Kendry Morales Leads Angels Comeback Over Oakland A's
by Rev Halofan on Aug 28, 2009 10:24 PM PDT
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PrintFinal Score in Los Angeles of Anaheim: Oakland Athletics 7, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 11
On a day when the Angels made a rare headline trade for pitching (acquiring Tampa Bay's Scott Kazmir), their homegrown hitter Kendry Morales poured on the power in leading an inspiring comeback victory. Morales was 5 for 5 with 6 RBI, 2 HR, a single and 2 long doubles, one of which had to be reviewed to be sure it wasn't a HR and some of us are still not sure it wasn't.
Starter Trevor Bell did not see the end of the 3rd inning, underscoring the need the Angels have for a Starting Pitcher. The rookie allowed 5 runs on 7 hits. Jose Arredondo pitched two scoreless innings for the Win and Brian Fuentes came in with a mop for his 37th Save, tying Lee Smith for 10th all time single season in Angels history.
Vladimir Guerrero had 2 hits and 2 important Ribbies in the 7-Run 7th inning to get the Angels back in the saddle. Erick Aybar's 2 hits included a headfirst sliding triple in an at-bat that was paused to give Morales his first Major League curtain call. In other offensive highlights, Torii Hunter extended his hitting steak to 12 games. Scott Kazmir is going to walk into one helluva happy clubhouse tomorrow afternoon. The only dilemma: Will Kashmir want Kendry's jersey #19?
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I love you Kendry Morales!
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
by vlad IS my man on Aug 28, 2009 10:25 PM PDT reply actions
Theme for the post-game comic
Acuda’s Revenge
by Neo8234 on Aug 29, 2009 12:19 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
ET kept us in it until Kowbell could bail us out
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Agreed. There can be only one option in a game like this one.
Even fangraphs (home of elevator analysis) has K-Mo’s WPA at an astounding .679
by Fan Since 1981 on Aug 28, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
two
I was gonna put Mathis in just underscore it, but what the heck…
by Rev Halofan on Aug 28, 2009 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't think Arredondo is going pull this one off
Hooters anyone?
by Chone's Chonies on Aug 28, 2009 10:25 PM PDT reply actions
we're undefeated since the acquisition
Hooters anyone?
by Chone's Chonies on Aug 28, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think this might be the first no-doubter choice of Panther ever.........
although I could be wrong.
KMO=MVP
Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009
by norcaliangelsfan on Aug 28, 2009 10:27 PM PDT reply actions
Another T-K-O by K-M-O!
Bow down to the Cuban Crusher bitches!
Let the Halo power flow...
by HALO N BRIMSTONE on Aug 28, 2009 10:29 PM PDT reply actions
I like the using K'
Kendry the Kuban Krusher!
Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's too many Ks...
…or not enough.
by LittleCupcakes on Aug 29, 2009 12:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Ditto, nice.
Let the Halo power flow...
by HALO N BRIMSTONE on Aug 29, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
nope......
not anymore someone voted for Dondo.
Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009
by norcaliangelsfan on Aug 28, 2009 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
that 3 run go ahead dong
came on an 0-2 pitch damn near the dirt.
what a great game, can’t wait to see the big inning i missed
by Quinlan's Goofy Swing on Aug 28, 2009 10:30 PM PDT reply actions
KMO = Perro Malo!
Tex who?
2009 Halos:
"Don't worry bout a thing,
Cause every little thing gonna be all right!"
by Quad Fin Rider on Aug 28, 2009 10:30 PM PDT reply actions
That guy we used to call U-Haul?
Don't call me Desmond!
by highlandhalo on Aug 28, 2009 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
i met one of them
on the boardwalk at venice.
we were encouraged to stare…
love venice
R.I.P.N.A.
by TheAngelsAngels on Aug 29, 2009 1:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I loveth thee, Kendry
Also, the Friday fireworks music, as played over the MLB.Audio feed, is very inspiring—whatever it was that came before “Sugar Pie, Honeybunch,” that is.
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
The musical introduction was interesting, and not MoTown.
I know I know it, but I can’t think what it was. The finale music was the 1812 Overture, which seemed extremely appropriate for tonight’s game.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
KMO en espanol
EL PANTERO
Aybar is a nowhere man, Sitting in his Nowhere Land, Making all his nowhere plans for nobody.
by princeton11loveshalos on Aug 28, 2009 10:33 PM PDT reply actions
The Pink Panther just became EL PANTERO ROJO!
Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm going to have to be pessimistic in the pregames more often
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
KMO... easily
easiest panther selection since the 1-0 shutout by saundo against greinke
Meet me @ the budweiser patio
by BigBangRobbDawgg on Aug 28, 2009 10:39 PM PDT reply actions
I love the small text in the bottom left corner....
:)
RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09
by vlad IS my man on Aug 28, 2009 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Free "Rec'd" inside!!!! Free "Rec'd" inside!!!
Whatever dude.
by Mayheminthehood on Aug 28, 2009 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
nice!
Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009
by norcaliangelsfan on Aug 28, 2009 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Viva Kendry Morales!
Angel Pitching, Angel Defense - get past that.
by vladtheimpaler on Aug 28, 2009 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Time for some LSB fun
“Oh god if the angels win this night will be the worst all season”
by iorange555
“Unfuckingbelievable.
Now Morales homers to put the Angels up 8-6.
lol and now a triple."
“die baseball, die. i hate you.”
“Should be three out tonight if the A’s keep the lead.
But we’ll still be four, potentially five."
Aybar is a nowhere man, Sitting in his Nowhere Land, Making all his nowhere plans for nobody.
by princeton11loveshalos on Aug 28, 2009 10:47 PM PDT reply actions
He's so getting laid tonight!
Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009
by norcaliangelsfan on Aug 28, 2009 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably can't speak a lick of English
But can hit the ball, a long, long way.
Or is Kendry perhaps the one who needs to sit?
prefiero
que lo prefiere hablar beisbol de ingles
by Rev Halofan on Aug 28, 2009 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
no
tengo un vocabulario espñol de ciento palabras a escribir y dos ciento a halblar.
by Rev Halofan on Aug 28, 2009 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
uno mas cerveza por favor.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Aug 28, 2009 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions
UNA cerveza mas porfavor.
cerveza = female
thats why we love both!
Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lo siento, pero no puedo vender hasta las seis.
I learned that very quickly when I was pulling graveyards at a 7-11 back in ‘82/’83.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Oops.... left out a word
Lo siento, pero no puedo vender cerveza hasta las seis.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
anglais, c'est si surfait!
2009 Halos:
"Don't worry bout a thing,
Cause every little thing gonna be all right!"
by Quad Fin Rider on Aug 29, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Kendry
Putting the entire Angels Organization on his back. One game at a time.
The Big Red Machine V.2 is coming this Fall 2009. Go Halos!
Much like Torii did in the first half
Co-MVPs of the Year:
First Half—Torii
Second-Half—Kendry
Fight to the death for overall!
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
Hopefully Poseason MVP-Big Daddy Vladdy
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Aug 28, 2009 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions
all i can say is
you’re welcome. =D
me being in game threads = sucktitude this year. so i left. and Morales exploded.
Gitmo FTW!!!
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered. #34
I wasn't in it long either so I think i'm just not going to chill in the GDP for awhile.
Do whats best for the cause.
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Aug 28, 2009 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Everyone can thank me, too, for going to the game tonight.
It’s amazing, we go to a game and the Angels win.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
opiejeanne,
If nobody else does, thank you for going to the game, and getting us the win!!
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
oh yeah props to oj as well
she was clutch tonight when we needed her to be at her maximum clutch level.
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Aug 29, 2009 1:13 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
That game brought me back to 500.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Aug 29, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I was going to say that about the #19
I saw the picture of Kazmir and it said under his picture……Scott Kazmir #19
If so I am going to be pissed cuz my plan is to get a Morales Jersey with the 19 on the front and MORALES 22 on the back for his OG number!
But if Kazmir takes 19 then everyone will think I have a Kazmir Jersey from the front.
Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I might have acuda on the sleave as well!
anyone wanna chip in? LOL jk
Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
POTG Kendry
ET kept us in the game, but K-Mo is the man. Let no one ever doubt the wisdom that is acuda!! I can’t wait for Kashmirs debut!!
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
Oliver was awesome too.
Great relief all the way around and the offense AWAKES!
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Aug 28, 2009 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Your right DR,
Cuz Oliver did keep us in the game as well, I shouldn’t have over looked him, i’m just happy that we came back, and won, as far as i’m concerned, this was a team win, Panthers for all!!
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
KMo!
And welcome aboard to “Kaz.”
Angel Pitching, Angel Defense - get past that.
by vladtheimpaler on Aug 28, 2009 11:52 PM PDT reply actions
Just a great night
we get a 25 yr old all-star lefty in Kazmir, then Kendry launched several Cuban missiles to power a great come from behind win. Not to mention the bullpen kept us in the game (except Jensen, but then again maybe Fuentes paid him to set up a save opp). I am so happy i went to the game, even if they were out of the $5 tix
Vlad's back!
AK for panther
I think AK was looking for a way to jumpstart his old mates…I know he always looks droopy, but he really doesn’t look like he enjoys playing for the A’ss.
K-Mo
Could have had 4 homers!!!
Both of those doubles would have been gone for sure in most ballparks.
Incredible
or at the big A
before they raised the wall in right field
Who goofed? I've got to know.
Something interesting:
K-Mo hit all of his hits with 2 outs in the inning.
That makes him super clutch
The Big Red Machine V.2 is coming this Fall 2009. Go Halos!
Props to my Cuban brother.
Must feel mighty fine to be that on fire at the plate.
R.I.P.N.A.
by TheAngelsAngels on Aug 29, 2009 1:39 AM PDT reply actions
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