Angels Traffic Jam Strands John Lackey, Dodgers Take Final Fwy Series Game
by Rev Halofan on Jun 21, 2009 8:21 PM PDT
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PrintFinal Score in Los Angeles of Anaheim: Dodgers: 5, Angels 3
The Angels had the Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw on the ropes. The bases were loaded, there were no outs and Bobby Abreu was up, Torii Hunter was on deck, Vlad Guerrero was holding a bat in the dugout. John Lackey had just allowed the only run of the game up to that point in the top of the 5th inning and it was the Angels turn to answer back. Chone Figgins was on First Base to turn even a single into a bases-clearing episode if the ball bounced their way.
But Bobby Abreu grounded a 2-0 pitch weakly to Kershaw for a 1-2-3 Double Play and the inning ended without a run being scored.
Complete idiot Joe Morgan announcing later in the game when Bobby got a weak, meaningless single "And that is why Bobby Abreu is a .300 hitter." By sucking, Joe? Or by gutlessly choking?
In the bottom of the 8th with 2 outs and 1 run across, the Angels were down 4-1. Jonathan Broxton had just walked Gary Matthews Jr. Erick Aybar struck out weakly. And that was that, Brandon Wood still in Triple A, the Angels a half game back in the AL West, the Freeway Series for the 2009 season a split... at least until October.
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A boo breu.........
FTW………..
totally weak.
Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009
by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 21, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions
btw........
Im still firmly in the…..“shoulda got Dunn instead” camp
Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009
by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 21, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
its just one game
give him a break. everyone has a bad day. Kershaw is a good pitcher vs lefties and Bobby proved why. Abreu will be just fine. By the way Adam Dunn is hitting .263
HR dont win ball games...
*insert obligatory comment from Rev about how I should take that up with Tim Salmon and…Brad Fullmer?
Do it for Nick '09
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Jun 21, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
i agree with you
and like Dunn, Abreu has many at-bats where he waits “for his pitch” and then ends up sitting on the bench after it never comes but a strike does.
Heres some stats for this thread....
Other than Dunn’s 18 HR’s to Abreu’s weak 3….the two are very
similar this year. Also, it shows that the horrible DP that Abreu grounded into today with the bases jammed doesnt happen a whole bunch for him.
Dunn: Has struck out 72 times with 54 BB in 291 AB’s. An OBP of .399. with 48 RBI’s. He has grounded into only 3 double plays.
Abreu: Has struck out only 37 times with 36 BB in 259 AB’s. An OBP of 394. with 35 RBI’s. He has grounded into only 4 double plays.
I suppose an arguement could be made that Dunn’s superior power makes him better offensive support but he also K’s a WHOLE bunch. I dont really see a dramatic difference here.
Do it for Nick '09
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Jun 21, 2009 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions
doublethe salary though...
5 million extra gets you a lot…
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
by vlad IS my man on Jun 22, 2009 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions
the home runs obviously arent enough
because his team is on pace to have the worst recored in MLB history
well thats because his supporting cast sucks.........
but throw him in place of Abreu and I would venture to guess we are in first place by a couple games………but….thats just pure speculation on my part.
Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009
by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 21, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
really?
I understand the necessity for power but his power puts in first place? It just seems like a very dramatic, unlikely difference.
but maybe not…
Do it for Nick '09
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Jun 21, 2009 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
we're only half a game out of first.....
considering some of our games…….a home run or two would have been the whole difference…….it’s the great equalizer.
Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009
by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 22, 2009 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions
+ 1
dude didnt even stick around for out number 3 in the ninth. WEAK.
Do it for Nick '09
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Jun 21, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
He defines a type of person I call...
a “26-outer.”
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Jun 23, 2009 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
It was a 2-0 pitch that Bobby swung at
I remember because I thought no way a singles hitter is given the green light against a guy that practically walked the bases loaded.
It was a bad decision to give him the green light.
And Bobby did a horrible horrible job w/ the green light. It wasn’t even like he was trying to drive it. He was just trying to make contact.
I also was stunned that he swung
That was obviously the worst possible result. If he had been patient, he probably would have walked, and the whole game would have been different. When the Doyers escaped that inning with their 2-0 lead intact, it was so deflating.
I'd like to see Scioscia among the candidates.
Not pinch-hitting for Bobby after his first two overmatched at bats was something less than bold. Keeping him in the game after the double play was even worse.
Lefties hitting under .150 against Kershaw. Bobby showed why that is. His first two Ks were pants around the ankles bad.
One of the few times I was calling for GMJ by the third inning.
you dont pitch hit for as 300 hitter....
and that is that.
Do it for Nick '09
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Jun 21, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd like to see Scioscia also but for leaving Lackey in
WTF, I can see him starting the 8th, but when first guy gets on base, he should have been taken out, he was already at 103 pitches.
OK, he got the DP but end result, 2 more hits including Loney’s HR.
Booo!
That loss just hurt.
I want to light something on fire. Who’s up for a quick trip to Dodger Stadium? Bring lighter fluid.
Let's win one for Nick
I'm always in for that trip...
Ill bring some TNT too, just for good measure
2009 Angels Season: Let's Do This For Nick
by trojanangelfan on Jun 21, 2009 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Love how your biggest rival isn’t even in your division… Angel fans need to stop hatting on the Dodgers and worry about the American League… If you can fill up your own stadium seats with your own fans you wouldn’t have to put up with the crowds from LA coming to support their team. Dodger Fans don’t even care about the Angels… they care about what they are doing and what their other division rivals are doing… Dodgers have shown they are the team to beat this year Winning series against key teams… Even without power hitting!!!!! Get over the dodger loss Cause it means nothing to you!!! Especially because the first place Rangers also Lost!
Worry about getting first place back or wild card!!!!
Abreu
Boy do I hate losing a series to the Dodgers, especially at home. UGH!
Sorry to hear that.
Hopefully things will brighten up for you, and for us other Halos fans as well :)
Let's win one for Nick
Bad Loss turn the page
Texas is off tomorrow so a win for us v.s the Rockies tomorrow will put the Angels in first by percentage points. Its not like the Dodgers suck we were competitive the entire series with the best team in baseball, so i have no reason to believe we wont do will in Colorado
Dodgers Best Team in Baseball?!
You must be a Brooklyn fan in disguise.
Dodgers Don’t Suck!!!! YOu guys are in a Weak division and are struggling to find First place! Maybe you should check your own damn Stats before you say the best team in baseball Sucks!!!! I love how Angels Fans are the least knowledgeable in all of baseball!!! If you want to laugh read Angel Blogs because they are meaningless since they have only started paying attention to the sport since 2002!!! boo hooo angel fans boo hoo!!!!!
You need to improve your comprehension skills.
dmoney2741 did not write that the Dodgers suck. In fact, he called them the best team in baseball.
Dodger troll
Typical RF Pavilion Dodger fan that lacks any type of critical thinking skills and instead has to resort to tired cliches.
RIP Nick Adenhart
BOTG? How about Naps swinging at the first pitch in the 9th??
Or how about the ump calling a homerun that didnt seem to be. Or how about Kobe, totally rooting for the Dodgers.
Or how about National Television as the BOTG. I have a theory that when the Angels are on National television they suck. Its proven so the last two years of the playoffs. And as far as I remember, every time we are the ESPN game of the week….we lose.
I wouldnt even know how to begin to figure out our win percentage over the past 3 years when on national television but I have a feeling were below 500.
Do it for Nick '09
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Jun 21, 2009 9:07 PM PDT reply actions
Erick Aybar: 0-3, 2K
Aybar’s season line for this year (not even taking today into account): 281/314/393
Brandon Wood, so far at SLC: 305/374/606
I know that the PCL != the major leagues, but wouldn’t it have been nice to have a power threat playing in the middle infield today?
Years lates, Clutch still needs to chill.
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart, #34.
Aybar for effing sure
i was SCREAMING at my TV after the bases loaded K when he ended up looking at the umpire BEHIND HIM! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! i bet you eyes were closed too, huh????
Rev – did you kick the dog or something? because that crap is weak…
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered. #34
I'm on the same boat as you
I was atthe game and his whole at bat I was saying “come on pole get a bAsehit” when he struck out I called him a worthless piece of shit and all the angels looked at me like I was crazy!! Man is he the biggest worthless price of shit there is. Broxton had no fear because even if he made a mistake shitbar wouldve just got a lousy single!!
First we had a Salmon and now we have a Trout, let's see the same results.
by angelskid2210 on Jun 21, 2009 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
LACKEY'S SOUR LUCK
BOTG=SOSCH
Why?
1. QUINLAN in the line-up
2. S. RODRIGUEZ instead of IZTURIS
3. Allowed Lackey to continue the Doyer’s hit parade
by HALO N BRIMSTONE on Jun 21, 2009 11:08 PM PDT reply actions
Was at the game and all I have to say is...
We sure F’ed that one up
On a brighter side…. WE ARE 0.5 Games Behind First in June!!! everyone pick your heads up… we have had a FAN HORRIBLE (Not so much Fan Strong/Fan Fun) season so far and yet we are in the thick of things and ready for a fun pennant run
Let’s Get At It Halos!
2009 Angels Season: Let's Do This For Nick
by trojanangelfan on Jun 21, 2009 11:24 PM PDT reply actions
When Soth pinch hit Morales
why did he have him hit from the right side? He sucks from the right.
I understand the whole lefty vs righty thing, but it’s not like a left handed batter can’t possibly hit left handed pitching. IMO Morales should stop being a switch hitter and just hit from the left full time. As a righty he’s an automatic out.
RIP Nick. We will miss you!
he didn't Torre made him switch when we brought Leach in.
Morales went up to plate left handed before Torre made pitching change…
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