Manny keeps the flame alive
by Phil Gurnee on Aug 30, 2008 9:12 PM PDT
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Printby destroying Diamondback pitching on Saturday Night. Hitting for the cycle is something that most hitters would like to do in their career but Manny couldn't care less about such things. Needing a triple to complete the cycle he instead lofted a fly ball down the right field line and instead of veering foul it stayed just straight enough to hit the inside part of the foul pole and ricocchet to Dun who could only glove it and throw it back into the stands. Two home runs, a double, and a single would have to do instead of the cycle.
With Manny providing most of the offense, the Dodger Ace did his job, and together they broke the back of the eight game losing streak that had seen Ned pull off his toupee in frustration over their lack of ability to hit with RISP.
Blake DeWitt didn't help much in the offensive side but appeared to handle the defensive side okay. We even saw two double plays get turned, something we hadn't seen in a while.
In a flurry of news it could be possible that Jeff Kent's season is done and it sounds for sure that Schmidt's season is over. Rafy is in the Dominican so it sounds like they don't even know his current status. Saito and Penny are still being looked on for help. All of this may be to late but at least with this one game they still have enough air to grasp for hope.
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The Dodgers WILL Make the Playoffs
Here’s Why:
Ok, so this is a sad division to talk about because of their one team above .500 (The D-Backs sit precariously at .511). It really seems like nobody wants to win this division. At least the Rockies have fallen far enough back that they can be discounted from the race, unless of course they pull something off reminiscent of last year. And this would have to be a spectacular run. But I frankly don’t see them doing the same this year. Even though the Dodgers are 3.5 games back of the D-Backs and currently below .500, I pick them to win the division. Here’s why: the Dodgers have had a consistent pitching staff, combining for a 3.81 ERA (2nd best in the NL). Furthermore, the Los Angeles Dodgers have added Manny to their lineup, which has been paying its dues in the form of a 4 for 5 day to life the Dodgers over the Diamondbacks.
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Thanks,
Stefan
Please don't underestimate us
Die-hard Rockies fan. On the bandwagon since 7/6/93. Not giving up my seat. EVER!
by rockiesfan4ever on Aug 31, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions
If you sweep the Diamondbacks
you could blow right by everyone. I don’t see where you have the pitching to do such a thing but then I wasn’t impressed last year with your pitching and you did okay for yourselves.
Yea
Ill I can say is
“WE BELIEVE”
Die-hard Rockies fan. On the bandwagon since 7/6/93. Not giving up my seat. EVER!
by rockiesfan4ever on Sep 3, 2008 5:53 AM PDT up reply actions
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