If Angels reliever Scot Shields comes back for the 10th inning, he will be entering new territory. He has already pitched 2 1/3 innings tonight. He did not pitch more than two innings in any outing in 2008. Stay tuned.
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While we have harped on the struggling Angels for much of the last five days, for obvious reasons (the Sox are up 2-0 in the series), we would be remiss to update you on Dustin Pedroia’s struggles. There was no better example of that in the fifth inning of tonight’s game with Jacoby Ellsbury getting [...]
The 3-run single by Jacoby Ellsbury, which should have been an easy out to center field, is the first-ever in post-season history. Angels second baseman Howie Kendrick appeared to be under the ball but he backed off when centerfielder Torii Hunter never went after it. Hunter obviously thought Hendrick had it. The key to the [...]
While Nostradamus rests, a few top-of-the-first observations
Posted in Red Sox on Oct 5th, 2008 View Comments
While my esteemed colleague, Hector Longo goes outside for some fresh air after his blogging during the Pats-49ers game, here are a few first inning thoughts: Josh Beckett was not himself. We talk about Dice-K’s nibbling. Well, Beckett trumped him in the top of the first. – First of all, the inning would’ve ended if [...]
I want you all to understand that this in no way takes away from the Patriots effort and win. Mike Carey’s officiating crew absolutely is intimidated by Bill Belichick. It wasn’t the difference by a longshot, but it’s a nice luxury. Here are my final grades for the victory: Offense Line (B): They’re not exactly [...]
Here are 10 pregame notes worth mentioning: 1. The Angels are the first team since 1931 to win 100 games with a 100-RBI or 30-HR player. 2. In case you were wondering about successful playoff experience, the Angels have five players (Garret Anderson, John Lackey, Francisco Rodriguez, Scot Shields and Chone Figgins) who were members [...]
San Fran’s just not good, and the emotion the Niners rode early has been washed away. Two even (truly awful) QBs and the Pats’ personnel is simply too much better around them. Rodney Harrison’s interception stands for the beginning of the end for San Fran
First half grades … Like what I’m seeing, up 17-14
Posted in Hector Longo, Patriots on Oct 5th, 2008 View Comments
Offense … Line (B) … They’re mauling the Niners in the box. The Matt Cassel sacks have been on him, holding the ball too long. Backs (C) … kevin Faulk saves this group again. Laurence Maroney continues the 3-second waltz every carry. Receivers (B+) … Truly, I would love to give these guys an A, [...]
Red Sox manager Terry Francona’s surprising move to put in Coco Crisp in place of J.D. Drew was explained before the game. “J.D. is physically doing pretty well. You know, I do think we have to recognize the fact that he’s played two games in a row, even though there’s a day off for the [...]
Down 14-7, you have to like the rhythm the Pats are developing on both sides of the ball. They’re pounding on the lighter niner linebackers and have settled in nicely, honing in on Frank Gore. Look for NE to take control before the half.
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