I was going to school in Cincinnati in 1990 when the Reds swept the A’s in the WS. Brewers were in AL, so it was real easy to cheer for Cincinnati. I got hired as a runner for CBS (they had the tv then) so I had press credentials and got to be all over that park during games 1 and 2. Will always low-key like the Reds because of it. Lived in KC in 85 when they beat the Cardinals. Easy to like more than one team.
I will insert the Earl Weaver quote. Even in your own story, you brought up Jason Alexander. How do you have momentum when he takes the mound? I don't believe momentum exists from game to game.