Baseball 2009

[Grace]

Brandon Inge and Shane Victorino, known in certain circles as Bran-Torino, are headed for the All Star Game next week.

"Bran-Torino" is now a joy ride.

Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge and Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino are your choices in the dramatic 2009 All-Star Game Sprint Final Vote, comeback survivors of the closest overall balloting in the history of a four-day event that decided the 33rd and final roster spots for the 80th All-Star Game on July 14 at Busch Stadium.

Fans smashed MLB.com Final Vote records and ultimately they decided on the two first-time All-Stars whose respective clubs forged a voting alliance after seeing Inge and Victorino in second place on the second day. The Tigers and Phillies called it "Bran-Torino" and those two words would become campaign fixtures.

It was the first time in Final Vote history that two players won after trailing in each of the first two voting updates. The alliance unquestionably mattered, as fans in Detroit voted heavily for Victorino and fans in Philadelphia did the same for Inge.

[Pam]

Vice President Biden and his wife are at the Phillies game right now. They are in the stands just like "ordinary folks" except they seem to be in the front row right behind home plate. Unfortunately the Phillies are taking a beating right now.

[Pam]

Well Biden stayed for the whole game and it's a good thing he did. THE PHILLIES SCORED FIVE RUNS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE NINTH TO WIN!

[Karen]

Don'cha love it when that happens?

[RICHARD]

Is Chris Berman possibly the most annoying sports talking head?

I usually tune in for the home run derby......I can't watch it.

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Pam,

JB has other things to do besides being the lucky charm for the Phiilies....

Sorry to burst you bubble.

[Grace]

I love baseball - I love all the stats.

Once again, the American League has won the All-Star Game. This was the shortest game (2 hours, 31 minutes) since 1988.

Did you know that in post-season play, Mariano Rivera has given up 10 runs in 117 1/3 innings? That's the equivalent of 10 runs in 13 complete games.

Did I mention - I love baseball?

[RICHARD]

Grace,

Settle down... there's half a season to go.

Every all-star game I remember Steve Garvey in his 'Dodger blue' helmet.

Somehow, he lost his equipment bag on the trip to the game, So they took a helmet and spray painted it a blue color that was so ghastly, it hurt.

That's my all-star memory?

[Grace]

And Roy Hallady, American League starting pitcher, misplaced his batting helmet tonight. Perhaps forgetting the game was in a National League park?

He ended up wearing Evan Longoria's helmet. The Rays logo was removed from the front, but you could see the #3 on the back

[RICHARD]

And Roy Hallady, American League starting pitcher, misplaced his batting helmet tonight. Perhaps forgetting the game was in a National League park?


He ended up wearing Evan Longoria's helmet. The Rays logo was removed from the front, but you could see the #3 on the back

Dang, I missed it!

[Pam]

At the risk of jinxing my guys, I have to say that I am getting sort of used to them winning.

[RICHARD]

At the risk of jinxing my guys, I have to say that I am getting sort of used to them winning.

I cannot accuse you of being a 'bandwagon' gal......you go on and on about your team.

Not quite rabid, but a fan, indeed!

[Pam]

Jayson Werth ROCKS! Slammed one at the bottom of the 13th inning for a three run ending!! 4-1 Phillies win! They are unstoppable! Richard I am bordering on rabid!

[RICHARD]

Jayson Werth ROCKS! Slammed one at the bottom of the 13th inning for a three run ending!! 4-1 Phillies win! They are unstoppable! Richard I am bordering on rabid!

Oh, took you this long to figure that out?

the Dodgers are doing a Man Ram bobblehead night.
Lovely......

[RICHARD]

Actually,
I thought about it and called in a favor.


I told Manny to hit a homer early so I could relax and watch something else on TV........I didn't want to wait until the 13th inning..

On bobblehead night and into the 'mannywood' section of the bleachers?




And what is with the number 13 lately?
Extra time for the Phils and two games that went to a 14-13 score tonight!

[Grace]

Mark Buehrle, Chicago White Sox, pitched the 18th perfect game in Major League history this afternoon!!

116 pitches, 76 strikes and a fantastic catch in center field for the 1so out of the 9th.

Buehrle had a no-hitter back in 2007.