Gameday Thread: Angels vs. Dodgers (Freeway Series Edition) 5/17

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

Shouldn't we have hit for Weaver there? I mean before we really get behind.

[Jason]

Just now, eligrba4ever said:

Weaver gave up a 2-run homer. 

That's not a meltdown. 3-1 means Weaver is still in the game.

Not against Kershaw

[Docwaukee]

Kershaw is just unhittable.  we should feel luck to have gotten a run.  

[AngelsLakersFan]

10 minutes ago, Angels N Skins said:

Maybe Weaver should make an adjustment 2nd time through the order

He can't just throw harder.... can he throw slower?

[bloodbrother]

TBH I'm totally fine with Weav being the sacrificial lamb against Kershaw and not somebody like Santiago/Tropeano. Chances of beating Kershaw aren't very high since he's the Mike Trout of pitchers. With that said, they're still in the game. Problem is that Kershaw's pitch count is where he can probably easily get to 7 innings, maybe 8

[Jay]

Watching weaver pitch is like watching one of those nature shows where you know the wildebeest is going to be eaten by the alligator.

[Docwaukee]

2 minutes ago, bloodbrother said:

TBH I'm totally fine with Weav being the sacrificial lamb against Kershaw and not somebody like Santiago/Tropeano. Chances of beating Kershaw aren't very high since he's the Mike Trout of pitchers. With that said, they're still in the game. Problem is that Kershaw's pitch count is where he can probably easily get to 7 innings, maybe 8

Seriously, they should just take and take and take.  Even if they whiff.  Just make him throw as much as possible.  Problem is, he just throws a ton of strikes.  The guy is ridiculous.  

[Oz27]

They've been hitting Weaver really hard since the second inning. It's quite fortunate really that the damage isn't worse.

[RuledByNone]

Petit saved a run (or eventually more) with that play. Nice range.

[bloodbrother]

Nice play by Petit!

[Docwaukee]

5 minutes ago, bloodbrother said:

TBH I'm totally fine with Weav being the sacrificial lamb against Kershaw and not somebody like Santiago/Tropeano. Chances of beating Kershaw aren't very high since he's the Mike Trout of pitchers. With that said, they're still in the game. Problem is that Kershaw's pitch count is where he can probably easily get to 7 innings, maybe 8

although if you waste a quality start by Jered, it's a shame because those are games you would otherwise have a chance to win.  

[bloodbrother]

4 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

although if you waste a quality start by Jered, it's a shame because those are games you would otherwise have a chance to win.  

Shit, good point

[AVAngelsFan]

It's sad that every time Weaver pitches, I expect a loss...if our SP pool had any depth, he should be a situational reliever at best. Stephen Hawking would go yard on a Weaver "fastball"!!!!

[eligrba4ever]

If he leaves after six, this goes into the QS column on Weaver's sheet. If he finishes 7 with no further scoring by the Dogs, still QS. 

This has not been a QS for the Angels batting order. But it seldom is for any team facing Kershaw.

[Quinlanforthewin]

Just pushing your luck keeping Weaver out there c'mon now

[Docwaukee]

damn ump.  Kershaw doesn't need the help.  

[bloodbrother]

Turn.The.Page

[Angel Oracle]

Best thing tonight is resting the pen.

The bully says thanks, Weave.

[Guest]

Achter is the most worthless player on this team. 

[Docwaukee]

Achter really shouldn't be in the majors.  

[daygloman]

Welp, I guess this is it!??

Go for it, boys!

 

GO HALOS!

[Docwaukee]

no worries.  Some times you face Kershaw.  oh well.  

[eligrba4ever]

Achter gets three outs and that means we don't need any more from the pen tonight, probably.

And in a few minutes, I get to say belated farewell to Very Special Agent Dinozzo. And maybe Ziva makes a cameo.

[daygloman]

SCHEISSE!

[daygloman]

UGH!!!!