IGD: Padres @ Giants (14 Sep 2005)
Wed, Sep 14, 2005
by Geoff Young
first pitch: 12:35 p.m., PT
television: Channel 4
matchup: Woody Williams (8-11, 4.72 ERA) vs Matt Cain (2-1, 1.71 ERA)
preview: USA Today
Avalanche or roadblock
I was a snowball in hell
Avalanche or roadblock
A jailer trapped in his cell
Money’s all broke, and food’s going hungry
If it wasn’t for disappointment
I wouldn’t have any appointments
Unfortunately, they are Giants and they won’t go away. Somebody do me a favor and shoot me an e-mail when it’s safe to watch again.
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September 14, 2005 at 9:45 am
via http://www.pdxbeavers.com’s discussion board, i met the parents of JJ Furmaniak … his dad has kept in touch via email … check out this one below … confirms, once again, that st louis fans are THE BEST.
pretty cool, huh?
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/.....=250913124
September 14, 2005 at 9:46 am
oops, here’s the email i got from john …
Subject: JJ’s Major league Debut
Well gang J J played in his first Major League game today 1 for 4 a double should have been 2-4 but he hit the ball hard towards 3rd base and the ball took a hop on the third baseman and they gave the thirdbaseman an error. As the game went on you could see the confidence building. He made all his defensive plays. We went out after the game and he said he wasn’t nervous although when he took the field in the bottom of the first and was taking warmup grounders he threw the ball to first and it went into the dugout, The St Louis fans were awesome . when they realized he had gotten his first Major League hit and they were throwing the ball in the dugout for JJ’ to keepsake, they stood and gave him a standing O. That was awesome………………………………………………………….
September 14, 2005 at 11:46 am
Here’s a sweet didy from BP …
BP EXTRA
All three Dodger outfielders made errors in the team’s 6-4 loss to the Rockies on Tuesday night. It’s the fifth time since 1972 they’ve turned this trick, and 16th time since 1972 that any team has. Other than the Dodgers, only the Giants (twice) have done it more than once in that span.
–Keith Woolner
September 14, 2005 at 11:59 am
Thanks, LM. That was great for JJ. Always like him.
Debut in Busch, what a great thing for him to have that. I wouldn’t be surprised to see JJ in Cardinals’ uniform when Eckstein’s contract ran out.
September 14, 2005 at 1:21 pm
Hey, there’s a game on! Went to the online scoreboard just to see what day games were being played - and it’s on in SF. Padres up 1-0 in the third.
September 14, 2005 at 1:22 pm
Oooops, make that 1-1 as Woody gives up a gopher ball to Randy Winn.
September 14, 2005 at 1:30 pm
Today, we unleash our secret weapon: Manny Alexander. About time he’s in the lineup.
Ugh.
September 14, 2005 at 1:37 pm
I was about to ask about that. OK, Khalil doesn’t look so good lately, perhaps a day off is a good idea. But the start goes to Manny freaking Alexander? Man, if that doesn’t define the mediocrity of this team…
September 14, 2005 at 1:58 pm
Woody since Sept. 1 (thru 5 today):
16.2 IP - 5.4 H/9 - 0.5 HR/9 - 3.8 BB/9 - 7.0 K/9 - 1.62 ERA
Woody is stepping it up, so time to score some runs and takes advantage of the fact that Bonds ain’t playing.
September 14, 2005 at 2:00 pm
Less confusing format:
16.2 IP
5.4 H/9
0.5 HR/9
3.8 BB/9
7.0 K/9
1.62 ERA
September 14, 2005 at 2:03 pm
Another one-pitch AB by a Padres.
With no one out after a walk to put two men on.
Urgh!
September 14, 2005 at 2:08 pm
Did they really walk Alexander intentionally to get to Woody? That’s hilarious.
September 14, 2005 at 2:08 pm
Looks like the IBB to Manny ‘not Ramirez’ Alexander will just get Woody a chance to hit.
Go Woody! Go yard!
September 14, 2005 at 2:12 pm
Six walks issued by Cain and we only got 3 hits for 2 runs…so far.
September 14, 2005 at 2:18 pm
Hmmmm, I feel a certain PH warming up.
September 14, 2005 at 2:19 pm
I’m finally back online. This time, in D.C.
September 14, 2005 at 2:22 pm
Line-o-mite!
September 14, 2005 at 2:24 pm
Welcome back, Kevin! Hope you’re settling in okay.
So, what’s up with going 3-0 to Matheny with the bases loaded? Can’t complain about the outcome but geez, does everything have to be so difficult?
September 14, 2005 at 2:40 pm
OK, even if there is no such thing as clutch hitting, just the law of averages says the Padres have to be way overdue on some sort of hit with runners on late in a game. Arrrgghh.
September 14, 2005 at 2:44 pm
Linebrink: 13 pitches to get 5 outs. Dude is nails.
September 14, 2005 at 2:53 pm
I can’t believe they pinch hit for Manny Alexander…
September 14, 2005 at 3:01 pm
Quoth the Bard: “It is an inning, played by the Padres, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.”
September 14, 2005 at 3:05 pm
Matt Cain’s first four big league starts: 27 IP, 11 H.
September 14, 2005 at 3:08 pm
According to CBS’ Sportsline’s pitch locations, 2 of Aki’s first 3 pitches to Durham should have been called strikes. Anybody watching?
September 14, 2005 at 3:11 pm
Otsuka strikes out Bonds.
September 14, 2005 at 3:14 pm
Jeez, that sucks.
September 14, 2005 at 3:14 pm
Double in the gap, Giants lead.
September 14, 2005 at 3:15 pm
Game over.
September 14, 2005 at 3:32 pm
Boy, its starting to look more and more like a tank. Its supposed to be statistical long shot for the Gigiantes and the Dogs, but we are playing so poorly. Are we tired or what? I kinda understand the pitching giving way because they feel they have to win the game and we have not hit at all, but the defense, just terrible. And its clear that Boch is out of explanantions, hell even Teddy ballgame doesn’t know what to say. Basically, this demonstrates why bench guy are on the bench, because they can’t do consistently and can’t do it in the clutch and teh Pads have starters that should be on the Bench. Oh, there’s always the EPL.
September 14, 2005 at 3:32 pm
A clutch hit! Who’da thunk it?
September 14, 2005 at 3:35 pm
Thanks, Sean B., for making me look like a nay-saying idiot. Honestly, you can’t believe how grateful I am.
September 14, 2005 at 3:55 pm
Fourth hit for Ramon today.
September 14, 2005 at 3:55 pm
Another clutch two out hit!
September 14, 2005 at 3:58 pm
This is beyond crazy. If we somehow manage to hold on to the game, it might be the one that breaks the camel’s back.
September 14, 2005 at 3:59 pm
So is this what baseball was like in the deadball era?
September 14, 2005 at 3:59 pm
Eight Padres hits today, seven by Hernandez (4) and Giles (3).
Plus, 12 BBs.
September 14, 2005 at 3:59 pm
8 Padres hits today…4 Ramon, 3 Giles, one huge one for Sean.
September 14, 2005 at 4:00 pm
Geeez, Brian, that’s a little scary.
September 14, 2005 at 4:01 pm
1 out (Death).
September 14, 2005 at 4:02 pm
Woohoo! We won one game in a three game series!
I miss Kevin when Hoffman’s in the game.
September 14, 2005 at 4:02 pm
2 outs (taxes).
September 14, 2005 at 4:03 pm
3 outs (Hoffman).
September 14, 2005 at 4:04 pm
I have to get back in a rhythm after getting back online.
September 14, 2005 at 4:05 pm
You know what I like about this one? It’s going to leave a real bad taste in their mouth. Down to the last strike against a guy who just does not get extra base hits. That is very, very sweet.
September 14, 2005 at 4:08 pm
This feels large.
September 14, 2005 at 4:08 pm
3 for 17 with RISP, 15 LOB, 12 BBs drawn. A microcosm of the whole year — could have been done a lot earlier and a lot easier but at least they did just barely enough to win.
September 14, 2005 at 4:29 pm
WOw. I left long ago thinking the game was over.
Thank you Sean Burroughs.
THank you Giles and Hernandez.
Thank you Hoffman and Seanez.
OK, Aki no more of that.
Padres hitters (other than above), get some hits would you!
Wow. The Padres won. Yoohoo!
Take that, Giants!
September 14, 2005 at 4:52 pm
I was at the game, with a very familiar feeling of watching the SS Padres ram into a reef and take on water while everyone around me is cheering. But the Good Lord intervened, taking pitty on our long-aching souls and for our religious-based name.
Things that made me want to smack Bochy:
Twice having Roberts bat against lefties with RHB on the bench; I would take DJ or Nady against lefties over Roberts.
Twice having Randa bat with guys on base against righties when you have Burroughs on the bench. Randa LOB = 10.
But, it worked. Saved Burroughs for the time he needed. A little more ummph and Sean’s shot goes to the wall, scoring Fick. But I will take it. Have to stay focused, but what a sweet way to end a miserable road trip.
September 14, 2005 at 7:13 pm
FYI: For anyone in the SD area, Channel 4 is rebroadcasting the game right now.