Looking at the Game of Baseball from all ends of the Spectrum
9 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K (Win) It’s been a while since I did a LSOTD. I better get on the ball. Oh, all right, I guess it’s Felix. Felix Hernandez and Kelvim Escobar were involved in a pitcher’s duel. Felix came out the winner with his first career … Continue reading “8/28/06 Linescore of the Day: Felix Hernandez”
9 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K (Win)
It’s been a while since I did a LSOTD. I better get on the ball. Oh, all right, I guess it’s Felix.
Felix Hernandez and Kelvim Escobar were involved in a pitcher’s duel. Felix came out the winner with his first career shutout.
Apparently, his coaches were telling King F that pitch location was more important than strikeouts. Not so good for his fantasy owners but then again if he pitches this well…
Jon Garland has been on fire for the White Sox winning 11 of his last 12 decisions. Garland was on the hill for Chicago in the 4th game of this important series against the Detroit Tigers. Jon was his masterful self turning the Tigers into kittens, shutting them out 10-0, and evening the series at … Continue reading “8/24/06: LINESCORE OF THE DAY – JON GARLAND”
Jon Garland has been on fire for the White Sox winning 11 of his last 12 decisions. Garland was on the hill for Chicago in the 4th game of this important series against the Detroit Tigers. Jon was his masterful self turning the Tigers into kittens, shutting them out 10-0, and evening the series at 2-2. Jermaine Dye hit two home runs and is having an MVP season, but Juan Uribe’s three run 4th inning bomb put the game on ice as the Sox were up 5-0 and never looked back.
Next up the Twins come to the Cell for a three game series. The Sox lead Minnesota by one game in the Wild Card race, and trail Detroit by five in the loss column for the Central Division of the AL. I’ll be taking the L to the Cell for this big time weekend series against the Twins.
Jon Garland W 9 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 SO, 4.47 ERA
Followup: Mad props to leftfielder Pablo Ozuna for his hustlin’ play to throw out Sean Casey at first base, too.
Here’s the link to video. -tbz
Esteban Loaiza evened his record at seven wins against seven losses when he tossed this gem against the Toronto Bluejays. Loaiza was efficient delivering 73 of 103 pitches for strikes. Esteban has been terrific lately, allowing only one home run over his last seven starts, after giving up 12 in his previous 12 outings. After … Continue reading “8/23/06: LINESCORE OF THE DAY – ESTEBAN LOAIZA”
Esteban Loaiza evened his record at seven wins against seven losses when he tossed this gem against the Toronto Bluejays. Loaiza was efficient delivering 73 of 103 pitches for strikes. Esteban has been terrific lately, allowing only one home run over his last seven starts, after giving up 12 in his previous 12 outings. After signing a big contract with the A’s in the offseason he was 0-3 with a 8.35 ERA in April and picked up for DUI in May. It seems as though he’s turned his season around just when Oakland needed him most.
Esteban Loaiza W, 9 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 SO, 5.12 ERA
The 28 year old reserve Atlanta Braves outfielder Matt Diaz had a streak of 10 straight hits in 10 straight at bats. I’ve been wanting to say something about this kid’s streak and am finally getting around to it. Oma broke her hip just before this accomplishment, sometimes life gets in the way. Matt Diaz … Continue reading “8/12-14/06: LINESCORE OF THE DAY – MATT DIAZ”
The 28 year old reserve Atlanta Braves outfielder Matt Diaz had a streak of 10 straight hits in 10 straight at bats. I’ve been wanting to say something about this kid’s streak and am finally getting around to it. Oma broke her hip just before this accomplishment, sometimes life gets in the way.
Matt Diaz August 12th: 2 for 2, 1 RBI, 1 run
Matt Diaz August 13th: 4 for 4, 1 run
Matt Diaz August 14th: 4 for 5, 1 HR, 4 RBIs, 1 run
At the start of the season Markakis struggled for the O’s. It looked like he was overmatched. NickyV even suggested the only reason he was in the lineup was due to his Greek heritage, Orioles owner Peter Angelos is also Greek. But now it seems Baltimore might have known what they were doing. Nick is … Continue reading “8/22/06: LINESCORE OF THE DAY – NICK MARKAKIS”
At the start of the season Markakis struggled for the O’s. It looked like he was overmatched. NickyV even suggested the only reason he was in the lineup was due to his Greek heritage, Orioles owner Peter Angelos is also Greek. But now it seems Baltimore might have known what they were doing. Nick is now hitting in the #2 slot in the batting order and in this game single handedly defeated the hard charging Minnesota Twins 6-3, with his homers being the difference.
Nick Markakis 3 for 4, 3 HR’s, 3 RBI’s, 3 runs, .306
Had to give a shout out to my ole buddy Noah Lowry. I selected the lefty changeup artist in last year’s rookie draft for my Chicago Champions of the Illowa APBA League. Then I included him in a deal along with a couple of high draft choices to acquire Mark Buehrle. Lowry seems to have … Continue reading “8/21/06: LINESCORE OF THE DAY – NOAH LOWRY”
Had to give a shout out to my ole buddy Noah Lowry. I selected the lefty changeup artist in last year’s rookie draft for my Chicago Champions of the Illowa APBA League. Then I included him in a deal along with a couple of high draft choices to acquire Mark Buehrle. Lowry seems to have his game altogether, while Buehrle has struggled to say the least. Although Noah was facing the offensively challenged Arizona Diamondbacks, a shutout is a shutout. Nice job by a pitcher I affectionately refer to as Whisper.
Noah Lowry W, 9 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 SO
5 2/3 IP, 11 H, 9 R, 9 ER, 2 BB, 4 K (Win) Not very often will you see a pitcher put up this kind of line AND get the win. Haren can thank Jason Kendall and Bobby Kielty. Batting 1-2, these guys went 7 for 10 and drove in 6. With their help, … Continue reading “8/21/06 Linescore of the Day: Dan Haren”
5 2/3 IP, 11 H, 9 R, 9 ER, 2 BB, 4 K (Win)
Not very often will you see a pitcher put up this kind of line AND get the win.
Haren can thank Jason Kendall and Bobby Kielty. Batting 1-2, these guys went 7 for 10 and drove in 6. With their help, Oakland came back from 8 runs behind to beat Toronto 12-10.
7 2/3 IP, 7 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K (Win and Save) When Ranger starter John Koronka spotted Detroit 6 runs after only 1 1/3 innings, it didn’t look like Texas had much of a chance. But kudos to Josh Rupe, Joaquin Benoit, Ron Mahay, and Akinori Otsuka who held Detroit … Continue reading “8/20/06 Linescore of the Day: Texas Bullpen”
7 2/3 IP, 7 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K (Win and Save)
When Ranger starter John Koronka spotted Detroit 6 runs after only 1 1/3 innings, it didn’t look like Texas had much of a chance. But kudos to Josh Rupe, Joaquin Benoit, Ron Mahay, and Akinori Otsuka who held Detroit scoreless while the offense did their damage to win 7-6.
Benoit got the win, Otsuka got the save.
3 for 5, HR, run, 5 rbi Rookie 3B Ryan Zimmerman was the first draft pick from 2005 to be signed. So far, he hasn’t disappointed. He was definitely the force behind the Washington 6–4 win over the Phils. Alfonso Soriano stole his 30th base giving him 39 homers and 30 steals, making him the … Continue reading “8/18/06 Linescore of the Day: Ryan Zimmerman”
3 for 5, HR, run, 5 rbi
Rookie 3B Ryan Zimmerman was the first draft pick from 2005 to be signed. So far, he hasn’t disappointed.
He was definitely the force behind the Washington 6–4 win over the Phils.
Alfonso Soriano stole his 30th base giving him 39 homers and 30 steals, making him the third player in MLB history to have 4 30-30 seasons.
5 IP, 2 H, 0 R. 0 ER, 3 BB, 10 K
Scott had some yummy stats for the fantasy players with 10 Ks in 5 shutout innings. Only he missed the “W”.
That isn’t his fault. The Rays bullpen let him down, allowing six runs in the 6th and 7th innings. Toronto (and A.J Burnett) won it 6-2.