LIVE UPDATES - Rangers @ Yankees - Game 5

[Hornet Mom 2]

Couldn't wait till 3:00 to get this started! Let's go RANGERS! CJ vs. CC again!

[crzyjournalist03]

Same first 7 innings as Game 1, different 8th, and we should be good to go!

[marler1972]

I will be there....comon Rangers

[GrTigers6]

Originally posted by crzyjournalist03
Same first 7 innings as Game 1, different 8th, and we should be good to go! i will vote for that. :clap:

[marler1972]

Tickets on stub hub are really Cheap for todays game just bought one for 45 bucks second level 1st row section 232A almost the exact seat from mondays game.

[Keith7]

Originally posted by marler1972
Tickets on stub hub are really Cheap for todays game just bought one for 45 bucks second level 1st row section 232A almost the exact seat from mondays game.

hope you're in New York

[marler1972]

Originally posted by Keith7
hope you're in New York

Yep I am.....

[Keith7]

http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2010/10/20/gal_backpage_1020.jpg

[Bullaholic]

I like this by-line.....

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101019&content_id=15714498&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

[steers2]

ITS TIME!! Come on Rangers put em away

[bobcat1]

I'm at work but all of a sudden feeling ill..... cough cough:D

[Farmersfan]

Can't give the Yankees any breathing room! Just a little momentum and they could explode into a very dominating offensive team! I would prefer they end this thing today!!!!! Then everybody get some rest before meeting Giants/Phillies.

[BullBoy]

RANGERS!!!!

[orange machine]

Wth Josh Hamilton playing like an absolute beast you gotta like the Rangers chances. One more home run in this series and he will have the record for most dongs against the yanks in the post season ever at 5.

Put it on the booooaaarrd yes!!!!!

[MoveInDad]

Be an interesting game, lot of mental aspects to it... like how they bounce back just hours after getting whipped liked that. I think the Rangers will still be riding HIGH, while the Yanks won't have had time to get rid of the funk. For the record, I'm expecting the Rangers to lose, just I like I knew they were going down in the 5th inning last night ;)

[RoyceTTU]

So I have a question that I havn't found the answer.

CJ is pitching and his normal catcher is Treanor. With Molina hitting as well what do you do?

1. make CJ throw to Molina
2. save Molina for pinch hitting later in the game
3. bench Vlad and make Molina the DH(vlad was struggling until last game and became a monstor)

[steers2]

Originally posted by RoyceTTU
So I have a question that I havn't found the answer.

CJ is pitching and his normal catcher is Treanor. With Molina hitting as well what do you do?

1. make CJ throw to Molina
2. save Molina for pinch hitting later in the game
3. bench Vlad and make Molina the DH(vlad was struggling until last game and became a monstor)

I am not sure what i would do, but Treanor is starting

[SintonFan_inAustin]

so much for call in sick, they beat me to he punch! i had to come to Rice Consolidated still have one more job to do before heading back. anybody know if its on the radio. hope i get to see the celebration in time.

[pirate4state]

Anyone gonna keep us updated for those stuck at work? :D

[slpybear the bullfan]

We'll see what we can do!

[slpybear the bullfan]

Originally posted by pirate4state
Anyone gonna keep us updated for those stuck at work? :D

Everyone please pitch in on updates if they don't mind. I will note the title of the thread accordingly.

[RoyceTTU]

0-0
top of 2nd 1 out ranger have 1 OB

[RoyceTTU]

0-0 headed into the bottom of the 2nd. Rangers have left 2 On-base so far. CC stuff is decent but has already left two out over the plate the rangers hit. Just need to string a few of those together.

[RoyceTTU]

I'm out at 5:00 so here is my link for play by play.


Top of 1st
Runs: 0
Hits: 2
Errors: 0
- Rangers first.
- Andrus singled to center.
- M.Young grounded into a double play, shortstop Jeter to second baseman Cano to first baseman Berkman, Andrus out.
- J.Hamilton singled to right.
- Guerrero struck out.


Bottom of 1st
Runs: 0
Hits: 0
Errors: 0
- Yankees first.
- Jeter grounded out, shortstop Andrus to first baseman Moreland.
- Swisher lined out to center fielder J.Hamilton.
- Cano grounded out, second baseman Kinsler to first baseman Moreland.


Top of 2nd
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Errors: 0
- Rangers second.
- N.Cruz flied out to center fielder Granderson.
- Kinsler singled to center.
- Francoeur flied out to center fielder Granderson.
- Kinsler stole second.
- Treanor struck out.

Link (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/playbyplay?gameId=301020110)

[RoyceTTU]

Grrr,,,CJ just walked A-Rod with 0 outs

[RoyceTTU]

CJ is trying to blind the batters with his glove.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c9/CJ_Wilson_-_blue_glove.jpg

[slpybear the bullfan]

CJ needs to settle down.

[RoyceTTU]

I think Lance Berkman kinda looks like that kid from Family Guy.

FYI - Mike Maddox is visiting CJ. CJ just walked Berkman. 1 out runners on 1st and 2nd.

[RoyceTTU]

Originally posted by slpybear the bullfan
CJ needs to settle down.

yes sir, he needs to know he dosn't have to win it on his own

[slpybear the bullfan]

Yanks lead 1-0, Posada gets a ground ball in the gap and Arod scores.

[RoyceTTU]

Originally posted by slpybear the bullfan
Yanks lead 1-0, Posada gets a ground ball in the gap and Arod scores.

GRRR - I'm on a 2 minute time delay.

[RoyceTTU]

wow, if Treanor would of blocked the plate, it would of been a massive colision, but AROD would of been out.

[eagleqb_14]

not looking good

[Farmersfan]

I just turned on the game and it sounds like Wilson is throwing very poorly!!!!!! It also sounds like the other Rangers are making a lot of mistakes.

3-0 yankees right now!

[RoyceTTU]

holy cow don't know how to describe what all happened.

Single to right, over throw to third, over throw to home. 2 scored.

Rangers are very rattled.

3-0

[slpybear the bullfan]

Bad throws by Francoeur and Wilson allows two more score.

Yanks up 3-0, 1 out and one on.

[Farmersfan]

2 straight walks by CJ followed by 2 straight hits given up.

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by RoyceTTU
wow, if Treanor would of blocked the plate, it would of been a massive colision, but AROD would of been out.


If he blocks plate he does not get to the throw, it was up the line

[RoyceTTU]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
If he blocks plate he does not get to the throw, it was up the line

It would of been close, you might be right, he would of had to catch it up the line a bit.

[eagleqb_14]

wow

[RoyceTTU]

3-0 headed to the 3rd. Ouch, its okay though, CC stuff isn't perfect either.

[RoyceTTU]

Hits: 2
Errors: 1
- Yankees second.
- A.Rodriguez walked on four pitches.
- Thames popped out to second baseman Kinsler.
- Berkman walked on four pitches, A.Rodriguez to second.
- Posada singled to left, A.Rodriguez scored, Berkman to second.
- Granderson singled to right, Berkman scored, Posada to third.
- On error by right fielder Francoeur, Posada scored, Granderson to second.
- Gardner struck out.
- Jeter grounded out, shortstop Andrus to first baseman Moreland.

[eagleqb_14]

wow good hit elvis:clap:

[Phil C]

I told you all that the Yankee power would wake up. I wish I had been wrong though.

[RoyceTTU]

Who thinks the anouncer is an idiot for his explanation on why not to steal 3rd with 2 strikes?


Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Errors: 0
- Rangers third.
- Moreland struck out.
- Andrus infield single to third.
- M.Young grounded out, second baseman Cano to first baseman Berkman, Andrus to second.
- Andrus stole third.
- J.Hamilton lined out to shortstop Jeter.

[slpybear the bullfan]

Swisher goes yard... 4-0 yanks.

CJ is in trouble out there.

[Yoe_09]

blowout city here we come.

[RoyceTTU]

Originally posted by slpybear the bullfan
Swisher goes yard... 4-0 yanks.

CJ is in trouble out there.

ouch

[waterboy]

5-0......time to yank C.J.

[slpybear the bullfan]

Cano goes yard right behind him.

Back to back jacks... 5-0 yanks

Better get someone up quick.

[Txbroadcaster]

the only way I was worried about this series after last night was if the Yanks came out and scored a bunch of runs and got hot and they are doing that...not good

[coach]

yankees have us right where they want us

[eagleqb_14]

going to half to call this one early ballgame

[RoyceTTU]

Uh-Oh,,,,,somebody put a quarter in the carousel, CJ is throwing meatballs

[Bullaholic]

Some innings to go yet, but the tone for this one has definitely been set by the Yanks. hard to beat a team as good as they are 3 games in a row.

[RoyceTTU]

Still early, Texas is an emotional team. One good HR can get their attitude back on track.

[RoyceTTU]

Runs: 2
Hits: 2
Errors: 0
- Yankees third.
- Swisher homered to left on a 0-1 count.
- Cano homered to right on a 1-0 count.
- A.Rodriguez lined out to third baseman M.Young.
- Thames fouled out to second baseman Kinsler.
- Berkman flied out to right fielder Francoeur.

[RoyceTTU]

Yanks, 5 runs on 4 hits. Thats pretty effecient, even with 1 error

[RoyceTTU]

cruz, 1 out double

[RoyceTTU]

Ouch, Berckman going for a foul ball and slipped and hit his noggin. He didn't look happy

[RoyceTTU]

Originally posted by RoyceTTU
Ouch, Berckman going for a foul ball and slipped and hit his noggin. He didn't look happy

maybe just whip-lash, either way it looked like it hoovered

[Txbroadcaster]

Texas has one more hit than Yanks but no pressure hits yet

[eagles_victory]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
Texas has one more hit than Yanks but no pressure hits yet Hamilton and Francouer hit line shots just right at people. I feel like they are getting good at bats it just seems to be the Yankees day.

[coach]

Originally posted by RoyceTTU
Ouch, Berckman going for a foul ball and slipped and hit his noggin. He didn't look happy

he then smiled remembering he isnt a member of the most boring franchise in the majors anymore

[RoyceTTU]

Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Errors: 0
- Rangers fourth.
- Guerrero flied out to right fielder Swisher.
- N.Cruz doubled to center.
- Kinsler struck out.
- Francoeur grounded out, shortstop Jeter to first baseman Berkman.


Still 5-0 Yanks

[RoyceTTU]

another double off of CJ, yanks guy on 2nd with 0 outs

[RoyceTTU]

CJ breaking ball has 0 snap, he's just ossing it up there.

[Txbroadcaster]

CJ got into his old habit of trying to nibble..he is best when he does like Lee and goest after the batter..today he did not

[RoyceTTU]

Bottom of 4th
Runs: 0
Hits: 1
Errors: 0
- Yankees fourth.
- Posada doubled to left.
- Granderson flied out to center fielder J.Hamilton, Posada to third.
- Gardner struck out.
- Jeter grounded out, shortstop Andrus to first baseman Moreland.



5-0 headed to the top of the 5th

[slpybear the bullfan]

Treanor goes yard, Yanks lead cut to 5-1...

[RoyceTTU]

Treanor just went yard. I guess that answers my question on whether to start him.

[RoyceTTU]

moorland, 2 strike single. 0 out, runner on 1st

[RoyceTTU]

so... you would think after playing over 80 games at home this year, Berkman would know what spikes to wear.

[SintonPirateFan]

Originally posted by RoyceTTU
so... you would think after playing over 80 games at home this year, Berkman would know what spikes to wear.


well....for a lot of those 80 games, Houston was home.

[RoyceTTU]

Originally posted by SintonPirateFan
well....for a lot of those 80 games, Houston was home.

fair enough,,,but I'm sure this isn't his first few times on this field.

[RoyceTTU]

Top of 5th
Runs: 1
Hits: 3
Errors: 0
- Rangers fifth.
- Treanor homered to left on a 1-0 count.
- Moreland singled to center.
- Andrus struck out.
- M.Young singled to right, Moreland to second.
- J.Hamilton grounded into a double play, second baseman Cano to shortstop Jeter to first baseman Berkman, M.Young out.





Okay, i'm out of here, somebody else can update. You all have a good night.

[Maroon87]

Originally posted by coach
he then smiled remembering he isnt a member of the most boring franchise in the majors anymore

I don't recall Berkman ever playing for Pittsburgh.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

yes! back home and bases loaded :)

[SintonFan_inAustin]

tks for updates, was hard to follow on radio with it cutting of and on.

[crzyjournalist03]

Uh-oh...Cruz is out with an injured hammy.

[eagleqb_14]

tough loss but were ok we get them at home

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Originally posted by crzyjournalist03
Uh-oh...Cruz is out with an injured hammy. ? i dozed off few times, what inning was it.

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by SintonFan_inAustin
? i dozed off few times, what inning was it. You weren't the only one! Seemed the Rangers were sleeping today. Sure was an inconsistent strike zone today.

[coach]

Originally posted by Maroon87
I don't recall Berkman ever playing for Pittsburgh.

with players like mcclutchen they are easily more exciting than the disastros

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by coach
with players like mcclutchen they are easily more exciting than the disastros


yea those 54 wins were so exciting this year lol

[Phil C]

I told you the Yankee power would wake up and with the refs instructed to be sure they win the Rangers are in trouble.

[BullsFan]

Cats like to play with their food sometimes. I'm just sayin'... ;)

[Necked]

I'd rather they win the clincher at home for the fans anyway. They still hit the ball well today, just didn't equate into runs...

[3afan]

good thing about the game 5 loss?

i have game 6 tix :D :thumbsup: :wave:

[RoyceTTU]

Originally posted by Necked
I'd rather they win the clincher at home for the fans anyway. They still hit the ball well today, just didn't equate into runs...


Thats the funny thing about baseball. Sometimes you can hit well and the ball just dosn't fall right. CJ struggled with command a bit which didn't help.

I think they will come out firing on Friday. It is a PrimeTime game(7 p.m.) so this will play into the Rangers favor. As a whole, they play much better in the evening at home than they do during the game.

[Farmersfan]

Although I understand that it is really, really tough to beat a team like the Yankees in 3 straight games I am very worried about this kind of loss! I don't fear the Yankees offense so much as I fear the Rangers inconsistency. The Yankees were teeing off on CJ's "High School" pitches tonight and yet the Rangers were still in this game dispite playing very poorly but they couldn't put together any hits! I know CC is a tough pitchers but it seemed the Rangers would stand and watch fastballs go by in the middle of the plate and then swing at pitches 2' out of the strike zone. This was a very, very bad offensive effort from our Rangers. I sure hope the Ranger players aren't buying into the "game 7 w/ Cliff Lee is a lock" thinking and have started to celebrate a little early.

[RoyceTTU]

Originally posted by crzyjournalist03
Uh-oh...Cruz is out with an injured hammy.

Sounds like Cruz will be back in the Lineup today. They havn't elaborated on how bad his hamstring is. He has had problems with that same muscle 2 times this year.

[Farmersfan]

Originally posted by RoyceTTU
Sounds like Cruz will be back in the Lineup today. They havn't elaborated on how bad his hamstring is. He has had problems with that same muscle 2 times this year.




Don't you mean tomorrow? Game 6 is in Dallas on Friday if I'm not mistaken..........

[RoyceTTU]

Originally posted by Farmersfan
Although I understand that it is really, really tough to beat a team like the Yankees in 3 straight games I am very worried about this kind of loss! I don't fear the Yankees offense so much as I fear the Rangers inconsistency. The Yankees were teeing off on CJ's "High School" pitches tonight and yet the Rangers were still in this game dispite playing very poorly but they couldn't put together any hits! I know CC is a tough pitchers but it seemed the Rangers would stand and watch fastballs go by in the middle of the plate and then swing at pitches 2' out of the strike zone. This was a very, very bad offensive effort from our Rangers. I sure hope the Ranger players aren't buying into the "game 7 w/ Cliff Lee is a lock" thinking and have started to celebrate a little early.

I sort of agree with parts of what you said. I do think the Rangers let off the throttle just a little. Yes CJ was throwing junk, he threw nothing like he did in game 1. I think with a good rear chewing and a slap in the rear he will throw better his next time out.

I think CC and the Yankee Pitching staff did just enough to win the game. They actually pitched really good when they got in a Jamb which was often. Seemed like everytime CC put somebody on base, he began throwing great pitches. Depending on the situation, pitches out of the strike zone, is favorable to the pitcher.

I just think the Yanks played a better ball game yesterday, nothing to worry about, coming home to a night game, the Rangers should be explosive. They are already hitting well, just need to straighten it out a bit.

[RoyceTTU]

Originally posted by Farmersfan
Don't you mean tomorrow? Game 6 is in Dallas on Friday if I'm not mistaken..........

Yep your right, typing today about a game yesterday leading up to a game tomorrow, I'm a bit lost and just finished my first cup of coffee. :D

[steers2]

Originally posted by Farmersfan
Don't you mean tomorrow? Game 6 is in Dallas on Friday if I'm not mistaken..........
You mean Arlington:)

[Farmersfan]

Originally posted by steers2
You mean Arlington:)



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