Wish I could have seen it but just got home from work ... these guys love evening meetings.

Checked the box score. Looks like Jake had his sinker working tonight ... 17 ground-ball outs to only 8 fly-ball outs. Molina (3 for 5 - .339) seemed to inch ahead by .002 because they walked Craig (2 for 4 - .337) once.

But, the HR drought continues ... RBI's - 4 singles, 2 doubles and a triple.

Another good sign that had me worried earlier in the year ... they only hit into one DP.

Looked like a heck of a good game to watch.
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Didn't notice this until I read the game recap ... Westbrook stole a base ... now, I'm really sorry I missed it.
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Yeah! It had a bit of everything, lol! Freese nailed a ball that for sure looked like a game 6 HR to center but nope a double. I'm beginning to think these guys are going to get fined if one goes over the wall, jk. Shane Greased Lightning Robinson might just have Jays job at center if he keeps going like he does, good d, ran out a single at 1st, and then ran out a triple to score 2.
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I keep hearing that he is the best athlete on the team. He was a terrific player in college and showed enough talent to bring him up to the show. Not sure he is equal to Jay in center field. He does show flashes like last night but the next game he looks lost at the plate. The guy is a mystery to me.
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Glad we got the sweep ... tough stretch ahead ... Braves, Dodgers, Bucks and Reds.

HR drought ... you might enjoy this:

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...854fb1946.html
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No joke, this road trip should set the table for the rest of the season. I guess that goes without saying though.


"It isn't Mike Matheny Baseball ... because I'm not really sure what Matheny Baseball is."

Lol! Thanks for the link!
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Not a good start ... but they hit a HR ... yippie.
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I missed it, but totally blame the HR for the loss :-). The Cards just have to win the series.
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Guess that's not gonna happen.
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Just awful right now ... can't even watch it.
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Yup. I was all postseason for the 1st game of the double header and again last night. Resting on their laurels? Maybe the Cards and Pirates are having a "Freaky Friday" moment. I have read that the baseball gods finally took notice of the risp avg. Either way part of me would rather lose vs sub .500 teams and win vs .500. It's looking like the boys had an easy schedule and even when they did win vs the contenders they were just getting hot.
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Game is not quite over but I have an exam tomorrow am. But Feast or Famine! Machine Gun Kelly pitched well and when he did not pitched out of a few jams. Took the no no into the 5th and had 2 hits. And the kid can RUN!
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Reds vs Cards is gonna be crucial...
It's gonna be must see TV...
The Cards are on a downslide, and so ate the Reds.



I hope the Reds beat the Holy Hell out of the Cards, but I just don't see it happening. Even without Molina. Cueto ain't gonna kick anyone from the netting at home plate.


Best of luck to you guys, but I sense that the Cards don't need luck, even with the rookie pitching and missing Molina.
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Hey Andy, good to hear from you!

I'm not sure how it will go but I don't want to see 13-0 games either way. The Cards and Reds need to battle it out to get that competitive spirit going, sans bench clearing brawl LOL!
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Plus, no matter what, we're gonna miss Molina.
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Well, there goes that wish...
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Kind of spooky isn't it?
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It is. That is the only way to explain two 13 run games after dropping 7 straight and DD hits 2 HR back to back in the same damn spot. Tonight's game should be another interesting one!
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Also I'm not sure what came 1st, the Matt C slump then limiting his working hours or the other way around but let the man show up to the park and work when he wants! He is getting another day off, not what he needs IMHO, I don't think he is a guy the benefits from messing with his schedule.
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AGHHHH! Bunting!
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