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Don't even want to think about THAT possibility. Would prefer to think it is a natural blossoming of tremendous talent.:wink2: -- Al
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Ouch! O's closer Johnson blew another game tonight and this one hurts. O's led 2-1 for 8 innings but Johnson gave up 2 to lose in the 9th. Johnson keeps blowing games, 6 since May 14. Sure hope he works it out soon. These kind of losses are deflating. O's second walk-off loss in a row.
-- Al
-- Al
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Orioles lose (again), Red Sox win (again), lead now up to 5.5 in the AL East.
And the Yankees are getting hot right now, just .5 games behind the go go Orioles.
The Red Sox need to survive this 10 game west coast swing and get home after the All Star break, they've got 13 out of 15 at home to start the second half.
And the Yankees are getting hot right now, just .5 games behind the go go Orioles.
The Red Sox need to survive this 10 game west coast swing and get home after the All Star break, they've got 13 out of 15 at home to start the second half.
George, I have to admit that the Sox rate as the biggest surprise of the season. They just keep winning. They refuse to wilt or slump. Good team. -- Al
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I'd say the Red Sox and Pirates are the two biggest surprises so far.
As far as wilting or slumping; what an epic gag job last night, blowing a 4 run lead with 2 outs in the bottom of the ninth to the corpse of the LA Angels.
That half inning instantly took me back to game 6, 1986 WS; with two outs last night, the Angels scored three runs to make it 7-6, then this; ground ball to third, the throw to second gets airmailed to right field, tying run scores, then those plucky, never say die Angels win it in the bottom of the 10th.
How the Red Sox respond will be interesting..............
O's saved what would have been a lost weekend in NY by beating Super Mo in the top of the 9th. Trailed the whole game 1-0, then beat up on Mo with a 2-run Hr by Jones. Then O's closer Johnson got payback for his blown save and loss on Friday night by retiring the side in order in the bottom of the 9th and saving the 2-1 win for the O's. -- Al
Perhaps the MIA Nat's offense has finally decided to show up. I say perhaps based on scanty but recent evidence. In the first 80 games of the season the Nats scored 8 or more runs in a game 4 times. Pretty bad. Over the last 8 games ( since Harper and Ramos have come off the DL), the Nats have scored 8 or more runs 5 times. They have gone 6-2 in those games after being 40-40 over the first 80. Coincidence or a moribund offense coming around or both? Don't care as long as they keep it up.^&grin -- Al
I should better know than to show hope. Game after I post the above, ex-Nats pitcher John Lannan completely shuts the Nats new-found offense down. Shut them out over 8 innings and only a 2 run rally against Phillies closer Papelbon in the 9th prevented the Nats from being shutout for the 10th time, losing 3-2. Up-down, up-down. The rollercoaster ride continues for the Nats.:rolleyes2: -- Al
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Mets are on the West Coast and played the Giants last night. Game started at 10 and after 10 innings it was tied. It was also 1am so I went to bed. However, I forgot to turn off the iPhone and at 3 I woke up and it was flashing as I'd left it on the game sight. The game was still going on and it was the 15th inning {eek3} Back to bed. Up a few hours later and I see they won in the 16th. Yay! ^&cool
Brad, your Mets sure seem to get more than their share of long, extra inning games. By my count they have played 11 OT games this year. In July alone they have gone 13, 15, and 16 innings. And don't forget their 20 inning marathon in June. I think they have played 4 games of 15 or more innings so far this season. I wonder if the stadium employees can file for OT. Makes for some late nights.:wink2:^&grin -- Al
The Mets Matt Harvey is having a great year for a so-so team. Looking at his 7-2 record is a bit deceiving as to how well he has really pitched. With a timely run here or there Harvey's record could just as well be 12-1. He has been very effective, start after start, having 15 Quality Starts out of 19 total, and pitching to an outstanding 2.35 ERA. He has given up 2 or fewer runs in 13 of those starts. Mets fans have to be excited about his future. Brad, the Mets better tie him in to a long term contract.:wink2: -- Al
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After losing 3 in a row, the Red Sox have turned things around and won two in a row vs the AAA Mariners. Looking at the AL East standings, the Rays, led by captain smarmy, now sit in second place, 3.5 games out having won 7 in a row and 9 out of their last 10.
Didn't see that one coming, I'm sure their 417 loyal fans are thrilled about this development, maybe on the next home stand they'll do another one of those "come dressed as a blue empty seat" nights at the ballpark.
Didn't see that one coming, I'm sure their 417 loyal fans are thrilled about this development, maybe on the next home stand they'll do another one of those "come dressed as a blue empty seat" nights at the ballpark.
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Since the All Star Game is at Citifield and thinking it might be nice to go, I went on Stubhub last night to see how much tickets were. The cheapest seat, which I think must be located in Al's or George's living room, is $350 or something like that. Next! {eek3}
Brad, I have a TS and book collection worth that much, but absolutely no seats worthy of that kind of money!:wink2:^&grin -- Al
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FINALLY got out of the office last night and went with an associate who took me to see my first O's game at Camden. It was really exciting- what a pretty park. The team has a lot of talent. Now I got to get my little guy to a game there though he'd rather see the Phils and his hero Utley.
George- I checked the obits this morning and 3 Rays fans checked out last night so the count is now 414!!! LOL {sm4}
George- I checked the obits this morning and 3 Rays fans checked out last night so the count is now 414!!! LOL {sm4}
once againRe: Baseball 2013
Hi Chris. Glad to see you posting. Also glad you got to Camden Yards, which really is a first-class ballpark, and even better now that the O's are once again putting good teams on the field. Hope you and your son get to go to a game there. Nothing in the rules about not liking more than one team.:wink2: -- Al