IGT 5/20/06, Mets (Pedro) vs. Yankees (Mussina)

[Theoldmole]

So close, and yet so far. That ball was hit so slowly, they were lucky to make it even that close. Tie ball game. Nice pitch by Feliciano.

[nymr83]

fuck. got 1 but inches from 2 and now it's tied, Bradford vs. Jeter... i don't like this one bit

[The Big O]

Anyone else think it seemed like a slow turn / slight double-clutch from Kaz?

[Willets Point]

This might make me weep.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

This is a perfect example of the over specialization of bullpens in modern baseball. Sanchez was going well and should have started (and hopefully finished) the ninth, but not in today's era. Now the roles are laid out in advance. Set up man pitches the eighth then you go to your closer. Seems no one is willing to deviate from the formulaic approach.

Come on Bradford. End this inning so we can score in the bottom of the ninth and break their hearts again.

[Guest Edgy DC]

Willie, I secondguess thee.

[Theoldmole]

Jeter waves at a 65-MPH pitch, and then Bradford gets him. Let's go for another walk-off 9th, guys.

[Batty31]

I'm not watching or listening...who do we have coming up at the bottom of the 9th?

[Gwreck]

Alright, no big deal, we can beat Rivera. RALLY TIME!!!

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

I don't think Reyes or Jeter did anything wrong on Damon's ground ball to short. It wasn't hit hard enough to turn two with Damon running.

[TransMonk]

Stupid...with a 4 run lead you leave your closer who saved a game last night in the pen. Trot Julio or Feliciano out there. Now it's going to take 6 pitchers to win this game after Pedro pitched a shutout through 7 innings.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

Nady, Castro, and a pinch hitter due up.

[metsmarathon]

at least we know this wasn't a big game. if it was, you'd hafta think captain intagibles would've won it right therre, instead of bouncing out to matsui...

[Willets Point]

Batty31 wrote: I'm not watching or listening...who do we have coming up at the bottom of the 9th?

Nady
Castro
Pinch Hitter for Pitcher

Nice to see you around these parts Batty!

[Guest OlerudOwned]

ugh

[Willets Point]

Jose Valentin on deck.

[Batty31]

Thanks, Willets. Thanks, Doc.

[Guest Johnny Dickshot]

I knew we'd live to regret not getting Kaz in from 3rd.

[Zvon]

The Big O wrote: Anyone else think it seemed like a slow turn / slight double-clutch from Kaz?

no. he did all he could.

Pedros performance wasted.
I am weeping over here.

Its easy to say now, and I didnt want to throw any jinx out there earlier, but bringin in Wags was a mistake.
I know Willie must be thinkin lets take these 1st 2 and relax tomorrow- But we showed Wags off last night, he was flashy,and he just wasnt needed at that point today.

Well-at least you cant say they slapped Wagner around.
That was all lack of control.

Im just soooo bummed Pedro gets no win here.

[Zvon]

extra frames.

I dunno if i can bear to watch.

(sure i can )

[Guest OlerudOwned]

This game is ruining the paper I have due Monday.

[Willets Point]

Julio versus the heart of the order. Not my dream come true.

[Guest Johnny Dickshot]

OlerudOwned wrote: This game is ruining the paper I have due Monday.

This game is ruining the underwear I put on today

[Willets Point]

You can blame the odor on the baby.

[Guest Johnny Dickshot]

Great inning for Jorge Coolio.

[Theoldmole]

Batty - it's the tenth, now.

[Willets Point]

Whew!

Now score a run you fuckers!

[Batty31]

TheOldMole wrote: Batty - it's the tenth, now.

Thank you for the update.

[Willets Point]

Bonds hits 714*

[Willets Point]

Julio walks the lead-off batter.

We're doomed.