Looking at the Game of Baseball from all ends of the Spectrum
3 for 5, 2 HR, 3 runs, 5 rbis Let’s face it, I’m a sucker for rbis, especially when they come in bunches of five. 3B Miguel Cabrera was a big part of Florida’s 15-4 win against the recently hot Dodgers. Cabrera was 3 for 5 with 2 dingers and 5 rbis. Teammate Cody Ross … Continue reading “8/16/06 Linescore of the Day: Miguel Cabrera”
3 for 5, 2 HR, 3 runs, 5 rbis
Let’s face it, I’m a sucker for rbis, especially when they come in bunches of five. 3B Miguel Cabrera was a big part of Florida’s 15-4 win against the recently hot Dodgers.
Cabrera was 3 for 5 with 2 dingers and 5 rbis. Teammate Cody Ross banged in 4 ribbies against his former ‘mates despite an injury.
Did I mention the Dodgers have been hot? They were on a 17 of 18 streak. Best in franchise history since 1899 when they were the Superbas.
3 for 3, 3 HR, 4 rbis Tough choice today. I mean the Cubs and Astros battled for 18 innings. I stayed awake past midnight, long enough for them to play Chicago’s (I’m talking the band now) “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” then konked out. Happily I found out this morning that … Continue reading “8/15/06 Linescore of the Day: Jose Reyes”
3 for 3, 3 HR, 4 rbis
Tough choice today.
I mean the Cubs and Astros battled for 18 innings. I stayed awake past midnight, long enough for them to play Chicago’s (I’m talking the band now) “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” then konked out. Happily I found out this morning that we got the win. That’s number 3 for Rich Hill. Did anyone think that Hill would get three wins this year a month ago? I’m not sure I did.
But 18-inning games were in vogue yesterday. Arizona and Colorado had their own late nighter. Anyone with Dback or Rockie pitchers on their fantasy staff must be happy this morning after the D-back 2-1 win.
Let’s not forget the shutouts. Chris Carpenter, Pedro Astacio and a combined effort by the Dodgers (give Billingsley some credit, he pitched 7 innings) all pitched shutouts.
But no, let’s give Jose Reyes the LSOTD today. 3 for 3 with 3 homers with 4 rbis. Unfortunately, it was a wasted effort as it the entire offense for the Mets. The Phils won 11-4.
Just last week, I had inquired to the availability of Reyes in the Illowa APBA League. Yes, I have Lugo but I have interest in Reyes. Some might say I’m interested because I have Lugo. Whatever.
Reyes happens to belong to Zealot writer DonS. We bantered back and forth a few offers but after last night’s performance, I got a one line email:
Reyes hit 3 home runs tonight.
I think he wants to stay here.
Maybe JRoll is available.
Luke Hudson’s record dropped to 5-1 since his recall by the KC Royals as he had a start he’d like to forget. Here’s how the Indians first inning went against Luke “General Custer” Hudson. Sizemore & Hafner walked with a single by Michaels sandwiched in between, Martinez singled home two, Choo doubled home a couple … Continue reading “8/13/06 – Linescore of the Day: Luke Hudson”
Luke Hudson’s record dropped to 5-1 since his recall by the KC Royals as he had a start he’d like to forget. Here’s how the Indians first inning went against Luke “General Custer” Hudson. Sizemore & Hafner walked with a single by Michaels sandwiched in between, Martinez singled home two, Choo doubled home a couple more, Garko singled, Peralta reached on a FC with Choo scoring & Garko reached 2nd on Berroa’s error, Inglett singled to load the bases, Marte walked to plate Garko, Peralta scored on a Sizemore single, Michaels struck out, Hafner hit a Grand Salami, Martinez doubled to end Hudson’s day, Wellemeyer retired Choo & Garko to end the 1st inning. Hafner’s 35th home run was his 6th grand slam this season, tying his childhood hero Don Mattingly for the single season mark. The Tribe went on to beat the Royals 13-0 on the 13th, thank goodness it wasn’t later in the month.
Luke Hudson L 1/3 IP, 8 H, 11 R, 10 ER, 3 BB, 1 SO, 1 GS
What a difference a day makes! Or make that a night, Elvis Night to be precise! Elvis was in the building in the person of Jose Contreras, and the King was dealing. In the biggest series of the year Contreras set the tone with a three hit shutout in the opener besting rookie Justin Verlander … Continue reading “8/11/06 – Linescore of the Day: Jose Contreras”
What a difference a day makes! Or make that a night, Elvis Night to be precise! Elvis was in the building in the person of Jose Contreras, and the King was dealing. In the biggest series of the year Contreras set the tone with a three hit shutout in the opener besting rookie Justin Verlander 5-0. Jose had it going on from the get-go throwing only 101 pitches over nine innings. He totally dominated turning the Tigers into Kitty Cats. An Elvis sang the Star Spangled Banner, flying Elvi dropped in with the American flag, and fireworks went off to Elvis songs after the game. It was a pleasure to watch this 2 hour 13 minute game. I was supposed to have been camping in Amherst, WI at the Feel Good Festival, but Oma broke her hip. Get Well wishes go out to 94 year old Oma recovering at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago.
Jose Contreras W, 9 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 SO
8 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K (Win) Pittsburgh rook Tom Gorzelanny is finding his groove. After a decent debut on July 1, he suffered a couple blowouts before settling down. He allowed two runs each on his starts on July 23 and 29. But his outing against the Cubs … Continue reading “8/4/06 Linescore of the Day: Tom Gorzelanny”
8 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K (Win)
Pittsburgh rook Tom Gorzelanny is finding his groove.
After a decent debut on July 1, he suffered a couple blowouts before settling down. He allowed two runs each on his starts on July 23 and 29.
But his outing against the Cubs yesterday might show what Gorzelanny, a Chicago area native, is capable of. His minor league stats show a high K/IP.
Gorzelanny is 2-2 for the season and lowered his ERA to 4.41.
Trivia answer
The answer to the Bob Richards trivia question from yesterday: Chicago Bob was on the right track. Bob Richards was “The Vaulting Vicar” who was the Olympic gold medal winner from the University of the Illinois.
Two things you can gather from Richards’ nickname… one, he was a pole vaulter and two, he was a official church reverend.
– he was the only two-time Olympic gold medal winner in the pole vault (he also bronzed).
– first athlete to appear on a Wheaties cereal box.
– member U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame.
– ran for President of the U.S. on the right-wing U.S. Ppopulist Party.
from Wikipedia’s entry on Bob Richards
4 for 4, 4 2B, 5 rbis Murton tied the MLB record for doubles in a game. The last player to do it was Billy Williams in 1969. Murton has been doing well as of late. His BA since the All-Star break is .395. Perhaps of more importance to the Cubs, Juan Mateo won his … Continue reading “8/3/06 Linescore of the Day: Matt Murton”
4 for 4, 4 2B, 5 rbis
Murton tied the MLB record for doubles in a game. The last player to do it was Billy Williams in 1969. Murton has been doing well as of late. His BA since the All-Star break is .395.
Perhaps of more importance to the Cubs, Juan Mateo won his very first start. He wasn’t dominating (3 runs, 2 earned in 5 innings with 2 Ks and 3 walks) but it was good enough.
The Cubs can use any good news regarding their pitching staff they can get. Here’s a quick writeup on Mateo.
3 for 5, 2 HR, 5 runs, 4 rbis JRoll scored five times in the Phillies 16-8 walloping of the Cardinals. I guess he’s not one of players Cory Lidle was talking about on his way to the Yankees. Neither was #2 hitter David Dellucci who was 3 for 4 with 4 rbis. For that … Continue reading “8/2/06 Linescore of the Day: Jimmy Rollins”
3 for 5, 2 HR, 5 runs, 4 rbis
JRoll scored five times in the Phillies 16-8 walloping of the Cardinals.
I guess he’s not one of players Cory Lidle was talking about on his way to the Yankees. Neither was #2 hitter David Dellucci who was 3 for 4 with 4 rbis. For that matter, he certainly couldn’t have been referring to Chase Utley who just hit in his 35th straight game.
Be quiet Cory.
2 for 3, 2 HR, 3 runs, 6 rbis ”It was hot. It was hot like South Carolina hot. It’s the kind of weather I’m used to playing in every day at home in South Carolina.” So said the D-backs Orlando Hudson after yesterday’s 15-4 shellacking of the Cubs. Suffice to say, it was O-Dog’s … Continue reading “7/31/06 Linescore of the Day: Orlando Hudson”
2 for 3, 2 HR, 3 runs, 6 rbis
”It was hot. It was hot like South Carolina hot. It’s the kind of weather I’m used to playing in every day at home in South Carolina.”
So said the D-backs Orlando Hudson after yesterday’s 15-4 shellacking of the Cubs.
Suffice to say, it was O-Dog’s day. A list of accomplishments from yesterday’s game.
– He hit 2 homers… from both sides of the plate.
– one was a grand slam.
– he had a career high 6 rbis
– was involved in 2 defensive double plays
– one DP consisted of Hudson making a catch in right field and throwing out Ronny Cedeno out at the plate.
– oh yeah, he stole a base, too.
3 for 4, 2 HR, 2 runs, 4 rbis 2 for 4, HR, run, rbi Josh Willingham had pretty good week yesterday. Unfortunately, his 5 for 8, 3 HR performance in yesterday’s doubleheader against the Phillies was for naught as Florida lost both games. Special kudos to Carlos Beltran who hit 2 dingers with 5 … Continue reading “7/30/06 Linescore of the Day: Josh Willingham”
3 for 4, 2 HR, 2 runs, 4 rbis
2 for 4, HR, run, rbi
Josh Willingham had pretty good week yesterday. Unfortunately, his 5 for 8, 3 HR performance in yesterday’s doubleheader against the Phillies was for naught as Florida lost both games.
Special kudos to Carlos Beltran who hit 2 dingers with 5 rbis. Beltran is a PITIWIK* in my APBA league. Can’t get ’em all right.
*Player I Traded I Wish I Kept
4 for 6, 2B, 3B, HR, run, 5 rbi Luke Scott became the first Astro to hit for the cycle. Despite that and driving in 5 runs, the Astros still couldn’t get by Luis Gonzalez and the Diamondbacks. Gonzo doubled in the 11th and scored on a sac fly for the win. Around the majors, … Continue reading “7/28/06 Linescore of the Day: Luke Scott”
4 for 6, 2B, 3B, HR, run, 5 rbi
Luke Scott became the first Astro to hit for the cycle. Despite that and driving in 5 runs, the Astros still couldn’t get by Luis Gonzalez and the Diamondbacks. Gonzo doubled in the 11th and scored on a sac fly for the win.
Around the majors, there were three shutouts (Sowers, Cle; Wang, NYY; and a combined effort by five Pittsburgh pitchers). Four other teams held their opponents to one run.