Game #107: Hirsh vs VandenHurk

by Rox Girl on Aug 2, 2007 4:09 PM MDT in Rockpile

Jason Hirsh returns to the Rockies rotation and hopes to give us series victory over the Marlins tonight. With San Diego beating up on Arizona this afternoon, it would be a good chance to creep back to a three and a half game deficit within the division. Hirsh says he's come out of his last rehab start with newfound confidence in his fastball. VandenHurk enters with what's been a rather lucky season in terms of wins and losses given how much he's been smacked around. He's just the type of starting pitcher our team seems to struggle the most against this year however, that is to say, he's a starting pitcher who on the surface seems better suited for middle relief. Let's hope that trend reverses and we actually hit a weaker opponent like we should for once.

Go Rockies!

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Lineups

Rockies
CF Willy Taveras
2B Kazuo Matsui
LF Matt Holliday
1B Todd Helton
3B Garrett Atkins
RF Brad Hawpe
SS Troy Tulowitzki
C Yorvit Torrealba
RHP Jason Hirsh

Marlins
SS Hanley Ramirez
2B Dan Uggla
3B Miguel Cabrera
LF Josh Willingham
RF Jeremy Hermida
1B Jason Wood
C Miguel Olivo
CF Alfredo Amezaga
RHP Rick VandenHurk

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Aug 2, 2007 5:07 PM MDT reply actions

Batting 4th, John Ulerud

Or I mean Todd Helton. Whoops.

by stuntdaddy1 on Aug 2, 2007 5:13 PM MDT reply actions

What is it with our strikeouts

the past two nights?

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Aug 2, 2007 5:14 PM MDT reply actions

Atkins!!!

Atta baby run scoring single

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by rockiesfan4ever on Aug 2, 2007 5:21 PM MDT reply actions

That's the Atkins

That makes me want to see Stewart play in Springs for a while longer.

by stuntdaddy1 on Aug 2, 2007 5:21 PM MDT reply actions

VandenHurk

threw 41 pitches in the first inning. That sounds like a long night waiting to happen for the Marlins bullpen.

The Coors Effect... thinking about changing the name to The Humidor Effect.

by Rox Fan in TN on Aug 2, 2007 5:24 PM MDT reply actions

I really, really, really want to see

Hirsh have a solid outing.

by stuntdaddy1 on Aug 2, 2007 5:26 PM MDT reply actions

C'mon Jason

Come out with a strong showing and give us the rotational support we so badly need.

Get Demented. I already am, and in severe emotional pain to boot.

by Silverblood on Aug 2, 2007 5:29 PM MDT reply actions

Er....

That does not qualify.

Get Demented. I already am, and in severe emotional pain to boot.

by Silverblood on Aug 2, 2007 5:29 PM MDT up reply actions

Dammit

Not a good start.

by stuntdaddy1 on Aug 2, 2007 5:29 PM MDT reply actions

Well, I was sort of expecting that.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Aug 2, 2007 5:29 PM MDT reply actions

I've defended their recent road struggles

But please do not lose 2 of 3 to the Marlins. Please. You won't stay in the playoff race too long losing series like this.

by stuntdaddy1 on Aug 2, 2007 5:30 PM MDT reply actions

Is the book out on Tulo?

With 2 strikes on him he's prone to swing at a letter high fastball.

by stuntdaddy1 on Aug 2, 2007 5:37 PM MDT reply actions

Hirsh

Cut down on the walks. It got you into trouble last time.

Get Demented. I already am, and in severe emotional pain to boot.

by Silverblood on Aug 2, 2007 5:45 PM MDT reply actions

Hirsh really looks good sometimes

And makes you think he could be a legit MLB starter. I don't think he trusts his pitches enough, which is foolish because he has some pretty nasty stuff. He really needs to string together some quality starts and gain some confidence. I really like the guy as a future part of this rotation.

by stuntdaddy1 on Aug 2, 2007 5:50 PM MDT reply actions

Wow

The Marlins fan base is pathetic. How long can they stay there? I didn't realize how bad it actually was. That's embarassing.

by stuntdaddy1 on Aug 2, 2007 6:09 PM MDT reply actions

Great throws

Couldn't have been much better - Amezega was just a fraction of a second faster than the throws.

by MADness on Aug 2, 2007 6:23 PM MDT reply actions

So....

There is someone else on here. Good to know.

by stuntdaddy1 on Aug 2, 2007 6:32 PM MDT up reply actions

I"m here

by Blake20th on Aug 2, 2007 6:37 PM MDT reply actions

It says injury delay on gameday.

what's going on?

by Blake20th on Aug 2, 2007 6:38 PM MDT reply actions

Marlins pitcher hurt his arm somehow

by stuntdaddy1 on Aug 2, 2007 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions

Well that sucked

Good job Willy. Way to kill an inning.

by stuntdaddy1 on Aug 2, 2007 6:43 PM MDT reply actions

Well that was a waist

by Blake20th on Aug 2, 2007 6:44 PM MDT reply actions

*waste

by Blake20th on Aug 2, 2007 6:44 PM MDT reply actions

It's Froemming...

With the large waist.

by alexcolfax on Aug 2, 2007 6:46 PM MDT reply actions

This looks like a great time to throw away

the game

by Blake20th on Aug 2, 2007 6:48 PM MDT reply actions

Might as well

Why would we want to make up a game on the D-backs?

by stuntdaddy1 on Aug 2, 2007 6:50 PM MDT up reply actions

We can't steal 2nd

They still 3rd. Great.

by stuntdaddy1 on Aug 2, 2007 6:50 PM MDT reply actions

Hirsh can strike out Cabrera three times,

but he can allowed Alfredo Amezaga to hit a home run in the game, only his 10th career homer.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Aug 2, 2007 6:51 PM MDT reply actions

allow

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Aug 2, 2007 6:51 PM MDT up reply actions

That's the amazing thing about him

And why I think he could be a legit MLB pitcher. He obviously has the stuff, it's just about confidence and concentration at this point in his young career.

by stuntdaddy1 on Aug 2, 2007 6:52 PM MDT up reply actions

Big double play!

Huge! We're still in this thing somehow. C'mon guys don't lose 2 outta 3 to the damn Marlins, I'm begging you.

by stuntdaddy1 on Aug 2, 2007 6:51 PM MDT reply actions

Bad, bad inning.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Aug 2, 2007 7:02 PM MDT reply actions

This is a frustrating and lifeless game

to watch. Well, it's a bad team, the starter had an ERA of 7, and we need to win a series on the road. Of course we're losing. The guys are driving me nuts right now.

Get Demented. I already am, and in severe emotional pain to boot.

by Silverblood on Aug 2, 2007 7:03 PM MDT reply actions

Great job

Great job by Buchholz preventing any damage from Hirsh's ugly 6th inning.

by MADness on Aug 2, 2007 7:24 PM MDT reply actions

Sweet

Great play(s).

by MADness on Aug 2, 2007 7:50 PM MDT reply actions

Now hold the lead.

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Aug 2, 2007 7:57 PM MDT reply actions

Jorge Julio has his chance for revenge now

Let's hope he's as effective for us as Kim was for them.

by Rox Girl on Aug 2, 2007 8:01 PM MDT up reply actions

Not how

I'd start the inning

Cummon Double Play!

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by Redhawk on Aug 2, 2007 8:02 PM MDT up reply actions

looks like i could strikeouts today

by roxfan4life on Aug 2, 2007 8:04 PM MDT reply actions

Glad we didn't

intentionally walk there....that never works for us

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by Redhawk on Aug 2, 2007 8:06 PM MDT reply actions

Great punch out!

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by Redhawk on Aug 2, 2007 8:07 PM MDT reply actions

nice...

three outs away, but let's get some insurance here.

by Rox Girl on Aug 2, 2007 8:08 PM MDT reply actions

I always worry that

in save situations, Hurdle will out think himself and bring in Hawkins

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by Redhawk on Aug 2, 2007 8:16 PM MDT reply actions

Whew...

that slider backed up...and was crushed!

but right at Holliday

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by Redhawk on Aug 2, 2007 8:17 PM MDT reply actions

AMAZING

What a great defender Tulo is! That should be a web gem! Kaz was there to make an outstanding pivot and throw!

What a nice win. (wish it was a sweep)

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by Redhawk on Aug 2, 2007 8:22 PM MDT reply actions

On to Atlanta after taking two of three in Miami.

Will Troy match himself from the last time he played against the Braves?

"Don't give up the ship!" - Capt. James Lawrence

by Russ Oates on Aug 2, 2007 8:23 PM MDT reply actions

Yeay!!

Corpas might be relenquishing the closer role back to Fuentes after all if he keeps making things so nerve-racking, though.

by Rox Girl on Aug 2, 2007 8:23 PM MDT reply actions

Geez

He just let one guy on base. You can't be perfect all the time.

by stuntdaddy1 on Aug 2, 2007 8:34 PM MDT up reply actions

One guy on base and a couple more close calls,

On sharp contact. Combined with his performance the last time out. I'm not saying to replace him, but he's allowing far too many baserunners to make any of us comfortable and Hurdle has a short hook for young players. I don't trust Clint to leave well enough alone in this case with Fuentes there.

by Rox Girl on Aug 3, 2007 5:20 AM MDT up reply actions

I assume

that Fuentes will be used in a setup role when he first comes back, and that if he's effective, he'll move back into the closer's spot by Septemeber. I'm not sure that's all bad. Manny may be getting a little tired, and maybe going back to a setup role might give him a bit of a breather, and make him more effective in September.

by jlikesrockies on Aug 3, 2007 8:16 AM MDT up reply actions

Thanks, boys.

That was a bit scary, but thanks.

9-0 August 26-September 5, 1997

by RISP on Aug 2, 2007 8:23 PM MDT reply actions

Now

time for me to start worrying about Atlanta. Another playoff chasing team, but on the road.

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by Redhawk on Aug 2, 2007 8:23 PM MDT reply actions

So we got Jeff Corigan

can we get Jack too on FS-RM and loose George Frazier?

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by Redhawk on Aug 2, 2007 8:27 PM MDT reply actions

No.

I loves me my radio men. Just mute the TV.

I've been in this game a hundred years, but I see new ways to lose I never knew existed before. - Casey Stengel

by Behrens on Aug 2, 2007 8:40 PM MDT up reply actions

Radio and TV

Aren't in synch, radio calls are heard before it happens on the screen.

Also, it's Jeff Kingery and Jack Corrigan. I agree, they should just simulcast them on TV and radio.

by Knepster on Aug 2, 2007 9:04 PM MDT up reply actions

Great win!

Atlanta look out, this is a different Rockies team, the best we've seen around here for a long time. I just get a different feeling about this team than anything we've put on the field in the past. I'm lovin it.

by stuntdaddy1 on Aug 2, 2007 8:36 PM MDT reply actions