Quick Cap: Miami Marlins 2, New York Mets 3

post from Fish Stripes on 23 September 2012 05:01:29 PM. © Fish Stripes

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 23: Ruben Tejada #11 of the New York Mets tags Jose Reyes #7 of the Miami Marlins at second base at Citi Field on September 23, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)

Source: FanGraphs

Attendance: 26,923
Hero of the Game: Ricky Nolasco (0.162 WPA)
Goat of the Game: Ryan Webb (-0.368 WPA)
Play of the Game: Ruben Tejada singled to left field in the ninth inning versus Ryan Webb. Scott Hairston scores, Mets walk off. (-0.348 WPA)

The Miami Marlins were so close. This time, they were so close.

The Fish got down early to the New York Mets, but Ricky Nolasco held the fort for as long as he could. While his outing was not perfect, a five-strikeout effort was nothing at which to scoff. The Marlins hung on despite battling Chris Young, the Mets defense, and the sun at various points in the game. While both teams had some opportunities to score more than their two runs by the time the ninth inning rolled around, the Marlins in the end capitalized on one less opportunity than the Mets. The walk-off win for the Mets off of a Ruben Tejada single against Ryan Webb means the Fish have lost seven in a row to New York and have been swept twice in the last month.

But hey, this time, at least it felt close. #minorvictories, right?

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Hudson Wins 16th, Braves Earn One-Run Victory
Over Phillies

post from Talking Chop on 23 September 2012 05:01:29 PM. © Talking Chop

Tim Hudson had one of his best games of the year, besting Cliff Lee in the finale of their three-game series with Phillies by allowing just two hits and pitching into the eighth inning. He earned his 16th win of the season in the process, helping the Braves earn a 2-1 victory.

Atlanta struck first against Lee in the second inning when David Ross hammered a one-out home run to center. Two singles and an error in the third inning loaded the bases for the Braves in the third for Dan Uggla, and he hit a deep sacrifice fly for a 2-0 lead.

The offense managed no more after that. Braves hitters were hitless in eight tries with runners in scoring position against Lee, earning nine hits overall. Lee struck out 11 Braves in eight innings and did not issue a walk.

Meanwhile, Hudson cruised along, holding the Phillies to just a pair of singles through five innings but his sixth-inning error led to their only run. With Jimmy Rollins at first following a leadoff walk, a wild pickoff throw from Hudson allowed him to move to second. Juan Pierre sacrificed him to third and then Chase Utley hit a sacrifice fly to right that Jason Heyward made a nice diving catch on.

Hudson exited the game with one out in the eighth inning and Craig Kimbrel polished off the Phillies in the ninth for the win.

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1994 Upper Deck Collectors Choice Florida Marlins
Team Set

post from 30-Year Old Cardboard on 23 September 2012 04:58:29 PM. © 30-Year Old Cardboard

1994 Upper Deck Collector’s Choice Florida Marlins Team Set Even though it was only 1994, card companies started to issue multiple sets each season. One of the sets that I never really understood was the ‘Collectors Choice’ set issued by … Continue reading →

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Game 153: Braves 2, Phillies 1

post from Capitol Avenue ClubCapitol Avenue Club on 23 September 2012 04:18:36 PM. © Capitol Avenue ClubCapitol Avenue Club

Source: FanGraphs Game MVP: Tim Hudson, 75 game score Least Valuable Brave: Jeff Baker, -.102 Most Valuable Phillie: Cliff Lee, 69 game score Least Valuable Phillie: Juan Pierre, -.149 Big plays: 2nd – (ATL) David Ross solo homer for a 1-0 Braves lead, .121 Two good pitching matchups with the difference being a sac fly [...]

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ROCKIES VS DIAMONDBACKS

post from Purple Row on 23 September 2012 04:01:09 PM. © Purple Row

Current Series

Diamondbacks lead the series 2-0

Fri 09/21 WP: Wade Miley (16 - 10)
LP: Alex White (2 - 9)
5 - 15 lossSat 09/22 WP: Brad Bergesen (2 - 0)
SV: J.J. Putz
LP: Carlos Torres (4 - 3)
7 - 8 loss

Arizona Diamondbacks AZ Snake Pit
@ Colorado Rockies Purple Row

Sunday, Sep 23, 2012, 1:10 PM MDT
Coors Field

Ian Kennedy vs Jeff Francis

Partly cloudy. Winds blowing in from left field at 0-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 80.

Sunday Rockpile: Is Jim Tracy to be held blameless for Rockies woes?

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Current Series

Diamondbacks lead the series 2-0

Fri 09/21 WP: Wade Miley (16 - 10)
LP: Alex White (2 - 9)
5 - 15 lossSat 09/22 WP: Brad Bergesen (2 - 0)
SV: J.J. Putz
LP: Carlos Torres (4 - 3)
7 - 8 loss

Arizona Diamondbacks AZ Snake Pit
@ Colorado Rockies Purple Row

Sunday, Sep 23, 2012, 1:10 PM MDT
Coors Field

Ian Kennedy vs Jeff Francis

Partly cloudy. Winds blowing in from left field at 0-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 80.

Sunday Rockpile: Is Jim Tracy to be held blameless for Rockies woes?

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Game CLII Open Thread - The Indigenous Persons of
North America of Cleveland Versus The Royals of Kansas City

post from Royals Review on 23 September 2012 03:01:37 PM. © Royals Review

Rene Auberjonois

Once one moves past the inane (to be kind) timing of the Jake Odorizzi promotion to the active Major League roster and the obvious implications this has either on his ability to be on the Major League roster as soon as possible in 2013 or worse yet the potential burning of a year of service time to get Odorizzi two starts against Indians while purchasing his contract and putting him on the roster seven days before his debut, today is a day to be excited for as a Royals fan.

Not since a similarly named Changeling security chief on a remote space station was introduced to the public have we had such cause for curiosity. A franchise then was getting a bit of a face-lift. A rebranding, if you will. It was a different time then. The Royals still had one last strike-eradicated run at contention left in them. They hadn't embarked upon a 18-season run of futility. Just as that rebranding was only moderately successful, one cannot help but be skeptical as to how successful this run will prove to be.

Of course, this time around the rebranding will occur while no one is watching. Well, at least no one in Kansas City, as the revolution will not be televised (in-market).

Once one moves past the inane (to be kind) timing of the Jake Odorizzi promotion to the active Major League roster and the obvious implications this has either on his ability to be on the Major League roster as soon as possible in 2013 or worse yet the potential burning of a year of service time to get Odorizzi two starts against Indians while purchasing his contract and putting him on the roster seven days before his debut, today is a day to be excited for as a Royals fan.

Not since a similarly named Changeling security chief on a remote space station was introduced to the public have we had such cause for curiosity. A franchise then was getting a bit of a face-lift. A rebranding, if you will. It was a different time then. The Royals still had one last strike-eradicated run at contention left in them. They hadn't embarked upon a 18-season run of futility. Just as that rebranding was only moderately successful, one cannot help but be skeptical as to how successful this run will prove to be.

Of course, this time around the rebranding will occur while no one is watching. Well, at least no one in Kansas City, as the revolution will not be televised (in-market).

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Houston Astros, Sep 23,
2012 1:05 PM CDT

post from The Crawfish Boxes on 23 September 2012 03:01:34 PM. © The Crawfish Boxes

Current Series

3 game series vs Pirates @ Minute Maid Park

Pittsburgh Pirates Bucs Dugout
@ Houston Astros The Crawfish Boxes

Friday, Sep 21, 2012, 7:05 PM CDT
Minute Maid Park

Clear. Winds blowing out to left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 80.

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Current Series

3 game series vs Pirates @ Minute Maid Park

Pittsburgh Pirates Bucs Dugout
@ Houston Astros The Crawfish Boxes

Friday, Sep 21, 2012, 7:05 PM CDT
Minute Maid Park

Clear. Winds blowing out to left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 80.

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Sat 09/22 6:05 PM CDTSun 09/23 1:05 PM CDT

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Open Thread 9/23: Braves at Phillies

post from Talking Chop on 23 September 2012 02:01:55 PM. © Talking Chop

Tim Hudson vs. Cliff Lee

Simmons is back in the lineup.

Bourn jammed his left thumb in yesterday's game and is swollen and sore today.

Hudson needs his best stuff if he's going to beat Cliff Lee today. Go Braves!

Tim Hudson vs. Cliff Lee

Simmons is back in the lineup.

Bourn jammed his left thumb in yesterday's game and is swollen and sore today.

Hudson needs his best stuff if he's going to beat Cliff Lee today. Go Braves!

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Jim Abbott 1992 Upper Deck Collectors Choice Team
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Jim Abbott 1992 Upper Deck Collector’s Choice Team Card This card will get strong consideration for the eventual ‘Fab Five’ - I love the artwork done here: Oh, I finally finished Abbott’s new book too – I would strongly reccommend it … Continue reading →

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Game 153: Miami Marlins @ New York Mets, Game
Thread and Ichthyomancy

Current Series

Mets lead the series 2-0

Fri 09/21 WP: Jon Niese (12 - 9)
LP: Jacob Turner (1 - 3)
3 - 7 lossSat 09/22 WP: R.A. Dickey (19 - 6)
SV: Jon Rauch
LP: Mark Buehrle (13 - 13)
3 - 4 loss

Miami Marlins Fish Stripes
@ New York Mets Amazin' Avenue

Sunday, Sep 23, 2012, 1:10 PM EDT
Citi Field

Ricky Nolasco vs Chris Young

Sunny. Winds blowing from left to right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 70.

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Get out the broom breakers, because the Miami Marlins are looking to bust up a sweep.

The Fish meet the New York Mets in the final game of a three-game series, and they are looking to avoid another sweep at the hands of the Mets. Ricky Nolasco is on the mound facing Chris Young.

Lineup

Here's the lineup that was not posted in game preview.

OrderPlayerProj wOBA vs. RHP1 Bryan Petersen.3162Gorkys Hernandez.2603Jose Reyes.3404Carlos Lee.3245Greg Dobbs.2866Donovan Solano.2757Rob Brantly---8Gil Velazquez---

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Current Series

Mets lead the series 2-0

Fri 09/21 WP: Jon Niese (12 - 9)
LP: Jacob Turner (1 - 3)
3 - 7 lossSat 09/22 WP: R.A. Dickey (19 - 6)
SV: Jon Rauch
LP: Mark Buehrle (13 - 13)
3 - 4 loss

Miami Marlins Fish Stripes
@ New York Mets Amazin' Avenue

Sunday, Sep 23, 2012, 1:10 PM EDT
Citi Field

Ricky Nolasco vs Chris Young

Sunny. Winds blowing from left to right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 70.

Complete Coverage >

Get out the broom breakers, because the Miami Marlins are looking to bust up a sweep.

The Fish meet the New York Mets in the final game of a three-game series, and they are looking to avoid another sweep at the hands of the Mets. Ricky Nolasco is on the mound facing Chris Young.

Lineup

Here's the lineup that was not posted in game preview.

OrderPlayerProj wOBA vs. RHP1 Bryan Petersen.3162Gorkys Hernandez.2603Jose Reyes.3404Carlos Lee.3245Greg Dobbs.2866Donovan Solano.2757Rob Brantly---8Gil Velazquez---

Ugh.

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