Highheat's Orioles (MLB "The Show" '08) Final Attempt!!!!

**windseer90** · 07-27-2008, 03:10 PM

Re: Highheat's Orioles (MLB "The Show" '08) Final Attempt!!!!

Question... I know you use Old Man's sliders, but what is your pitch speed at? If you do have it at 0-3... how much different is it than 10?

**highheatkingsb** · 07-27-2008, 07:19 PM

Re: Highheat's Orioles (MLB "The Show" '08) Final Attempt!!!!

Originally posted by windseer90

Question... I know you use Old Man's sliders, but what is your pitch speed at? If you do have it at 0-3... how much different is it than 10?

I have it at 3. I've played games before starting my franchise with it at 10. I can't have it any higher than 3-4. Last year it was the same way. I was late on every pitch and it's ridiculous trying to read a pitch with it any higher. I'm very comfortable with it at 3 this year and 4 a year ago. I highly recommend not going any higher than 4.

**scooteristkai** · 07-28-2008, 05:43 AM

Re: Highheat's Orioles (MLB "The Show" '08) Final Attempt!!!!

Originally posted by highheatkingsb

I have it at 3. I've played games before starting my franchise with it at 10. I can't have it any higher than 3-4. Last year it was the same way. I was late on every pitch and it's ridiculous trying to read a pitch with it any higher. I'm very comfortable with it at 3 this year and 4 a year ago. I highly recommend not going any higher than 4.

Isn´t it much easier to hit with the slider the way you have it? Are you able to read pitches (curveball low for example)

better with it at 3 or 4 ?

**highheatkingsb** · 07-28-2008, 04:05 PM

Re: Highheat's Orioles (MLB "The Show" '08) Final Attempt!!!!

Originally posted by scooteristkai

Isn´t it much easier to hit with the slider the way you have it? Are you able to read pitches (curveball low for example)

better with it at 3 or 4 ?

Of course it's little easier to read them, but also, they are still tricky, especially the ones close to the zone. I'm still striking out 6 to 7 times a game, so it suits me. I'd rather strike out 6 to 7 times a game and be able to turn on a ball every now and then instead of being late on everything and striking out 10-12 times a game with it higher.

**windseer90** · 07-28-2008, 04:30 PM

Re: Highheat's Orioles (MLB "The Show" '08) Final Attempt!!!!

Originally posted by highheatkingsb

Of course it's little easier to read them, but also, they are still tricky, especially the ones close to the zone. I'm still striking out 6 to 7 times a game, so it suits me. I'd rather strike out 6 to 7 times a game and be able to turn on a ball every now and then instead of being late on everything and striking out 10-12 times a game with it higher.

Same here, even though I just stuck out 14 times lol. I switched over to All-Star and Old Man's sliders. I think they play better.

**highheatkingsb** · 07-28-2008, 06:19 PM

Re: Highheat's Orioles (MLB "The Show" '08) Final Attempt!!!!

May 11th, 2008
Game: 40 of 162
Attendance: 29,739
Wind: NE 7 mph

(16-23) @

(19-18)

Starting Pitching Matchup

PITCHING MATCH-UP


Garrett Olson		Zack Greinke
1-5	W-L	3-2
5.15	ERA	4.90

A serving of "Fowl Bird" spoils "Mother's Day" in Kansas City!!!!!

Kansas City, MO - The Royals brought out the powder blue uniforms today for "Mother's Day" at Kauffman Stadium in hopes of turning things around, but the Orioles came prepared and spoiled the party in rout to their 3rd straight victory. Luke Scott got things rolling in the 4th, extending his hitting streak to 12 games, when he doubled to the gap in left center field gap to bring Aubrey Huff all the way home from 1st to put the O's out in front. The Royals evened things up in the bottom of the 5th when John Buck lined one down the line in right just high enough to clank off the fair/foul pole for a home run. In the top of the 6th, Aubrey Huff continued his red hot hitting this series delivering hit number 10 of the series, a single to left to plate Alex Cintron to give the O's a 2-1 advantage. Things got a little sticky in the bottom of the 7th as the Royals loaded the bases with 1 out against Baltimore starter Garrett Olson, but Olson would strike out Mark Teahen looking and Joey Gathright hacking to escape the jam. The "Birds" then added insurance runs in the 9th inning off of singles from Luke Scott and Kevin Millar to put the game out of reach for good. George Sherrill was a little shaky in the last of the 9th, but managed to come through and record his 11th save of the season. Baltimore takes their winning streak to an off day tomorrow before a 2 game showdown with 1st place Boston Tuesday night!!!!!

Line Score

Baltimore @ Kansas City (May 11th, 2008)

TEAMS	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Baltimore Orioles	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	2	4	7	0
Kansas City Royals	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	2	6	0
WP - G. Olson (2-5), LP - Z. Greinke (3-3), S - G. Sherrill (11)

Extra Base Hits & RBI Summary

2B - Huff (7), Scott (7)
3B - None
HR - None
RBI - Huff (19), Scott 2 (31), Millar (14)
SB - Markakis (1), Jones (2)

2B - Butler (11)
3B - None
HR - Buck (4)
RBI - Buck (10)
SB - None

Pitching Summary

G. Olson (W, 2-5) 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K's, 1 WP
C. Bradford (H, 11) 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
G. Sherrill (S, 11) 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K

Z. Greinke (L, 3-3) 6.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 8 K's
J. Peralta 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
J. Gobble 1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
R. Ramirez 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K

Scoring Summary

Top 4th

Scott doubled to left center, Huff scored (1-0)

Bottom 5th

Buck homered to right (1-1)

Top 6th

Huff singled to left, Cintron scored (2-1)

Top 9th

Scott singled to center, Huff scored (3-1)
Millar singled to left, Jones scored (4-1)

Bottom 9th

Butler scored on a passed ball (4-2)

Player of the Game

Garrett Olson gave the Orioles another quality start and picked up his 2nd straight win. Garrett pitched 7.0 innings and allowed only 1 run in Baltimore's 4-2 series clincher over Kansas City.

Standings

American League East
Team		W	L	GB	STRK
	Boston	25	15	-	L 1
	New York AL	23	16	1.5	L 1
	Toronto	22	17	2.5	W 2
	Tampa Bay	17	21	7.0	L 1
	Baltimore	17	23	8.0	W 3

International League (AAA)

(19-18) @ (17-20)

Norfolk Tides	6	12	0
Pawtucket Red Sox	4	10	0

Record: (20-18)
Place: 3rd (1.0 games back)
Streak (Won 1)

Eastern League (AA)

(19-18) @ (19-17)

Bowie Baysox	9	12	0
Portland Sea Dogs	13	17	0

Record (19-19)
Place: 3rd (3.5 games back)
Streak: Loss 1

**highheatkingsb** · 07-28-2008, 06:22 PM

Re: Highheat's Orioles (MLB "The Show" '08) Final Attempt!!!!

Major Statistic Leaders through May 11th, 2008
(Minimum of 20 games played for hitting statistics)

Batting Average

Alex Cintron (.345)

Home Runs

Luke Scott (9)

Runs Batted In

Luke Scott (31)

Earned Run Average (Starters)

Daniel Cabrera (3.88)

Earned Run Average (Relievers)

Chad Bradford (1.54)

**windseer90** · 07-28-2008, 06:31 PM

Re: Highheat's Orioles (MLB "The Show" '08) Final Attempt!!!!

Nice little streak you got going here. Good luck against the Sox... its going to be tough.

**highheatkingsb** · 07-28-2008, 06:42 PM

Re: Highheat's Orioles (MLB "The Show" '08) Final Attempt!!!!

Standings Through May 11th, 2008
(40 game mark for Orioles)

American League East
Team		W	L	GB	STRK
	Boston	25	15	-	L 1
	New York AL	23	16	1.5	L 1
	Toronto	22	17	2.5	W 2
	Tampa Bay	17	21	7.0	L 1
	Baltimore	17	23	8.0	W 3

American League Central
Team		W	L	GB	STRK
	Detroit	23	16	-	W 1
	Chicago AL	20	18	2.5	W 2
	Kansas City	19	19	3.5	L 3
	Minnesota	18	19	4.0	W 1
	Cleveland	17	21	5.5	L 2

American League West
Team		W	L	GB	STRK
	Seattle	22	17	-	L 2
	Anaheim	21	18	1.0	W 1
	Oakland	14	25	8.0	L 2
	Texas	13	26	9.0	W 2

American League Wild Card
Team		W	L	GB	STRK
	New York AL	23	16	-	L 1
	Toronto	22	17	1.0	W 2
	Anaheim	21	18	2.0	W 1
	Chicago AL	20	18	2.5	W 2
	Kansas City	19	19	3.5	L 3
	Minnesota	18	19	4.0	W 1

National League East
Team		W	L	GB	STRK
	New York NL	26	11	-	L 1
	Philadelphia	26	13	1.0	W 1
	Florida	21	16	5.0	W 4
	Atlanta	18	20	8.5	L 1
	Washington	7	31	19.5	L 5

National League Central
Team		W	L	GB	STRK
	Pittsburgh	24	14	-	W 1
	St Louis	22	17	2.5	W 1
	Chicago NL	18	19	5.5	W 2
	Cincinnati	18	20	6.0	W 1
	Houston	16	22	8.0	L 1
	Milwaukee	15	22	8.5	L 1

National League West
Team		W	L	GB	STRK
	Los Angeles	20	17	-	W 1
	San Francisco	20	18	0.5	L 1
	Arizona	19	19	1.5	L 2
	Colorado	17	22	4.0	W 3
	San Diego	16	22	4.5	L 4

National League Wild Card
Team		W	L	GB	STRK
	Philadelphia	26	13	-	W 1
	St Louis	22	17	4.0	W 1
	Florida	21	16	4.0	W 4
	San Francisco	20	18	5.5	L 1
	Arizona	19	19	6.5	L 2
	Chicago NL	18	19	7.0	W 2

**highheatkingsb** · 07-28-2008, 07:02 PM

Re: Highheat's Orioles (MLB "The Show" '08) Final Attempt!!!!

Team Rankings Through May 11th, 2008
(40 game mark for Orioles)

Batting Average
.273 (20th)

At-Bats
1431 (3rd)

Runs
150 (T-26th)

Hits
391 (8th)

Doubles
54 (29th)

Triples
0 (30th)

Home Runs
37 (T-23rd)

Runs Batted In
151 (27th)

Stolen Bases
34 (9th)

Caught Stealing
13 (T-18th)

Stolen Base %
.723 (11th)

Base On Balls
49 (30th)

Strikeouts
302 (29th)

Slugging %
.389 (28th)

On-Base %
.294 (30th)

Total Bases
556 (22nd)

Plate Appearances
1496 (18th)

Double Plays
31 (28th)

Assists
419 (1st)

Put Outs
1072 (5th)

Errors
19 (T-7th)

Fielding %
.987 (6th)

Earned Run Average
4.83 (26th)

Complete Games
1 (T-6th)

Shutouts
0 (T-14th)

Saves
11 (T-15th)

Blown Saves
4 (T-6th)

Hits Allowed
387 (T-22nd)

Runs Allowed
201 (26th)

Earned Runs Allowed
192 (29th)

Home Runs Allowed
58 (30th)

Base On Balls Allowed
82 (1st)

Strikeouts
204 (30th)

Win %
.425 (24th)

**highheatkingsb** · 07-28-2008, 07:15 PM

Re: Highheat's Orioles (MLB "The Show" '08) Final Attempt!!!!

Originally posted by windseer90

Nice little streak you got going here. Good luck against the Sox... its going to be tough.

Thanks man, I'm glad it's only two games against them. Then I have another off day. I should get well rested after that. At least I'm hitting them when I'm playing well. My last 3 starters have given this team the boost they've needed. I'll finish posting stats tomorrow.

**orion523** · 07-28-2008, 08:01 PM

Re: Highheat's Orioles (MLB "The Show" '08) Final Attempt!!!!

There ya go pal,I knew you could do it.BTW,over in 1965 your Oriole team is ready to make a run I think.I was looking at their roster and they've got a really good team.

**highheatkingsb** · 07-28-2008, 08:24 PM

Re: Highheat's Orioles (MLB "The Show" '08) Final Attempt!!!!

Originally posted by orion523

There ya go pal,I knew you could do it.BTW,over in 1965 your Oriole team is ready to make a run I think.I was looking at their roster and they've got a really good team.

Yeah, it's starting to roll a little. Great pitching has really been the key. I hope we keep it up, we'll see though. Go 1965 O's!!!!

**a2ndrgmaster** · 07-29-2008, 03:44 AM

Re: Highheat's Orioles (MLB "The Show" '08) Final Attempt!!!!

0 triple eh? lol

**windseer90** · 07-29-2008, 03:47 PM

Re: Highheat's Orioles (MLB "The Show" '08) Final Attempt!!!!

lmao the Nats are absolutely terrible.

Highheat's Orioles (MLB "The Show" '08) Final Attempt!!!!

Recommended Videos

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment