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Game #25: Francis vs. Loaiza

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Colorado @ Los Angeles


 

Jeff Francis. Esteban Loaiza. Just basing the outcome on the names of the pitchers, you'd have to go with Francis as the winner. Too bad games aren't won just on the name of a pitcher. Francis, we turn to you to stop any chance of the Rockies being swept in the first series of the season against Dem Bums.

Go Rockies!

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Jeff Francis 0-2 4 4 0 0 0 0 25.1 28 16 16 7 9 15 5.68 1.46

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
2008 - Esteban Loaiza 1-2 5 1 0 0 0 0 16.2 14 8 8 2 3 8 4.32 1.02

Lineup

Colorado Rockies @ Los Angeles Dodgers

04/27/08 2:10 PM MDT

Colorado Rockies Los Angeles Dodgers
Willy Taveras - CF Rafael Furcal - SS
Todd Helton - 1B Andre Ethier - LF
Matt Holliday - LF Matt Kemp - RF
Garrett Atkins - 3B Russell Martin - C
Brad Hawpe - RF James Loney - 1B
Troy Tulowitzki - SS Andruw Jones - CF
Jeff Baker - 2B Blake DeWitt - 3B
Yorvit Torrealba - C Chin-Lung Hu - 2B
Jeff Francis - P Esteban Loaiza - P

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really?

no comments?

are people jumping off the bandwagon? or do people actually have lifes, unlike me

Scott Podsenik for center field 08

by roxfan4life on Apr 27, 2008 2:16 PM MDT   0 recs

I'm also

watching the NFL Draft.

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

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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 2:18 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Surely the Broncos' work today

doesn’t have you THAT captivated to the draft…

by David OhNo on Apr 27, 2008 3:06 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Just the draft itself.

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

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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 3:08 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm here

But just for about 1/2 an hour.

I hope someone has a life, because the Rockies don’t seem to have any.

by roxmom on Apr 27, 2008 2:18 PM MDT   0 recs

I'm here

not off the bandwagon (ever). Just no comments yet. (Although I like this lineup)

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 Apr 27, 2008 2:18 PM MDT   0 recs

Not off the "bandwagon"

but I can only take so many punches to the gut. And my mood today about this team is they may not ever win another game all season. (yes, I realize that’s not accurate…but it’s the way I’m feeling)

What am going to do with all these "Jeff Baker for 2nd" bumper stickers?

by Redhawk on Apr 27, 2008 2:28 PM MDT   0 recs

Napping

I’m watching on DirectTV and listening to Vin Skully…. Which means I’ll be napping by the 3rd inning. What a classic baseball voice.

by IowaRockie on Apr 27, 2008 2:31 PM MDT   0 recs

Hurdle

didn’t look too pleased at that walk, or at least he didn’t say something pleasant. Still, Francis gets out of the inning after that.

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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 2:31 PM MDT   0 recs

bases loaded

in the first inning…..at least Jeff got Jones to fly out….

Oh, and speaking of our division competition (for last place) Reds 6 Giants 0 Bottom of the 1st

What am going to do with all these "Jeff Baker for 2nd" bumper stickers?

by Redhawk on Apr 27, 2008 2:32 PM MDT   0 recs

Anyone

want to the Rockies to trade for Zito?

What am going to do with all these "Jeff Baker for 2nd" bumper stickers?

by Redhawk on Apr 27, 2008 2:34 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Haha, Matt ripped

his batting gloves. I don’t think that’ll get him to hit a homer the next time he’s due up, however.

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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 3:00 PM MDT   0 recs

Blake DeWitt with

a triple and then a IBB to Hu in order to pitch to Loaiza. Don’t do it, Loaiza.

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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 3:22 PM MDT   0 recs

And the ball drops

between Tulo and Taveras. 2-0 Dodgers.

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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 3:26 PM MDT   0 recs

2 - 0 Dogs

_<

"Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that. It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." -Jimmy Dougan (Tom Hanks) "A League of Their Own"

by Tulowitzki Rox on Apr 27, 2008 3:27 PM MDT   0 recs

WTF

The stupid intentional walk. My goodness, why do we need to walk an 8th place hitter hitting .238? Just pitch to him, theres 2 outs!
BAH.

by TehChamp on Apr 27, 2008 3:28 PM MDT   0 recs

Baker doubles!

Torrelba or Francis, either one of you, put Baker across home plate.

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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 3:32 PM MDT   0 recs

Another bad call

they should have sent him. Rockies need to score….SEND BAKER

What am going to do with all these "Jeff Baker for 2nd" bumper stickers?

by Redhawk on Apr 27, 2008 3:34 PM MDT   0 recs

Definitely

But now it doesn’t matter as Taveras doubles :D

by TehChamp on Apr 27, 2008 3:35 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Willy T

Is definitely earning his pay.

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 Apr 27, 2008 3:34 PM MDT   0 recs

OK

Willie doubles….that makes up for not sending Baker

What am going to do with all these "Jeff Baker for 2nd" bumper stickers?

by Redhawk on Apr 27, 2008 3:34 PM MDT   0 recs

Willy

at least picks him up

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~ Earl Wilson

by rockhead on Apr 27, 2008 3:34 PM MDT   0 recs

Tie game

The Beard does it again!

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 Apr 27, 2008 3:35 PM MDT   0 recs

Helton!

Tie game!

by TehChamp on Apr 27, 2008 3:36 PM MDT   0 recs

Helton

Tie Game. Nice rip. ANND nice to see the Rockies strung together a few hits in an inning.

What am going to do with all these "Jeff Baker for 2nd" bumper stickers?

by Redhawk on Apr 27, 2008 3:37 PM MDT   0 recs

All right, time game!

Matt, how about improving your stats against Loaiza?

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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 3:37 PM MDT   0 recs

or first swing

ground out. GRRRRRR

What am going to do with all these "Jeff Baker for 2nd" bumper stickers?

by Redhawk on Apr 27, 2008 3:38 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Now Jeff

Please, pretty Please…...give us a couple more innings…Don’t blow up just cause it’s the 5th inning. I mean I know it’s the Rockie thing to do…but it’s not a thing I like much

What am going to do with all these "Jeff Baker for 2nd" bumper stickers?

by Redhawk on Apr 27, 2008 3:39 PM MDT   0 recs

3 up & 3 down! go Francis!

"Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that. It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." -Jimmy Dougan (Tom Hanks) "A League of Their Own"

by Tulowitzki Rox on Apr 27, 2008 3:44 PM MDT   0 recs

Well done, Jeffy!

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~ Earl Wilson

by rockhead on Apr 27, 2008 3:44 PM MDT   0 recs

3 up, 3 down for the Dodgers

"Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that. It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." -Jimmy Dougan (Tom Hanks) "A League of Their Own"

by Tulowitzki Rox on Apr 27, 2008 3:51 PM MDT   0 recs

doesn't have

quite the same ring to it, huh?

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~ Earl Wilson

by rockhead on Apr 27, 2008 3:54 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

nope

"Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that. It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." -Jimmy Dougan (Tom Hanks) "A League of Their Own"

by Tulowitzki Rox on Apr 27, 2008 3:55 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

another 3 up, 3 down inning for Francis

"Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that. It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." -Jimmy Dougan (Tom Hanks) "A League of Their Own"

by Tulowitzki Rox on Apr 27, 2008 3:58 PM MDT   0 recs

OK Rox

Need to get this win for Jeff. Let’s get something started! Now!

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~ Earl Wilson

by rockhead on Apr 27, 2008 4:13 PM MDT   0 recs

Francis

Good outing. 7 innings, giving up only 2 runs, 5 hits, 3 walks while striking out 6. He has started pitching like an actual ace now. Too bad our other pitchers have been near crap of late.
Time for Helton-Holliday-Atkins to get something going!

by TehChamp on Apr 27, 2008 4:14 PM MDT   0 recs

Toddfather classic

9 pitch walk.

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 Apr 27, 2008 4:19 PM MDT   0 recs

Error

Mwahaha.

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 Apr 27, 2008 4:19 PM MDT   0 recs

Take it any way we can get it!

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~ Earl Wilson

by rockhead on Apr 27, 2008 4:20 PM MDT   0 recs

Error!

No outs, runners at 2nd and 3rd.

Good thing, because Matt would have destroyed something if that had been a DP.

by dogs on Apr 27, 2008 4:20 PM MDT   0 recs

That throw

Had to be the worst throw I’ve seen a major leaguer try to make by a 2nd baseman throwing to 2nd for a force out. My lord, thats like something you’d see in little league, not the majors.

by TehChamp on Apr 27, 2008 4:22 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Please, please, please,

plate Todd!

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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 4:20 PM MDT   0 recs

Well, Tulo

Now would be a good time to not hit it directly to an opposing player.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~ Earl Wilson

by rockhead on Apr 27, 2008 4:22 PM MDT   0 recs

lol

Incredible. I can’t believe it. This is pathetic.

by TehChamp on Apr 27, 2008 4:26 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Guess he disagreed with me. =(

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~ Earl Wilson

by rockhead on Apr 27, 2008 4:26 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Tulo

That was right at an opposing player. Not that.

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 Apr 27, 2008 4:25 PM MDT   0 recs

dang it Tulo!

"Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that. It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." -Jimmy Dougan (Tom Hanks) "A League of Their Own"

by Tulowitzki Rox on Apr 27, 2008 4:25 PM MDT   0 recs

[wimpers]

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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 4:26 PM MDT   0 recs

Matt Herges pitching

"Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that. It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." -Jimmy Dougan (Tom Hanks) "A League of Their Own"

by Tulowitzki Rox on Apr 27, 2008 4:27 PM MDT   0 recs

Honestly

What can we do with Tulo? He is an absolute anchor right now, sucking the offense to the bottom of the ocean. It is flat terrible, and something needs to be done. I don’t know if you can send a guy like him down without a major PR firestorm, but at a minimum he needs to hit the pine. Awful.

by Teekalong on Apr 27, 2008 4:28 PM MDT   0 recs

Wish I knew

But to get a gift error like that and not cash it in is last-place baseball.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~ Earl Wilson

by rockhead on Apr 27, 2008 4:33 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Well

It seems he is just a bit off, or trying to pull everything. The 3-1 fastball, he was dead on it, but just missed it.
I know his early slump was dead on about pulling everything. He needs to work it to right more instead of trying to pull pitches, which causes grounders to short.

by TehChamp on Apr 27, 2008 4:36 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Words I've heard too many times this season:

“Tulo hit that right on the button. Unfortunately, it was right at___”.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~ Earl Wilson

by rockhead on Apr 27, 2008 4:29 PM MDT   0 recs

ditto

"Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that. It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." -Jimmy Dougan (Tom Hanks) "A League of Their Own"

by Tulowitzki Rox on Apr 27, 2008 4:30 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

.169 BABIP so far

with the same GBP as last year. He’s not only slumping, he’s getting NO help getting out of it. I actually think he’s hit the ball pretty well in the last few series…just not dropping in.

Yes, those guys.

by potterhead4 on Apr 27, 2008 4:32 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

2 on 0 outs

dang it

"Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that. It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." -Jimmy Dougan (Tom Hanks) "A League of Their Own"

by Tulowitzki Rox on Apr 27, 2008 4:32 PM MDT   0 recs

Herges

nice DP.

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 Apr 27, 2008 4:33 PM MDT   0 recs

yay, nice DP Herges

now strike this batter out!

"Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that. It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." -Jimmy Dougan (Tom Hanks) "A League of Their Own"

by Tulowitzki Rox on Apr 27, 2008 4:34 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

Fantastic

defensive play by Tulo, my anger subsides…but not entirely. Must get chubby out here.

by Teekalong on Apr 27, 2008 4:35 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

K!

Woot!

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 Apr 27, 2008 4:37 PM MDT   0 recs

the HERGE!!!!!

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~ Earl Wilson

by rockhead on Apr 27, 2008 4:37 PM MDT   0 recs

Struck out A. Jones!

WTG Herge!

"Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that. It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." -Jimmy Dougan (Tom Hanks) "A League of Their Own"

by Tulowitzki Rox on Apr 27, 2008 4:37 PM MDT   0 recs

Wow, Andruw Jones...

Man, am I glad the Dodgers signed him. He is going to be nothing short of utter disapointment at the plate for them this year.

by TehChamp on Apr 27, 2008 4:38 PM MDT   0 recs

We need runs guys!

no more Extra innings!

"Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that. It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." -Jimmy Dougan (Tom Hanks) "A League of Their Own"

by Tulowitzki Rox on Apr 27, 2008 4:38 PM MDT   0 recs

Interesting....

Now let’s get Pods home Toddfather

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~ Earl Wilson

by rockhead on Apr 27, 2008 4:47 PM MDT   0 recs

2 on 2 outs HELTON'S AT BAT!

come on Toddfather!

"Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that. It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." -Jimmy Dougan (Tom Hanks) "A League of Their Own"

by Tulowitzki Rox on Apr 27, 2008 4:47 PM MDT   0 recs

Willy with the bunt base hit!

Todd . . .

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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 4:47 PM MDT   0 recs

!@%$#@^^&*(&$$@!

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~ Earl Wilson

by rockhead on Apr 27, 2008 4:51 PM MDT   0 recs

dang it Todd

flied to left

"Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that. It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." -Jimmy Dougan (Tom Hanks) "A League of Their Own"

by Tulowitzki Rox on Apr 27, 2008 4:51 PM MDT   0 recs

Grrr . . .

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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 4:52 PM MDT   0 recs

ugh. Corppas pitching

"Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that. It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." -Jimmy Dougan (Tom Hanks) "A League of Their Own"

by Tulowitzki Rox on Apr 27, 2008 4:54 PM MDT   0 recs

Manny on

we’re doomed????

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~ Earl Wilson

by rockhead on Apr 27, 2008 4:54 PM MDT   0 recs

yep

"Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that. It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." -Jimmy Dougan (Tom Hanks) "A League of Their Own"

by Tulowitzki Rox on Apr 27, 2008 4:55 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

hey guys,

beat those dodgers for us!

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Apr 27, 2008 4:57 PM MDT   0 recs

Only if

your guys promise to go on a 10 game losing streak. ;)

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~ Earl Wilson

by rockhead on Apr 27, 2008 4:59 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

No deal.

"Juan Cruz has Freddy Krueger stuff. Welcome to Elm Street." -- Mark Grace

by DbacksSkins on Apr 28, 2008 11:56 AM MDT to parent up   0 recs

DP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that. It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." -Jimmy Dougan (Tom Hanks) "A League of Their Own"

by Tulowitzki Rox on Apr 27, 2008 5:01 PM MDT   0 recs

Whew!

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~ Earl Wilson

by rockhead on Apr 27, 2008 5:02 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs

extra innings

come on ROX!

"Baseball is what gets inside you. It's what lights you up, you can't deny that. It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." -Jimmy Dougan (Tom Hanks) "A League of Their Own"

by Tulowitzki Rox on Apr 27, 2008 5:03 PM MDT   0 recs

One pitch out, Matty????

major FAIL

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~ Earl Wilson

by rockhead on Apr 27, 2008 5:05 PM MDT   0 recs

Vin Scully telling it straight.

5 outs on 8 pitches for Matt tonight.

by dogs on Apr 27, 2008 5:05 PM MDT   0 recs

Matt, 8 pitches

over 5 at-bats? For shame . . .

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by Russ on Apr 27, 2008 5:05 PM MDT   0 recs

Argh

I know Matty doesn’t like to take pitches, but geez, I think he needs to not swing at the 1st pitch every single at bat.

by TehChamp on Apr 27, 2008 5:07 PM MDT to parent up   0 recs