Apr
25
2009
Lots of news to cover from yesterdays ball games!
Johan Santana pitched strong yesterday pitching 6 innings, with 10 strikeouts. He gave up 1 run on his first home run given up this year. KRod held down the game barely giving up a 2 run HR to make the game interesting at 4-3 but he got it done. Johan is now 3-1 with a sub 1.00 ERA.
The first Yankees / Red Sox game did not disappoint. The game went into extras and was ended by a Youkilis HR. The game was a lock in the 9th with Rivera coming into a 4-2 game, but Jason Bay hit a 2 run bomb to deep center field to tie it up. Joba pitched decently, but I hope he can continue to throw pitches because his ERA as a starter is low.
Tim Lincecum pitched like his old self, striking out 12 in 7 IP. The Giants won 5-1.
Zack Grienke continued his lightning hot start. He improved to 4-0. His scoreless streak broke after giving up an unearned run. He still has a 0.00 ERA in his starts. He threw 108 pitches and a complete game.
Brandon Webb is being shut down for 3 weeks. He is having shoulder tightness problems. He has been on the DL since opening day so this is even more of a set back. He is looking for a new contract soon, so this only hurts him.
The Phillies stunned the Marlins last night with a huge 9th inning. The Marlins were up 2-0 in the 9th and brought in their flamethrowing closer, Matt Lindstrom. He did not expect what happened next. The Phillies scored 7 runs in the 9th, notably on a Shane Victorino Grand Slam and then a Chase Utley solo HR. It should be noted that 6 of the Phillies 7 wins this year, are comeback wins.
CM Wang has been placed on the DL, despite throwing 7 IP the other day and striking out 11. He is diagnosed with “weak muscles in the hips”.
Yovani Gallardo pitched nicely last night, throwing a complete game, allowing only 2 runs. He only gave up 5 hits, and struck out 7 in 106 pitches. He is needed to become their ace after losing Sheets and CC to free agency.
Cole Hamels wants to make his next start on Tuesday.
Briann McCann is likely heading to the DL, he is having vision problems.
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