Game 77: Cardinals (45-33) at Tigers (36-40)
by Ian Casselberry on Jun 25, 2008 5:01 PM EDT
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PrintSt. Louis Cardinals at Detroit Tigers, Jun 25, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
Kyle Lohse (9-2, 3.63) vs. 
Armando Galarraga (7-2, 3.03)
Last night, the Cardinals demonstrated why they're one of the best teams in the National League, smacking around two Tigers pitchers who came into the game throwing very well. (For those who still don't believe, Shysterball had a great line today about the Cards in his MLB recap.) Detroit has come back to win their two previous series after losing the first game, however, which says something about how they've been able to bounce back lately.
If the Cardinals are a surprising team, their poster boy has to be Kyle Lohse, who waited throughout the off-season for a free agent contract until St. Louis finally came knocking midway through Spring Training. And Lohse is hot, having won his six of his last seven starts (one being a no-decision) while posting a 2.09 ERA. In only three of those appearances did he allow two runs or more.
The Tigers have their own surprise, however, in Armando Galarraga. And he might be even more surprising, considering his lack of major league experience coming into this season. (At least Lohse had some expectations. He wasn't expected to be any good, but those are still expectations.) Galarraga is also boasting his own winning streak, having gotten the "W" in his last four starts. And over his last two appearances, he's allowed zero earned runs. (Boy, I hope I didn't just jinx the guy.)
The All-Star bandwagon for Galarraga is starting to build some steam, and beating a team like the Cardinals would put a gold star on his half-season resume as Terry Francona decides who to put on the AL squad.
I'll actually be at tonight's ballgame with the Daily Fungo crew, so you guys will have to keep the GameThread lights on for us. (Has it really taken me this long to get to my first game of the season? That's kind of embarrassing.) I look forward to reading people's comments after I get back from the park.
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Tonight's Lineups
St. L:
S. Schumaker RF
A. Miles 2B
R. Ankiel CF
T. Glaus 3B
C. Duncan LF
Y. Molina C
A. Kennedy 1B
N. Stavinoha DH
B. Ryan SS
Motown:
C. Granderson CF
P. Polanco 2B
C. Guillen 3B
M. Ordonez RF
M. Cabrera 1B
M. Thames LF
G. Sheffield DH
E. Renteria SS
I. Rodriguez C
At this rate
Carlos will be Gold Glove caliber by the end of the year. Man, he’s really improved at the hot corner.
Wow
Could hit the plate from 66 feet, but he can gun a guy down from Centerfield
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
that wasn't hitable even if he had a six foot bat
"When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch." - Ty Cobb
Late to the party.
But everyone is right about Wally Bell. He has been unconscionably bad behind the plate. The third strike on Marcus was just an awful, awful call, but the worst call he made was the 2-0 strike call on Maggs in the second. That pitch was over the line on the lefty batter’s box.
He got all of that one
That a boy Carlos
"When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch." - Ty Cobb
Hope he doesn't get hit next AB
Carlos took an extra long look at that one. I suppose I would have watched if I hit a ball that far, too.
Damn
"When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch." - Ty Cobb
time to get another beer I guess
"When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch." - Ty Cobb
delay?
So the GF is watching Tivo’d Jon and Kate plus 8. (Make it stop.)
Any words from Rod and Mario about how long the delay will last?
What happened to.....
mild mannered Marcus. He just lost it, not that I blame him. It was a bac call, but Country Strong went kinda crazy.
did you see the call?
it was insanely bad. I think Mother Teresa would’ve dropped a few F bombs if she’d been rung up on such a BS call…
I think he should have done morem I would thrown something
In the word of TheWalrus9 “that;s a horseshit call” best discribes it.
"When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch." - Ty Cobb
based on the radar I would give it another 10 to 15 min
"When I began playing the game, baseball was about as gentlemanly as a kick in the crotch." - Ty Cobb
radar
i was just looking at the radar and didnt think that long but maybe
being conservative
hopefully sooner. Gotta figure it’ll take them 5-10 minutes to get the tarp off and get ready to play…
I guess its ok
I have to eliminate a few poker tables on my screen to make room for espn game day
So
Did we draft that Fresno State pitcher? 8 IP, 5 hits, 1ER, 1 BB in a national championship game. Impressive stuff. Congrats to the “Bulldogs” who beat the “Bulldogs”.
PS- I think Andrew Miller was a winner in the championship game after we drafted him too.
good thought
Actually, Fresno State’s starter tonight (Justin Wilson) was drafted by the Pirates in the 5th round this year…
Did the pull Lopez
up from Toledo during the delay so he can work on stretching his innings to starter type numbers?
what happened?
Rain delay or something? I heard about the Cards being up 2-0 in the first like 4 hours ago….figured I’d just check to see what happened, and it’s still the 5th inning…
keep banging the drum
I think I’m officially the biggest Zach Miner fan on this board at this board. I suppose it goes without saying that I’m happy to see him come out for the 6th….
Cabrera
Rod said a couple of nights ago that Miggy’s starting to make some plays at first base. I have to say I think I agree. That pick was niiice.
Ball 4
man, I only caught the first two innings, and then had to stop for a previously scheduled engagement, BUT the home plate ump has been way less than consistent this evening.
I agree. Pretty nervous about this...
Zoom’s first home appearance. On adrenaline alone, I doubt he finds the plate here.
Well,
Just about to go to bed, but now Miggy got a hit and no outs. This is the last inning for me tonight, gotta get up early and clean apartments.
God, I hope we win!!!! Go Tigers!
Well...
Four Pitch walk to Clete. Sheff certainly won’t bunt. Wonder if LaRussa lets Izzy pitch to him.
Tying run on third. No one down.
I don’t care how, but we have to get that run home from third. Please.
Sheff is looking real good so far
Hope it can continue. He was so good last year for those few months.
I think...
We all have to be fairly pleased with how Sheff looks over the last couple of nights. Hitting it hard.
It's easy to say...
That Sheff looks good while he’s hitting, but everything about him seems different these past few games. His swing looks far more fluid and natural (if still violent) than it did earlier this year. When he was hurt, his swing seemed like it took far more effort.
OMG
Too many walks. He’s not ready! Maybe make him do like they’re doing with Rodney…....throw a bullpen session every other day. Get him out of there!!!!!
STOP THE INSANITY
ZOOM is spent. Dolsi!, or anyone that would like to throw a ball OVER THE PLATE!!!
Grant, I am in the lovely area known as Kentwood *hood!
Fo'sue
but there is a time and place. He has only been back for 5 days. He needs time to rebuild his confidence and arm to full strength.
Leyland....
burned himself in this one. There was just no reason to throw Zoom out there again after last inning.
Hopefully the O can bail him out.
WHY
in the world would he bunt Polly? He is by far the best contact hitter, just let the guy swing! I would rather see a hit and run in that situation with those two involved…..
stupid yahoo still stuck on seay relieving Zoomy
something weird in that software, relief pitchers always seem to hang it for a few minutes
swingin at first pitch...
guillen…mags…cabrera…i mean it worked out for mags…but not the others. i’ve never been a big fan of that
Hopefully
This game will end a lot like the Tigers/Yankees game from last August. Long rain delay, small but raucous crowd and a walk-off HR (courtesy of Mr. Guillen).
IAN
I actually just went up and (CLETE!!!!!) read the game post. I wonder if IAN actually held on at the park, or doesn’t want us to know that he came home early and is already in bed?
I was at that aforementioned DET/NYY game last year.
Sticking it out through the rain was one of the best decisions I ever made.
GARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE SHEFF IS BACK IN THE KITCHEN!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.fromthecopa.blogspot.com/
Ladies and Gentlemen....
That’s how you bail out your bullpen and your manager.
Welcome back, Sheff!
Yeah!
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WOW
We needed that….SHEF needed that…...great to see.
I can’t wait to read what Ian has to say about this!
my apologies shef...
i wasn’t excited to have you back…but you just shut me up
I don't mean to overstate this...
But with a rookie going tomorrow against a very good team, we had to get this one.
5 games out. Another bounce-back win.
Well done, guys!
the importance cannot be overstated
They only play 162. To win any in walk off fashion is an achievement. Great to have the Iron Shef back….
Let me reiterate:
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Minny Ha Ha
as I say, can stay ahead of us as long as we climb together for the next month or so. I just want to see the pale sox below us. KC is staying with us, I think they have won 6 in a row now….but we just need to keep winning games and stands….
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