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

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MLB Morning News

August 18th, 2008

Cubs Bullpen Struggles!!!!!



Marlins beat up Cubs bullpen, get win late.

The Marlins treated their 31,277 fans to some free baseball last night, finally beating the Cubs 1-0 in 10 innings at Dolphin Stadium. Luis Gonzalez gave the club a small jolt, driving in 1 run on a 1-for-1 performance. Scott Olsen was terrific over 9 innings, giving up just no runs on 2 hits to get his 18th quality start of the season, but the Marlins were not able to deliver the win for him. Taylor Tankersley won the game in relief of Scott Olson, coming into a tie game and working 1 inning.

The Marlins begin a 9-game road journey tomorrow night in San Francisco, facing Giants' ace Tim Lincecum (9-6, 3.09) in the series opener, while Burke Badenhop (7-9, 4.58) gets the nod for the visitors.

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August 18th, 2008
Game: 126 of 162
Attendance: 46,397
Wind: SW 9 mph

(81-44) @ (55-70)

Starting Pitching Matchup

PITCHING MATCH-UP

Josh Beckett Adam Loewen 15-4 W-L 3-5 3.18 ERA 5.15

Despite being out-hit, Red Sox rout O's as slump continues!!!!!

Baltimore, MD - The Red Sox set the tone for tonight's game after just 2 pitches, when lead-off man Jacoby Ellsbury took O's starter Adam Loewen deep over the left field wall for an early 1-0 lead. The Sox scored twice in the top of the 1st, then the O's matched them in the latter half to make it a 2-2 game. The "Sox" would once again unbreak the tie in the 4th, a Dustin Pedroia home run to left and then in the 5th, the visitors added 2 more to push their lead to three. The Orioles would once again fight to get back into the game, coming to within one run in the 6th on RBI singles by Guillermo Quiroz and Chris Roberson to make it 5-4. Then we witnessed why the Red Sox are in the position they are and the Orioles are fighting just to be respectable in the AL East. Sean Casey and Mike Lowell delivered a pair of 2-run homers in the 7th and 8th innings respectively and then Lowell delivered a bases loaded clearing double in the 9th as the Red Sox routed the struggling O's 12-5. Josh Beckett picked up his 16th win of the year, going 6 innings and allowing 4 runs and picking up 10 strikeouts. Game 2 will be tomorrow as the O's try to find a way to pick up the pieces.

Line Score

Boston @ Baltimore (August 18th, 2008)

TEAMS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Boston Red Sox 2 0 0 1 2 0 2 2 3 12 11 0 Baltimore Orioles 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 5 16 0 WP - J. Beckett (16-4), LP - A. Loewen (3-6)

Extra Base Hits & RBI Summary

2B - Pedroia (29), Lowell (20)
3B - None
HR - Pedroia (10), Lowell (12), Ellsbury (14), Casey (3)
RBI - Varitek (69), Ortiz (71), Pedroia 2 (62), Lowell 5 (58), Ellsbury (67), Casey 2 (14)
SB - None

2B - Roberts (19), Huff (21), Millar (15)
3B - None
HR - None
RBI - Mora (55), Huff (68), Scott (83), Quiroz (7), Roberson (9)
SB - Markakis (4)

Pitching Summary



J. Beckett (W, 16-4) 6.0 IP, 10 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, 10 K's
H. Okajima (H, 15) 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K's
M. Timlin 1.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K

A. Loewen (L, 3-6) 4.1 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 4 BB, 2 K's, 1 WP
J. Lewis 2.2 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
D. Sarfate 1.2 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 1 K
J. Walker 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K

Scoring Summary



Top 1st

Ellsbury homered to left (1-0)
Ramirez scored on a wild pitch (2-0)

Bottom 1st

Huff doubled to left center, Roberts scored (2-1)
Scott singled to center, Huff scored (2-2)

Top 4th

Pedroia homered to left (3-2)

Top 5th

Varitek singled to right, Ellsbury scored (4-2)
Ortiz grounded out into a fielder's choice (5,4), Ramirez scored (5-2)

Bottom 6th

Quiroz singled to left, Millar scored (5-3)
Roberson singled to shortstop, Quiroz scored (5-4)

Top 7th

Casey homered to left, Ellsbury scored (7-4)

Top 8th

Lowell homered to left, Pedroia scored (9-4)

Top 9th

Lowell doubled to left center, Ramirez, Varitek, and Pedroia scored (12-4)

Bottom 9th

Mora singled to right, Markakis scored (12-5)

Player of the Game

Mike Lowell delivered huge in tonight's 12-4 Red Sox
rout of the Orioles at Camden Yards. Mike went 2-for-5
on the night with a home run, a double, and 5 RBI's.

Standings

American League East
Team		W	L	GB	STRK
	New York	83	42	-	W 1
	Boston	82	44	1.5	W 4
	Toronto	67	58	16.0	L 3
	Tampa Bay	55	70	28.0	L 1
	Baltimore	55	71	28.5	L 4

International League (AAA)

(71-58) @ (63-66)

Charlotte Knights	4	9	2
Norfolk Tides	1	6	0

Record: (63-67)
Place: Last (13.0 games back)
Streak (Loss 5)

Eastern League (AA)

(74-55) - No Game Scheduled

No Team Scheduled	0	0	0
Bowie Baysox	0	0	0

Record (74-55)
Place: 1st (2.5 games up)

Streak: (Loss 1)

Statistic Leaders through August 18th

A. Huff 1B .344 Batting Avg L. Scott LF 23 Home Runs L. Scott LF 83 RBIs B. Roberts 2B 45 Steals D. Cabrera SP 11 Wins T. Patton SP 3.59 ERA C. Bradford RP 1.68 ERA G. Sherrill CL 33 Saves D. Cabrera SP 112 Strike Outs J. Lewis RP 67 Strike Outs

[gtm]

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

The nightmare continues. Come back to tie it at 5 and then give up 7 for the game. Yikes!!!!

[highheatkingsb]

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

The nightmare continues. Come back to tie it at 5 and then give up 7 for the game. Yikes!!!!

Actually it was 5-4, but what's it matter right? LOL!! :wink:. It's so hard sometimes and I could literally cry watching my bullpen. I just cringe when I have to bring a reliever in anymore. Hopefully something changes soon. The last month is going to be brutal.

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MLB/Orioles Promotional News

August 18th, 2008




- Called Up (RP) Romulo Sanchez
- Sent Down (RP) Elmer Dessens




- Called Up (RP) Steve Kline
- Sent Down (RP) Osiris Matos




- Called Up (CF) Yordany Ramirez

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MLB Morning News

August 19th, 2008

Mets Complete Sweep On The Road!!!!!



No road worries for Mets, who again defeat Pirates at PNC Park to sweep series.

In the end the Mets scored enough runs yesterday afternoon, winning 8-6 over the Pirates on the road in front of 32,996 fans at PNC Park. Raul Casanova was the star at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a home run and 4 RBI's. Working in relief of starter John Maine, Pedro Feliciano allowed 1 run on 1 hit in 1.1 innings to earn his 8th win of the season. Pitcher John Maine had to take an early exit, suffering an injury (blister on finger). The full extent of the injury in unclear, but for Maine he's day-to-day.

In the first game of their 7-game homestand, the Mets face the Braves tonight at Shea Stadium, with Orlando Hernandez (6-5, 5.01) scheduled to take on the Braves' ace John Smoltz (7-7, 5.55).

[GoBucks225]

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

I wouldn't want to start over either after playing this many games, here to next year (cubs reference)

[orion523]

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

I see you're still at it huh?that's what I call dedication.I started a 1972 phillies dynasty over on the Ootp boards that has just entered the 73 season.in 72,the Orioles and Dodgers went at it in a fantastic
World Series with the O's winning in 7.

[highheatkingsb]

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

I wouldn't want to start over either after playing this many games, here to next year (cubs reference)

I see you're still at it huh?that's what I call dedication.I started a 1972 phillies dynasty over on the Ootp boards that has just entered the 73 season.in 72,the Orioles and Dodgers went at it in a fantastic
World Series with the O's winning in 7.

Hey guys, glad to see you're still following. Can't wait to get the next season going, but I have to finish out of the cellar. That's my goal as of right now. Hopefully next year, I'll be the one winning the Series.

[highheatkingsb]

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Sorry no games recently. Picked up Star Ocean and it's occupied the gaming time I have. I'll try to get a game in tonight or tomorrow.

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August 19th, 2008
Game: 127 of 162
Attendance: 48,314
Wind: SE 4 mph

(82-44) @ (55-71)

Starting Pitching Matchup

PITCHING MATCH-UP

Daisuke Matsuzaka Daniel Cabrera 14-3 W-L 11-8 3.62 ERA 3.80

O's roll the "Dice", lose yet again!!!!!

Baltimore, MD - The Red Sox phenom, "Dice K" Daisuke Matsuzaka brought his best tonight to Camden Yards as the Red Sox tried to continue to keep pace with the Yankees in the AL East. Matsuzaka was incredible, going 8.0 innings, allowing just 1 run on 3 hits and recorded 6 strikeouts as Boston took game two of the series with a 3-1 victory, giving the Orioles their 5th straight defeat. The Sox got RBI singles from Mike Lowell in the 2nd and Jacoby Ellsbury in the 5th to take a 2-0 lead and then added one more on a bases loaded walk to Manny Ramirez in the 7th, giving Ramirez his remarkable 120th RBI of the season. The O's got to within 3-1 in the 7th on an RBI single by Ramon Hernandez and had runners at 2nd and 3rd with one out, but Matsuzaka proved to be too much for the O's to handle. Jonathan Papelbon came into the 9th and shut the door on the home squad to pick up his 37th save of the season. Nick Markakis continues to be a big fish in a small pond for the O's, extending his hitting streak to 17 games. The finale is tomorrow before the O's have an off day before welcoming the first place Yankees and their fans to Camden Yards.

Line Score

Boston @ Baltimore (August 19th, 2008)

TEAMS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Boston Red Sox 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 9 0 Baltimore Orioles 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 4 1 WP - D. Matsuzaka (15-3), LP - D. Cabrera (11-9), S - J. Papelbon (37)

Extra Base Hits & RBI Summary

2B - Ortiz (27), Pedroia (30)
3B - None
HR - None
RBI - Lowell (59), Ramirez (120), Ellsbury (68)
SB - None

2B - Mora (16)
3B - None
HR - None
RBI - R. Hernandez (42)
SB - None

Pitching Summary



D. Matsuzaka (W, 15-3) 8.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K's
H. Okajima 0.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
J. Papelbon (S, 37) 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K

D. Cabrera (L, 11-9) 6.0 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 5 K's
B. McCrory 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 1 K
J. Walker 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K's

Scoring Summary



Top 2nd

Lowell singled to right, Pedroia scored (1-0)

Top 5th

Ellsbury singled to right, Lowell scored (2-0)

Top 7th

Ramirez walked with bases loaded, Varitek scored (3-0)

Bottom 7th

R. Hernandez singled to center, Mora scored (3-1)

Player of the Game

Daisuke "Dice K" Matsuzaka improved his record to 15-3 on the season and helped keep the Red Sox to within a game and a half of the front running Yankees as the Red Sox defeated the struggling Orioles 3-1 tonight at Camden Yards. Daisuke went 8.0 innings and struckout 6 hitters while allowing just 1 run on 3 hits on the night.

Standings

American League East
Team		W	L	GB	STRK
	New York	84	42	-	W 2
	Boston	83	44	1.5	W 5
	Toronto	67	59	17.0	L 4
	Tampa Bay	56	70	28.0	W 1
	Baltimore	55	72	29.5	L 5

International League (AAA)

(60-70) @ (63-67)

Toledo Mud Hens	5	9	1
Norfolk Tides	7	11	0

Record: (64-67)
Place: Last (13.0 games back)
Streak (Won 1)

Eastern League (AA)

(74-55) @ (71-57)

Bowie Baysox	5	13	1
Reading Phillies	4	14	0

Record (75-55)
Place: 1st (3.5 games up)

Streak: (Won 1)

Statistic Leaders through August 19th

A. Huff 1B .341 Batting Avg L. Scott LF 23 Home Runs L. Scott LF 83 RBIs B. Roberts 2B 45 Steals D. Cabrera SP 11 Wins T. Patton SP 3.59 ERA C. Bradford RP 1.68 ERA G. Sherrill CL 33 Saves D. Cabrera SP 117 Strike Outs J. Lewis RP 67 Strike Outs

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MLB/Orioles Promotional News

August 19th, 2008


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MLB Morning News

August 20th, 2008

Dodgers Take Down Tough Lefty!!!!!



Tough southpaw Jeff Francis falls to Dodgers.

The Dodgers thumped the Rockies last night at Dodger Stadium, whipping the visitors from Colorado by the count of 10-3. Matt Kemp provided the offense, collecting 3 hits -- including a home run -- and 2 RBI's. Derek Lowe worked the first 6 innings, allowing 5 hits and 3 runs to earn victory number 13 of the season.

The series wraps up today with a match-up of Chad Billingsley (6-8, 5.25) against Greg Reynolds (2-6, 4.84), the latter trying to prevent his visiting Rockies from being swept.

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August 20th, 2008
Game: 128 of 162
Attendance: 47,877
Wind: SW 7 mph

(83-44) @ (55-72)

Starting Pitching Matchup

PITCHING MATCH-UP

Clay Buchholz Radhames Liz 2-2 W-L 4-5 2.91 ERA 5.35

Orioles snap skid as they sculpture win over "Clay" and "Sox"!!!!!

Baltimore, MD - The Orioles snapped a 5-game losing streak tonight with a 4-2 victory over the Red Sox at Camden Yards. Starter Radhames Liz evened his record to 5-5 by going 6.0 innings, and allowing 1 run on just 4 hits against the lethal line-up of the Sox. The O's offense broke out in the 1st inning against Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz, scoring 3 times including an RBI double by Nick Markakis and a couple of 2-out RBI singles by Ramon Hernandez and Alex Cintron. George Sherrill slammed the door on the Red Sox in the 9th, to escape a 3-game sweep, and pick up his 34th save of the season. The O's are off tomorrow before hosting the first place Yankees as the "Birds" are looking to help the "Sox" and play the role of spoiler and tighten up the top of the AL East.

Line Score

Boston @ Baltimore (August 20th, 2008)

TEAMS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Boston Red Sox 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 5 0 Baltimore Orioles 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 7 1 WP - R. Liz (5-5), LP - C. Buchholz (2-3), S - G. Sherrill (34)

Extra Base Hits & RBI Summary

2B - Kendall (11)
3B - None
HR - Drew (17)
RBI - Pedroia (63), Drew (92)
SB - None

2B - Markakis (26)
3B - None
HR - None
RBI - Markakis (81), R. Hernandez (43), Jones (8), Cintron (26)
SB - Cintron (11)

Pitching Summary



C. Buchholz (W, 2-3) 5.0 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K's
A. Reyes 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K's
H. Okajima 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K

R. Liz (W, 5-5) 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K's
D. Sarfate (H, 9) 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 WP
J. Walker (H, 7) 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
G. Sherrill (S, 34) 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K

Scoring Summary



Bottom 1st

Markakis doubled to right center, Roberts scored (1-0)
R. Hernandez singled to right, Markakis scored (2-0)
Cintron singled to center, Mora scored (3-0)

Top 4th

Drew homered to right center (3-1)

Bottom 4th

Jones singled to right, Cintron scored (4-1)

Top 9th

Pedroia grounded out to second, Kendall scored (4-2)

Player of the Game

Radhames Liz made the most of his start against the Red Sox tonight
at Camden Yards. Liz helped the Orioles avoid a sweep by picking up
his 5th win of the season, allowing 1 run on 4 hits while striking out 5
Red Sox hitters.

Standings

American League East
Team		W	L	GB	STRK
	New York	84	43	-	L 1
	Boston	83	45	1.5	L 1
	Toronto	68	59	16.0	W 1
	Tampa Bay	56	71	28.0	L 1
	Baltimore	56	72	28.5	W 1

International League (AAA)

(60-71) @ (64-67)

Toledo Mud Hens	4	8	2
Norfolk Tides	2	7	1

Record: (64-68)
Place: Last (13.0 games back)
Streak (Loss 1)

Eastern League (AA)

(75-55) @ (71-58)

Bowie Baysox	6	10	1
Reading Phillies	3	5	0

Record (76-55)
Place: 1st (4.5 games up)

Streak: (Won 2)

Statistic Leaders through August 20th

A. Huff 1B .338 Batting Avg L. Scott LF 23 Home Runs L. Scott LF 83 RBIs B. Roberts 2B 45 Steals D. Cabrera SP 11 Wins T. Patton SP 3.59 ERA C. Bradford RP 1.68 ERA G. Sherrill CL 34 Saves D. Cabrera SP 117 Strike Outs J. Lewis RP 67 Strike Outs

[unexpectedorc]

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

You are so committed to your dynasty that you are going to skip out on 40 man rosters, waiver wire, arbitration, rule-5 draft, amateur draft in june, etc. Good luck!