Dan Haren Gem is Brooms Away for Angels
by Rev Halofan on Jun 29, 2011 6:26 PM PDT
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After four consecutive series wins on the road, the Angels got a sweep, taking the third of three games at home against the Washington Nationals.
Last Night's bobblehead hero was today's flesh and blood dominator: Dan Haren pitched a 2-hit, 7.1 inning effort with 6 strikeouts. The co-ace of the staff won his eighth game of the season with a run of Halo offensive support that epitomizes the 2011 season: Bobby Abreu scored a run on a Howie Kendrick GIDP. Vernon Wells was erased on the play, having reaached base on Washington 3B Ryan Zimmerman's throwing error to 2B. Later in the game, Abreu was erased on stretching a single into a double and Torii Hunter was also tossed out at 2B after safely reaching 1B on a strikeout and seeing the Ivan Rodriguez throw to 1B sail into RF - score the play K WP 9-6.
Scott Downs left an inherited runer stranded to close the 8th and Jordan Walden broke a three-blown-save streak to close the 9th, stranding one runner on 3B with a K of Mike Morse to end the game. It was Walden's 18th Save of the season in 23 chances. The rookie righthander has tossed 35.2 innings this season.
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Great victory, BUT
…has anyone else notice that Waldo’s velocity is down?
Years later, Clutch still needs to chill.
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100MPH? velocity is Down WTH is wrong with you!!!
Don't Blame ME! Tony Reagins Did it!
by IWishWeStillHadTimSalmon on Jun 29, 2011 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Velocity down to 96-98, at least today.
Could have been the stadium gun, I’d have to check PitchFX.
Years later, Clutch still needs to chill.
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by cardinalwraith on Jun 29, 2011 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
ive noticed it too
The past couple of games all that he’s blown its been in that area
Now that is what I call a fish.
by Alavel on Jun 30, 2011 11:23 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I was seeing 98 mph.
Maybe he dropped from 100 to 98 to master some control?
"...the error of age is to believe that experience is a substitute for intelligence." - Lymon Bryson (1888-1959) pulling a Nostradomus on Torii Hunter's baserunning ass.
My thinking/hope too, Stirrups!
Years later, Clutch still needs to chill.
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by cardinalwraith on Jun 29, 2011 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
could be it was hot out there too.
Not giving up yet... but man this season stinks right now (6/9/11)
Walden said in the post game show he was trying more to "pin point" his pitches which might
indicate he slowed down a bit for better accuracy.
"It's our money," owner Arte Moreno said.
I don't care what his velocity was since he got the save
He did what he needed to and it worked.
Listen to me most weekdays @ 10:30a PT http://greysonnation.wordpress.com
"Yes but" is the best way on earth to stay broke and subservient -Rev. Halofan
by Greyson Peltier on Jun 29, 2011 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
is this Shirley using Greyson's account???
"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN
by 2pintsofbooze on Jun 30, 2011 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions
my bet is that greyson
using the word VELOCITY correctly is more likely than Shirley doing so.
by Rev Halofan on Jun 30, 2011 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I've noticed his save percentage sucks
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Jun 29, 2011 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Hotter than Hansel? He's so hot right now!
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
Say that 5 times fast
Listen to me most weekdays @ 10:30a PT http://greysonnation.wordpress.com
"Yes but" is the best way on earth to stay broke and subservient -Rev. Halofan
by Greyson Peltier on Jun 29, 2011 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
This win was nice and all
but what will this win do to our point differential?
My response to your letter of February 19, 1976, is - kiss my ass.
Sincerely,
Bill Baxley, Attorney General
by sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher on Jun 29, 2011 6:36 PM PDT reply actions
it's ok
We’ve WON every series in interleague and we won in Seattle too. I’ll take winning series.
Not giving up yet... but man this season stinks right now (6/9/11)
Man, WTH is wrong with YOU? bringing that up again...
Don't Blame ME! Tony Reagins Did it!
by IWishWeStillHadTimSalmon on Jun 29, 2011 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
haha...
Don't Blame ME! Tony Reagins Did it!
by IWishWeStillHadTimSalmon on Jun 29, 2011 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
slack cut -----8< ____
Don't Blame ME! Tony Reagins Did it!
by IWishWeStillHadTimSalmon on Jun 29, 2011 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I've been saying that since the final out.
7 in a row, back to back sweeps (back to back sweeps at Dodger Stadium, too), 3 over .500, tied for 1st place. Still so heated.
Dan the Man
honorable mention goes to Waldo. Glad to see the Blown Save streak end.
Not giving up yet... but man this season stinks right now (6/9/11)
agree really good to see Dan pitch well too
Don't Blame ME! Tony Reagins Did it!
by IWishWeStillHadTimSalmon on Jun 29, 2011 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
3 points for me today
We hit first
We score first
and Attd under 36,000.
Not giving up yet... but man this season stinks right now (6/9/11)
Haha it was Rev
Don't Blame ME! Tony Reagins Did it!
by IWishWeStillHadTimSalmon on Jun 29, 2011 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
....Sarcasm for the fact of his outrageous antics :0
i figured you didn’t, however if for some odd reason you did and this were true then bc56274 would possibly feel bad for saying what he did, or maybe he wouldn’t, either way because of his rash response to a single vote for a Walden who could have rightfully deserved the vote, I would respond with and irrational statement that had no substance or validity.
haha I just thought it would be funny in short…no offense.
Don't Blame ME! Tony Reagins Did it!
by IWishWeStillHadTimSalmon on Jun 29, 2011 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
In other news...
Garret Richards got the start for the North in the Texas league all star game. His final line was solid. 1IP 1H 2K 0R. hitting 98mph on the gun.
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Jun 29, 2011 7:25 PM PDT reply actions
I would sincerly condone that sort of tatic
Don't Blame ME! Tony Reagins Did it!
by IWishWeStillHadTimSalmon on Jun 29, 2011 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
If someone gets hurt, Richards is our only depth right now
Palmer completely tanked at AAA and Bell isn’t stretched out to start.
Jeff Mathis Batting Average Watch: .187
I'm liing that guy more and more each week.
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Jun 29, 2011 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
liking*
Official prediction: The Angels will win the AL west this season.
by RexTookMyStash on Jun 29, 2011 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
They beat Texas once already this year
plus a shot at a second tomorrow
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Jun 29, 2011 8:30 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Going forward...48 consecutive hours of no baseball...
"...the error of age is to believe that experience is a substitute for intelligence." - Lymon Bryson (1888-1959) pulling a Nostradomus on Torii Hunter's baserunning ass.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
Dammit the link is borked.
http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com/
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
Just no NEW baseball
Replay of the Wednesday game on at noon Thursday
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 13-7
by blast21dave on Jun 30, 2011 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Awesome game
Kinda hoping that 4th inning wouldn’t tax Haren so much as he was dealin right up to the 120th pitch. So thrilled that the bullpen held it down for Haren and Walden seems to be back on track once again.
A shame we needed these wins just to keep pace with Texas and their gift wins over Houston.
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 12-7
Forgot to update
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 13-7
So I picked one wild pitch and didn't get a point
How do I get ahold of Scottnak?
I have a question about monday’s game too.
It appears you didn't comment
in the Comments section according to the red 0 from the results.
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 13-7
by blast21dave on Jun 29, 2011 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Email me
and I will send you Scottnak’s email.
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 13-7
by blast21dave on Jun 29, 2011 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I was reading the MLB At-Bat Recap
When I ran across the term “athletic” in relation to Jeff Mathis’ dig in the 9th. Don’t get me wrong, good play, but I knew who wrote it then.
Come on, Lyle. Please don’t. Unless he becomes an OAKLAND Athletic, don’t use that word to describe Premie.
R.I.P. Nick Adenhart - Always an Angel
He is an athletic guy. Can't take that away from him.
He is just unskilled in every facet of baseball.
"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen
I'm glad I used my F-bomb the other day, since there are no more games in June.
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
And since it looks like Fraudney's getting close to coming back, I might need it.
Who’s worse? Fraudney or Cassevah?
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
You want my f-bomb?
I totally forgot to use it this month. Hurry, it expires today!
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 13-7
Nah, go ahead and use it.
As in, “We’re f—ed this season”, or alternatively, “Were f-ing better than we’ve been”, or something like that!
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
Or perhaps, "Mathis f-ing sucks at the plate"
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
We finish out the month
barely one FUCKING game above .500 (14-13)? Hopefully this team continues its hot streak and winning those series.
Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith
Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 13-7
Since the month is almost over
FUCK the Astros they cant win one vs Texas
Don’t know, don’t care. People that criticize can kiss my ass. I don’t give a shit
-Kobe Bryant
You want to make history you have to do historic things- Kobe Bryant
Don't take it personal. They did beat the Rangers once. Last week.
Meanwhile, they haven’t beaten Arizona, Colorado, Philadelphia, San Francisco or Washington.
"...the error of age is to believe that experience is a substitute for intelligence." - Lymon Bryson (1888-1959) pulling a Nostradomus on Torii Hunter's baserunning ass.
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