Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Frankie Gutierrez wins it with bat and glove

Posted by Nino Wednesday, August 20, 2008, under ,, | No comments

Seeing Franklin Gutierrez's face light up when Matt Underwood brings up his diving catch at the end of the game. It's just awesome. He genuinely loves the defensive side of the game and he is okay yeah I hit a home run to win the game basically, but let's talk about my defensive web gem instead.

Gil Meche gave up the two home runs in the first two innings, then he basically shut it down.

It wasn't till Ramon Ramirez entered in the 8th that the Indians got it going. Shoppach homers for the second time in the night to bring it within one and then it just got easy.

Ramirez got an out but walked Choo. The Royals bring in The Mexecutioner, Joakim Soria and Soria got MEXECUTED.

Bewsh.

He pitches around Grady and walks him. Then comes Gutierrez who pulls the fastball into the bleachers.

Thank you SIR.

Good to see Gutierrez turning it around in August.

Peralta hit 20 on the year to give him 69 on the year.

Ryan FREAKING Garko up to 63, all of a sudden he is hot on the heels of both Grizz and Peralta. His RBI streaking continues.

Pitching wise, Zach Jackson was shaky. He put himself in trouble in the first but minimized the damage, which was good. But then in the 5th he stuck his hand in the fish tank and got bit. How about this Mike Aviles kid? His double cleared the bases and he'd increase the lead by stealing and scoring on an error.

He did give up just four earned in seven innings.. Walked just one and struck out four. I'd like to see him again at least and see how he responds but I just don't think his future, if it's with the Indians, is in the starting rotation.

Scary moment when Mitch Maier of the Royals went to bunt and Zach Jackson hit him in the earflap and the ball bounced up and hit his nose. Blood was pouring out. Hope Maier is okay.

Juan Rincon pitched a perfect inning?

Okay.. Jenny LEW saves number four. Nail it down guy, nail it down!

Quick turn around for tomorrows game. 12:05 and with the two aces on the mound, I'm expecting a pitchers duel. Greinke and Cliffaaaad going for 18.

[BOXSCORE]

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