Carl Pavano
v
Derek Lowe
Lowe shutout the Twins last time. Pavano was rumored to be quite jealous, as Lowe did it without a single strikeout. Lowe then did okay against Miami and followed that by giving up eight runs in 2.1 innings against the White Sox. He did strike out three that time though, giving him his highest K/9 for a game ever (probably).
However, that was then. Today, I expect dead grass leading to the infielders and tired outfielders as each pitcher continues to one-down the other with fewer strikeouts in the quest to pitch to impact.
I wonder if Lowe will throw a changeup this game.
I've taken some steps to improve the quality of the picture of MLB.tv on my PS3. I tested it the other night late at night, but this will be the first time I've tried it during prime time. Wish me luck.
Go Twins!
So far, so good for my picture! Less good for the Twins, though they did get a couple balls up in the air. That's kinda a good sign.
Wait, is Pavano allowed to do that?
Pavano already has more strikeouts against the Indians than Lowe has against the Twins in 10 innings this season.
crazy
Here comes the stealin'.
Usually you plunk the batter, not the runner. Maybe it will discourage the Indians from stealing against Pavano as much.
I assume that was the plan. Look out, though, when the Twins try to steal, they made end up taking one in the ribs.
I bet it has been a long time since Pavano fell behind a batter 3-0 and then had him swing and miss on three pitches for the strikeout.
Wikipedia confirms that hasn't happened since 1872.
First the base stealer, then the pitcher. Who gets hit next?
Extrapolate the line and it's obviously the catcher. Or umpire.
Manny Acta or Hawk Harrelson
If it was at the White Sox it would be the first base coach.
And my picture is trying to freeze. This has to be MLB.tv's fault. I have no problem streaming Netflix.
I see tomorrows Twins/Tribe tilt is one of the prime time FOX games
Which means I get blacked out.
which means I get the NL game
Good to see Pavano still has his home run pitch.
It seems a little broken. Those last two didn't quite get out.
Neither did that one.
looks like the ball is carrying well when its hit in the air, but it could be the Tribe are swinging hard against Pavano.
"Hello! My name is Carl Pavano."
He's lost some weight!
Hi Carl, you don't look like you should cost 8.5 million this year.
There's the home run pitch we know.
I've got a good movie to watch...
Well this game just got a lot less interesting.
Come on! A couple of grand slams and we're right back in it!
sad panda 🙁
GOCPCO
Carl has to be pleased by the amount of entertainment value he's been able to provide to opposing fans this year.
I feel like he's got a long stint on the DL coming up.
We can only hope.
Well, I was hoping the Twins game could keep me from cleaning out the garage. Time to head to the garage, I suppose.
Gardy seems to have modernized from his ever present warmup jacket to a hoodie.
he might consider accessorizing it with a scythe
What is his nickname for the Grim Reaper - Grimmy or Reapy?
Grimmy I think.
This is comment pretty much summarizes the flavor of this game.
if Pavano's shoulder is bothering him, its time to put him on the DL.
his shoulder is bothering me
Go get 'em Snarksmack.
Maybe this was a protest for not having Butters catch him.
Now would be a good time for that eight-run inning.
It's happening!!!
I don't get the thing that says you take more pitches when you're behind. I understand that you want baserunners, but that's what you want all the time, isn't it? If the pitcher is going to throw more strikes because he has a big lead, why not go up there ready to swing?
with the pitch count, maybe one can build up enough pitches to get that dominating pitcher out in the 7th inning instead of getting CGSO.
I was just looking, Lowe has 79 pitches through 5. Granted, Lowe could probably easily throw 120 against the Twins.
He had 72 through four innings.
I get that, but wouldn't you want to do that all the time? Even if the score is tied or you're ahead, you're still trying to get the opposition starter out of the game, aren't you?
I have never liked Johnny Damon.
Never since he ditched his drifter look for a Yankees paycheck.
Im surprised the Twins didnt try to trade for Derek Lowe. He seems like the ultimate Twins pitcher: fast worker, throw strikes, throws with sink.
Not shut out!
A run! Eat it Lowe!
Damon showing off his juggling skills as well.
A RUN!
The comeback starts!
Johan Santana with a no-hitter through seven. I wish the Twins could ever get a pitcher like that.
Here we go.
Curtis Granderson hit his 17th HR of the season tonight. wow.
Dunn just hit his 17th.
Heh. AJ just missed a pop up then pushed his pitcher when he picked it up before it went foul.
Ah nevermind it was Hudson and they started yelling at each other in the dugout after the inning was over.
Imagine being on a team with AJ and O Dawg.
It was annoying hearing Dick make excuses because Pavano is obviously injured when Baker/Slowey didn't get that benefit of the doubt ever.
Good job by Sasquatch tonight to save the rest of the bullpen.
Is it really worth having Santana throw 130-140 pitches just to get a no-hitter? I get that no-hitters are special and all, but having him healthy for the rest of the season is kind of special, too.
Plus he's coming off rather serious shoulder surgery.
Santana with eight no-hit innings now.
If you want to watch online, here's the link, it will come back to the game when Cards come back up to bat. Also on MLB network.
http://mlb.mlb.com/shared/flash/mediaplayer/v4.3/R5/MP4.jsp?sponsor=FULLCOUNT&source=FULLCOUNT&calendar_event_id=14-343215-2012-06-01
I'm watching it via MLB.com's "Historic Look-Ins".
This link appears to be about 10 seconds ahead of MLBN's feed.
that was a quick game.
Well, you can't win 'em all. It just means we'll have to settle for 129-33!
Santana batting in the eighth with one out.
Eighth inning over.
First batter up in the ninth.
1 pitch, one out!
One out left!
Two outs!!
Who's gonna call it first Sean?
No Met pitcher has ever thrown a no-hitter.
Until now.
Wow 5 walks. Maybe this one oughta be broken up.
No-hitter!
Strike out!!!! No hitter.
Hey that was pretty awesome. 🙂
Don't maul the guy! Sheesh. Throws a bunch of pitches and then gets assaulted.
At home too. That would have been awesome to watch.
I'm guessing the 27,069 announced crowd is soon going to be 270,690.
So, it appears that a blown call took a hit off the board for the Cardinals.
If the Mets were going to get one, it was going to be one with a blown call and 5 walks.
that's all I was hearing from the neighbors
went next door to see Johan's no-no. I had to temper my excitement, as this is Cardinals territory and all, but good for him.
I just hope it turns out to be worth it. 134 pitches is a lot of pitches.
I noticed he didn't give a farewell cap tip to the fans after eight, like in a certain other game.
Anyone else catch the fan that joined the scrum before being forcibly removed and tackled?