Game 53
by rlgv on May.28, 2008, under Recaps
Well this was a disappointing, yet interesting game. The ump gave both pitchers a VERY generous strike zone. It made the pitchers very happy, both who pitched very effectively. But, it made the hitters very unhappy. The two teams combined for only seven hits. The climax of the hitters frustration came when a pitch well outside was called a strike on McCann. McCann expressed his displeasure. The umpire didn’t like it, McCann stepped out to “tend to his batting gloves”. The ump told the pitcher to throw the ball, McCann didn’t step in and a strike was called. It wasn’t really professional of the ump to do that, but he was within his rights.
Jojo got tagged with the loss after what can only be called the best outing of his career. He went seven innings and only allowed two hits. Its hard to believe you can lose a game only giving up two hits. But, since we didn’t manage to score any runs, it can happen. Jojo also struck nine along the way. Boyer came in for the eighth, and promptly allowed the winning run to cross.
Not much to report from behind the plate, but that happens when the zone is as wide as it was tonight. In fact, no Brave had an extra base hit and no Brave had more than one hit.
Tomorrow’s game, 1:05 PM. Not nationally televised.
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