2006 MLB Playoffs, NLCS Game #7: LA @ Hou.

 October 20, 2006

  The Los Angeles Dodgers are headed to the World Series! The Dodgers won Game 7 of the NLCS tonight by defeating the Houston Astros 6-2. Brad Penny pitched a fine game for LA going 6 2/3 innings, striking out 10 and allowing 1 run. He got the Win and Takashi Saito, the 4th reliever used by LA, got the Save. Roy Oswalt took the Loss for Houston.

  Both teams scored a run in the 1st inning. Wilson Betemit homered for LA in the 2nd and the Dodgers added single runs in the 4th and 6th for a 4-2 lead. Houston scored a run in the bottom of the 8th to make it 4-2 but LA got that run back and more by adding 2 in the top of the 9th. Saito came on to pitch the bottom of the 9th and set the side down in order. 

  The Los Angeles Dodgers win the NL Pennant and will play the Minnesota Twins in the 2006 World Series. Both teams were Wild Card winners in their respective leagues. 

BOXSCORE: 2006 Los Angeles(NL) Dodgers At 2006 Houston Astros      10/20/2006
 
  Dodgers            AB  R  H RBI AVG     Astros             AB  R  H RBI AVG
  K.Lofton CF         4  1  1  0 .205     W.Taveras CF        4  1  1  0 .226  
  R.Furcal SS         5  1  4  0 .302     C.Burke 2B          4  0  1  1 .400  
  N.Garciaparra 1B    5  0  1  2 .222     L.Scott LF          4  1  1  0 .415  
  J.Drew RF           2  2  1  0 .425     L.Berkman RF        3  0  1  1 .229  
  J.Kent 2B           4  0  2  0 .368     M.Ensberg 3B        4  0  1  0 .214  
  A.Ethier LF         5  0  1  1 .205     M.Lamb 1B           4  0  0  0 .225  
  W.Betemit 3B        4  1  1  1 .242     B.Ausmus C          2  0  1  0 .279  
  R.Martin C          4  0  1  1 .286   E-O.Palmeiro PH       1  0  0  0 .417  
  B.Penny P           3  0  0  0 .000     A.Everett SS        4  0  1  0 .231  
  J.Beimel P          0  0  0  0 ----     R.Oswalt P          1  0  0  0 .333  
  A.Sele P            0  0  0  0 ----     B.Backe P           0  0  0  0 ----  
  H.Kuo P             0  0  0  0 ----   A-A.Huff PH           0  0  0  0 .286  
C-O.Saenz PH          1  0  1  0 .417   B-C.Biggio PH         1  0  0  0 .149  
D-M.Kemp PR           0  1  0  0 .000     C.Qualls P          0  0  0  0 ----  
  T.Saito P           0  0  0  0 ----     D.Wheeler P         0  0  0  0 ----  
                                          T.Miller P          0  0  0  0 ----  
                                        F-E.Bruntlett PH      1  0  0  0 .200  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      37  6 13  5                 Totals      33  2  7  2
 
A-Pinch Hit For Backe In 7th Inning
B-Pinch Hit For Huff In 7th Inning
C-Pinch Hit For Kuo In 9th Inning
D-Pinch Ran For Saenz In 9th Inning
E-Pinch Hit For Ausmus In 9th Inning
F-Pinch Hit For Miller In 9th Inning
 
Dodgers......... 1 1 0  1 0 1  0 0 2  -  6 13  0
Astros.......... 1 0 0  0 0 0  0 1 0  -  2  7  1
 
Dodgers (7-3)            IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
B.Penny WIN(1-1)          6 2/3   5   1   1   1  10   0 102   2.41
J.Beimel HOLD(5th)        0 1/3   0   0   0   0   0   0   4   2.08
A.Sele                    0 1/3   2   1   1   0   1   0   9   2.08
H.Kuo HOLD(1st)           0 2/3   0   0   0   1   2   0  12   0.00
T.Saito                   1       0   0   0   0   0   0  11   2.89
Totals                    9       7   2   2   2  13   0
 
Astros (6-6)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
R.Oswalt LOSS(2-2)        6 1/3   9   4   3   2   2   1 115   3.08
B.Backe                   0 2/3   0   0   0   1   0   0   6   4.91
C.Qualls                  1 1/3   2   2   2   0   1   0  21   3.86
D.Wheeler                 0       1   0   0   0   0   0   5   1.80
T.Miller                  0 2/3   1   0   0   1   0   0  12   1.64
Totals                    9      13   6   5   4   3   1
 
ATTENDANCE- 37,566 DATE- Friday, October 20th 2006 TIME- Night WEATHER- Average
UMPIRES- Mark Carlson, John Hirschbeck, Wally Bell, Cb Bucknor
T- 3:07
LEFT ON BASE- Dodgers: 9  Astros: 7
DOUBLE PLAYS- Dodgers: 0  Astros: 2
ERRORS- L.Scott
DOUBLES- K.Lofton(1st), N.Garciaparra(1st), W.Taveras(2nd), L.Scott(5th)
HOME RUNS- W.Betemit(2nd)
RBIs- N.Garciaparra-2(5th), A.Ethier(5th), W.Betemit(4th), R.Martin(4th),
      C.Burke(2nd), L.Berkman(3rd)
SACRIFICE HITS- K.Lofton, R.Oswalt
WALKS- J.Drew-3, J.Kent, L.Berkman, B.Ausmus
STRIKE OUTS- K.Lofton, W.Betemit-2, W.Taveras, C.Burke-2, L.Scott-2,
             M.Ensberg-3, M.Lamb-2, A.Everett-2, R.Oswalt
GIDP- J.Drew, A.Ethier
2-out RBI- L.Berkman, W.Betemit, R.Martin
RLISP 2-out- W.Taveras-2, R.Martin, B.Penny, J.Kent, M.Lamb
TEAM RISP- Dodgers: 5 for 12  Astros: 2 for 5
 
Rafael Furcal had 4 hits and Brad Penny struck out 10 batters as the Los
Angeles(NL) Dodgers defeated the Houston Astros by the score of 6 to 2 at
Minute Maid Field.
 
Penny(1-1) earned his pay with a solid performance for Los Angeles(NL).  He
was reached for 5 hits and 1 walk in 6 and 2/3 innings lowering his ERA to
2.41.  Houston was out-hit by Los Angeles(NL), 13 hits to 7.  
 
Roy Oswalt(2-2) was given the loss.  He was unable to control the Los
Angeles(NL) offense and allowed 9 hits and 2 walks in 6 and 1/3 innings.
 
Penny, when asked about his 10 strikeout performance noted, 'The important
thing is that we won, if I get 20 and we lose, what good does it do our team?
But, on the other hand, since we won it feels great!'

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

2006 MLB Playoffs, NLCS Game #6: LA @ HOU.

 October 19, 2006

   J.D. Drew helped keep the Los Angeles Dodgers alive in the 2006 NLCS by having a big night at the plate against the Houston Astros. Facing elimination in Game 6, Drew hit for the cycle in the Dodgers 14 inning 11-9 victory. He was 5 for 7 in the game with 2 homeruns, 3 RBI and scored 4 runs. 

   Houston grabbed an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the 1st. LA came right back with 2 runs in the 2nd and 3 in the 3rd. Both teams scored runs in bunches during the game and heading into the 8th inning Houston led 8-7. In the top of the 8th Andre Either hit his first homerun of the postseason, tying the game at 8. After all that scoring, neither team could push a run across the plate for the next 5 innings. Kenny Lofton, who has been struggling at the plate, led off the 14th with a triple. Rafael Furcal doubled him home and two batters later Drew hit his 2nd homer of the game, a 2-run shot, for an 11-8 Dodger lead. Houston wouldn't go down quietly in the bottom of the 14th, scoring a run and bringing the tying run to the plate with 1 away. But LA reliever Giovanni Carrara got the last 2 outs for the Win. 

   Both teams emptied their benches and most of their bullpens in the game. The deciding Game 7 will be played tomorrow with Roy Oswalt going for Houston and Brad Penny for LA.

  

BOXSCORE: 2006 Los Angeles(NL) Dodgers At 2006 Houston Astros      10/19/2006
 
  Dodgers            AB  R  H RBI AVG     Astros             AB  R  H RBI AVG
  K.Lofton CF         7  1  1  0 .200     C.Biggio 2B         8  0  0  1 .152  
  R.Furcal SS         7  2  2  1 .237     W.Taveras CF        7  0  2  0 .224  
  N.Garciaparra 1B    7  1  1  2 .225     L.Berkman RF,1B     5  1  2  0 .222  
  J.Drew RF           7  4  5  3 .421     M.Ensberg 3B        6  1  0  0 .211  
  O.Saenz 3B          3  2  2  3 .364     M.Lamb 1B           3  1  1  0 .250  
C-W.Betemit PH,3B     4  0  1  0 .241   H-J.Lane PH,RF        3  0  0  0 .000  
  J.Kent 2B           4  0  3  0 .353     L.Scott LF          7  3  4  2 .432  
  A.Sele P            0  0  0  0 ----     B.Ausmus C          5  2  2  1 .268  
  J.Beimel P          0  0  0  0 ----     A.Everett SS        7  1  3  4 .229  
I-J.Loney PH          1  0  0  0 .000     A.Pettitte P        0  0  0  0 .333  
  H.Kuo P             0  0  0  0 ----     B.Backe P           0  0  0  0 ----  
  T.Saito P           0  0  0  0 ----   A-O.Palmeiro PH       1  0  0  0 .455  
L-M.Anderson PH,2B    2  0  1  0 .250     R.Springer P        0  0  0  0 ----  
  A.Ethier LF         7  1  2  1 .206     C.Qualls P          0  0  0  0 ----  
  R.Martin C          4  0  2  0 .290   B-A.Huff PH           1  0  1  1 .286  
F-M.Kemp PR           0  0  0  0 .000     D.Wheeler P         0  0  0  0 ----  
G-D.Navarro C         3  0  0  0 .000   E-E.Bruntlett PH      1  0  0  0 .222  
  C.Billingsley P     3  0  0  0 .000     T.Miller P          0  0  0  0 ----  
  J.Broxton P         0  0  0  0 .000   J-C.Burke PH          1  0  0  0 .455  
D-R.Martinez 2B       3  0  0  0 .250     C.Sampson P         0  0  0  0 ----  
  G.Carrara P         0  0  0  0 ----   K-E.Munson PH         1  0  0  0 .000  
                                          F.Nieve P           0  0  0  0 .000  
                                        M-R.Oswalt PH         1  0  0  0 .375  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      62 11 20 10                 Totals      57  9 15  9
 
A-Pinch Hit For Backe In 4th Inning
B-Pinch Hit For Qualls In 6th Inning
C-Pinch Hit For Saenz In 7th Inning
D-Subbed Defensively (2B) For Broxton In 7th Inning
E-Pinch Hit For Wheeler In 7th Inning
F-Pinch Ran For Martin In 8th Inning
G-Subbed Defensively (C ) For Kemp In 8th Inning
H-Pinch Hit For Lamb In 9th Inning
I-Pinch Hit For Beimel In 10th Inning
J-Pinch Hit For Miller In 10th Inning
K-Pinch Hit For Sampson In 12th Inning
L-Pinch Hit For Saito In 13th Inning
M-Pinch Hit For Nieve In 14th Inning
 
Dodgers......... 0 2 3  0 2 0  0 1 0  0 0 0  0 3 - 11 20  1
Astros.......... 2 0 0  0 0 3  3 0 0  0 0 0  0 1 -  9 15  1
 
Dodgers (6-3)            IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
C.Billingsle              5       5   5   3   4   2   0 102   4.24
J.Broxton HOLD(5th)       1 2/3   4   3   3   0   1   0  26   4.35
A.Sele BS(1st)            1 1/3   2   0   0   0   0   0  20   0.00
J.Beimel                  1       1   0   0   0   1   0  12   2.25
H.Kuo                     0 2/3   1   0   0   1   1   0  13   0.00
T.Saito                   2 1/3   0   0   0   0   3   0  21   3.24
G.Carrara WIN(1-0)        2       2   1   1   1   2   0  39   1.93
Totals                   14      15   9   7   6  10   0
 
Astros (6-5)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
A.Pettitte                2 1/3   6   5   5   0   0   2  51   6.39
B.Backe                   1 2/3   1   0   0   0   1   0  19   6.00
R.Springer                0 2/3   3   2   2   0   0   1  17   3.86
C.Qualls                  1 1/3   1   0   0   0   1   0  12   2.61
D.Wheeler                 1       1   0   0   0   1   0  11   1.80
T.Miller BS(1st)          3       2   1   1   0   3   1  35   1.74
C.Sampson                 2       0   0   0   0   1   0  21   0.00
F.Nieve LOSS(0-3)         2       6   3   3   0   2   1  45  11.74
Totals                   14      20  11  11   0   9   5
 
ATTENDANCE- 36,785 DATE- Thursday, October 19th 2006 TIME- Night WEATHER- Good
UMPIRES- Marty Foster, Bill Welke, Tim McClelland, Fieldin Culbreth
T- 4:37
LEFT ON BASE- Dodgers: 9  Astros:13
DOUBLE PLAYS- Dodgers: 1  Astros: 0
ERRORS- R.Furcal, L.Berkman
DOUBLES- R.Furcal-2(2nd), J.Drew(1st), O.Saenz(2nd), J.Kent-2(3rd),
         A.Everett-2(3rd)
TRIPLES- K.Lofton(1st), J.Drew(1st)
HOME RUNS- N.Garciaparra(1st), J.Drew-2(9th), O.Saenz(1st), A.Ethier(1st)
RBIs- R.Furcal(2nd), N.Garciaparra-2(3rd), J.Drew-3(18th), O.Saenz-3(5th),
      A.Ethier(4th), C.Biggio(3rd), L.Scott-2(6th), B.Ausmus(2nd),
      A.Everett-4(8th), A.Huff(2nd)
STOLEN BASES- W.Taveras(6th), L.Berkman(1st)
WALKS- L.Berkman-2, M.Lamb, B.Ausmus-2, A.Pettitte
HIT BY PITCH- M.Ensberg
STRIKE OUTS- R.Furcal, N.Garciaparra-3, J.Drew, W.Betemit, M.Anderson,
             D.Navarro, C.Billingsley, C.Biggio-2, L.Berkman, M.Lamb, J.Lane-3,
             B.Ausmus, C.Burke, E.Munson
GIDP- W.Taveras
2-out RBI- L.Scott-2, O.Saenz-2, B.Ausmus, A.Everett-2
RLISP 2-out- B.Ausmus-2, L.Berkman, A.Ethier-2, A.Everett, J.Kent, E.Bruntlett,
             M.Ensberg, J.Lane, D.Navarro, C.Biggio
TEAM RISP- Dodgers: 4 for 10  Astros: 6 for 15
 
Right fielder J.D. Drew hit for the cycle and had 3 RBI at Minute Maid Field
where the Los Angeles(NL) Dodgers beat the Houston Astros in 14 innings by
the score of 11 to 9.
 
Both teams had scored 8 runs after nine full innings. Los Angeles(NL) won it
in the 14th inning.  Kenny Lofton started the inning off right when he
tripled.  Rafael Furcal came next and he doubled knocking in a run.  Nomar
Garciaparra was a strikeout victim, unable to help out.  Drew stepped in and
he blasted a two-run home run.  Los Angeles(NL) lit up the scoreboard in the
3rd inning when they had 3 runs on 4 hits and the 14th inning which saw them
plate 3 runs on 5 hits.  For the game Los Angeles(NL) out-hit Houston 20 to
15.  
 
Giovanni Carrara(1-0) went 2 innings allowing 1 run for the victory. Fernando
Nieve(0-3) was charged with the loss in relief.  He was knocked around pretty
good, giving up 3 runs in 2 innings.  

CONDENSED PLAY LOG
TOP 1- Lofton-G, Furcal-L, Garciaparra-P
BOT 1- Biggio-P, Taveras-F, Berkman-Si, Ensberg-E-SS, Lamb-W, Scott-Si
       Ausmus-G
TOP 2- Drew-Tr, Saenz-Do+E-RF, Kent-Si, Ethier-L, Martin-Force, Billingsley-Force
BOT 2- Everett-G, Pettitte-W, Biggio-K, Taveras-Si, Berkman-F
TOP 3- Lofton-G, Furcal-Do, Garciaparra-HR, Drew-HR, Saenz-G, Kent-Do
       Ethier-P
BOT 3- Ensberg-HBP, Lamb-K, Scott-F, Ausmus-W, Everett-L
TOP 4- Martin-F, Billingsley-K, Lofton-F
BOT 4- Palmeiro-G, Biggio-L, Taveras-G
TOP 5- Furcal-L, Garciaparra-P, Drew-Si, Saenz-HR, Kent-Do, Ethier-G
BOT 5- Berkman-G, Ensberg-G, Lamb-F
TOP 6- Martin-Si, Billingsley-Force, Lofton-FO, Furcal-K
BOT 6- Scott-Si, Ausmus-W, Everett-Do, Huff-Si, Biggio-Force, Taveras-G-DP
TOP 7- Garciaparra-K, Drew-Do, Betemit-F, Kent-G
BOT 7- Berkman-K, Ensberg-F, Lamb-Si, Scott-Si, Ausmus-Si, Everett-Do
       Bruntlett-L
TOP 8- Ethier-HR, Martin-Si, Martinez-F, Lofton-F, Furcal-F
BOT 8- Biggio-F, Taveras-F, Berkman-Si, Ensberg-L
TOP 9- Garciaparra-P, Drew-K, Betemit-K
BOT 9- Lane-K, Scott-G, Ausmus-Si, Everett-G
TOP 10- Loney-G, Ethier-G, Navarro-K
BOT 10- Burke-K, Biggio-G, Taveras-Si, SB(Taveras), Berkman-IW, Ensberg-G
TOP 11- Martinez-G, Lofton-G, Furcal-G
BOT 11- Lane-K, Scott-G, Ausmus-K
TOP 12- Garciaparra-K, Drew-F, Betemit-G
BOT 12- Everett-L, Munson-K, Biggio-G
TOP 13- Anderson-Si, Ethier-F, Navarro-Force, Martinez-G
BOT 13- Taveras-G, Berkman-W, SB(Berkman), Ensberg-G, Lane-K
TOP 14- Lofton-Tr, Furcal-Do, Garciaparra-K, Drew-HR, Betemit-Si, Anderson-K
        Ethier-Si, Navarro-G
BOT 14- Scott-Si, Ausmus-G, Everett-Si, Oswalt-G, Biggio-K
 

 

2006 MLB Playoffs, ALCS Game #6: Min. @ LA

 October 19, 2006

  The Minnesota Twins are headed to the World Series! It was a wild Game 6 in the ALCS at Angels Stadium in LA. When the smoke cleared, the Twins had defeated the Los Angeles Angels 10-9. Jason Kubel had a big night for Minnesota driving in 5 runs. 

   LA took the lead in the bottom of the 1st on a Vlad Guerrero 2-run homer. Minnesota came right back in the top of the 2nd scoring 4 times on 2-run homers from Torri Hunter and Kubel. LA evened things up at 4 in the bottom of the 2nd and then took the lead with 2 more runs in the 3rd. After scoring single runs in the 4th and 5th the Angels had what looked like a comfortable 8-4 lead. But Minnesota had other ideas. The Twins scored twice in the 6th before erupting for 4 runs in the 8th. LA had brought in Francisco Rogriguez in the 8th to hold the 8-6 lead but he wasn't very effective and ended up with the Loss. Juan Rivera homered in the bottom of the 8th to close the gap to 1, 10-9. Joe Nathan came on in relief after Rivera's homer and closed the door on LA getting the Save. Pat Neshek, the 5th of 6 pitchers used by the Twins, got the Win.

  Many had questioned Minnesota's chances in the postseason mostly due to their lack of quality starting pitching. But they got good enough pitching to back their potent hitting throughout the playoffs. The Wild Card Minnesota Twins win the AL Pennant and will represent the league in the 2006 World Series.

BOXSCORE: 2006 Minnesota Twins At 2006 Los Angeles(AL) Angels      10/19/2006
 
  Twins              AB  R  H RBI AVG     Angels             AB  R  H RBI AVG
  L.Castillo 2B       5  0  1  2 .289     C.Figgins CF        5  0  1  1 .217  
  N.Punto 3B          5  0  3  0 .227     O.Cabrera SS        5  0  0  0 .310  
  J.Mauer C           5  0  1  0 .404     J.Rivera LF         5  3  3  1 .295  
  M.Cuddyer RF        5  2  2  0 .364     V.Guerrero RF       5  1  4  3 .333  
  J.Morneau 1B        3  2  1  0 .231     G.Anderson DH       5  1  2  0 .295  
  T.Hunter CF         4  2  2  2 .214     R.Quinlan 1B        4  1  1  1 .280  
  J.Tyner LF          3  2  1  0 .370   A-D.Erstad 1B         0  0  0  0 .000  
B-L.Ford LF           0  0  0  01.000   C-T.Murphy PR         0  0  0  0 .000  
  J.Kubel DH          3  2  2  5 .212     M.Izturis 3B        5  1  1  0 .306  
  J.Bartlett SS       2  0  0  1 .257     M.Napoli C          4  2  2  2 .208  
                                          A.Kennedy 2B        5  0  2  1 .222  
                     -- -- -- ---                            -- -- -- ---      
         Totals      35 10 13 10                 Totals      43  9 16  9
 
A-Subbed Defensively (1B) For Quinlan In 8th Inning
B-Subbed Defensively (LF) For Tyner In 8th Inning
C-Pinch Ran For Erstad In 9th Inning
 
Twins........... 0 4 0  0 0 2  0 4 0  - 10 13  0
Angels.......... 2 2 2  1 1 0  0 1 0  -  9 16  1
 
Twins (7-4)              IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
B.Radke                   2 1/3   8   6   6   0   2   2  53   9.53
G.Perkins                 1       2   1   1   1   0   0  29   9.00
J.Rincon                  1 1/3   3   1   1   0   1   0  28   5.40
M.Guerrier                0 2/3   1   0   0   0   0   0  11   4.05
P.Neshek WIN(1-0)         2 1/3   1   1   1   0   3   1  30   4.70
J.Nathan SAVE(4th)        1 1/3   1   0   0   0   3   0  22   1.08
Totals                    9      16   9   9   1   9   3
 
Angels (5-6)             IP       H   R  ER  BB  SO  HR  PC    ERA
E.Santana                 5 1/3   8   6   6   3   3   2  87   4.19
J.Saunders HOLD(1st)      0 1/3   1   0   0   0   0   0   5   0.00
K.Gregg HOLD(1st)         0 2/3   1   0   0   0   0   0  15   0.00
S.Shields HOLD(1st)       0 2/3   1   1   1   0   0   0   5   9.00
F.Rodriguez L(0-1) H(1st) 0 1/3   1   3   2   2   0   0  16   5.06
H.Carrasco BS(1st)        1 2/3   1   0   0   0   0   0  22   0.00
Totals                    9      13  10   9   5   3   2
 
ATTENDANCE- 44,346 DATE- Thursday, October 19th 2006 TIME- Night WEATHER- Good
UMPIRES- Kerwin Danley, Jim Reynolds, Tim Welke, Gary Cederstrom
T- 3:52
LEFT ON BASE- Twins: 4  Angels: 9
DOUBLE PLAYS- Twins: 0  Angels: 3
ERRORS- J.Rivera
DOUBLES- M.Cuddyer(5th), J.Morneau(3rd), J.Rivera(4th), G.Anderson(3rd),
         R.Quinlan(1st), M.Napoli(3rd), A.Kennedy(1st)
HOME RUNS- T.Hunter(1st), J.Kubel(2nd), J.Rivera(4th), V.Guerrero(2nd),
           M.Napoli(1st)
RBIs- L.Castillo-2(2nd), T.Hunter-2(5th), J.Kubel-5(12th), J.Bartlett(6th),
      C.Figgins(3rd), J.Rivera(6th), V.Guerrero-3(9th), R.Quinlan(3rd),
      M.Napoli-2(4th), A.Kennedy(1st)
STOLEN BASES- C.Figgins(2nd)
SACRIFICE FLIES- J.Bartlett
WALKS- J.Morneau-2, J.Tyner, J.Kubel, J.Bartlett, M.Napoli
HIT BY PITCH- D.Erstad
STRIKE OUTS- M.Cuddyer-2, J.Morneau, O.Cabrera, G.Anderson-2, R.Quinlan-2,
             M.Izturis, M.Napoli-2, A.Kennedy
GIDP- J.Mauer, T.Hunter
2-out RBI- V.Guerrero-2, A.Kennedy, C.Figgins, J.Kubel-2, L.Castillo-2,
           J.Rivera
RLISP 2-out- J.Rivera, C.Figgins, R.Quinlan, J.Mauer, O.Cabrera, N.Punto,
             A.Kennedy
TEAM RISP- Twins: 4 for 8  Angels: 4 for 15
 
Designated hitter Jason Kubel went deep and had 5 RBI at Angels Stadium where
the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles(AL) Angels by the score of 10 to
9.
 
Kubel provided much of the offense.  He lifted one out of the park for a two
run home run in the 2nd inning and smacked a single bringing home two
baserunners in the 6th inning.  Los Angeles(AL) scored in 6 different
innings, but their shaky pitching kept them from victory.  
 
Pat Neshek(1-0) went 2 and 1/3 innings allowing 1 run for the victory. Joe
Nathan recorded the save, his 4th.  Francisco Rodriguez(0-1) suffered the
loss in relief.  

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

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