Flock of Angels: Halos Sweep Orioles
by Rev Halofan on Apr 29, 2009 12:34 PM PDT
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PrintFinal Score in Baltimore: Angels 3, Orioles 2
An RBI Triple and a solo HR by Kendry Morales made a fine pitching performance by journeyman Shane Loux hold up as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2, giving the Angels a sweep of the 2-Game series and their third victory in a row - the first time that has happened to the star-crossed club this season.
When Loux finally faltered with a leadoff double in the 7th, Justin Speier came out of the bullpen to quell the would-be rally. The oft-maligned reliever struck out 2 and got Brian Roberts to line out to First Base. Jose Arredondo made the game a little more adventurous when he gave up a run in the 8th inning on back-to-back singles but struck out 2 and benefited from a great throw by Jeff Mathis to catch Nick Markakis stealing.
Loux was tremendous, at one time retiring 11 straight Orioles in the middle innings. He allowed 5 hits, 1 Earned Run and struck out 3. Brian Fuentes pitched a scoreless 9th for his 5th save of the season.
On offense, back-to-back solo homers by Torii Hunter and Kendry Morales to lead off the top of the 7th inning were the difference. Later, with one out in the inning, Gary Matthews Jr. hit a liner off the sternum of Oriole pitcher Koji Uehara, removing him from the game - but the damage was done. X-rays were negative, but you would not wish that play on even the most hated pitchers in the league, except maybe Josh Beckett.
Morales also hit a run-scoring triple to tie the game in the 4th inning. In Brandon Wood news, Chone Figgins went 0 for 5 and left 3 runners on base.
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Win / Loss
That reminds me…. did we do away with the win/loss pictures. They were helpful for my short attention span!
Nick, you will always be an Angel. And you will be missed.
by anaheimisnotla on Apr 29, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
nope we get to do our own in these threads now.......
Rev changed it so we could put up our own in post game thread.
Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009
by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 29, 2009 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Speier for panther
Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009
by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 29, 2009 12:39 PM PDT reply actions
I vote
Kendry for Panther, with Loux a close second.
RIP Nick. The Angels and their fans will always remember you.
1-2-3 with a one run lead is pretty Panther.
Ah well, he probably wouldn’t get any votes anyway.
Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.
Kendry
Loux would’ve had it
if he wasn’t throwing to the O’s
*Ade-Rock 34*
by TheTypingFiend on Apr 29, 2009 12:43 PM PDT reply actions
The O's have a good offense...
Roberts, Markakis, Jones are nothing to sneeze at. Add in Wieters at the break and they will be tough to pitch to.
RIP Nick...
Jim Scully
Jim Scully Home
Don't forget Huff.
I think the Orioles scored more runs than we did last year. They hit more homers and had a higher BA also.
by Chzburger Jones on Apr 29, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
That pic of Koji Uehara cracks me up...( yes, I am an insensitive bastard! )
I am sure that hurt, but Sheez…it was hit by GMJ, how hard could it have been hit??? :P
Miss you Nick...! RIP
You are not alone
I really hope that when the WiHaloFan includes that picture with a comment about those Mini Sirloin Burgers giving him heart burn in those … A Day At The Park.
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
I'm not photoshop expert
But this is one artist interpretation.
Made with MS Paint
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
You gotta work on your photoshop skills homeboy.
Do it for Nick '09
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Apr 29, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
But I was using Paint
Microsoft Paint.
And I wanted to put it up before someone beat me too it.
:(
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
Nice Paint effort :-)
I have fun making bad images in Paint too.
Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.
no its great...im just messing around....
Do it for Nick '09
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Apr 29, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
That was a huge play at first, agreed.
Plus a nice pick on Izzy’s spectacular play.
Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.
Just what the Doctor ordered: 2 in Baltimore
Wow, it sure is great playing weaker teams. Loux Yes!
by Big Bad, 'Vlad'! on Apr 29, 2009 12:50 PM PDT reply actions
Livin' large with the 2 game sweep
by Big Easy Halofan on Apr 29, 2009 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
i dont think those guys eat anything that's "mini"
Meet me @ the budweiser patio
by BigBangRobbDawgg on Apr 29, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe a cooper mini
GA GA he's the man, if he can't do it, no one can
by Moondoggy on Apr 29, 2009 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
BTW
Since that photo’s from the 60’s (It was in my 1971 Guinness Book of World Records), Nice shop work on the hats
Angels fan since '67
Thanks
I also remember this photo from the Guinness Book of World Records (1985 edition), and it always made me smile. Apparently, they must have been the world’s fattest twins for a long time, and judging by their faces, enjoying every minute.
by Big Easy Halofan on Apr 29, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Super glad Loux got as DUB YA
Hes pitched well for the most part. He definitely deserves one.
Do it for Nick '09
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Apr 29, 2009 1:19 PM PDT reply actions
Agreed. That 0-2 record didn't suit him at all.
Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.
And 2 out of 3 pregame
It was a tossup between ET and Shields for the 8th and I picked Shields.
Angels fan since '67
We have a better record than the Mets now!
Suck it K-Rod!
P.S.
Please come back. X_X
by Chzburger Jones on Apr 29, 2009 1:26 PM PDT reply actions
I'm probably gonna get called a racist for this, so whatever
But am I the only one who is really annoyed by Japanese sideburns? It’s just head hair they grow long to look like sideburns! It really bugs me.
To counteract charges of racism (I’m a white boy), I hate when white people shave their head but still grow sideburns.
RIP Nick Adenhart, #34
no that IS torii hunter.
Do it for Nick '09
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Apr 29, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounds like
you just don’t like sideburns
*Ade-Rock 34*
by TheTypingFiend on Apr 29, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
seriously
how long does Figgy has to SUCK before we play Wood?
.230-something, bad defense and countless rallies killed….
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered. #34
yesterday, he only got on base 4 out of 5 times, and he only stole 2 bases, and he only scored 2 runs. Geez
What is wrong with our leadoff hitter?
by Big Bad, 'Vlad'! on Apr 29, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Also his name is tricky
*Ade-Rock 34*
by TheTypingFiend on Apr 29, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know ... you only half get on base when you're thrown out trying to go to third on a double.
IMO
Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.
the question should be how long does Aybar have to suck before we play wood? At least Figgy is getting on base.
His .352 OBP with 9 steals isn’t that bad. On the other hand Aybar with his .259 OBP really sucks. And it’s not like Aybar’s D is ripping it up either. It’s been downright bad.
I am a fair weather fan so the Angels better win!
by Halo84653 on Apr 29, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1
In a year of such turmoil, whining still abounds.
by Downing Rules on Apr 29, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn straight!!!
Scioscia is blind to this – seriously blind.
RIP Nick...
Jim Scully
Jim Scully Home
I mentioned this a few games ago.
Aybar isn’t hitting and if he ain’t fielding I can’t see the liability of playing Wood.
I got a fever and the only prescription is... more Kowbell!
Izturis can play in place of Failbar
Until he gets hurt again, which I assume he will at some point.
Or is Kendry perhaps the one who needs to sit?
Scioscia sees this
That’s why he benched Aybar again today. But he isn’t as quick to completely give up on players the way some fans would.
you all never learn...
You dont bench a player permanently after 20 games…plus, Aybar batted 350. on our last road trip. Sure, we went 1-5 on the road trip but it wasn’t his fault.
Plus, anyone who has watched Angels baseball longer than 1 month knows that Scioscia doesn’t make knee-jerk reactions to a player struggling. Im all for Wood getting some playing time but he isn’t going to be replacing anyone unless Figgy or Aybar or whoever is still sucking it up come the All-Star break.
Do it for Nick '09
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Apr 29, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
My opinion on Aybar is based on his work in total--not just this year. He has always sucked.
See my post in the Wood vs. Aybar thread. there is no reason at all to have him taking up a spot in the roster.
I am a fair weather fan so the Angels better win!
same
i filled out both i believe.
abreu, speier, under
R.I.P.N.A.
by TheAngelsAngels on Apr 29, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
After i use the form (making sure to type my screen name properly)
I go into the google doc and make sure my pick shows up there.
In a year of such turmoil, whining still abounds.
by Downing Rules on Apr 29, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
To the above,
Sorry… I can’t do anything about it…
I could have people calling foul easily like this and it’d be a mess for me :(
(not saying you are, as you have a good trackrecord)
but if you two are SURE you’ve entered something in the form,
then this does worry me a bit about the certainty of the google docs…
However, I do provide a link so that you can be sure that your picks go through (to avoid just this kind of problem)
RIP Nick Adenhart :(
Hmm... okay. One time offer.
if you want to try and fight this a littl emore
go ahead and IM me (in my profile) or email me at (my sn) at gmail
I used a different message this time, so if you can give me a near-verbatim recollection of it I’ll give it to you
RIP Nick Adenhart :(
Haven't the foggiest...
…sure I put the pick through, but if them’s the rules then I’m not going to make a fuss.
I blame Scottish IT – glad I’m back south of the border (just).
I see red people
Though of course...
…if I miss out on the title by 2 points at season’s end, I will be creating an effigy of you to take out the back of Castle Limey and burn on November 5th instead of Guy Fawkes.
I see red people
You have confirmed my long-held belief that all English people live in castles.
Do you have a moat monster too??
RIP Nick Adenhart, #34
An Englishman's home is his castle...
…yes, we all live in them.
And yes – she’s called the girlfriend
I see red people
not so secret, then, is it.
;)
In a year of such turmoil, whining still abounds.
by Downing Rules on Apr 29, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
You can add extra meat at Carl's Jr. as well...
A 4×4 Western Bacon Cheeseburger is wonderful…
sounds good...
but my friend, that isn’t a 4×4. That’s a living breathing Big Mac done the In-N-Out way. It might have been the only documented on in existence. And for a short time lived in my house. Then in my stomach. Then… well you know.
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
You are an animal...
With heart problems!
What about
animal style fries??
Has anybody seen 100 × 100 on youtube?? some good stuff.
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart you will forever be missed...
by angelskid2210 on Apr 29, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
another secret item is
pepperchinis (or however you spell them). Just ask for chopped chillies, and theyll put them on the burger. Be ware, do not order them on the side (in a bag) and let them sit in the fridge for upwards of a year. Spice Index goes up by a very massive number. Trust me, its a bad experience.
That'll only happen if that one prospect is the second coming of Christ and redemption for mankind can only be achieved by smacking many balls out of the yard.
-The Limey
by anaheim angels on Apr 29, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
is it time that
we start playing compare the stats with Kendry and Teixera?
by Chris Knapp's Sac on Apr 29, 2009 3:04 PM PDT reply actions
Kris---
your reply to my question was removed with the rest of the post before I coud read it. You still on for the BoSox series?
GA GA he's the man, if he can't do it, no one can
Yes indeed, and as I said before...
… thanks for squaring me away with the tix. You are a scholar and a gentleman.
I get to LA on the 11th, so the 13th/14th look good for me before I head down to San Diego. I’ll drop you an e-mail next week to work out the finer details once I’ve worked out my schedule.
I see red people
Our starting pitching is awesome
Lackey, Santana, and Escobar may not be able to crack the starting lineup when they return.
Angel Pitching (Adenhart), Angel Defense - get past that.
Sad to say...
But I don’t think Escobar is ever coming back…
I have the same sinking feeling...
but I hope we are both wrong.
In a year of such turmoil, whining still abounds.
by Downing Rules on Apr 29, 2009 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
My Angels Season Calendar
From Last Year is proudly shows off #45. And considering he was supposed to be back this month or the next, I will still bet you he throws for the Angels this season.
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
He shpuild be back after the All Star Break
Remember that’s when his original return was, before his Spring Training miracle & subsequent setback
*Ade-Rock 34*
by TheTypingFiend on Apr 29, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Scottnak ...
Hi Scott – I either got too cute with my nicknames or I forgot to fill in the form. I should be getting one point on today’s picks, providing I followed procedure. Can you check? Thanks!
read my comments above
Sorry, I can’t do anything if the form doesn’t have your name in it
RIP Nick Adenhart :(
Bummer ...
I’m nearly 100% positive that I followed procedure. I did get the confirmation language after hitting the button as usual – but something must have went awry eh?
click the "check here after 5 minutes" link
that is in every pre-game thread. I don’t understand why this is so hard for some people to just check it.
In a year of such turmoil, whining still abounds.
by Downing Rules on Apr 30, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m counted, so I’m all good. I ALSO checked the spreadsheet to make sure my picks were there after five minutes. Is that too much for people to do? It’s not that hard.
But I don’t quite remember what the “success” message was. I remember it was different, and made me laugh though.
Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.
This may have already been mentioned...
But in 2008, Hunter didn’t hit his eight home run until June 9th. F you, Teixeira.
Apologies in advance.
Scott
Can you please take a look at my picks for this game. I managed to squeak out the over and it shows as 0 points. Much appreciated. And to show that I am not below sucking up, you’re doing an awesome job. :)
Sorry.
That’s because you didn’t post in the comments (thus the red background) , something noted in the form twice.
There’s no way you can squeak of this one alas.
RIP Nick Adenhart :(
I feel for 'ya bro...
…the burden of taking responsibility for anything!
“You can please all the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but…” I’m sure you can figure out the rest of the quote!
I can't tell you how long it took me in life to understand this aphorism.
Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.
I would never claim to be a mind reader...
…if I was, I would think what’s closer to completion of the quote is “…I QUIT!!!”
Oddly enough
In a 1-2-3 ballgame, this is where Fuentes has a shot at POTG if you’re taking WPA into consideration. According to Fangraphs he had the second most important performance, behind Morales. But – ignoring Fangraphs, I give POTG to Loux – we needed Houdini today, and that’s who showed up.
Let's do this for Nick Adenhart, Courtney Stewart, and Henry Pearson.
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