One home run apiece as Rays edge Yanks, 3-2
by Travis G on Jul 30, 2010 10:25 PM EDT
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Each team had four hits. Each team scored in one inning. Each team scored on exactly one hit. The difference was that Tampa had two runners on while the Yanks had one.
Derek Jeter led off the game with a single. Nick Swisher followed with a blast to right on the first pitch he saw. The Yankees would not score again.
It took Tampa until the sixth before getting on the board. A single and walk set it up for Matt Joyce who launched a high fastball over the wall in right. That was the final score, 3-2.
Phil Hughes was pretty much cruising until the sixth, and because of one bad pitch took the loss. Wade Davis, on the other hand, got better as the game progressed, allowing just two hits after the first inning.
A-Rod continues to press. He looked to be over-swinging in an 0-4 effort. Last seven games: .207 BA, 2 XBH, 1 BB.
On the bright side, Joba had probably his best outing of the year, throwing two perfect frames.
Play of the Game: ugh (-43%).
Comment of the Game: Kevin L, because everyone needs a hug sometimes.
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I'm not angry.
Rays are a good team. It was two gladiators gladiating it out!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jul 30, 2010 10:27 PM EDT reply actions
I'm pretty annoyed
They lost a game they easily should have had.. but understood that the Rays are clearly the 2nd best team in MLB right now.
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
man
pros: we started scoring early
phil was nasty
no bus for joba
cons: aside from the first two runs, no offense
NO 600
THAT ONE FREAKIN’ PITCH!!!!!
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"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
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-1 for posting a comment twice
Just kidding :)
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by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow -43% for the play of the game
Ouch.
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
The Rays are the second best team in baseball
We’re probably expected to go 1-2 and lose this series, but still, it makes you want to sweep all the more.
I really hope they don't sweep us
I doubt they will, though
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
CC and MB i like our chances
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
Who knows anymore
Just keep producing Ardo!
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
thats the thing
he’s not producing like he should. .207 in his last seven games with just two extra base hits? I know he’s still driving guys in, but the sooner this 600th home run is hit and out of the way, the better. Then he can be relieved of it and get hot again, because he was on a roll before this HR drought because of 600.
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot"-Kobe Bryant
Have you noticed that he has grounded out to SS/3B at least 15 times?
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
yea
and he’s fouled off/popped up really good pitches to hit too. That one in the ninth was right down the middle of the plate. If he’s right that ball goes over the right center field wall. 2 weeks ago, that ball goes over the right center field wall. Today? Sky high pop up to Carlos Pena.
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot"-Kobe Bryant
tough game
Hopefully this 600 thing gets over sooner than later, because you can see that he’s pressing and he’s frustrated now. It was clear today. How often do you see him arguing with an ump? He just doesn’t usually do stuff like that. And in the ninth he missed a perfect pitch to hit right down the middle of the plate.
He’s pressing. Hopefully he gets it done with (tomorrow please?) and then it’ll be a huge relief for him and he probably will get hot after that. But 600 is getting in the way for him.
Joba was outstanding today. Looked nasty. Hopefully that continues.
So the Yankees acquired Berkman and Austin Kearns, apparently. That probably pushes white CC back to Scranton, unfortunately. Bench is really solid now, with Cervelli, Pena, Thames, and Kearns. Kearns gives them a solid defensive outfielder with some speed, and he’s not an awful hitter either. He’s a solid, all around player and he’ll be good to have on the bench.
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot"-Kobe Bryant
I'm officially giving up on comment of the game
I will never get it
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
I gave up last month
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot"-Kobe Bryant
Isn't it depressing?
Like I’m actually disturbed that I commented about 250 times today and didn’t even get selected for a comment of the game… I’m crushed.
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
I remember that! I felt bad haha. Kevin L’s comment of the game stemmed off of a comment OF MINE! He should be thanking me because I gave him an assist tonight
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
It wouldn't feel as special though
It will be the best day of PSA when I get a COTG
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
It's like catching a foul ball/home run.
It feels great.
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jul 30, 2010 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks for rubbing it in sir
Just so you know, I HAVE caught a foul ball before, so I know what that feels like. lol
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot"-Kobe Bryant
So have I.
June 11th, 1997 hit by Bernie Williams.
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jul 30, 2010 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I like how you remembered the date
No sarcasm
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah
mine came August 8th 2009, hit by Dustin Pedroia.
Just so you know, I have no idea where the ball currently is. That shows how much I cared for it lol.
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot"-Kobe Bryant
Was that the game CC dominated and we won like 5-2?
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
yea CC pitched
he was great. It was the day after the 15 inning A-Rod walkoff game.
Saturday game I believe.
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot"-Kobe Bryant
Yup
I was on vacation where I currently am now in Massachusetts.. that was such a great 4 days for me to be here. I was obnoxious with my apparel.
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I remember being in Boston with my dad
who for reasons best known to himself decided to take me to a playoff game at Fenway during the 1999 ALCS. We got a ton of taunts, but of course we went to game five and watched the Yankees clinch in front of those Boston fans.
I’ve been to Fenway only once since then. The place is cramped, smells bad, and is a complete dump. Awful place to see a ballgame- my opinion of course.
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot"-Kobe Bryant
Edg, you’ve got no idea what that means.
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by Lord Duggan on Jul 30, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
yep
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
Your time will come bro. I pick them when it’s my thread, and I’m easily bribe-able.
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by Lord Duggan on Jul 30, 2010 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Duggan, you are the man!
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
oh dear
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
I'll give you a small pie!!!
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot"-Kobe Bryant
I saw it
is that Tex getting pied?
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot"-Kobe Bryant
Indeed
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
ah a game where A-Rod hit a home run
Would be nice if he would repeat it within the next, you know, month. Preferably tomorrow. Preferably before he gets to 100 RBI.
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot"-Kobe Bryant
Mrs. Cervelli has a killer blueberry muffin recipe
Maybe SHE can bribe you…
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah......
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
dont worry you'll get it
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
+1
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
i'll raise this pie with this pie
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, I can't format for my life
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope lol
I’ll do that when I have the patience
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll look into it
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Reply fail
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
.323 OBP
is below average for a decent ballplayer
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
one at a time
- idk where you got .323 from. his OBP in the last 7 gms is .250.
- even if it was .323, that’s sub-par for anyone, never mind Arod
- and lastly, RBI are a poor way to measure a hitter’s value
zing
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 31, 2010 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Alright, if I comment at my normal rate, what comes first?
Edgware’s 10000th comment
Arod’s 600th home run
Your 10000th
I noticed that earlier
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Your 10,000th
Hey you and me are close in comments lol. Both of us about 2,000 comments away from being 1/4 of the way to Free’s total LOL
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot"-Kobe Bryant
You will never catch Free.. even if he didn't post for 12 months
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 31, 2010 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Alright I'm out folks
I’ll be driving home from MA by myself so I’ll be listening to the game on the radio tomorrow night. Have a great weekend everyone!
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
see ya
do try bidding for CoG again
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
i call divine intervention
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
notice in this gif TIME STOOD STILL
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
2 - 0
in my favor
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
for now that is
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
meh
win tomorrow, ok?
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by bestbostonsports on Jul 30, 2010 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
we will try milady
QUITTER'S PEOPLE UNITED # 3
win/loss records do not matter when you have a magnificent bastard
"If my players don't start producing there'll be more fireworks around here by the Fourth of July than anyone can imagine." The Boss (1982)
"The next time you drive me to the wall, I'll throw you over it."
"What do you mean try? If I want to fire you, I'll fire you." (on martin)
By the way... just saw the replay of the Pena play
Anyone other than Posada would have beaten that… ultimate palm to the face.
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
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