Many Angels Left on Base in Jered Weaver Win
by Rev Halofan on Apr 26, 2010 10:32 PM PDT
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Final Score at Angel Stadium: Angels 5, Indians 2... The Angels left a combined 26 men on base in Monday night's game in addition to grounding into 2 double plays, but managed to score 5 runs and ride the excellent pitching of Jered Weaver and the gutsy relief of Kevin Jepsen to a victory over the Cleveland Indians.
Some Highlights:
- Bobby Abreu had a 2-Run homerun and made a highlight reel running catch of a Grady Sizemore fly that had bases clearing double written all over it.
- Hideki Matsui got his 1,000th Major League hit (he had over 1,300 in Japan)
- Erick Aybar led the game off with a HR, the first leadoff homer of his career
- Kevin Jepsen came in with the bases loaded and only one out and got out of it
- Kendry Morales was named AL player of the week prior to the game and then was the only Angel to go hitless in the game.
- Brian Fuentes struck out the side in the 9th for a Save.
- Brandon Wood's batting average got closer to his weight as he went 3-4.
- Jered Weaver got the W, throwing 106 pitches in 6 innings and striking out 7.
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Rev, no mention of BWood going 3 for 4?
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
plus for anybody still whining & bitching about Wood replacing Figgy...
0 for 4, 3 K tonight & .179 AVG
"All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine."
by Quad Fin Rider on Apr 26, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I haven't heard much about that.
Maybe Wood replacing Izzy, but I doubt we’ll hear anyone singing that song tonight.
While it's true that Wood went 3 for 4 in last night's game,
his batting ave. is .158, and he has already made 4 errors, giving him a fielding percentage of .907. Izzy’s batting average, however, is .219 and he has made no error in fielding. If the Angels are hell-bent on making Wood their starting third baseman, then I hope like hell he pans out. But Izzy is already a clutch hitter with a great glove. I’m not sayin’, I’m just sayin’. But then that’s already been said.
I went with Chupa
But another great outing by the Dream Weaver—mister consistency in a season of some inconsistency
"You been putting it up your whole life. You just didnt know it" Anton Chigurh
I only wish Weaver could have lasted longer.
So I went Abreu.
But serious respect for the Dream Weave.
They showed sats on Weave on the broadcast
He’s got like a 1.00 era first 80 pitches;
And I think it was something like 3.41 after that
"You been putting it up your whole life. You just didnt know it" Anton Chigurh
*That would be "stats" not "sats" or SATs
"You been putting it up your whole life. You just didnt know it" Anton Chigurh
Panther = Wood
gotta show him some love to balance out all the hate posted here — I think he may just have finally turned that proverbial corner.
"All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine."
by Quad Fin Rider on Apr 26, 2010 10:39 PM PDT reply actions
+1
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless" - Kenny Powers
by DAD OF VLAD on Apr 26, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
His approach is so much better
He looks way confident—and hitting the ball to the left side
I was wrong earlier this season thinking the opposite field approach was working;
he definitely needs to keep looking for the first good pitch and pulling the ball like he did today
"You been putting it up your whole life. You just didnt know it" Anton Chigurh
Still has a lot of work to do as you saw in that last at bat where we seemed to be reaching for balls down low and way out.
Never is going to be perfect but still needs work (was better though)
Lead organizer of the annual 7 round live mock draft at MtD and Moderator
by TheAngelsColts on Apr 26, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm looking for Wood to keep improving at the plate and hoping his glove will follow
He hasn’t played anywhere near his potential. After his 2 rbi including the go ahead against ny he gave a great postgame interview (his first of the season as well if I’m not mistaken) and you could see his confidence isn’t shaken. And I was starting to doubt him…keep it up Woodsy!
by Anaheim71420 on Apr 27, 2010 8:02 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Jepsen.
Absolutely saved the game for us, coming in with runners everywhere and only one out, and not allowing a single one to score. That, is PANTHER.
Light up that halo! RIP, Nick.
true dat.
Chili Davis - the closest thing the MLB got to a real life Pedro Cerrano.
by NW angels Fan on Apr 26, 2010 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a boner for Wood
Give him the Panther, he was rawwww-tastic tonight and he is stocking his way back to .200 and an All-Star invite.
“GIVE IT UP FOR YOUR STARTING THIRD-BASEMAN, Brandon WOOD.” – Joe Buck
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless" - Kenny Powers
Don't you mean I have Wood for a boner?
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
NO but that sounds like a stupid joke that Joe Buck would say
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless" - Kenny Powers
by DAD OF VLAD on Apr 26, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
A Panther is somebody so getting laid tonight
"All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine."
by Quad Fin Rider on Apr 26, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
What does that have to do with the Angels
I can’t make the connection.
Pardon my ignorance.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Apr 26, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
44
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless" - Kenny Powers
by DAD OF VLAD on Apr 26, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
From WiHaloFan's comics last year
A meme was having Napoli saying “I’m sooo getting laid tonight!” after doing something awesome.
Light up that halo! RIP, Nick.
Speaking of which,
This has probably been addressed already, but what happened to the comics this year?
Light up that halo! RIP, Nick.
i thin WiHaloFan
1) ran out of good ideas
2) is busy
3) Got laid so much from them he is afraid of what happens if he makes more
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless" - Kenny Powers
by DAD OF VLAD on Apr 26, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
*think
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless" - Kenny Powers
by DAD OF VLAD on Apr 26, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it's more of a case of where he's no longer snowed in
I hate to sound like such a selfish prick, but I was hoping for some bad weather up there to keep him behind the computer.
"All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine."
by Quad Fin Rider on Apr 26, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I suppose #2 is the right answer
but I like to believe it’s #3
"You been putting it up your whole life. You just didnt know it" Anton Chigurh
Here's the breakdown as to why...
1) 98%
2) 2%
3) 0%
The world would be a much better place if you could get laid by doing comics. Sadly, that’s not the case.
At least for me.
Do something with another Hitler video
Those were the absolute best!
by SocalAngelFaninOC on Apr 27, 2010 8:14 AM PDT up reply actions
the longer, official answer can be found here...
http://www.halosheaven.com/story/2006/6/5/41318/19900
"All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine."
by Quad Fin Rider on Apr 26, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
From the right side-bar
Rev’s explanation: http://www.halosheaven.com/story/2006/6/5/41318/19900
Hope that helps!
Light up that halo! RIP, Nick.
Do you know Kenny Powers?
In his prime he was a panther every night on the mound.
PS. find and read the story on the home page, i think right side
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless" - Kenny Powers
by DAD OF VLAD on Apr 26, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
The Panther
represents the metaphysical ontological side of Halo Heaven.
Our Rev Halofan has shown us the light
and the power of the Panther.
Iand t was there tonight, brothers and sisters
"You been putting it up your whole life. You just didnt know it" Anton Chigurh
Maybe instead of "Moralesland"
We should do “Panther”, and make the Lore of the Panther mainstream. I’m sure Throwbacks would love it!
It must be that time of day, the time to focus on sports.
I was thinking Kowbelland or Kowbeland
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by TheAngelsColts on Apr 26, 2010 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice.
also, because we will all be parked out in left field foul territory;
so AngelColts is right—it’s the wrong field and area for the Moralesland sign.
*Maybe Throwbacks can “commission” the giant letter posters in time.
"You been putting it up your whole life. You just didnt know it" Anton Chigurh
Alright I read the story
Thanks to everyone.
I voted for Jepsen.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Apr 26, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
It is the equivalent of Player of the game basically.
Lead organizer of the annual 7 round live mock draft at MtD and Moderator
by TheAngelsColts on Apr 26, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Jered's ERA+:
151. Take THAT, Sky!
Forget about Britney, LEAVE BRANDON ALONE!!!!
by Figgi4life on Apr 26, 2010 10:58 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Tip of the Hat
- Abreu with that great catch. He sometimes gets criticized for poor D, but that catch probably saved the game. Video
- And his 2-run HR; an impressive shot to deep right-center. Video
Wag of the Finger
- to the hitters for going 2-for-15 with RISP
- needing 5 relief pitchers
Not bad though; the team hasn’t clicked yet, but still manages to win games.
The opiate of the masses is spectator sports. What else explains the astounding fact that millions of seemingly intelligent human beings feel that the athletic exertions of total strangers are somehow consequential for themselves?
by Fan Since 1981 on Apr 26, 2010 11:03 PM PDT reply actions
The Wag of the Finger award
you should give that out on a regular basis here
(and the Tip of the Hat as well)
"You been putting it up your whole life. You just didnt know it" Anton Chigurh
Who else remembers the Flying FIckle Finger of Fate award?
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Say Goodnight, Dick
"All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine."
by Quad Fin Rider on Apr 26, 2010 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Goodnight Dick
Huge Rowan and Martin fan
back in the day
"You been putting it up your whole life. You just didnt know it" Anton Chigurh
by Raaddad on Apr 26, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The best part of that show was Goldie Hawn
About 10 years ago I worked as a Business Manager at a firm in Century City that handled both Goldie Hawn & Chris Robinson. So I would often see Goldie early in the morning without any makeup on & then later in the day catch Kate Hudson all dolled up after a photo shoot — believe me there was never any comparison — even though Kate was much closer to my age, Goldie was always WAY, WAY hotter.
"All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine."
by Quad Fin Rider on Apr 26, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
She was (and still probably is) the essence of hotness
"You been putting it up your whole life. You just didnt know it" Anton Chigurh
Goldie is definitely still hot.
But did you see the Racquel Welch interview in the LAT a few weeks back? They had some current pix of her, and she is STILL smoking!
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
No, didn't see it
Now Raquel Welch was my favorite as a kid—1,ooo,oo Years BC blew my mind as a kid, and she was unbelievable in that film with her little torn lioncloth deal, the long wind blown wild hair, the big expression-filled eyes, that perfect body, and the cool fight scene with the other “caveman” chick.
"You been putting it up your whole life. You just didnt know it" Anton Chigurh
LATimes didn't seem to put the pic on the electonic version of the story. I'll try to find it later.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Let's talk about Get Smart soon!
"You been putting it up your whole life. You just didnt know it" Anton Chigurh
BOOOOMBAAA
Who else is glad Bobby’s hitting the long ball early? That was a big blast tonight.
LIGHT THAT BABY UP haha.
I mentioned this in the game thread
But Fuentes looked angry out there tonight. I like that in a closer, you need that fire.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
He's been reading Halosheaven.
Didn’t appreciate all the negativity towards him.
It must be that time of day, the time to focus on sports.
My last comment tonight (applause)
Caption for picture above:
Matsui: So you hit the first pitch now, my friend—are you listening to me Chupa?—and you crush it out there—yes—above the right centerfield wall. As they say around here—stop f…king around and hit the f…king thing!!
Bobby: Yes, my exalted Japanese amigo
"You been putting it up your whole life. You just didnt know it" Anton Chigurh
I wish Matsui had taken his own advice while the Yankees were in town...
Or was he really playing for the Angels this past weekend?
The 2009 Pregame Picks Winner and Iron Man of Halos Heaven.com
panther to weaver
unless a given hitter has a monster game, a pitcher who goes six-plus and gives up one or no runs always gets panther from me.
great to see b wood do so well in a game – let’s hope he can sustain it.
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart - Always an Angel
3 for 4 agaisnt the Indians is fine...
but he still looks out of his element as he stands in – and his defense is terrible…but I agree that he is coming around
by Halopauly on Apr 27, 2010 5:30 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I detect a glimmer of a positive vibe in this message...
You have completely 180’d.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Apr 27, 2010 8:29 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought I would lie low and see about Wood for a few days...
but seriously, he is an automatic out, a below average defensive third baseman, and is not getting any better…this dismal start to the season is certainly not his fault, but he just is not a major leaguer…and while I’m at it, holy cow the Angels stink! Even when they win, they stink…they better go on a tear starting now or it’s going to be a 75 games won season…
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