WS: Cardinals vs. Tigers

[UK1679666180]

My keys to the game:

 

Robertson's ability to change speeds as well as establishing the change-up on the corner. His FB will have to be well placed and can not become predictable with his patterns, especially on the 1st pitch.

 

Carpenter will have to get his curve over consistently, espec. against Monroe, I doubt he'll get a FB down the middle on the 1st pitch.

 

Offensively, Detroit will have to force Carpenter to throw FB in FB counts by not chasing the high FB or the curv low and away.

 

STL will be able to catch up to Robertson's FB and a RH'ed dominated line-up will eliminate Robertson's breaking ball unless Robertson does something he usually doesn't throw (backdoor curve).

[cubweiser03]

Carpenter is to good for the Tigers. Robertson isnt that strong, he started this year strong and finished like his real self. I expect to see the sub 4.5 pitcher rather than the sub 3.5 earlier this year.

 

I didnt know the Cards were as bad as the Cubs vs the lefties this year, they are pretty bad. Anyway they turn there luck tonight.

 

FREE TACOS!! Pujols takes Nate deeeeep.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Carpenter will have to get his curve over consistently, espec. against Monroe, I doubt he'll get a FB down the middle on the 1st pitch.

 

The Cards would be wise to not throw Monroe first pitch FBs anymore.

[UK1679666180]

Carpenter will have to get his curve over consistently, espec. against Monroe, I doubt he'll get a FB down the middle on the 1st pitch.

 

The Cards would be wise to not throw Monroe first pitch FBs anymore.

 

They can probably throw him FBs, just not down Broadway. He'll probably reach for one outside his hot zone, if Carpenter gives him a steady diet of curves in the 1st AB.

 

We'll see how disciplined Detroit is when they hit his curve, if they get out in front and roll over or drive it to the opp. field.

[cubweiser03]

What is this a three ring circus? Wheres the elephants? That music was a frickn joke.

[Soul]

I'll probably be flipping back and forth on this one.

 

Sorry baseball, but the Bulls are on Comcast and this is my first chance to check out the rookie sensation, Tyrus Thomas 8)

[baseball7897]

I am going to say the Cards will win this game tonight.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

I'll probably be flipping back and forth on this one.

 

Sorry baseball, but the Bulls are on Comcast and this is my first chance to check out the rookie sensation, Tyrus Thomas 8)

 

Lucky! I can't wait for the season to start...

[UK1679666180]

There it was Detroit not staying disciplined against the curve. Carpenter throwing a non FB first pitch to Monroe.

 

They have to show patience against not trying to hit that curve w/less than two strikes.

[UK1679666180]

Robertson did a good job with his cutter, he threw one change to Pujols.

[baseball7897]

Robertson did a good job with his cutter, he threw one change to Pujols.

 

I love the high fastball Robertson almost threw to the backstop.

[cubweiser03]

Tigers must want carpenter to pitch a CG.

[UK1679666180]

Carpenter is locating well, didn't have to use his curve, only 2 balls hit hard thru 2.

[UK1679666180]

Bell has been horrible behind the plate so far, his zone has been inconsistent.

[UK1679666180]

He hasn't thrown many curves for strikes, Detroit has to show some discipline and lay off of it as much as possible. Of course, he'll mix in his slider.

[sandberg23]

Any score?

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Well, no score through three.

[UK1679666180]

I'm not Fred, I don't give scores. :)

 

Robertson changing speeds well, hasn't used his change or slurve much, he might mix them in more as the game wears or hold the change for Pujols.

[sandberg23]

I'm not Fred, I don't give scores. :)

 

:club:

 

I guess I should thank Vance, then. :)

[radarluv1]

pujols GR double, 2nd and 3rd no outs.

[UK1679666180]

Pujols is amazing.

[Guest]

Pujols is amazing.

 

OVER-RATED

[UK1679666180]

Pujols is amazing.

 

OVER-RATED

 

(If you're serious) In what regard?

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Damn!

[Guest]

Pujols is amazing.

 

OVER-RATED

 

(If you're serious) In what regard?

 

lucky yankee hit (edmonds that is)