Kansas City Royals @ Texas Rangers Game Thread (4/19)

[alnorth]

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<tr> <td>TEX (5-7)</td> <td> 2 </td> <td> 1 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 2 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 6 </td><td> 7 </td><td> 0 </td></tr>
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2006 4.36 ERA 1.09 HR/9IP
2007 4.80 ERA 1.35 HR/9IP
2008 4.48 ERA 2.24 HR/9IP
2009 18.90 ERA 5.40 HR/9IP

Note to Royals management: Kyle Farnsworth is not a good pitcher

http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/v/mlb/teams/20080123/80x60/kan.gif

Kyle Davies 6IP 3R 3ER 5BB 8K
Hold, (3) Juan Cruz 0.2IP 0R 0ER 1BB 2K
Hold, (1) Ron Mahay 0.1IP 2R 0ER 0BB 0K
Blown Save, (1) Jamey Wright 1IP 0R 0ER 0BB 0K
Loss, (0-3) Kyle Farnsworth 0IP 1R 1ER 0BB 0K

VS.

http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/v/mlb/teams/20080123/80x60/tex.gif

Vicente Padilla 5IP 5R 5ER 1BB 5K
Jason Jennings 1.2IP 0R 0ER 1BB 2K
C.J. Wilson 1.1IP 0R 0ER 0BB 0K
Win, (1-0) Frank Francisco 1IP 0R 0ER 0BB 1K

Starting Lineups

KC

1. Coco Crisp, CF
2. Mike Aviles, SS
2. Tony Pena Jr, SS
3. David DeJesus, LF
4. Billy Butler, DH
5. Mark Teahen, 3B
6. Mike Jacobs, 1B
7. Alberto Callaspo, 2B
8. John Buck, C
9. Mitch Maier, RF

TEX

1. Ian Kinsler, 2B
2. Michael Young, 3B
3. Josh Hamilton, CF
4. Andruw Jones, DH
5. Hank Blalock, 1B
6. Nelson Cruz, RF
7. David Murphy, LF
8. Taylor Teagarden, C
8. Chris Davis, ph
8. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
9. Elvis Andrus, SS

[WilliamTheIrish]

Read in the paper today that on this day in 1984 Saberhagen made his first start. Snapped the Tigers 9 game winning streak to start the season.

That Tiger team started 35-5 or some ridiculous number like that. Swept us in the ALCS and then pounded the Padres in 5. Padres had one of my favorite Royals players of all time on that team. "Dirty" Kurt Bevaqua. He hit two homers in that series.

[alnorth]

Although Dayton Moore may have made a few mistakes recently that people like to point to, I still cant believe we got Kyle Davies for 2 months of Octavio Dotel. It's moves (or outright thefts) like that which could give us a chance this year.

The Braves wanted him for their push to try to win the NL East division, the injury-prone Dotel got hurt again less than 2 weeks after the trade, the Braves missed the playoffs by 5 games, and Kyle Davies broke out for us the very next year. The Braves are probably still kicking themselves for that one.

[DeezNutz]

Although Dayton Moore may have made a few mistakes recently that people like to point to, I still cant believe we got Kyle Davies for 2 months of Octavio Dotel. It's moves (or outright thefts) like that which could give us a chance this year.

The Braves wanted him for their push to try to win the NL East division, the injury-prone Dotel got hurt again less than 2 weeks after the trade, the Braves missed the playoffs by 5 games, and Kyle Davies broke out for us the very next year. The Braves are probably still kicking themselves for that one.

PHILADELPHIA - The Braves placed reliever Octavio Dotel on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder Friday, only a week and a half after acquiring him in a trade from the Kansas City Royals.

Beautiful.

http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/081107/sports_20070811041.shtml

[kcfanXIII]

i remember being pissed about the trade. every one was calling davies a AAAA player, and we hadn't seen soria yet. but in the end, we were all wrong. thank god.

[Hootie]

I love baseball.

[doomy3]

Hopefully Davies can throw another gem today

[Hootie]

The Royals pitching has been ridiculous...

They have easily the lowest ERA in the MLB.

[kcfanXIII]

Hopefully Davies can throw another gem today

he does, and i might start getting a little cocky. i already feel the game is over when i see the bullpen come in. well except for farnsworthless. kinda pisses me off, he's the number 40, and thats the number on the replica jersey they're giving away saturday.

[DeezNutz]

My 10,000 post brings memories of other moments of awesomeness:

http://blog.redbutton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/powerglove.jpg

[BWillie]

i remember being pissed about the trade. every one was calling davies a AAAA player, and we hadn't seen soria yet. but in the end, we were all wrong. thank god.

I still don't think we know enough about Davies to think he's going to be our legit starter, but everyone is right. Either way, even just based on what Davies has given this club SO FAR, we raped the Braves in that trade.

[crispystl]

What t.v. channel??

[DeezNutz]

Maier with the start today in RF and batting 9th.

[petegz28]

What t.v. channel??

Fox Sports

[kcfanXIII]

I still don't think we know enough about Davies to think he's going to be our legit starter, but everyone is right. Either way, even just based on what Davies has given this club SO FAR, we raped the Braves in that trade.

ya, not completely sold, but i'm feeling optimistic about one of my teams for the first time in a few years. so as of now, the glass is half full.

[doomy3]

he does, and i might start getting a little cocky. i already feel the game is over when i see the bullpen come in. well except for farnsworthless. kinda pisses me off, he's the number 40, and thats the number on the replica jersey they're giving away saturday.

Yeah, my buddy that's in charge of all the promotions for the Royals said that was a mess. He actually didn't even realize until opening day that Farnsworth was wearing #40. We were sitting there talking at the K and Farnsworth was warming up, and all of a sudden, he was like, "FUCK! Why the fuck does Farnsworth have to be number 40?"

The whole reason they did that jersey was because of the 40 year anniversary thing, and he is worried that everyone will think they are giving away Farnsworth jerseys.ROFL

[kcfanXIII]

Yeah, my buddy that's in charge of all the promotions for the Royals said that was a mess. He actually didn't even realize until opening day that Farnsworth was wearing #40. We were sitting there talking at the K and Farnsworth was warming up, and all of a sudden, he was like, "****! Why the **** does Farnsworth have to be number 40?"

The whole reason they did that jersey was because of the 40 year anniversary thing, and he is worried that everyone will think they are giving away Farnsworth jerseys.ROFL

i can see this conversation taking place:

PR guy: "kyle, have a seat. we're giving away 40th anniversary replica jerseys that are going to have the number 40 on the back."

KFless: "thats great, now everyone is gonna have my jersey."

PRguy: "look, we're gonna have to ask you to change your number."

KFless: "why do i need to change my number?"

PR guy: "yeeeah, its just you've blown a couple of leads, and with your history in NY, the fans, well kyle, they just don't like you. we're afraid it will effect the promotion.... in a negative way."

KFless: "what? thats impossible, i throw a 95 mph fastball."

PR guy: "well, kyle, you throw it right down the middle dumbass. go punch a wall or something."

[Al Bundy]

Hell yeah let's get a sweep of TexAss

[kstater]

God fucking damnit. I get the opportunity to see maybe a half dozen games per year. Maybe when they play the white sox during the day, the cubs, or the Rangers. It's scheduled to be on but gets interrupted for Arkansas bitches softball. Why the fuck does anyone care about chickes tossing an oversized fucking ball.

[alnorth]

Top 1st

Crisp grounds out to first
Aviles flies out to center
DeJesus pops out to shortstop

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 1st

Kinsler singles to center
Kinsler steals second
Young walks
Young to second, Kinsler to third on a double steal
Hamilton strikes out (swinging)
Jones walks
Blalock sacrifices (fly) to left, Kinsler scores
Cruz walks, Jones to second, Young to third
Murphy walks, Cruz to second, Jones to third, Young scores
Teagarden strikes out (looking)

2 runs, 1 hit

[kstater]

Oh, and the Arkansas "women" are losing 7-0 in the 3rd. High quality entertainment.

[chiefbowe82]

And the rangers start off the game with a base hit

[chiefbowe82]

oh my he looked out, lets see a replay

[doomy3]

Nice throw by Buck

[DeezNutz]

Bang, bang, and high on the arm. Not going to get that call.

[petegz28]

He was out...

[chiefbowe82]

And take your base young

[petegz28]

Bang, bang, and high on the arm. Not going to get that call.

Go away...he was out.

[DeezNutz]

Go away...he was out.

I'm shocked that you didn't like the call.

[chiefbowe82]

and the rangers steal a couple more bases

[petegz28]

What bullshit...

[DeezNutz]

Was he out?!?

[petegz28]

I'm shocked that you didn't like the call.

Considering it was the wrong fucking call...

[kstater]

I'm shocked that you didn't like the call.

Give him some credit, he almost made it to post 30 before complaining.

[chiefbowe82]

BIG out there

[petegz28]

Give him some credit, he almost made it to post 30 before complaining.

Fuck off

[DeezNutz]

Considering it was the wrong ****ing call...

No, it wasn't.

If the tag were lower, he would have been out. If it's bang, bang and the tag is high, where do you think the runner's hand is?

[petegz28]

No, it wasn't.

If the tag were lower, he would have been out. If it's bang, bang and the tag is high, where do you think the runner's hand is?

The tag was on him before his hand was on the bag, so showed the replay....that is out.

[chiefbowe82]

And take your base

[DeezNutz]

The tag was on him before his hand was on the bag, so showed the replay....that is out.

Didn't look conclusive to me.

I'm telling you the logic why the call was made.

Unfortunately, God hasn't yet equipped umps with slow-motion eyes, but I heard this is in process.

[chiefbowe82]

Please hit a taylor made double play ball

[KChiefs1]

Davies is throwing a lot of pitches.

[petegz28]

Didn't look conclusive to me.

I'm telling you the logic why the call was made.

Unfortunately, God hasn't yet equipped umps with slow-motion eyes, but I heard this is in process.

Sure it didn't....:rolleyes:


doesn't mean it was the right call...

[Coach]

And there's the first run.

[petegz28]

Golly gee, the guy who should have been called out stealing 2nd scores.....

[DeezNutz]

Ian Kinsler is a great player...

[petegz28]

Ian Kinsler is a great player...

It helps when you get 4 outs in an inning too...

[chiefbowe82]

do we have enough firepower to score 2 runs now?

[Chiefless]

At least they had to give up an out for that run.

[chiefbowe82]

assuming we get this out

[petegz28]

fucking Davies looks like total shit right now

[Coach]

Quit screwing around, and go after him!

[chiefbowe82]

And take your base.

[Reaper16]

Damn. Davies is having all kinds of control issues today.

[DeezNutz]

It helps when you get 4 outs in an inning too...

http://maendeleopharmacy.com/TAMPOON.jpg

[doomy3]

Davies is all over the place

[petegz28]

http://maendeleopharmacy.com/TAMPOON.jpg

Fuck you

[Chiefless]

Looks like we may get to see farnsworth today...And Waechter...And a couple other guys.

[chiefbowe82]

holy davies

[DeezNutz]

Wow. Not even close.

[petegz28]

Great...Davies can't even throw one without hitting the dirt before the plate...and is going to walk in another run

[Chiefless]

He is keeping the ball down...WAY down

[Reaper16]

There has to be something mechanically off big time. He's getting none of his pitches over.

[chiefbowe82]

jesus christ

[petegz28]

What fucking bullshit........get his ass out of the game

[DeezNutz]

4 BB's in the first fucking inning?

[Coach]

Well, good thing Zack went the distance yesterday. Looks like the bullpen will be used very early today.

If Davies walk another guy, yank his ass.

[petegz28]

he can't throw a strike

[chiefbowe82]

theres 10 straight balls

[clyde05]

if its not in the dirt its way high

[Reaper16]

Holy shit strike

[KChiefs1]

Davies has no idea where the ball is going.

[petegz28]

1 stirke in 10 pitches

[clyde05]

why hasnt pitching coach gone out there, or did i miss that?

[chiefbowe82]

you missed it clyde

[DeezNutz]

Getting out of that clusterfuck only surrendering two is a mild victory.

[Reaper16]

I hope Bob McClure is looking hard at the tape after this inning, because a pitcher doesn't lose "it" that badly without a major mechanical mix-up.

[clyde05]

ok good--finally!

[petegz28]

what a terrbile inning

[Coach]

Finally....

[Chiefless]

why hasnt pitching coach gone out there, or did i miss that?

I wandering about that too.

[chiefbowe82]

Well not bad 4 walks, 3 steals, 1 hit only down 2 runs 8 innings left

[Coach]

Getting out of that clusterfuck only surrendering two is a mild victory.

Mild? Hell, it's a major victory. This could had been easily a 5-0 defict.

[doomy3]

That could have been a whole lot worse

[Chiefless]

37 pitches
One hit
Four walks
Two K's
Two runs

Dat's not pretty

[Reaper16]

Even if Davies fixes everything, he's only going to go like 4 innings now. Sheesh.

[alnorth]

At this point, even if Davies settles down and starts putting up zeroes, and we come back to take the lead, it would be a struggle for Davies to make 5 innings to qualify. He threw almost 40 pitches in that inning.

[alnorth]

Top 2nd

Butler hits an infield single to shortstop
Teahen strikes out (looking)
Jacobs homers to left, Butler scores
Callaspo flies out to right
Buck grounds out to catcher

2 runs, 2 hits

Bottom 2nd

Andrus flies out to right
Kinsler homers to left
Young grounds out to shortstop
Hamilton strikes out (swinging)

1 run, 1 hit

[clyde05]

look at billy run...lol

[Chiefless]

At this point, even if Davies settles down and starts putting up zeroes, and we come back to take the lead, it would be a struggle for Davies to make 5 innings to qualify. He threw almost 40 pitches in that inning.

Yea...he's gonna need help from the rangers to qualify...

[Stewie]

The SS was worried about Billy's speed!!! ROFL

[DeezNutz]

Jacobs needs to run into one.

[Coach]

Sweet. We're taking strikes, and swinging at balls.

[alnorth]

The White Sox are destroying the Rays, so we'll need to win to keep the division lead.

[DeezNutz]

Jacobs needs to run into one.

.

[Reaper16]

Tie-game! That was easy.

[Coach]

GONE!

[clyde05]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!

[chiefbowe82]

and it's tied folks, did that fan reach over and catch the ball

[Stewie]

SWEEEEEEEEEETTTT!!!!!!

[doomy3]

That's nice opposite field power

[petegz28]

Jacobs goes yard....nice.

[Coach]

I was literally going to say "Warning Track Power", yet somehow, that ball got out.

[clyde05]

I hate having the rangers broadcasters

[Coach]

and it's tied folks, did that fan reach over and catch the ball

Nah, it was clearly over the fence.

[DeezNutz]

AC with a nice approach. Unlucky.

[alnorth]

I like Jacobs. He's basically a mistake-hitter. If the pitcher makes his pitches, he'll probably make out, but if it hangs Jacobs will launch it.

[DeezNutz]

Now let's see if Davies can stop pissing all over himself.

[DeezNutz]

I like Jacobs. He's basically a mistake-hitter. If the pitcher makes his pitches, he'll probably make out, but if it hangs Jacobs will launch it.

He's got a shit ton of power, I'll say that about him...

[Coach]

AC with a nice approach. Unlucky.

That was a good solid contact. Just lined it right to the right fielder.

[Stewie]

Holy Moly!!

[clyde05]

Buck hit the heck out of that one

[alnorth]

If the Royals have a 1-run lead in the 5th and Davies is done with 100 pitches, who do you want to reward to try to get a long-relief win?

[Rigodan]

If the Royals have a 1-run lead in the 5th and Davies is done with 100 pitches, who do you want to reward to try to get a long-relief win?

I'd go with Cruz

[Coach]

If the Royals have a 1-run lead in the 5th and Davies is done with 100 pitches, who do you want to reward to try to get a long-relief win?

Well, deftinaly not Farnsworth.

[alnorth]

see what happens when you throw strikes? I know our defense isnt good, but you dont have to be THAT terrified of contact, sometimes we'll catch it.

[clyde05]

If the Royals have a 1-run lead in the 5th and Davies is done with 100 pitches, who do you want to reward to try to get a long-relief win?

i would go with wright, stay away from ramirez

[DeezNutz]

Well, deftinaly not Farnsworth.

Just anyone but him.

[chiefbowe82]

hit that one to dallas

[clyde05]

damn

[Coach]

And he fucking hung that curveball.

[Reaper16]

That was a sizable blast.

[DeezNutz]

Great for my fantasy team. Terrible for my RL team.

[alnorth]

see what happens when you throw strikes? I know our defense isnt good, but you dont have to be THAT terrified of contact, sometimes we'll catch it.

and well, sometimes we wont catch it, but still better than 4 walks.

[KChiefs1]

Kinsler is good....

Ian Kinsler = Mizzou Tiger

[Coach]

INCOMING!

[Reaper16]

Nice play on the bat off a one-hopper.

[Coach]

Sit your ass down.

[DeezNutz]

Hamilton is going to be glad to see the Royals leave town.

[clyde05]

pitched hamilton good today

[chiefbowe82]

lets get the bats warmed up again

[Rigodan]

Davies owns Hamilton

[WilliamTheIrish]

Okay, Davies has kept the damage to a minimum. Let's get to Padilla in this inning again.

And Kinsler's shot was indeed prodigious.

[alnorth]

Padilla hasnt completely impressed me, we should be able to get to him.

[clyde05]

yankees took lead 4-3 over tribe

[Coach]

I don't know about you, but a hot dog sounds good right now....

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/4933/wiener.jpg

[Coach]

Good eye. Leadoff walk = good.

[alnorth]

Top 3rd

Maier walks
Crisp sacrifices (bunt) to pitcher, Maier to second
Aviles strikes out (swinging)
DeJesus hits an infield single to second, Maier scores
DeJesus to second on a Wild Pitch
Butler grounds out to shortstop

1 run, 1 hit

Bottom 4th

Jones flies out to left
Blalock grounds out to first 3-1
Cruz singles to center
Murphy pops out to second

0 runs, 1 hit

[clyde05]

i thought maier should have made the club out of spring training

[Coach]

I don't know about that one ump. A little way low/outside on that one.....

[alnorth]

we've been quietly racking up Padilla's pitch count too. He probably wont make 7.

[Stewie]

That's a big hole in Aviles' swing.

[Reaper16]

I wish that DeJesus' slump would end. He's been abysmal at the plate all year.

[DeezNutz]

That's a big hole in Aviles' swing.

And a long, slow swing.

[Rigodan]

wow. that was sick

[clyde05]

nice

[DeezNutz]

Excellent running by Maier.

[Reaper16]

This game is going to be a fun one. Back and forth and wheeeeeeee

[Coach]

Good contact. That tied the game.

[DeezNutz]

I've already seen enough from Maier for Bloomquist to remain consistently on the bench.

[clyde05]

lets get a big hit butler

[DeezNutz]

Well struck. Keep it up.

[Rigodan]

man that guy plays a deep shortstop

[clyde05]

yeah even know he doesnt have alot of hits this year, billy is making good contact, the hits will come

[kstater]

Thank god that abortion of a "ballgame" is over, and I can watch some baseball.

[chiefbowe82]

jesus mark

[Stewie]

Catch the fucking ball

[DeezNutz]

And that...has to be caught.

[clyde05]

cmon teahen

[DeezNutz]

Teahen causes the cotton candy guy to get taken out.

[DeezNutz]

So happy we're not paying that joker a ton of money to suck.

[Reaper16]

We almost paid Andru Jones a bazillion dollars to come here lol

[alnorth]

Davies obviously doesnt have it today, but if he can gut out a tie game in 5 innings, I'll be happy.

[clyde05]

Davies is looking a little better

[alnorth]

Our bullpen has gotten a crapton of rest too, so our best arms should be ready for one of these kinds of games.

[DeezNutz]

Teahen successfully fists the Rangers.

[alnorth]

Top 4th

Teahen singles to right
Jacobs singles to right, Teahen to third, Jacobs tagged out 9-6-3
Callaspo hits an infield single to third
Buck singles to right, Callaspo to second, Teahen scores
Maier flies out to left
Crisp pops out to second

1 run, 4 hits

Bottom 4th

Teagarden strikes out (looking)
Andrus grounds out to third
Kinsler grounds out to second

0 runs, 0 hits

[kstater]

Jacobs you dumbass.

[clyde05]

nice hit jacobs but horrible baserunning

[DeezNutz]

Fucking shit.

[alnorth]

well, I guess we can look at that like a super-duper sacrifice bunt

[clyde05]

do you send callaspo?

[DeezNutz]

do you send callaspo?

No.

[chiefbowe82]

4-3 KC!!!

[clyde05]

way to go buck!!!

[Reaper16]

Hell yeah

[alnorth]

I wouldnt mind seeing a cereal blast here

[WilliamTheIrish]

Okay. We got the lead. It's up to Davies hold it. He's been wobbly, but may have righted the ship.

[alnorth]

ok, lets see how badly Davies wants this win. You need 6 outs, and you got only about 30 pitches left to do it.

[clyde05]

nice davies

[alnorth]

Quick inning, Davies has about 20-25 pitches to spare in the 5th.

[clyde05]

at least hes throwing strikes now

[alnorth]

Top 5th

Aviles strikes out (swinging)
DeJesus homers to right
Butler strikes out (looking)
Teahen strikes out (looking)

1 run, 1 hit

Bottom 5th

Young flies out to right
Hamilton strikes out (swinging)
Jones strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 0 hits

[clyde05]

white sox beat rays 12-2

[BWillie]

Aviles = Angel Berroa ?

[clyde05]

Aviles = Angel Berroa ?

I hope not

[alnorth]

Our bullpen VS their bullpen pretty soon. I like it

[chiefbowe82]

much needed for david

[kstater]

PBJ

[clyde05]

woooooooooooooohooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!

[Reaper16]

fuck yes. Let's give the pen some cushion runs.

[petegz28]

nice to see DDJ break out of his slump.

[clyde05]

bad call on billy

[petegz28]

this ump seems to have a loose zone on the outside call. I like that personally, so I hope Davies can keep it together and work that to his advantage.

[petegz28]

bad call on billy

Probably was, but he has been that way the whole game so the hitters should know that by now.

[clyde05]

as long as he stays consistent with both teams i dont have a problem

[chiefbowe82]

k you got two strikes on you anything close take a poke at it

[petegz28]

these fucking guys better get it through their heads that this ump is calling anything close on the outside. SWING THE GOD DAMN BAT!

[WilliamTheIrish]

Aviles = Angel Berroa ?

That's a horrible comparison. Awhell quit. Aviles is struggling. But he has a better mental makeup than Berrojob.

[KevB]

these ****ing guys better get it through their heads that this ump is calling anything close on the outside. SWING THE GOD DAMN BAT!

I don't think Teahen could have gotten to that ball with an extension on the end of the bat.

[DeezNutz]

Berrojob.

ROFL

[Chiefless]

Should start seeing some of the Ranger's pen now...me like.

[WilliamTheIrish]

Mitch doesn't make me twitch every time a ball is hit to RF

[clyde05]

3 Ks for Hamilton

[WilliamTheIrish]

these ****ing guys better get it through their heads that this ump is calling anything close on the outside. SWING THE GOD DAMN BAT!

They've done just what you should do all day against Padilla. Remain patient and get that pitch count up. Padilla is actually the kind of pitcher that a hitter can actually set up. Like DDJ just did.

[WilliamTheIrish]

Hamilton is going to be very happy to see the Royals plane take off tonight.

[WilliamTheIrish]

Nice job Davies!

[clyde05]

give davies another inning

[petegz28]

Davies starting to look more like the Davies we expected.....glad to see him pull it together

[kstater]

Davies FTW

[kysirsoze]

Hamilton is going to be very happy to see the Royals plane take off tonight.

As Cleveland quivers in fear...:D

[BWillie]

96 pitches so far for Davies

[alnorth]

2-run lead in the 6th inning against (soon) a crap bullpen. Between the off day, the blowout, and Greinke's gem, our bullpen has gotten A TON of rest. We really should win this game.

[petegz28]

new pitcher for the Rangers....nice

[alnorth]

Top 6th

Jason Jennings relieves Padilla

Jacobs strikes out (swinging)
Callaspo flies out to center
Buck walks
Maier strikes out (swinging) 2-3

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 6th

Blalock flies out to left
Cruz walks
Murphy strikes out (swinging)
Teagarden strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 0 hits

[petegz28]

Texas is licking their chops hoping Farnsworth will make an appearance

[clyde05]

Texas is licking their chops hoping Farnsworth will make an appearance

god i hope not

[alnorth]

ok, this is not a crap pitcher. This is a good starter doing some rehab. Maybe in the 8th and 9th, then

[WilliamTheIrish]

Davies looked strong in that last inning. He seems to have gotten some ballast. I'd give him the 7th with extreme prejudice...

[petegz28]

AC got away with one there...I would have called it

[WilliamTheIrish]

C'mon Buck... a little 2 out noise here....

[WilliamTheIrish]

Teagarden had his balls rattled around like a pinball game....

[WilliamTheIrish]

2 out BB... Nice JB

[petegz28]

I'd like to see Davies in the 7th, Cruz in the 8th, Soria in the 9th

[chiefbowe82]

I think we should bring in Farnsworth

[Chiefless]

Davies looked strong in that last inning. He seems to have gotten some ballast. I'd give him the 7th with extreme prejudice...

I don't thing Davies has two mor innings in the tank. I'd let him start the sixth with someone ready behind him.

[WilliamTheIrish]

Get some Mitch!! Just foul... F

[kstater]

I'd like to see Davies in the 7th, Cruz in the 8th, Soria in the 9th

You think Davies will last 2 more innings?

[petegz28]

wow, great camera work

[WilliamTheIrish]

Damn... 3 inches from a run scoring 2B to a K.

[petegz28]

You think Davies will last 2 more innings?

No....just saying what I would like to see.....I almost go with him over Farnsworth though, if that is the alternative

[WilliamTheIrish]

I don't thing Davies has two mor innings in the tank. I'd let him start the sixth with someone ready behind him.

Good catch. I meant the 6th.

[alnorth]

Davies is at 96 pitches, we need someone ready to go behind him

[DeezNutz]

One more for Davies.

Let Cruz take the 7th and 8th. 9th is too obvious.

[Chiefless]

Good catch. I meant the 6th.

Kinda figured...

[clyde05]

1 pitch 1 out

[petegz28]

1 pitch 1 out is a good way to get him into the 7th anyway

[Chiefless]

I give him one base-runner...then Cruz/Tejada/Soria. I really want this one.

[Chiefless]

1 pitch 1 out is a good way to get him into the 7th anyway

true that

[petegz28]

Wright working in the pen

[alnorth]

pull him

[kstater]

Just now starting to warm up? :spock:

[Chiefless]

Seems to be tire from the location showing on the game cast...anyone?

[clyde05]

good its wright

[petegz28]

Ok, I think Davies is about done.....that was not a good series of pitches...though I think the ump has suddenly shrunk his zone a tad

[Chiefless]

Just now starting to warm up? :spock:

weird...

[Chiefless]

I'd rather Cruz come in with runners on

[clyde05]

nice

[WilliamTheIrish]

And we thought some of our players were in a slump. Murphy.. 0 for 09.

[beer bacon]

That curve was excellent. Shame it was called a ball.