WS Game 3: STL @ TEX

[Tin Cup]

Kyle Lohse (R) vs Matt Harrison (L)

What are your thoughts?

I'll say if Nelson Cruz gets 5 ABs we will win this game. 4 or less and it's a tossup. Also we need to keep Pujols in check. I feel that the pitching edge if definitely with Texas tonight but we shall see.

[Tejastrue]

Kyle Lohse (R) vs Matt Harrison (L)

What are your thoughts?

I'll say if Nelson Cruz gets 5 ABs we will win this game. 4 or less and it's a tossup. Also we need to keep Pujols in check. I feel that the pitching edge if definitely with Texas tonight but we shall see.


Looking for a good outing from Harrison and our 3-5 hitters to have a big home series...I think we'll make the most of "home sweet home" :clap:

[orange machine]

Looking for a good outing from Harrison and our 3-5 hitters to have a big home series...I think we'll make the most of "home sweet home" :clap:

Rangers win 5-2 with Homers from Kinsler and Napoli. Harrison goes 7 innings with and Feliz shuts it down.

[grahampaw]

We are getting ready to head to the drive inn to watch tonights game on the big screen.

[Phil C]

We need to at least win two of the three games at home so GO RANGERS!

[Phil C]

It starts soon. Let's hope the Rangers keep up the great pitching and get those bats going tonight. Go Rangers!

[eagleqb_14]

i think the rangers can win it tonight!!!!!! LETS GO RANGERS!!!!!

[Tejastrue]

Nicely done Star Bangled Banner to open with. Let's play some baseball...:clap:

[Txbroadcaster]

I wish Wash would have DH'd Hamilton.

[eagleqb_14]

Game time baby

[Txbroadcaster]

I think alot of people forget STL gets to hit at this park as well

[eagleqb_14]

1-0 cards yikes this early?

[Tejastrue]

Harrison has some jitters..he'll settle down..very early...

[Txbroadcaster]

Harrison has some jitters..he'll settle down..very early...


I thought he threw well..he cutter was just left up and over the plate.

[Tejastrue]

I think alot of people forget STL gets to hit at this park as well

Who has forgotten?? It's still our ballpark.

[Txbroadcaster]

Who has forgotten?? It's still our ballpark.


Just all the talk of well now back in Texas the Rangers will score ..and yes they will..but STL has a line up built for this style of park as well

[Tin Cup]

Just remember the Rangers can put up a crooked number quicker than anyone. I feel like we can hit this guy tonight

[Phil C]

Just remember the Rangers can put up a crooked number quicker than anyone. I feel like we can hit this guy tonight

I hope you are right. This is not a good start though. Plus that second out called strike on the full count was sure close and I am not sure it really hit the corner. Not looking good. :(

[Farmersfan]

Just all the talk of well now back in Texas the Rangers will score ..and yes they will..but STL has a line up built for this style of park as well



Why do the Ranger hitters stand and watch first pitch strikes so much? Are they instructed by Washington to take the first pitch? The opposing pitchers act they know this and groove straight fast balls right down the middle.

[Tejastrue]

Just all the talk of well now back in Texas the Rangers will score ..and yes they will..but STL has a line up built for this style of park as well

Good point...we still have to prove we can score more than a couple of runs per game in the WS...

[Tin Cup]

The Cardinals are way better right now than people realize. I feel like it's up to the Rangers to go win it and not hope for them to lose it. We just have to see this pitcher and we will start hitting the ball.

[eagleqb_14]

We believe

[Tin Cup]

Why do the Ranger hitters stand and watch first pitch strikes so much? Are they instructed by Washington to take the first pitch? The opposing pitchers act they know this and groove straight fast balls right down the middle.

This isn't uncommon when you haven't seen a guy before. Teams that are hitting the ball well are extremely aggressive. Teams that are struggling a bit need to see a few pitches first

[Phil C]

This game today and tomorrow are must wins for the Rangers or the series is over. With Carpenter looming in game 5 most experts predict a win for the Cardinals in that game (myself including). If the series goes back to St. Louis there is no way the Rangers can win if they are down 3 to 2.

[Farmersfan]

The Rangers must start hitting this guy. The more confidence he gets the harder it's going to get.

[Emerson1]

FF already in meltdown mode. Nice.

[Tin Cup]

Mark it down: Here comes our offense

[Phil C]

Mark it down: Here comes our offense

I hope you are right. We need to get our bats going within the next two innings.

[Saggy Aggie]

lol nvm

[Tin Cup]

That was actually a good inning. Torrealba inches away, Hamilton looked a lot stronger. I like how this game is going so far. Just need Harrison to give us a chance and we will start delivering.

[Tejastrue]

lol nvm

I saw it....:smoker: care to share some of that stuff :D...

[Roughneck93]

Horrible call.

[Txbroadcaster]

Horrible call.


Worse execution by Kins

[Tin Cup]

Horrible throw but how did he miss that call. Changes the inning completely.

[Txbroadcaster]

game real close to being out of hand

[Phil C]

This game and series is lost now. No way the Rangers can pull it out tonight. I guess I won't get to see a Texas team win the World Series in my lifetime which is probably starting to be the sentiment by some of you posters in your twenties. :(

[Txbroadcaster]

wow just wow

[ExScoop]

Rangers have another hill to climb-Will have to rally back again-Seems they always get behind-At least have 6 more innngs left

[Tin Cup]

This looks just like the inning we had against the Tigers. You get a call and then boom

[Phil C]

The Astros got swept in their only chance in the World Series. The Rangers got whipped 4-1 by the Giants last year and this year are going to blow another chance and may not even get to go back to St. Louis. :(

[Txbroadcaster]

Rangers CAN come back if they keep it at 5-0..not sure they will..bats are just silent right now

[Tejastrue]

This game and series is lost now. No way the Rangers can pull it out tonight. I guess I won't get to see a Texas team win the World Series in my lifetime which is probably starting to be the sentiment by some of you posters in your twenties. :(


:confused: you gotta be kinding me Phil...

[Tejastrue]

Worse execution by Kins

Agreed...

[Tin Cup]

I won't change the channel. I've seen 5 runs in 6 innings many a time.

Let's Go Rangers!!!

[Txbroadcaster]

Can we thread ban Phil please...sorry Phil, your schtick gets old at times.

[pirate4state]

Hope that is the last bad inning we see out of the Rangers this series!

[Txbroadcaster]

Hope that is the last bad inning we see out of the Rangers this series!

i am calling it now..Rangers chip away..will be 5-3 in 8th..Adams will shut down Cards then Rangers get 4 to go ahead 7-5 and Adams gets a WS win

[ExScoop]

Guess it's going to be one run at a time

[Roughneck93]

Well there's a start!

[Tin Cup]

True fans know what can still happen. This game and series isn't over

[ExScoop]

Wow-a 2-run shot-

[pirate4state]

Can we thread ban Phil please...sorry Phil, your schtick gets old at times.'

only if we can thread ban you when you take the opposite side of an arguement just cause lol

[pirate4state]

i am calling it now..Rangers chip away..will be 5-3 in 8th..Adams will shut down Cards then Rangers get 4 to go ahead 7-5 and Adams gets a WS win lol you are about 4 innings late ;) we will welcome ANOTHER Adams WS win though ;)

[Txbroadcaster]

lol you are about 4 innings late ;) we will welcome ANOTHER Adams WS win though ;)

I never said it was his FIRST WS win..I just said he gets a WS win

[Tin Cup]

If we don't score again this inning at least we got the crowd back.

I've always said GREAT teams can overcome bad calls. Let's see if the 2011 Rangers are GREAT.

[pirate4state]

I never said it was his FIRST WS win..I just said he gets a WS win shaddup! :taunt:

[Txbroadcaster]

argh..why send Napoli..easiest throw for LF is down the line..oh well back in it

[pirate4state]

that's gonna leave a mark! ugh

[ExScoop]

Close play at the plate-Should have been 5-4

[Tin Cup]

That was actually a good inning. Torrealba inches away, Hamilton looked a lot stronger. I like how this game is going so far. Just need Harrison to give us a chance and we will start delivering.


Close play at the plate-Should have been 5-4

Very bad slide by Napoli going towards the tag. Now the pitching has to help out. Let's go D!

[Txbroadcaster]

and just like that two Cardinals on no outs

[Txbroadcaster]

you basically took all the greatness of the bottom of 4th and killed it

[Roughneck93]

Wow!!

[ExScoop]

Now the pitching is going south

[Tin Cup]

you basically took all the greatness of the bottom of 4th and killed it

That's what walks are good for. First team to 10 wins lol

[Txbroadcaster]

[QUOTE=Tin Cup;1624069]That's what walks are good for. First team to 10 wins lol[/QUOTE

will be tough..Cards bullpen has been as good as the Rangers bullpen

[Tejastrue]

[QUOTE=Tin Cup;1624069]That's what walks are good for. First team to 10 wins lol[/QUOTE

will be tough..Cards bullpen has been as good as the Rangers bullpen

Let's hope they're as good as Feldman was this inning...

[Tin Cup]

We might see 3 or 4 more homeruns this game. Especially if we go to our "B" team bullpen. We can hit any pitcher they have.

[Txbroadcaster]

We might see 3 or 4 more homeruns this game. Especially if we go to our "B" team bullpen. We can hit any pitcher they have.

only problem is..winds are now blowing in..hopefully it ont kill airstream

[Farmersfan]

FF already in meltdown mode. Nice.




See, if you would just pay attention instead being an ass you might learn something. I've watched enough in my life to understand when things are on the verge of going south.............

[Tin Cup]

The wind in and towards left field swirl and provide downwind to right

[Txbroadcaster]

This is why no matter win or lose tonight or series, I love this team..alot of teams would pack it in and play for tomorrow.

[Tin Cup]

Crooked number time. Let's Go Rangers! Boomstick baby!

[Tin Cup]

This is why no matter win or lose tonight or series, I love this team..alot of teams would pack it in and play for tomorrow.

Could not agree more. We are never out of a game. We don't win em all but there is a lot of fight in our guys. In my opinion, it starts at the top with Nolan and crew.

[Tin Cup]

Very entertaining baseball game. I will like it even better if we score one more run than them.

[Tejastrue]

Captain pop-up Kinsler...I like him I just wish that he would learn to level out that swing...Back in the game again. Let's go Rangers...

[Roughneck93]

Need a quick inning here, no runs!

[Txbroadcaster]

Need a quick inning here, no runs!

well yea..would have been nice

[Txbroadcaster]

So now our strength is becoming our weakness...wow

[Tin Cup]

So now our strength is becoming our weakness...wow

Welcome to the Ballpark. Pitchers are gun-shy to say the least. Every mistake is punished. No pitcher is safe in Texas. For either team

[Roughneck93]

Need a quick inning here, no runs!Yikes!!

[ExScoop]

Looks like 3s are wild

[Phil C]

We got our bats going but so did they. That doesn't win the series. Rangers are not going to pull this one out. The series is lost. :(

[Tin Cup]

That was simply amazing. I saw Brad Lidge flashbacks

[Txbroadcaster]

Again all the talk about the Rangers coming home and hitting in their park..so is STL and they have almost as many weapons as Texas...going to be a crazy series here

[lbjacj]

WOW! 17 runs scored with 3 more innings to go.

[Roughneck93]

That was simply amazing. I saw Brad Lidge flashbacksYes, that came to mind as soon as he hit it.

[Tin Cup]

I know what you are saying txb but I will take our lineup over any other in the bigs

[Tejastrue]

We got our bats going but so did they. That doesn't win the series. Rangers are not going to pull this one out. The series is lost. :(

Go away....

[Txbroadcaster]

I know what you are saying txb but I will take our lineup over any other in the bigs

at this point it is not about taking our line up..I would to..but if STL can do like they did tonight and basically hold serve each inning they will win...The STL line up with Craig is basically a AL line up..big bashers

[Tejastrue]

at this point it is not about taking our line up..I would to..but if STL can do like they did tonight and basically hold serve each inning they will win...The STL line up with Craig is basically a AL line up..big bashers

Big problem has been our defense...yikes

[Txbroadcaster]

Big problem has been our defense...yikes

yep your right

[Txbroadcaster]

Bullpen spit the bit tonight..4 walks

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Change the catcher!

[Tin Cup]

Walks and errors are the worst. At least make them earn it don't give it. The entire feel of the game changed on this missed call at first. It shifter from defensive series to offensive. Unfortunately our bullpen sucked more tonight

[Txbroadcaster]

Walks and errors are the worst. At least make them earn it don't give it. The entire feel of the game changed on this missed call at first. It shifter from defensive series to offensive. Unfortunately our bullpen sucked more tonight

cant blame that call..Texas made it a two run game TWICE AFTER that call..the bullpen simply did not get it done

[Tin Cup]

cant blame that call..Texas made it a two run game TWICE AFTER that call..the bullpen simply did not get it done

I'm not blaming the call. I'm saying the call changed the style of game. Not that it cost us.

[Txbroadcaster]

I'm not blaming the call. I'm saying the call changed the style of game. Not that it cost us.

IMO the NAP play at the plate right now is what changed the game

[Tin Cup]

Unfortunately for the Rangers there has been something every inning to kill the momentum. Credit St. Louis for doing exactly what the should with 3 errors and 4 walks.

[Txbroadcaster]

Once agaon..STL has a AL line up...Texas has to take the next two games and I dont know if they can

[Tejastrue]

Tip your hat to Pujols..he's the real deal and has been for some time...:clap:

[orange machine]

Well this sucks

[SintonFan_inAustin]

All of a sudden they're hitting everything? Change the catcher!!!!

[Tin Cup]

Pujols is the best in the game. As I said in my very first post we have to keep him in check.

If my numbers are correct, we have not lol.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

dumb, throw that fan out!

[Roughneck93]

Pujols just joined some elite company.

[trojandad]

did i hear correctly? gentry for hamilton? im not near the game....

[Tejastrue]

did i hear correctly? gentry for hamilton? im not near the game....

Game over TD 16-7 St Louis..It was the Albert Pujols Invitational...

[trojandad]

Game over TD 16-7 St Louis..It was the Albert Pujols Invitational...

yea, i heard...pujols is THE man....maybe the rangers can sign him after he whips them single handedly....

i was just asking about hamilton to see if he was hurt or something, because i dont know about taking him out just because hes not hitting....thats your "babe ruth"....

[Phil C]

A disappointment but still the Rangers had a good season and great job by Mike Adams for them. Sinton is proud of him. No way Rangers can pull this series out and it may not even go to St. Louis.

[Txbroadcaster]

yea, i heard...pujols is THE man....maybe the rangers can sign him after he whips them single handedly....

i was just asking about hamilton to see if he was hurt or something, because i dont know about taking him out just because hes not hitting....thats your "babe ruth"....



at 16-7 you pull your "babe ruth" especially when he has a groin pull

[trojandad]

at 16-7 you pull your "babe ruth" especially when he has a groin pull

thats what i didnt know he had, hence my question "is he hurt?"...thanks much....

[GrTigers6]

A disappointment but still the Rangers had a good season and great job by Mike Adams for them. Sinton is proud of him. No way Rangers can pull this series out and it may not even go to St. Louis.What? are you kidding me? its 2-1, not 3-0 or even 3-2. This game will wake up the rangers and you will see a big offensive production tonight and better defensive play.
And dont forget Phil you gave up on Tech yesterday
"TD Oklahoma! It is 31 to 24 early in 4th.
Congratulations Texas Tech! You just blew a 31 to 7 lead and an opportunity to be the first team in 39 games to beat Oklahoma at home! Not many teams get that opportunity and you just blew it!":wave::D
The game tonight will tell if they are gonna rebound and win this thing or have a repeat of last year. Dont give up on them yet PhilC.