Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Post-Game 57 Thread: Now Yasiel Him

DODGERS 9, PADRES 7

In only his second game in the majors, Yasiel Puig dazzled. Puig went 3 for 4 with two monster home runs, one to left and the other to right, and 5 RBI. The ensuing Puigasm sent ripples through the sports world and twittersphere, where "Viva Puig" began to trend nationwide.

Some other players did some stuff, but most of us can't remember that through the fog of amazement brought by Puig. Let's face it: Dodger fans were way overdue for some offensive excitement. Enjoy this ride while it lasts.


UPDATE: SoSG Nomo has suggested referring to Puig as Brute 66. Make it stick.

photos: Dodgers

22 comments:

Orel said...

Puig totally failed to hit for the cycle.

Paul said...

Sign more Puigs!!!

karen said...

Could this be the second coming of
Fernandomania?

Puigmania. I can dig it.

spank said...

Puig is no turkey.

spank said...

Dusty's math doesn't add up. 2 for 3 a triple short of a cycle?

Dusty Baker said...

You're right it doesn't. Sorry in a hurry.

Dusty Baker said...

^Fixed

Orel said...

What, you guys read this stuff?

Dusty Baker said...

No shit. I didn't even think Spanky could count.

spank said...

Snap!

Pride of Dong said...

How many custom 66 puig jerseys will be at the stadium this weekend?

Dusty Baker said...

@Dong

No kidding. I've already got an old tee shirt and a black magic marker trying to make my own.

Orel said...

David Vassegh ‏@THEREAL_DV 20s

Puig was very guarded with his words after the game. Very humble #puigwatch2013

Hideo Nomo said...

Brute 66.

Orel said...

Dylan Hernandez ‏@dylanohernandez 2m

Josh Beckett has been shut down for four weeks.

Orel said...

Is that what we're going with, Gnomes? Dig it.

Hideo Nomo said...

Yeah. I threw it out on Twitter. Hope it sticks.

Hideo Nomo said...

Josh Beckett has been broken down for three years.

MR.F said...

"A triple short of a cycle, Puig went 3 for 4 with two monster home runs, one to left and the other to right, and 5 RBI."

So wasn't Puig a triple and a single short of a cycle?

Fred's Brim said...

@Gnomes - I dig it too

Manimal from the game thread is good too

Alex Cora said...

I seriously lost my shit when he hit that opposite field homerun. I was on the floor convulsing. I need help.

rbnlaw said...

It's just good to be excited about this team again. . .


until they drop 4 to the stinkin Bravos and their stereotypical salute.