Thursday, October 06, 2005
BEST OF THREE
So, you've seen the first two games. You know what happened. Mike Mussina manhandled us in Game 1, and Bartolo struggled before getting into a groove in the third. Game 2 brought a typical John Lackey-vs-the-Yankees start, where he pitched well enough to keep us in the game, but was far from dominant. The Yankees' patient batters don't bit on his slurve, meaning he walks mor guys than he ought. But he avoided the big inning and the Angels were in perfect position to take advantage of the dregs of the Yankee bullpen. Gordon and Rivera were not factors, and as long as that's the case, the Angels are in good shape.
Friday will bring us The Wyrd vs. The Ugly. The best thing about facing Randy Johnson is that Steve Finley will be out of the lineup. The Unit's still good, though he ain't quite what he was. It will be up to Paul Byrd to keep the Yankee sluggers off balance, allowing us a chance to expose the Al Letiers and Scott Proctors of the world.
So, you've seen the first two games. You know what happened. Mike Mussina manhandled us in Game 1, and Bartolo struggled before getting into a groove in the third. Game 2 brought a typical John Lackey-vs-the-Yankees start, where he pitched well enough to keep us in the game, but was far from dominant. The Yankees' patient batters don't bit on his slurve, meaning he walks mor guys than he ought. But he avoided the big inning and the Angels were in perfect position to take advantage of the dregs of the Yankee bullpen. Gordon and Rivera were not factors, and as long as that's the case, the Angels are in good shape.
Friday will bring us The Wyrd vs. The Ugly. The best thing about facing Randy Johnson is that Steve Finley will be out of the lineup. The Unit's still good, though he ain't quite what he was. It will be up to Paul Byrd to keep the Yankee sluggers off balance, allowing us a chance to expose the Al Letiers and Scott Proctors of the world.
Comments:
I agree with you. The Angels have done well against Johnson this season. It should be interesting, but I am not too scared of him. It seems like Yankees fans still think it is 2001.
And check out my site for a review from the Section 221 of last night's game.
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And check out my site for a review from the Section 221 of last night's game.
