Luke Scott is simply unconscious
Designated hitter and so-to-be-named American League Player of the Week Luke Scott just hammered a 420-foot, no-doubt home run to right center field off Justin Verlander to tie the game in the bottom of the sixth.
Let's review: Luke has now hit home runs in four consecutive games. He has five home runs in the last three games (2 2/3 games, actually) and has a total of six homers and 14 RBI this week. He also has seven homers in his last four games against the Tigers, dating back to his last game against them last year. In other words...WOW!
Matt Wieters update: Wieters followed Scott's home run with his second extra-base hit of the game, a ground rule double to center.
Jeremy Guthrie update: Guthrie has left the game after pitching six innings. He allowed three runs on seven hits and struck a career-high 10 batters. He is the first Orioles pitching to record a double-digit strikeout total since Erik Bedard struck out 11 on Aug. 21, 2007.
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Comments
Why was Jeremy taken out ? Pitch count ??
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Pete's reply: I guess. 113.
Posted by: ed | May 30, 2009 9:04 PM
Sorry to perseverate, but Trembley's line-up is still vulnerable to LH relief. Once again tonight the team was victimized by having a LHP brought in to face Markakis and Huff in the 7th. PLEASE Peter, gently suggest to Trembley to avoid BTB lefty batters by batting Mora 4th and Wieters 6th. Either Scott or Huff could bat 5th and the other one 7th. With 3 switch-hitters in the line-up, it would be impossible to bring in either a LHP or a RHP to face 2 consecutive batters from the same side as the pitcher.
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Pete's reply: You really want to start filling out the lineup card when they've won seven of eight?
Posted by: cbarnert | May 30, 2009 9:32 PM
Sorry to perseverate, but Trembley's line-up is still vulnerable to LH relief. Once again tonight the team was victimized by having a LHP brought in to face Markakis and Huff in the 7th. PLEASE Peter, gently suggest to Trembley to avoid BTB lefty batters by batting Mora 4th and Wieters 6th. Either Scott or Huff could bat 5th and the other one 7th. With 3 switch-hitters in the line-up, it would be impossible to bring in either a LHP or a RHP to face 2 consecutive batters from the same side as the pitcher.
Posted by: cbarnert | May 30, 2009 9:32 PM
Peter,
When is Walker going to go?? He is literally useless unless we are trying to give up runs. Someone in AAA I'm sure can be this bad too.
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Pete's reply: Dave claims he still thinks he can get lefties out. I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Posted by: Joe | May 30, 2009 9:53 PM
Well, tonight Weiters broke the ice. Even got himself a triple! Also, we've established that there should be at least one other roster spot to bring up another young stud. MATT ALBERS CAN GO!! Exactly where did Guthrie and Albers put the ball to Clete Thomas for him to hit two out? What did they do....place it on a t-ball stick? The guy only has two career home runs!
Posted by: oldetoys | May 30, 2009 9:58 PM
Yes, it's great that they're playing well but they're winning not because of this line-up but in spite of it. According to baseballreference.com (which may be a day or two behind), Markakis is batting 73 pts lower against LHPs (.250 vs. .323) so far in 2009, while Huff is 120 pts lower (.200 vs. 320). As long as they are BTB, we'll see a lefty to face them every time in the late innings, then a RHP to face Mora as occurred tonight.
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Pete's reply: The beauty of a stat like that is that Markakis almost certainly will return to his average, which means he has some upside ahead.
Posted by: cbarnert | May 30, 2009 10:23 PM