchicken2011]

Magic have had a unbelievable year🎉🎉

[@eatmoretacos1890]

Hell yea Bonham. Deserves those moments

[@jasongerber6972]

Thinking bout that trade to get Walgate #3 overall 👀

[@markkelly8656]

Love that the underdogs have blown up the playoffs in both leagues. This is the best channel on KZbin. I hate that the World Series is here because it means the season will soon be over. You guys need to consider in indoor winter league.

[@BigDaddyC83]

Is G Milly the only batter to ever wear gloves? 😂 man got that swag

[@jontawelcome6087]

If Captain Jack doesn’t win MOTY it’s something wrong 😭😭 but honestly MLW this league as grown so much and I’m honored to sit here and say I can watch it unfold I’m pretty sure everyone that reads this will agree with me. Im a DBacks fans but the magic gained another fan today not only that I’m just a fan of this league and I CANNOT wait til the World Series. I loved watching the Eagles this year as well but I think this is the Magic’s year and I’m sticking with that but good luck to both teams ⚾️🪄 vs 🦅⚾️ ITS GONNA BE A MOVIE 🎥⚾️🍿👀

[@maddoxgullley]

jack doesn’t really deserve it, he was literally gifted grant and rj, but i’m really glad jack himself has been playing well

[@jakeliotti6993]

It’s hard to believe that a team that only won like 2 games last year is going to the World Series.

[@johnmarkfrederick8245]

Magic are amazing underdogs That reminds me of hero’s of MLW

[@johnmarkfrederick8245]

💕💕💕

[@thomassteele9649]

Nothing better than watching a sport where the players are truly emotionally invested. You can't get that from the professional leagues. In Little League I blew a save against the best team in the league. Coach saw me crying afterwards and gave me another chance in our Third Place game, and that time I held it down. I was only two years younger than R.J. is now!

[@Dan-lp1es]

I'm happy to see Aigner at the world series.

[@BigDaddyC83]

Kyle looking like every NFL sideline reporter when they have to look up to a much taller human!😂

[@riffmaster1078]

R.J Walgate.. You're awesome dude!!

[@becurley123]

What a ride for this magic team. A a fan since 2019 this year has been magical. Trevor for ALCS MVP! Make some magic in Atlanta boys!

[@samvanderwall4978]

I think the MLW might have to make a rule about pitcher’s feet leaving the mound before they throw and going forward or if they have the rule they need to enforce it better. I think it is an extreme advantage to jump off the mound a couple feet and then throw it. Not to discredit him at all but with Walgate jumping froward off the mound a few feet along with him being a taller/longer player, he is releasing the ball probably about 5ish feet closer to the plate than Bonham, who is pitching off the mound. That is a ridiculous difference. That’s not even mentioning someone like Kracht jumping off the mound to the left trying to change the angle. That could also be addressed. I personally think that is more skill based and is okay as long as you aren’t going closer to the plate but that can be argued. I just think the replay of Walgate being 8 feet at release point from the mound when he threw including at least 3 of those feet being off the mound really needs to be fixed. That man’s (or boy’s) foot was literally touching off of the turf mound when he threw. Sorry for the negativity. I just want to see things more fair. All on all I’m super happy with the World Series match up and can’t wait for Atlanta!! Also shout out Bonham for the perfect game! Crazy to do it in the playoffs! Most underrated player in the league right now.

[@cadenkim-oo3gi]

Let's be honest Who thought the Preds would make a massive comeback because of the video length

[@conorholmes4796]

RJ getting emotional, he might be a foot taller than me but what a great kid 😂🇨🇦

[@seanjohnson3536]

Very proud of the Preds man. Put themselves in contention after a very rough start. Always super fun to watch. Once Rudy figures it out and they can get a 2nd starter, they could be back in World Series favorite form

[@ericpaz9546]

If magic win, I better get a team photo of the magic outside of Magic City in Atlanta, I would be questioning your sports fandom because that’s classic. Might as well get those lemon pepper wings there too

[@tylershelton2222]

What I find weird is I wish Chadwick was here to experience this but on the the other end.... Screw you Chadwick. Let's go Magic

[@flysocietyZx]

ryan styling on the on the magic when hes losing is hilarious. magic made him pay by going yard multiple times.

[@louboudreau1948]

Jack Aigner is a first ballot hall of famer.

[@shaunblock5173]

The winner of this series is gonna win it all I’m calling it

[@SJ25PB]

The Magic had a franchise altering draft.

[@dabuttonsmasher952]

Filler Space Goes Crazy

[@frank25_]

Wow! Would never have called that. But hate to say it, I think the Magic get slaughtered in the next series. Great game Bonham !! Impressive brother!!

[@lionsfan7500]

I love the raw emotion from RJ, and this team is a class act.

[@falconheavy809]

Game was called beautifully by Kyle. Also, congrats to Trev! What a perfecto!

[@sanninrips]

Oh man.. Warda gettin quick pitched is nasty! Gon b a series ⛽️

[@johnarmstrong6227]

Said it earlier, saying it again...Bonham is the real difference for this Magic team.

[@beauspitzmiller3063]

You guys should play at the padres whiffleball field in Gallagher square

[@Pavsauce69]

Aigner got it right this year tip the 🧢 to you sir!

[@themusic6808]

Can anyone tell me how they’re doing the World Series with a live audience ? Like are they still uploading the games each Friday as usual ?

[@JeffreySponge]

Jack looked like Adolis Garcia in game 7 of the ALCS pimping a single off the wall