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BR1986FB
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May 8, 2011 10:39am
royal_k;762366 wrote:IMO it was more of good at bats for the Tribe. Weaver has good off speed stuff and tries to get you to swing at it out of the strike zone. That's how he gets his Ks. The Tribe was very patient and made him come into the strike zone. But, he was frustrated too after giving up the two 0-2 walks in a row. You could see it in his body language.
WKNR had Laporta on the other day and R&R were discussing how the Tribe batters were working opposing pitchers deep into the count hence getting to their bullpen early. Laporta said that when you are seeing the ball better you can afford to let strikes go by and wait for "your pitch."
wes_mantooth
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May 8, 2011 11:13am
If the Tribe can somehow pull it out today...this will be one of the best west coasters in recent memory.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 8, 2011 11:45am
wes_mantooth;762397 wrote:If the Tribe can somehow pull it out today...this will be one of the best west coasters in recent memory.
It's just nice to know they only have 1 more to go. I haven't paid much attention to the rest of the division's schedule but I feel like they have at least 2 more west coast trips to go.
Nice to see Verlander throw a no-hitter too. Anyone else realize the last time Verlander threw a no hitter, the Tribe won the division? Hopefully it's another good omen.
TBone14
Posts: 6,383
May 8, 2011 11:57am
Haren came back down to earth a bit in his last start in Boston. No reason he can't have a bad one today. Fausto has been terrible in day games though, hopefully he can buck that trend today.
OQB
Posts: 6,679
May 8, 2011 2:29pm
Let's Go Tribe
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 8, 2011 3:49pm
Good start for Fausto. Throwing strikes.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
May 8, 2011 3:57pm
Santana with a lead off walk, then Hafner looks at a fastball right down the middle to strike out.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
May 8, 2011 4:00pm
LaPorta is terrible on tying to hit balls way outside when he gets 2 strikes on him. Runners on the corners with 2 outs.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 8, 2011 4:00pm
Kearns finally helps the Tribe!!!! 
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
May 8, 2011 4:02pm
Kearns! 1-0 Tribe.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 8, 2011 4:03pm
It's going to be nice to see these guys play against weaker pitchers. How many singles have they hit since this west coast trip?
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
May 8, 2011 4:03pm
I don't really get why you're resting Hanahan or Brantley with an off day tomorrow. Not questioning Manny, just wondering.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 8, 2011 4:05pm
iclfan2;762537 wrote:I don't really get why you're resting Hanahan or Brantley with an off day tomorrow. Not questioning Manny, just wondering.
I was actually thinking the same thing. Though, from my own travel experiences, no matter how short...today is NOT an off day. Traveling is tough haha.
Not to mention, it is with 2 righties. I dont know the numbers for Haren, but with that splitter, I gotta believe that lefties hit him better.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
May 8, 2011 4:10pm
Fausto with 3 k's through 2. Starting strong.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
May 8, 2011 4:21pm
Haren has 6 k's through 3.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 8, 2011 4:35pm
The trivia question:
I go:
Nolan Ryan (obvious)
Vida Blue
Sam McDowell
Tom Seaver or Bob Gibson??? Maybe Gooden?
Im pretty sure the first 3 are correct, stuck on the 4th. Probably an obvious guy, Im not thinking of.
I go:
Nolan Ryan (obvious)
Vida Blue
Sam McDowell
Tom Seaver or Bob Gibson??? Maybe Gooden?
Im pretty sure the first 3 are correct, stuck on the 4th. Probably an obvious guy, Im not thinking of.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 8, 2011 4:36pm
iclfan2;762548 wrote:Haren has 6 k's through 3.
We are just working the pitch count. All part of the gameplan
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 8, 2011 4:44pm
Fausto is pitching well. Would like to see a few more runs though.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 8, 2011 4:46pm
BR1986FB;762565 wrote:Fausto is pitching well. Would like to see a few more runs though.
Thanks Grady ! 2-0 on a Sizemore dinger...
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 8, 2011 4:46pm
BR1986FB;762565 wrote:Fausto is pitching well. Would like to see a few more runs though.
Can you ask for a few more runs before every at bat for the Tribe please???
BOOM, Grady with the 401 foot HR (just clearing the 400 ft wall).
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
May 8, 2011 4:47pm
GRAAAADY! Solo homer - 2-0 Tribe
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september63
Posts: 5,789
May 8, 2011 4:55pm
Fausto usually pitches really well or gets knocked around early. His pitch count is down and throwing strikes. A complete game is not out of the question today, as I post this in the 5th inning.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 8, 2011 4:56pm
Need a double play here...
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
May 8, 2011 5:00pm
Whew way to get out of that inning Fausto. Nice throw out by Santana.
OQB
Posts: 6,679
May 8, 2011 5:01pm
Good game so far!