4/24 Linescore of the Day
Brad Wilkerson, Washington Nationals 4 for 5, 2B, HR, 3 runs, 2 rbis, 0 LOB Bad Brad, who hit for his second career cycle earlier this season, was one triple shy of hitting his 3rd on Sunday during the Nats’ 11-4 victory over the Mets. Wilkerson is a important reason the Nats are just one … Continue reading “4/24 Linescore of the Day”
Brad Wilkerson, Washington Nationals
4 for 5, 2B, HR, 3 runs, 2 rbis, 0 LOB
Bad Brad, who hit for his second career cycle earlier this season, was one triple shy of hitting his 3rd on Sunday during the Nats’ 11-4 victory over the Mets.
Wilkerson is a important reason the Nats are just one game out in the NL East. He’s hitting .346 with a team leading 8 doubles and 13 runs.
Red Sox-Rays Get It On
There were heated exchanges, bench-clearing brawls, and six ejections at today’s game between the Boston Red Sox and the… Tampa Bay Devil Rays??? Hmm.. Aubrey Huff didn’t think there would be any team rivalry brewing. “That’s Yankees-Red Sox,” Huff said. “We’re the last team on their minds.” The Sox won the game 11-3.
There were heated exchanges, bench-clearing brawls, and six ejections at today’s game between the Boston Red Sox and the… Tampa Bay Devil Rays???
Hmm.. Aubrey Huff didn’t think there would be any team rivalry brewing.
“That’s Yankees-Red Sox,” Huff said. “We’re the last team on their minds.”
The Sox won the game 11-3.
Rumors of his Demise Indeed Exaggerated
Jamie Moyer became the first AL pitcher to win 4 games today as Seattle defeated Cleveland 9-1 today. Moyer alloed one run in 8 IP and is now 4-0. In doing so, he tied Randy Johnson for the franchise record for victories with 130 and is tied for second with Mark Langston for strikeouts with … Continue reading “Rumors of his Demise Indeed Exaggerated”
Jamie Moyer became the first AL pitcher to win 4 games today as Seattle defeated Cleveland 9-1 today. Moyer alloed one run in 8 IP and is now 4-0.
In doing so, he tied Randy Johnson for the franchise record for victories with 130 and is tied for second with Mark Langston for strikeouts with 1,078. Randy Johnson is first with 2,162.
So far, 42-year old Moyer has made quite a comeback after a sub-par year last year. He has a 2.53 ERA and has allowed only 7 walks in 32 IP.
Some wondered if he was at the end of his line when in 2004 he went 7-13 with a 5.21 ERA.
RISP Confidence article worth a look
David Pinto has an posting over at Baseball Musings expounding on a Bill James’ article he read. Now I’ve read my share of Bill James. I don’t buy into all of his theories (perhaps I don’t understand him, I am a simple man) but he is usually a good read. I do think anyone that … Continue reading “RISP Confidence article worth a look”
David Pinto has an posting over at Baseball Musings expounding on a Bill James’ article he read.
Now I’ve read my share of Bill James. I don’t buy into all of his theories (perhaps I don’t understand him, I am a simple man) but he is usually a good read.
I do think anyone that anyone who can take Bill James, expound on it, and can sound reasonably intelligent, must have something on the ball.
Anyone who can do all that and have a cool statistical chart to go along with it must be a genius :)
Check out David’s posting.
Crazy Illinois-Indiana Doubleheader
On Saturday, the University of Illinois baseball team split with Indiana in a wild and wooly afternoon. Start with the fact that it was snowy. In the first game, down by three and in the top of the seventh, Illini Mike Rohde hit a two-out grand slam which proved to be the game winner. In … Continue reading “Crazy Illinois-Indiana Doubleheader”
On Saturday, the University of Illinois baseball team split with Indiana in a wild and wooly afternoon.
Start with the fact that it was snowy.
In the first game, down by three and in the top of the seventh, Illini Mike Rohde hit a two-out grand slam which proved to be the game winner.
In the second game, Illinois had leads of 7-2 and 8-6 but by the bottom of the seventh it was 13-10, Illinois. Here’s what happened in the seventh according to the article on fightingillini.com:
Indiana had a runner on first with two outs when IU clean-up hitter Ryan Parker hit a high pop fly to second base that looked like it would end the game, however, Illinois second baseman Shawn Roof, who had just entered the game as a defensive replacement for Kyes, dropped the sure out and giving the Hoosiers new life.
At this point, things got really weird. With two on, the next hitter Zach Boswell hit a bullet down the first baseline that went all the way to the corner and disappeared under the bullpen chairs. Rightfielder Trevor Huisinga ran over, couldn’t find the ball and threw his hands in the air for a moment, signaling a lodged ball. Meanwhile Boswell continued to circle the bases, scoring behind Jay Brant and Parker on an apparent inside-the-park three-run home run. As Indiana cheered, the Illini protested and the umpires gathered to decide if the HR would be allowed or if it would be called a ground-rule double. After about five minutes of deliberation, it was declared a home run and the game was tied at 13-13 and heading to extra innings.
Indiana would later win the game in the bottom of the ninth on a one out single by Parker to salvage the split.
Gotta love college baseball.
Update: Illinois won the last game on Sunday 7-5 to take the series. Jake Stewart, in his first career start, got the win.
4/23 Linescore of the Day
Mark Mulder, St Louis Cardinals 10 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 0 HR No question about it. It’s nice to see Mark get back on track with two really good starts in a row. It was quite the pitcher’s duel as opposing pitcher Roger Clemens pitched seven scoreless innings. … Continue reading “4/23 Linescore of the Day”
Mark Mulder, St Louis Cardinals
10 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
No question about it. It’s nice to see Mark get back on track with two really good starts in a row. It was quite the pitcher’s duel as opposing pitcher Roger Clemens pitched seven scoreless innings.
Read the Post-Dispatch’s story on the game
Illinois Rebounds with Win Against Indiana
The University of Illinois baseball team traveled to Bloomington, Indiana for a 4 game set against the University of Indiana Hoosiers. After losing their last two games, Illinois needed a win badly Friday night and that’s what they got as the good guys won 8-3. Chris Robinson helped out with 2 dingers as well as … Continue reading “Illinois Rebounds with Win Against Indiana”
The University of Illinois baseball team traveled to Bloomington, Indiana for a 4 game set against the University of Indiana Hoosiers. After losing their last two games, Illinois needed a win badly Friday night and that’s what they got as the good guys won 8-3.
Chris Robinson helped out with 2 dingers as well as back-to-back homers by Dusty Bensko and Drew Davidson. Pitcher Brian Blomquist allowed 2 runs in 7 1/3 innings and got the win.
More importantly, the glovemen held it together and there were no costly errors.
The win keeps the team in first place in the Big Ten with a 10-3 conference record.
There is a doubleheader on Saturday and a game on Sunday to close out the 4 game set.
Good luck, team!
Get With It, Dusty
I didn’t get to see today’s Cubs game but from all accounts, it was manager Dusty Baker’s bullpen mismanagement that was at least partially responsible for today’s loss.
Again.
This has been an all too common occurence lately for Dusty. A friend of mine thinks Dusty’s managing style is reminiscent of one who gets the scouting reports on a player, reads page one but never turns to page two.
About Time
Tom Glavine won his first game of the season Friday night against the Nats. Glavine, with 263 victories, is not used to going so long without winning. However lately, those wins are coming further and further apart. His performance this year hasn’t been bad but perhaps his timing has. Maybe his former teammate, John Smoltz, … Continue reading “About Time”
Tom Glavine won his first game of the season Friday night against the Nats. Glavine, with 263 victories, is not used to going so long without winning. However lately, those wins are coming further and further apart. His performance this year hasn’t been bad but perhaps his timing has.
Maybe his former teammate, John Smoltz, who is also looking for his first win this year, will follow suit in his next start.
Maybe not.
Followup: Somebody else desperate for a win? Greg Maddux who pitched heck of game today (2 runs and 4 hits in 8 innings) with no decision.