Gameday Thread (6/14/22): Angels @ Dodgers - Ward back and leading off

[Erstad Grit]

FN MOXY!

[AngelsLakersFan]

1 minute ago, cals said:

But at what point is it “stands” and not “wall”. If there is an errant throw home from an infielder and it hits the net it is in play.  So where does the “stands not wall” rule start?  At the dugout?

It’s like the line in the outfield - it’s arbitrary and stupid and a result of the umpires being able to double check on replay.

[AngelsFaninGA]

1 minute ago, Ace-Of-Diamonds said:

Trout

Trout at least performs when healthy. Rendon is just a complete write-off

[UndertheHalo]

The Sikh man is good luck imo  

[cysomeawfulpitcher]

1 minute ago, Ace-Of-Diamonds said:

Trout

You spelled Mo Vaughn wrong.

[beatlesrule]

Rendon right now

[PattyD22]

Just now, cals said:

But at what point is it “stands” and not “wall”. If there is an errant throw home from an infielder and it hits the net it is in play.  So where does the “stands not wall” rule start?  At the dugout?

Again, I’m not an umpire, but I believe the screen behind the plate has always been there and has always been in play, whereas the screen recently came into play for fan safety.  Now, to be honest, I’ve never seen a throw from an infielder hit the backstop screen on the fly, but that would be an interesting ruling.

[OttoDog]

Quijada has something the rest of the team is missing, Swagger. Let's f'n go and get fired up Angels.

[Erstad Grit]

Just now, cysomeawfulpitcher said:

You spelled Mo Vaughn wrong.

Mo Vaughn was great, just a douche. I wish we had a Mo on this team

[beatlesrule]

1 minute ago, AngelsFaninGA said:

Trout at least performs when healthy. Rendon is just a complete write-off

[cals]

Just now, PattyD22 said:

Again, I’m not an umpire, but I believe the screen behind the plate has always been there and has always been in play, whereas the screen recently came into play for fan safety.  Now, to be honest, I’ve never seen a throw from an infielder hit the backstop screen on the fly, but that would be an interesting ruling.

I can guarantee you that the backstop net is in play.  There must be a specific point a ball that hits it is out of play, if you are correct, and I don’t know where that is.

[AngelsLakersFan]

Mo Vaughn’s Corpulent Adventure…. 

[PattyD22]

Just now, cals said:

I can guarantee you that the backstop net is in play.  There must be a specific point a ball that hits it is out of play, if you are correct, and I don’t know where that is.

I think it’s about where the on deck circle is.  At least in Anaheim it is.  I’d assume it’s a universal area in all parks.

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

Trout...that was your pitch to smash...

[TooCool]

Rendon read Kawhi Leonard's autobiography didn't he?

[cals]

Just now, PattyD22 said:

I think it’s about where the on deck circle is.  At least in Anaheim it is.  I’d assume it’s a universal area in all parks.

Maybe we need an answer from @Jeff Fletcher

[Erstad Grit]

4 minutes ago, PattyD22 said:

Again, I’m not an umpire, but I believe the screen behind the plate has always been there and has always been in play, whereas the screen recently came into play for fan safety.  Now, to be honest, I’ve never seen a throw from an infielder hit the backstop screen on the fly, but that would be an interesting ruling.

Screen is in play off a throw but dead ball off the bat

[HeavenlyHalos]

Great AB, Trout!

[OttoDog]

Trout called on umpire gets self out.

[PattyD22]

1 minute ago, Erstad Grit said:

Screen is in play off a throw but dead ball off the bat

Yes, but @calsand I are talking about the fan safety screen around the field.

[bloodbrother]

Some real bad swings by Trout and Ohtani that inning

[HeavenlyHalos]

I feel like Ohtani was quicker last season. Probably wasn't, just seems that way.

[Erstad Grit]

Just now, HeavenlyHalos said:

I feel like Ohtani was quicker last season. Probably wasn't, just seems that way.

Quicker running around the bases after home runs 

[HeavenlyHalos]

That sadly felt like our best chance to score lol

[cals]

4 minutes ago, Erstad Grit said:

Screen is in play off a throw but dead ball off the bat

Even an errant throw to first from an infielder?  I find that hard to believe if it hits the net in RF it’s in play and not a free base.

Edited June 15, 2022 by cals