A Priest walks into Aybar

I agree with earlier post about Pujols needing a DL stint... give CJ Cron a taste.

Good inning there... please more runs!

Seems like when the runner is sent on 3-2 pitch... batter is more likely to chase.

It's definitely hurting. They can't afford to have guys hurt in that group because of how weak their depth is. With Jepsen out, Scioscia doesn't know what to do in that 7th inning. I mean, we are bringing out some 30 year old career minor leaguer in a tight game in the 7th because they don't really have any options. JEpsen and Madson need to get back and fast. Pen has continued to be a problem just like last season thus far. 3 BS and losses on the season now I believe

 

really sucks to let a Blanton QS go to waste

Yep, as nice as Richards in the rotation has been... they could have used him to start the 7th if Weaver was healthy... but you are right, Jepsen is a big key.

We need young power arms. Only 1 strike out tonight total.... strike guys out, and the soft hits of the 7th inning don't happen as much.

Our bullpen is so freakin limited... what happens tomorrow if we need a save? Kohn? Frieri and Downs 3 days in a row?

Damn, I just hate losing to Texas, and their fans..... I miss the days of Scott Shields and shutdown bullpens.

Good job Petey...

Too many pitches yesterday

Wow, thank you Marine layer

I always worry when the closer is in a non close situation.

I guess Frieri in the 9th now regardless. Too bad he threw so many pitches yesterday.

Ideally, we would have Madsen in the 9th, a healthy Weaver and Jepsen... and could use Richards, Jepsen, and Frieri in the 6th to 8th.

Could have been worse, considering it was 6-4, based loaded, no outs... 2-0 count on Cruz

Let it go foul you big dummy

De La Rosa 2 days in a row, obviously not good

Always have to be reminded. Brendan Harris is in for his offense, not his defense, lol

Lucho!!  Or if you squint your eyes, Orlando Cabrera Jr.

A nice litte 2 run 2 out single would be very agreeable for our bullpen.

In their defense, It's a nasty pitch.

Not that he is Randy Johnson, but that was the pitch that was unhittable for Big Unit

Quality start somehow. 4 in a row I think now for the starters.

If Blanton heads out for the 6th I hope Sosh has a reliever warming and pulls him the first sign of trouble. We need to trust the bullpen and use bullpen for 4+ innings if need be.

Bullpen worked pretty heavy yesterday.

Come on Country Joe

Be patient here Branden

I am liking this inning!