June 2018 MLB Game Thread
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Orioles ended up prevailing 10-7 in 15 innings. Atlanta really shouldn't have sent Freeman home with 0 outs, even as the walk-off run.
That swing accounts for 4 of the 5 RBI the Reds pitching staff has this season... and yet they still usually bat ahead of Billy Hamilton.
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Randall Grichuk hit a mammoth 471 ft HR in the 8th inning in Houston tonight, the longest at Minute Maid in Statcast history (start of 2015).
And then bottom 9, TOR up 6-3 and 2 runners on for HOU, he went way over the fence to rob Springer of the tying HR, that's a pretty solid two innings:
And then bottom 9, TOR up 6-3 and 2 runners on for HOU, he went way over the fence to rob Springer of the tying HR, that's a pretty solid two innings:
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https://www.yahoo.com/sports/d-backs-pitcher-archie-bradley-reveals-pooped-pants-game-161129687.html
Archie Bradley pooped his pants.
Archie Bradley pooped his pants.
Jesus, I like him very much...
Aguilar moves within one of the NL lead in home runs with his 18th this afternoon. He's hitting 304/364/628 at the moment and has ousted Eric Thames (and Ryan Braun) as Milwaukee's regular first baseman. I followed Aguilar coming up through the minors and saw him play a few times in AA, where he stood out like that kid in little league who's hit his growth spurt before everyone else. He always seemed to be laughing and having fun, too... just an easy guy to root for.
It was obvious he was never going to get a chance to play in Cleveland, Carlos Santana was in the lineup at first base every night, and then the signing of Edwin Encarnacion was the final nail in his coffin with the Indians. It was just bad timing that he could have been Santana's replacement this year, and Yonder Alonso's money could have been used for other needs. It also seems ironic that Aguilar went to an equally crowded situation in Milwaukee, but has outhit all the competition. I thought he could be a late bloomer who has 5-6 productive years as a DH/1B, but I didn't foresee him ever producing like he has in the first half this year.
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Aguilar moves within one of the NL lead in home runs with his 18th this afternoon. He's hitting 304/364/628 at the moment and has ousted Eric Thames (and Ryan Braun) as Milwaukee's regular first baseman. I followed Aguilar coming up through the minors and saw him play a few times in AA, where he stood out like that kid in little league who's hit his growth spurt before everyone else. He always seemed to be laughing and having fun, too... just an easy guy to root for.
It was obvious he was never going to get a chance to play in Cleveland, Carlos Santana was in the lineup at first base every night, and then the signing of Edwin Encarnacion was the final nail in his coffin with the Indians. It was just bad timing that he could have been Santana's replacement this year, and Yonder Alonso's money could have been used for other needs. It also seems ironic that Aguilar went to an equally crowded situation in Milwaukee, but has outhit all the competition. I thought he could be a late bloomer who has 5-6 productive years as a DH/1B, but I didn't foresee him ever producing like he has in the first half this year.
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Rays pupu platter day has shut down Astros so far but Rays have squandered a ton of opportunities and trail 1-0 going into bottom 9. Looks like it will be a tough loss to break their 5 game streak.
Rays hold on to beat Astros 3-2. Wilmer Font gave up 1 hit through 5 before leaving with a muscle strain.
Rays are roughing up Verlander. 5 runs in the first 2 innings. Rays lights out opener Stanek pitched another clean 1st. 5-0 Rays bottom 3rd.
7 of their last 8 after the win today, against NYY, Nats and Astros. Back to .500. Schedule gets very easy for July.....
Michael Lorenzen hit a pinch hit grand slam for the Reds tonight, which was especially noteworthy for two reasons: 1) he is a relief pitcher and 2) it was the third straight AB he homered, first pitcher to do that since Mike Hampton in 2003.
Vince Velasquez hit by a comeback to his right elbow (pitching arm) .
Ball ricochets towards 3b line. Velazquez throws off his glove, fields ball and throws the runner out at first....with his left arm.
https://www.mlb.com/video/c-2216439783
Then collapses in pain and leaves the game.
Ball ricochets towards 3b line. Velazquez throws off his glove, fields ball and throws the runner out at first....with his left arm.
https://www.mlb.com/video/c-2216439783
Then collapses in pain and leaves the game.
the Mets are now 32-48, a .400 winning percentage. they started 11-1, meaning they've cratered to what would usually be a MLB-worst type of stretch in 21-47.
and yet, the Orioles are 23-59(!).
and yet, the Orioles are 23-59(!).
Seattle did a “turn ahead the clock” night, a tribute to something similar they did 20 years ago. They had uniforms and other accouterments for the year 2027.
http://mlb.com/r/game_article?gid=2018_06_30_kcamlb_seamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=sea
I think it’s really cool and could get kids interested. What do you think of the promotion?
http://mlb.com/r/game_article?gid=2018_06_30_kcamlb_seamlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=sea
I think it’s really cool and could get kids interested. What do you think of the promotion?