I don't think we've talked about it, but what does everyone think of Donaldson's campaign?
Monthly Archives: June 2021
Happy Birthday–June 6
Ed McKean (1864)
Fresco Thompson (1902)
Bill Dickey (1907)
Wild Bill Wright (1914)
Hector Espino (1939)
Merv Rettenmund (1943)
Bud Harrelson (1944)
Bobby Randall (1948)
Dave Bergman (1953)
Max Venable (1957)
Tony Graffanino (1972)
Brooks Kieschnick (1972)
David Lamb (1975)
Mark Ellis (1977)
Jeremy Affeldt (1979)
Matt Belisle (1980)
Wild Bill Wright was a star in the Negro Leagues in the 1930s and 1940s.
Hector Espino is considered the greatest player in the history of the Mexican League, hitting 453 home runs there.
Creed – With Arms Wide Open
By special request, for one Hungry J. No, that's too obvious...let's call him H. Joe
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Game 58: twins @ royals
Yesterday's game was terrible, luckily, I didn't make it past the second run in the bottom of the first. I got home from work, had the game on in the car, and had a vague idea of where things were going.
I assume today's game will be better. Will it actually be worth watching/listening to? Who knows. At this point, each game gets taken at its own merits. Berrios could pitch a no hitter. That would be worth listening. He could earn the Matty P. Shoes Award For Outstanding Achievement in Giving Up Runs to Teams from Kansas City. If that's the case, this game log will barely have been worth making.
So it goes.
Minor Details: Games of June 4
Saints pitchers give up three hits in fourteen innings, as Chandler Shepherd proves you don't have to strike everyone out to be successful. Jose Miranda hits a walkoff homer for the Wind Surge. The Kernels lose late. Edouard Julien keeps hitting for the Mighty Mussels.
June 5, 2021: UAPs
Kinda cool there's a semi-serious conversation going on about this.
Ned Doheny – What Cha’ Gonna Do For Me
Once more from the top.
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Happy Birthday–June 5
Jack Chesbro (1874)
Eddie Joost (1916)
Lou Brissie (1924)
Duke Sims (1941)
Bill Spiers (1966)
Ray Lankford (1967)
Mike Coolbaugh (1972)
Russ Ortiz (1974)
Dereck Rodriguez (1992)
Prior to beginning his major league career, Lou Brissie served in World War II. He suffered severe leg injuries, receiving the Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts, but overcame his injuries to spend seven years in the majors.
Mike Coolbaugh was the first base coach for the Tulsa Drillers when he was struck on the head with a line drive and killed.
2021 Game 57: Twins at Royals
Seems like when I'm down on the Twins in these gamelogs they play better, and when I'm optimistic both they and the Wild are awful. I'm starting to suspect that what I write here doesn't actually have an impact on the game, but just in case... Twins were doing good for a while then decided to go right back to blowing it. Against bad teams even. So wee!
Tonight Matt Shoemaker pitches against Brad Keller. That doesn't inspire a whole lot, despite Keller's not being particularly great. So we'll see what they manage tonight. At least the fountain should look good.
Minor Details: Games of June 3
A tough day for Jhoan Duran. Jermaine Palacios drives home a game-winner. Tyler Palm continues to struggle. Louie Varland has an excellent game.