In game 4 of the World Series on Sunday I saw something new that I have never seen happen in baseball before. In the ninth inning with the game tied at 4 Brad Lidge was pitching to Mark Teixeira with Johnny Damon on first base. Teixeira was batting from the left side so the Phillies had the shift on. Johnny Damon decided to steal second and slide in easily. Then he popped up and ran to third base. He stole two bases on the same play without an error, rundown or anything else you ordinary see happen. With the shift being on, the third basemen was nowhere near it so even though a Philly had the ball and was ready to throw it to someone, there was no one. The pitcher Lidge should have been covering because he was the only option, but he was obviously not told too and didn’t think of it in time. Charlie Manuel should have reviewed that, but I have never seen that happen before with a shift on. So Damon ended up getting a free base which was the go ahead run at the time. The Yankees ended up scoring more runs, but that opened the flood gates. Now it will be hard for them to come back being down in the series 3-1.
I have never see a player steal two bases with the shit on before. Has anyone ever seen that? I am specifically asking you “The 'Bright' One”.
Brandon Phillips did it in 2007
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look at the top of the 4th inning. After a single, he magically steals 3rd base. Adam Dunn was hitting so they had the shift on
hmmmmmmmm..............they didn't say how he got to second. They said he stole third, but he could of got to second on a wild pitch, pass ball, or something. I believe you that is what happened though. I don't know how you remember it.
ReplyDelete"Brandon Phillips followed with a single -- and then produced a rare sight. With the left-handed Adam Dunn up, the Nationals employed a shift that put three infielders on the right side, with third baseman Ryan Zimmerman essentially playing shortstop. Phillips stole second and, when catcher Schneider didn't attempt to throw him out, rounded the bag and headed for third without breaking stride."
ReplyDeleteNow I see it under recap. I didn't doubt you, just didn't see it. I learned that your usually right TBO. I was shocked when I saw it last night and never saw it before.
ReplyDeleteI saw the highlights and I saw Damon steal 2nd just before (Rollins? Utley?) caught it. Then I saw Damon run to third and I was like WTF, what a dumbass. Fantastic move by Damon.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great headups move by Damon.
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