2006 MLB Playoffs, NLCS Game #5: Hou. @ LA

 October 17, 2006

  Houston's Roger Clemens and LA's Dereck Lowe locked up in a pitching duel for 6 innings before the Astros erased a 1-0 Dodger lead in the 7th and chased Lowe from the game. Houston led 2-1 in the 9th when LA manager Grady Little brought in closer Takashi Saito to hold the 1 run deficit. The move backfired when Saito unintentionally walked Jason Lane and then gave up a Grand Slam homerun to Morgan Ensberg. Chad Qualls came on to close out the game for Houston but gave up a 2-run homer to J. D. Drew, Drew's 2nd homer of the game and 7th of the postseason. With the score now 6-3 Houston manager Phil Garner had seen enough and brought in closer Brad Lidge who did finish the game, getting his 5th Save of the postseason. Clemens got the Win and Lowe the Loss. 

  The Astros lead the NLCS 3-2 now and the teams travel back to Houston for Game 6 and, if necessary, Game 7. 

BOXSCORE: 2006 Houston Astros At 2006 Los Angeles(NL) Dodgers      10/17/2006
 
  Astros             AB  R  H RBI AVG     Dodgers            AB  R  H RBI AVG
  C.Burke 2B          4  1  1  0 .500     K.Lofton CF         2  0  0  0 .212  
  W.Taveras CF        5  0  1  0 .214   E-J.Loney PH          1  0  0  0 .000  
  L.Berkman RF,1B     2  1  0  0 .200     M.Hendrickson P     0  0  0  0 ----  
  M.Lamb 1B           4  0  0  0 .242     T.Saito P           0  0  0  0 ----  
B-J.Lane RF           0  1  0  0 .000     R.Furcal SS         3  1  0  0 .226  
  M.Ensberg 3B        5  1  2  4 .250     N.Garciaparra 1B    4  0  0  0 .242  
  L.Scott LF          3  1  1  0 .400     J.Drew RF           4  2  2  3 .355  
  B.Ausmus C          4  1  1  0 .250     J.Kent 2B           4  0  0  0 .300  
  A.Everett SS        3  0  0  1 .179     A.Ethier LF         4  0  1  0 .185  
  R.Clemens P         1  0  1  0 .200     W.Betemit 3B        3  0  2  0 .240  
A-O.Palmeiro PH       1  0  1  1 .500   D-M.Kemp PR,CF        1  0  0  0 .000  
  T.Miller P          0  0  0  0 ----     R.Martin C          3  0  0  0 .259  
  D.Wheeler P         0  0  0  0 ----     D.Lowe P            2  0  0  0 .143  
  C.Sampson P         0  0  0  0 ----     J.Broxton P         0  0  0  0 .000  
F-C.Biggio PH         1  0  0  0 .184     H.Kuo P             0  0  0  0 ----  
  C.Qualls P          0  0  0  0 ----   C-O.Saenz PH,3B       1  0  0  0 .250  
  B.Lidge P           0  0  0  0 ----                                          
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      33  6  8  6                 Totals      32  3  5  3
 
A-Pinch Hit For Clemens In 7th Inning
B-Subbed Defensively (RF) For Lamb In 7th Inning
C-Pinch Hit For Kuo In 8th Inning
D-Pinch Ran For Betemit In 8th Inning
E-Pinch Hit For Lofton In 8th Inning
F-Pinch Hit For Sampson In 9th Inning
 
Astros.......... 0 0 0  0 0 0  2 0 4  -  6  8  0
Dodgers......... 0 0 0  1 0 0  0 0 2  -  3  5  0
 
Astros (6-4)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
R.Clemens WIN(2-1)        6       2   1   1   1   7   1  75   2.25
T.Miller HOLD(2nd)        1 1/3   1   0   0   0   1   0  14   1.23
D.Wheeler HOLD(2nd)       0 1/3   0   0   0   0   1   0   4   2.25
C.Sampson HOLD(1st)       0 1/3   0   0   0   0   0   0   6   0.00
C.Qualls                  0 2/3   2   2   2   1   1   1  22   3.00
B.Lidge SAVE(5th)         0 1/3   0   0   0   0   1   0   3   0.00
Totals                    9       5   3   3   2  11   2
 
Dodgers (5-3)            IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
D.Lowe LOSS(2-1)          6       4   2   2   2   1   0  85   3.86
J.Broxton BS(3rd)         0 2/3   2   0   0   0   1   0  18   2.08
H.Kuo                     1 1/3   0   0   0   2   2   0  19   0.00
M.Hendrickso              0 2/3   1   2   2   1   0   0  12   6.00
T.Saito                   0 1/3   1   2   2   1   0   1  15   4.50
Totals                    9       8   6   6   6   4   1
 
ATTENDANCE- 53,111 DATE- Tuesday, October 17th 2006 TIME- Night WEATHER- Average
UMPIRES- Phil Cuzzi, Jerry Crawford, Chuck Meriwether, Brian O'Nora
T- 3:02
LEFT ON BASE- Astros: 9  Dodgers: 4
DOUBLE PLAYS- Astros: 0  Dodgers: 1
DOUBLES- C.Burke(3rd), L.Scott(4th), O.Palmeiro(1st), W.Betemit-2(3rd)
HOME RUNS- M.Ensberg(1st), J.Drew-2(7th)
RBIs- M.Ensberg-4(5th), A.Everett(4th), O.Palmeiro(3rd), J.Drew-3(15th)
STOLEN BASES- K.Lofton(3rd)
SACRIFICE HITS- A.Everett
WALKS- L.Berkman-3, J.Lane, L.Scott, R.Clemens, K.Lofton, R.Furcal
HIT BY PITCH- C.Burke, L.Scott
STRIKE OUTS- C.Burke, M.Lamb, M.Ensberg, A.Everett, K.Lofton-2, R.Furcal-2,
             N.Garciaparra-3, J.Drew, J.Kent, M.Kemp, O.Saenz
GIDP- C.Burke
WILD PITCHES- D.Lowe
2-out RBI- J.Drew, M.Ensberg-4
RLISP 2-out- M.Lamb-3, J.Drew, A.Everett, W.Taveras, D.Lowe, J.Loney
TEAM RISP- Astros: 3 for 10  Dodgers: 0 for 8
 
Roger Clemens delivered 6 solid innings and Morgan Ensberg cleared the bases
with his grand slam as the Houston Astros rallied impressively to win in
dramatic style over Los Angeles(NL) Dodgers, 6 to 3.
 
Clemens(2-1) gave a fine effort for Houston.  He allowed 2 hits and 1 walk in
6 innings.  Clemens recorded 7 strikeouts lowering his ERA to 2.25.  Houston
had 8 hits for the night while Los Angeles(NL) had 5.  
 
Clemens was helped out by Brad Lidge who recorded his 5th save.  Derek
Lowe(2-1) suffered the loss.  He surrendered 4 hits and 2 walks in 6 innings.

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Burke-P, Taveras-G, Berkman-W, WP, Lamb-F
BOT 1- Lofton-W, SB(Lofton), Furcal-K, Garciaparra-P, Drew-G
TOP 2- Ensberg-K, Scott-Do, Ausmus-G, Everett-P
BOT 2- Kent-K, Ethier-G, Betemit-G
TOP 3- Clemens-W, Burke-G-DP, Taveras-F
BOT 3- Martin-G, Lowe-G, Lofton-K
TOP 4- Berkman-L, Lamb-G, Ensberg-Si, Scott-P
BOT 4- Furcal-K, Garciaparra-K, Drew-HR, Kent-G
TOP 5- Ausmus-G, Everett-G, Clemens-Si, Burke-HBP, Taveras-G
BOT 5- Ethier-F, Betemit-Do, Martin-F, Lowe-G
TOP 6- Berkman-G, Lamb-L, Ensberg-FO
BOT 6- Lofton-K, Furcal-G, Garciaparra-K
TOP 7- Scott-HBP, Ausmus-Si, Everett-Sac, Palmeiro-Do, Burke-K, Taveras-Si
       Berkman-W, Lamb-K
BOT 7- Drew-K, Kent-G, Ethier-G
TOP 8- Ensberg-F, Scott-W, Ausmus-F, Everett-K
BOT 8- Betemit-Do, Martin-F, Saenz-K, Loney-G
TOP 9- Biggio-F, Burke-Do, Taveras-F, Berkman-IW, Lane-W, Ensberg-HR
       Scott-G
BOT 9- Furcal-W, Garciaparra-K, Drew-HR, Kent-F, Ethier-Si, Kemp-K
 

2006 MLB Playoffs, ALCS Game #5: LA @ Min.

October 17, 2006

 The Minnesota Twins sent their ace Johan Santana to the hill in Game 5 of the ALCS hoping to close the Series out. But the Los Angeles Angels had other ideas and after a back and forth battle the Angels won the game 3-2. LA scored first in the top of the 1st on a Vlad Guerrero double. In the bottom of the 4th, Joe Maur hit a solo shot off Angel starter Kelvim Escobar. Both teams scored a run in the 5th inning and the game was tied 2-2. Then in the 8th, Juan Rivera just cleared the left-centerfield wall and LA led 3-2. Francisco Rodriguez came on to start the bottom of the 8th for LA and struck out the side. In the bottom of the 9th inning he walked a batter with 2 outs before striking out Torri Hunter to close out the game. The ALCS now heads back to LA with the Twins up 3 games to 2.

BOXSCORE: 2006 Los Angeles(AL) Angels At 2006 Minnesota Twins      10/17/2006
 
  Angels             AB  R  H RBI AVG     Twins              AB  R  H RBI AVG
  C.Figgins CF,LF     4  0  0  0 .220     L.Castillo 2B       4  0  0  0 .300  
  O.Cabrera SS        4  0  2  1 .351     N.Punto 3B          4  0  0  0 .179  
  J.Rivera DH         4  2  1  1 .256     J.Mauer C           4  1  1  1 .429  
  V.Guerrero RF       4  0  3  1 .275     M.Cuddyer RF        4  0  1  0 .359  
  G.Anderson LF       4  0  0  0 .282     J.Morneau 1B        2  0  0  0 .222  
A-T.Murphy CF         0  0  0  0 .000   D-L.Ford PR           0  0  0  01.000  
  R.Quinlan 3B        4  0  1  0 .286     T.Hunter CF         4  0  0  0 .184  
B-A.Kennedy 2B        0  0  0  0 .154     J.Tyner LF          3  1  1  0 .375  
  H.Kendrick 1B       4  0  1  0 .211     J.Kubel DH          3  0  0  0 .167  
C-D.Erstad 1B         0  0  0  0 .000     J.Bartlett SS       3  0  1  1 .273  
  J.Molina C          4  0  1  0 .125                                          
  M.Izturis 2B,3B     3  1  3  0 .323                                          
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      35  3 12  3                 Totals      31  2  4  2
 
A-Subbed Defensively (CF) For Anderson In 8th Inning
B-Subbed Defensively (2B) For Quinlan In 8th Inning
C-Subbed Defensively (1B) For Kendrick In 8th Inning
D-Pinch Ran For Morneau In 9th Inning
 
Angels.......... 1 0 0  0 1 0  0 1 0  -  3 12  1
Twins........... 0 0 0  1 1 0  0 0 0  -  2  4  0
 
Angels (5-5)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
K.Escobar WIN(1-2)        7       4   2   2   1   4   1 101   5.28
F.Rodriguez SAVE(3rd)     2       0   0   0   1   4   0  32   1.80
Totals                    9       4   2   2   2   8   1
 
Twins (6-4)              IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
J.Santana LOSS(2-2)       7      10   3   3   0   4   1 100   2.93
J.Rincon                  1       1   0   0   0   1   0   9   5.06
M.Guerrier                1       1   0   0   0   0   0   9   4.50
Totals                    9      12   3   3   0   5   1
 
ATTENDANCE- 46,394 DATE- Tuesday, October 17th 2006 TIME- Night 
UMPIRES- Jeff Kellogg, Jerry Meals, Andy Fletcher, Mike Reilly
T- 2:27
LEFT ON BASE- Angels: 7  Twins: 4
DOUBLE PLAYS- Angels: 0  Twins: 2
ERRORS- M.Izturis
DOUBLES- V.Guerrero(2nd), H.Kendrick(2nd), J.Molina(1st)
HOME RUNS- J.Rivera(3rd), J.Mauer(2nd)
RBIs- O.Cabrera(4th), J.Rivera(5th), V.Guerrero(6th), J.Mauer(11th),
      J.Bartlett(5th)
CAUGHT STEALING- L.Castillo
SACRIFICE HITS- C.Figgins, M.Izturis
WALKS- J.Morneau-2
STRIKE OUTS- C.Figgins, J.Rivera, G.Anderson-2, H.Kendrick, L.Castillo, N.Punto,
             J.Mauer, M.Cuddyer, T.Hunter-3, J.Bartlett
GIDP- C.Figgins, J.Rivera
WILD PITCHES- K.Escobar
2-out RBI- V.Guerrero
RLISP 2-out- G.Anderson, J.Tyner, J.Rivera, J.Molina-2, N.Punto, O.Cabrera
TEAM RISP- Angels: 1 for 7  Twins: 1 for 3
WEB GEMS- Top 8th: Torii Hunter robbed Robb Quinlan of a Homerun!
 
Vladimir Guerrero had 3 base hits as the Los Angeles(AL) Angels defeated the
Minnesota Twins by a score of 3 to 2 at Metrodome.
 
Los Angeles(AL) won the game with a run in the 8th inning.  Juan Rivera hit a
bases-empty home run.  Los Angeles(AL) had 12 hits overall, while Minnesota
had 4.  
 
Kelvim Escobar(1-2) got credit for the victory, pitching 7 innings and
allowing 2 runs. Escobar got help from Francisco Rodriguez who earned his 3rd
save.  Johan Santana(2-2) was hit with the loss.  He pitched 7 innings and
surrendered 10 hits and no walks.
 

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Figgins-G, Cabrera-Si, Rivera-Force, Guerrero-Do, Anderson-G
BOT 1- Castillo-E-2B, CS(Castillo), Punto-G, Mauer-G
TOP 2- Quinlan-G, Kendrick-K, Molina-G
BOT 2- Cuddyer-K, Morneau-W, Hunter-G, Tyner-G
TOP 3- Izturis-Si, Figgins-Sac, Cabrera-P, Rivera-K
BOT 3- Kubel-FO, Bartlett-L, Castillo-F
TOP 4- Guerrero-Si, Anderson-K, Quinlan-F, Kendrick-Do, Molina-L
BOT 4- Punto-F, Mauer-HR, Cuddyer-Si, Morneau-FO, Hunter-K
TOP 5- Izturis-Si, Figgins-G, Cabrera-Si, Rivera-G-DP
BOT 5- Tyner-Si, Kubel-G, Bartlett-Si, Castillo-F, WP, Punto-L
TOP 6- Guerrero-F, Anderson-L, Quinlan-Si, Kendrick-G
BOT 6- Mauer-K, Cuddyer-L, Morneau-F
TOP 7- Molina-Do, Izturis-Sac, Figgins-K, Cabrera-L
BOT 7- Hunter-K, Tyner-G, Kubel-G
TOP 8- Rivera-HR, Guerrero-Si, Anderson-K, Quinlan-F, Kendrick-G
BOT 8- Bartlett-K, Castillo-K, Punto-K
TOP 9- Molina-G, Izturis-Si, Figgins-G-DP
BOT 9- Mauer-G, Cuddyer-G, Morneau-W, Hunter-K
 

2006 MLB Playoffs, ALCS Game #4: LA @ Min.

 October 16, 2006

  It was a pitching duel in Game 4 of the ALCS. The Minnesota Twins ended up taking a close 2-0 decision from the Los Angles Angels. Joe Mauer's 2-run double in the bottom of the 4th would be all the runs scored in the game. Boof Bonser and 3 other pitchers combined to shut out the Angels. Joe Nathan pitched the final 1 1/3 innings for the Save. Jered Weaver was a tough luck loser as he pitched a fine game for LA. The Angels were 0 for 7 with RISP while the Twins were 1 for 7, the difference in the game. Minnesota now holds a commanding 3-1 lead in the Series. 

BOXSCORE: 2006 Los Angeles(AL) Angels At 2006 Minnesota Twins      10/16/2006
 
  Angels             AB  R  H RBI AVG     Twins              AB  R  H RBI AVG
  C.Figgins CF        4  0  0  0 .243     L.Castillo 2B       4  0  1  0 .333  
  M.Izturis 3B        4  0  1  0 .250     N.Punto 3B          3  1  0  0 .200  
  O.Cabrera SS        3  0  2  0 .333     J.Mauer C           3  0  2  2 .447  
  V.Guerrero RF       4  0  1  0 .222     M.Cuddyer RF        4  0  0  0 .371  
  G.Anderson DH       4  0  0  0 .314     J.Morneau 1B        3  0  2  0 .235  
  J.Rivera LF         4  0  1  0 .257     T.Hunter CF         3  0  0  0 .206  
  H.Kendrick 1B       3  0  0  0 .206     J.Tyner LF          3  0  1  0 .381  
A-J.Molina PH         1  0  0  0 .083     J.Kubel DH          3  1  1  0 .185  
  M.Napoli C          3  0  0  0 .150     J.Bartlett SS       3  0  0  0 .267  
  A.Kennedy 2B        2  0  1  0 .154                                          
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      32  0  6  0                 Totals      29  2  7  2
 
A-Pinch Hit For Kendrick In 9th Inning
 
Angels.......... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  0  6  0
Twins........... 0 0 2  0 0 0  0 0    -  2  7  1
 
Angels (4-5)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
J.Weaver - LOSS(1-1)      7       7   2   2   1  10   0  94   1.76
S.Shields                 1       0   0   0   1   1   0  11   8.59
Totals                    8       7   2   2   2  11   0
 
Twins (6-3)              IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
B.Bonser WIN(1-1)         5 1/3   4   0   0   2   3   0  85   8.10
J.Rincon HOLD(2nd)        0 2/3   1   0   0   0   1   0  15   6.23
J.Crain HOLD(3rd)         1 2/3   1   0   0   0   1   0  22   1.13
J.Nathan SAVE(3rd)        1 1/3   0   0   0   0   2   0  16   1.29
Totals                    9       6   0   0   2   7   0
 
ATTENDANCE- 46,941 DATE- Monday, October 16th 2006 TIME- Night 
UMPIRES- Randy Marsh, Angel Hernandez, Hunter Wendelstedt, Sam Holbrook
T- 2:23
LEFT ON BASE- Angels: 7  Twins: 5
DOUBLE PLAYS- Angels: 0  Twins: 2
ERRORS- J.Bartlett
DOUBLES- O.Cabrera(3rd), V.Guerrero(1st), J.Rivera(3rd), J.Mauer(6th),
         J.Morneau(2nd)
RBIs- J.Mauer-2(10th)
STOLEN BASES- L.Castillo(1st), J.Tyner(2nd), J.Kubel(1st)
CAUGHT STEALING- L.Castillo
WALKS- O.Cabrera, A.Kennedy, N.Punto, J.Mauer
STRIKE OUTS- O.Cabrera, V.Guerrero, G.Anderson-2, J.Molina, M.Napoli-2,
             L.Castillo, J.Mauer, M.Cuddyer-2, T.Hunter-3, J.Tyner-2, J.Kubel,
             J.Bartlett
GIDP- C.Figgins, H.Kendrick
WILD PITCHES- J.Rincon
2-out RBI- J.Mauer-2
RLISP 2-out- J.Tyner, J.Rivera-2, G.Anderson, A.Kennedy, J.Bartlett, V.Guerrero
TEAM RISP- Angels: 0 for 7  Twins: 1 for 7
 
At Metrodome, the Minnesota faithful were treated to an intriguing pitcher's
duel.  Boof Bonser(1-1) finally bested his Los Angeles(AL) counterpart, Jered
Weaver -(1-1), by the score of 2 to 0.
 
Bonser gave Minnesota a solid outing.  He was reached for 4 hits and 2 walks
in 5 and 1/3 innings.  After the 3rd inning, neither team was able to score.
 
Joe Nathan earned his 3rd save.  The losing pitcher was Weaver -.  He saw his
ERA jump from 1.08 to 1.76 as gave up 2 runs in 7 innings.  

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Figgins-G, Izturis-G, Cabrera-W, Guerrero-F
BOT 1- Castillo-Si, Punto-P, SB(Castillo), CS(Castillo), Mauer-K
TOP 2- Anderson-F, Rivera-E-SS, Kendrick-G-DP
BOT 2- Cuddyer-K, Morneau-Do, Hunter-K, Tyner-K
TOP 3- Napoli-F, Kennedy-Si, Figgins-G-DP
BOT 3- Kubel-Si, SB(Kubel), Bartlett-F, Castillo-K, Punto-W, Mauer-Do
TOP 4- Izturis-Si, Cabrera-K, Guerrero-Do, Anderson-K, Rivera-G
BOT 4- Cuddyer-L, Morneau-Si, Hunter-K, Tyner-K
TOP 5- Kendrick-L, Napoli-K, Kennedy-W, Figgins-G
BOT 5- Kubel-K, Bartlett-F, Castillo-F
TOP 6- Izturis-G, Cabrera-Si, Guerrero-K, WP, Anderson-G
BOT 6- Punto-F, Mauer-Si, Cuddyer-F, Morneau-F
TOP 7- Rivera-Do, Kendrick-F, Napoli-K, Kennedy-G
BOT 7- Hunter-K, Tyner-Si, SB(Tyner), Kubel-G, Bartlett-K
TOP 8- Figgins-G, Izturis-G, Cabrera-Do, Guerrero-F
BOT 8- Castillo-G, Punto-G, Mauer-W, Cuddyer-K
TOP 9- Anderson-K, Rivera-F, Molina-K

 

2006 MLB Playoffs, NLCS Game 4: Hou. @ LA

 October 16, 2006

  J.D. Drew propelled the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 8-4 victory over the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the NLCS. Drew hit a 3-run bomb in the 1st inning then blasted another homer in the 5th, a 2-run shot. Greg Maddux pitched just well enough to get the Win. Fernando Nieve got the Loss for Houston. The Series is now tied up 2-2.

BOXSCORE: 2006 Houston Astros At 2006 Los Angeles(NL) Dodgers      10/16/2006
 
  Astros             AB  R  H RBI AVG     Dodgers            AB  R  H RBI AVG
  W.Taveras CF        5  0  1  0 .216     K.Lofton CF         4  1  1  0 .226  
  E.Bruntlett 2B      4  1  1  0 .250     R.Furcal SS         3  1  0  0 .250  
  L.Berkman RF        4  0  0  0 .211     N.Garciaparra 1B    4  1  0  0 .276  
  M.Lamb 1B           3  0  0  0 .276     J.Drew RF           4  3  3  5 .333  
E-C.Biggio PH         1  0  1  0 .189     J.Kent 2B           3  0  0  0 .346  
F-E.Munson 1B         0  0  0  0 .000     M.Kemp LF           3  1  0  0 .000  
  M.Ensberg 3B        4  1  2  1 .222     W.Betemit 3B        4  1  2  2 .182  
  L.Scott LF          4  0  1  1 .407     R.Martin C          3  0  1  0 .292  
  B.Ausmus C          4  0  2  0 .250     G.Maddux P          2  0  0  0 .000  
  A.Everett SS        2  2  1  0 .200     J.Beimel P          0  0  0  0 ----  
G-C.Burke PH          1  0  0  0 .667   C-A.Ethier PH         1  0  1  1 .174  
  F.Nieve P           1  0  0  1 .000     J.Broxton P         0  0  0  0 .000  
A-O.Palmeiro PH       1  0  1  1 .444   D-M.Anderson PH       1  0  0  0 .000  
  R.Springer P        0  0  0  0 ----     M.Hendrickson P     0  0  0  0 ----  
B-J.Lane PH           1  0  0  0 .000     A.Sele P            0  0  0  0 ----  
  C.Qualls P          0  0  0  0 ----                                          
  B.Backe P           0  0  0  0 ----                                          
  C.Sampson P         0  0  0  0 ----                                          
H-A.Huff PH           1  0  0  0 .167                                          
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      36  4 10  4                 Totals      32  8  8  8
 
A-Pinch Hit For Nieve In 5th Inning
B-Pinch Hit For Springer In 6th Inning
C-Pinch Hit For Beimel In 6th Inning
D-Pinch Hit For Broxton In 7th Inning
E-Pinch Hit For Lamb In 8th Inning
F-Subbed Defensively (1B) For Biggio In 8th Inning
G-Pinch Hit For Everett In 9th Inning
H-Pinch Hit For Sampson In 9th Inning
 
Astros.......... 0 0 1  0 1 2  0 0 0  -  4 10  2
Dodgers......... 3 0 0  0 2 1  2 0    -  8  8  1
 
Astros (5-4)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
F.Nieve LOSS(0-2)         4       3   3   3   3   3   1  74  11.12
R.Springer                1       1   2   0   0   0   1  19   0.00
C.Qualls                  0 2/3   1   1   1   3   0   0  29   1.08
B.Backe                   1       3   2   2   0   0   1  22  13.50
C.Sampson                 1 1/3   0   0   0   0   0   0  11   0.00
Totals                    8       8   8   6   6   3   3
 
Dodgers (5-2)            IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
G.Maddux WIN(1-0)         5 2/3   7   4   3   0   3   0  77   4.76
J.Beimel HOLD(4th)        0 1/3   1   0   0   1   0   0   9   3.00
J.Broxton HOLD(4th)       1       0   0   0   0   1   0  11   2.25
M.Hendrickso              1       2   0   0   0   1   0  20   0.00
A.Sele                    1       0   0   0   0   1   0  10   0.00
Totals                    9      10   4   3   1   6   0
 
ATTENDANCE- 54,990 DATE- Monday, October 16th 2006 TIME- Night WEATHER- Bad
UMPIRES- Brian Runge, Paul Emmel, Bruce Froemming, Mike Winters
T- 2:55
LEFT ON BASE- Astros: 6  Dodgers: 7
DOUBLE PLAYS- Astros: 0  Dodgers: 1
ERRORS- E.Bruntlett-2, R.Furcal
DOUBLES- E.Bruntlett(1st), C.Biggio(5th), M.Ensberg(2nd), B.Ausmus(1st)
TRIPLES- O.Palmeiro(2nd)
HOME RUNS- J.Drew-2(5th), W.Betemit(1st)
RBIs- M.Ensberg(1st), L.Scott(4th), F.Nieve, O.Palmeiro(2nd), J.Drew-5(12th),
      W.Betemit-2(3rd), A.Ethier(3rd)
STOLEN BASES- W.Taveras(5th), R.Furcal(2nd)
SACRIFICE HITS- R.Furcal
WALKS- A.Everett, K.Lofton, R.Furcal, N.Garciaparra, J.Kent, M.Kemp, R.Martin
STRIKE OUTS- E.Bruntlett, L.Berkman, M.Lamb, L.Scott, B.Ausmus, A.Huff,
             N.Garciaparra, M.Kemp, R.Martin
GIDP- B.Ausmus
2-out RBI- O.Palmeiro, J.Drew-2, M.Ensberg, L.Scott, W.Betemit-2
RLISP 2-out- E.Bruntlett, W.Taveras, J.Lane-2, N.Garciaparra-2, M.Anderson
TEAM RISP- Astros: 3 for 11  Dodgers: 3 for 7
 
J.D. Drew blasted 2 homeruns and had 5 RBI at Dodger Stadium as the Los
Angeles(NL) Dodgers beat the Houston Astros by the count of 8 to 4.
 
Drew really 'lit it up' for Los Angeles(NL).  He lost the ball over the fence
for three runs in the 1st inning, lifted one out of the park for a two run
home run in the 5th inning and lined a single in the 7th inning.  Los
Angeles(NL) had a total of 8 hits for the game.  
 
Greg Maddux(1-0) went 5 and 2/3 innings allowing 4 runs for the victory.
Fernando Nieve(0-2) was given the loss.  'Everything seemed to click
tonight,' Drew said 'if it could only be this easy all the time!'

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Taveras-F, Bruntlett-F, Berkman-K
BOT 1- Lofton-Si, Furcal-Sac, Garciaparra-W, Drew-HR, Kent-W, Kemp-K
       Betemit-G
TOP 2- Lamb-F, Ensberg-F, Scott-P
BOT 2- Martin-K, Maddux-G, Lofton-W, Furcal-F
TOP 3- Ausmus-K, Everett-Si+E-SS, Nieve-G, Taveras-Si, SB(Taveras)
       Bruntlett-G
BOT 3- Garciaparra-K, Drew-G, Kent-G
TOP 4- Berkman-G, Lamb-L, Ensberg-F
BOT 4- Kemp-G, Betemit-Si, Martin-Force, Maddux-F
TOP 5- Scott-F, Ausmus-Si, Everett-Force, Palmeiro-Tr, Taveras-G
BOT 5- Lofton-L, Furcal-E-2B, SB(Furcal), Garciaparra-G, Drew-HR, Kent-G
TOP 6- Bruntlett-Do, Berkman-F, Lamb-K, Ensberg-Do, Scott-Si, Ausmus-Do
       Everett-IW, Lane-FO
BOT 6- Kemp-W, Betemit-G, Martin-W, Ethier-Si, Lofton-F, Furcal-W, Garciaparra-G
TOP 7- Taveras-F, Bruntlett-K, Berkman-G
BOT 7- Drew-Si, Kent-F, Kemp-F, Betemit-HR, Martin-Si+E-2B, Anderson-G
TOP 8- Biggio-Do, Ensberg-Si, Scott-K, Ausmus-G-DP
BOT 8- Lofton-G, Furcal-G, Garciaparra-F
TOP 9- Burke-G, Huff-K, Taveras-F
 

2006 MLB Playoffs, ALCS Game 3: LA @ Min.

 October 15, 2006

 The Minnesota Twins defeated the Los Angeles Angels 10-4 today in Game 3 of the ALCS. The Twins led 4-2 in the bottom of the 8th when Justin Morneau hit a 3-run homer and the Twins blew the game open scoring 6 runs. Carlos Silva got the Win for Minnesota with help from the bullpen. John Lackey took the loss for LA. The Twins now lead in the ALCS 2-1.

BOXSCORE: 2006 Los Angeles(AL) Angels At 2006 Minnesota Twins      10/15/2006
 
  Angels             AB  R  H RBI AVG     Twins              AB  R  H RBI AVG
  C.Figgins CF        3  1  2  0 .273     L.Castillo 2B       3  1  0  0 .344  
  M.Izturis 3B,2B     4  0  1  1 .250     N.Punto 3B          5  2  2  1 .219  
  O.Cabrera SS        3  0  1  2 .300     J.Mauer C           5  3  3  3 .429  
  V.Guerrero RF       5  0  1  1 .219     M.Cuddyer RF        4  1  1  0 .419  
  G.Anderson DH       5  0  4  0 .355     J.Morneau 1B        5  1  2  4 .194  
  J.Rivera LF         3  0  0  0 .258     T.Hunter CF         4  0  1  1 .226  
  H.Kendrick 1B       4  0  0  0 .226     J.Tyner LF          4  0  3  0 .389  
  M.Napoli C          3  2  1  0 .176     J.Kubel DH          5  0  1  0 .167  
  A.Kennedy 2B        2  0  1  0 .091     J.Bartlett SS       3  2  1  0 .296  
A-T.Salmon PH         1  1  1  0 .250                                          
B-R.Quinlan 3B        1  0  0  0 .294                                          
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      34  4 12  4                 Totals      38 10 14  9
 
A-Pinch Hit For Kennedy In 7th Inning
B-Subbed Defensively (3B) For Salmon In 7th Inning
 
Angels.......... 0 0 1  0 0 0  1 0 2  -  4 12  1
Twins........... 0 0 2  0 2 0  0 6    - 10 14  0
 
Angels (4-4)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
J.Lackey LOSS(1-1)        6       9   4   4   3   5   0 114   4.58
J.Saunders                1       1   0   0   0   1   0  11   0.00
S.Shields                 1       4   6   5   2   2   1  48   9.95
Totals                    8      14  10   9   5   8   1
 
Twins (5-3)              IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
C.Silva WIN(2-0)          5       8   1   1   1   1   0  69   4.22
D.Reyes HOLD(1st)         1       1   1   1   2   2   0  21   6.75
J.Crain HOLD(2nd)         1       1   0   0   0   0   0  14   1.42
J.Nathan HOLD(1st)        1       0   0   0   0   1   0   9   1.59
M.Guerrier                1       2   2   2   2   1   0  32   5.40
Totals                    9      12   4   4   5   5   0
 
ATTENDANCE- 46,522 DATE- Sunday, October 15th 2006 TIME- Night 
UMPIRES- Doug Eddings, Dana Demuth, Jim Joyce, Paul Schrieber
T- 3:18
LEFT ON BASE- Angels:10  Twins:11
DOUBLE PLAYS- Angels: 0  Twins: 3
ERRORS- M.Izturis
DOUBLES- M.Izturis(2nd), G.Anderson(2nd), N.Punto(1st), J.Morneau(1st),
         T.Hunter(1st), J.Kubel(2nd)
HOME RUNS- J.Morneau(2nd)
RBIs- M.Izturis(4th), O.Cabrera-2(3rd), V.Guerrero(5th), N.Punto(1st),
      J.Mauer-3(8th), J.Morneau-4(9th), T.Hunter(3rd)
STOLEN BASES- C.Figgins(1st), N.Punto(2nd)
SACRIFICE HITS- C.Figgins, L.Castillo
SACRIFICE FLIES- O.Cabrera
WALKS- C.Figgins, M.Izturis, O.Cabrera, J.Rivera, M.Napoli, L.Castillo,
       M.Cuddyer, J.Tyner, J.Bartlett-2
HIT BY PITCH- T.Hunter
STRIKE OUTS- M.Izturis, J.Rivera, H.Kendrick, M.Napoli, R.Quinlan, J.Mauer,
             M.Cuddyer-3, J.Morneau, T.Hunter, J.Kubel, J.Bartlett
GIDP- V.Guerrero, J.Rivera, H.Kendrick
WILD PITCHES- J.Lackey
PASSED BALLS- M.Napoli
2-out RBI- O.Cabrera, J.Mauer, J.Morneau, T.Hunter
RLISP 2-out- J.Kubel-2, V.Guerrero, T.Hunter-2, M.Napoli-2, L.Castillo,
             O.Cabrera, M.Cuddyer-2, J.Bartlett, G.Anderson
TEAM RISP- Angels: 2 for 16  Twins: 7 for 19
 
First baseman Justin Morneau hit one over the fence and had 4 RBI at Metrodome
where the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles(AL) Angels 10 to 4.
 
It was a good day for Minnesota thanks to Morneau.  He doubled which scored a
run in the 3rd inning and smacked a three-run homer in the 8th inning.
Minnesota rapped out 14 hits for the night.  
 
Carlos Silva(2-0) allowed 1 run in 5 innings, and picked up the victory. John
Lackey(1-1) took the loss.  He got hammered, allowing 9 hits and 3 walks in 6
innings.  

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Figgins-F, Izturis-G, Cabrera-L
BOT 1- Castillo-G, Punto-G, Mauer-G
TOP 2- Guerrero-G, Anderson-Si, Rivera-W, Kendrick-G-DP
BOT 2- Cuddyer-K, Morneau-F, Hunter-HBP, Tyner-Si, Kubel-P
TOP 3- Napoli-Si, Kennedy-Si, Figgins-Sac, Izturis-K, Cabrera-Si, Guerrero-L
BOT 3- Bartlett-W, Castillo-Sac, Punto-G, Mauer-Si, Cuddyer-Si, Morneau-Do
       Hunter-F
TOP 4- Anderson-Do, Rivera-P, Kendrick-L, Napoli-F
BOT 4- Tyner-FO, Kubel-Do, Bartlett-G, Castillo-F
TOP 5- Kennedy-L, Figgins-Si, SB(Figgins), Izturis-FO, Cabrera-F
BOT 5- Punto-Do, Mauer-Si, Cuddyer-K, WP, Morneau-K, Hunter-Do, Tyner-IW
       Kubel-G
TOP 6- Guerrero-Si, Anderson-Si, Rivera-K, Kendrick-Force, Napoli-K
BOT 6- Bartlett-Si, Castillo-W, Punto-G, Mauer-K, Cuddyer-K
TOP 7- Salmon-Si, Figgins-W, Izturis-W, Cabrera-SF, Guerrero-G-DP
BOT 7- Morneau-F, Hunter-G, Tyner-Si, Kubel-K
TOP 8- Anderson-Si, Rivera-G-DP, Kendrick-K
BOT 8- Bartlett-W, Castillo-E-2B, Punto-Si, SB(Punto), Mauer-Si, Cuddyer-W
       Morneau-HR, Hunter-K, Tyner-Si, Kubel-P, PB, Bartlett-K
TOP 9- Napoli-W, Quinlan-K, Figgins-Si, Izturis-Do, Cabrera-W, Guerrero-Force
       Anderson-G

 

2006 MLB Playoffs, NLCS Game 3: Hou. @ LA

October 15, 2006

  After giving up a 2nd inning homerun to J. D. Drew, Houston starter Roy Oswalt shut the door on the LA Dodgers and got the Win in the Astros 4-1 victory. Houston led 2-1 in the 7th inning when Adam Everett hit a 2-run homer to give Oswalt and the Astros a little more breathing room. Oswalt went 8 innings allowing 1 run, 6 hits, 0 walks and striking out 7. Brad Lidge pitched a perfect 9th for the Save. Brad Penny took the loss for LA. Houston leads in the ALCS 2-1 now.

BOXSCORE: 2006 Houston Astros At 2006 Los Angeles(NL) Dodgers      10/15/2006
 
  Astros             AB  R  H RBI AVG     Dodgers            AB  R  H RBI AVG
  C.Biggio 2B         4  0  2  1 .167     K.Lofton CF         4  0  0  0 .222  
  W.Taveras CF        3  0  0  0 .219     R.Furcal SS         4  0  1  0 .280  
  L.Berkman RF,1B     4  0  0  0 .235     N.Garciaparra 1B    4  0  2  0 .320  
  M.Ensberg 3B        3  0  0  0 .174     J.Drew RF           4  1  1  1 .261  
  M.Lamb 1B           3  0  0  0 .308     J.Kent 2B           4  0  1  0 .391  
A-J.Lane RF           1  0  0  0 .000     A.Ethier LF         4  0  1  0 .136  
  L.Scott LF          4  1  3  0 .435     W.Betemit 3B        3  0  0  0 .111  
  B.Ausmus C          4  1  1  0 .214     R.Martin C          3  0  0  0 .286  
  A.Everett SS        4  1  1  2 .174     B.Penny P           2  0  0  0 .000  
  R.Oswalt P          3  1  2  1 .429     A.Sele P            0  0  0  0 ----  
  B.Lidge P           0  0  0  0 ----   B-O.Saenz PH          1  0  0  0 .286  
                                          G.Carrara P         0  0  0  0 ----  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      33  4  9  4                 Totals      33  1  6  1
 
A-Subbed Defensively (RF) For Lamb In 7th Inning
B-Pinch Hit For Sele In 7th Inning
 
Astros.......... 0 0 0  0 2 0  2 0 0  -  4  9  0
Dodgers......... 0 1 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  1  6  2
 
Astros (5-3)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
R.Oswalt WIN(2-1)         8       6   1   1   0   7   1 105   2.70
B.Lidge SAVE(4th)         1       0   0   0   0   1   0   9   0.00
Totals                    9       6   1   1   0   8   1
 
Dodgers (4-2)            IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
B.Penny LOSS(0-1)         6 1/3   7   4   3   0   4   1  94   3.00
A.Sele                    0 2/3   1   0   0   0   0   0   8   0.00
G.Carrara                 2       1   0   0   2   1   0  30   0.00
Totals                    9       9   4   3   2   5   1
 
ATTENDANCE- 54,299 DATE- Sunday, October 15th 2006 TIME- Night WEATHER- Average
UMPIRES- Ed Rapuano, Tony Randazzo, Jim Wolf, Joe West
T- 3:04
LEFT ON BASE- Astros: 4  Dodgers: 5
DOUBLE PLAYS- Astros: 0  Dodgers: 2
ERRORS- A.Ethier, R.Martin
DOUBLES- C.Biggio-2(4th), L.Scott-2(3rd), A.Ethier(1st)
HOME RUNS- A.Everett(1st), J.Drew(3rd)
RBIs- C.Biggio(2nd), A.Everett-2(3rd), R.Oswalt, J.Drew(7th)
STOLEN BASES- W.Taveras(4th)
WALKS- W.Taveras, M.Ensberg
STRIKE OUTS- C.Biggio, W.Taveras-2, L.Berkman, M.Ensberg, K.Lofton, R.Furcal,
             N.Garciaparra, J.Drew, J.Kent, A.Ethier, W.Betemit, R.Martin
GIDP- C.Biggio, J.Lane
2-out RBI- R.Oswalt, C.Biggio
RLISP 2-out- M.Ensberg, A.Everett, A.Ethier, W.Taveras, J.Kent, O.Saenz
TEAM RISP- Astros: 2 for 11  Dodgers: 0 for 6
 
In a game at Dodger Stadium the Houston Astros got by the Los Angeles(NL)
Dodgers by the score of 4 to 1.
 
Roy Oswalt(2-1) pitched a fine game.  He surrendered 6 hits and no walks in 8
innings reducing his ERA from 3.75 to 2.70.  Oswalt was helped out by Brad
Lidge who pitched a perfect ninth and recorded his 4th save.  
 
Brad Penny(0-1) absorbed the loss.  He gave up 4 runs and 7 hits in 6 and 1/3 

innings. 

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Biggio-Do, Taveras-K, Berkman-G, Ensberg-G
BOT 1- Lofton-F, Furcal-L, Garciaparra-K
TOP 2- Lamb-G, Scott-Do, Ausmus-G, Everett-FO
BOT 2- Drew-HR, Kent-K, Ethier-F, Betemit-F
TOP 3- Oswalt-G, Biggio-K, Taveras-F
BOT 3- Martin-K, Penny-F, Lofton-K
TOP 4- Berkman-F, Ensberg-K, Lamb-F
BOT 4- Furcal-K, Garciaparra-Si, Drew-Force, Kent-Si, Ethier-F
TOP 5- Scott-Do, Ausmus-G, Everett-L, Oswalt-Si+E-LF, Biggio-Do, Taveras-K
BOT 5- Betemit-K, Martin-F, Penny-G
TOP 6- Berkman-G, Ensberg-P, Lamb-F
BOT 6- Lofton-G, Furcal-Si, Garciaparra-Si, Drew-K, Kent-G
TOP 7- Scott-F, Ausmus-Si, Everett-HR, Oswalt-Si, Biggio-G-DP
BOT 7- Ethier-Do, Betemit-G, Martin-G, Saenz-G
TOP 8- Taveras-W, Berkman-K, SB+E-C (Taveras), Ensberg-W, Lane-G-DP
BOT 8- Lofton-G, Furcal-G, Garciaparra-FO
TOP 9- Scott-Si, PkOff, Ausmus-L, Everett-F
BOT 9- Drew-F, Kent-G, Ethier-K
 

2006 MLB Playoffs, ALCS Game 2: LA @ Hou.

 October 13, 2006

  In a very exciting game the Houston Astros came back from a 3-1 deficit and defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in extra innings 4-3. LA scored 3 runs in the 4th inning when they sent 8 batters to the plate. Houston got a run in the bottom of the 5th on pinch hitter Aubrey Huff's single. The game remained 3-1 until the bottom of the 8th when Houston scratched out 2 runs to tie things up 3-3. The game went into extra innings with no scoring until the bottom of the 13th when Lance Berkman led off with a monster shot into the rightfield stands. The series heads to LA now tied up 1-1. 

BOXSCORE: 2006 Los Angeles(NL) Dodgers At 2006 Houston Astros      10/13/2006
 
  Dodgers            AB  R  H RBI AVG     Astros             AB  R  H RBI AVG
  K.Lofton CF         6  1  2  0 .261     C.Biggio 2B         6  0  1  0 .125  
  R.Furcal SS         5  0  2  0 .286     W.Taveras CF        6  0  1  1 .241  
  N.Garciaparra 1B    6  0  1  0 .286     L.Berkman 1B        6  1  2  1 .267  
  J.Drew RF           6  1  1  0 .263     M.Lamb 3B           4  0  0  0 .348  
  O.Saenz 3B          4  1  1  1 .333     L.Scott LF          2  0  1  0 .368  
  J.Broxton P         0  0  0  0 .000   C-J.Lane PH,RF        2  0  0  0 .000  
  H.Kuo P             0  0  0  0 ----     O.Palmeiro RF,LF    4  0  0  0 .375  
  A.Sele P            0  0  0  0 ----     B.Ausmus C          4  0  0  0 .208  
H-J.Loney PH          1  0  0  0 .000     A.Everett SS        2  1  1  0 .158  
  G.Carrara P         0  0  0  0 ----   E-E.Bruntlett PH,SS   3  1  1  0 .250  
  T.Saito P           0  0  0  0 ----     A.Pettitte P        1  0  0  0 .333  
  J.Kent 2B           4  0  1  0 .421   A-A.Huff PH           1  0  1  1 .200  
  A.Ethier LF         5  0  2  2 .111     C.Qualls P          0  0  0  0 ----  
  R.Martin C          5  0  1  0 .333   F-C.Burke PH          1  1  1  1 .800  
  C.Billingsley P     2  0  0  0 .000     C.Sampson P         0  0  0  0 ----  
B-M.Kemp PH           1  0  0  0 .000   G-M.Ensberg PH        1  0  0  0 .200  
  J.Beimel P          0  0  0  0 ----     T.Miller P          0  0  0  0 ----  
D-W.Betemit 3B        2  0  0  0 .133   I-E.Munson PH         1  0  0  0 .000  
                                          D.Wheeler P         0  0  0  0 ----  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      47  3 11  3                 Totals      44  4  9  4
 
A-Pinch Hit For Pettitte In 5th Inning
B-Pinch Hit For Billingsley In 7th Inning
C-Pinch Hit For Scott In 7th Inning
D-Subbed Defensively (3B) For Beimel In 8th Inning
E-Pinch Hit For Everett In 8th Inning
F-Pinch Hit For Qualls In 8th Inning
G-Pinch Hit For Sampson In 10th Inning
H-Pinch Hit For Sele In 11th Inning
I-Pinch Hit For Miller In 12th Inning
 
Dodgers......... 0 0 0  3 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  0 -  3 11  0
Astros.......... 0 0 0  0 1 0  0 2 0  0 0 0  1 -  4  9  0
 
Dodgers (4-1)            IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
C.Billingsle              6       6   1   1   0   2   0  79   3.75
J.Beimel HOLD(3rd)        1       0   0   0   0   1   0   9   3.38
J.Broxton BS(2nd)         0 1/3   2   2   2   0   0   0  11   2.57
H.Kuo                     1 2/3   0   0   0   1   1   0  18   0.00
A.Sele                    1       0   0   0   0   0   0  13   0.00
G.Carrara                 0 2/3   0   0   0   3   2   0  23   0.00
T.Saito LOSS(0-1)         1 1/3   1   1   1   0   3   1  20   1.59
Totals                   12       9   4   4   4   9   1
 
Astros (4-3)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
A.Pettitte                5       6   3   3   2   5   0  81   3.48
C.Qualls                  3       2   0   0   0   2   0  37   0.00
C.Sampson                 2       1   0   0   0   0   0  31   0.00
T.Miller                  2       1   0   0   0   3   0  21   1.50
D.Wheeler WIN(1-0)        1       1   0   0   0   1   0  13   2.45
Totals                   13      11   3   3   2  11   0
 
ATTENDANCE- 37,062 DATE- Friday, October 13th 2006 TIME- Night WEATHER- Average
UMPIRES- Marty Foster, Bill Welke, Tim McClelland, Fieldin Culbreth
T- 3:33
LEFT ON BASE- Dodgers: 7  Astros: 8
DOUBLE PLAYS- Dodgers: 2  Astros: 2
DOUBLES- C.Biggio(2nd), C.Burke(2nd)
HOME RUNS- L.Berkman(1st)
RBIs- O.Saenz(2nd), A.Ethier-2(2nd), W.Taveras(1st), L.Berkman(2nd),
      A.Huff(1st), C.Burke(1st)
STOLEN BASES- W.Taveras(3rd)
CAUGHT STEALING- A.Ethier
WALKS- R.Furcal, J.Kent, M.Lamb, J.Lane, O.Palmeiro, B.Ausmus
STRIKE OUTS- K.Lofton, R.Furcal-2, N.Garciaparra-2, J.Loney, J.Kent-2, R.Martin,
             M.Kemp, W.Betemit, C.Biggio, W.Taveras-2, L.Berkman, M.Lamb,
             L.Scott, J.Lane-2, E.Munson
GIDP- N.Garciaparra, A.Ethier, M.Lamb, B.Ausmus
WILD PITCHES- C.Billingsley
2-out RBI- O.Saenz, A.Ethier-2, A.Huff
RLISP 2-out- M.Lamb, R.Martin, J.Drew, R.Furcal, J.Lane, E.Bruntlett-2
TEAM RISP- Dodgers: 3 for 7  Astros: 1 for 9
 
37,062 fans were treated to a fine game at Minute Maid Field as only one run
separated the combatants at game's end.  The Houston Astros won by the
slimmest of margins, 4 to 3.
 
Both teams were tied at 3 runs apiece after nine innings.  Houston was
victorious in the 13th inning.  Lance Berkman smashed a solo-shot out of the
park giving Houston the victory and sending the 37,062 home-town fans home
happy.  Houston banged out 9 hits on the night.  
 
Dan Wheeler(1-0) allowed no runs in 1 inning, and picked up the victory.
Takashi Saito(0-1) was charged with the loss in relief.  He gave up 1 hit and
no walks in 1 and 1/3 innings. 

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Lofton-K, Furcal-K, Garciaparra-K
BOT 1- Biggio-Do, Taveras-K, Berkman-G, Lamb-G
TOP 2- Drew-G, Saenz-F, Kent-K
BOT 2- Scott-Si, Palmeiro-L, Ausmus-G-DP
TOP 3- Ethier-F, Martin-K, Billingsley-L
BOT 3- Everett-G, Pettitte-G, Biggio-P
TOP 4- Lofton-Si, Furcal-W, Garciaparra-G-DP, Drew-Si, Saenz-Si, Kent-W
       Ethier-Si, Martin-L
BOT 4- Taveras-Si, Berkman-F, Lamb-F, Scott-K
TOP 5- Billingsley-G, Lofton-G, Furcal-Si, Garciaparra-Si, Drew-L
BOT 5- Palmeiro-G, Ausmus-L, Everett-Si, WP, Huff-Si, Biggio-P
TOP 6- Saenz-G, Kent-Si, Ethier-G-DP
BOT 6- Taveras-F, Berkman-Si, Lamb-G-DP
TOP 7- Martin-Si, Kemp-K, Lofton-G, Furcal-K
BOT 7- Lane-K, Palmeiro-F, Ausmus-F
TOP 8- Garciaparra-FO, Drew-F, Saenz-F
BOT 8- Bruntlett-Si, Burke-Do, Biggio-G, Taveras-FC, SB(Taveras), Berkman-L
       Lamb-IW, Lane-K
TOP 9- Kent-F, Ethier-G, Martin-G
BOT 9- Palmeiro-P, Ausmus-G, Bruntlett-G
TOP 10- Betemit-G, Lofton-F, Furcal-Si, Garciaparra-Force
BOT 10- Ensberg-G, Biggio-F, Taveras-F
TOP 11- Drew-L, Loney-K, Kent-K
BOT 11- Berkman-K, Lamb-K, Lane-W, Palmeiro-W, Ausmus-W, Bruntlett-P
TOP 12- Ethier-Si, CS(Ethier), Martin-G, Betemit-K
BOT 12- Munson-K, Biggio-K, Taveras-K
TOP 13- Lofton-Si, Furcal-P, Garciaparra-K, Drew-FO
BOT 13- Berkman-HR

2006 MLB playoffs, ALCS Game 2: Min. @ LA

 October 13, 2006

  The Los Angeles Angels had an easy time of it tonight defeating the Minnesota Twins 6-1. LA scored 2 runs in the opening inning and 3 in the 3rd off Twins starter Brad Radke. The Angels added another run in the 6th to make what would be the final score 6-1. LA's starter Ervin Santana pitched a good game, going 7 innings and allowing only 1 run for the Win. The series now moves to Minnesota tied 1-1. 

BOXSCORE: 2006 Minnesota Twins At 2006 Los Angeles(AL) Angels      10/13/2006
 
  Twins              AB  R  H RBI AVG     Angels             AB  R  H RBI AVG
  L.Castillo 2B       3  0  0  0 .379     C.Figgins CF,LF     5  1  2  1 .233  
  N.Punto 3B          4  0  0  0 .185     O.Cabrera SS        2  1  0  0 .296  
  J.Mauer C           4  0  3  0 .400     V.Guerrero RF       4  1  1  1 .222  
  M.Cuddyer RF        4  0  0  0 .444     J.Rivera LF         3  0  0  0 .286  
  J.Morneau 1B        4  1  1  1 .154   B-T.Murphy CF         0  0  0  0 .000  
  T.Hunter CF         4  0  1  0 .222     G.Anderson DH       4  1  2  2 .269  
  J.Kubel DH          3  0  0  0 .158     H.Kendrick 1B       4  1  1  0 .259  
  J.Tyner LF          3  0  0  0 .286   A-D.Erstad 1B         0  0  0  0 .000  
  J.Bartlett SS       1  0  0  0 .292     M.Napoli C          4  0  1  2 .143  
                                          M.Izturis 3B        1  1  0  0 .250  
                                          A.Kennedy 2B        4  0  0  0 .000  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      30  1  5  1                 Totals      31  6  7  6
 
A-Subbed Defensively (1B) For Kendrick In 8th Inning
B-Subbed Defensively (CF) For Rivera In 9th Inning
 
Twins........... 0 1 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  1  5  1
Angels.......... 2 0 3  0 0 1  0 0    -  6  7  0
 
Twins (4-3)              IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
B.Radke LOSS(0-1)         3       5   5   3   1   1   1  80   6.00
J.Crain                   2 2/3   1   1   1   2   4   0  50   1.69
J.Rincon                  2 1/3   1   0   0   1   2   0  32   7.36
Totals                    8       7   6   4   4   7   1
 
Angels (4-3)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
E.Santana WIN(1-1)        7       4   1   1   2   6   1 106   1.93
S.Shields                 1 1/3   1   0   0   0   0   0  21   3.38
J.Saunders                0 2/3   0   0   0   0   2   0   9   0.00
Totals                    9       5   1   1   2   8   1
 
ATTENDANCE- 42,330 DATE- Friday, October 13th 2006 TIME- Night WEATHER- Average
UMPIRES- Kerwin Danley, Jim Reynolds, Tim Welke, Gary Cederstrom
T- 2:34
LEFT ON BASE- Twins: 5  Angels: 7
DOUBLE PLAYS- Twins: 0  Angels: 1
ERRORS- J.Mauer
DOUBLES- J.Mauer-2(5th), M.Napoli(2nd)
HOME RUNS- J.Morneau(1st), V.Guerrero(1st)
RBIs- J.Morneau(5th), C.Figgins(2nd), V.Guerrero(4th), G.Anderson-2(4th),
      M.Napoli-2(2nd)
STOLEN BASES- O.Cabrera(2nd), M.Izturis(2nd)
SACRIFICE HITS- L.Castillo, O.Cabrera
WALKS- J.Bartlett-2, O.Cabrera, M.Izturis-3
HIT BY PITCH- J.Rivera
STRIKE OUTS- N.Punto, M.Cuddyer-2, J.Morneau-2, T.Hunter-2, J.Kubel, J.Rivera-2,
             H.Kendrick, M.Napoli-2, A.Kennedy-2
GIDP- L.Castillo
PASSED BALLS- J.Mauer
2-out RBI- G.Anderson-2, M.Napoli-2, C.Figgins
RLISP 2-out- M.Cuddyer, H.Kendrick, J.Mauer, M.Izturis, V.Guerrero, J.Morneau
TEAM RISP- Twins: 0 for 5  Angels: 3 for 8
 
At Angels Stadium the Minnesota Twins were battered 6 to 1 by the Los
Angeles(AL) Angels.
 
Ervin Santana(1-1) pitched a solid game.  He surrendered 4 hits and 2 walks in
7 innings improving his ERA from 2.57 to 1.93.  Los Angeles(AL) totaled 7
hits on the night.  
 
Brad Radke(0-1) took the loss.  He was not very effective, surrendering 5 runs
in 3 innings.

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Castillo-G, Punto-F, Mauer-Do, Cuddyer-G
BOT 1- Figgins-Si, Cabrera-E-C , Guerrero-L, Rivera-K, Anderson-Si
PB, Kendrick-G
TOP 2- Morneau-HR, Hunter-L, Kubel-G, Tyner-G
BOT 2- Napoli-F, Izturis-W, Kennedy-F, Figgins-G
TOP 3- Bartlett-W, Castillo-Sac, Punto-K, Mauer-L
BOT 3- Cabrera-F, Guerrero-HR, Rivera-HBP, Anderson-Force, Kendrick-Si
       Napoli-Do, Izturis-P
TOP 4- Cuddyer-K, Morneau-K, Hunter-Si, Kubel-G
BOT 4- Kennedy-F, Figgins-G, Cabrera-W, SB(Cabrera), Guerrero-G
TOP 5- Tyner-F, Bartlett-W, Castillo-G-DP
BOT 5- Rivera-K, Anderson-G, Kendrick-K
TOP 6- Punto-G, Mauer-Do, Cuddyer-K, Morneau-F
BOT 6- Napoli-K, Izturis-W, Kennedy-K, SB(Izturis), Figgins-Si, Cabrera-F
TOP 7- Hunter-K, Kubel-K, Tyner-G
BOT 7- Guerrero-L, Rivera-G, Anderson-Si, Kendrick-G
TOP 8- Bartlett-F, Castillo-G, Punto-G
BOT 8- Napoli-K, Izturis-W, Kennedy-K, Figgins-G
TOP 9- Mauer-Si, Cuddyer-F, Morneau-K, Hunter-K

2006 MLB Playoffs, NLCS Game 1: LA @ Hou.

 October 12, 2006

  The Los Angeles Dodgers won a closely contested ball game 4-2 tonight against the Houston Astros. LA jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead in the 1st inning. Houston came right back in the bottom of the inning scoring 2 runs for a 2-1 lead. Both starting pitchers, Derek Lowe for LA and Roger Clemens for Houston, settled in after the early scoring. In the top of the 6th, J. D. Drew hit a 2 out 2-run homer giving LA a 3-2 lead. In the top of the 8th, Rafeal Furcal clubbed a homerun to straight away centerfield and the Dodgers were up by 2, 4-2. In the bottom of the 8th Takashi Saito came in to pitch with 2 men on for Houston and got LA out of the jam by striking out pinch hitter Aubrey Huff. Saito struck out the side in the bottom of the 9th preserving the win and notching his 4th Save of the postseason. LA goes up 1-0 in their ALCS against Houston.

BOXSCORE: 2006 Los Angeles(NL) Dodgers At 2006 Houston Astros      10/12/2006
 
  Dodgers            AB  R  H RBI AVG     Astros             AB  R  H RBI AVG
  K.Lofton CF         5  2  2  0 .235     C.Biggio 2B         5  0  1  0 .115  
  R.Furcal SS         4  1  2  1 .250     W.Taveras CF        5  1  1  0 .261  
  N.Garciaparra 1B    4  0  1  0 .333     L.Berkman RF        4  1  1  0 .250  
  J.Drew RF           4  1  2  3 .308     M.Lamb 1B           3  0  1  0 .421  
  J.Kent 2B           4  0  1  0 .467     M.Ensberg 3B        4  0  1  0 .211  
  T.Saito P           0  0  0  0 ----     L.Scott LF          4  0  3  2 .353  
  A.Ethier LF         4  0  0  0 .000     B.Ausmus C          2  0  1  0 .250  
  W.Betemit 3B        3  0  0  0 .154   B-O.Palmeiro PH       1  0  1  0 .750  
  R.Martin C          3  0  1  0 .385   E-E.Munson C          0  0  0  0 .000  
  D.Lowe P            2  0  0  0 .200     A.Everett SS        3  0  0  0 .118  
  J.Beimel P          0  0  0  0 ----   D-A.Huff PH           1  0  0  0 .000  
  J.Broxton P         1  0  0  0 .000   F-E.Bruntlett SS      0  0  0  0 .000  
C-R.Martinez 2B       1  0  1  01.000     R.Clemens P         2  0  0  0 .000  
                                        A-C.Burke PH          1  0  0  0 .750  
                                          D.Wheeler P         0  0  0  0 ----  
                                          C.Qualls P          0  0  0  0 ----  
                                        G-J.Lane PH           1  0  0  0 .000  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      35  4 10  4                 Totals      36  2 10  2
 
A-Pinch Hit For Clemens In 6th Inning
B-Pinch Hit For Ausmus In 8th Inning
C-Subbed Defensively (2B) For Broxton In 8th Inning
D-Pinch Hit For Everett In 8th Inning
E-Subbed Defensively (C ) For Palmeiro In 9th Inning
F-Subbed Defensively (SS) For Huff In 9th Inning
G-Pinch Hit For Qualls In 9th Inning
 
Dodgers......... 1 0 0  0 0 2  0 1 0  -  4 10  0
Astros.......... 2 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 0  -  2 10  0
 
Dodgers (4-0)            IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
D.Lowe WIN(2-0)           5 1/3   8   2   2   2   2   0 105   4.35
J.Beimel HOLD(2nd)        0 1/3   0   0   0   0   0   0   5   5.40
J.Broxton HOLD(3rd)       2       2   0   0   0   3   0  35   0.00
T.Saito SAVE(4th)         1 1/3   0   0   0   0   4   0  12   0.00
Totals                    9      10   2   2   2   9   0
 
Astros (3-3)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
R.Clemens LOSS(1-1)       6       6   3   3   0   3   1  80   2.57
D.Wheeler                 1       1   1   1   2   1   1  21   3.38
C.Qualls                  2       3   0   0   0   1   0  26   0.00
Totals                    9      10   4   4   2   5   2
 
ATTENDANCE- 37,186 DATE- Thursday, October 12th 2006 TIME- Night WEATHER- Good
UMPIRES- Chuck Meriwether, Brian O'Nora, Phil Cuzzi, Jerry Crawford
T- 2:53
LEFT ON BASE- Dodgers: 6  Astros: 9
DOUBLE PLAYS- Dodgers: 0  Astros: 1
DOUBLES- R.Martin(2nd)
HOME RUNS- R.Furcal(1st), J.Drew(2nd)
RBIs- R.Furcal(1st), J.Drew-3(6th), L.Scott-2(3rd)
STOLEN BASES- K.Lofton(2nd), J.Drew(1st)
CAUGHT STEALING- C.Biggio
WALKS- W.Betemit, R.Martin, M.Lamb, B.Ausmus
STRIKE OUTS- K.Lofton, A.Ethier-2, W.Betemit, D.Lowe, C.Biggio-2, W.Taveras-2,
             M.Lamb, B.Ausmus, A.Everett, A.Huff, J.Lane
GIDP- N.Garciaparra
2-out RBI- J.Drew-3, L.Scott-2
RLISP 2-out- J.Kent, B.Ausmus, D.Lowe, C.Burke-2, K.Lofton, A.Huff
TEAM RISP- Dodgers: 3 for 10  Astros: 1 for 6
 
J.D. Drew lofted one into the 'cheap seats' and had 3 RBI as the Los
Angeles(NL) Dodgers defeated the Houston Astros by the score of 4 to 2 at
Minute Maid Field.
 
Los Angeles(NL) scored 2 runs in the top of the 6th inning with the help of 3
hits.  The key at-bat was by Drew who deflated the spirits of the home town
crowd when he blasted a two-run home run.  Takashi Saito came throught with a
perfect ninth inning to earn his 4th save.  
 
Derek Lowe(2-0) went 5 and 1/3 innings allowing 2 runs for the victory. Roger
Clemens(1-1) was tagged with the loss.  'I didn't have my best stuff but
sometimes you just get lucky,' Lowe said, 'this was one of those times.'
 
CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Lofton-Si, SB(Lofton), Furcal-L, Garciaparra-F, Drew-Si, SB(Drew)
       Kent-G
BOT 1- Biggio-FO, Taveras-Si, Berkman-Si, Lamb-W, Ensberg-L, Scott-Si
       Ausmus-K
TOP 2- Ethier-F, Betemit-L, Martin-P
BOT 2- Everett-F, Clemens-G, Biggio-Si, CS(Biggio)
TOP 3- Lowe-G, Lofton-K, Furcal-G
BOT 3- Taveras-F, Berkman-G, Lamb-Si, Ensberg-G
TOP 4- Garciaparra-G, Drew-F, Kent-G
BOT 4- Scott-G, Ausmus-Si, Everett-K, Clemens-P
TOP 5- Ethier-K, Betemit-G, Martin-Do, Lowe-K
BOT 5- Biggio-G, Taveras-G, Berkman-G
TOP 6- Lofton-Si, Furcal-Si, Garciaparra-G-DP, Drew-HR, Kent-L
BOT 6- Lamb-G, Ensberg-Si, Scott-Si, Ausmus-W, Everett-Force, Burke-F
TOP 7- Ethier-K, Betemit-W, Martin-W, Broxton-F, Lofton-F
BOT 7- Biggio-K, Taveras-K, Berkman-G
TOP 8- Furcal-HR, Garciaparra-Si, Drew-G, Kent-Si, Ethier-F
BOT 8- Lamb-K, Ensberg-L, Scott-Si, Palmeiro-Si, Huff-K
TOP 9- Betemit-K, Martin-G, Martinez-Si, Lofton-G
BOT 9- Lane-K, Biggio-K, Taveras-K
 

2006 MLB Playoffs, ALCS Game 1: Min. @ LA

 October 12, 2006

  Johann Santana had a good outing and the Minnesota Twins scored in each of the first 3 innings leading to a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in Game 1 of the ALCS. Michael Cuddyer had 4 hits in the Twins 14 hit attack and Santana went 6 2/3 innings allowing 1 run while getting the Win. Joe Nathan got the Save. Kelvin Escobar took the Loss for LA.

BOXSCORE: 2006 Minnesota Twins At 2006 Los Angeles(AL) Angels      10/12/2006
 
  Twins              AB  R  H RBI AVG     Angels             AB  R  H RBI AVG
  L.Castillo 2B       5  1  2  0 .423     C.Figgins CF        5  0  2  1 .200  
  N.Punto 3B          4  0  0  0 .217     O.Cabrera SS        5  0  3  0 .320  
  J.Mauer C           5  1  2  1 .346     J.Rivera DH         5  0  0  0 .320  
  M.Cuddyer RF        5  2  4  1 .522     V.Guerrero RF       5  0  1  0 .217  
  J.Morneau 1B        5  0  1  1 .136     G.Anderson LF       4  1  2  1 .227  
  T.Hunter CF         5  0  0  0 .217     H.Kendrick 1B       4  0  1  0 .261  
  J.Tyner LF          4  2  3  1 .364     R.Quinlan 3B        3  1  1  0 .313  
  J.Kubel DH          3  0  0  0 .188   C-A.Kennedy PH,2B     1  0  0  0 .000  
D-R.White PH,DH       1  0  0  0 .154     J.Molina C          2  0  0  0 .091  
  J.Bartlett SS       5  0  2  1 .304   A-T.Salmon PH         1  0  0  0 .000  
                                        B-M.Napoli C          1  0  0  0 .100  
                                          M.Izturis 2B,3B     3  0  0  0 .263  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      42  6 14  5                 Totals      39  2 10  2
 
A-Pinch Hit For Molina In 7th Inning
B-Subbed Defensively (C ) For Salmon In 8th Inning
C-Pinch Hit For Quinlan In 8th Inning
D-Pinch Hit For Kubel In 9th Inning
 
Twins........... 1 1 2  0 0 1  0 0 1  -  6 14  2
Angels.......... 0 0 0  0 1 0  0 1 0  -  2 10  3
 
Twins (4-2)              IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
J.Santana WIN(2-1)        6 2/3   7   1   1   1   9   0 108   2.61
P.Neshek HOLD(1st)        0 2/3   2   1   1   0   1   1  20   5.06
J.Nathan SAVE(2nd)        1 2/3   1   0   0   0   1   0  18   1.93
Totals                    9      10   2   2   1  11   1
 
Angels (3-3)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
K.Escobar LOSS(0-2)       4 1/3   7   4   3   2   1   0  87   7.56
S.Shields                 2 2/3   5   1   1   1   1   0  49   4.50
J.Romero                  1       1   1   1   0   0   0  11   9.00
K.Gregg                   0 1/3   0   0   0   0   0   0   2   0.00
J.Saunders                0 2/3   1   0   0   0   0   0   9   0.00
Totals                    9      14   6   5   3   2   0
 
ATTENDANCE- 41,888 DATE- Thursday, October 12th 2006 TIME- Night WEATHER- Good
UMPIRES- Jeff Kellogg, Jerry Meals, Andy Fletcher, Mike Reilly
T- 3:16
LEFT ON BASE- Twins:12  Angels:11
DOUBLE PLAYS- Twins: 0  Angels: 1
ERRORS- J.Bartlett, J.Nathan, H.Kendrick, J.Molina, M.Izturis
DOUBLES- J.Mauer(3rd), M.Cuddyer(4th), J.Tyner(1st), G.Anderson(1st)
TRIPLES- M.Cuddyer(1st)
HOME RUNS- G.Anderson(2nd)
RBIs- J.Mauer(5th), M.Cuddyer(9th), J.Morneau(4th), J.Tyner(1st),
      J.Bartlett(4th), C.Figgins(1st), G.Anderson(2nd)
STOLEN BASES- J.Tyner(1st)
WALKS- N.Punto, J.Tyner, J.Kubel, M.Izturis
STRIKE OUTS- N.Punto, J.Kubel, C.Figgins, O.Cabrera, J.Rivera-2, V.Guerrero-3,
             H.Kendrick-2, T.Salmon, M.Izturis
GIDP- J.Mauer
WILD PITCHES- K.Escobar
2-out RBI- C.Figgins
RLISP 2-out- J.Morneau, G.Anderson, T.Hunter, O.Cabrera-2, N.Punto, R.Quinlan-2,
             J.Kubel-2, J.Rivera, M.Izturis, J.Bartlett
TEAM RISP- Twins: 4 for 17  Angels: 2 for 10
 
Right fielder Michael Cuddyer had 4 hits at Angels Stadium as the Minnesota
Twins beat the Los Angeles(AL) Angels by the count of 6 to 2.
 
Minnesota jumped out to the early lead in the first inning plating an isolated
run on 2 hits.  Overall Minnesota out-hit Los Angeles(AL) 14 to 10.  
 
The winning pitcher was Johan Santana(2-1) who allowed 1 run in 6 and 2/3
innings. Joe Nathan recorded the save, his 2nd.  Kelvim Escobar(0-2) was hit
with the loss.  He got hit pretty hard, allowing 7 hits and 2 walks in 4 and
1/3 innings.  

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Castillo-Si, Punto-G, Mauer-Do, Cuddyer-G, Morneau-F
BOT 1- Figgins-K, Cabrera-G, Rivera-L
TOP 2- Hunter-G, Tyner-Si, WP, SB+E-C (Tyner), Kubel-W, Bartlett-F
       Castillo-G
BOT 2- Guerrero-K, Anderson-F, Kendrick-K
TOP 3- Punto-W, Mauer-Force, Cuddyer-Tr, Morneau-Si, Hunter-L, Tyner-F
BOT 3- Quinlan-P, Molina-G, Izturis-G
TOP 4- Kubel-K, Bartlett-F, Castillo-F
BOT 4- Figgins-E-SS, Cabrera-Si, Rivera-K, Guerrero-K, Anderson-P
TOP 5- Punto-G, Mauer-Si, Cuddyer-Si, Morneau-L, Hunter-F
BOT 5- Kendrick-G, Quinlan-Si, Molina-G, Izturis-W, Figgins-Si, Cabrera-K
TOP 6- Tyner-Do, Kubel-G, Bartlett-Si, Castillo-G, Punto-K
BOT 6- Rivera-G, Guerrero-Si, Anderson-Do, Kendrick-K, Quinlan-P
TOP 7- Mauer-G, Cuddyer-Si, Morneau-F, Hunter-E-2B, Tyner-IW, Kubel-G
BOT 7- Salmon-K, Izturis-K, Figgins-Si, Cabrera-Si, Rivera-G
TOP 8- Bartlett-Si, Castillo-Si, Punto-F, Mauer-G-DP
BOT 8- Guerrero-K, Anderson-HR, Kendrick-Si, Kennedy-F, Napoli-E-P 
       Izturis-F
TOP 9- Cuddyer-Do, Morneau-E-1B, Hunter-G, Tyner-Si, White-L, Bartlett-G
BOT 9- Figgins-F, Cabrera-Si, Rivera-K, Guerrero-F
 

 

 

2006 MLB Playoffs, ALDS Game : LA @ Det.

 October 10, 2006

The Los Angeles Angels defeated my Detroit Tigers 4-1 today in Game 5 of the ALDS. While the Tigers out-hit the Angels 11-6, they couldn't push any runs across the plate until the bottom of the 9th. Detroit starter Kenny Rogers was the victim of an error in the top of the 3rd leading to 2 runs for LA. In the top of the 5th Rogers was chased from the mound when LA added 2 more runs for a 4-0 lead. Meanwhile, LA's John Lackey wiggled out of a few jams and ended up going 7 innings without allowing a run. Francisco Rodriguez came on in the 8th and pitched the final 2 innings, allowing Detroit's only run and picking up his 2nd Save of the Series. 

  The Los Angeles Angels win sends them to the ALCS against the Minnesota Twins. My Detroit Tigers season ends sooner than expected. They only scored 3 runs while losing the last 2 games of the Series. Curtis Granderson has to be mentioned as a big reason they lost the Series. His failure to get on base and drive in any runs proved to be costly. He went 0 for 20, striking out 9 times. After the outstanding regular season he had, it was a disappointing surprise. 

BOXSCORE: 2006 Los Angeles(AL) Angels At 2006 Detroit Tigers       10/10/2006
 
  Angels             AB  R  H RBI AVG     Tigers             AB  R  H RBI AVG
  C.Figgins CF,LF     5  1  1  0 .150     C.Granderson CF     5  0  0  0 .000  
  O.Cabrera SS        4  1  1  0 .250     P.Polanco 2B        5  0  2  1 .273  
  J.Rivera DH         4  1  0  0 .400     I.Rodriguez C       5  0  3  0 .333  
  V.Guerrero RF       2  0  0  1 .222     M.Ordonez RF        3  0  0  0 .250  
  G.Anderson LF       4  0  1  0 .167     C.Guillen SS        4  0  0  0 .263  
B-T.Murphy PR,CF      1  0  0  0 .000     M.Stairs DH         3  0  2  0 .353  
  H.Kendrick 1B       4  0  1  2 .263   A-R.Santiago PR,DH    0  0  0  0 ----  
C-D.Erstad 1B         0  0  0  0 .000   E-A.Gomez PH,DH       1  0  0  0 .000  
  R.Quinlan 3B        4  0  1  0 .308     C.Monroe LF         3  1  1  0 .294  
D-A.Kennedy 2B        0  0  0  0 .000     S.Casey 1B          3  0  2  0 .222  
  M.Napoli C          3  0  0  0 .111     B.Inge 3B           4  0  1  0 .250  
  M.Izturis 2B,3B     3  1  1  0 .313                                          
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      34  4  6  3                 Totals      36  1 11  1
 
A-Pinch Ran For Stairs In 6th Inning
B-Pinch Ran For Anderson In 7th Inning
C-Subbed Defensively (1B) For Kendrick In 7th Inning
D-Subbed Defensively (2B) For Quinlan In 8th Inning
E-Pinch Hit For Santiago In 8th Inning
 
Angels.......... 0 0 2  0 2 0  0 0 0  -  4  6  0
Tigers.......... 0 0 0  0 0 0  0 0 1  -  1 11  3
 
Angels (3-2)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
J.Lackey WIN(1-0)         7       9   0   0   2   6   0 116   3.95
F.Rodriguez SAVE(2nd)     2       2   1   1   1   2   0  33   3.00
Totals                    9      11   1   1   3   8   0
 
Tigers (2-3)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
K.Rogers LOSS(0-1)        4 2/3   4   4   2   4   3   0  88   6.35
J.Zumaya                  0 2/3   1   0   0   0   1   0  15   4.91
J.Walker                  0 2/3   0   0   0   0   0   0   6   0.00
F.Rodney                  3       1   0   0   1   4   0  41   1.50
Totals                    9       6   4   2   5   8   0
 
ATTENDANCE- 39,598 DATE- Tuesday, October 10th 2006 TIME- Day WEATHER- Good
UMPIRES- Larry Young, Bill Hohn, Mike Everitt, Alfonso Marquez
T- 3:12
LEFT ON BASE- Angels:10  Tigers:11
DOUBLE PLAYS- Angels: 2  Tigers: 0
ERRORS- P.Polanco, C.Monroe, B.Inge
DOUBLES- C.Monroe(2nd), B.Inge(1st)
RBIs- V.Guerrero(3rd), H.Kendrick-2(9th), P.Polanco(1st)
STOLEN BASES- O.Cabrera(1st), T.Murphy(1st)
SACRIFICE HITS- O.Cabrera
SACRIFICE FLIES- V.Guerrero
WALKS- J.Rivera, V.Guerrero-2, M.Napoli, M.Izturis, M.Ordonez, C.Monroe,
       S.Casey
STRIKE OUTS- J.Rivera, V.Guerrero-2, G.Anderson-2, T.Murphy, M.Napoli-2,
             C.Granderson, I.Rodriguez, M.Ordonez-2, C.Guillen, M.Stairs,
             C.Monroe, B.Inge
GIDP- A.Gomez, C.Monroe
2-out RBI- H.Kendrick-2, P.Polanco
RLISP 2-out- B.Inge-2, M.Ordonez, R.Quinlan-2, H.Kendrick, P.Polanco, T.Murphy,
             I.Rodriguez
TEAM RISP- Angels: 1 for 7  Tigers: 1 for 11
WEB GEMS- Top 3rd: Curtis Granderson robbed Vladimir Guerrero of an extra base hit.
 
In an entertaining game at Comerica Park the final score was the Los
Angeles(AL) Angels 4, the Detroit Tigers 1.
 
John Lackey(1-0) earned his pay with a solid performance for Los Angeles(AL).
He went 7 innings surrendering 9 hits and 2 walks lowering his ERA to 3.95.
Despite losing, Detroit out-hit Los Angeles(AL) 11 to 6.  
 
Francisco Rodriguez earned the save, his 2nd.  Kenny Rogers(0-1) was charged
with the loss.  He surrendered 4 hits and 4 walks in 4 and 2/3 innings.

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Figgins-E-3B, Cabrera-F, Rivera-P, Guerrero-K
BOT 1- Granderson-G, Polanco-G, Rodriguez-Si, Ordonez-K
TOP 2- Anderson-F, Kendrick-G, Quinlan-Si, Napoli-G
BOT 2- Guillen-G, Stairs-K, Monroe-Do, Casey-W, Inge-G
TOP 3- Izturis-W, Figgins-Si, Cabrera-Sac, Rivera-E-2B, Guerrero-SF
       Anderson-K
BOT 3- Granderson-G, Polanco-Si, Rodriguez-G, Ordonez-FO
TOP 4- Kendrick-G, Quinlan-G, Napoli-W, Izturis-G
BOT 4- Guillen-F, Stairs-Si, Monroe-K, Casey-Si, Inge-L
TOP 5- Figgins-G, Cabrera-Si, Rivera-W, Guerrero-W, Anderson-K, Kendrick-Si
       Quinlan-F
BOT 5- Granderson-F, Polanco-F, Rodriguez-Si, Ordonez-K
TOP 6- Napoli-K, Izturis-Si, Figgins-P, Cabrera-F
BOT 6- Guillen-K, Stairs-Si, Monroe-G-DP
TOP 7- Rivera-G, Guerrero-K, Anderson-Si, SB(Murphy), Kendrick-G
BOT 7- Casey-FO, Inge-Do, Granderson-K, Polanco-G
TOP 8- Quinlan-G, Napoli-K, Izturis-F
BOT 8- Rodriguez-Si, Ordonez-W, Guillen-Force, Gomez-G-DP
TOP 9- Figgins-F, Cabrera-E-LF, SB(Cabrera), Rivera-K, Guerrero-IW
       Murphy-K
BOT 9- Monroe-W, Casey-Si, Inge-K, Granderson-Force, Polanco-Si, Rodriguez-K
 

 DATE VIS  R  H  E  HOME R  H  E INN  WIN                   LOSS
----- ------------  ------------ ---  --------------------  -------------------
10/ 4 LAA  7 12  0  DEA  6 10  0 11   H.Carrasco (1-0)      F.Rodney (0-1)
10/ 5 LAA  3  8  0  DEA  4  9  0      J.Verlander (1-0)     K.Escobar (0-1)
10/ 7 DEA  4  5  1  LAA  2  1  2      J.Bonderman (1-0)     E.Santana (0-1)
10/ 8 DEA  2  7  1  LAA  8 12  0      J.Weaver - (1-0)      N.Robertson (0-1)
10/10 LAA  4  6  0  DEA  1 11  3      J.Lackey (1-0)        K.Rogers (0-1)