St. Louis Cardinals @ Kansas City Royals Game Thread (5/20)

[alnorth]

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<tr><td>Final</td> <td> 1 </td> <td> 2 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 4 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 6 </td><td> 7 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 9 </td><td> R </td><td> H </td><td> E </td></tr>
<tr> <td> STL (26-20) </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 6 </td><td> 0 </td></tr>
<tr> <td> KC (22-22) </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 0 </td><td> X </td><td> 3 </td><td> 9 </td><td> 0 </td></tr>
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Loss, (1-4) Chris Carpenter 6⅓IP 3R 3ER 0BB 5K
Trever Miller ⅔IP 0R 0ER 1BB 0K
Ryan Franklin 1IP 0R 0ER 0BB 0K

VS.

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Win, (1-5) Jeff Francis 7⅔IP 0R 0ER 2BB 6K
Hold, (3) Aaron Crow ⅓IP 0R 0ER 1BB 1K
Save, (7) Joakim Soria 1IP 0R 0ER 0BB 1K

Home Runs

none

Royals Prospects Today

AAA: Johnny Giavotella, (LF) 1/3, 1BB, 1K
AAA: Mike Moustakas, (3B) 0/4, 1K
AAA: Lorenzo Cain, (CF) 1/4, 1K
AA - Postponed: Christian Colon, (SS)
AA - Postponed: Salvador Perez, (C)

Starting Lineups

STL

1. Ryan Theriot, SS
2. Colby Rasmus, CF
3. Albert Pujols, 1B
4. Matt Holliday, DH
5. Allen Craig, LF
6. Yadier Molina, C
7. Jon Jay, RF
8. Tyler Greene, 2B
9. Daniel Descalso, 3B
9. Pete Kozma, ph/3B

KC

1. Alex Gordon, LF
2. Melky Cabrera, CF
3. Eric Hosmer, 1B
4. Jeff Francoeur, RF
5. Billy Butler, DH
6. Wilson Betemit, 3B
7. Brayan Pena, C
8. Chris Getz, 2B
9. Alcides Escobar, SS

[Crush]

Thank you alnorth.

Dear "Greatest fanbase in baseball":

Stay in your own fucking thread.

kthanx

[Marcellus]

Thank you alnorth.

Dear "Greatest fanbase in baseball":

Stay in your own ****ing thread.

kthanx

LMAO Butthurt already

[stonedstooge]

Are they serving vintage 1985 whine at the game tonight?

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Thank you alnorth.

Dear "Greatest fanbase in baseball":
Stay in your own fucking thread.

kthanx

At least you can admit it ;)

[Great Expectations]

Do pooholes cause shingles?

[stonedstooge]

Whose the ump at first tonight?

[PunkinDrublic]

Hi I'm punkindrublic and I ****ing hate St. Louis. Burn down the arch!

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Are they serving vintage 1985 whine at the game tonight?

When was the last Royals wining season?



Answer:
As of the start of the 2008 season, that was 2003 when they went 83-79 under Tony Pena.
Since then the ticket prices have been cheap and their slogan has been "royals baseball sit anywhere you like"

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Denkinger

[stonedstooge]

When was the last Royals wining season?



Answer:
As of the start of the 2008 season, that was 2003 when they went 83-79 under Tony Pena.
Since then the ticket prices have been cheap and their slogan has been "royals baseball set anywhere you like"

LMAO

[Crush]

I hope both St. Louis and Denver get raped during the rapture.

[stonedstooge]

What was that pitcher's name that got thrown out of game 7? I was at the game, but seats were pretty high up. Couldn't quite see his number and it got SO loud in the stadium, you couldn't hear the announcer

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

What was that pitcher's name that got thrown out of game 7? I was at the game, but seats were pretty high up. Couldn't quite see his number and it got SO loud in the stadium, you couldn't hear the announcer

Andujar

[keg in kc]

Have we lost yet?

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Sit the fuck down

[kstater]

The STL announcers fit the fanbase well.

[alnorth]

Top 1st

Theriot strikes out (swinging)
Rasmus grounds out to shortstop
Pujols flies out to right

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 1st

Gordon strikes out (looking)
Cabrera grounds out to first 3-1
Hosmer strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 0 hits

[Rams Fan]

The STL announcers fit the fanbase well.

Al is a bad announcer....

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

1-2-3

[Crush]

Sit down bitch.

[stonedstooge]

Francis looked like he did at the start of the season in that inning

[kstater]

Take the goddamn bat off your shoulder.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Welcome to the bigs kid

[Jewish Rabbi]

Sit down, bitch.

[alnorth]

Top 2nd

Holliday flies out to center
Craig hits an infield single to pitcher
Molina walks, Craig to second
Jay singles to center, Molina to second, Craig to third
Greene grounds into a 6-3 double play, Jay out at second

0 runs, 2 hits

Bottom 2nd

Francoeur grounds out to third
Butler grounds out to shortstop
Betemit grounds out to first

0 runs, 0 hits

[stonedstooge]

Sit down, bitch.

OK Buddy

[AndChiefs]

Get it together Francis.

[kstater]

Nice

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

ESCOBAR

[stonedstooge]

DP good fielding Escobar

[AndChiefs]

Get it together Francis.

Thank you.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Nice at bat :facepalm:

[PunkinDrublic]

Attaboy!

[AndChiefs]

Pissing ourselves at the plate again.

[alnorth]

Top 3rd

Descalso grounds out to third
Theriot pops out to second
Rasmus strikes out (swinging) 2-3

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 3rd

Pena flies out to center
Getz hits an infield single to third
Escobar strikes out (swinging)
Gordon lines out to first

0 runs, 1 hit

[PunkinDrublic]

Pissing ourselves at the plate again.

Carpenters pitching a good game. BTW go Cincy!

[seclark]

royals/cards?

[stonedstooge]

Man St. Louis looks like they had to start purging their lineup to try and keep Pujols

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Sit the fuck down

[SnakeXJones]

Carpenters pitching a good game. BTW go Cubs! FYP! :thumb:

[Gonzo]

Top o' the main page man.
Posted via Mobile Device

[stonedstooge]

Still hitting the ball pretty hard, but just right at somebody

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Can we get a fucking hit sometime today?

[PunkinDrublic]

FYP! :thumb:

Well it applies to whoevers battling St. Louis for the division lead.

[seclark]

Top o' the main page man.
Posted via Mobile Device

have you seen bump?
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[Jewish Rabbi]

Man St. Louis looks like they had to start purging their lineup to try and keep Pujols

It looks like KC had to purge their lineup to try to keep... Oh wait...

[SnakeXJones]

Well it applies to whoevers battling St. Louis for the division lead. Your right makes my post useless LMAO

[stonedstooge]

It looks like KC had to purge their lineup to try to keep... Oh wait...

LMAO

[SnakeXJones]

fucking escobar

[alnorth]

Top 4th

Pujols strikes out (looking)
Holliday singles to center
Craig strikes out (swinging)
Molina flies out to right

0 runs, 1 hit

Bottom 4th

Cabrera flies out to center
Hosmer singles to left
Francoeur flies into a 9-3 double play, Hosmer out at first

0 runs, 1 hit

[kstater]

Sit your ass down.

[PunkinDrublic]

Sit your tard ass down!

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Sit the fuck down X3

[Sure-Oz]

You francis huh

[seclark]

LMAO i've been moderatedLMAO
sec

[stonedstooge]

Man Pujols doesn't look right. Wonder if that hammy he strained early in the season is seizing up on him and he's trying to play through it since its a contract year. You know he isn't such a young man anymore

[PunkinDrublic]

Sit the fuck down tard!

[alnorth]

Francis is on pace to go 8 innings. Of course, we'll have to see what happens his 3rd time through.

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

HOSMER

[kstater]

He was back in time.

[Sure-Oz]

Damn hosmer

[Crush]

Damn it.

[stonedstooge]

Inexperience on the basepaths been a killer lately

[Jewish Rabbi]

Looks like a future All-Star to me.

[alnorth]

Top 5th

Jay bunts an infield single to third
Jay steals second
Greene reaches second on a 5-4 fielder's choice, Jay out at third
Descalso grounds out to third
Theriot flies out to right

0 runs, 1 hit

Bottom 5th

Butler strikes out (swinging)
Betemit hits an infield single to third
Pena reaches on a 3-6 fielder's choice, Betemit out at second
Getz strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 1 hit

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Thats it, send him down... call Kila back up.

[Jewish Rabbi]

He was back in time.

Denkinger?

[Sure-Oz]

what the hell are you doing betimit?

[stonedstooge]

Denkinger?

Thanks

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

WTF? Let it go

[Sure-Oz]

Even Ryan was like 'why does he keep doing that?'

[kstater]

That should be 2.

[Archie F. Swin]

gawd almighty

[stonedstooge]

Damn Betemit is a player

[kstater]

Damn, if Getz reacts quicker they pick another one off there.

[Archie F. Swin]

was Betemit part of EPMD?

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

I'm just excited to be able to actually watch a Royals game on tv... a rarity for me... even if it is on the crappy Cardinals network.

By the way fuck you Hrabosky.

[stonedstooge]

I'm just excited to be able to actually watch a Royals game on tv... a rarity for me... even if it is on the crappy Cardinals network.

By the way **** you Hrabosky.

You would have enjoyed April

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

You would have enjoyed April

I enjoyed it... just from a distance... like the last 18 years or so.

[Saul Good]

Who is faster between Billy and Wilson?

[stonedstooge]

I enjoyed it... just from a distance... like the last 18 years or so.

Just missed the Glory Days

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Man Carpenter is sharp. They just showed that's he's thrown 14 balls and 45 strikes....

[PunkinDrublic]

I'm just excited to be able to actually watch a Royals game on tv... a rarity for me... even if it is on the crappy Cardinals network.

By the way **** you Hrabosky.

I pay 20 bucks a month to watch the Royals dissappoint me all season.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Just missed the Glory Days

Heh naw... I grew up there in the real glory days.

:thumb:

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

I pay 20 bucks a month to watch the Royals dissappoint me all season.

I've considered it. Gas is $4 a gallon ya know.

[alnorth]

AA rained out tonight. AAA prospects doing OK.

[stonedstooge]

Heh naw... I grew up there in the real glory days.

:thumb:

Hell I was 26 when I got tickets to the 7th game

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Sit the fuck down X5

[Archie F. Swin]

looks like Frances is picking up where he left off in the late innings of his last outing...


eat shit pooholes

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Hell I was 26 when I got tickets to the 7th game

I was 16 and watching at home.

[alnorth]

Top 6th

Rasmus strikes out (swinging)
Pujols doubles to center
Holliday intentionally walked
Craig grounds into a 6-4-3 double play, Holliday out at second

0 runs, 1 hit

Bottom 6th

Escobar grounds out to second
Gordon singles to left
Cabrera pops out to shortstop
Hosmer singles to left, Gordon to second
Francoeur flies out to center

0 runs, 2 hits

[Archie F. Swin]

I pay 20 bucks a month to watch the Royals dissappoint me all season.

you too eh?

[kstater]

BS

[stonedstooge]

I was 16 and watching at home.

Good Times

[Sure-Oz]

DP RICKY BONES!

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Nice work Francis.

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Booyeah

Now get some runs

[Crush]

OH YEAH!

RIP Macho Man

[Archie F. Swin]

I was 13 in the fall of '85

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Good Times

Definately. After the final out I went outside and ran around my house screaming about 10 times lol.

[stonedstooge]

I was 13 in the fall of '85

Good Times too

[Sure-Oz]

Bunt fail

[PunkinDrublic]

I was 13 in the fall of '85

I was 9. Went to game 1. Still have the ticket stubs.

[kstater]

There you go Alice

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Dominating?

[Archie F. Swin]

nice touch on that ball AG

[kstater]

JFC, Cardinals announcers crowing how that's the first legitimate hit for the Royals.

[BigRedChief]

I enjoyed it... just from a distance... like the last 18 years or so.7 out of the 10 players in the Cardinals line up were drafted and are products of the Cardinals farm system.

It is possible to draft a winning team. I hope you guys get to see a winner someday. You guys deserve it as fans.

[milkman]

JFC, Cardinals announcers crowing how that's the first legitimate hit for the Royals.

Well, they are right.

[milkman]

Come on, Hoss.

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

7 out of the 10 players in the Cardinals line up were drafted and are products of the Cardinals farm system.

It is possible to draft a winning team. I hope you guys get to see a winner someday. You guys deserve it as fans.

Backhanded compliment FTW

[stonedstooge]

7 out of the 10 players in the Cardinals line up were drafted and are products of the Cardinals farm system.

It is possible to draft a winning team. I hope you guys get to see a winner someday. You guys deserve it as fans.

Some of us will run out of time if they don't do something in the next decade or so

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

7 out of the 10 players in the Cardinals line up were drafted and are products of the Cardinals farm system.

It is possible to draft a winning team. I hope you guys get to see a winner someday. You guys deserve it as fans.

Don't try to make me like you until after this weekend Cardinals fan.


;)

[Sure-Oz]

I love watching hOs hit

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

HOSMER

[milkman]

Some of us will run out of time if they don't do something in the next decade or so

Truth.

[AndChiefs]

Hosmenating.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Hosmer = the natural

[kstater]

Cmon Frenchie

[Sure-Oz]

That albotross in CF fucking the royals

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

FUCK

[PunkinDrublic]

Is that the Winklevoss twins wearing the don't hassle the hos shirts?

[kcchiefsus]

Fuck you Rasmus, you long haired faggot.

[AndChiefs]

Why do we always hit it directly to center field?

[Archie F. Swin]

Frenchy kinda reminds me of Joe Randa

[alnorth]

Top 7th

Molina flies out to center
Jay grounds out to shortstop
Greene grounds out to shortstop

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 7th

Butler singles to center
Betemit doubles to center, Butler to third
Pena sacrifices (fly) to center, Butler scores
Getz singles to center, Betemit to third
Escobar singles to right, Getz to second, Betemit scores

Trever Miller relieves Carpenter

Gordon walks, Escobar to second, Getz to third
Cabrera sacrifices (fly) to center, Escobar to third, Getz scores
Hosmer grounds out to pitcher

3 runs, 4 hits

[alnorth]

That albotross in CF ****ing the royals

if its not on the warning track, its not going out almost anywhere.

[BigRedChief]

Backhanded compliment FTWNot intended as that.

I've always been consistent in my respect for you Royals fans as a fan. Sticking with your team even though they suck really bad. You still go to the game, talk about the team. Thats some worth some props and respect from a fellow fan. And as "real" fans, you deserver to root for a winner.

[PunkinDrublic]

Frank White looks majestic holding that pepsi can.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Getting a bit nervous. Francis is pitching over his head and as sharp as Carpenter is we need to strike soon to avoid heartbreak.

[stonedstooge]

Not intended as that.

I've always been consistent in my respect for you Royals fans as a fan. Sticking with your team even though they suck really bad. You still go to the game, talk about the team. Thats some worth some props and respect from a fellow fan. And as "real" fans, you deserver to root for a winner.

Only if your sincere. And don't bring up any more shit about 85

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Not intended as that.

I've always been consistent in my respect for you Royals fans as a fan. Sticking with your team even though they suck really bad. You still go to the game, talk about the team. Thats some worth some props and respect from a fellow fan. And as "real" fans, you deserver to root for a winner.

Didn't I ask you not to make me like you?

:harumph:

[Sure-Oz]

Glad escobar can play really good short

[milkman]

Getting a bit nervous. Francis is pitching over his head and as sharp as Carpenter is we need to strike soon to avoid heartbreak.

Really, these Royals should be called the Heartbreak Kids.

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Helluva outing by Francis

Let's not waste it

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Helluva outing by Francis

Let's not waste it

This. Come on Billy.

[BigRedChief]

Only if your sincere. And don't bring up any more shit about 85dude only assholes blame Derkeniger for 85.

Besides I got over the gut punch when I got to see the World Series won in person in 2006. that didn't suck. ;)

[petegz28]

Can we get some runs?

[stonedstooge]

dude only assholes blame Derkeniger for 85.

Besides I got over the gut punch when I got to see the World Series won in person in 2006. that didn't suck. ;)

Sorry, little bro's a Cardinal's fan. I know all the words

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Billay

[alnorth]

This has been one of the better umpiring performances I've seen this year.

http://www.brooksbaseball.net/pfxVB/zoneplot.php?pitchSel=all&game=gid_2011_05_20_slnmlb_kcamlb_1/&sp_type=1&s_type=7

[PunkinDrublic]

There ya go Billaaay!

[kstater]

YES

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Run Billay

[kstater]

And of course fatass can't make it home.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

YES... LETS DO THIS!

[Rams Fan]

Jon Jay is a better CF than Colby Rasmus defensively...

[milkman]

Glad escobar can play really good short

If Escobar could keep his head back, and stop trying to pull everything, he could be a good hitter.

If I were Seitzer, I might try to change to his stance to one similar to the one Rod Carew used.

Alright, 2nd and 3rd, nobody out!

[Al Bundy]

What on earth was that?

[Jewish Rabbi]

Carps out of gas and we can't hit worth shit... This game is over.

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

1-0

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Ever seen the movie Run Fatboy Run...... heh. GO BILLY GO!!!

[stonedstooge]

How in the Hell did the Mudrunner score on that

[Rams Fan]

I expect this to happen in the game now:

1. Royals don't get any more runs this inning
2. Cardinals score in the 8th or 9th
3. Cardinals blow the tie game and the Royals win on a walkoff

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Bust this shit open

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

COME ON CROOKED NUMBER!

[Saul Good]

Why did Betemit hesitate?

[Sure-Oz]

Betemit is kind've a dumbass

[milkman]

I'd like to see the Royals get a big inning for a change.

[Saul Good]

I'm a little surprised Yost didn't pinch run for Betemit.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Rasmus has a real good arm does he not?

[Saul Good]

Here comes 3 outside pitches.

[kstater]

w00t

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

FUCK YEAH

[Saul Good]

Woo Hoo

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

SWEET! Keep it going

[stonedstooge]

Nice hit Escobar

[Al Bundy]

I expect this to happen in the game now:

1. Royals don't get any more runs this inning
2. Cardinals score in the 8th or 9th
3. Cardinals blow the tie game and the Royals win on a walkoff

Well... number 1 is out the window.

[Saul Good]

Why would you pitch inner half to Escobar?

[Rams Fan]

Rasmus has a real good arm does he not?

He has a decent arm.

TBH, his defense hasn't been all that it was hyped to be.

[milkman]

That's how you do it.

[Oso]

holy shit alcides

[stonedstooge]

He has a decent arm.

TBH, his defense hasn't been all that it was hyped to be.

LMAO

[milkman]

The Gordominator is up.

[Al Bundy]

I still never would drive any ford.. ever.

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Now, what do we do if it comes down to it?

Soria's hurt, regardless if anyone wants to acknowledge it

[milkman]

Now, what do we do if it comes down to it?

Soria's hurt, regardless if anyone wants to acknowledge it

Just Crow for it.

[PunkinDrublic]

You mean the opposing outfielder didn't rob us of a base hit this time?

[Saul Good]

Now, what do we do if it comes down to it?

Soria's hurt, regardless if anyone wants to acknowledge it

You go up 4 after Gordon's double, and it's not a save situation.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

I'd just like to point out that I just said last inning that we needed to get on the board real soon the way Carp WAS pitching. I need to voice my desires more often.

[stonedstooge]

I'd just like to point out that I just said last inning that we needed to get on the board real soon the way Carp WAS pitching. I need to voice my desires more often.

:thumb:

[Great Expectations]

Is that the Winklevoss twins wearing the don't hassle the hos shirts?

I want one of those shirts.

[Saul Good]

No, Frank. You give him the take.

[milkman]

Go ahead and load 'em up.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

I desire a grand slam.

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

That'll work

[Rams Fan]

Oh shit. Melky's up.

Crap.

[Saul Good]

Melky McPopout

[Saul Good]

Pitcher has just walked the bases loaded on 4 pitches. What do you do?

Melky: Go up hacking

[petegz28]

Melky is such a sucker for the high and inside pitch

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

WOOOT

[Saul Good]

Nice work.

[milkman]

Well, he got a run home.

[stonedstooge]

Take 'em any way we can get 'em

[Al Bundy]

Melky McSacFly

FYP

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Well coulda been bigger but we'll take 3. Now make it hold up.

[PunkinDrublic]

What's all that red I see heading toward the exits?

[Al Bundy]

What's all that red I see heading toward the exits?

Retardinal Fans.

[alnorth]

Top 8th

Pete Kozma bats for Descalso

Kozma grounds out 5-6-3
Theriot singles to right
Rasmus strikes out (looking)

Aaron Crow relieves Francis

Pujols walks, Theriot to second
Holliday strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 1 hit

Bottom 8th

Kozma comes in at 3B

Ryan Franklin relieves Miller

Francoeur lines out to shortstop
Butler flies out to left
Betemit grounds out to first 3-1

0 runs, 0 hits

[Oso]

HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT

[Rams Fan]

Holy shit.

[kstater]

That'll make sportscenter.

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Fucking sweet

[pr_capone]

helluva play

[petegz28]

Escobar is fucking God at SS

[Saul Good]

Give him the GG right fucking now.

[stonedstooge]

He has a decent arm.

TBH, his defense hasn't been all that it was hyped to be.

LMAOLMAOLMAOLMAOLMAO

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

What's all that red I see heading toward the exits?

the best fans in the game.... or quitters... however you want to put it

[PunkinDrublic]

Niiiiice!

[Saul Good]

Where does that rank on the Buehrle meter?

[alnorth]

Denny: Well, that play goes down 5-6-3, but that was mostly 6

[Rams Fan]

Where does that rank on the Buehrle meter?

A 9.3

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

The Brewers are bent over

[stonedstooge]

A 9.3

LMAOLMAOLMAOLMAOLMAO

[Saul Good]

C'mon Francis.

[Oso]

siddown

[kstater]

Sit the fuck down.

[Saul Good]

Hell yeah

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

Sit the fuck down (again)

[kstater]

Interesting.

[Saul Good]

I don't want to see Albert this inning.

Edit: representing the tying run

[stonedstooge]

That's two outings in a row Francis has done pretty damn good

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Francis gets the standing O.... nice work Jeff, you looked like a big leaguer again.

[kstater]

I don't like the hook here. If it's a 1 or 2 run game, yeah. But it's 3. Give him a shot at the CG shutout.

[kcchiefsus]

I don't want to see Albert this inning.

Edit: representing the tying run

Ehh, get him out of the way now and we don't have to face him in the 9th.

[PunkinDrublic]

Awesome job Francis you glorious Canadian!

[Saul Good]

I don't like the hook here. If it's a 1 or 2 run game, yeah. But it's 3. Give him a shot at the CG shutout.

Screw that. Individual achievements take a back seat to the team's best interests.

[Al Bundy]

GREAT outing from Francis.

[Saul Good]

We are the only AL team with a lead.

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

MIZ-

[Saul Good]

ZOU

[Rams Fan]

Crow is filthy.

[alnorth]

Screw that. Individual achievements take a back seat to the team's best interests.

Any time you change pitchers its a gamble. You dont know if the reliever, even a good reliever, has his stuff, so all things being equal, you dont pull a hot hand.

That said, Francis is at 94 pitches, and its Pujols, so going to the right-hander looks like a fair 50/50 call to me.

[Saul Good]

Good eye from Pujols. Crowe's throwing good pitches.

[Saul Good]

Any time you change pitchers its a gamble. You dont know if the reliever, even a good reliever, has his stuff, so all things being equal, you dont pull a hot hand.

That said, Francis is at 94 pitches, and its Pujols, so going to the right-hander looks like a fair 50/50 call to me.

I don't mind leaving him in. I mind doing it with the mentality of going for the CGSO.

[stonedstooge]

Good eye from Pujols. Crowe's throwing good pitches.

He's always had a damn good eye

[Saul Good]

FUCK

[Rams Fan]

Big at bat here.

[Saul Good]

Pujols - Holliday - Berkman

That's tough.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Come on Crow dammit.

[Saul Good]

How do you come out 0-2 and then throw 5 straight balls?

[stonedstooge]

Phillies>Cardinals in the poll

[BillSelfsTrophycase]

FUCK YEAH

[Oso]

SIT

[stonedstooge]

K for Crow

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

I fist pumped and nearly knocked my beer over.

[dtforever]

FREAKING BY YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[milkman]

I like it!

[Saul Good]

That ball was in Pena's glove before he swung.