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Trade stuff! Eric Hinske looks to be coming our way from Toronto. He was the American League's Rookie of the Year in 2002, so it could be a good deal. Carlos Pena is another addition; both will provide some left-handed hitting.
David Ortiz hit another HR? No way! Last night, it was a 2-run shot to grab the lead 3-1. The right fielder ALMOST caught it, then he hit his own HR the next half-inning. Another home run for the Tigers put them up 4-3.
After all that, bases were loaded for the Sox with Coco up and 2 outs. Crisp totally hit it off the wall; 2 runs scored but Cora was out at the plate.
Craig Hansen came in in 7th with 2 outs and got the last out on one pitch. That's how I like my bullpen!
Bases loaded again for Boston in the 7th (Ortiz walked, Ramirez and Youkilis had singles) with one out and Lowell up. Hmm, Lowell did have that grand slam the other day...but this time, he fouled another one off his foot (how many is that now?) and ended up with a sac fly. 6-4 now.
Hansen worked a nice, scoreless 8th. That kid is definitely on my good side.
Top of the 9th, exit Hansen, enter Papelbon. Ground out, strikeout, ground out. Save #32. Another one who is on the Good List.
Wild Card/AL East Update: Kansas City and the White Sox were at 0-0, then 5 minutes later the Royals were up 6-0. They were winning 10-0, then Chicago had a grand slam in the 9th, but the Royals won it 10-4. Minnesota won 7-2. The Yankees once again got a screwy call when they should have lost in the 9th on a double play (clearly visible on the tape) but the runner was called safe. I was livid and I knew what was coming: the Yankees would win in the bottom of the 9th after they had technically already lost. Good thing I was wrong! They lost.
Oh, and Bronson pitched 7 strong innings and was winning 7-1 when he came out. Reds won.
QotD
ESPN guy after Javy Lopez was called out after a very much delayed throw from the 2nd baseman: "Lopez can't believe how slow he is!"
David Ortiz hit another HR? No way! Last night, it was a 2-run shot to grab the lead 3-1. The right fielder ALMOST caught it, then he hit his own HR the next half-inning. Another home run for the Tigers put them up 4-3.After all that, bases were loaded for the Sox with Coco up and 2 outs. Crisp totally hit it off the wall; 2 runs scored but Cora was out at the plate.
Craig Hansen came in in 7th with 2 outs and got the last out on one pitch. That's how I like my bullpen!Bases loaded again for Boston in the 7th (Ortiz walked, Ramirez and Youkilis had singles) with one out and Lowell up. Hmm, Lowell did have that grand slam the other day...but this time, he fouled another one off his foot (how many is that now?) and ended up with a sac fly. 6-4 now.
Hansen worked a nice, scoreless 8th. That kid is definitely on my good side.
Top of the 9th, exit Hansen, enter Papelbon. Ground out, strikeout, ground out. Save #32. Another one who is on the Good List.
Wild Card/AL East Update: Kansas City and the White Sox were at 0-0, then 5 minutes later the Royals were up 6-0. They were winning 10-0, then Chicago had a grand slam in the 9th, but the Royals won it 10-4. Minnesota won 7-2. The Yankees once again got a screwy call when they should have lost in the 9th on a double play (clearly visible on the tape) but the runner was called safe. I was livid and I knew what was coming: the Yankees would win in the bottom of the 9th after they had technically already lost. Good thing I was wrong! They lost.Oh, and Bronson pitched 7 strong innings and was winning 7-1 when he came out. Reds won.
QotD
ESPN guy after Javy Lopez was called out after a very much delayed throw from the 2nd baseman: "Lopez can't believe how slow he is!"
posted by laura at 09:26
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