Chacin Shuts Down Dodgers, Rockies Cruise to 5-3 Win
by Jeff Aberle on Aug 28, 2010 9:59 PM MDT
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All the Rockies need to do to beat the Dodgers is to have their starter limit LA to one run over seven innings of work. Any starter not named Ubaldo Jimenez anyways.
After allowing a run on a second inning Casey Blake double, Jhoulys Chacin confounded LA hitters through seven strong innings of work. Chacin (7-9, 3.79) struck out seven men, only allowing four hits and four walks. Joe Beimel and Rafael Betancourt combined for a scoreless eighth, while Huston Street survived a two-run shot by Rod Barajas in the ninth to preserve the win for Colorado.
Offensively, it was Carlos Gonzalez and Todd Helton leading the way with the long ball. After run-scoring fourth inning singles by Troy Tulowitzki and Melvin Mora gave the Rockies the lead, Helton's fourth homer since coming off the DL (his sixth overall), a solo shot off Chad Billingsley in the sixth, made it 3-1. Gonzalez then stroked a two run shot (27) in the seventh to make it 5-1 and put the game away.
Another positive sign to take away from this overall positive game was that Colorado hitters only struck out once while walking six times. With all those runners clogging the bases, good things are likely to occur.
The win kept the Rockies at 4.5 GB of the Wild Card, as the Phillies beat the Padres. The Cardinals lost and the Giants were losing, so Colorado will probably be three back of San Francisco and 2.5 behind St. Louis. Where does that leave Colorado's playoff chances? Still hovering around 5%.
Tomorrow afternoon, Jason Hammel tries to get the Rockies their first series victory against LA in what seems like forever. He'll be facing Ted Lilly, who shut the Rockies down two weeks ago.
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We Salute: Chacin (.354 WPA), Gonzalez (.183), Mora (.137), Helton (.132)
We Are Disappointed In: Miguel Olivo (-.150), Seth Smith (-.096)
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didn't get to see any of the game
but i just saw the highlights…Bellasorryo hitting Tulo hmmm….payback tomorrow?
time to make another run to the postseason....get it going guys!!
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
Next series unless you want some body suspended.
"Why are they outlawin' the spit pitch? The curveball is a cheap 'n easy pitch; the spitter aint" Ty Cobb
"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
How ever a hard slide might be gotten away with.
"Why are they outlawin' the spit pitch? The curveball is a cheap 'n easy pitch; the spitter aint" Ty Cobb
"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
yep
was thinking the same
time to make another run to the postseason....get it going guys!!
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
by TuLoRocks2008 on Aug 28, 2010 10:18 PM MDT up reply actions
I LOVE THE ROCKIES.
I still believe...
This is R year!
by prettyinpurple on Aug 28, 2010 10:07 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
IAWTC
Dear Rockies - Please beat the dreaded Dodgers
Brad Hawpe - Thanks Brad, you were a class act. I'm going to miss you most of all! Good luck with the Rays!
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Set me up Bartender...
The Oldfoagie needs a shot of Rockaholl to keep the bed bugs away.
"Why are they outlawin' the spit pitch? The curveball is a cheap 'n easy pitch; the spitter aint" Ty Cobb
"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
Oh golly,
just one, and that’s it.
Comin right up…
I still believe...
This is R year!
by prettyinpurple on Aug 28, 2010 10:15 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Thanks PIP!
"Why are they outlawin' the spit pitch? The curveball is a cheap 'n easy pitch; the spitter aint" Ty Cobb
"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
G'night every one!
"Why are they outlawin' the spit pitch? The curveball is a cheap 'n easy pitch; the spitter aint" Ty Cobb
"When I was pitching 90's in the seventies; I never thought I'd be pitching 70's in the nineties!" Frank Tanana
good night Foagie! Sweet Dreams
Dear Rockies - Please beat the dreaded Dodgers
Brad Hawpe - Thanks Brad, you were a class act. I'm going to miss you most of all! Good luck with the Rays!
"You can learn a lot just by watching"-Yogi Berra
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Good night!
I still believe...
This is R year!
by prettyinpurple on Aug 28, 2010 10:37 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Not that this is news to anyone but we have quite a pitcher with Chacin
I loved watching him tonight
The 2010 Rockies are done!!!!! Do you hear me Rockies? You have NO SHOT at making the postseason. In fact I guarantee you will not make the postseason. (Okay, now that I have removed all expectations go out and make me eat these words)
Yankee Haters Encouragement Group Member #1
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 28, 2010 10:14 PM MDT reply actions
You know why Vin Scully is better than everyone else?
He pronounces Jhoulys’ name correctly
Dear Rockies - Please beat the dreaded Dodgers
Brad Hawpe - Thanks Brad, you were a class act. I'm going to miss you most of all! Good luck with the Rays!
"You can learn a lot just by watching"-Yogi Berra
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Different than the Rockies announcers do?
The 2010 Rockies are done!!!!! Do you hear me Rockies? You have NO SHOT at making the postseason. In fact I guarantee you will not make the postseason. (Okay, now that I have removed all expectations go out and make me eat these words)
Yankee Haters Encouragement Group Member #1
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 28, 2010 10:17 PM MDT up reply actions
Yes
It’s u-lees sha-seen
Fraz say julie’s cha-seen or some other bad variation
Dear Rockies - Please beat the dreaded Dodgers
Brad Hawpe - Thanks Brad, you were a class act. I'm going to miss you most of all! Good luck with the Rays!
"You can learn a lot just by watching"-Yogi Berra
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I like to say
Yo-lees Cha-seen
The 2010 Rockies are done!!!!! Do you hear me Rockies? You have NO SHOT at making the postseason. In fact I guarantee you will not make the postseason. (Okay, now that I have removed all expectations go out and make me eat these words)
Yankee Haters Encouragement Group Member #1
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 28, 2010 10:25 PM MDT up reply actions
Or sha-seenI sould say
The 2010 Rockies are done!!!!! Do you hear me Rockies? You have NO SHOT at making the postseason. In fact I guarantee you will not make the postseason. (Okay, now that I have removed all expectations go out and make me eat these words)
Yankee Haters Encouragement Group Member #1
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 28, 2010 10:26 PM MDT up reply actions
Though, I don't blame anyone for mispronouncing Jho's name
It’s not even phonetically correct in spanish, much less english! haha
Yes, I actually do like cricket. I'm Indian.
Rockies are actually zombies. And they're coming to hunt you down just when you think they're buried.
Hollidayrain Music
by Hollidayrain on Aug 29, 2010 8:20 AM MDT up reply actions
agreed
solid solid pitcher…and he will only get better
time to make another run to the postseason....get it going guys!!
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
by TuLoRocks2008 on Aug 28, 2010 10:19 PM MDT up reply actions
Chacin
If the Rox miss the playoffs by 2 or 3 games then managements brilliant decision to pull Chacin out of the rotation so that Francis and Cook could both have a rotation spot surely will have been a contributing reason. He’s easily been our 2nd or 3rd best starter most of the year.
Is he starting next Friday?
The 2010 Rockies are done!!!!! Do you hear me Rockies? You have NO SHOT at making the postseason. In fact I guarantee you will not make the postseason. (Okay, now that I have removed all expectations go out and make me eat these words)
Yankee Haters Encouragement Group Member #1
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 28, 2010 10:26 PM MDT up reply actions
Nope
It’s Hammel’s. They could just give Hammel and JDLR an extra day of rest and start them next Saturday and Sunday and knock Rogers out of the rotation.
The 2010 Rockies are done!!!!! Do you hear me Rockies? You have NO SHOT at making the postseason. In fact I guarantee you will not make the postseason. (Okay, now that I have removed all expectations go out and make me eat these words)
Yankee Haters Encouragement Group Member #1
by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 28, 2010 10:35 PM MDT up reply actions
What an entertaining game
Good bounceback from last night.
I cant wait for the Rockies to beat these Dodgers tomorrow,
so then the battle between San Francisco can start Monday night! I’m so excited! I can’t wait!
We got received the tix tonight, and they’re so pretty! I’m so excited!!
I’m done doing the write up for my fan post, amd that made me even more excited!!!
I can’t wait!!
I still believe...
This is R year!
by prettyinpurple on Aug 28, 2010 10:36 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
Formatted and Saved As Draft! I’m so excited!!!!
I still believe...
This is R year!
by prettyinpurple on Aug 28, 2010 11:03 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
PIP your enthusiasm is contagious!! I can't wait to read your post!
Dear Rockies - Please beat the dreaded Dodgers
Brad Hawpe - Thanks Brad, you were a class act. I'm going to miss you most of all! Good luck with the Rays!
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I know! I know!
I can’t wait to post it after the game tomorrow! ; J
Its not some great read or anything, but I just can’t wait! I can’t wait to start poasting stuff!! I can’t wait to start blogging live from the game!!
Ahhhhhhh!!!!!
Tomorrow’s gonna be a looooong day…
I still believe...
This is R year!
by prettyinpurple on Aug 28, 2010 11:08 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Can I say one thing?
I love Todd Helton. I bet you he pictures Mark Kiszla’s face on the baseball every time he swings now. lol
"If there's a new way....I'll be the first in line. But it better work this time...." Peace Sells....but Who's Buying
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I think we know where his power was the first half of the season
Casper, Wyoming
The Colorado Rockies aren't a team, they're an armada.
It's great to see. That home run to right field was like watching Helton circa 2000
"If there's a new way....I'll be the first in line. But it better work this time...." Peace Sells....but Who's Buying
Proving that you can be gay and not like Madonna, and rock out to Metal. .
Quitter's People United Member # 78
When I get back home, I’m gonna have A lot of highlights to watch and listen to…
I still believe...
This is R year!
by prettyinpurple on Aug 28, 2010 11:35 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
on the main line circa 1975
there were todd is god shirts referring to mr rundgren. i think of them every time mr helton homers.
Tip: Orton jerseys soon to increase in value, buy now!
hell yeah
Todd 4 homers 10 rbis OPSing in the .900s since coming back…keep it up ToddFather!
time to make another run to the postseason....get it going guys!!
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
by TuLoRocks2008 on Aug 29, 2010 10:47 AM MDT up reply actions
Poasting?
Is that kinda halfway between toasting and poaching?
:-)
Just joshing with you. Looking forward to your post!
This is my first signature and I'm very proud of it.
Reply fail
to PiP above. I really need to pay attention to what I’m doing. Especially when making fun of peoples’ spelling.
This is my first signature and I'm very proud of it.
hey,
I’m no poacher: my father raised me better than that ; J
I still believe...
This is R year!
by prettyinpurple on Aug 28, 2010 11:20 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
A poast
is a post that deserves a toast because it’s so excellent. I think Mondogarage coined the phrase
Dear Rockies - Please beat the dreaded Dodgers
Brad Hawpe - Thanks Brad, you were a class act. I'm going to miss you most of all! Good luck with the Rays!
"You can learn a lot just by watching"-Yogi Berra
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I'd place the odds somewhere north of 5%
They still control their destiny against everyone but the Phils/Braves, who in turn get to beat each other up for 6 as well. Cracking the NL East 2nd place will be tricky. Hard to say.
Using various algorithms...
6% here: http://www.baseballprospectus.com/statistics/ps_odds.php
2.5% here: http://www.sportsclubstats.com/MLB/National/West/Rockies.html
Although both sites have their drawbacks in the way they do their calculations, they’re still pretty interesting.
This is my first signature and I'm very proud of it.
Is San Diego finally starting to crash?
I hope so
Yes, I actually do like cricket. I'm Indian.
Rockies are actually zombies. And they're coming to hunt you down just when you think they're buried.
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by Hollidayrain on Aug 29, 2010 8:19 AM MDT up reply actions
don't count on it.
They have never had more than a 3 game losing streak. Or 3 game win streak either
Dear Rockies - Please beat the dreaded Dodgers
Brad Hawpe - Thanks Brad, you were a class act. I'm going to miss you most of all! Good luck with the Rays!
"You can learn a lot just by watching"-Yogi Berra
QPU #4, YHEG #4, Proud Member PR Gynocracy
Not anymore
Padres are now riding a 4 game losing streak
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Aug 29, 2010 10:35 PM MDT up reply actions
they are just too far ahead of us for this to really matter
Ubaldo "Iron Arm" Jimenez
Seth Smith’s beard looks on in anticipation.
His name is Dan Uggla!
by Colsportsfan on Aug 29, 2010 10:55 AM MDT up reply actions
Ah, it's based on simulations
Makes sense. It doesn’t seem too sensible to put a lot of stock in that this far out, with all of the head-to-head matchups that still matter to be played.
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