Olympic Game Thread: August 14, 2008
by vbc3 on Aug 14, 2008 11:44 PM EDT
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The U.S. takes on Cuba in Game 10 of the Men's Preliminaries. Will Matt LaPorta continue to make us almost forget the unending horror show that is your 2008 Cleveland Indians?
We'll find out, if we ever get out of the top of the first inning in Beijing, where the skies look kind of blue and this huge bright thing in the heavens is casting shadows on the ground. And I am apparently still not at 75 words yet so here is another sentence.
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1-0 Cuba. This is not a good start. Trevor Cahill is looking awfully shaky …
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by vbc3 on Aug 14, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bases loaded and a HBP makes it 2-0. Oh dear.
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by vbc3 on Aug 14, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeremy Cummings warming in the bullpen as Cahill gets a force at home to keep it 2-0 with bases still loaded. Right now would be a really cool time for a strikeout.
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by vbc3 on Aug 14, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And a cool time is had.
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by vbc3 on Aug 14, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s weird seeing a game with no sound.
Dexter Fowler is an all time baseball name.
by afh4 on Aug 14, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have a friend who’s a “glogger” for CBSSportsline during the summer. Minimum wage summer work. He just repeats whatever the color guys say in most games.
I wonder what this glogger is cribbing from?
by afh4 on Aug 14, 2008 11:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d guess the exact same place, though it seems like he does get some little shots in on his own here and there.
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by vbc3 on Aug 14, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But there are no color guys, are there?
To clarify, my friend watches the actual game on Extra Innings, which he gets for free, and then just repeats what the commentators of that game are saying.
by afh4 on Aug 14, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s a good question. Are any English-speaking countries televising the ball games?
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by vbc3 on Aug 14, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s kind of a cool gig. How’d he get it?
Burn on, big river, burn on...
by Turkmenbashi on Aug 15, 2008 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Girlfriend’s brother works at CBS or something.
He thought it was cool too but really he’s forced to watch games he doesn’t want to and, since all games happen around the same time, well, you get it.
by afh4 on Aug 20, 2008 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strikeout and flyout. Cuba’s pitcher is looking a lot more steady than Cahill right now. LaPorta will clean his clock.
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by vbc3 on Aug 14, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Terry Tiffee is the heart and soul of this squad.
by afh4 on Aug 14, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was almost a great catch.
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by vbc3 on Aug 14, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is The Door in the lineup? Is there anyway to tell?
by afh4 on Aug 14, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yesterday he was batting 5th or 6th, if memory serves.
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by vbc3 on Aug 14, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jayson Nix isn’t even a good minor league player.
by afh4 on Aug 14, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looking for a lineup right now… I had one up earlier and closed the window. Derrr.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hello Andrew,
You probably know by now, but the first name is Matt. That’s not to be confused by our Matt Brown down at Lake County – it’s not the same one.
Hope that helps!
The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.
by indiansfan on Aug 15, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And there’s three. Cahill needs to settle down or this game is over at the 7th inning.
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by vbc3 on Aug 14, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The last player to get to 3000 hits entered the league in 1988. God it takes a long time to get to 3000 hits.
And, get Play Index on B-R if you haven’t. Incredible.
by afh4 on Aug 15, 2008 12:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So nice actually having sun on the field for a change. The last two games I watched were incredibly dreary.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1-2-3 top of the 2nd. Much better.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LaPorta due up.
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on Aug 15, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Those guys with the headphones on looked like possible color guys, but hard to say.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Schierholz hit .304 in 112 at-bats with the Giants last year, but he’s spent all of this season in the minors. The Giants don’t want to use him as a part-timer, and because of Fred Lewis’ development, they haven’t needed Schierholtz as a regular this season.
Except Fred Lewis sucks.
by afh4 on Aug 15, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LaPorta, sporting the shades.
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on Aug 15, 2008 12:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Reminding me a bit of that douche free agent David Keith from Major League II.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and striking out like another david we know
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on Aug 15, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grit. You can see it on his face.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve only seen about 4 LaPorta AB’s .. but he doesn’t look too patient.
by Toxicadam on Aug 15, 2008 12:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If anyone feels bad about anything, ever, just go look at Carlos Santana’s line.
by afh4 on Aug 15, 2008 12:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They’ve moved the mics for this game or something. You can’t hear the guys in the dugout that well and the louder elements of the crowd seem to have been neutralized. Either that or being down 2 runs has really shut down the U-S-A U-S-A cheerleaders.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Finally got the feed. Cuba’s uniforms are hideous.
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by fwembt on Aug 15, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They can’t be a lot of fun in high heat.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh. Bases loaded. Again.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s an optimal finish!
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NBC has gymnastics in high-def and we are all crowded around 14" screens to watch baseball. Completely ridiculous.
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by fwembt on Aug 15, 2008 12:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Our priorities are seriously out of whack.
Could be an Indians game, though. :)
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don’t get it. Gymnastics is such a niche event (my wife, a gymnast, is loving it) and baseball is the national pastime and yet gymnastics gets the coverage.
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by fwembt on Aug 15, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
baseball doesn’t have 16-19 year old girls in leotards.
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on Aug 15, 2008 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If that is the reason, it’s very troubling.
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by fwembt on Aug 15, 2008 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
People seem to prefer Olympic sports that culminate at the Olympics as opposed to a sport which the main event is the championship of its professional sports league
by Roger Dorn on Aug 15, 2008 8:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that’s why nobody pays attention to Olympic Basketball.
by Jay on Aug 15, 2008 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I understand your point (especially when using Tennis as an example). But winning the gold in Ice Hockey and Basketball are still pretty big deals.
by Toxicadam on Aug 15, 2008 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Basketball is definitely the exception as NBA athletes are probably the most well recognized in the world.
I think there is some hockey appeal, but not really by me, so it’s hard for me to compare
by Roger Dorn on Aug 15, 2008 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got the laptop by the TV to watch both.
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on Aug 15, 2008 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dohhhh. That looked pretty well hit, too.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rodriguez really slows with a man on base.
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by fwembt on Aug 15, 2008 12:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dunno if this beats the hot dog derby, but it is diverting, I guess.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the Indians bullpen needs some interpretive dance to get them motivated.
by Toxicadam on Aug 15, 2008 12:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The powerpuff girls! With body hair!
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope nothing unexpectedly loud happens in this game. I have my headphones on full blast.
by Toxicadam on Aug 15, 2008 12:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Judging by the last two nights, the worst you’ll get is Chumbawamba or Bon Jovi between innings.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which, at that volume, could be suicide inducing.
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by fwembt on Aug 15, 2008 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap, this Tiffee guy is unconcious.
by Toxicadam on Aug 15, 2008 12:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the foul areas seem bigger than the playing field.
by Toxicadam on Aug 15, 2008 12:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs takes advantage of the very generous amount of foul territory to retire Brown on the pop up. That would have been harmless in 29 of 30 MLB ballparks, all except Oakland’s.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is a huge amount of foul ground
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on Aug 15, 2008 12:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don’t swing the bat like that, dude. This is a family sport.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love how the fans gasp everytime a ball hits into the air.
by Toxicadam on Aug 15, 2008 12:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it’s pretty amusing that they seem to find foul balls, pop-ups and home runs equally amazing.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooo that would have been a damn nice hit.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And here comes The Door!
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that works too.
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on Aug 15, 2008 12:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There we go!
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by fwembt on Aug 15, 2008 12:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good timing .. this pitcher is starting to look a bit tired.
That last AB seemed to drain him.
by Toxicadam on Aug 15, 2008 12:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like the coach agrees with you.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This pitching gun being set in km/h keeps messing with my head.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve just stopped looking at it.
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on Aug 15, 2008 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“DUDE! 135! HIRE THAT GUY!”
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Announcers would make it easier to stay awake.
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by fwembt on Aug 15, 2008 12:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ugly.
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on Aug 15, 2008 12:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He swung at 3 balls in that AB (fouling off two)
by Toxicadam on Aug 15, 2008 12:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
USA USA
Odd looking double there, seemed like the fielder had a chance to dive for it.
by Toxicadam on Aug 15, 2008 1:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He just pulled up before he really made a decent effort.
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by fwembt on Aug 15, 2008 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looch makes that play.
Hee.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh. Nice stalling tactic by the third baseman there.
“Hey, umpire. Lovely day today isn’t it?”
“Why, yes, yes it is. So nice to … hey wait a second … BREAK IT UP, GUYS.”
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 1:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was odd.
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by fwembt on Aug 15, 2008 1:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting choice to go after the lead runner for the last out.
by Toxicadam on Aug 15, 2008 1:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa. Screen infinity for a second there.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 1:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It just hit me. All these guys wear magic batting helmets.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 1:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hand me downs from the 1980’s US teams.
by Toxicadam on Aug 15, 2008 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was almost really nice.
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on Aug 15, 2008 1:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s the first time LaPorta’s presence in the outfield has done any damage, but he is a significant liability out there. A first baseman in college, he was moved to the outfield after being drafted by the Brewers, who already had Prince Fielder. The Indians have decided to keep him there.
Yay. :-|
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 1:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whew. Sloppy, but it keeps us tied.
Taking a quick walk. Hope we get the lead by the time I get back.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t believe Cuba is keeping this pitcher in the game.
by Toxicadam on Aug 15, 2008 1:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So I just watched Weglarz’ at-bats in the Cuba game. That dude is only 20? Wow. He is an ox.
by CBusSteve on Aug 15, 2008 1:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m off to bed. USA really screwed up that inning. Failed sacrifice and trying to steal a base with 1 out. Meh,
by Toxicadam on Aug 15, 2008 1:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Time to make up for that last AB, LaPorta.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 1:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh. We should just call him up when he returns to the USA. He’ll fit right in.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Send him to Canada to get some of that Weglarz mojo.
Time for me to call it a night. Go America.
by CBusSteve on Aug 15, 2008 1:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do we root for Canada or US tomorrow?
US is going to have to step it up just to make the medal round.
by palcal on Aug 15, 2008 2:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I imagine those us of who are Americans will be rooting for Team USA.
by Jay on Aug 15, 2008 2:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone still here?
Tight game, Cuba just took the lead 3-2.
Also, this is awesome.
by Jay on Aug 15, 2008 2:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got back from a walk. 3-3 now. Very cool game indeed.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 2:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Let’s go U.S.A.” doesn’t fit into the standard “CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP” cheer. :(
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 2:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Strike that. I’m too tired to think.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 2:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In case you haven’t heard, the IBAF is trying something very, very different this year. Beginning in the 11th, teams will automatically begin each inning with two men on base. The team will also be able to begin the 11th with whichever hitter it wants at the plate.
In most cases, that means the team will choose to have the leadoff and No. 2 hitters on base, with the No. 3 hitter up.
The bizarre rule is meant to prevent particularly long games and get back in the good graces of the Olympics.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 2:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can’t help but think that the Tribe could have used this rule and still lost all the extra innings games we were in this year.
2008 is such a vortex of absolute suck.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 2:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BIg cuts are apparently his strategy this week.
by Jay on Aug 15, 2008 2:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1-2 LaPorta! Be the ball!
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 2:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we just go ahead and call this Cuba team the Reds?
by Jay on Aug 15, 2008 2:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh. Are there any former Indians on this team? It sure feels like it right now.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 2:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2-2. This might be his best AB all night.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 2:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s like 1-12 in this whole tourney.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 2:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice! We just might squeak out of this after all.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 2:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jepsen!
Still 3-3, bottom of 10th.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 2:43 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is good quality video. i like it.
¡Free Chan Perry!
by TheVanillaGorilla on Aug 15, 2008 2:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, this looks great. Is there a way to get it fullscreen? I can’t seem to figure one out.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 2:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hit “enlarge video” on the bottom left of the player. It will get you half of the way there.
¡Free Chan Perry!
by TheVanillaGorilla on Aug 15, 2008 2:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on guys, just a single.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 2:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They really did get excited for that last routine fly out.
¡Free Chan Perry!
by TheVanillaGorilla on Aug 15, 2008 2:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oooo now it gets really interesting.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 2:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, if no one scores in the 11th, do we go to penalty kicks?
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on Aug 15, 2008 2:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Academic Decathalon.
¡Free Chan Perry!
by TheVanillaGorilla on Aug 15, 2008 2:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is entirely ridiculous, but still interesting.
¡Free Chan Perry!
by TheVanillaGorilla on Aug 15, 2008 2:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh. The glogger is a bit of a card.
I guess I’ll be staying with the game, though I’m not sure what we’re about to be seeing still qualifies as baseball.
Maybe they can go to Home Run Derby if it’s still even after 12 innings.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 2:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stevens in. Cleveland pride worldwide.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 2:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that worked beautifully.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 3:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Conclusion so far: the 11th inning rule sucks donkey.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 3:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Two more outs would be really ducky, Stevens.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 3:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, this Lazo guy is a horse.
Can we kidnap him?
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 3:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ironically, he took the loss for Cuba in the 2000 Gold Medal Game against Ben Sheets and the U.S.
The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.
by indiansfan on Aug 15, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ooooooo bunt attempt off the face. Ungood.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 3:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
5-4. 2 out. 1 on. Bottom of 11th. Last chance for the US to tie or win.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 3:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Craaaap.
5-4 Cuba. Ballgame.
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by vbc3 on Aug 15, 2008 3:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i didn’t even get to see LaPorta hit
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 15, 2008 3:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he didn’t hit much. watched called strikes and swung and missed, but not hit.
"...leading the league in most offensive categories. Including nose hairs."
by sarcasmdave on Aug 15, 2008 3:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so who’s staying up to watch wegz at 6 am
by Gradyforpresident on Aug 15, 2008 3:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Clutch hit in his last atbat though. Kept the rally going long enough for his teammates to screw it up.
Alright who’s pumped for tonight?!?!?!
by supermarioelia on Aug 15, 2008 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
weird…Korean cheer-leaders in the stands. Looks like some strange Robert Palmer video.
by APV on Aug 15, 2008 8:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MSNBC delayed coverage of USA-Cuba game starting in the bottom of the 7th at 3:25pm EDT
by palcal on Aug 15, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
USA tied for 5th with Canada and Taiwan after 3 games. Cuba and Korea are unbeaten and Japan has lost only to Cuba.
USA needs to win the next 3 to minimize the chance of being knocked out of the medal round by the Japanese in the final preliminary round game. Taiwan was shocked by its loss to China, and that result may affect the battle for the #4 seed in the medal round.
USA faces Canada tonight, China early Monday, Taiwan early Tuesday, and finally Japan early Wednesday.
by palcal on Aug 15, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cuba started the 11th with the 8th and 9th spots as the baserunners, using a PR for the 8th spot (which was the catcher ) on 2nd base.
USA put the 9th and 1st batters on base and NIx (the #2 hitter) was first up, fouling the ball off his face attempting to bunt. The team started with 12 position players and is now down to 11.
by palcal on Aug 15, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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