Scott Kazmir Tuneup is Angels Win #96

by Rev Halofan on Oct 3, 2009 3:39 PM PDT in Angels Postgame

Final Score in Oakland: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 4, Oakland Athletics 2

Pitcher Scott Kazmir looked sharp in his short outing Saturday afternoon. He allowed 3 hits and a walk in 5 IP, striking out 3. Of his 76 pitches, 53 were strikes and he looked ready for his next start a week from tomorrow in Fenway Park. Matt Palmer was impressive in 2 innings of relief, striking out 3 with only 28 pitches thrown.

Angels benchwarmers drove in all four runs, with a Gary Matthews RBI double in the 4th inning complementing Robb Quinlan's run-scoring single in the 2nd and a double in the 4th that scored Matthews. Brian Fuentes pitched a scoreless 9th for his 48th Save of the season, 2nd all time for an Angel pitcher single season mark to Francisco Rodriguez last season. Fuentes leads the majors in Saves.

Poll

Panther of the Game

Erick Aybar

17 votes

Scott Kazmir

154 votes

Robb Quinlan

87 votes

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GMJ is now our 11th man

with 50 RBIs.

Someone care to find out when the last time a team did THAT?

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Oct 3, 2009 3:44 PM PDT reply actions

his first year with us he had like 73

by Angels_48 on Oct 3, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions

What the heck does that have to do with my post?

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Oct 3, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm pretty sure it's never happened before in ML history

They had the ’30 Cardinals and the ’07 Tigers with 10 each, but neither had 11.

by mattwelch on Oct 3, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions

I saw the fanpost here earlier where someone pointed out the 10 players

so I figured it had to be pretty rare. But to be the first to ever do it? Damn, this has been one hell of an offensive year for us.

by Caseys Kiss of Death on Oct 3, 2009 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Quinlan for Panther

he brought in 3 of the 4 runs
give the man some love

Aybar is a nowhere man, Sitting in his Nowhere Land, Making all his nowhere plans for nobody.

by princeton11loveshalos on Oct 3, 2009 3:47 PM PDT reply actions

Agreed

It’s almost his last chance to get a (regular season) panther!

by rspencer on Oct 3, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions

+1

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Oct 4, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions

Bullpen

Nice to see Fuentes starting to sharpen up. Let’s hope Jepsen and Bulger are getting it out of their system.

by LA Seitz on Oct 3, 2009 3:49 PM PDT reply actions

Q is so getting laid tonight.........

bastard!

"In every adversity there lies the seed of an equivalent advantage. In every defeat is a lesson showing you how to win the victory next time." (Robert Collier)

by norcaliangelsfan on Oct 3, 2009 3:53 PM PDT reply actions

And his wife is HOT!!!!

R.I.P. King Ad-Rock #34

by Seik1177 on Oct 3, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions

man If this CWS game gets rained out

that should make for a very very very interesting day tomorrow

"In every adversity there lies the seed of an equivalent advantage. In every defeat is a lesson showing you how to win the victory next time." (Robert Collier)

by norcaliangelsfan on Oct 3, 2009 4:03 PM PDT reply actions

Woot!!

Only one more game then it’s playoff time!! Let’s go Halos this year is different!

First we had a Salmon and now we have a Trout, let's see the same results.

by angelskid2210 on Oct 3, 2009 4:05 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

Beckett

not looking sharp so far

by Vlad Dracul on Oct 3, 2009 4:13 PM PDT reply actions

Q = Qlutch

This team is our extended family, That's why we love them no matter what the record, no matter what the score.

by halofan4life on Oct 3, 2009 4:58 PM PDT reply actions

how about a hand for the sosh...

899 career manager wins… with a chance for #900 in the finale tomorrow

#34 R.I.P.
Heavenly Offense

by BigBangRobbDawgg on Oct 3, 2009 7:05 PM PDT reply actions

Q as my panther...

I hope everyone has their affairs in order considering these must be the end times.

The only magic number now is #34

by Teixeira Who? on Oct 3, 2009 7:42 PM PDT reply actions

That's why we've been cleaning out our closets.

THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!

by opiejeanne on Oct 3, 2009 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions

What's with Bulger?

Missed the game, but heard on the post-game that he was pulled with shoulder stiffness? Is he even gonna make the postseason roster?

Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch

by red floyd on Oct 3, 2009 7:55 PM PDT reply actions

Uh-oh

RIP Nick Adenhart.

"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5

by Clutch on Oct 3, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions

And for some reason, the Halo remains unlit tonight.

The worst thing is the day you realize you want to win more than the players do. - Gene Mauch

by Stirrups on Oct 3, 2009 9:52 PM PDT reply actions

delayed

like the game

by Rev Halofan on Oct 3, 2009 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Do you know why they delayed the game?

Was there some other sport that was deemed more important to show in that time slot, like say, curling?

THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!

by opiejeanne on Oct 3, 2009 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions

The Halo has no guts... (electronics, that is)

All the electronics are removed at present. It didn’t light during the Texas series either. My 5-year-old was bummed looking for it to “twinkle” after the division clincher, but no go.

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Oct 4, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions

I believe that Terry said it would be ready for the playoffs

This was on the 9/30 Angel talk, after the 1-hitter.

Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch

by red floyd on Oct 4, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Resign Q!

Go Angels!

Showing GMJ some respect, resting/saving him by bringing in Willits to take his place. I like it. I expect a big hit out of GMJ against boston. Kaz looking good and ready to shut ’em down.

Angel Pitching, Angel Defense - get past that.

by vladtheimpaler on Oct 4, 2009 12:12 AM PDT reply actions