GDT: Diamondbacks @ Angels 3/8

[eaterfan]

Didn't see this posted so if one gets posted then feel free to merge or delete.

 

Richards with a quick 1-2-3 first inning including a grounder to short and a strikeout of Goldschmidt.

 

Angels due up.

[jshep]

Can we please have an Archie Bradley of our own?

[eaterfan]

Bradley pitching for Arizona

 

Calhoun grounds out to SS. 1 out.

Matt Long grounds out to 1B. 2 out.

Pujols Ks looking on a curve. 3 out.

 

The K zone looks a little big today. Pujols 3rd strike was clearly a strike but there were two close ones to Calhoun and Long which were called strikes that I don't think were.

[Homebrewer]

     Diamondbacks (A. Bradley - R) @ Angels (G. Richards - R)

Gametime Forecast: 77°F • Clear • 0%PoP

 

1. Didi Gregorius (L) SS

2. Martin Prado ® 3B

3. Paul Goldschmidt ® DH

4. Miguel Montero (L) C

5. Aaron Hill ® 2B

6. Mike Jacobs (L) 1B

7. Alfredo Marte ® LF

8. Ender Inciarte (L) RF

9. Tony Campana (L) CF

 

1. Kole Calhoun (L) DH

2. Matt Long (L) RF

3. Albert Pujols ® 1B

4. Raul Ibanez (L) LF

5. Chris Iannetta ® C

6. Ian Stewart (L) 2B

7. Grant Green ® SS

8. Collin Cowgill ® CF

9. Luis Jimenez ® 3B

[eaterfan]

Richards back out for the 2nd.

 

Montero hits a one hopper by the mound but Green was positioned well playing SS and was able to throw him out. 1 out.

Hill grounds out to short. Richards has fallen behind both hitters this inning. 2 out.

Mike Jacobs hits a lazy fly down the RF line and Long jogs to catch it easily. 3 out. 

Edited March 8, 2014 by eaterfan

[Docwaukee]

I know it's a small sample, but how much more natural does Green look at SS than 2b? 

[eaterfan]

This is the first game I've gotten to see. 2 plays isn't enough especially since neither was a great test.

[jshep]

Yeah, I'm hoping to see him get tested a little there. I didn't see the other game he started there, but thusfar it's all been pretty routine today.

Edited March 8, 2014 by jshep

[eaterfan]

Bradley still pitching for the D-Backs.

 

Ibanez grounds to first. 1 out.

Ianetta draws a walk. Man on first, 1 out. 

Ian Stewart hits a can of corn to CF. Man on first, 2 out.

Green pokes one into shallow RCF. Ianetta advances to 3rd. First and third, 2 out.

Cowgill up. Green starts stealing 2nd, puts on the brakes and is thrown 2-3 trying to get back in time. 3 outs.

 

Still 0-0.

Edited March 8, 2014 by eaterfan

[jshep]

These veteran non-roster guys are sure making the bench spot competition pretty unexciting.

[jshep]

There are no words anymore.

 

Nice hit by Green though!

[eaterfan]

Richards still in.

 

Marte dumps one over 2nd base on a full count. Man on first, 0 out.

Inciarte hits a high chopper to 2nd with the runner moving. Man on 2nd, 1 out.

Campana made a bad bunt right back to the mound but uses his speed to cause Richards to make a bad throw and pull Pujols off the base. First and third, 1 out. 

 

Pujols made a decent play to save the throw from getting away.

 

Gregorious doubles off the RF wall over Long's head. Both runners score, Gregorious caught in a rundown trying to get to third. 2-0 D'Backs. None on, 2 outs.

Prado dumps a single into RF. Man on first 2 out.

Goldschmidt doubles into the LCF gap and scores Prado. 3-0 D'backs. Man on second, 2 out.

Montero grounds out to first. 3 out.

 

I'm out to go get some gas and grab some food.

Edited March 8, 2014 by eaterfan

[jshep]

Richards paying the price for falling behind hitters here.

 

Come on Garrett

[Diaz15]

Richards looks visibly frustrated.

[jshep]

Yikes, Garrett.

[jshep]

RIchards just trying to be a good teammate and make Blanton feel better about yesterday.

[Docwaukee]

when Richards misses, it's up, down the middle, and has no movement. 

[CaliAngel]

when Richards misses, it's up, down the middle, and has no movement. 

 

Encouraging.

[papawealey]

At least the offense is picking him up...

[Broad Street]

Oooh a Jepsen sighting

[Jason]

Not watching but is Richards walking batters?

[Broad Street]

Idk Jepsen is pitching now.

[Broad Street]

Wow. What a called 3rd strike! Almost hit him in the hands! Jepsen got lucky there

[jshep]

Not watching but is Richards walking batters?

 

No walks, but he was getting hit around pretty good.

[tdawg87]

This is literally the exact same team as last year. Only this time the offense is basically non-existent.