Jerome Williams Delivers Angels Win, Orioles Swept
by Rev Halofan on Aug 21, 2011 3:12 PM PDT
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PrintFinal Score in Anaheim: Angels 7, Orioles 1
Disneyland may be down the street, but Tinkerbell's fairy dust got spread far and wide in Anaheim Sunday afternoon. Do you have a better explanation for Jerome Williams, he of the Independent League roster spot this April, of a major league appearance in 2007 and Wednesday night in relief, he of his last win in the majors taking place in 2005. Well, add to that:
- HE of the 7-inning, 6-hitter against the Baltimore Orioles
- HE of the resting a gassed bullpen on what might have been their most worn out day of the season
- HE of the W in what is once again a pennant race.
Who is he? He is most certainly the replacement for Tyler Chatwood in the Angels rotation down the stretch and depending on the performance of Joel Pineiro over the next two weeks, could be the team's number four starter in what is shaping up to be an exciting September.
On the offensive side of things, Peter Bourjos went 3 for 5 with a HR and 3 RBI, Howie Kendrick hit his tenth homer of the season, Mike Trout was 2 for 3 with a double and two runs scored and Post-Mathis Catcher Bobby Wilson with a run-scoring double to get the scoring started in the 2nd inning. If my math is correct, Bobby allowed only 1 ER in the game, a solo homer by Matt Wieters.
The only Angel in the lineup without a hit was Torii Hunter, whose 0 for 5 afternoon ended his 18-Game hitting streak. Hunter was robbed of a HR by an amazing Adam Jones catch over the CF wall. In a weekend that saw them get swept in unique and unwanted ways, it was the lone highlight reel memory from the team with the worst record in the American League.
The Angels are now four games behind the Texas Rangers.
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Big game Jerome!!!
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Aug 21, 2011 3:16 PM PDT reply actions
He's looking at Joe down in the corner.
hula dula da dominoes rula.
by DanishThunder on Aug 22, 2011 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions
badass performance williams
the jeff mathis research center: searching for a way to strike out on 2 pitches since 2005
by the king of CERA on Aug 21, 2011 3:17 PM PDT reply actions
Jerome Williams is solid.
How huge would he be for us if he keeps this up…
Man, I hope JP is back.
"Keep pushing for us." Ervin Santana after NO-HITTER (July 27, 2011)
He does look a lot better at the top of the order
I just hope that the Scoscia Shuffle does not see him ever below batting first or second.
I wont say I told you so
Because I literally didnt say I told you so, but I had a feeling williams was going to get the job done….
by aybars chew on Aug 21, 2011 3:20 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Halos are visiting bmore in mid Sep.
by Halos in DE on Aug 21, 2011 3:37 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Man, I s
"Every time I think I’m out, they pull me back in" -George Costanza
by Howie's Batting Title on Aug 21, 2011 3:26 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
*77
"Every time I think I’m out, they pull me back in" -George Costanza
by Howie's Batting Title on Aug 21, 2011 3:26 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
.... I quit! I'm done for the year.
"Every time I think I’m out, they pull me back in" -George Costanza
by Howie's Batting Title on Aug 21, 2011 3:27 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I vote for the Power of Jeff Mathis
For POTG.
We won thanks to his premium cheerleading skills.
by mustang6944 on Aug 21, 2011 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
He IS a premium cheerleader!
How else could we have completed the sweep?
by DragBikeRacer on Aug 21, 2011 3:30 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
He could be full-time cheerleader - and I'd be ok with that.
by angelsfan7 on Aug 21, 2011 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Mathis should at best be co-captain.
With Wells :)
In the long run men hit only what they aim at. Therefore, though they should fail immediately, they had better aim at something high.
Walden
by matthiasstephan on Aug 21, 2011 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
now let the speculation begin about how the Angels might line up their pitchers this week
With two off days this week do we get Weave Haren Santana against Texas?
Or does Sosh stick with the normal rotation?
definitely loving the contrast in schedules till about mid sept
the crazy ends for Tx after their series with Cle (assuming Cle is still in it then)
The rotation will be
Santana on Tuesday (it’s his turn, 5 days rest)
Weaver on Wednesday (he’s next, 5 days rest)
Off day on Thursday
Haren on Friday (6 days rest)
Williams on Saturday (5 days rest)
Santana on Sunday (4 days rest)
Pineiro gets skipped.
by Brody on Aug 21, 2011 8:41 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
he was good last year
for the Buffalo Bills, WR
I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider
almost there, watch out texas
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 Aug 21, 2011 3:35 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Be careful Dad of Vlad
When we lost those 2 games to Texas and were falling 6 GB and I told people there were still many games to play and we could still win the AL West, people thought I was crazy. They said something along the lines of “Hey, I’m no Debbie Downer, but jeez, you may be delusional”
WEREGOINGTOPROVETHEMWRONGOKAY?!?!?!?!?!
Ha HA,................get out of my happy cloud little debbie
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 Aug 21, 2011 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
LOL
"Keep pushing for us." Ervin Santana after NO-HITTER (July 27, 2011)
by thebigtizzle on Aug 21, 2011 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll take a helping of crow, Mr Omniscient. Send it all my way.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Aug 22, 2011 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
time to read LSB for entertainment
the jeff mathis research center: searching for a way to strike out on 2 pitches since 2005
by the king of CERA on Aug 21, 2011 3:37 PM PDT reply actions
Don’t crown him yet, its only one game …against the orioles.
And don’t knock independent baseball…I worked for a team last year, got to see The Octopus, sidney ponson, Scott spiezio, and a lot of other former mlbers.
by Halos in DE on Aug 21, 2011 3:39 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Yeah, I was telling my buddy that this was the best game for him to get his first start.
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
One of the best things about winning when Texas loses....
….is reading the trailer trash on LSB go off the deep end.
Pete is definitely coming into to his own. If we can get anything close to Ellsbury numbers from him, with his already amazing defense, the kid can be a star.
It’s still hard to believe Trout is only 20 years old. There is no fear in that kid.
by mustard_man on Aug 21, 2011 3:54 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
my favorite part about Trout is how he looks like he knows what he is doing when batting
he doesn’t swing at a lot of junk. he lets breaking garbage go even when it is in the strikezone.
today he started to get the kind of hits that seem normal for him
Boston is running out Bedard, Lackey, and Wakefield against Texas this series.
Thanks Pink Hat Nation
Ughhh
I have a secret place, inside my mind, where I keep hidden inspiration you wont find.
by Tapatio Man on Aug 21, 2011 4:14 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
J. Beckett pitching on Weds.
Course we get Buehrle.
Four games back last Sunday, four games back today.
Despite the ups and downs of the week the deficit remains the same.
Only difference is that we lost seven games in which to make up that deficit.
What a rollercoaster ride!
My response to your letter of February 19, 1976, is - kiss my ass.
Sincerely,
Bill Baxley, Attorney General
by sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher on Aug 21, 2011 4:11 PM PDT reply actions
Rollercoasters can be fun
Yes they can also make us sick but they are fun.
Hope this one has the best finish though.
I think it would be considered a losing week.
We had Texas at home, and then got to play Baltimore at home, while they were at Chicago.
Beginning last Monday, we wouldn’t be happy four games out today. However, after Wednesday night, when we were seven games out, things look a lot better right now.
It’s all about perspective, my friend.
I've got nothing.
meh, I'd have been tickled pink.
maybe a texas split and a series win 2/3 against the O’s. Not a bad week either way 1-3 and 3-0 is “the same” as 2-2 and 2-1.
I love this team.
by Downing Rules on Aug 22, 2011 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
You might notice-
that Williams knew how to field his position in that stellar double play, instead of standing there and watching baserunners. Lots of good things this weekend, Trout getting multi-hit game, dingers from Bourjos, all kinds of good news. Can we get Baltimore moved to the AL West?
by Jimatkins on Aug 21, 2011 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
That play was huge and should not be overlooked; especially after Rodney last night
The inning could have gotten away from him, but Jerome hustled his ass off and made the play at first to get out of it. In a pennant race, you need a guy willing to lay it all on the line and do anything he can to help the team. Jerome Williams could be a nice spark.
Thinking about rooting for the RedSux this week is already making me feel dirty
but I will be their bigest fan while they are playing TexAss.
Stoked if jerome can keep this up...
don’t want to get too excited… he might break my heart (no homo) :(
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
The only guy happier than me is Jerome Williams
He pitched well and made a huge play when we needed it. His hustle on that double play shut down Baltimore’s only good shot to get back in the game. Huge, huge play. Having a guy who is fighting for his career could be a good thing. I’m offically on the big hopes for Jerome Williams bandwagon.
Don't know how official this is, but
MLB.com says Santana pitches Wednesday, then Weaver against the Chicago White Sox.
Santana Tuesday, and then again on Sunday against Texas ain’t bad.
Of course, now the question is who pitches Saturday’s game against Texas, Pineiro or Williams?
Right now, I would select Haren, Williams, Santana.
I can see Jerome Williams being “real”. Pineiro won’t be here next year; Williams will.
If it goes down to the final series at the end of the season, we don’t want the Rangers to have had that many looks at Weaver.
It will be posted elsewhere
but lots of sources say Jered has signed 5 year deal
mumble mumble Mathis mumble mumble Hatcher mumble
G T F O
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Aug 21, 2011 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Saw it first on LSB, of all places.
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
OMG!!!!!!!
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Aug 21, 2011 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions
For somebody who can read traditional Chinese pages, here is some information
Here is the profile of Williams in Taiwan.
-- Zot zot zot
I'm on it!
hula dula da dominoes rula.
by DanishThunder on Aug 22, 2011 3:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Three things:
1. Jerome Williams reminds me of Jose Lima for the Doyers a couple years back. Great energy and a huge boost of magic.
2. This team is rounding out to feel like the 2002 team with great pitching and young guys coming through.
3. We EXTENDED Jered Weaver!!!!!
Bring on the OREO Line!
by angelskid2210 on Aug 21, 2011 6:44 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
JERED WEAVER IS AN ANGEL! NEVER THOUGHT THIS DAY WOULD COME!!!!
Mike Trout- The Man, The NOW, The Legend
He won't be wearing pinstripes in 2013!!!!
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
Yeah, I got that.
I was just giving him the business.
Has this been confirmed yet? I’ve been away from news services all evening since I posted that.
THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!
Lot's of impressive things in this game
Williams: 6 K’s, 0 BB. Twice as my strikes as balls. Chatwood never posted close to a line like that.
Bourjos: 3-5 and another homer. Also some great plays in CF.
Trout: 2-3 and a double.
Wilson: 1-2 with a walk. I think he got on base today more than Mathis did this summer. He also hit a double off the wall. Plus CERA of 0. Go Wilson.
Wells: The only downside. He looked like Brandon Wood at the plate. Popped up multiple times. His hit was a gift and he got doubled off anyway. His steal was a terrible idea with 2 outs going to third. The fact Weiters threw it into LF was just dumb luck.
Don't Forget the E-7
With Aybar having settled under that popup (while admittedly battling the sun), Wells called him off at the last minute and instead of a popout there was a guy on 2B. Good job by Williams pitching around Wells’ gaffe.
He felt bad about getting the double when it should have been an error, so he gave it back.
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
No, Bobby had a CERA of 1.25 today.
Weiters hit a solo shot in the 7th.
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
Good point..
I guess it’s back to Mathis then.
Damn. Math error. It's actually 1.29.
DFA the guy.
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
1.00?
Wilson caught the whole game; ergo, his CERA for the game must be 1.00. His CERA for Williams was 1.29.
DOH!!!! I was just thinking for Williams. Thank you.
This senior moment was brought to you by… now what was I talkin’ about agin?
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
Was watching from F109 (Thanks, DEADEND!!!)
An man, Davis (the O’s 3B) couldn’t catch a ball today to save his life.
Meanwhile. I’m liking Dino Ebel more and more. Before the 6th, a fan in 108 caught his eye, and held up a pen and a ball. Dino pointed to the ump, shrugged and shook his head “no”. Awesome dude.
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
Wore my Halos Heaven Panther T- Shirt to the game today
I humbly accept full credit for today’s victory
Yeah! Have you worn you HH Panther shirt to 4000 games???
If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?
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