To the 18th.
Not only did Garner play, but so did Julio Cruz (1st base coach). And Nolan Ryan is in the crowd -- he couldn't pitch in the 16-inning game because he'd thrown into the 10th a day before.
I can hurt a demon!! That's right. I'm back. And I'm a BLOODY ANIMAL!
Spike ,'Showtime'
Natter 39 and Holding
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
dw - Oct 09, 2005 1:46:06 pm PDT #4711 of 10002
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DXMachina - Oct 09, 2005 1:49:53 pm PDT #4712 of 10002
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
he couldn't pitch in the 16-inning game because he'd thrown into the 10th a day before.
I looked up the game. Houston only used 5 pitchers, and the Mets only used 4. They used relievers differently back then.
Ooh, the non-firstbaseman couldn't scoop up the throw.
JenP - Oct 09, 2005 1:51:27 pm PDT #4713 of 10002
Consuela, that's infuriating and also scary. I'm sorry that it happened to you.
Topic!Cindy - Oct 09, 2005 1:52:15 pm PDT #4714 of 10002
What is even happening?
What shall my name be, mother of nutty and flea and Nate?I like Fluffer Nutter, or Flutter Mother, or Casper's Nana.
§ ita § - Oct 09, 2005 1:53:30 pm PDT #4715 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Fluffer Nutter
Wow, I can't work out how it took until now for that too look like porn.
I'm getting old.
Topic!Cindy - Oct 09, 2005 1:56:52 pm PDT #4716 of 10002
What is even happening?
You know, I don't actually know what a fluffer is or does. I see the term. I understand it enough in context not to ask. See me not asking. I'm just typing nervously, lest anyone think I was making inappropriate naming suggestions to Casper's grandmother.
DXMachina - Oct 09, 2005 1:57:01 pm PDT #4717 of 10002
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
C'mon you Astros. How 'bout you get a run for Clemens for once. (Of course, Clemens is leading off, so it's in his own hands.)
dw - Oct 09, 2005 1:57:13 pm PDT #4718 of 10002
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They used relievers differently back then.
The concept of middle relief was still emerging. Back then a starter will throw 7 or 8 innings and a closer would throw 1 or 2. You were just starting to see the LHP brought out to face LH hitters in close-late situations.
dw - Oct 09, 2005 1:58:49 pm PDT #4719 of 10002
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OMG. Clemens is swinging for the fences. He wants to go home.
DXMachina - Oct 09, 2005 2:00:06 pm PDT #4720 of 10002
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Home run!!!!!!!!!!!!
(But not Clemens. Chris Burke.)