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DawnBTVS · 03-09-2008, 07:40 PM

After seeing the line for Mr. Cub at .205/.225/.256 I've decided to switch in Tony Batista into the lineup. He's not only superior defensively but should have a better time at the plate as well.

We continue our home stretch, this time hosting the Colorado Rockies and game 1 will see Rick Helling taking the mound.

Nothing much happening in the first five innings although I'm noticing a not so pleasing pattering of the offense barely forcing Pat Hentgen to use more than 2-3 pitches per at bat in comparison to Rick Helling although the lack of control hasn't helped either.

In the bottom of the fifth, Shawon Dunston breaks up the no hit bid as well as the shutout for both teams with a Solo Home Run to give us the one run lead.

Turk Wendell gets called in after Helling allows runners to second and third with no out. A run scores off an Ellis Burk double but Wendell gets two strikeouts to keep the game tied.

Turk gets us through the seventh inning and Swing For the Fences smacks a double to start things off in a promising manner. Noodle Arm gets intentionally walked and that brings up Tony Batista. He promptly laces a shot past Ellis Burks in centerfield, scoring a run and putting runners on second and third. We get the 2-1 lead heading into the eighth.

I call on the arm of Mel Rojas, no longer caring about having a true shutdown closer when the bullpen can't even get to him more times than not. He immediately strikes out two before giving up the game tying solo home run to Ellis Burks. Typical of our team this season. That's all he allows though, inducing a fly out to leave it tied.

I call Bob Patterson out for the ninth after we strand two runners in the bottom of the eighth. Pinch hitter Cecil Fielder lines a double but Chris Gomez flies out. They take the lead after a single underneath the glove of Shawon Dunston and yet again, this damn offense has to leave it to the bottom of the ninth inning to try and pull off the victory.

Seriously, what the hell?

Swing For the Fences strikes out and Noodle Arm follows that up with a groundout leaving it to the bat of Tony Batista. He works his second walk of the game, bringing Shawon Dunston to the plate. Unfortunately he grounds out and that's the game.

CHC 2 COL 3
WP: Pat Hentgen (2-1) 8.0 IP, 5 HA, 2 ER, 4 BB, 5 K
LP: Bob Patterson (0-1) 1.0 IP, 2 HA, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
S: Jerry Dipoto (4) 1.0 IP, 0 HA, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K

The Game Ball goes to Turk Wendell who continues to be our most valuable reliever. He went 2 innings with 4 strikeouts and 0 hits. Tony Batista did get on base twice via walks and a hit so he gets honorable mention.

03-09-2008, 07:40 PM	#25 (permalink)
DawnBTVS Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sudbury, MA Posts: 145	Another last inning attempt at heroics After seeing the line for Mr. Cub at .205/.225/.256 I've decided to switch in Tony Batista into the lineup. He's not only superior defensively but should have a better time at the plate as well. We continue our home stretch, this time hosting the Colorado Rockies and game 1 will see Rick Helling taking the mound. Nothing much happening in the first five innings although I'm noticing a not so pleasing pattering of the offense barely forcing Pat Hentgen to use more than 2-3 pitches per at bat in comparison to Rick Helling although the lack of control hasn't helped either. In the bottom of the fifth, Shawon Dunston breaks up the no hit bid as well as the shutout for both teams with a Solo Home Run to give us the one run lead. Turk Wendell gets called in after Helling allows runners to second and third with no out. A run scores off an Ellis Burk double but Wendell gets two strikeouts to keep the game tied. Turk gets us through the seventh inning and Swing For the Fences smacks a double to start things off in a promising manner. Noodle Arm gets intentionally walked and that brings up Tony Batista. He promptly laces a shot past Ellis Burks in centerfield, scoring a run and putting runners on second and third. We get the 2-1 lead heading into the eighth. I call on the arm of Mel Rojas, no longer caring about having a true shutdown closer when the bullpen can't even get to him more times than not. He immediately strikes out two before giving up the game tying solo home run to Ellis Burks. Typical of our team this season. That's all he allows though, inducing a fly out to leave it tied. I call Bob Patterson out for the ninth after we strand two runners in the bottom of the eighth. Pinch hitter Cecil Fielder lines a double but Chris Gomez flies out. They take the lead after a single underneath the glove of Shawon Dunston and yet again, this damn offense has to leave it to the bottom of the ninth inning to try and pull off the victory. Seriously, what the hell? Swing For the Fences strikes out and Noodle Arm follows that up with a groundout leaving it to the bat of Tony Batista. He works his second walk of the game, bringing Shawon Dunston to the plate. Unfortunately he grounds out and that's the game. CHC 2 COL 3 WP: Pat Hentgen (2-1) 8.0 IP, 5 HA, 2 ER, 4 BB, 5 K LP: Bob Patterson (0-1) 1.0 IP, 2 HA, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K S: Jerry Dipoto (4) 1.0 IP, 0 HA, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K The Game Ball goes to Turk Wendell who continues to be our most valuable reliever. He went 2 innings with 4 strikeouts and 0 hits. Tony Batista did get on base twice via walks and a hit so he gets honorable mention.