tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post8030604607946481258..comments2024-03-28T20:31:59.315-04:00Comments on The Heath Post: MLB Playoffs: Day FourGoHeathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-47396803151681098312019-10-07T20:12:38.485-04:002019-10-07T20:12:38.485-04:00And that's all from me for tonight.And that's all from me for tonight.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-90445861842387512382019-10-07T20:11:13.206-04:002019-10-07T20:11:13.206-04:00Four innings are in the books, and now the rain is...Four innings are in the books, and now the rain is pelting down. Still 1-1.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-52312829046003621692019-10-07T20:09:28.903-04:002019-10-07T20:09:28.903-04:00After weeks of dry weather, it is suddenly raining...After weeks of dry weather, it is suddenly raining at Nats Park. Still 1-1 in the bottom of the 4th.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-2459933538357194132019-10-07T19:49:58.549-04:002019-10-07T19:49:58.549-04:00The Dodgers escape any further harm (no one leaves...The Dodgers escape any further harm (no one leaves runners on third like the Nats) and the score is still 1-1 after 3.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-16663846970666972362019-10-07T19:41:51.389-04:002019-10-07T19:41:51.389-04:00In the bottom of the 3d, the Nats load the bases w...In the bottom of the 3d, the Nats load the bases with one out, Anthony Rendon hits a long fly to left, and the game is tied at 1.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-1519239152265193082019-10-07T19:17:44.539-04:002019-10-07T19:17:44.539-04:00Meanwhile, in Washington, the Dodgers lead the Nat...Meanwhile, in Washington, the Dodgers lead the Nats 1-0 after 2.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-79213815144267940222019-10-07T19:16:53.019-04:002019-10-07T19:16:53.019-04:00The Braves walk Goldschmidt. Ozuna is not called ...The Braves walk Goldschmidt. Ozuna is not called out on strikes this time -- his grounder forces Goldschmidt at second, and he just beats the throw at first. So now the Cards have men on first and third, there is one out, and Yadier Molina has a chance to win the game against Julio Teheran:<br /><br />Teheran v. Molina:<br /><br />Pitch 1: Molina hits a high fly to left. As soon as the ball is caught, Wong comes racing home from first, and the CARDINALS HAVE WON THE GAME 5 TO 4.<br /><br />The old hero, Yadier Molina, one of the last remaining Cardinals who played on the great Albert Pujols teams, knocks in the tying run and the winning run.<br /><br />What a great series this has been! The Cards and Braves will go to Atlanta for GAME FIVE.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-44569001555044414042019-10-07T19:11:23.382-04:002019-10-07T19:11:23.382-04:00Kolton Wong leads off the bottom of the 10th with ...Kolton Wong leads off the bottom of the 10th with a ground rule double to left.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-7122003352896887752019-10-07T19:08:10.408-04:002019-10-07T19:08:10.408-04:00In the top of the 10th, the Braves hit three long ...In the top of the 10th, the Braves hit three long fly balls, all of which are caught. So it is still 4-4 going into the bottom of the 10th.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-53897301736525967662019-10-07T19:00:28.428-04:002019-10-07T19:00:28.428-04:00Matt Wieters, pinch hitting, pops out to right. T...Matt Wieters, pinch hitting, pops out to right. Two outs and it's up to Dexter Fowler, the Cardinals' lead-off man. Fowler is 8 for his last 69, which is not good for a lead-off hitter. He's facing Shane Greene.<br /><br />Greene v. Fowler<br />Pitch 1: Ball high (1-0)<br />Mound visit<br />Pitch 2: Foul (1-1)<br />Pitch 3: Ball low (2-1)<br />Pitch 4: Foul (2-2)<br />Pitch 5: Ball way inside (3-2)<br />Pitch 6: Foul line drive to right (3-2)<br />Pitch 7: Swinging strike. Three outs. We head to extra innings.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-29336735225228303872019-10-07T18:53:11.280-04:002019-10-07T18:53:11.280-04:00Tommy Edman leads off the Cardinals' 9th with ...Tommy Edman leads off the Cardinals' 9th with a single. When Paul DeJong whangs a liner to right, Edman takes off for second. But Nick Markakis catches the ball. Now Edman is racing back to the bag so he won't get doubled off. But then Markakis's throw goes wild, so Edman trots back to second. One out. Man on second.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-68866742889934507112019-10-07T18:46:46.234-04:002019-10-07T18:46:46.234-04:00Meanwhile, in Natstown, Scherzer gives up a first-...Meanwhile, in Natstown, Scherzer gives up a first-inning home run to Justin Turner. Nats trail 1-0.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-80910960658029909712019-10-07T18:45:39.678-04:002019-10-07T18:45:39.678-04:00Donaldson flies out to left, and Martinez has surv...Donaldson flies out to left, and Martinez has survived the 9th. The game is still tied at 4, and the Cardinals have a chance to win it in their last at-bat.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-88251736668360239552019-10-07T18:44:33.680-04:002019-10-07T18:44:33.680-04:00The Cardinals leave Martinez in to face Freeman. ...The Cardinals leave Martinez in to face Freeman. Let's see how that works out:<br /><br />Pitch 1: Swinging strike (0-1)<br />Pitch 2: Freeman grounds out to second, Acuna advances to third. Two outs.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-32888638302111665062019-10-07T18:41:43.707-04:002019-10-07T18:41:43.707-04:00Albies pops up to short. One out.Albies pops up to short. One out.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-29580350873072947362019-10-07T18:38:38.471-04:002019-10-07T18:38:38.471-04:00Ronald Acuna, who is a spectacular player, leads o...Ronald Acuna, who is a spectacular player, leads off the Braves 9th with a ground rule double to left.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-69646462273035577232019-10-07T18:36:38.498-04:002019-10-07T18:36:38.498-04:00The Cardinals send out Carlos Martinez to pitch. ...The Cardinals send out Carlos Martinez to pitch. He's the same guy who blew yesterday's game. He'll be facing the top of the order.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-86209658763328918002019-10-07T18:33:00.988-04:002019-10-07T18:33:00.988-04:00The Braves escape with no further damage. Going i...The Braves escape with no further damage. Going into the ninth, the score is: St. Louis 4, Atlanta 4.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-7382168996715671062019-10-07T18:30:24.519-04:002019-10-07T18:30:24.519-04:00I meant, the GAME IS TIED AT 4!I meant, the GAME IS TIED AT 4!GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-60394014364909894142019-10-07T18:29:59.524-04:002019-10-07T18:29:59.524-04:00And just like yesterday, Marcell Ozuna is called o...And just like yesterday, Marcell Ozuna is called out on strikes. He's furious, but that won't do the Cardinals much good. It's all up to Molina:<br /><br />Pitch 1: Molina laces a single just over Freeman's outstretched glove at first base, and Goldschmidt races home. The GAME IS TIED AT 3!GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-51026779431056800652019-10-07T18:24:46.816-04:002019-10-07T18:24:46.816-04:00With one out in the bottom of the 8th, Paul Goldsc...With one out in the bottom of the 8th, Paul Goldschmidt doubles into the left field corner, and the Cards have the tying run in scoring position.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-8897825442824335512019-10-07T18:15:27.813-04:002019-10-07T18:15:27.813-04:00The Braves go down in order in the 8th. Still lea...The Braves go down in order in the 8th. Still lead 4-3.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-34703816781269202652019-10-07T18:06:25.304-04:002019-10-07T18:06:25.304-04:00The Cards go down 1-2-3 in the 7th. Braves lead 4...The Cards go down 1-2-3 in the 7th. Braves lead 4-3.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-57814458207753852822019-10-07T17:59:58.141-04:002019-10-07T17:59:58.141-04:00A whole bunch of pitches later, the Braves have tw...A whole bunch of pitches later, the Braves have two outs and the bases are loaded. The score is still 4 to 3. Andrew Miller is pitching to Adeiny Hechavarria, who has a chance to break the game open for Atlanta.<br /><br />Pitch 1: Swinging strike (0-1)<br />Pitch 2: Called strike (0-2)<br />Pitch 3: Hechavarria flies out to left<br /><br />So the Cardinals survive all of that drama. But they still trail 4-3 going into the bottom of the 7th.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-30662782714374107452019-10-07T17:50:29.280-04:002019-10-07T17:50:29.280-04:00Ronald Acuna leads off the 7th with a fly ball to ...Ronald Acuna leads off the 7th with a fly ball to right field. Cardinal right fielder Tommy Edman loses the ball in the sun, and Acuna scoots all the way to third.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.com