Orioles vs. Rays 4/12/09 Game 3

[J.D.]

And Eaton breezes through the third. If we're going to get to Shields, we'd better do it soon.

[Hank Scorpio]

It's tough to really square it up against Shields when he's on, and that's what we've seen so far today.

1 pitch, 1 out.

[Scrat1]

Nice try Pie.

Buck: "I thought there were supposed to eat flowers and stuff."

[J.D.]

That was a decent attempt there. Pie probably hit that too hard, but I like the thought. Pie made Iwamura really work at that one.

[Hank Scorpio]

3 pitches, 2 outs.

[mrbig1]

3 pitches 2 outs.

[itsernst]

Honestly...if we had kept Penn and put him in as the #5 starter, what's the worst that could have happened? 70+ pitches and 4 ER's through 3?

[J.D.]

And Richard Andino breaks up the no hitter.

That felt really awkward to type.

[Hank Scorpio]

This is a horrific 7-8-9 today.

Shields has thrown 5 pitches this inning.

[trk001]

Sky-Pointer spotted!

[Hank Scorpio]

What was that, 9 pitches?

[LAOSfan]

Honestly...if we had kept Penn and put him in as the #5 starter, what's the worst that could have happened? 70+ pitches and 4 ER's through 3?

We would still have no hits because Andino would not be here.

[RShack]

3 pitches, 2 outs.

Dunno what's best. With some guys, if you see a good looking pitch, you better swing, otherwise they'll eat you up. The "being patient" thing is a rule that varies, based on who you're facing.

[wickedwitch]

At least the Yankees will have to face Tampa with a fully rested bullpen.

[itsernst]

>10 pitches an inning for Shields. < 25 pitches an inning for Eaton.