Rangers ALDS Game 2 - LIVE GAME UPDATES

[slpybear the bullfan]

Please post 'em here!


Thanks,

Slpybear

[RoyceTTU]

What, you didn't like finding them on 3 threads :)

[RoyceTTU]

I'm excited, I have my stream going. I hope its another repeat of yesterday.

Going to be tough to get any work done.

[lostaussie]

3 up 3 down Rays coming up

[jockcity33]

what is the web address of the feed you are listening to?

[crzyjournalist03]

Originally posted by jockcity33
what is the web address of the feed you are listening to?

Try 1053thefan.com

It looks like they have it, although I can't stream from work so I'm not sure if it's really on or not.

[slpybear the bullfan]

Bottom of 2nd... no score.

[RoyceTTU]

I hope Hamilton isn't pushing it too hard, but either way, dang he's good

[bwdlionfan]

1-0 Rangers top of 3rd

[RoyceTTU]

Ouch, Sheilds is going to get an earful at the dugout. Botched pick off play get Texas a run.

[bwdlionfan]

Originally posted by RoyceTTU
Ouch, Sheilds is going to get an earful at the dugout. Botched pick off play get Texas a run.

He just fell down on a pitch and threw the pitch behind Michael Young.

Rangers have Elvis on 3rd with 2 outs.

[BullsFan]

Who scored? My gamewatching ability is spotty at best.

[RoyceTTU]

***, what was that, hahaha

[RoyceTTU]

Originally posted by BullsFan
Who scored? My gamewatching ability is spotty at best.

rangers 1-0


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[lostaussie]

Originally posted by BullsFan
Who scored? My gamewatching ability is spotty at best. treanor

[waterboy]

Matt Treanor scored from third on a throwing error by the pitcher. Texas leads 1-0 going to the bottom of the 3rd.

[RoyceTTU]

After Sheilds gets his Arse chewed on for a botched pick up play, he will get teased about falling down on his delivery, all in 1 single at bat.

I was hoping he would be rattled enough to give Hamilton a meatball to smash

[bwdlionfan]

Going to the 4th

1-0 Rangers

[slpybear the bullfan]

Ian Kinsler hits one out to make it 2-0 Rangers

[coach]

and that right there is why i cant stand ian kinsler

[slpybear the bullfan]

Originally posted by coach
and that right there is why i cant stand ian kinsler
The bobble at 2nd?

[Farmersfan]

I'm a little worried that the Rangers aren't hitting this Sheilds character more than they are. He has given up the most HRs in the MLB this season and comes into this game with a ERA over 5. The Rangerts should have chased him already!!!!

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by Farmersfan
I'm a little worried that the Rangers aren't hitting this Sheilds character more than they are. He has given up the most HRs in the MLB this season and comes into this game with a ERA over 5. The Rangerts should have chased him already!!!!

:doh: :doh: :doh:

[coach]

Originally posted by slpybear the bullfan
The bobble at 2nd?

yes

and farmersfan this is the playoffs...ill take 2 runs after 4 any day of the week

[coach]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
:doh: :doh: :doh:

aint gotta clue does he

[RoyceTTU]

Wilson's stuff is pretty good today. He should go deep into the innings since his pitch count is low.

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by RoyceTTU
Wilson's stuff is pretty good today. He should go deep into the innings since his pitch count is low.


if no problems he should at least get to 8..has 55 now..would like to see less K's more two pitch outs

[RoyceTTU]

nice, looks like sheilds is a gonner

[slpybear the bullfan]

Originally posted by coach
yes

and farmersfan this is the playoffs...ill take 2 runs after 4 any day of the week

absolutely.

[Maroon87]

3 run homer by Young. 5-0 Texas.

[RoyceTTU]

Yahtzee, Young with a 3 run jack!

5-0

[RoyceTTU]

And...Madden is "Out like a fat girl playing dodge ball"

[RoyceTTU]

The check swing interpretation is tough.....My view was always whether or not the wrist breaks. You know a batter is cutting lose if they roll the wrist. But that just my opinion.

I see why Madden was so mad

[coach]

rangers got lucky on that check swing call

[RoyceTTU]

Originally posted by coach
rangers got lucky on that check swing call

I agree, I was suprised madden didn't push it harder when it happened.

[Maroon87]

Originally posted by coach
rangers got lucky on that check swing call

That's exactly what could've happened to the Yankees last night.

[RoyceTTU]

Top of the 5th rangers up 6-0.

The Rays are excercising their bullpin regularly now.

[Farmersfan]

Much better offense for the Rangers now! Just keep it going Rangers!!!!

[RoyceTTU]

Originally posted by Farmersfan
Much better offense for the Rangers now! Just keep it going Rangers!!!!

Washington said he was going to let them have fun and swing away. They look like that's exactly what they are doing.

Plus its helping that the Rays pitchers are falling behind in the count early.

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
:doh: :doh: :doh: It's Romos fault!!

[Farmersfan]

Originally posted by LE Dad
It's Romos fault!!



Is Romo the James Sheilds of the NFL?????

15 game loser on the #1 team in the AL with a season ERA over 5. And the Rangers DID chase him the inning after I said they should have.........

[SintonFan_inAustin]

:mad:

no internet service driving back from Goliad! just pick it back up when Young hit the 3 run jack. What happen on the Kinsler hr that somebody said that is why they dont like Kinsler?

[RoyceTTU]

Runs: 4
Hits: 5
Errors: 0
- Rangers fifth.
- Treanor was hit by a pitch.
- Borbon grounded into fielder's choice, third baseman Longoria to shortstop Bartlett, Borbon to first, Treanor out.
- Andrus singled to left, Borbon to second.
- Qualls pitching.
- M.Young homered to center on a full count, Borbon scored, Andrus scored.
- J.Hamilton singled to right.
- Guerrero grounded into fielder's choice to second baseman S.Rodriguez unassisted, Guerrero to first, J.Hamilton out.
- N.Cruz singled to right, Guerrero to third.
- Kinsler singled to left, Guerrero scored, N.Cruz to second.
- Choate pitching.
- Moreland flied out to left fielder Crawford.


Bottom of 5th
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Errors: 0
- Rays fifth.
- W.Aybar flied out to right fielder N.Cruz.
- Shoppach walked on a full count.
- S.Rodriguez flied out to center fielder J.Hamilton.
- Jennings popped out to shortstop Andrus.


Top of 6th
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Errors: 0
- Rangers sixth.
- Wheeler pitching.
- Treanor struck out.
- Borbon struck out, catcher Shoppach to first baseman Zobrist.
- Andrus flied out to right fielder Jennings.


Bottom of 6th
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Errors: 0
- Rays sixth.
- Bartlett was hit by a pitch.
- B.Upton struck out.
- Crawford struck out.
- Longoria grounded out, third baseman M.Young to first baseman Moreland.


Top of 7th
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Errors: 0
- Rangers seventh.
- Niemann pitching.
- M.Young infield single to third.
- J.Hamilton flied into a double play, center fielder B.Upton to second baseman S.Rodriguez, M.Young out.
- Guerrero struck out.

[RoyceTTU]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
:mad:

no internet service driving back from Goliad! just pick it back up when Young hit the 3 run jack. What happen on the Kinsler hr that somebody said that is why they dont like Kinsler?

There you go, not sure why he didn't like Ian. I like him, he's good!

[RoyceTTU]

Other than Bartlett's single in the first, Wilson would have had a no-hitter going. Stuggling a bit now though.

[slpybear the bullfan]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
:mad:

no internet service driving back from Goliad! just pick it back up when Young hit the 3 run jack. What happen on the Kinsler hr that somebody said that is why they dont like Kinsler?

No, because he follows that up with a bobbled ball on second that allows a base runner.

[slpybear the bullfan]

That was a big pitch on 3-2 by CJ.


NICE!

[RoyceTTU]

- Zobrist walked on a full count.
- W.Aybar doubled to center, Zobrist to third.
- Shoppach struck out.


Rangers just brought in O'Day, 2 on 1 out

[RoyceTTU]

Originally posted by slpybear the bullfan
That was a big pitch on 3-2 by CJ.


NICE!

Yes it was, nice movement, tailed back for a strike. That was the 4th called 3rd strikeout that I had seen

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by Farmersfan
Is Romo the James Sheilds of the NFL?????

15 game loser on the #1 team in the AL with a season ERA over 5. And the Rangers DID chase him the inning after I said they should have.........


I think Madden chased him more than Texas did lol..if you have him on that short of a leash why even start him

[RoyceTTU]

7th inning has been going for 45 minutes seems like

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
I think Madden chased him more than Texas did lol..if you have him on that short of a leash why even start him Ranger ball park is more of a hr stadium so he was most likely thinking he would have better chance of keeping it in the ball park at Tropicana field. Thought they had strong pitching but it looks like they dont have a no.2 or no.3 pitcher. Sheilds is more of a no. 5 pitcher

[RoyceTTU]

HaHa, that was Anti-climatic

Rays leave 3 runners on-base, Rangers escape without harm

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
Ranger ball park is more of a hr stadium so he was most likely thinking he would have better chance of keeping it in the ball park at Tropicana field. Thought they had strong pitching but it looks like they dont have a no.2 or no.3 pitcher. Sheilds is more of a no. 5 pitcher

Ok I agree with WHY he started him..but if ur so quick to pull him you should have never started him.

And they have a #2 pitcher in Garza.

[slpybear the bullfan]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
Ok I agree with WHY he started him..but if ur so quick to pull him you should have never started him.

And they have a #2 pitcher in Garza.

The talk on the local stations is that Shields "away" record and performance is so atrocious that Madden was hoping that he might sneak out a good performance at the Trop and leave Garza for the first game in Arlington.

[DaHop72]

HELLO WIN COLUMN!!!!!!!!!
6-0 Rangers!!!!!!!

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by slpybear the bullfan
The talk on the local stations is that Shields "away" record and performance is so atrocious that Madden was hoping that he might sneak out a good performance at the Trop and leave Garza for the first game in Arlington.


Again I understand why they started him..I thought it was not a bad idea the minute the Rays announced the rotation

My point is if the trust is not there to even let him attempt to get out his FIRST jam of the game then dont start him.

I know the leash is shorter in play offs but IMO that was to short and yes I know the Rays have the best bullpen in the AL, but that is because their starters were one of the best at going deep into the games.

[DaHop72]

Originally posted by DaHop72
HELLO WIN COLUMN!!!!!!!!!
6-0 Rangers!!!!!!! Oooops, wrong information sent, top of 9th.:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by DaHop72
HELLO WIN COLUMN!!!!!!!!!
6-0 Rangers!!!!!!! not yet

i've seen a 7-0 ball game going to last inning and the other team tied it.

[slpybear the bullfan]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
Again I understand why they started him..I thought it was not a bad idea the minute the Rays announced the rotation

My point is if the trust is not there to even let him attempt to get out his FIRST jam of the game then dont start him.

I know the leash is shorter in play offs but IMO that was to short and yes I know the Rays have the best bullpen in the AL, but that is because their starters were one of the best at going deep into the games.

I think once Madden saw Shields losing it he was more than ready to let his mid relief pick up the pieces. The leash has to be shorter in the playoffs... and I am not sure if I remember Madden ever having a long one in October.

[RoyceTTU]

Hamilton looks bored, but having fun. Different team than we have seen in the past few years. I think its a good mix of Nolan's and Washington's guidance.

I believe the players really want to win for these guys.

[slpybear the bullfan]

Hello Win Column!

[DaHop72]

Originally posted by DaHop72
HELLO WIN COLUMN!!!!!!!!!
6-0 Rangers!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D

[RoyceTTU]

Nice, should be able to put it away in arlington

[Keith7]

Originally posted by slpybear the bullfan
Hello Win Column!

Hello Bandwagon fan!

[Bullaholic]

Originally posted by Keith7
Hello Bandwagon fan!

Are you a masochist who justs likes spankings? :D

Folks who support more than 1 team are Bandwagoners?

[Keith7]

Originally posted by Bullaholic
Are you a masochist who justs likes spankings? :D

Folks who support more than 1 team are Bandwagoners?

When you support one team when they are doing good, even go so far as to go to Rangers games in opposing team's gear, then change support to another team when they start winning.. Yes you are a bandwagon fan..

[Keith7]

For example.. If hell froze over and the cowgirls made the super bowl, you won't see me on here cheering for arlington.. That would make me a bandwagon fan.

[slpybear the bullfan]

Originally posted by Keith7
Hello Bandwagon fan!

You really crack me up Keith. Are you the czar who decrees who we can root for or like?

Or you out checking to see how many games I attended at Arlington this year?

Do you count threads and posts about teams?

Do you raid my closets to count T-Shirts?

LOL... Mayhap you should consider that you can't surmise everythng about someone from a few scattered posts on an internet forum. Otherwise, we would all know you are just a smug, youngish, know-it-all, who finds more joy in life taking it from others than actually demonstrating it in your own.

[TheStig]

Wow! I'm impressed with the Rangers. I hope they get the sweep.

[slpybear the bullfan]

Originally posted by Keith7
When you support one team when they are doing good, even go so far as to go to Rangers games in opposing team's gear, then change support to another team when they start winning.. Yes you are a bandwagon fan..

Umm... or you can support both.

[BullsFan]

I can vouch for slpy--he does support the Rangers and always has, with the sole exception being when the Rangers play the Sox. If I cheer for the Sox when they're not playing the Rangers, that doesn't make me a bandwagon Sox fan. It means the Sox are my secondary team. Seems like anyone who follows sports would understand how that works.

[Farmersfan]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
I think Madden chased him more than Texas did lol..if you have him on that short of a leash why even start him




It could have something to do with Shield's 1.25 ERA against the Rangers in his other game against them this season. Madden realized it wasn't going to be a repeat.

The great thing about this 2-0 lead for the Rangers is that Vlad and Hamilton are not hitting very good yet and they are still winning. If Vlad and Hamilton get hot it will be ON LIKE DONKEY KONG!!!!!!! :D

[RoyceTTU]

Originally posted by Farmersfan


The great thing about this 2-0 lead for the Rangers is that Vlad and Hamilton are not hitting very good yet and they are still winning. If Vlad and Hamilton get hot it will be ON LIKE DONKEY KONG!!!!!!! :D

Neither is doing terrible though. Both are 2-8 with 1 R and Vlad has an RBI. Definitely not up to par for either but in post season, that might be enough to keep them going if the others keep up their production.