Jeff Mathis Finds Glove and Bat, Angels Win
by Rev Halofan on May 23, 2011 9:53 PM PDT
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Final Score in Anaheim: Angels 4, Oakland Athletics 1
Weather forecast for Hades:
Chilly with snow flurries, excellent chance for snowballs to form and stick.
The worst player in professional baseball as measured by statistics turned in two game saving performances to help the Angels win their second game in a row for the first time in a dozen games and move over the .500 mark. Jeff Mathis had excellent block of the plate with a tag-out to end an A's threat in the bottom of the 7th inning. Mathis caught a bullet from Torii Hunter and swiped out Adam LaRoche on what would have been the go-ahead run and then later with a one-run lead late he bought lots of insurance with a two-run single.
Jered Weaver was denied the win but pitched superbly, striking out 5 and allowing only 1 run in 7 IP. After throwing 111 pitches, though, Scott Downs came out for the 8th inning. He picked up the win as Hunter had a clutch double to score Erick Aybar as the go-ahead run three batters ahead of Mathis setting the stage for a three run cushion to give Jordan Walden a 1-2-3 Save, his 9th of the season.
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I had to vote Mathis based on Merit reasons.
I was shocked, but had to.
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
Torii
Two solid doubles – one that was clutch.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
mathis - panther
COMMENCE ARMAGEDDON
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
Let the Rapture begin!!!!!!
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on May 23, 2011 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
true
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
by DAD OF VLAD on May 23, 2011 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn forgot about that when I voted
Should’ve given it to Premium
I like these types of games.
You know, the ones that don’t involve us tipping our cap to the other team and turning the page.
Pollyanna is dead. But don't get mad at me, I didn't kill her. Tony Reagins did.
by snowhor on May 23, 2011 9:56 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Oh and Mathis deserves the panther.
I never thought it’d be this cold in Hell.
Pollyanna is dead. But don't get mad at me, I didn't kill her. Tony Reagins did.
by snowhor on May 23, 2011 9:57 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
He stopped a run from scoring
so he deserves….also hit a couple of runs in….
Angel's Baseball!!
by angels_rally_mom on May 23, 2011 9:56 PM PDT reply actions
Props to Mathis......
Props to Torii…….
Big UPS!!!! to Walden……great shutdown inning.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on May 23, 2011 9:56 PM PDT reply actions
Brian F-bomb Fuentes
for Co-Panther along with Mathface
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 6-5
Great weather forecast
Brandon Wood 4 Prez
by miketrout on May 23, 2011 9:57 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
michael eaves could pass as bobby's stunt double
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
Gotta give credit where it's due--Mathis.
As much as that may pain me. Heck, he’s an Angel and deserves our support, so when he actually does something well, well then, I’ll give him support dadgum it.
That said, I am not a fan of his inevitable reappearance in the lineup tomorrow. Repeat this performance a few times, and maybe. Guess he has to be in the lineup in order to do so, though…
Light up that halo! RIP, Nick.
by Clutch on May 23, 2011 9:58 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
well said
we’ve become fair weather Maffy fans….well deservedly, but still.
I only this continues or else I’m gonna go bug all over his ass
I'm an Angels fan
I never thought I would say this, but
Mathis for Panther
I understand all three of the last words in your post, but am having trouble understanding them together in that order.
Seriously, I voted for him too.
Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch
Lindsay Soto?
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 6-5
by blast21dave on May 23, 2011 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
She used to be cute
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 6-5
by blast21dave on May 23, 2011 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Ol Lindsey looks like she's been drooling a bit too much
How bout Timmy and whatshername with the floppy hat
Jocelyn Pierce?
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 6-5
by blast21dave on May 23, 2011 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
You don't say?
Muy interesante
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 6-5
by blast21dave on May 23, 2011 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
ditto
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 6-5
by blast21dave on May 23, 2011 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
No objection to her doing the postgame show.
Just did not know who she was.
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on May 23, 2011 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Personality wise or physically?
(and yes, I’m being obtuse and male on purpose.)
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on May 23, 2011 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
The all-minority postgame show team.
The woman and the Black man!
Eh, in all seriousness, give me Salmon and Hud for Postgame analysis. Win or lose it would be entertaining.
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on May 23, 2011 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Salmon is great at announcing but he's good on the post game shows
I MISS HUD!!!!!!
I'm an Angels fan
by ladybug on May 23, 2011 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Perhaps we should start a "Let Hudler out of the Dog House" Campaign??
Get him back on commentary on either radio or tv!
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on May 23, 2011 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Either way, where he is, I'll follow him on commentary.
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on May 23, 2011 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Mathis got my vote
I am shocked I would ever vote Mathis the Panther
is billy mac in prison?
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on May 23, 2011 9:59 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Haha what?!
"Every time I think I’m out, they pull me back in" -George Costanza
by Howie's Batting Title on May 23, 2011 11:20 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Voted Mathis
Just ’cuz, uh, you should always try new things?
"If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base." ~Dave Barry
Lost in the excitement of the victory
is the fact that Mathis is now hitting .202.
Over half way to .400!
Woah! .202????
Seriously?? What is the world coming to???
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.' Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Aurtry
by Angelsfan015 on May 23, 2011 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't help but feel that I'm the reason for the Math-surgence today
Scored my first game of the year today. The good joo-joo must have worn off on Mathis.
So I have this rock in the back yard that does nothing but sit there so I named it Juan Rivera.
Jeff Mathis played a dadgum good game tonight.
My response to your letter of February 19, 1976, is - kiss my ass.
Sincerely,
Bill Baxley, Attorney General
by sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher on May 23, 2011 10:06 PM PDT reply actions
Yup. Jeffy done good tonight.
"To Halowood - Avoid the Clap." - Jimmy Dugan
by Angelsfan015 on May 23, 2011 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
"dadgum" good game?? LOLOLOL
he shor ’nuff did!!!
Angel's Baseball!!
by angels_rally_mom on May 23, 2011 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions
bullshit
mathis did good
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
mathis is the panther
well we just got stuck with him for another 4 years, all kidding aside he played up to scosh’s potential.i’m glad my pregame prediction was way off.
by hoffy loves the angels on May 23, 2011 10:12 PM PDT reply actions
It happens
GMJ got 5 years and $50M for 1 catch
Mathis had the best quote ever.
“He’s throwin’ the pee outta it.”
This offensive "outburst" only prolongs his career as a Halo
nevermind the 25 straight game suckitude.
the horror ............... the horror .......... the horror
"suckitude"
is that the biblical term? or the medical one?
by hoffy loves the angels on May 23, 2011 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn this Panther vote is like a trick question on the SAT's
Can’t we do all of the above? lol
Representing the Angels in Sin City.
3 folks went 4 for 4
Talk about tracking the ball well!
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 6-5
sweet
I gained ground
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 6-5
by blast21dave on May 23, 2011 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
for all the shit all of us give Mathis
He FINALLY gave us a Panther-esque performance today. Yay!
I’d love to see more like this, but I think we’re even past the “Jeff Mathis Transformation Thread” stage.
the vets came through tonite but still struckout
hunter and abreu on pace to go over 100 k’s again this year.
by hoffy loves the angels on May 23, 2011 10:35 PM PDT reply actions
Nice to see us pick up the W tonight.
But it will be a cold day in hell (or Blythe or Baker) before I vote “Premium” POTG. Yes, i’m being unreasonable, and I voted Torii POTG. Downs and Waldo also did a great job, gotta give a nod to WTY for pitching a good game as well.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
What? No love for poor Weave who dealt 7 innings of one-run ball and with no support?
Boy are we spoiled.
He knows the rules, if he wants to be panther or even just win a game, he must give up zero runs.
Pollyanna is dead. But don't get mad at me, I didn't kill her. Tony Reagins did.
Raaddad, I am with you
Weaver then Torrii were my stars of the game. I agree with halofolife Downs did well and Waldo was inspired this evening. Mathis looked awkward receiving the on line throw from Torri and was falling over while tagging out the lumbering runner. It was a clutch moment in the game no doubt.
Persistence is Omnipotent. You hear me Bills?
that was all mathis, too
Love,
Lyle Spencer
PS: Watch out for my next “Mathis is awesome” article … coming soon to a website near you!
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on May 24, 2011 5:58 AM PDT up reply actions
phone fail
Wish we could vote for Fuentes
by CJ2009 on May 23, 2011 10:51 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Sweet pic!
Maybe you will get to use it again…..someday??
"Grantland Rice, the great sportswriter, once said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.'
Well, Grantland Rice can go to hell as far as I am concerned." - Gene Autry
by Angelsfan015 on May 23, 2011 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Save it for the day he's released.
Pollyanna is dead. But don't get mad at me, I didn't kill her. Tony Reagins did.
I lol'ed
Torii Hunter Batting Average Watch:.238
by deejayelleseven on May 24, 2011 3:23 AM PDT up reply actions
It's a shorts day here in grand old hell.
No way can I bring myself to vote for that steaming pile of Vermin Wells.
Torri gets my vote – but only because Fuentes wasn’t on there.
Fuentes owes us about another dozen of those.
Takahashi Takeacashi Pitchashitti
by Halo Hurricane on May 23, 2011 10:53 PM PDT reply actions
We love Fuentes after tonight
The POS just called out or lameass manager in the media.
How many teams have a starter give up 1 earned run 4 games in a row and lose all 4.
Bob Geren is responsible for 6 or 7 A’s losses with his stupidity.
This is after tonights game?
Thought fuentes called him out a couple days ago.
Either way, his sense of entitlement is pretty epic. All he is really good for is a loogy.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on May 23, 2011 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he had a couple of comments about Geren after yesterday's game
And is now really going after him
Damn
Maybe he didn’t get the memo that struggling bullpen guys get demoted to 7th inning work
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 6-5
by blast21dave on May 23, 2011 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
The ideal thing would be the players refuse to play for him
Cahill was cruising in SF with 6 IP 1 hit ball. They couldn’t square anything up. He drove in the only A’s run with a DP but at least he got the run home. It’s a 1-1 game and he PH for Cahill who had only thrown 83 pitches. He then went thru 4 RP’s until he got to Fuentes. A’s would have won has he used his brain. As you know the A’s have no offense but the SP is out of this world and it goes to waste. Devine is back and Bailey will be off DL but the offense can’t even buy a couple of runs and the pitchers have to be perfect to win.
I have to admit, Premium's catch and tag at the plate was epic.
Fielding that blazing low ball off-line 3-hopper from Torii and having the presence of mind to make the quick tag as he was falling, sprawling backwards, was just a terrific play. Dude should have already been by Mathis though—that’s how fast Torii’s play on the basehit was.
Sounds like the forecast where I live
"Just Another Halo Victory!" miss ya, Rory
by adirondackangelfan on May 23, 2011 11:45 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Mathis finally delivered a premium performance.
Voted him POTG. Was at the game and boy was that the most unexpected occurence ever! I think I actually saw rally monkey come out of his pants when he hit that one.
We’re stuck with him, why not root for him?
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"Yes but" is the best way on earth to stay broke and subservient -Rev. Halofan
by Greyson Peltier on May 23, 2011 11:49 PM PDT reply actions
Voted for Mathis! He's kinda like my girlfriend..
He’d be pretty, if he wasnt so ugly!
"Every time I think I’m out, they pull me back in" -George Costanza
by Howie's Batting Title on May 23, 2011 11:54 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Mathis is like.
A dreamy blonde who you knocked up on a one night stand, only to find out that shes dumb as rocks and you cant stand being with her but are forced to because you dont wanna pay child support.
Torii Hunter Batting Average Watch:.238
by deejayelleseven on May 24, 2011 3:26 AM PDT up reply actions
TJ Simers had some nice things to say about the Angels and their manager.
Well, not really.
I've got nothing.
I've been hearing this "control freak" ...
stuff about Scioscia for a while. Interesting read from Simers. I like his needling interrogation, er uh interviewing methods.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on May 24, 2011 6:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Sorry, can't make my computor click on Mathis name as a panther.
i’m glad we got the win but ……….. confidence is not what I feel when I see both Willits and Mathis in the line up.
CONGER, CONGER, CONGER !!!
I feel sorry for Weaver.
7 innings, one run, still can’t get a ‘W’. I won’t blame him for being a little bitter.
A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.
No Cy Young
No Weaver for the foreseeable future with the Angels
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 6-5
by blast21dave on May 24, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
First a non-rapture, and now Mathis for POTG?
Maybe I should start drinking before noon. I had to give it to Premium. I had to. It felt like confession and contrition all at once. Ouch.
"Working is the curse of the drinking class." - Oscar Wilde
by WateringTheGarden on May 24, 2011 7:52 AM PDT reply actions
Voted Torii, his two hits were pounded and would have gone out if it wasnt such a cold night
And his throw was awesome.
by Balls and Strikes on May 24, 2011 8:29 AM PDT reply actions
We won? I turned off the game when I saw Mathis got the start.
I voted for Torii, because I can’t vote for Mathis unless it’s a blame poll. Plus, he made me miss watching a win. ;)
I gotta give it to Mathis
I have to admit it, he had a really good game.
Cautious yet very optimistic about the 2011 Season. Go Angels.
Damn now we going to see like 2 straight weeks of Mathis
Don’t know, don’t care. People that criticize can kiss my ass. I don’t give a shit
-Kobe Bryant
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