Giancarlo Stanton just left Dodger Stadium. That was the furthest ball I've ever seen hit in person. At the game so this is the best I can do for a link: http://streamable.com/jgp4
May 2015 game thread
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3rd Degree said:
Fifth time in Dodger Stadium history, according to Molly Knight:
Willie Stargell: Aug 5,1969
Willie Stargell: May 8,1973
Mike Piazza: Sept 21,1997
Mark McGwire: May 22,1999
Giancarlo Stanton: May 12,2015
Heres Mike Pizza's while we're on the topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e-EMm9gx5c&feature=youtu.be
Bryant goes deep again. 3rd in 4 games since he hit his first one. This kid is going to be really, really fun to watch.
MakMan44 said:
Why not? 113 pitches and a chance at history - seems ridiculous to not throw him in the 9th.
It's the MLB.tv game of the day, so you should be able to tune in without needing a paid account.
According to the radio guy he only threw 111 pitches. That is crazy that they didn't leave him in. I hope the Cardinals rally and win now.
18 Ks are the most strikeouts in a game since Ben Sheets did in 2004, most in AL since Clemens in 98.
MakMan44 said:
He made a ridiculous play the previous half inning.
http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/63817564/v114774783/collaa-trout-nabs-runner-at-home-after-challenge/?cid=mlb
And this was after he had robbed Tulo the inning before that.
http://m.mlb.com/video/v114677683/collaa-trout-jumps-at-the-wall-to-make-the-catch/?game_pk=414152
Awesome player.
Insane game going on at Wrigley. Cubs and Pirates are tied 10-10 in the 11th. Cubs once led 7-1 and then 10-5.
Anthony Rizzo now hitting .344/.471/.616 with 8 homers. There's a silver lining for the sox though: Rizzo got us Gonzalez, who got us Webster and RDLR, who netted us Wade Miley. So...yeah.
Polanco tripped on the grass on a short fly ball. The run wouldn't have scored, but it did when he fell on his ass and the ball dropped.
Good god again? I've gotten this notification from at bat twice already this week.Ed Hillel said:
Fan caught it bare handed with one hand reaching over a side-railing. It was almost as impressive as the homer itself.
I hate hate hate the automatic double rule where runners only get two bases. But, I liked it last night. Reds just missed a run and a tie with an auto-D with Billy Hamilton of all people running from first with two out and the hit bounced into the RCF stands.
Giants beat the Reds 9-8. Casilla gets the save. 9 pitches, 9 strikes. Thank you and good night.
I love how the ESPN crew is talking about how similar Miguel Cabrera's career is to Hank Aaron's at the age of 32 and how impressive it is.
They conveniently forget the run Aaron had from 33-39 where in 7 seasons when most are on the downside of his career, he had 271 HR and 701 RBIs (38+ HR and 100 RBI per season). There are no more PEDs, so if Cabrera has that run in him, then he deserves a lot of credit. Most guys don't even get close to that in their prime, let alone that part of their career.
They conveniently forget the run Aaron had from 33-39 where in 7 seasons when most are on the downside of his career, he had 271 HR and 701 RBIs (38+ HR and 100 RBI per season). There are no more PEDs, so if Cabrera has that run in him, then he deserves a lot of credit. Most guys don't even get close to that in their prime, let alone that part of their career.
I was sort of impressed that they could get that many words in about Cabrera, his health and his conditioning without mentioning the words "alcohol" or "arrest."DanoooME said:
I understand these guys are speaking to a national audience of largely casual fans, but they're more infantilizing than your typical politician.