Gary Matthews Steals Home on a Broom, Angels Sweep Diamondbacks
by Rev Halofan on Jun 28, 2009 5:40 PM PDT
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Final Score in Arizona: Angels 12, Diamondbacks 8
Somehow, some way, Matt Palmer's magic continues. The journeyman is now 7-1 after getting just enough and letting a bullpen do the rest. A Kevin Jepsen choke was quelled by scoreless relief from relievers Jason Bulger, Justin Speier and Brian Fuentes.
The highlight of the game had to have been Angels Centerfielder Gary Matthews Jr. stealing home to follow up his bases-clearing 3 RBI double. He reached 3B on a throwng error and stole home off of pitcher Max Scherzer, who took the loss. Maicer Iztursi, batting 2nd was 2 for 3 with 3 runs scored and 2 RBI.
The 1st Place Angels now head to suburban Dallas for a showdown with the 2nd Place Texas Rangers.
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GMJ comes through in the clutch.......
glad the blowpen could salvage the win………would have been quite disturbing to blow that lead.
On to Texas where seperation is the goal!
Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009
by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 28, 2009 5:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Angels, Let's Round Up them Steers!
GMJ sure made his papa proud today.
by HALO N BRIMSTONE on Jun 28, 2009 5:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GMJ comes through
great swipe of home!
Free Brandon Wood!
by gorams77 on Jun 28, 2009 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We don't have a Bullpen. We have a Cowpen. Before we get to call it a Bullpen these guys gotta grow a pair.
by Stirrups on Jun 28, 2009 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
?
D-wacked, or just Wacked?
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
by Clutch on Jun 28, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fixed it. "Whacked." As in, "That game was..." or "That Arizona team is..."
We don't have a Bullpen. We have a Cowpen. Before we get to call it a Bullpen these guys gotta grow a pair.
by Stirrups on Jun 28, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin Jepsen could throw batting practice to a T-Ball team
Achillies, we’ve found your heel. This dude sucks and is bringing down the team.
"We have a great closer, one of the best in the game, and I wouldn’t trade him for anyone else." (Matt Palmer, after the latest Fuentes meltdown)
by PieceOfAase on Jun 28, 2009 5:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kevin "Napalm" Jepsen
Get Aybar off this team. Now.
by HaloDutch on Jun 28, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Props to Gary!
Stealing Home = Very Panther!
I’m loving me some Izzy…
RIP NICK ADENHART
by Funke5ive on Jun 28, 2009 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Light up that Halo
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Get Aybar off this team. Now.
by HaloDutch on Jun 28, 2009 6:02 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
OK. We whipped the NL West's booties.
I hope we continue the momentum over the next 3 games.
Believe it or not (apologies to Ripley)…we currently have the 4th best winning percentage in MLB (slightly ahead of the Tigers). We are only trailing the Dodgers, Red Sox, and Yankees. And if the Yankees lose tonight (not likely) we will pass them!
Will all the crap, all the BS, all the injuries, and all the tragedies, this is nothing less than AMAZING. As the season progresses, I am beginning to think this year is more of a testament to solid team management (Moreno, Reagins, Scioscia) than last year or even 2002.
Truly remarkable. Enjoy it while it lasts.
by sothball on Jun 28, 2009 6:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GMJ
That double was huge, and the steal of home was awesome.
Definitely need to do something about Jepsen.
by Brody on Jun 28, 2009 6:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Padres 2 -Texas 0
in the 8th
2009 Angels Season: Let's Do This For Nick
by trojanangelfan on Jun 28, 2009 7:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Texas being one hit by Chad Gaudin in their own park.....
yikes
Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009
by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 28, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Praying that Heath Bell will wrap up Gaudin's gem nicely
by 27up27down on Jun 28, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Andruw Jones....
Light up the 1.5 Game lead.
Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009
by norcaliangelsfan on Jun 28, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay! Another win for Matt Palmer.
I am the Iron Man
by 44FAN on Jun 28, 2009 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
looks like here: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3651923679_1c17f63f6a_o.jpg
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Jun 29, 2009 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mighty Mouse! Slap-hitter extraordinaire!
Nice work by GMJ too. Hey, if you need to have a back-up for Torri, you could do worse right?
God needed a starter. RIP #34
by 3rd Echelon on Jun 28, 2009 11:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That picture above of GMJ im litterally 3inches from being in that photo!
If you see the guy in the white shirt above the umpire in the first row you can see my arm! I was on tv so much!
Nick Adenhart.
by WillGoAngels27 on Jun 28, 2009 11:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
dude
I think saw you. Were you were a retro Halos cap and sitting with a D-backs friend?
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
by vlad IS my man on Jun 28, 2009 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha yeah man!!
hahahahahah not joking! that was me!
Nick Adenhart.
by WillGoAngels27 on Jun 29, 2009 1:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha thanks.
Birthday present from my friend. Birthday was in Jan. but it was worth the while.
Nick Adenhart.
by WillGoAngels27 on Jun 29, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GMJr for Panther
Rivera HR: Rivera woulda caught it.
Angel Pitching, Angel Defense - get past that.
by vladtheimpaler on Jun 29, 2009 12:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
Lets give credit when credit is due.
GMJ would have caught it.
Nick Adenhart.
by WillGoAngels27 on Jun 29, 2009 1:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now is the time
Find a way to get GMJ to waive the no trade, and deal him for a reliever. His value is about as high as it’s going to get, it’s time to get on with it.
by mustard_man on Jun 29, 2009 8:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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