Series Thread: Battle for the bottom.....Houston 8/8-10

[WastinSomeTime]

Nathan gave up a hit and 2 walks but 0 runs for a save. He is going to freak those fans out in the playoffs.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

From WIkipedia! Herb Washington -

In 1974, Washington was tapped by Oakland A's owner Charlie Finley to become the team's "designated runner". Despite having no professional baseball experience, and having last played baseball in high school, Washington was a member of the Athletics 1974 World Series championship team. His MLB debut was on April 4, 1974, against the Texas Rangers.

Appearing as a pinch-runner for Joe Rudi in game two of the 1974 World Series, Washington was picked off first base in a crucial ninth-inning situation by Dodgers reliever Mike Marshall.[1]

Washington played in 105 Major League games without batting, pitching, or fielding, playing exclusively as a pinch runner.[3] He had 31 stolen bases in 48 attempts and scored 33 runs during his short career.[1] He was released one month into the 1975 season.[2][3] Washington is one of only seven players to have more game appearances than plate appearances.[4]

Washington's 1975 Topps baseball card is the only baseball card ever released that uses the "pinch runner" position label.[5][6]

Interesting. Thanks.

 

[DT LUNA]

From WIkipedia! Herb Washington -

In 1974, Washington was tapped by Oakland A's owner Charlie Finley to become the team's "designated runner". Despite having no professional baseball experience, and having last played baseball in high school, Washington was a member of the Athletics 1974 World Series championship team. His MLB debut was on April 4, 1974, against the Texas Rangers.

Appearing as a pinch-runner for Joe Rudi in game two of the 1974 World Series, Washington was picked off first base in a crucial ninth-inning situation by Dodgers reliever Mike Marshall.[1]

Washington played in 105 Major League games without batting, pitching, or fielding, playing exclusively as a pinch runner.[3] He had 31 stolen bases in 48 attempts and scored 33 runs during his short career.[1] He was released one month into the 1975 season.[2][3] Washington is one of only seven players to have more game appearances than plate appearances.[4]

Washington's 1975 Topps baseball card is the only baseball card ever released that uses the "pinch runner" position label.[5][6]

Was around but do not recollect

 

[BLeslie59Rangers]

Well I think it's a pretty safe bet that we're not scoring again tonight...

 

[BLeslie59Rangers]

Was around but do not recollect

I remember about him because of that pickoff in the 74 series..I recall it being a really stupid mistake on his part...

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Surprised we were playing that far to pull with lefty on lefty.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Soto needs to block that.

 

[BLeslie59Rangers]

...wow, thanks Dominguez...

 

[Bmurph]

Surprised we were playing that far to pull with lefty on lefty.

When I saw how far Odor was shifted, I thought surely Andrus was playing behind the 2nd base bag and Beltre should have been in the normal SS spot, but I am on my couch for a reason. How does Robbie Grossman man beat us every time we play these guys? Cotts takes the loss in this one

 

[BLeslie59Rangers]

God damn it, Grossman again!!!!! WTF!!!

First extra base hit right handed this season per TAG...

 

[WastinSomeTime]

This guy stinks. Those are the worst 2 hits.

 

[BLeslie59Rangers]

JHC Cotts, they're teeing off man...

 

[donaldson79]

We would not have gotten him out even if Odor makes a great play.

Rosales was totally out of position to get back.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

You just had a feeling that 2 runs would not do it.

 

[Bmurph]

You just had a feeling that 2 runs would not do it.

Hard to have a good feeling with only 2 runs and you know this BP has to go 4 innings with such a narrow lead

 

[romeo212000]

at this team.

 

[Justinkm83]

Fast forward. Trust me.

Thanks. I trusted you. Mikolas did what you want a pitcher to do without their best stuff, he battled. Leave it to our bullpen to cost us the W.

 

[Bmurph]

The Mantis

 

[Bmurph]

That's all Leonys has got

 

[DT LUNA]

The Mantis

P. Mantis.