4/15 O's at Texas

[PaulFolk]

The defense makes a rare mistake. Wigginton boots a DP grounder, and the O's get only the out at second (I don't blame Roberts for his bad relay to first, since Hamilton was pretty much in his face).

[CaptainRedbeard]

Either Gamecast is off, or this ump is blind...

I like how they clocked a changeup at 87 mph and a fastball at 81 mph, but yeah both of those looked like great pitches on Gamecast, whatever they were.

[Rex Thunder]

I'd really hate to be a play by play guy or color commentator during Jackie Robinson day- especially once managers start making substitutions. Heck- they mixed up Roberts and Izturis last night when they had their own jerseys on. With all 42s out there- they'll really be lost.

[JTrea81]

The defense makes a rare mistake. Wigginton boots a DP grounder, and the O's get only the out at second (I don't blame Roberts for his bad relay to first, since Hamilton was pretty much in his face).

I expect to see a lot of that with Wigginton at 3B. He's one of the worst defensive 3B men in baseball.

[Peace21]

Nice grab AJ. End of the 1st. 2-1 O's

[Rex Thunder]

The defense makes a rare mistake. Wigginton boots a DP grounder, and the O's get only the out at second (I don't blame Roberts for his bad relay to first, since Hamilton was pretty much in his face).

I wouldn't call that a mistake. The ball was hit hard and he still got the lead runner. That wasn't exactly a routine double play ball.

[Rex Thunder]

I expect to see a lot of that with Wigginton at 3B. He's one of the worst defensive 3B men in baseball.

Give me a break- he GOT the out at second. Jeez.

[PaulFolk]

I wouldn't call that a mistake. The ball was hit hard and he still got the lead runner. That wasn't exactly a routine double play ball.

It was hit hard, but it was right to him. I think Mora would've made that play.

[JTrea81]

BTW if anybody cares UNC is currently pounding the crap out of Winthrop 18-3 to avenge their loss to a unseeded High Point yesterday. I'm following that Gamecast as well. Multitasking at its finest...

Ackley is 2-4 with an RBI and a run scored.

[nemO821]

Luuuuuuuuuukkkkkkkkkeeeeeeeeee

[JTrea81]

Give me a break- he GOT the out at second. Jeez.

That doesn't mean he's not one of the worst defenders at the position. The stats speak for themselves...

[JTrea81]

Hey, Scott might actually be getting the hang of the DH thing.

(Goes to knock on wood in other thread)

[bobmc]

Good to see Benson back in action. He didn't do much for us, but seemed like a good dude.

Kris has got some tats! Any Anna Benson sightings?

[Peace21]

Damn Pie didnt get anything worth hitting from Benson.

[Rex Thunder]

It was hit hard, but it was right to him. I think Mora would've made that play.

That's exactly why I disagreed. I've seen Mora make the same mistake quite a few times. Wiggington hasn't played there nearly as regularly as Mora, so I'm willing to look past that, being that he recovered so quickly and got the lead runner. If Mora had muffed it, he probably would have immediately went to first and conceded the lead runner..

FYI though, I'm not saying Wig is as solid defensively as Mora- cuz I do think Mora is a very solid defensive 3rd baseman. (Wasn't always though)