A’s 5, Twins 2 (A’s lead the series, 2-0)
I think Mark Kotsay’s 7th inning single-turned-2-run-HR is still rolling around.
Though I wouldn’t go as far as the SF Chronicle’s Bruce Jenkins in claiming “(Torii) Hunter’s reputation is shattered,” it’s no small bummer to think this might’ve been the classic HR-swiper’s last game in the Baggydome.
Someone please tell me I didn’t hear Rick Sutcliffe call Marco Scutaro the A’s MVP. I mean, I could’ve imagined it. Perhaps he meant Marco Pirroni.
Nice work by Shawn Green, Jose Valentin and Captain Red Ass : Lt. Dangle and J.D. Drew were just thrown out at home on the same play. A subsequent Marlon Anderson double down the third base line scored Russell Martin, and the Dodgers have a 1-0 lead in top of the 2nd.
oh man…that little league 2 homeplate tag out was the best thing that’s happened in baseball all year. the original camera angle where jd drew slides in out of nowhere right into lo duca’s glove is priceless.
agreed. as the minority Dodgers fan posting comments here, though, i have to say that the string of obscenities i put together was nowhere near as good as this:
before ESPN cut over to the dodgers / mets game, the camera / mic was on kotsay as he went down the handshake line saying “COME ON LET’S DO THIS SHIT, LET’S TAKE CARE OF IT, LET’S GO HOME AND DO THIS SHIT RIGHT HERE.” that’s right, kotsay. do that shit.
an A’s / Dodgers World Series would be a treat with the White Sox out of it. on that note, between joe morgan / whoever else is calling the dodgers/mets game for espn, nobody could come up with one of the best examples of a “two out at home” tag, that being carlton fisk’s tagging out two anonymous (i.e. i don’t know who they are) Yankees out at home in a game in 1985.
Someone explain to me why Pedro Feliciano is in a playoff game in the 4th inning?
Did Maine’s arm just fall off?
P.F. came in during the top of the 5th.
I like the move. Mets’ BP depth is worth flashing, esp. when there’s every chance Maine might have to come back on short rest and/or through long relief if Oliver Perez walks the entire planet in a few days.
I’m not sure if I agree with Steve Phillips’ assessment of Michael Tucker being a key acquisition. “2 for 12 in pinch hit situations” murmured Gary Thorne, perhaps, undermining Phillips in an oh so low key manner
I thought it was odd to bring in P.F. given that Lofton had struck out twice against Maine.
But, P.F. promptly struck him out, Bradford did his job, and Mota looked great for inning #1. We’ll see how Mota fares for inning #2.
I’m not sure I understand batting Mota with the bases loaded, but on the other hand — the bullpen options fpr the 7th inning would have been Heilman (for 2 innings), Oliver Perez, Darren Oliver, Roberto Hernandez, and Royce Ring. So maybe it’s better to assume Mota can do two innings and a 3 run lead is enough.
Me and my big fucking mouth.
here’s to hoping delgado lines one into beltran’s face at 1st.
whoa! misplaced astro rage.
Curious- What is Brad Penny doing coming out of the Dodgers pen? ( I just tuned in Bottom 8th)
I have no idea, but it’s proved to be a horrible move. Doesn’t help that Hirschbeck squeezed his nuts, though, after letting Lowe and Maine have the run of the black.
re : Penny : sore back supposedly ruled him out of starting. Amazing to think LA might be down, 1-0 tonight and they’ve already exhausted Lowe and Penny until Game 5.
Lowe has a rubber arm; he can come out of the pen on short rest. I like how you guys are desperately trying to pretend that the Mets are deep in pitching…and that the Dodgers are not.
I like how you guys are desperately posting Mets comments in a thread about the A’s/Twins game! Where’s the love for Mr. My Shit Don’t Work In The Playoffs?
Rog, both the Mets and Dodgers are a little lacking in the pitching dept. Beimel was very conspicous by his absence today. I’ll admit I’m super paranoid about Kuo’s start tomorrow, but we’re talking about a guy with a 2006 record of 1-5.
According to Carolyn Hughes, Lowe has a rubber cock. Though I grant you that’s an easy mistake to make.
Terrific result for the Amazins today, but only the most stoned optimist can see them winning a world series with a rotation of Maine/Glavine/Traschel/Perez.
that’s something the a’s used to do to lose division series. 4 of em. you think the baseball tonight guys will pick the twins for game 3?
spiral, thank jehovah (and you) someone actually wants to discuss the a’s game this thread was about.
Oakland’s 9 game losing streak in series clinchers is on the line Friday. I like the A’s chances, even if you are blowing off Billy Beane’s olive branch / invitation to throw out the first pitch. I’d say something about your twisted sense of priorities, but we’ll save it for another day.
gerard, don’t think beane likes me much after i heckled him about liking the hold steady. did i see you catch a foul ball tonight?