Coco Crisp and JJ Reddick just drove in 5 runs against Boston in two successive at-bats. Why can't we get guys like that?
Combined, they had 9 RBI coming into the game. No thanks...
Coco Crisp and JJ Reddick just drove in 5 runs against Boston in two successive at-bats. Why can't we get guys like that?
Listening to MLB radio yesterday morning the hosts said there are two teams in baseball that are automatic slump busters, the Padres and the Twins. Sometimes all it takes is beating up on a bad team to get the momentum going in your favor.And how about a 4 hit, ground ball laden 4-0 shutout by Jerome Williams to show some spark in the Angels' life! Williams? He was given up for dead years ago. I was not in favor of them signing him. Hopefully I was wrong and he has something to contribute this season. Congrats to him.
I beleive it is the 2nd longest stretch in MLB history for a pitcher to go between shutout victories.
No wonder the Dodgers had such a strong start. Two series against the Padres in the first week of the season.Listening to MLB radio yesterday morning the hosts said there are two teams in baseball that are automatic slump busters, the Padres and the Twins. Sometimes all it takes is beating up on a bad team to get the momentum going in your favor.
Sorry Ice, but the Twins are a bad team.
That certainly helped them. They have also beat the teams with winning records so far as well.No wonder the Dodgers had such a strong start. Two series against the Padres in the first week of the season.
AntAltMike said:Becket matched his career high pitch count of 126 on Sunday. Now he is stiff and will miss his next start.
Jered Weaver no hits the Twins tonight in Anaheim
That was a different time, pre Sparky Anderson and how he made the Reds successful. Bob Gibson and Mickey Lolich were iron men. I saw Lolich and somebody else start and go into the 14th inning in a scoreless game.I just understand pitchers these days. The baseball player is supposed to be bigger, stronger and healthier..and I see that with everyday players...but not starting pitchers. I remember reading a stat that Bob Gibson had over 20 complete games quite a few times in his career. I could be wrong, but now adays, you rarely get a starter with more than 5 in one season.