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Tuesday, June 28, 2005

Anderson copies Franco, hits Old Man Grand Slam to win game

I do not understand why teams still bring out the lefty specialists to face GA. He has had fairly even lefty/righty splits over his career (sometimes even better against LHP, including this year), such that it would just be best to send up your best pitcher. Anyways, the Angels won in 11, 5-1. Both teams scored a run in the first and were shut down the rest of the way before GA's knock. The winning streak is now 8 games, which I feel all great teams need to have at least two 8 game winning streaks during a season (well, here is one).

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That game was excellent. A few great defensive plays, some good pitching (but certainly not great) and then a GA homer that sends the Rangers fans home. A thing of beauty.

posted by Anonymous Anonymous @ 10:22 PM
Dude, Josh. Like you said, eight game winning streaks don't come along that often. You missed an opportunity to use the blatantly obvious post title "Streight"! C'mon man!

posted by Blogger Richard @ 10:29 PM
I never even thought of that. Sorry, I failed you. Can such an egregrious error be forgiven?

On another note, Hud's description of GA's home run on the replay was hilarious. He said, "Garret Anderson looking to drive the bus and he's a salami-maker."

posted by Blogger Unknown @ 10:38 PM
Why wasn't AK's running over-the-shoulder catch in shallow right field a Web Gem? Come on, ESPN.

posted by Anonymous Anonymous @ 8:59 AM
Because webgems don't happen west of the Mississippi.
-Chronicles

posted by Blogger The Chronicler @ 9:50 AM