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[Mr. Enigma]

I'm a big believer in momentum and how fast it can be killed after watching the Braves in 2009.

The Braves went on a 15-2 run in September to nearly chase down the Rockies. They were 2 games back with only 6 to go.

The Braves lost that game with Diaz (the tying run) getting picked off third with the bases loaded to fall 3 games back with 5 left. They lost the final 5 games in a row, including a 4-game sweep by the Nationals.

Blowing a 4-run lead in the 9th is just as big a kick in the pants. It's hard to come back from a loss like this when you're chasing someone.

Also, La Russa has completely destroyed his bullpen and they don't have any off days left. The workload on Jason Motte and everyone else finally showed up today.

They've also been making errors every game and not paying for them until today.

 

[darkside31337]

Zorilla! Sick shot.

Colon is seriously awful.

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

I can't tell if Colon is trying to lose or trying to win. Either way he's terrible.

He's only got one bag of magic platelets left, gotta save it for the postseason.

 

[Malo]

Bartolo making sure the rays win tonight.

 

[RBH]

EXCITING! THRILLING! THRILLING! THRILLINGTHRILLINGTHRILLING!! OH BAH GAWD SKITTLES!!!!

EXCITING! THRILLING! THRILLING! THRILLINGTHRILLINGTHRILLING!! OH BAH GAWD SKITTLES!!!!

EXCITING! THRILLING! THRILLING! THRILLINGTHRILLINGTHRILLING!! OH BAH GAWD SKITTLES!!!!

:lol :lol :lol

 

[darkside31337]

Matt Moore with 7 strikeouts through the first 3 innings.

AAA lineup or not this is some fun stuff.

 

[Y2Kev]

we're releasing scott proctor, right

 

[jman2050]

On second thought, clinching the division yesterday was good cause that means I can completely not care about this pounding.

 

[darkside31337]

Yankees must have been partying really hard last night. Jeter especially.

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

Derek Jeter, 100% committed to everything, including throwing a game.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

LOL, we're not even faking taking a dive today...

 

[Y2Kev]

ITS SCOTT PROCTOR

 

[darkside31337]

Haha. Scott Proctor is a living pinata.

 

[clemenx]

Fucking Rays, didn't had any of these runs for the last 2 games?

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Damn, Yanks want the Rays in the playoffs.

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

ITS SCOTT PROCTOR

Scott Proctor up to get some home runs in

 

[Malo]

we're releasing scott proctor, right

After we toss some games, yes.

On second thought maybe they should release him after this game.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Scott Proctor, the guy to throw out there if you want to lose!

 

[Celsior]

We made up for winning the past 3 games with a super lose!

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

How's Mariano feeling today? Maybe he's up for playing centerfield?

 

[darkside31337]

I wonder if the Red Sox would be interested in picking up Scott Proctor for the last week of the season.

 

[Malo]

How's Mariano feeling today? Maybe he's up for playing centerfield?

No! I heard he has great range out there.

 

[Y2Kev]

It's just amazing how superdone Scott Proctor is. Like absolutely nothing left.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

Also, La Russa has completely destroyed his bullpen and they don't have any off days left. The workload on Jason Motte and everyone else finally showed up today.

They've also been making errors every game and not paying for them until today.

Cards have been notorious in playing down to the level of competition so I wouldn't pencil them in for wins yet. Lousy defense and an overzealous manager means no game is safe. Thankfully, TLR hasn't tinkered with the lineup too much lately and for the time being, the bullpen is doing okay.

They're still in this but they need some help from PHI.

 

[JaskoX1]

Duncan and Fukudome are quickly become my favorite outfielders.

What ah catch.

We need to sign both asap.

Spoiler

Along with Asdrubal.

Dome is one of those vets. I would want on my team in the playoffs.

 

[hemtae]

Et tu Blue Jays?

 

[Malo]

Matt Moore just beasting on the Yankees' triple A lineup.

 

[darkside31337]

Leo Nunez has allegedly been playing under a false name and got busted for it. Allegedly.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

Leo Nunez has allegedly been playing under a false name and got busted for it. Allegedly.

woo, can't wait for all the colorful comments some entitled "fans" will fling his way. all I'll say is this as a man born in the island : "scouts" flash money to poor kids who will do anything for a chance at a better life.

 

[darkside31337]

Would have been nice if the Rays scored some of these runs yesterday.

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

Would have been nice if the Rays scored some of these runs yesterday.

They were playing the Yankees yesterday, not their non-union Mexican equivalent.

 

[darkside31337]

Should keep Moore around through the end of this game. No way he doesn't get 20+ strikeouts if he pitches all 9.

 

[Malo]

Brackman coming in, don't walk in runs please.

 

[darkside31337]

Moore done for the night and so am I. Good win Rays!

 

[RBH]

Ahead 6-2, the Cardinals walked three batters in helping the Mets take the lead. Willie Harris drew a walk to begin the inning and capped it with a tiebreaking, two-run single with two outs.

Harris, who played for the Braves in 2007, said Atlanta coach Terry Pendleton texted him, "Way to go."


http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310922124

 

[jman2050]

Oh crap Andrew Brackman is actually throwing MLB pitches.

And he's somehow doing better than Scott Proctor.

 

[Xplatformer]

Damn, Yanks want the Rays in the playoffs.

Uhm...do the Rays have a tie breaker over the Angels?

 

[Malo]

Oh crap Andrew Brackman is actually throwing MLB pitches.

And he's somehow doing better than Scott Proctor.

It doesn't take much to be better than Proctor.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

Uhm...do the Rays have a tie breaker over the Angels?

no the Angels just kill the Yanks.

 

[jman2050]

no the Angels just kill the Yanks.

I was so sure that the catharsis from the 2009 ALCS would allow me to watch Yankees/Angels games in relative peace from then on.

It hasn't helped. At all.

 

[Celsior]

Comeback!

 

[Malo]

Praise Jesus. I mean bad Jesus, bad.

 

[jman2050]

The Rays are going to blow a 13 run lead aren't they.

 

[McNei1y]

Yeaah 4 game sweep against Philly! I wish this were April... Dammit

At least theres still a chance for 500.

I'm actually very excited for this offseason since we're possibly a move or two away from being something good.

 

[Fenix]

Downs walks Lind on 4 pitches?

How does baseball happen?

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

Face it, the Cardinals are taking this thing.

Cardinals will be only 1 game back in 3 outs. They are leading 6-2 going into the 9th.

With this win, the Cardinals will be 12-2 in their last 14. Braves are 5-9 in their last 14. The Cardinals have gained 7 games on the Braves in 14 games.

Unless the Cardinals just flat out run out of gas and get whipped by the Cubs, it's over.

Holy shit, anti-jinx ftw.

 

[Malo]

Betances was nervous as hell out there.

 

[Joey Fox]

Yeaah 4 game sweep against Philly! I wish this were April... Dammit

At least theres still a chance for 500.

I'm actually very excited for this offseason since we're possibly a move or two away from being something good.

Chances of the Nats ending with a winning record are now around 5%. Last homestand!

Excitement!

 

[darkside31337]

According to Elias, Matt Moore is the first pitcher ever to strike out at least 11 hitters in 5 innings or less versus the Yankees.

And Moore's 11 strikeouts are most by an AL pitcher in his first major league start since Tim Hudson had 12 for OAK on 6-8-99. Moore did it in 5 innings.

 

[Fenix]

Perfect finish.