Laley23
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Oct 18, 2010 9:32pm
mhs95_06;524499 wrote:Those ABs in the 4th by Swisher and Teixiera that took 17 pitches and resulted in a K and a walk pretty much make it an improbability that Lee will get a complete game!
But he can easily throw 22 pitches in the next 2 innings. The fact that he goes 1-2-3 so often is what allows him to stay in so long.
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mhs95_06
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Oct 18, 2010 9:51pm
Ump gave Pettitte a key strike on one that was really outside to Hamilton on the 1-0 pitch with a runner at 1st.
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mhs95_06
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Oct 18, 2010 9:54pm
I think Hamilton did "drop his head", as they were saying, on his HR in the 1st!
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mhs95_06
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Oct 18, 2010 10:00pm
Which closer will get the chance to save the game?
karen lotz
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Oct 18, 2010 10:24pm
mhs95_06;524521 wrote:Which closer will get the chance to save the game?
Neither. I don't think Washington can take Lee out can he?
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mhs95_06
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Oct 18, 2010 10:26pm
Ump badly misses the first pitch to A-Rod to lead off the 7th. Clearly a strike and not called as such. He grounds out though.
Laley23
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Oct 18, 2010 10:26pm
karen lotz;524545 wrote:Neither. I don't think Washington can take Lee out can he?
Honestly, I let Lee go as long as he is pitching well. Pitch count be damned.
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mhs95_06
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Oct 18, 2010 10:31pm
Thru 7 innings Lee with 109 pitches and Pettitte with 110. But the two big runs in favor of Lee.
Laley23
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Oct 18, 2010 10:33pm
Lee doesnt come out of this game if I am Ron Washington. Granted, that is if he still is pitching well. If he gets in trouble its a different story. But he isnt coming out because of some stupid pitch count.
karen lotz
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Oct 18, 2010 10:37pm
Yeah I actually think he was too quick with the hook in game 1 with Wilson. Then he panicked and started playing musical relievers.
Laley23
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Oct 18, 2010 10:39pm
karen lotz;524572 wrote:Yeah I actually think he was too quick with the hook in game 1 with Wilson. Then he panicked and started playing musical relievers.
yep. Unless you plan on going 3 days rest with these guys (which I wouldnt cause you want Lee for a game 7) than who cares if they throw 103 or 125 pitches???
Ironman92
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Oct 18, 2010 10:46pm
Lee is off the chart.
He stays in if he wants to stay in.....he's more than earned it.
Few stress pitches.
He stays in if he wants to stay in.....he's more than earned it.
Few stress pitches.
KR1245
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Oct 18, 2010 10:46pm
Just mowing em down.
Ironman92
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Oct 18, 2010 10:46pm
as Smoltzy steals my terminology....lol
Ironman92
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Oct 18, 2010 10:47pm
13 K and never cracks 93 and really doesn't have much movement....goodness he is beyond pinpoint
Laley23
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Oct 18, 2010 10:49pm
Ironman92;524588 wrote:13 K and never cracks 93 and really doesn't have much movement....goodness he is beyond pinpoint
...and he just never throws what you expect/guess. How many 2 seam fastballs have been thrown for a called 3rd strike. Or a change-up at 2-0 (not that he has had a 2-0 count), or a first pitch curve.
Just ridiculous right now. Lee better not be taken out. Whats the difference between 120 pitches and whatever he ends up at?
Ironman92
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Oct 18, 2010 10:50pm
I bet Ron Washinton would appreciate the Rangers scoring about 5 this inning.
If it stays 2-0....Lee cannot come out. Washington is an 80's throwback guy....not too mention...what would Nolan do?
If it stays 2-0....Lee cannot come out. Washington is an 80's throwback guy....not too mention...what would Nolan do?
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mhs95_06
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Oct 18, 2010 10:50pm
122 pitches and the last hitter was a K and Lee's still topped out at 93 on both the last two!
karen lotz
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Oct 18, 2010 10:52pm
Laley23;524589 wrote:Whats the difference between 120 pitches and whatever he ends up at?
I would say roughly the number of pitches he ends up at - 120.
Ironman92
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Oct 18, 2010 10:52pm
It's just hard to believe over a 3 game stretch no one can guess right and make good contact on any pitch of any count.
Teams would make better contact off of a cannon.
Teams would make better contact off of a cannon.
karen lotz
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Oct 18, 2010 10:52pm
Start throwing haymakers?Ironman92;524593 wrote:I bet Ron Washinton would appreciate the Rangers scoring about 5 this inning.
If it stays 2-0....Lee cannot come out. Washington is an 80's throwback guy....not too mention...what would Nolan do?
Ironman92
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Oct 18, 2010 10:52pm
LIUTL
Laley23
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Oct 18, 2010 10:53pm
karen lotz;524598 wrote:I would say roughly the number of pitches he ends up at - 120.
I pinned you or Wes to make that comment. lol
Ironman92
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Oct 18, 2010 10:53pm
sorry lotz...you are going to have to explain that one to me
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mhs95_06
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Oct 18, 2010 10:54pm
The worst thing for the Rangers is to have a long inning and not score.