Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers, 9:40 PM CDT
Houston Astros @ Los Angeles Dodgers
Game starts at 9:40 PM Central time... what a joke. Almost as big of a joke as us having Brian Moehler start the game. Hopefully he will prove me wrong and I will be able to come here tomorrow and say "Wow, I'm really impressed with how well Moehler did" and that "I told you he would do well"(after I edit this post to say I had high hopes for him)... but I doubt that will happen.
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Vin Scully
One nice aspect of playing the Dodgers is that Vince Scully announces the game on MLB.TV.
While I typed that, Bourn grounded to the pitcher and Matsui struck out.
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 9:43 PM CDT
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Astros go down in the first inning
on 7 pitches.
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 9:44 PM CDT
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There's really a guy named Juan Pierre?
by entropic soul on
May 9, 2008 9:51 PM CDT
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I always laughed when the Cubs...
had Juan Pierre and Jacques Jones in the same outfield. It was like playing baseball in Paris.
by clack on
May 10, 2008 8:29 AM CDT
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Lance Berkman Doubles
He’s still on his amazing run.
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 9:55 PM CDT
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Berkman!
Ain’t no stopping him!!! Double!
by entropic soul on
May 9, 2008 9:56 PM CDT
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Back to back Doubles
Carlos Lee drives in Berkman for run #1
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 9:57 PM CDT
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Jeff Kent error on Hunter Pence grounder
Carlos Lee scored
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 9:59 PM CDT
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Pence reaches on a Jeff Kent error
Lee scores! Men on first and second, no outs.
by entropic soul on
May 9, 2008 9:59 PM CDT
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GIDP Ausmus up to bat though...
:(
I guess 2 is all we are going to get this inning.
by entropic soul on
May 9, 2008 9:59 PM CDT
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So it is.
2 away. Blum at third.
by entropic soul on
May 9, 2008 10:01 PM CDT
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You are correct, sir
Astros 2, Dodgers 0
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 10:02 PM CDT
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Why is Ausmus in there?
Yes, I am a nerd.
by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 10:05 PM CDT
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Padres release Jim Edmonds
That was a fast fall from grace.
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 10:06 PM CDT
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Yeah I read about that.
Which reminds me.. what ever happened to Jason Lane? Is he in the Yankees’ system?
by entropic soul on
May 9, 2008 10:08 PM CDT
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Moehler allows a single on a full count.
Better than just giving him the base with a welk, I suppose.
by entropic soul on
May 9, 2008 10:10 PM CDT
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Radio guys talking...
about St. Thomas winning the state championship. Some kid named Biggio scored 3 runs. Apparently, his dad is kinda like a big deal (and a coach.)
Interesting.
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by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 10:14 PM CDT
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Yes!
Bourn infield hit. Sounded like a poor hit, but Bourn using the speed like he’s supposed to.
by entropic soul on
May 9, 2008 10:14 PM CDT
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Bourn beats the pitcher to first for a single
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 10:14 PM CDT
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Every hit/walk is practically an automatic double for Bourn.
Which is why it’s that much more important that he gets on base.
by entropic soul on
May 9, 2008 10:16 PM CDT
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He's so automatic on steals...
he NEEDS to learn to get on base.
Apparently a bad throw.
Next pitch, liner into the gap from Matsui scores Bourn.
3-0. Man, Bourn is so frustrating.
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by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 10:16 PM CDT
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He's got so much potential.
But the question is if he can realize it.
by entropic soul on
May 9, 2008 10:17 PM CDT
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and Matsui drives him in
Offensive is good. I like offense.
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 10:16 PM CDT
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Nice!
Matsui letting the batting average slip a little.
by entropic soul on
May 9, 2008 10:17 PM CDT
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Go Berkman!
Let’s get another hit! Triple Crown baby!
by entropic soul on
May 9, 2008 10:18 PM CDT
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Miggy has a nickname...
his teammates call him “La Guagua.”
Translation: The Busdriver. He drives everyone home.
Me gusta.
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by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 10:18 PM CDT
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LOL
Why does he drive everyone home?
by entropic soul on
May 9, 2008 10:18 PM CDT
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The Brewers came back...
to beat the Cards. In the 9th. Off Izzy.
I believe that is their first win since losing Gallardo to the DL.
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by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 10:20 PM CDT
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Berkman?
What happened? Miss it on the radio.
by entropic soul on
May 9, 2008 10:21 PM CDT
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Berkman walked
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 10:21 PM CDT
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An Unusual Walk
The first pitch was called a ball but the scoreboard put up a strike . Berkman then worked the count to 3-2 on the scoreboard; called tiem and argued he walked. Home Plate umpire talked with the crew chief and Berkman was awarded first.
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 10:26 PM CDT
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Carlos Lee flies to Center
Matsui scored
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 10:22 PM CDT
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Lee hits it fairly deep...
but not that deep. Matsui scores. No throw from Jones.
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by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 10:22 PM CDT
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I feel like we need a bigger lead to win this one.
Like.. Eight.
by entropic soul on
May 9, 2008 10:23 PM CDT
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4-0 Astros
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 10:23 PM CDT
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Lum flies out to Center...
radio guys still confused why Jones didn’t throw to at least try and get Matsui.
4-0, mid 3.
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by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 10:24 PM CDT
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Vin Scully pronounces Ausmus as
Assmus
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 10:27 PM CDT
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Announcers talking about how Moehler...
was caught cheating 10 years ago, if I heard correctly.
by entropic soul on
May 9, 2008 10:30 PM CDT
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Hmm...
after some research (read: Googling “brian moehler cheating”), I found the following:
Moehler, pitching against the Devil Rays on May 1, 1999, had a tough time in the first two innings, giving up three runs. The next four innings, he was very effective, allowing just one hit as the ball danced around the Devil Rays’ bats.When Tampa Bay manager Larry Rothschild complained, home plate umpire Larry Barnett investigated—and found sandpaper taped to the thumb of Moehler’s pitching hand. Moehler was ejected and suspended for 10 games. Moehler said it was dirt, not sandpaper, on his thumb, but didn’t appeal. Tigers’ manager Larry Parrish issued a non-denial denial. “There’s not a pitching staff in baseball that doesn’t have a guy who defaces the ball … If the umpires want to check things like that, I think half to three-quarters of the league would be suspended, including some Tampa Bay Devil Rays,” Parrish said.
Interesting.
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by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 10:34 PM CDT
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Maybe he broke out the sandpaper...
for his first start in 2 years. :p
0 runs and four strike outs through 3 innings.
by entropic soul on
May 9, 2008 10:36 PM CDT
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Radio guys saying Moehler getting good movement...
anyone watching? True, false, other?
They quote Dewey saying that he would be “ecstatic” to get through 5 and the team to still be in the game. No official “pitch count” but don’t expect Moehler to be in long.
His first start in over a year and he’s no spring chicken.
Yes, I am a nerd.
by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 10:31 PM CDT
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yes watching
and yes, he looks excellent. his fastball has hit 97, as well.
by exit53 on
May 9, 2008 10:41 PM CDT
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Moehler's?
97? Really? The guy pitching for the Astros?
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by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 10:43 PM CDT
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5000
the combined number of games Biggio and Bagwell played for the Astros
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 10:39 PM CDT
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Radio guys say that the Dodgers SS...
A Korean named Hu (pronounced “who”) was named that because his parents were Abbott and Costello fans. And they pushed him to baseball.
Sounds fishy to me.
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by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 10:42 PM CDT
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Pence puts out Kent...
apparently a pretty good play on a liner.
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by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 10:45 PM CDT
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Nice catch by Hunter Pence
on short fly by Jeff Kent. I thought he trapped it but replay showed he caught it with inches to spare.
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 10:45 PM CDT
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I really love this slow-mo stuff
Wish we had it.
by mokulen on
May 9, 2008 10:47 PM CDT
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Fans Boo Andruw Jones
after he pops to Matsui in deep second (shallow right). His average is in the 160s.
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 10:51 PM CDT
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Close play at 2nd...
Astros get the out. Strand 2.
4-0 Stros still. Moehler at 66 pitches. I’d guess he’s done.
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by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 10:55 PM CDT
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Super close call at second
for out three.
grounder to Matusi who flps to Tejada coming over; but Hu and Tejada got to second bang bang.
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 10:55 PM CDT
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Tejada lines a single...
Berkman follows with a homer. 6-0.
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by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 11:01 PM CDT
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MVP MVP MVP
Berkman homers
Astros 6 -0
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 11:01 PM CDT
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GO TO YOUR HOME!
Puma is a BEAST! I just got home(honestly.. and yes I know it’s almost 11:00PM) and this is basically the first thing I see…
Astros up 6-0..NICE!! I’m going to bed now.. have to be at work in less than 8 hrs..
Go 'Stros!
by Stros Bro on
May 9, 2008 11:01 PM CDT
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You got your money's worth
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 11:02 PM CDT
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Wait, just dropped in
and reading the comments.
Moehler hitting 97 on the gun?! That seems completely…well.
As I type this, Berkwell hammers another shot. 6-0 Stros!
by jonthefon on
May 9, 2008 11:02 PM CDT
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97 sounded strange to me too
He doesn’t look fast
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 11:03 PM CDT
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Maybe he's
sneaky fast like Puma?
Go 'Stros!
by Stros Bro on
May 9, 2008 11:03 PM CDT
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Vin Scully says 87 to 89
Not like he’s throwing 95 says Vin
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 11:11 PM CDT
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I'm sure 97 was a mistake...
some of the stadium’s radar guns seem to be off. (Remember when the D-Backs’ ballpark radar gun showed Qualls at 99?) Fangraphs.com already includes this game in their pitch breakdown for Moehler, and they list his average FB velocity for the season at 89.2. When I was listening to the broadcast, JD said Moehler touched 93 at one time. And that could have been a fast gun too.
by clack on
May 10, 2008 8:42 AM CDT
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BERKMAN is a BEAST!
Another homer…I can’t believe this streak he is on since the beginning of the year pretty much!
Go Stros!
SeoulStro
Biggio and Bagwell for the HOF!
by SeoulStro on
May 9, 2008 11:03 PM CDT
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Gotta let Moehler get a chance at a win.
Yes, I am a nerd.
by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 11:03 PM CDT
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Lowe, Pierre, Martin due up.
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by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 11:04 PM CDT
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what's the pitching matchup tomorrow?
sorry to lazy to check…
Go Stros!
Biggio and Bagwell for the HOF!
by SeoulStro on
May 9, 2008 11:05 PM CDT
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I think
Billingsley and maybe…Sampson? A spot starter?
by jonthefon on
May 9, 2008 11:07 PM CDT
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Yeah...
Sampson and Billingsley.
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by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 11:09 PM CDT
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and Sunday is
Chacon vs. Kuroda (just checked)...thanks for the info
Go Astros!
Biggio and Bagwell for the HOF!
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May 9, 2008 11:10 PM CDT
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And we get to face Barry Zito :)
Bourn to Run!
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May 9, 2008 11:11 PM CDT
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Lowe still in
Is this A) Torre forgot he’s n the AL and thinks he has a DH or B) thinks the game is over and doesn’t want to waste any more arms.
Most pitchers with a 9+ ERA through 5 innings don’t stay in the game.
Go 'Stros!
by Stros Bro on
May 9, 2008 11:06 PM CDT
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Brian is a beast man.
And so is Berkman of course.
Bourn to Run!
by jsams on
May 9, 2008 11:10 PM CDT
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Martin singles.
2 out, 3rd hitter coming up.
Kemp flies out to right on the first pitch.
6-0 through 5. Moehler at 81 pitches (59 for strikes… nice.) I would say he’s done.
Yes, I am a nerd.
by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 11:12 PM CDT
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Moehler Holds Dodgers Scoreless for 5 Innings.
No way I saw that coming. This is the most impressed I’ve ever been with him.
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 11:13 PM CDT
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Radio guys say that Moehler
got a bunch of slaps on the back after a short convo with Dewey. Then, he headed into the clubhouse.
This is now the bullpen’s game to lose.
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May 9, 2008 11:14 PM CDT
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Blum walks...
Pence up. Is this one of those “take one for the team” things for Lowe?
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by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 11:15 PM CDT
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Pence singles...
Blum to 2nd.
Astros have someone up. Apparently, its “too far” for Radio guys to see who. Now that’s quality.
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May 9, 2008 11:16 PM CDT
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Ausmus helps the team out...
by striking out on 3 pitches. At least he didn’t GIDP.
PH is Cruz. He won’t be able to say he didn’t get a fair shake.
Sounds like Lowe is done.
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May 9, 2008 11:18 PM CDT
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Some guy named "Wade"?
Maybe. Cruz lines the 2-1 pitch down the right field line… just foul. 2-2 Ks on a curve. That’s how your breaks go when you’re hitting below .100.
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May 9, 2008 11:23 PM CDT
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Cruz
can’t catch a break.
Anyway, Contreras was lights-out today. Making me look like a genius for picking him up. And for starting Rollins too.
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May 9, 2008 11:25 PM CDT
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I didn't...
I wasn’t sure if he’d play. I am dumb.
The guy I did start left after 1 ab after getting hit on the hand/arm.
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by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 11:29 PM CDT
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2 on, no out
Ausmus, Cruz, Jr, and Bourn coming to bat (the ABC of hitting). Odds of any of them getting a hit?
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 11:19 PM CDT
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Correct answer: 0.
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by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 11:26 PM CDT
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Strike out; Strike out; Fly to left
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 11:26 PM CDT
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Byrdak in...
Kent out. Loney up.
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by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 11:32 PM CDT
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Loney doubles.
Jones up. I expect boos.
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by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 11:35 PM CDT
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Jones walked...
DeWitt up. Geary getting ready.
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May 9, 2008 11:38 PM CDT
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DeWitt grounds to 1st...
runner move up. 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs.
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by TexSkins on
May 9, 2008 11:39 PM CDT
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6-0 after 7 innings
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 9, 2008 11:57 PM CDT
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Three Astros pitchers hold Dodgers scoreless through 7
I wonder if Brad Ausmus catching has much to do with that.
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 10, 2008 12:01 AM CDT
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Bases loaded for Astros one out
afer Brad Ausmus singled. Pitcher Geary to bat
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by Joe in Birmingham on
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Geary hits into a double play.
Astros do not score
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 10, 2008 12:09 AM CDT
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End 8
6-0.
Let the revisionist history begin, Stros Bro.
Moehler’s line: 5 IP, 5 hits, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 Ks.
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May 10, 2008 12:18 AM CDT
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yea yea yea
I’m happy for him.. although him leaving after 5 innings doesn’t help the case… 5 innings of shut out ball just doesn’t do it for me like 7 innings of shut out ball would have… not that I’m holding that against him. He pitched well.. much better than I expected.
Go 'Stros!
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May 10, 2008 9:25 AM CDT
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He went over his target pitch count...
Cooper had a 65 pitch limit on him, and he went to 80-something in order make it through the 5th. At his age, and given that he hasn’t started in 2 years, that is about the most you can get.
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May 10, 2008 10:37 AM CDT
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Brad Lidge got his ninth save tonight
for Philly
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by Joe in Birmingham on
May 10, 2008 12:26 AM CDT
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Lamb walk off single off Papelbon.
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by TexSkins on
May 10, 2008 12:28 AM CDT
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Tah
for the tip-off about his new nickname, TexSkins.
Can’t use “Miggy” too often.
by jonthefon on
May 10, 2008 12:30 AM CDT
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Don't thank me...
thank the radio guys.
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by TexSkins on
May 10, 2008 12:37 AM CDT
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Borks on...
7-0 lead. Seems safe enough.
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May 10, 2008 12:38 AM CDT
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PH Sweeny grounds out to end it.
Borks gives up the shutout but a good performance from everyone.
Player of the game? Berkman would be the easy answer… but my vote is for Moehler. I bet his arm hurts like hell tomorrow (81 pitches.)
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by TexSkins on
May 10, 2008 12:47 AM CDT
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7-1 final.
19-17 record.
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by TexSkins on
May 10, 2008 12:48 AM CDT
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Start your editing of the original post....LOL.
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May 10, 2008 8:52 AM CDT
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Bizarro World
Dodgers are usually the ones to dribble the hits and runs one-by-one across the innings. It’s like bizarro world.
I was a bit perplexed to see Torre keep Lowe in there, what was it, in the 5th?
JD pointed out the key to Moehler’s success, I think. He settled into fastballs at the bottom of the zone fairly quickly and seemed to repeat that pattern with occasional curves thrown in.
I’m going to chalk this blow out to Torre not quite settling in to NL play. If Torre wakes up today, and if Sampson has anything resembling a repeat performance of his previous outings, tonight’s game could be rough going for us.
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May 10, 2008 11:44 AM CDT
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