4thebirds...LIVEcast Dodgers vs Cardinals 8/7/08(08/07/2008) 
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Welcome to the 4thebirds...LIVEcast of the Cardinals game with the Los Angeles Dodgers. There may not be too many of us today, as day games with spectators usually only occur as a twist of fate regarding days off of our various occupations.
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Or, some of us might be at the workplace right now.
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Game time is not too many minutes away--ten or twenty--and if you've found your way here early, consider this pre-game.

Question or comment if you'd like.
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I will post a few items, new, links to today's features in 4thebirds..., links to very current articles on some of the United Cardinals Bloggers sites.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:01 chetthejet
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If we seem unattended for minutes on end, we may be running around net looking for last minute info.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:02 chetthejet
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Got a Redbirds site of your own? We can give you an embed code so you can plant these blogcasts on your site. If you are your sites' boss, we can hook you in so that you can post without moderation and help with the flow of entries. Let's build the Cardinal Nation audience together.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:02 chetthejet
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[Audio file]Tuesday Dodgers/Cards Report  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:03 
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The previous podcast was unavailable yesterday, so we'll leave it out for those who may need to catch up.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:04 chetthejet
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At The Cardinal Virtue, Trey is not convinced that Joel PIneiro's showing last night will save him in the rotation once Adam Wainwright gets back to action. Check out Trey's opinion.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:08 chetthejet
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After having some internet connection problems, Mike, from Mike on the Cards, is back with a full rundown on last night's Cardinals' win. To see Mike's current article, click here.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:10 chetthejet
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Game time is less than ten minutes away. Let's put up a poll we'd been running while the Dodgers have been in St. Louis.
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How will Cardinal Nation respond to Manny?
Standing ovation
 ( 0% )
Polite applause
 ( 33% )
Silent treatment
 ( 0% )
Scattered booing
 ( 33% )
Bigtime booing
 ( 33% )

Thursday August 7, 2008 1:10 
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Top of 1st -- Dodgers batting
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Juan Pierre.
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Kyle Lohse pitching for St. Louis.
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Pierre has grounded back to Lohse for the first out.
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Matt Kemp.
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Kemp hits a pop fly just foul in medium right field, Ludwick able to get to it for the catch. Two outs.
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Jeff Kent.
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Kent drives one to deep right, toward the line, where it bounces into the stands for a ground rule double. Kent on second base, two out.
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Manny Ramirez.
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Ramirez got some scattered booing.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:19 chetthejet
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A-Batavia Muckdogs Report 8/6
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:20 chetthejet
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Thursday August 7, 2008 1:20 chetthejet
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Thursday August 7, 2008 1:20 chetthejet
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[Image]Manny  View
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Ramirez walks.

Two outs and Ramirez on first base.

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Remark about the photos that pop up from time to time, the subject, the player, the place, etc.
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Now batting for the Dodgers: James Loney.
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[Image]James Loney--photo by SD Dirk  View
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The last two photos are by Barbara Moore (Ramirez)(Loney).
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[Audio file]photo popups  Play
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Loney slices one down the left field line, Ramirez advancing to third base, Kent scoring.

Dodgers get on the board first, 1-0.

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[Audio file]livecast in progress  Play
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Casey Blake
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Casey Blake at bat.
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Blake strikes out looking at an outer half curve ball.

End of 1/2 inning.

Dodgers 1
Cards 0
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[Video file]Three Rivers Stadium Implosion  Play
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The videos displayed are for enjoyment. We obtain the flix from the public domain and show them randomly, often between innings of a game in progress.
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[Audio file]video popups  Play
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Bottom of 1st -- Cardinals batting
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Clayton Kershaw pitching for L.A.
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Cesar Izturis.
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Izturis, batting right-handed, hits a looping fly into shallow right field, caught for the first out.
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Joe Mather
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In last night's game, Mather was 1-for-1 in a pinch-hitting role. He scored one run.
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Kershaw is only 20 years old.
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Billy Bob Thornton, a Cards fan, is attending the game.
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Mather strikes out.

Two away.
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Albert Pujols.
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[Audio file]NB-Pujols  Play
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Redbirds Randoms ... 8/6/08 Phelps, Kozma, Lopez
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Thursday August 7, 2008 1:31 chetthejet
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In last night's game, Pujols walked once, scored two runs, and went a perfect 4-for-4, hitting his 27th double as well as hitting a grand slam, his 23rd homer of the season.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:31 chetthejet
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Thursday August 7, 2008 1:31 chetthejet
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Pujols goes to a full count, then walks on a high and away offering. It seems Kershaw didn't want to groove anything.
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Ryan Ludwick.
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[Audio file]NB-Ludwick  Play
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Rookie League Johnson City Cardinals Report 8/6/08
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Thursday August 7, 2008 1:33 chetthejet
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In last night's game, Ludwick went 3-for-5, scoring twice, collecting two RBIs, and hitting a solo home run.
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Wednesday: The Palm Beach Cardinals (High-A) beat the Daytona Cubs 4-1.
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High-A Palm Beach Cardinals Report 8/6/08
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Ludwick goes to a full count.
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4thebirds...Flash podcasts are quick-hitting sound bytes of sorts, with news regarding the St. Louis Cardinals. The short podcasts are usually less than a minute in length.
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AA Springfield Cards Report 8/6
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Ludwick takes high, walks, advancing Pujols to second base. Kershaw seems bound and determined not to let either Pujols or Ludwick beat him.

Can't blame him.

Thursday August 7, 2008 1:36 chetthejet
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Dodgers' pitching coach, Rick Honeycutt, visits mound.
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Troy Glaus.
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[Audio file]NB-Glaus  Play
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In last night's game, Glaus was 1-for-4 with a walk and a strikout.
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Glaus at bat with two out, PUjols on second, Ludwick on first.
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Wednesday: Class AA Springfield Cardinals shut out the San Antonio Missions 1-0.
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Wednesday: In the Double-A affiliate Springfield Cardinals win over the San Antonio Mission, James Rapoport went 1-for-4, scoring the AA-Cards only run and hitting a double. Mark Shorey went 1-for-4 with a triple.
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Cardinal Nation Glove has an article on Ludwicks homers.
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Glaus pops out to catcher Danny Ardoin in foul territory on the third base side to end the first inning, leaving two men on base.

Dodgers 1
Cards 0
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[Video file]Mascot fight  Play
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Kujo, at Rockin' the Red, has posted an article about Albert Pujols.
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Top of 2nd -- Dodgers batting
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:41 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Angel Berroa
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AAA Memphis Redbirds Report 8/6
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Berroa strikes out swinging. One out.
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[Audio file]UCB  Play
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Danny Ardoin.
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Kyle Lohse pitching for St. Louis.
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One out, no Dodgers on base.
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[Audio file]live blog now open  Play
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Wednesday: AA-Springfield Cards' pitcher Justin Fiske notched a victory. He is now 2-0. He struck out five in the shutout. Luke Gregerson earned his sixth hold. Luis Perdomo earned his third hold. Fernando Salas earned his 22nd save.
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Thursday August 7, 2008 1:44 chetthejet
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Ardoin hits a full count pitch to center field for a basehit.
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Kershaw at bat with Ardoin on first base and one out.
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Kershaw attempts sacrifice bunt, Lohse fielding and throwing to second base, Izturis streaching to get the force out on Ardoin.
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Juan Pierre.
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Pierre out.
Inning ends
Dodgers 1
Cards 0
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[Video file]Leap over catcher  Play
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C70 at the Bat has posted after a few days off.
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Bottom of 2nd -- Cardinals batting
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Felipe Lopez.
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In last night's game, Lopez was 1-for-3.
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[Audio file]join the blogcast  Play
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Lopez strikes out. One out.

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[Audio file]NB-LaRue  Play
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Jason LaRue
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In last night's game, LaRue did not play.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:50 chetthejet
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LaRue grounds out to second baseman Jeff Kent. Two out.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:50 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Kyle Lohse.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:50 chetthejet
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AAA Memphis Redbirds Report 8/6
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Lohse grounds out to second baseman Jeff Kent.

End of two innings.

Dodgers up 1-0
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[Video file]Korean Baseball Fight  Play
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Top of 3rd -- Dodgers batting
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:54 chetthejet
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Kyle Lohse pitching for St. Louis.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:54 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Matt Kemp.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:54 chetthejet
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Kemp strikes out. One out.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:54 chetthejet
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Wednesday: AA-Springfield Cards' pitcher Justin Fiske notched a victory. He is now 2-0. He struck out five in the shutout. Luke Gregerson earned his sixth hold. Luis Perdomo earned his third hold. Fernando Salas earned his 22nd save.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:54 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Jeff Kent.
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Kent has doubled and scored so far in this game.
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Wednesday: Triple-A affiliate Memphis Redbirds got edged by the Sacramento River Cats 7-6.
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AAA Memphis Redbirds Report 8/6
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Thursday August 7, 2008 1:55 chetthejet
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Thursday August 7, 2008 1:55 chetthejet
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Kent grounds past Izturis into left center, a basehit with one out.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:56 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Manny Ramirez.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:56 chetthejet
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Wednesday: JC Cards' Alex Castellanos went 2-for-4; Edgar Lara went 1-for-4; Ivan Castro went 1-for-4 with a double.
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Be sure to visit UCB member Redbirds Fun; link on sidebar.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:56 chetthejet
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Ramirez hammers one into the left field seats, his fourth as a Dodger, a two run shot right now, scoring Kent, making the score, Dodgers 3, Cards 0.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:57 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Dodgers: James Loney.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:57 chetthejet
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Loney grounds out to second baseman Adam Kennedy. Two out.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:58 chetthejet
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Wednesday: Palm Beach Cards. Daniel Descalso went 2-for-3; Brian Cartie went 2-for-4; Pete Kozma went 1-for-3.
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Casey Blake
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:59 chetthejet
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Two outs, no one on base.
Thursday August 7, 2008 1:59 chetthejet
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Blase hits a fly ball to Joe Mather drifting into right center to end the Dodgers' at-bats.

Dodgers 3
Cards 0
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:00 chetthejet
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Bottom of 3rd -- Cardinals batting
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:00 chetthejet
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Clayton Kershaw pitching for Los Angeles
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:00 chetthejet
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[Video file]Japan surprise  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:00 
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Be sure to visit UCB member Readin' Redbird; link on sidebar.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:01 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Aaron Miles.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:02 chetthejet
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[Audio file]NB-Miles  Play
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In last night's game, Miles did not play.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:02 chetthejet
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Miles is currently batting .317
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:03 chetthejet
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Welcome to 4thebirds...LIVEcast. Consider this a PG13-rated blog. You may post comments or questions, or simply follow along with the live blogging.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:03 chetthejet
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We are in the bottom of the third inning.
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Dodgers 3
Cardinals 0
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Miles at batting, no one on, no one out.
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Miles strikes out swinging. One out.

Third K of the day for Kershaw.
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Cesar Izturis.
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[Audio file]NB-Izturis  Play
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Feature: Cards pick up Lopez, drop Ryan
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Izturis singles.
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Joe Mather
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[Audio file]NB-Mather  Play
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Feature: Ludwick hits walk-off in 11th
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Thursday August 7, 2008 2:06 chetthejet
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In last night's game, Mather was 1-for-1 in a pinch-hitting role. He scored one run.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:06 chetthejet
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Mather pops up on a hit and run, Izturis getting doubled off of first.

End of 3rd inning.

Cards losing, 3-0.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:07 chetthejet
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[Video file]Fredbird Prediction  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:07 
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Top of 4th -- Dodgers batting
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:07 chetthejet
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Kyle Lohse pitching for St. Louis.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:07 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Angel Berroa
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:08 chetthejet
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Berror singles to left field.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:08 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Danny Ardoin.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:09 chetthejet
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Ardoin grounds to second baseman Aaron Miles, who fumbles a bit on the transfer, but gets the lead runner. Ardoin safe at first on the fielder's choice.

One out.

Thursday August 7, 2008 2:11 chetthejet
2:12
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Kershaw at bat in a sacrifice situation.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:12 chetthejet
2:12
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Ardoin on first base, one out.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:12 chetthejet
2:13
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Bunted foul, Kershaw now has two strikes.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:13 chetthejet
2:13
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Wednesday: Palm Beach Cards' starting pitcher Shaun Garceau won his seventh against three losses and struck out four against the Daytona Cubs.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:13 chetthejet
2:13
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Kershaw strikes out swinging on a pitch in the dirt. Two out.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:13 chetthejet
2:13
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Leadoff man, Pierre at bat.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:13 chetthejet
2:13
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Wednesday: For the Memphis Redbirds, Tyler Greene went 3-for-5 with one double and two RBIs; Josh Phelps went 3-for-4 win his 27th home run, collecting two RBIs; David Freese went 2-for-4 with a double and a homer (20), a solo shot.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:13 chetthejet
2:14
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Welcome, Dodgers fans, to this live blog.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:14 chetthejet
2:14
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Cardinal Nation welcomes all visitors with respect.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:14 chetthejet
2:16
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Pierre rips one down the right field line, Berroa scoring as PIerre comes into third base .

Dodgers add to their lead, now 4-0.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:16 chetthejet
2:16
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Wednesday: Rookie league affiliate Johnson City Cardinals lost 5-2 to the Pulaski Mariners.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:16 chetthejet
2:16
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Matt Kemp.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:16 chetthejet
2:17
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Kemp flies to Mather in right center to end the Dodgers half of the fourth inning, up 4-0.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:17 chetthejet
2:17
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Bottom of 4th -- Cardinals batting
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:17 chetthejet
2:17
[Video file]Fredbird Fly-by  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:17 
2:18
[Audio file]join the blogcast  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:18 
2:18
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Clayton Kershaw pitching for Los Angeles.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:18 chetthejet
2:18
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refreshing display. one moment, please.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:18 chetthejet
2:19
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Rick Ankiel will be featured on FSN Spotlight tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:19 chetthejet
2:19
[Audio file]NB-Pujols  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:19 
2:20
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Albert Pujols.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:20 chetthejet
2:20
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Pujols walks.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:20 chetthejet
2:20
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Ryan Ludwick.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:20 chetthejet
2:20
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In last night's game, Ludwick went 3-for-5, scoring twice, collecting two RBIs, and hitting a solo home run.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:20 chetthejet
2:20
[Audio file]NB-Ludwick  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:20 
2:20
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Thursday August 7, 2008 2:20 chetthejet
2:21
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Wednesday: For the Memphis Redbirds, Tyler Greene went 3-for-5 with one double and two RBIs; Josh Phelps went 3-for-4 win his 27th home run, collecting two RBIs; David Freese went 2-for-4 with a double and a homer (20), a solo shot.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:21 chetthejet
2:21
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Matt Clement, a right-handed pitcher, was released by the St. Louis Cardinals yesterday from Triple--A Memphis.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:21 chetthejet
2:21
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REDHOT Redbird--Ryan Ludwick; Last 7 games; scored 7 runs, 14 hits, 1 double, 4 home runs, 8 RBIs, 27 total bases, .613 on-base %, 1.038 slugging %, .538 batting average.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:21 chetthejet
2:21
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In Monday's loss, Class A Batavia Muckdog's hitter Charles Cutler went 2-for-4, scoring the Muckdogs' only run.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:21 chetthejet
2:21
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Wednesday: Rookie league affiliate Johnson City Cardinals lost 5-2 to the Pulaski Mariners.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:21 chetthejet
2:21
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Wednesday: The Palm Beach Cards' relief pitcher Pete Parise earned his first hold against the Daytona Cubs.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:21 chetthejet
2:22
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Ludwick batting with a runner on first base and no out.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:22 chetthejet
2:22
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The St. Louis Cardinals' Low-A affiliate Quad-Cities River Bandits were shut out by the Cedar Rapids Kernals last night. With only four hits, there wasn't much Bandits' offense, but Domnit Bolivar did go 1-for-4 with a triple. Brett Wallace went 2-for-4.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:22 chetthejet
2:22
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Wednesday: Closer Francisco Samuel of the Palm Beach Cardinals earned his 24th save of the season versus the Daytona Cubs.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:22 chetthejet
2:22
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Thursday August 7, 2008 2:22 chetthejet
2:23
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Ludwick strikes out on a foul tip, two out.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:23 chetthejet
2:23
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Kershaw has four strikeouts on the day.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:23 chetthejet
2:23
[Audio file]NB-Glaus  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:23 
2:23
chetthejet: 
Redbird Randoms 8/6
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:23 chetthejet
2:23
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Troy Glaus.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:23 chetthejet
2:23
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In last night's game, Glaus was 1-for-4 with a walk and a strikout.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:23 chetthejet
2:24
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The Cards, Cubs, and Brewers all won yesterday, keeping the top three positions in the NL Central constant, the Cubs in first, the Brewers in second, and the Cards in third, a half-game behind the Brewers and 5 1/2 games behind the Cubs.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:24 chetthejet
2:25
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Glaus flies out to Ramirez at the warning track in left field for the second out, no runner advance.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:25 chetthejet
2:25
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Felipe Lopez.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:25 chetthejet
2:25
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In last night's game, Lopez was 1-for-3.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:25 chetthejet
2:25
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Lopez hits a grounder back to Kershaw to end the fourth inning
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:25 chetthejet
2:25
[Video file]Fredbird at the park  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:25 
2:26
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Low-A Quad-Cities River Bandits Report 8/6
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:26 chetthejet
2:26
chetthejet: 
Top of 5th -- Dodgers batting
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:26 chetthejet
2:27
chetthejet: 
The recently acquired Felipe Lopez is a middle infielder, mostly having played second base for the Nats. Before his release by Washington, Lopez carried a .234 batting average with two homers and 20 doubles.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:27 chetthejet
2:27
chetthejet: 
Wednesday: Class AA Springfield Cardinals shut out the San Antonio Missions 1-0.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:27 chetthejet
2:27
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Thursday August 7, 2008 2:27 chetthejet
2:27
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Manny Ramirez.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:27 chetthejet
2:27
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Jeff Kent.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:27 chetthejet
2:28
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Kent hits ground ball to Lohse. One out.

Thursday August 7, 2008 2:28 chetthejet
2:28
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Manny Ramirez.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:28 chetthejet
2:28
[Audio file]just joined live blog session  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:28 
2:28
[Audio file]livecast in progress  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:28 
2:28
chetthejet: 
Low-A Quad-Cities River Bandits Report 8/6
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:28 chetthejet
2:29
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Ramirez at bat with no one on and no one out.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:29 chetthejet
2:29
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High-A Palm Beach Cardinals Report 8/6/08
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:29 chetthejet
2:29
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Thursday August 7, 2008 2:29 chetthejet
2:29
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Ramirez flies out to Ludwick in right field. Two out.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:29 chetthejet
2:29
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4thebirds...Flash podcasts are quick-hitting sound bytes of sorts, with news regarding the St. Louis Cardinals. The short podcasts are usually less than a minute in length.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:29 chetthejet
2:30
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Thursday August 7, 2008 2:30 chetthejet
2:30
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Now batting for the Dodgers: James Loney.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:30 chetthejet
2:30
[Audio file]join the blogcast  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:30 
2:31
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Loney flies out to Mather in center field to end the Dodgers half of the fifth innng.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:31 chetthejet
2:31
[Video file]Fredbird at her first game  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:31 
2:31
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Feature: Cards pick up Lopez, drop Ryan
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:31 chetthejet
2:31
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Thursday August 7, 2008 2:31 chetthejet
2:32
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Bottom of 5th -- Cardinals batting
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:32 chetthejet
2:32
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Thursday August 7, 2008 2:32 chetthejet
2:32
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Clayton Kershaw pitching for Los Angeles.

Thursday August 7, 2008 2:32 chetthejet
2:32
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Thursday August 7, 2008 2:32 chetthejet
2:32
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Wednesday: In the Double-A affiliate Springfield Cardinals win over the San Antonio Mission, James Rapoport went 1-for-4, scoring the AA-Cards only run and hitting a double. Mark Shorey went 1-for-4 with a triple.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:32 chetthejet
2:34
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Jason LaRue
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:34 chetthejet
2:34
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LaRue grounds out to Kershaw for the first out of the fifth inning.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:34 chetthejet
2:34
chetthejet: 
Now batting for the Cardinals: Kyle Lohse.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:34 chetthejet
2:35
[Audio file]livecast in progress  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:35 
2:36
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Lohse grounds out to Blake at third base. Two outs.

Thursday August 7, 2008 2:36 chetthejet
2:36
[Audio file]NB-Miles  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:36 
2:36
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Redbird Randoms 8/6
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:36 chetthejet
2:36
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Got something you just gotta say, do it now. Type it and click the SEND button.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:36 chetthejet
2:36
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Aaron Miles.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:36 chetthejet
2:36
chetthejet: 
In last night's game, Miles did not play.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:36 chetthejet
2:37
chetthejet: 
Miles hits a swinging bunt down the third base line, halfway to the bag, Miles reaching.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:37 chetthejet
2:37
chetthejet: 
Now batting for the Cardinals: Cesar Izturis.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:37 chetthejet
2:37
chetthejet: 
In last night's game, Izturis batted ninth, walking once, and going 2-for-3 with a run scored.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:37 chetthejet
2:37
[Audio file]NB-Izturis  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:37 
2:38
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Wild pitch,Miles advancing to second base, now in scoring position.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:38 chetthejet
2:38
chetthejet: 
In last night's game, Izturis batted ninth, walking once, and going 2-for-3 with a run scored.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:38 chetthejet
2:39
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Izturis batting with Aaron Miles in scoring postiion, drives a single to right field, Miles coming around to score, sliding, to get the Cards on the board, now

Dodgers 4
Cards 1

Thursday August 7, 2008 2:39 chetthejet
2:39
chetthejet: 
Now batting for the Cardinals: Joe Mather
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:39 chetthejet
2:39
[Audio file]NB-Mather  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:39 
2:40
chetthejet: 
In last night's game, Mather was 1-for-1 in a pinch-hitting role. He scored one run.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:40 chetthejet
2:40
chetthejet: 
Mather batting with two outs and Izturis on first base.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:40 chetthejet
2:40
chetthejet: 
Izturis steals second base.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:40 chetthejet
2:41
chetthejet: 

Mather now batting with Izturis in scoring postion with two outs in the bottom of the fifth.

Thursday August 7, 2008 2:41 chetthejet
2:41
chetthejet: 
Dodgers lead, 4-1.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:41 chetthejet
2:41
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Thursday August 7, 2008 2:41 chetthejet
2:41
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Mather strikes out to end the fifth inning.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:41 chetthejet
2:41
[Video file]Freak play  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:41 
2:41
chetthejet: 
Rookie League Johnson City Cardinals Report 8/6/08
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:41 chetthejet
2:42
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Thursday August 7, 2008 2:42 chetthejet
2:42
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Top of 6th -- Dodgers batting
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:42 chetthejet
2:42
chetthejet: 

Kyle Lohse pitching for St. Louis.

Thursday August 7, 2008 2:42 chetthejet
2:42
[Audio file]liveblog in progress  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:42 
2:43
[Image]Lohse follows through  View
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:43 
2:43
chetthejet: 
High-A Palm Beach Cardinals Report 8/6/08
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:43 chetthejet
2:43
chetthejet: 
Now batting for the Dodgers: Casey Blake
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:43 chetthejet
2:44
chetthejet: 
Blake fou flies out to Ludwick down the right field way. One out.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:44 chetthejet
2:44
chetthejet: 
Now batting for the Dodgers: Angel Berroa
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:44 chetthejet
2:45
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Berroa flies out to Mather drifting into right center field for the second out of the Dodger fifth.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:45 chetthejet
2:45
chetthejet: 
Now batting for the Dodgers: Danny Ardoin.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:45 chetthejet
2:46
chetthejet: 
Ardoin pops out to Glaus to end the Dodgers fifth.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:46 chetthejet
2:46
[Video file]Cubs locker room walk to field  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:46 
2:46
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Thursday August 7, 2008 2:46 chetthejet
2:46
chetthejet: 
Bottom of 6th -- Cardinals batting
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:46 chetthejet
2:47
chetthejet: 

Clay Kershaw pitching for Los Angeles.

Thursday August 7, 2008 2:47 chetthejet
2:48
chetthejet: 
Now batting for the Cardinals: Albert Pujols.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:48 chetthejet
2:48
[Audio file]NB-Pujols  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:48 
2:48
chetthejet: 
In last night's game, Pujols walked once, scored two runs, and went a perfect 4-for-4, hitting his 27th double as well as hitting a grand slam, his 23rd homer of the season.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:48 chetthejet
2:49
chetthejet: 
Pujols is currently batting .352
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:49 chetthejet
2:49
chetthejet: 
Pujols grounds out to short. One out.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:49 chetthejet
2:49
chetthejet: 
Now batting for the Cardinals: Ryan Ludwick.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:49 chetthejet
2:49
chetthejet: 
In last night's game, Ludwick went 3-for-5, scoring twice, collecting two RBIs, and hitting a solo home run.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:49 chetthejet
2:49
[Audio file]NB-Ludwick  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:49 
2:49
chetthejet: 
4thebirds...Flash podcasts are quick-hitting sound bytes of sorts, with news regarding the St. Louis Cardinals. The short podcasts are usually less than a minute in length.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:49 chetthejet
2:50
chetthejet: 
Ludwick is currently batting .306
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:50 chetthejet
2:50
chetthejet: 
Kershaw has really settled down.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:50 chetthejet
2:50
chetthejet: 
Ludwick becomes Kershaw's sixth strikeout victim. Two out.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:50 chetthejet
2:50
[Audio file]NB-Glaus  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:50 
2:51
chetthejet: 
Now batting for the Cardinals: Troy Glaus.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:51 chetthejet
2:51
chetthejet: 
In last night's game, Glaus was 1-for-4 with a walk and a strikout.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:51 chetthejet
2:51
chetthejet: 
Kershaw is mixing his pitches well.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:51 chetthejet
2:51
chetthejet: 
Wednesday: In the Double-A affiliate Springfield Cardinals win over the San Antonio Mission, James Rapoport went 1-for-4, scoring the AA-Cards only run and hitting a double. Mark Shorey went 1-for-4 with a triple.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:51 chetthejet
2:52
chetthejet: 
Wednesday: For the Memphis Redbirds, Tyler Greene went 3-for-5 with one double and two RBIs; Josh Phelps went 3-for-4 win his 27th home run, collecting two RBIs; David Freese went 2-for-4 with a double and a homer (20), a solo shot.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:52 chetthejet
2:52
chetthejet: 
Glaus goes to a full count.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:52 chetthejet
2:52
chetthejet: 
Dodgers 4
Cards 1
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:52 chetthejet
2:52
chetthejet: 
Glaus walks, Kershaw's fourth of the game.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:52 chetthejet
2:53
chetthejet: 
Two out and Glaus on first base.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:53 chetthejet
2:53
chetthejet: 
Now batting for the Cardinals: Felipe Lopez.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:53 chetthejet
2:53
chetthejet: 
In last night's game, Lopez was 1-for-3.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:53 chetthejet
2:53
chetthejet: 
The Cardinals have just signed Felipe Lopez, who had been recently released by the Washington Nationals. Lopez was an All-Star in 2005. The Cardinals are bringing Lopez straight to Busch Stadium to join the major league club, optioning Brendan Ryan to Triple-A Memphis in order to make room on the roster. La Russa stated that Ryan will rejoin the team in September when the rosters are expanded.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:53 chetthejet
2:53
chetthejet: 
Dodgers' pitching coach, Rick Honeycutt, visits mound.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:53 chetthejet
2:53
chetthejet: 
Dodgers have a righthander warming in the bullpen.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:53 chetthejet
2:53
chetthejet: 
The recently acquired Felipe Lopez is a middle infielder, mostly having played second base for the Nats. Before his release by Washington, Lopez carried a .234 batting average with two homers and 20 doubles.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:53 chetthejet
2:54
chetthejet: 
Peter Kozma was recently promoted to High-A affiliate Palm Beach Cardinals.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:54 chetthejet
2:54
chetthejet: 
Lopez ground to short, easy force at second to end the sixth.

Dodgers 4
CArds 1
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:54 chetthejet
2:54
[Video file]Chicken Ump Check  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:54 
2:57
chetthejet: 
Kyle Lohse pitching for St. Louis in the top of the sixth.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:57 chetthejet
2:58
chetthejet: 
Top of 6th -- Dodgers batting
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:58 chetthejet
2:58
chetthejet: 
With one out. Pierre grounds out to Miles at second.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:58 chetthejet
2:59
chetthejet: 

Kershaw had struck out looking the out prior.

Thursday August 7, 2008 2:59 chetthejet
2:59
chetthejet: 
Now batting for the Dodgers: Matt Kemp.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:59 chetthejet
2:59
chetthejet: 
Kemp lines out to Miles to end the Dodgers seventh.
Thursday August 7, 2008 2:59 chetthejet
3:00
chetthejet: 
Bottom of 7th -- Cardinals batting
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:00 chetthejet
3:00
[Video file]Take me out to the ballgame spinnet  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:00 
3:02
chetthejet: 
Kershaw pitching for Los Angeles.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:02 chetthejet
3:02
chetthejet: 
Now batting for the Cardinals: Jason LaRue
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:02 chetthejet
3:02
chetthejet: 
Isringhausen warming up in the Cardinals' bullpen.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:02 chetthejet
3:03
chetthejet: 
Full count to LaRue.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:03 chetthejet
3:03
chetthejet: 
LaRue lines out to Jeff Kent at second base. Oenout.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:03 chetthejet
3:03
chetthejet: 
Now batting for the Cardinals: Adam Kennedy.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:03 chetthejet
3:03
chetthejet: 
Kennedy pinch-hitting.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:03 chetthejet
3:04
chetthejet: 
In last night's game, Kennedy struck out once in a 2-for-5 game in which he scored twice.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:04 chetthejet
3:04
chetthejet: 
Kennedy goes 0-2 on the count.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:04 chetthejet
3:04
chetthejet: 
Kennedy pinch hitting for Lohse.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:04 chetthejet
3:04
chetthejet: 
Kennedy strikes out swinging. Two out.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:04 chetthejet
3:05
chetthejet: 
Kershaw has seven K's on the day.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:05 chetthejet
3:05
chetthejet: 
Now batting for the Cardinals: Aaron Miles.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:05 chetthejet
3:05
chetthejet: 
Miles ground out to short. End of the seventh.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:05 chetthejet
3:05
chetthejet: 
Dodgers 4
Cards 1
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:05 chetthejet
3:05
[Video file]Chicken Danceoff  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:05 
3:06
chetthejet: 
What has been your favorite video?
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:06 chetthejet
3:06
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Thursday August 7, 2008 3:06 chetthejet
3:06
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Thursday August 7, 2008 3:06 chetthejet
3:06
chetthejet: 
Top of 8th -- Dodgers batting
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:06 chetthejet
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Jason Isringhausen pitching for St. Louis.

Thursday August 7, 2008 3:06 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Jeff Kent.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:08 chetthejet
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Kent drives a leadoff hit to right field.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:08 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Manny Ramirez.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:09 chetthejet
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Ozuna pinch running for Kent.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:09 chetthejet
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refreshing display
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:09 chetthejet
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Online.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:10 chetthejet
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[Image]Izzy follows through  View
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:11 
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Is Izzy done as a reliever? Or is he just in a prolonged slump?
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:11 chetthejet
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Ramirez grounds back to Izzy, over to Miles at second, relay to Pujols for a double play.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:13 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Dodgers: James Loney.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:13 chetthejet
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[Image]James Loney--photo by SD Dirk  View
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:14 
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[Audio file]photo popups  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:14 
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[Audio file]liveblog in progress  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:14 
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Loney grounds to end the Dodgers' 8th.

Dodgers up, 4-1.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:15 chetthejet
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[Video file]Chicken Babies  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:15 
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Bottom of 8th -- Cardinals batting
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:16 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Cesar Izturis.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:16 chetthejet
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In last night's game, Izturis batted ninth, walking once, and going 2-for-3 with a run scored.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:16 chetthejet
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Izturis is 2-for-3 today.

Thursday August 7, 2008 3:16 chetthejet
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Hong Chih Kuo now pitching for Los Angeles.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:17 chetthejet
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[Audio file]NB-Izturis  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:18 
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[Audio file]monday duncan surgery  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:18 
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4thebirds...LIVE! at our main site
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:19 chetthejet
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Izturis grounds out to Berror a short for the first out.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:19 chetthejet
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Future Redbirds
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:19 chetthejet
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[Audio file]NB-Mather  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:19 
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Joe Mather
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:20 chetthejet
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In last night's game, Mather was 1-for-1 in a pinch-hitting role. He scored one run.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:20 chetthejet
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Mather is 0-for-3 today.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:20 chetthejet
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Mather pops up to Matt Kemp in shallow right field. Two outs.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:20 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Albert Pujols.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:21 chetthejet
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In last night's game, Pujols walked once, scored two runs, and went a perfect 4-for-4, hitting his 27th double as well as hitting a grand slam, his 23rd homer of the season.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:21 chetthejet
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Pujols is 0-for-1 with two walks today.
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[Audio file]NB-Pujols  Play
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Two outs and no Cards' runners on base.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:21 chetthejet
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A-Batavia Muckdogs Report 8/6
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:22 chetthejet
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AA Springfield Cards Report 8/6
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:22 chetthejet
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[Image]Pujols  View
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:22 
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AAA Memphis Redbirds Report 8/6
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:22 chetthejet
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Pujols strikes out swinging to end the eighth inning.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:23 chetthejet
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[Video file]Chicken at the Murph  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:24 
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Feature: Cards pick up Lopez, drop Ryan
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:25 chetthejet
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Top of 9th -- Dodgers batting
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:26 chetthejet
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Jason Isringhausen pitching for St. Louis.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:26 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Casey Blake
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:26 chetthejet
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Blake is 0-for-3 today.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:26 chetthejet
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Blake strikes out on a failed check swing. One out.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:26 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Angel Berroa
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:27 chetthejet
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Berroa is 1-for-3 today.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:27 chetthejet
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Feature: Ludwick hits walk-off in 11th
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:27 chetthejet
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Stadium attendance announced by Dan McLaughlin: 40, 200.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:28 chetthejet
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Berroa strikes out. Two outs.

Thursday August 7, 2008 3:29 chetthejet
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Feature: PIneiro goes seven while Pujols slams and Ludwick solos
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:29 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Dodgers: Danny Ardoin.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:29 chetthejet
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High-A Palm Beach Cardinals Report 8/6/08
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:30 chetthejet
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Ardoin strikes out, end of Dodgers half of the ninth.

Dodgers 4
Cards 1
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:32 chetthejet
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[Video file]Plate low tag hop over  Play
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:32 
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Low-A Quad-Cities River Bandits Report 8/6
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:33 chetthejet
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Bottom of 9th -- Cardinals batting
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:33 chetthejet
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Dodgers' closer Jonathan Broxton now pitching for Los Angeles.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:34 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Ryan Ludwick.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:34 chetthejet
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In last night's game, Ludwick went 3-for-5, scoring twice, collecting two RBIs, and hitting a solo home run.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:34 chetthejet
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Ludwick is 0-for-2 with a walk today.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:34 chetthejet
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Ludwick singles to right field.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:35 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Troy Glaus.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:35 chetthejet
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In last night's game, Glaus was 1-for-4 with a walk and a strikout.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:35 chetthejet
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Glaus is 0-for-2 today with a walk.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:35 chetthejet
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Glaus ducks a high fast ball, the ball going to the back wall, a wild pitch, Ludwick advancing to second base.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:36 chetthejet
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Redbird Randoms 8/6
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:36 chetthejet
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Glaus grounds out to second base for the first out, Ludwick advancing to third base.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:36 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Felipe Lopez.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:37 chetthejet
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In last night's game, Lopez was 1-for-3.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:37 chetthejet
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High-A Palm Beach Cardinals Report 8/6/08
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:37 chetthejet
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One out and Ludwick on third base.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:37 chetthejet
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Feature: PIneiro goes seven while Pujols slams and Ludwick solos
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:37 chetthejet
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Post your mind on strategy right now.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:38 chetthejet
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Lopez walks on four pitches.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:38 chetthejet
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The tying run comes to the plate in the form of pinch hitter Rick Ankiel, batting in place of Skip Schumaker.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:39 chetthejet
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Now batting for the Cardinals: Rick Ankiel.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:39 chetthejet
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In last night's game, Ankiel was 0-for-1 in a pinch-hitting role.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:39 chetthejet
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TLR is obviously looking for the longball here.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:40 chetthejet
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Lopez shows his experience by stealing second base in order to stay out of the double play.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:41 chetthejet
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Ankiel batting with Lopez on 2nd and Ludwick on 3rd.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:41 chetthejet
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One out and a 2-2 count.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:42 chetthejet
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Ankiel gets a good cut, but fouls it back, still 2-2.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:42 chetthejet
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The count goes full to Ankiel.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:43 chetthejet
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Schumaker is likely to pinch hit next.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:44 chetthejet
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Ankiel strikes out on a full count, high pitch. Two outs.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:44 chetthejet
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Skip Schumaker pinch-hitting for Isringhausen with two outs and two base runners on.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:44 chetthejet
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Schumaker represents the tying run.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:45 chetthejet
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Ludwick on third base, Lopez on second base.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:45 chetthejet
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Schumaker down 0-2 in count.
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The base runners will break on the swing.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:45 chetthejet
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Schumaker's run is the important one here. No base runner should chance anything.

Thursday August 7, 2008 3:46 chetthejet
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Count remains at 0-2 as Schumaker protects the plate.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:46 chetthejet
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Schumaker takes ball one, not chasing an outside offering from Broxton.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:47 chetthejet
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Schumaker strikes out swinging on a breaking ball, the Cardinals losing 4-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Thursday August 7, 2008 3:47 chetthejet
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Thursday August 7, 2008 3:48 chetthejet
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No sweep for Cards as Manny goes deep again

Thursday August 7, 2008 4:42 chetthejet
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[Be Right Back Countdown]5 minutes 
Thursday August 7, 2008 4:45 
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A-Batavia Muckdogs Report 8/6
Thursday August 7, 2008 4:56 chetthejet
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Azruavatar is planning a trip to Memphis this weekend, as posted today, and seems to have the Wainwright weekend covered, whatever game he pitches.
Thursday August 7, 2008 4:59 chetthejet
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Blog left open so you can deposit posts. Will return to check things out real soon.
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[Be Right Back Countdown]30 minutes 
Thursday August 7, 2008 5:03 
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A new feature: The Glimmer of Iz.
Thursday August 7, 2008 6:12 chetthejet
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