Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Game 113 Thread: August 6 @ Cardinals, 5p

Derek Lowe (8-9, 3.70) vs. Joel Pineiro (3-5, 5.04).

COMMENTS: After last night's twice-rain-delayed in-and-out heartbreak! of a game, the Dodgers find themselves 2.5 games behind the Diamondbacks. (The Diamondbacks: Kings of August?) Derek "Who Needs Run Support?" Lowe goes for the Dodgers, Joel Pineiro for the Cardinals. Pineiro is said to be currently struggling, so let's hope Manny Ramirez is licking his chops and James Loney is preparing not to hit into more double plays.

127 comments:

Orel said...

Kemp, CF
Ethier, RF
Martin, C
Ramirez, LF
Loney, 1B
Blake, 3B
Ozuna, 2B
Berroa, SS
Lowe, P

More range, less bat at second. Shouldn't Ethier or Martin be behind Manny?

Orel said...

2-0 Pirates in the 8th. Jeff Karstens is throwing a perfect game.

QuadSevens said...

Karstens also has two hits and scored a run. GO BUCS!

QuadSevens said...

No-No broken up by Chris Young with a double to deep left in the bottom of the 8th. Next batter grounds out to end the inning.

Still 2-0 Bucs.

Steve Sax said...

Pierre sits for a second straight game...is Torre reading Simers' Page 2?

All Joe Torre has ever tried to be is Joe Torre.

StolenMonkey86 said...

If Manny hits a double or homer every time up, Loney can't ground into a double play. Barring that, Larry Bowa needs to distract the pitcher and force a balk.

QuadSevens said...

D'Backs lost. Time to show D'Lowe some run support and get a game back in D'West.

Orel said...

Juan Pierre's middle name? D'Vaughn.

Erin said...

I learned Juan's middle name last year, and subsequently used it in as many blog posts as I could.

It's just so...perfect.

Orel said...

It's probably the coolest thing about him.

Steve Sax said...

Juan Pierre: whose OPS is as small as the asterisk in his middle name.

Steve Sax said...

The Pet Shop Boys are big fans of tonight's starting pitcher for the Cardinals.

Rhonda said...

What kind of stupid blog is this. A Dodger blogger wearing opposing attire. Tasteless

Orel said...

I don't get it, Sax.

QuadSevens said...

I need to get Mario Kart Wii soon. That game is loads of fun!

Loney Fan said...

Don't forget the steering wheel Quad. It's cheap and worth it. Makes the game that much more fun.

Orel said...

Loney Fan. Whoa.

Eric Karros said...

Hi folks!

Eric Karros said...

I don't get it either, Sax.

karina said...

Eric, i thought you couldn't look more handsome with your avatar. I gotta say the A's uniform really suited you.

I don't get it either, Sax.

karina said...

Before i make up my mind, i'd love to see you on blue/red Cub. Though i adore white, dark green and burnt yellow.

Orel said...

Hey Karros, you have the A's picture in the comments and the Cubs picture in your profile. How'd you do that?

Orel said...

I really hope Ethier has a good game tonight. Can't let Torre think starting him is a mistake.

Eric Karros said...

I'm changing...

Orel said...

So much for that scoring-in-the-first-inning thing.

Pineiro's Gameday photo makes him look like Drama from Entourage. A little.

Orel said...

How are things at LogOfaFrog?

Eric Karros said...

Yeah sorry I haven't been posting much recently. LogOfaFrog is taking up all my time, as I'm sure you can imagine.

Eric Karros said...

So what's the verdict, Karina? Red, blue, or green?

Orel said...

Pujols advances to second on a single. Where did Kemp throw there?

Loney Fan said...

This has just been fantastic baseball by the Dodgers so far. I think our patience at the plate is the most impressive.

Orel said...

I vote for green, as it is the cheesiest of the three.

Eric Karros said...

Loney fan, it's hard to read your comments while trying not to look at your photo.

Loney Fan said...

Sorry, I forgot about that. I changed it yesterday to coincide with a comment left on another blog. It's a pretty shabby job also, as I only had Microsoft Paint to work with at the time.

karina said...

Handsome in any way. A's makes your eyes stand, but your complexion looks better in Cubs uniform, you looked very young and sweet in red.

I vote for green.

Loney Fan said...

MANNY!!!!!!

karina said...

Manny HR!

Orel said...

MANNY!

karina said...

By the way Orel, i saw you on Sunday or Monday, looking tres chic!

Eric Karros said...

Manny!!!

Loney fan, I'm only reading the left side of your comments. To me your last one read:

"Sorry, I forgot yesterday to left on another job also, work with"

Orel said...

Where did you see me, Karina?

Eric Karros said...

Flattery will get you everywhere. Green it is!

karina said...

On ESPN. You had a beautiful pink tie.

Loney Fan said...

Better Eric?

Orel said...

C'mon Berroa, let's get Lowe out of the way this inning.

Orel said...

Now I'm a Loney Fan fan!

Orel said...

Wow! Berroa delivers and then some! 2-1 Dodgers!

karina said...

Berroa with a RBI triple!

Eric Karros said...

LF - now I'm not reading your comments at all. Just looking at the picture.

Loney Fan said...

Berroa! Awesome!

Thanks Orel, I'm off to class

Go Dodgers

karina said...

It's not flattery at all. You were very handsome when you were a player.

Orel said...

Karina with the silver tongue today! I know where to go for an ego boost!

Eric Karros said...

She complimented me first.

Orel said...

Yeah, but I had a beautiful pink tie.

Orel said...

What the heck just happened there? Anyone watching on TV?

Orel said...

Kemp with the ground-rule double!

karina said...

I saw it. Izturiz had an infield hit, Ozuna threw to King James and he did a sweet throw to home, where my son tagged Lopez for a mile.

Orel said...

Andre advances Kemp to third!

Orel said...

One on, two out for Manny....

Eric Karros said...

Ok gotta go, at least for now. Gotta start working through all that LogOfaFrog email...

karina said...

Before you go, i'm just saying the truth (both of you). And yep, if you haven't noticed i always try to look on the nice side.

karina said...

Manny's on fire, RBI single!

Orel said...

Well, at least Manny is making sure Loney doesn't GIDP.

karina said...

King James made a nice defensive play earlier.

Orel said...

Isn't that two wild pitches for Lowe so far?

karina said...

Can i say i hate Ludwick with all the strength and passion of my heart again?

karina said...

Lowe indeed has two wild pitches tonight.

karina said...

Orel, heartbreak seems to be yesterday's and today's keyword.

karina said...

Now my countryman and ex-Dodger should GIDP.

karina said...

Izturis singled. Men on first and second, no outs.

Loney Fan said...

Lowe needs to settle down in a hurry

karina said...

Rancho Ardiendo. One out. Pujols is at home plate.

karina said...

Pujols with Rancho Ardiendo:

364 AVG, 4 Grand Slams.

karina said...

Pujols has 5 Grand Slams at the moment. Yep, definitely, heartbreak is a very good good word.

Loney Fan said...

Manny certainly has his work cut out for him now.

Loney Fan said...

I've seen this before. Good thing Penny is coming back right as we are about to find out that Lowe is injured.

karina said...

Ludwick with another homer...

Loney Fan said...

1 for 9 hitting in front of Manny tonight, and he drove in a run off of it.

karina said...

That stat is not good for Ethier. I hope he can improve or we have to endure Pierre starting for a couple of weeks.

Loney Fan, what class are you on?

Steve Sax said...

Whoops, SORRY about that last comment a couple of hours ago. Let me try that again (too many youtube windows open at once, I got mixed up):

Pet Shop Boys love the Cardinals' starting pitcher.

Steve Sax said...

Loneyfan, your new avatar rocks.

karina said...

Steve, you're the only one who hasn't changed your avatar. Aren't you tired of Dodger blue?

karina said...

edit: haven't.

Steve Sax said...

Karina, I'm not changing my avatar until I get a chance to meet you, in person.

karina said...

Those are fighting words. You've got a few months to figure out your new avatar.

Loney Fan said...

I am currently in INDA 410: Individuals, Groups, Organizations, and Alliances (Business School) every Wednesday from 6-10pm after work.

karina said...

Troncoso had Pujols 2-0. He finally earned a walk.

Loney Fan said...

The professor is a Dodger fan so I am permitted to watch the game while in class as long as I keep him updated.

Eric Karros said...

Sax - your linking mistake gave us all some unsolicited insight into your YouTube surfing habits.

karina said...

I like your teacher a lot. I used to do the same thing, only i used to hear the game from the radio.

Eric Karros said...

But be thankful. It could have been worse.

Eric Karros said...

LF, tell your professor to join the puzzle competition.

Eric Karros said...

Come to think of it, Karina I didn't see you in yesterday's puzzle dialogue

Steve Sax said...

Karina, those aren't fighting words, they're meeting words! When are you coming???

Loney Fan said...

Eric, I don't need anymore competition. I already missed the last two puzzles and Jose is destroying right now.

Steve Sax said...

Kemp gets one run in the seventh, but Ethier strands him. 8-4 Cards.

karina said...

Eric, this has been a hell of a week.

Steve, i might be over there next spring (if something goes as planned)

karina said...

Has someone else noticed Berroa indeed has falshes of brilliance?

karina said...

edit:flashes

Eric Karros said...

That's true, you also missed the last one LF.

What happened this week Karina?

Steve Sax said...

100!

karina said...

A couple of unexpected design freelance jobs. I'm about to finish the layout for a book, so it gets ready to print.. and a little bit of personal downs.

Eric Karros said...

Sorry to hear that Karina

karina said...

Love Beimel. He k'ed Ankiel.

I'll be fine, i admit i'm sad but i'll manage to be my usual self as soon as possible.

karina said...

Schumacher with the RBI single. Dodgers 3, Cardinals 9

Eric Karros said...

Ok, I hope so Karina!

Anyhow I have to go now folks. Good night to all -

Loney Fan said...

Sorry the Dodgers are not helping Karina

karina said...

Thanks Eric, i will.

Loney Fan, in spite these games have been shamefully heartbreaking, they entertain me, so i'm designing, while writing here and watching gameday. Keeps me busy.

karina said...

I had Lowe and all baby blue starting on fantasy. That's not good.

karina said...

King James RBI double!

Loney Fan said...

Well I'm glad it helps then. I do enjoy class a lot more when I can watch the Dodgers on the internet.

Steve Sax said...

Why is Sweeny in the on deck circle???!!!

karina said...

Blake with the RBI double, Dodgers 6-Cardinals 9

Loney Fan said...

Sweeney is the shining beacon of Torrey's mismanagement

karina said...

I don't get what's going on the field.

karina said...

It seems they didn't announce Sweeney as pinch-hitter, but he ended up at the plate anyway. Then, the Cardinals pitching couach headed to the mound.

Joe Torre is discussing something but it's not clear what's going on.

karina said...

Steve, Kent replaces Sweeney as pinch-hitter, but i still can't get what happened.

karina said...

On the TV, they say Torre just wasted an extra hitter.

I say he saved an out.

karina said...

Forget it, Kent struck out. Blake at second. No outs.

Loney Fan said...

If we don't do something in the ninth our score tonight is going to be a palindrome.

0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0

karina said...

As interesting as it could be, i'd rather see them winning.

Loney Fan said...

Agreed

karina said...

Pierre gets a walk as pinch-hitter. Baby blue coming!, no outs.

karina said...

Ethier has four groundouts tonight...

karina said...

and strikes out...

karina said...

Game over. Night, everyone!

It'd a minor miracle if Ethier starts tomorrow.

Loney Fan said...

Goodnight all! Hello Juan Pierre

Orel said...

Another too-little-too-late effort, I see.

We'll get them tomorrow...sigh.