tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502524904778687735.post1902973812594206342..comments2023-06-28T14:05:14.909-04:00Comments on Watching Durham Bulls Baseball: Fourteen Innings, Five Hours, Seven Pitchers, First PlaceChris W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12266137926441160311noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502524904778687735.post-2562989222352228282009-08-30T13:15:05.052-04:002009-08-30T13:15:05.052-04:00Here’s the way I think it works:
In the 10th Pere...Here’s the way I think it works:<br /><br />In the 10th Perez pinch ran for Riggans and stayed in the game as the DH (he struck out in the 12th). In the 13th when Olmedo was called in to pitch I think you’re right, you lose the DH. What Montoyo did, probably looking at the battting order for the next inning, was move Dillon to third, put Richard in for Matt Joyce but playing at first, and Perez in the field for Joyce.<br /><br />No near-term benefit, since Richard had a fly-out in 13th, and Perez struck out in the 14th. Olmedo kept his spot in the batting order and got one of the key hits of the 14th.<br /><br />Fun to read through the log (click on the recap link on box score page) of the game. Can't imagine trying to keep my scorecard up to date on this one (I quit in 6th).Chris W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12266137926441160311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502524904778687735.post-5023896161574921152009-08-30T12:54:14.480-04:002009-08-30T12:54:14.480-04:00My understanding is that, with the various moves, ...My understanding is that, with the various moves, the Bulls forfeited their DH. So Ray was batting as the pitcher, not as the DH.DRRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502524904778687735.post-13928014227174279822009-08-30T12:51:18.809-04:002009-08-30T12:51:18.809-04:00In regards to a DH ..... I think I've figured ...In regards to a DH ..... I think I've figured out how Perez played in the outfield an inning and a half after he "pinch-ran". But can a pitcher be his own designated hitter? If not, how could Ray come to bat in the 14th?<br /><br />202M5&6 (a.k.a. Richard)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502524904778687735.post-38398384008561486912009-08-30T11:28:06.006-04:002009-08-30T11:28:06.006-04:00Amazing game to see! We were joking last night tha...Amazing game to see! We were joking last night that Wool E. might have to come in for some relief. Wouldn't be surprised to see him in there today!<br />ToddAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502524904778687735.post-20758089574349980432009-08-30T11:12:12.670-04:002009-08-30T11:12:12.670-04:00Def an "It ain't over til its over game&q...Def an "It ain't over til its over game"<br /><br /> Listened to it on the radio and ran out of steam at 11PM <br /> <br /> LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502524904778687735.post-44770244524856110032009-08-30T10:50:33.206-04:002009-08-30T10:50:33.206-04:00Tried to chase down Oliveros and Rollins. They'...Tried to chase down Oliveros and Rollins. They've been both starters and relievers this year. My guess is that Charlie will do whatever Tampa Bay tells him to do with them -- and that looks like Oliveros starting and Rollins relieving. Good to have them with us, though.Chris W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12266137926441160311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502524904778687735.post-28197760510996233812009-08-30T10:39:23.072-04:002009-08-30T10:39:23.072-04:00We left sometime in the 8th inning because clearl...We left sometime in the 8th inning because clearly the game was lost, the game was progressing at a glacial pace, we had to stop down at the office to pick up a prize possession from the jersey auction (thanks, Dave), and we figured we could beat the rush of cars exiting as the stands were still packed.<br /><br />We listened to the game on the radio and shouted ourselves silly. Talk about a heart attack... this was it.<br /><br />I think I'm in love with Jon Weber. Don't tell my husband. Or his wife. What an asset for the team. A genuine leader for the team, a good sportsman, a blast to watch, and often the key to a win. I will miss him. We'll all miss him. A lot.<br /><br />Pitching is likely to be our Achilles heel over the next few days, though. <br /><br />Onward to the playoffs, Bulls!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502524904778687735.post-61036446842698769542009-08-30T10:26:49.223-04:002009-08-30T10:26:49.223-04:00Hmm... maybe I got that backwards. Oliveros is a s...Hmm... maybe I got that backwards. Oliveros is a starter and Rollins a bullpen arm. I think. Maybe.DRRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-502524904778687735.post-16136252073280280792009-08-30T10:14:58.318-04:002009-08-30T10:14:58.318-04:00Regarding roster moves, I think we are getting a c...Regarding roster moves, I think we are getting a couple pitchers from Montgomery. RHP Rayner Oliveros (bullpen, I think) and RHP Heath Rollins (starter, I think). I don't know anything else about them.<br /><br />Bizarre game last night. Ray deserves a lot of credit for his pitching. Hopefully he doesn't have to go again tonight.DRRnoreply@blogger.com