***Official 2013 NLDS Cardinals v Pirates thread*** (1 Viewer)

[fred_1_15301]

Cards are starting to hit the ball hard. Bucs need to get something this inning

 

[Kenny Powers]

Cant walk ####ing Kozma there

 

[fred_1_15301]

Get the pen ready soon

 

[Kenny Powers]

Get the pen ready soon

Im guessing Liriano's done since he's due up this inning. Otherwise Id say bring him back out but pull him on the first BB or hit.

Well, if Barmes wasnt playing 3rd base on Beltran's hit we get out of that easy. Damnit.

 

[irish eyes]

What a bull sh@@ call on the steal of 3rd, slid into his glove

 

[fred_1_15301]

What a bull sh@@ call on the steal of 3rd, slid into his glove

That was a very close call but if Pedro stays with the tag, he's out

 

[Kenny Powers]

Amazing how Liriano looks so shaky in the 5th inning, especially control wise, and then comes back with like a 10 pitch 1-2-3 6th.

Glad they kept him in. I wonder if Barmes didnt get a hit if he gets pulled last inning because he wouldnt have the sac bunt chance.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Amazing how Liriano looks so shaky in the 5th inning, especially control wise, and then comes back with like a 10 pitch 1-2-3 6th.

Glad they kept him in. I wonder if Barmes didnt get a hit if he gets pulled last inning because he wouldnt have the sac bunt chance.

I doubt it because I think they probably wanted 6 out of him

 

[pollardsvision]

Amazing how Liriano looks so shaky in the 5th inning, especially control wise, and then comes back with like a 10 pitch 1-2-3 6th.

Glad they kept him in. I wonder if Barmes didnt get a hit if he gets pulled last inning because he wouldnt have the sac bunt chance.

At least he was missing his spots low.

I thought he made a great pitch on the 2 RBI ground ball. It just found a hole.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Make me pay Martin

 

[Kenny Powers]

Amazing how Liriano looks so shaky in the 5th inning, especially control wise, and then comes back with like a 10 pitch 1-2-3 6th.

Glad they kept him in. I wonder if Barmes didnt get a hit if he gets pulled last inning because he wouldnt have the sac bunt chance.

I doubt it because I think they probably wanted 6 out of him

I hope they leave him in to start next inning consider itll be the bottom of their lineup but sounds like he's done.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Didnt pay off but I like the ballsy move to pinch hit Tabata for Barmes

 

[fred_1_15301]

Didnt pay off but I like the ballsy move to pinch hit Tabata for Barmes

Accidentally deleted my last post but I was a little concerned with the move to pull Barmes. First play for Mercer is magnificent......

 

[pollardsvision]

Didnt pay off but I like the ballsy move to pinch hit Tabata for Barmes

Accidentally deleted my last post but I was a little concerned with the move to pull Barmes. First play for Mercer is magnificent......

Yeah, that was a great play.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Walker needs to do something ####

 

[fred_1_15301]

Melancon up next.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Melancon up next.

####

 

[fred_1_15301]

Honestly he shouldn't be the setup man anymore. Hasn't been good for a month now.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Need to have the pen ####### warming up. No faith in melancon

 

[fred_1_15301]

Jimmity Christmas this playoff baseball is going to be my undoing (via heart attack)

 

[irish eyes]

Need to have the pen ####### warming up. No faith in melancon

Absolutely correct, and he left another pitch upstairs to molina. Why didn't we have lefty in there to make him bat from right side

 

[Kenny Powers]

Honestly he shouldn't be the setup man anymore. Hasn't been good for a month now.

Totally

 

[fred_1_15301]

I think it should be Watson, Wilson, Grilli showcasing the bullpen going forward. All the credit in the world to what Melancon did this year but he's been figured out.

 

[hammerva]

No idea what Cutch is thinking on that one. You know where the ball went because you had to stop for it.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Cutch, WTF?!! Awful

 

[hammerva]

Pedro getting the lead and Martin finally getting off the porch and delivering.

 

[fred_1_15301]

I would bring in Grilli but have Wilson warming up immediately. Take no chances ####ers

 

[Kenny Powers]

I think it should be Watson, Wilson, Grilli showcasing the bullpen going forward. All the credit in the world to what Melancon did this year but he's been figured out.

I dont care which order it is with Wilson and Watson, but those are clearly our 3 best in the pen.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Pedro getting the lead and Martin finally getting off the porch and delivering.

Martin got the sac fly to put them up and he hit 2 hrs in an elimination game. I was actually just thinking how clutch he is. I actually was confident he'd come through

 

[hammerva]

Pedro getting the lead and Martin finally getting off the porch and delivering.

Martin got the sac fly to put them up and he hit 2 hrs in an elimination game. I was actually just thinking how clutch he is. I actually was confident he'd come through

Talking more about this series but yeah

Now as someone who is a Nats fans and remembers last year, I still say DON'T GET HAPPY.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Pedro getting the lead and Martin finally getting off the porch and delivering.

Martin got the sac fly to put them up and he hit 2 hrs in an elimination game. I was actually just thinking how clutch he is. I actually was confident he'd come through

Talking more about this series but yeah

Now as someone who is a Nats fans and remembers last year, I still say DON'T GET HAPPY.

Point taken but Martin has been a Godsend for this team (mostly for defensive reasons)

 

[irish eyes]

Wow, alvarez, byrd russell... clutch big time. And cutch despite blunder on base machine!!!! 1 more baby!

 

[Kenny Powers]

LETS GO BUCS!!!!!!!!!!

 

[hammerva]

They HAVE to finish it tomorrow (at 2:30 on TBS I believe). Don't let them get back to St. Louis with their best pitcher waiting in Game 5 with no idea who the Pirates Game 5 pitcher would be.

 

[fred_1_15301]

I think it should be Watson, Wilson, Grilli showcasing the bullpen going forward. All the credit in the world to what Melancon did this year but he's been figured out.

I dont care which order it is with Wilson and Watson, but those are clearly our 3 best in the pen.

See the problem is Hurdle is loyal to a fault. That's why I have no doubt Burnett will be pitching game 5 if it gets to that. Anyways, great win! I'm gonna enjoy this #### for one night

 

[monessen]

Cole would pitch Game 5. Hope we don't need a Game 5.

How about these guys? How about that atmosphere at the stadium?

 

[Kenny Powers]

Cole would pitch Game 5. Hope we don't need a Game 5.

How about these guys? How about that atmosphere at the stadium?

You get Hurdle's word on that? Otherwise, my stomach is still churning.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Cole would pitch Game 5. Hope we don't need a Game 5.

How about these guys? How about that atmosphere at the stadium?

You get Hurdle's word on that? Otherwise, my stomach is still churning.

It's supposed to rain tomorrow. Dream scenario--game gets rained out, Burnett pitches at home in game 4 and Cole in game 5 (if necessary). I'm praying for a rain out tomorrow.

 

[RnR]

Cole would pitch Game 5. Hope we don't need a Game 5.

How about these guys? How about that atmosphere at the stadium?

You get Hurdle's word on that? Otherwise, my stomach is still churning.

It's supposed to rain tomorrow. Dream scenario--game gets rained out, Burnett pitches at home in game 4 and Cole in game 5 (if necessary). I'm praying for a rain out tomorrow.

That's no way to be. Your team is good and on the doorstep of booting us out of the playoffs. I'd want to keep that momentum.

 

[Godsbrother]

Cole would pitch Game 5. Hope we don't need a Game 5.

How about these guys? How about that atmosphere at the stadium?

You get Hurdle's word on that? Otherwise, my stomach is still churning.

It's supposed to rain tomorrow. Dream scenario--game gets rained out, Burnett pitches at home in game 4 and Cole in game 5 (if necessary). I'm praying for a rain out tomorrow.

It has been raining all night but is supposed to be fine by game time. They are going to play -- hope that Morton brings his A game....

 

[fred_1_15301]

Cole would pitch Game 5. Hope we don't need a Game 5.

How about these guys? How about that atmosphere at the stadium?

You get Hurdle's word on that? Otherwise, my stomach is still churning.

It's supposed to rain tomorrow. Dream scenario--game gets rained out, Burnett pitches at home in game 4 and Cole in game 5 (if necessary). I'm praying for a rain out tomorrow.

It has been raining all night but is supposed to be fine by game time. They are going to play -- hope that Morton brings his A game....

This game scares me. The Cards were hitting the ball well yesterday but not getting too many breaks. Morton is the type of pitcher they will feast on. Also, not sure if the Buccos can hit Wacha. Given the high from yesterday's win, I see a letdown today. I'm going into this game fully expecting a loss (probably a blowout one) but hoping to be pleasantly surprised. If it gets to game 5, anything can happen........

 

[monessen]

Just to clarify on Cole, I have no scoop, only what the baseball reporters' tweets indicate. But if he doesn't pitch a possible Game 5 after turning in a great game versus the Cards, Hurdle will regret it and be reminded about the decision for, like, ever. Cole hasn't given up more than 2 earned runs in a game since August.

I notice Nolasco is being thrust by LA into Game 4, meaning they are holding out Kershaw for a Game 5 or a Game 1. Smart move on the Dodgers' end.

 

[Raider Nation]

No-hitter thru 7.

 

[ffldrew]

No-hitter thru 7.

Nice you effen no good degenerate

 

[Ghost Rider]

Wacha has been absolutely filthy today.

 

[Raider Nation]

No-hitter thru 7.

Nice you effen no good degenerate

Relax, man ... LOCK CITY!!!

 

[Raider Nation]

 

[Ghost Rider]

Bringing in Martinez here...

 

[ffldrew]

Running on Yadi? When you need a run?

 

[Plorfu]

Josh Harrison starting his slide 45 feet out is terrible shtick.