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Archive for 21. June 2008
Triple Shot and Stuff
21. June 2008 by Orioles Fanatic.
Let’s start with last night’s game. I had dinner plans away from the 500 foot radius of my sofa, so I recorded the game. Since every day I go to work and there’s only one other Orioles fan who I seldom see, I had no concerns that anyone would reveal the outcome. Yet today, three different people approached me to say, “How about your Orioles sweeping the Astros!” It’s the first time anyone besides me knew the score of the previous night’s game. So typical. Oh well, the Os won, so how can I complain about that.
Things got off to an exciting start tonight against Milwaukee, as the Orioles scored four runs in the top of the first inning. I felt really confident that the outcome had been decided until Radhames Liz promptly surrendered two. The next inning was mostly a repeat of the first. By the top of the third, Liz left the game. The rest of the game didn’t represent the most stellar performance of the Orioles bullpen, but was good enough, along with two solos by Huff, to hold onto the lead. I swear I heard Jim Thorne say that the Orioles had the third best bullpen in the American League. Did I hear that? We don’t have our Beckett yet, but we’re on our way. I noticed both Liz and Sarfate sighing on the mound. They just need a little more experience to convince themselves of their ability.
Triple Shot Sherrill pitched a typical ninth, loading the bases before retiring everyone to win the game. I’ve decided that it’s part of a brilliant strategy. He disarms the opposing team, giving them a false sense of confidence and hope. Imagine you come up to bat with no outs and the bases are loaded. You’re thinking, “Oh! Well! This is going to be easy.” Over-enthusiastic, you swing too eagerly at a pitch and ground out. You have to admit it’s genius!
For our viewing pleasure, Amber brought the finale, adding whip cream to the sundae with an interview of hatless Triple Hot who seemed unaware of his own winning strategy, apparently a product completely of his subconscious.
The Orioles were the only winners in the American League East. We’re six games back. But not for long. Not for long.
Final Score: 8-5
Cabrera HPB: 23
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