Orioles: Koji's first inning
Koji Uehara was very sharp in his first inning against the Dominican Republic's WBC team, throwing just nine pitches (seven strikes) and giving up just one questionable hit. He didn't throw his first non-strike until he faced cleanup hitter David Ortiz, getting him on a fly out to right to end the inning.
Miguel Tejada looks like he's having fun at third base. When his former double play partner Brian Roberts came to the plate in the bottom of the first inning, Tejada pantomimed squaring to bunt to taunt him to lay one down. Roberts did not oblige.
Scoring update: Orioles third baseman Ty Wigginton just hit a monster shot off Dominican pitcher Johnny Cueto to give the Orioles a 3-0 lead in the first inning. The ball was crushed and landed well up the third base line on the practice field behind the left field fence.
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Comments
Pete, how many innings is Koji going to pitch? If his pitch count is low, let him go 4! Plus, with this 3-0 lead, it would be nice to beat this Dominican team.
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Pete's reply: He pitched some more in the bullpen afterward.
Posted by: Tim L. | March 4, 2009 1:31 PM
I actually always appreciated seeing the comraderie Roberts, Mora, and Tejada shared during those tough years. Their handslap routine after winning games should be passed onto the next group of kids, if possible.
Posted by: Basemonkey | March 4, 2009 1:41 PM