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  1. CaliforniaRaisin
    You're sure because of what? I think his problem was strictly rushing back from a broken wrist. All baseball players will go through rough stretches where mental struggles play a role. Derrek Lee included. Glendon Rusch is the same. All Mark Prior did was admit it. If he wasn't affected by his poor play, something would be wrong. Rough stretches? Yes. Rough years? No. There have been many,many people questioning Prior's heart and mental state from game 6 thru today. Maybe they're right or maybe they're wrong. But I believe Prior admitted to it last year, as well. I hope they were questioning it when Mark came back earlier than expected from a broken elbow last season.
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    Since July 21st, Rafael Dolis has had 5 appearances: 12.2 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 3.55 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, .178 BAA, 16 Ks, 3 BBs. Mark Pawelek was reinserted into Boise's starting rotation on July 16th and has had 6 starts since. In that time, he's pitched in 28.1 innings: 5 ER, 19 H, 1.59 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, .184 BAA, 27 Ks, 8 BBs, 5 HBPs. Since July 14th, Mitch Atkins has made 5 starts: 28 IP, 4 ER, 19 H, 1.33 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, .190 BAA, 22 Ks, 9 BBs.
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    Probable Starters: Iowa: LHP Sean Marshall (rehab; 0-1, 6.00 ERA) @ RHP T. Buchholz (0-2, 6.75 ERA) West Tenn: LHP Issac Pavlik (1-0, 1.89 ERA) vs. LHP Sean Thompson (5-9, 3.46 ERA) Daytona: RHP Justin Berg (6-6, 4.50 ERA) Peoria: RHP Mitch Atkins (11-3, 2.41 ERA) @ RHP Marwin Vega (4-8, 5.74 ERA) Boise: LHP Mark Pawelek (2-4, 2.66 ERA, 40.2 IP, 35/16, 11 HBP, 1.23 WHIP) Mesa: RHP Rafael Dolis (0-1, 7.71 ERA) *Take Mesa's probable starter with a grain of salt as they shuffle their pitchers around with frequency. Marshall: 3 IP, 2/5, 2.33 WHIP Pavlik: 19 IP, 13/6, 1.05 WHIP Berg: 102 IP, 77/47, 1.54 WHIP Atkins: 119.2 IP, 105/47, 1.18 WHIP Pawelek: 40.2 IP, 35/16, 1.23 WHIP Dolis: 21 IP, 28/14, 1.81 WHIP
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    No prob, and thanks to a bunch of others who do the same (Flames24Rulz, Jon, Serena, texascub, and others who I might have forgotten) plus everything Outshined does. ------- Mesa loses 2-0. Cuevas-Novas went the last 3 innings, giving up a solo inside-the-park HR. His final line was 3 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K. The Scottsdale Giants' starting pitcher, Manuel Cabeza (insert a joke about Felix Foot and Manuel Head here), went 7 one-hit innings with 6 Ks. The Cubs managed just 3 hits overall - the one by Rosario to break up the no-hitter, along with one by Valerio Heredia and one by Carlos Perez. Drew Rundle is 0 for 4 with 3 Ks (but reached on the first strikeout, via the ol' strikeout wild pitch). Cliff Andersen went 0 for 3 with just one strikeout.
  5. CaliforniaRaisin
    You're sure because of what? I think his problem was strictly rushing back from a broken wrist. All baseball players will go through rough stretches where mental struggles play a role. Derrek Lee included. Glendon Rusch is the same. All Mark Prior did was admit it. If he wasn't affected by his poor play, something would be wrong.
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    Thanks, KC. I saw him pitch last spring and thought he was great. :(
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    Lisandro Rosario breaks up the no-no with a 1-out single to CF in the 6th! Mesa down 1-0 in the bottom of the 6th. Greibal Cuevas-Novas is now in to reliever Parker.
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    You ruined my 11-straight post streak, though. :( Mesa is now down 1-0 after 5, and are being no-hit. Parker: 5 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K.
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    A lot of this stemmed from yesterday when, in the 4th inning, Padilla (he's sure making a reputation for himself this season) buzzed Vlad and then beaned Rivera after a Vlad homered. Padilla and Showalter were ejected. In the 8th, Vlad was buzzed again, by Littleton and wasn't ejected, which upset the Angels greatly. There was some thought that the Angels might retaliate today when there were no warnings, specifically from Adam Kennedy who said they might do something in today's game. It's been going on longer than that, Eaton got thrown out in the first inning last week in Anaheim for throwing behind Juan Rivera after giving up a 3-run homer. True enough, it's actually gone back to last year. The Angels also had a brawl with the A's earlier this season. Only the Mariners left...
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    Peoria wins it 9-5 to snap a 7-game losing streak.
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    A lot of this stemmed from yesterday. Yesterday, in the 4th inning, Padilla (he's sure making a reputation for himself this season) buzzed Vlad and then beaned Rivera after a Vlad homered. Padilla and Showalter were ejected. In the 8th, Vlad was buzzed again, by Littleton and wasn't ejected, which upset the Angels greatly. There was some thought that the Angels might retaliate today when there were no warnings, specifically from Adam Kennedy who said they might do something in today's game.
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    Ryan Lilly goes yard in the top of the 8th. Peoria leads it 9-5 in the top of the 9th.
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    Peoria has come back to take an 8-5 lead in the 8th, thanks to a 2-run 6th inning and a 2-run 7th inning. Rayborn has been impressive in relief with 2 shutout and hitless innings and 5 Ks. Mesa and Scottsdale are scoreless in the 5th. Mesa is being no-hit thus far...
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    Iowa loses 6-3. Wilton Chavez gets the loss. Felix Foot finishes 2 for 5 with the HR and double. West Tenn wins it 4-1! Daytona wins it 5-4 in 12 innings!
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    Ryan Harvey crushes a hanging breaking ball for a solo HR! The D-Cubs lead it 5-4, with 1 out in the top of the 12th.
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    Round Rock jumps ahead 6-3 in the bottom of the 8th and they are still batting. One run is charged to Chavez, two to Mac Suzuki. West Tenn still up 4-1 in the bottom of the 8th. Holdzkom has been great in relief, with 3 shutout and hitless innings and 5 Ks. Sarasota loads the bases with 1 out in the 11th, but Daytona gets out of the jam with 2 straight strikeouts. We go to the 12th, still tied at 4. Peoria is now down 5-4 in the 6th. Joel Santo's final line: 5 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 5 K. Mesa and Scottsdale are scorless after 2.
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    Because the pitchers are young and for some reason many people can't get to the point to criticize young pitchers, especially if one is named Prior. Most are likely being more critical of an organizational philosophy rather than a player(s). Especially when the player you brought into question has been hit w/numerous injuries, I can see how someone value the potential organizational lapse more than one player. If you blame Prior, then you have to blame Lee. Lee has never admitted to some of the problems being mental. I'm sure Lee has had problems that are mental, unless he's not human. I don't follow.
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    Why does Dusty hate Murton again? Because he gave Murton some rest when Murton started slumping in June? Because he cut back on Murton's playing time? Maybe the fact that Murton isn't playing everyday is what's helping him. He's certainly been hitting a lot better since he's gotten more rest. Maybe with this being Murton's first full year in the majors, some time off helps him. Nah. Dusty hates the kid. I'm not sayin that I love everything Dusty does, but some of the bashing is just silly. Murton played from April through November last season (playing in the AFL). It'd be very disconcerting (and probably not true) to see Matt tired in June after such a long 2005 season.
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    Iowa ties it up at 3 thanks to an Augie Ojeda RBI double in the top of the 6th inning. Wade Miller's sixth: On a 1-0 count, Alan Zinter flies out to CF. On a 1-1 count, Hector Gimenez fouls out to first base. On an 0-1 count, Eric Bruntlett triples to RF. On a 2-2 count, Charlton Jimerson lines out to second base. 13 pitches, 9 strikes, 0 R, 1 H. Wilton Chavez is coming in for Wade Miller for the bottom of the 7th. In the bottom of the 7th, Iowa and Round Rock are tied at 3. Wade Miller's final line: 6 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 7 K, 90 pitches (58 strikes). ----- West Tenn leads it 4-1 after 6. Daytona and Sarasota are tied at 4 in the top of the 10th. Peoria leads it 4-3 in the 5th. They regained the lead when Ryan Lilly scored in the top of the 5th on a double play. Taylor Parker gets the start for Mesa. They're just under way.
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    Apparently Joe McEwing OWNS Wade Miller (3 for 3, 2 HRs, 1 double). Wade Miller's fifth: On a 1-2 count, Jesse Garcia doubles to CF. On an 0-1 count, Matt Albers sacrifice bunts out, 1-4. Jesse Garcia to third. On a 3-2 pitch, Brian Gordon strikes out swinging. On a 2-0 pitch, Joe McEwing hits a 2-run homerun to LF. On a 3-1 pitch, Brooks Conrad singles to RF. Conrad is out attempting to advance to second, 9-6. 21 pitches, 12 strikes, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 K. After 5, Round Rock leads it 3-2. Wade Miller: 5 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 7 K, 77 pitches (49 strikes). Felix Foot is 2 for 3 with a HR and a double. ------------ After 5, West Tenn leads Mobile 4-1. Shaver is done, his final line: 5 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K. After 8, Daytona and Sarasota are still tied at 4. After 4, Peoria and Wisconsin are tied at 3, as Wisconsin has scored single runs in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of Joel Santo. Santo: 4 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K.
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    West Tenn up 4-1 in the 4th inning. Chris Shaver: 4 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K. Sarasota loads the bases in the bottom of the 7th, but Hunton gets out of it. Daytona and Sarasota tied at 4. Peoria is up 3-2 in the middle of the 3rd.
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    Wade Miller's first: On an 0-1 pitch, Mike Rodriguez pops out to SS. One out. On an 0-1 pitch, Joe McEwing hits a homerun to LF. On an 0-1 pitch, Brooks Conrad hits an IF single to second base. On a 3-1 pitch, Alan Zinter fouls out to third base. Two outs. On a 3-1 pitch, Hector Gimenez walks. On 1-2 pitch, Eric Bruntlett is called out on strikes. 20 pitches, 12 strikes, 1 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K Wade Miller's second: On an 0-2 count, Charlton Jimerson strikes out looking. On an 0-1 count, Jesse Garcia flies out to RF. On an 0-2 count, Matt Albers strikes out swinging. 8 pitches, 8 strikes, 0 R, 0 H, 2 Ks. Wade Miller's third: On the first pitch of the AB, Mike Rodriguez bunt grounds out, 1-3. On a 2-0 count, Joe McEwing doubles to LF. On a 1-2 count, Brooks Conrad strikes out swinging. On a 3-1 count, Alan Zinter flies out to CF. 14 pitches, 8 strikes, 0 R, 1 H, 1 K Wade Miller's fourth: On a 3-2 count, Hector Gimenez strikes out swinging. On a 1-1 count, Eric Bruntlett flies out to RF. On a 1-2 count, Charlton Jimerson strikes out swinging. 13 pitches, 8 strikes, 0 R, 0 H, 2 K Iowa up 2-1 after 4. Wade Miller: 4 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 56 pitches (37 strikes)
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    Veal's sixth: Veal vs. Jarish: Ball 1. Ball 2. Fouled down the LF line. Strike 2 looking. Ball 3. Line double down the LF line. Jarish has all 3 hits against Veal. Veal vs. Garthwaite: Fouled back, strike 1. Popped up to CF. Veal vs. Piepkorn: Strike 1 swinging (fastball). Fouled back, 2 strikes. Ball 1 inside. Ball 2 in the dirt. Strike 3 swinging (fastball high)! Pitching change, Donnie Veal's night is over. The runner at second is his responsibility. Jon Hunton coming in... Hunton vs. Lawhorn: Strike 1. Single to RF, Jarish scores. Game tied at 4. Hunton gives up another single before getting out of the inning on a 5-3 grounder. Donnie's final line: 5.2 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 5 K, 94 pitches. After 6, the game is tied at 4.
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    Veal's fifth: Veal vs. Tiburcio: Ball 1. Strike 1 swinging. Deep flyout (approx 370') to left centerfield. Veal vs. Williams: Ball 1 outside (fastball). Strike 1 swinging. Strike 2 on the outside corner. Strike 3 swinging! Veal vs. Strait: Strike 1 looking. Ball 1 low and in. Ball 2 outside (fastball). Popped foul and out of play, strike 2. Fouled down the LF line. Flyout to deep LF, caught at the wall. 5 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 4 K, 81 pitches. Daytona leads 4-3 after 5 innings.
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