Did Weaver pitch tonight? No? I was expecting the superiorly magical Carpenter to show up tonight, but instead we got a mere Muggle that we’d be pretty happy to see on the mound any other night. Just not on the night that Carp takes his turn.
Since I remember how Carp was at the end of September last year — tired and not mentally in the game (the blame was put on clinching within a reasonable time frame) — I won’t rant and rave. He did a reasonable job tonight but some extra rest wouldn’t kill him if we want him to be knocking off the opposition like Lord Voldemort (non-evildoing, of course). Although I do love that he got a hit and did a Jimmy impersonation after a strikeout. Really, if anyone can get that up on YouTube, I’d love it. For some reason, F-bombs of that intensity that manage to sneak past the ears of trained listeners are especially entertaining to my juvenile mind.
Most of the game was lost on me because of the Grey’s Anatomy premiere, but I did catch the fact that Wheeler came in to save the game for Houston, not Lidge. Snicker. However, I did catch that we got some freebies from Pettitte & Co. (balk, wild pitch, multiple errors), but the offense didn’t manufacture enough to compensate for the less-than-stellar pitching tonight. Riddikulus. [If only there was a Mulder reparo spell.] Say it with me: Just because the Astros gave us a run does not mean we should give them one (or a few) too. ‘Tis not better to give than receive, not when you’re looking to win the World Series.
Tomorrow is a new day, right? Please Marquis, don’t be Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans tomorrow night. Booger or Pear? Earwax or Cream Soda? Grass or Green Apple? [Actually, the grass is rather tasty...] You never know what flavor you’re gonna get.
Just because I’m all about boycotting and letting people know when & why you’re angry, I have to mention about a thousand Orioles fans. The great thing about this is that they all bought tickets to stage their revolt. However, it does add a bit of oomph to the “owners won’t spend money-owner claims fans don’t give money” argument.
In keeping with my avoidance of directly supporting the owners with my finances, I didn’t attempt to purchase postseason tickets for this year. I did enter the lottery under the guise that I could give my spot to a family friend, but I pretty much knew that was a lie. I didn’t win, and just as well I was in class when the tickets opened to the general public. I hope I feel better about the owners’ investment next year so that I can pay to attend some games. For the record, my conscience might be eased by re-signing Suppan…
Guess what? Betty has been scratched because he has “back spasms”. Yeah, right… Narveson is getting the start in his stead. It get curiouser and curiouser.
Hi Elle, it’s Scarlet the Cardinal from VEB. Just thought I’d let you know that a) I read your blog a lot, and like it very much, and b) if you have MLB.TV, click on the top of the sixth inning. After Carp strikes out, you can hear him yell “F*CK!” at the top of his lungs quite distinctly. ;)
Thanks a bunch, and I don’t have MLB.TV, but I’m thinking about buying a couple games as bribery for being productive with the homework. I suppose I could include that game and spend a few bucks for the giggles I’d get…