Pirates @ Cardinals(08/19/2008) 
8:10
Hey guys. Where my party people at?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:10 
8:10
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
what what
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:10 Wez
8:11
i'm enjoying milky white purgatory while we wait for this game. mlb.tv, how i missed you
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:11 
8:12
This is going to be an absolute bomb. I can't remember the last Pirates game I watched. Blech.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:12 
8:13
I got a brand new laptop today through my day job. I have to say, the picture looks a lot better when 40% of it isn't clipped off by this stupid COVERITLIVE browser.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:13 
8:14
As for the game we're set to see tonight...well we'll wait and see.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:14 
8:15
Got the Red Sox game on my television. Daisuke is trying to get out of a 2 out jam with men on first and second. Lucky for him the guy batting is 8.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:15 
8:15
Annnnd he singles. I'm focusing on this ****show in St.. Louis.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:15 
8:15
TOP OF THE FIRST
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:15 
8:16
Looper is laughing on the hill. Funny, I'm looking at this like a joke too.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:16 
8:16
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
I have T9 set on my phone and every time I try to type Looper, it comes up Loser. What does that tell you?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:16 Sam
8:16
I'm predicting the Cardinals walking out of here with a 12-3 win. That's being generous to the
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:16 
8:16
Pirates.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:16 
8:17
And just as the first pitch rings through the stadium my screen saver kicks in. Good thing 80% of pitches are completely meaningless.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:17 
8:18
He walks...Nyjer....Morgan! Nyjer aboard with no outs....
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:18 
8:19
Nyjer is small, skinny, and dark-skinned. I bet he's really fast!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:19 
8:20
1 for 3 in stolen base attempts. So much for stereotypes.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:20 
8:20
Jack Wilson is batting. He still looks like the chick who got her eyeball blowtorched in Hostel.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:20 
8:21
Considering everyone tells me National League baseball is much faster than AL ball I'm starting to think that everyone's just full of ****
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:21 
8:22
Seriously, it's only 2-2 and there have been no foul balls.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:22 
8:22
Jack Wilson grounds into a fielder's choice. 1 gone, man on first.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:22 
8:22
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
This already feels like the longest game I've ever had to watch
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:22 Sam
8:22
Seriously. I'm scared to see what develops. Or doesn't develop.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:22 
8:23
Ryan Doumit takes a first pitch fastball to left center for a double. Wilson scores.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:23 
8:23
1-0 Pirates, surprisingly
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:23 
8:24
Then again the Nationals scored two runs in the first inning to tie the game I covered last week, so I guess anything is possible.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:24 
8:24
[Comment From HummerHummer: ] 
i thought the pirates were demoted to AAA? well ill be damned
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:24 Hummer
8:24
Just their sense of pride.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:24 
8:25
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
Wait, what did Cecil Cooper say this time?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:25 Sam
8:25
I think he guaranteed that he would get a Big Mac for dinner. I heard he went with the Southern Chicken Filet.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:25 
8:25
Adam LaRoche flies to center, moving Doumit to third. Two outs.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:25 
8:27
Looper takes forever to pitch. I don't know how I never noticed that.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:27 
8:28
He winces and bites his lip like The Joker laughs. Freaky.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:28 
8:28
Jason Michaels walks on what I estimated to be 14 balls. First and third, two out.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:28 
8:29
Andy LaRoche (?!) flies out. Inning over.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:29 
8:29
Going to research that for a bit.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:29 
8:29
BOTTOM OF THE 15TH
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:29 
8:30
OK, so Andy and Adam are brothers. He was part of the Manny Ramirez deal, coming from LA to Pittsburgh. Tough break.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:30 
8:31
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
I guess you only paid attention to the Manny and Bay aspect to the three way deadline deal...
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:31 Wez
8:31
Honestly? I didn't pay attention to much. Mere mention of it made me dizzy.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:31 
8:32
Ian Snell rips off a fastball for strike one. He was supposed to be good, but he sucks really bad evidently. C'est le Pirates.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:32 
8:32
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
LaRoche should be pretty good, the Dodgers were just retarded (naturally) and wouldn't play him.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:32 Wez
8:32
LA being LA
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:32 
8:33
Skip Schumaker singles on a fastball from Snell, the only pitch he's thrown. Looks like we're in for a homerun derby.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:33 
8:34
Ankiel is up and he looks well-rested and unfatigued. Go figure.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:34 
8:34
He's the star of the pre-blog thingermajig, his lovely face gracing its cover.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:34 
8:35
Kinda looks like he's on drugs. Odd.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:35 
8:35
Changeup falls off the table, getting Rick swinging. 1 out, man on first.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:35 
8:36
Oh yeah, I completely forgot! Pujols is on the Cardinals! Maybe this game won't be so bad after all.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:36 
8:36
Snell reels off a 97 MPH heater into his shoulderblade. He's not getting up.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:36 
8:36
Just kidding he grounded into a fielder's choice, which is much worse in my eyes.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:36 
8:37
Troy Glaus is up. He used to be a Blue Jay. Now he's a Cardinal. COINCIDENCE?!!?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:37 
8:38
oh yeah scott rolen too
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:38 
8:39
Glaus gets under a 2-2 fastball, flying out to left. Pirates up 1-0 through 1 inning.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:39 
8:39
TOP OF THE SECOND
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:39 
8:40
Are you watching this game?
Yes
 ( 40% )
No
 ( 30% )
Hell no
 ( 30% )

Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:40 
8:40
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
All teams should adopt bird mascots.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:40 Wez
8:40
I'm a strong supporter of changing the Nationals to "The Birds That Eat Feces"
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:40 
8:41
Steve Pearce is up. Since he's a nobody I imagine he was part of the trade too, huh?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:41 
8:41
He grounds out. That's what I thought.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:41 
8:42
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
Nope, been a Pirates prospect for awhile.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:42 Wez
8:42
Is anyone on the Pirates not a prospect besides Jack Wilson?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:42 
8:42
Luis Rivas grounds out. Keep 'em comin'.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:42 
8:43
[Comment From InClemente WeatherInClemente Weather: ] 
Pearce was the minor league player of the year last year. I believe he started 2007 in A ball and made it to the majors as a September call-up.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:43 InClemente Weather
8:43
Well he sucks.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:43 
8:44
Ian Snell grounds out, ending the inning. 1-2-3 go the Suckrites.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:44 
8:44
BOTTOM OF THE SECOND
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:44 
8:44
[Comment From InClemente WeatherInClemente Weather: ] 
Can't disagree with that.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:44 InClemente Weather
8:45
I could reel off the Pirates depth charts from the past 10 years followed by "sucks" and I'd be right 90% of the time. That's sad.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:45 
8:46
and holy hell did anyone else see that midget pic on FSN?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:46 
8:46
[Image]noway.jpg  View
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:46 
8:47
wowwww am I the only person who has never seen that before?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:47 
8:48
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
Yes.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:48 Wez
8:48
[Comment From CubbieCubbie: ] 
Yes you are
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:48 Cubbie
8:48
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
I've never seen it
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:48 Sam
8:48
Dude's 3'7". Dude.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:48 
8:49
Ludwick flies out and Lopez strikes out and Molina grounds out. 1-2-3 for the Badinals.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:49 
8:49
TOP OF THE THIRD
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:49 
8:49
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Dang. Late to my own party. I'm ashamed.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:49 Donut King
8:49
Lord of Pastries. Welcome.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:49 
8:49
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
Donut King? Is that you, Ray King?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:49 Sam
8:49
I have to......:
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:49 
8:50
[Video file]YouTube: TpTlSdLw3Ag  Play
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:50 
8:50
I've posted that video like 10 times now.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:50 
8:51
Nyjer leads things off
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:51 
8:52
Lopez makes a diving catch to rob Morgan of a hit. 1 out.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:52 
8:54
Jack Wilson is up, looking a bit like Mary's brother in "There's Something About Mary"
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:54 
8:54
He flies out, 2 gone.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:54 
8:55
I guess this is the Cardinals FSN, since it's Midwest. Before I bothered to look at the symbol I was thinking it was the Pirates'.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:55 
8:56
Then again I guess if these were Pittsburgh natives I wouldn't be hearing a whole lot of baseball chatter. Nor would I be seeing animated Cardinals flying all over the screen.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:56 
8:56
Doumit singles, man on first with two outs.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:56 
8:57
Pujols makes a snag to end the inning. Side retired.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:57 
8:57
BOTTOM OF THE THIRD
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:57 
8:57
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
I'll bet dollars to pastries that Pittsburgh's cable broadcast crew (if they care to have one) doesn't suck horsenuggets like ours does.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:57 Donut King
8:58
I can definitely say they entertained me with a picture of a midget playing baseball.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:58 
8:58
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
You're not a Dan and Al fan? You don't love listening to them fight about who Jim Edmonds loves more? Why not?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 8:58 Sam
9:00
Looper's up, quickly down 0-2 because he's a pitcher and he sucks. At least the NL keeps the game moving in that sense.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:00 
9:00
He immediately strikes out. Whee.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:00 
9:01
Izturis pops out in foul territory. This baby is cruising.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:01 
9:01
Didn't even notice that Looper was batting in front of Izturis. I love when guys are that bad, because pitchers are never that good (Hamilton doesn't count since he's never healthy enough to make more than 3 starts)
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:01 
9:02
Schumaker is up and makes no hesitation to watch pitch after pitch for a walk. Man on first, two outs.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:02 
9:03
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
La Russa always bats the pitcher 8th. Forever.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:03 Sam
9:03
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Nick, Nick, Nick . . . are you questioning LARUSSA GENIUS?!?!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:03 Donut King
9:03
All I know about LaRussa is that he's Italian and is therefore the target of St. Louis' hatred.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:03 
9:04
[Comment From GG: ] 
He won STL its first title in 16 years and he's hated?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:04 G
9:04
Maybe hatred was the wrong word. I meant to say "whop bashing"
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:04 
9:05
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
Racism does not discriminate for accomplishments.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:05 Wez
9:05
Precisely. It's why all the black dudes in Boston still hate Terry Francona.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:05 
9:06
[Comment From GG: ] 
Since when does STL have a Italian-bashing rep? The denizens of the Hill would beg to differ.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:06 G
9:06
Every city that hates a minority has a corner designated for that market. Look at Philly and...well everyone but white people.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:06 
9:07
Ankiel flies out, ending the inning. We're flying.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:07 
9:07
TOP OF THE FOURTH
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:07 
9:07
[Comment From ZachZach: ] 
Jim Edmonds is batting for the Cubs with two outs and a man on 3rd in the 4th.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:07 Zach
9:07
[Comment From ZachZach: ] 
Aaaaand he strikes out on junk down and in.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:07 Zach
9:07
You just wanted to excite the bird fans, eh?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:07 
9:08
Did he flip out on his Italian coach?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:08 
9:08
[Comment From GG: ] 
Same old J-Ed.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:08 G
9:09
Looper sets, sets, sets, and throws strike one to Michaels. He takes a Teddy Grahams break.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:09 
9:09
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
Is that really a nickname?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:09 Wez
9:10
everything's a nickname if you use it with ironic connotation
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:10 
9:11
He strikes out. Some LaRoche is up.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:11 
9:11
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
One time last year Jay Randolph called Edmonds "Jimmy Baseball" . . .
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:11 Donut King
9:11
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Then again Randolph is like . . . 30,000 years old.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:11 Donut King
9:12
Adam LaRoche grounds out. 2 gone and we're on pace for a quick one here tonight. I think that's a blessing.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:12 
9:12
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
S-Pea steps to the plate.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:12 Wez
9:12
It's like two nicknames. SP!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:12 
9:12
How the hell are the Pirates still winning this game? God.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:12 
9:13
Looper strikes him out!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:13 
9:13
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
S-Pea struck out by B-Loop
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:13 Donut King
9:13
[Comment From Pat LackeyPat Lackey: ] 
Welcome to my world, Nick.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:13 Pat Lackey
9:14
Welcome to my world, Mr. Lackey. A world where baseball takes a backseat to my inane complaints about...baseball.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:14 
9:14
Looper's at 66 pitches, 40 strikes, through 4.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:14 
9:14
BOTTOM OF THE FOURTH
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:14 
9:15
[Comment From GG: ] 
Because the Cards' offense falls asleep after the third inning or so. Or has for most of the season.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:15 G
9:15
I'll take your word for it. The NL West has scared me enough to stay away from the Central. I'm an East man now.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:15 
9:15
[Comment From Pat LackeyPat Lackey: ] 
Yeah, but I'm a Pirate fan. All I have are inane complaints about baseball.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:15 Pat Lackey
9:16
I can relate. My company softball team lost this week. Sad.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:16 
9:16
Pujols leads the Cardinals off. (Deep breath). Ahhh! Talent!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:16 
9:17
He strikes out. Damnit.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:17 
9:17
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
MLB.tv must be slower than dog shyte.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:17 Donut King
9:17
Guess so. I've been spoiled by having my games on ESPN and MASN lately. Deal with it.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:17 
9:18
[Comment From Pat LackeyPat Lackey: ] 
Does your softball team have anyone we could trade for Snell? We're rebuilding.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:18 Pat Lackey
9:18
I'm batting 1.000!......in 5 at bats....
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:18 
9:19
Troy Glaus K's. Ian Snell looks like the Ian Snell we were all expecting him to be out there.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:19 
9:19
[Comment From Pat LackeyPat Lackey: ] 
Can you play short? I'm sick of Jack Wilson.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:19 Pat Lackey
9:20
Why the hell not. Do you have a glove I can borrow I only have a catcher's mitt and my little league outfield glove.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:20 
9:20
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Now batting . . . the String Bean Man-Beast himself . . . Ryan Ludwick!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:20 Donut King
9:20
Ludwick K's to end the inning. Still 1-0 Pirates.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:20 
9:20
TOP OF THE FIFTH
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:20 
9:21
[Comment From ZachZach: ] 
Albert doesn't have 5 homers already?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:21 Zach
9:21
Unfortunately, no. If we see a homerun in this game I'll be pumped.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:21 
9:22
I'm guessing we'll see more botched bunts than taters, though.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:22 
9:22
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
INTO BIG MAC LAND!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:22 Sam
9:22
Yeah I want to see that bad. I'll buy myself one if that happens.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:22 
9:22
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Brett Michaels will hit a homer in this game. I think all of his homers this year have been against the Cards.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:22 Donut King
9:22
I think he's too busy chasing crazy stripper tail.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:22 
9:23
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Jason Michaels. Sorry.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:23 Donut King
9:23
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
F*** Brett Michaels.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:23 Donut King
9:23
Self-censor. I like this guy.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:23 
9:23
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
It happens like once a year. And then everyone in that section waves around yellow noodles that look like French Fries. It would be the most exciting thing in this game, hands down.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:23 Sam
9:24
I hope they start beating up people in lesser sections. I would!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:24 
9:24
Luis Rivera flies out.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:24 
9:24
Ian Snell flies out. The bat boy is coming up.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:24 
9:25
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
Busch Stadium is jumping tonight. Apparently it was take your librarian friends to the stadium day today.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:25 Sam
9:25
No kidding. I'm probably more lively just by itching my crotch every 10 minutes.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:25 
9:26
Nyjer grounds out. Inning over. Enthralling
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:26 
9:26
BOTTOM OF THE FIFTH
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:26 
9:27
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Sam. Dude. That's EVERY day. Us Cards fans hate rocking anything that resembles a water-treading device.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:27 Donut King
9:27
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
We're prudes.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:27 Donut King
9:27
But you guys cheer for sentimental players on other teams, so you're all good guys. /fart
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:27 
9:27
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
When I visited Busch it seemed like one of the quietest places I've been to.+
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:27 Wez
9:28
I want to check out that new stadium, but now I'm not so sure. I'm the guy who stands out of his seat involuntarily on every ball batted into play.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:28 
9:28
Felipe Lopez grounds out. 1 out.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:28 
9:29
[Comment From Pat LackeyPat Lackey: ] 
Pirate fans sold out the park for an REO Speedwagon concert last week. I don't want to hear it.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:29 Pat Lackey
9:29
Touche
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:29 
9:29
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
Boring place.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:29 Wez
9:29
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
And every one left very orderly after the game.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:29 Wez
9:29
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
The stadium is gorgeous. And the fans are pretty knowledgeable. Just .. quiet. It's worth it. You'll like it.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:29 Sam
9:29
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
All reality, the new stadium is awesome, but outsiders would not be at all intrigued by Cardinals fans.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:29 Donut King
9:29
I'm convinced. Maybe if the winds blow my ass out to the middle of nowhere I'll stop in.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:29 
9:30
Yadier Molina smacks a double to center. There's one out.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:30 
9:30
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
Just go to see Tony La Russa's genius moves on display live.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:30 Sam
9:30
It's like Mobsters on Ice
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:30 
9:30
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
REO sold out something bigger than a state fair crowd? I'm . . . amazed.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:30 Donut King
9:31
Horrible. I don't even know how to justify that.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:31 
9:31
[Comment From Pat LackeyPat Lackey: ] 
The best part, the next night was an after-game concert from Collective Soul! They still exist! The Pirates are dead set on convincing people that 1992-2008 have never happened.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:31 Pat Lackey
9:32
+1
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:32 
9:32
Looper grounds out, moving Molina to third. Two outs.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:32 
9:33
Cesar Izturis used to play for the pirates. Good job getting out and batting behind the pitcher.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:33 
9:34
[Comment From ZachZach: ] 
Pat, where's John?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:34 Zach
9:34
(?)
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:34 
9:34
Izturis pops out (!!) to end the inning. Whoop hoo!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:34 
9:34
TOP OF THE SIXTH
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:34 
9:35
[Comment From Pat LackeyPat Lackey: ] 
Is he asking about my eighth cousin twice removed, the one and only John Lackey, the greatest pitcher alive?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:35 Pat Lackey
9:35
Oh. Right. Yeah I guess he is.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:35 
9:36
This game is absolutely cruising. Go National League!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:36 
9:37
How oh how are the Pirates still winning.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:37 
9:37
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Young Nick, we will one day bring you over to the Dark Side.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:37 Donut King
9:37
Good luck. Over here I'm a Nats fan.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:37 
9:37
Wilson flies out to Schumaker in center. 1 gone.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:37 
9:37
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
ouch.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:37 Donut King
9:37
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Nevermind dude.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:37 Donut King
9:38
Exactly. I did take a bunch of pictures of the new stadium from the game I went to on Saturday. I'll bore you with them in a little bit.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:38 
9:38
Doumit grounds out. 2 gone.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:38 
9:38
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
My American League team are the Orioles. I lead a pathetic baseball-life.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:38 Sam
9:39
They stink!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:39 
9:39
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
I'm so tired. This game is not helping.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:39 Sam
9:40
At least you'll be early to bed. Adam LaRoche flies out to end the inning. We're through six and it's not even an hour and a half deep.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:40 
9:40
And uh. I mean we're through 5.5
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:40 
9:41
BOTTOM OF THE SIXTH
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:41 
9:41
[Comment From Pat LackeyPat Lackey: ] 
When I was at Camden Yards this year, there was almost as many Pirate fans as Oriole fans. That is a sad commentary on a team.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:41 Pat Lackey
9:41
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Baltimore Orioles = formerly the St. Louis Browns. You're welcome.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:41 Donut King
9:41
That's like saying "You're Welcome" for giving someone the clap.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:41 
9:42
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
I like two teams with birds for mascots. Coincidence? I think not.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:42 Sam
9:42
The conspiracy rabbit hole deepens!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:42 
9:42
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Albert Pujols gets (at least) one more crack at Ian Snell's face this inning.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:42 Donut King
9:42
[Comment From Pat LackeyPat Lackey: ] 
I hope everybody's ready for Snell to lose it for an eight pitch stretch that results in four runs.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:42 Pat Lackey
9:42
Maybe both at once? That'd be equivalent to a Big Mac shot.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:42 
9:42
[Comment From GG: ] 
Angelos = the clap; St. Louis did not give Baltimore Angelos.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:42 G
9:43
Hell did.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:43 
9:43
Was he born in New Jersey?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:43 
9:43
Full count on Schumaker. Snell has this menacing grin on his face, as if to say "watch this, Pittsburgh"
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:43 
9:44
Except he struck him out. Have I called a single gopher-ball correctly?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:44 
9:44
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
Ten bucks says Ankiel strikes out on a ball that's 10 feet out of the zone
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:44 Sam
9:44
(drums on desk) 1-1 count
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:44 
9:45
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
Or flies out. Whatever.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:45 Sam
9:45
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Or he flies out to left.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:45 Donut King
9:45
Gypsies!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:45 
9:45
So he does fly out. You guys are legit.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:45 
9:45
2 outs, no one on, talent up.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:45 
9:45
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
Ia-Sne's got his number tonight, fellas!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:45 Wez
9:46
Pujols singles to center. Could this be the inning where the Pirates start playing like the Pirates?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:46 
9:49
Troy Glaus is called out on strikes. Inning over, Pirates are not te Pirates.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:49 
9:49
TOP OF THE SEVENTH
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:49 
9:50
Tony LaRussa is
A genius
 ( 22% )
A minority
 ( 33% )
Gettin' FFAAAAATTT hoo hooo hooooo
 ( 44% )

Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:50 
9:51
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
Drunk.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:51 Wez
9:51
Somewhere between park and second gear.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:51 
9:51
[Comment From SpuzzSpuzz: ] 
O HAY GUYZ WHATS GOING ON IN THIS LIVE BASE-BALL RE-CAP?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:51 Spuzz
9:52
Not much, friend. Looper just got Jason Michaels (Brett's less successful cousin) to fly out to left for the first out of the 7th.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:52 
9:52
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
Guys, he was just napping!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:52 Sam
9:52
I love how the cops said it took several minutes of knocking on the window to wake him up.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:52 
9:52
At a red light.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:52 
9:52
In drive.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:52 
9:53
Andy LaRoche grounds out. 2 gone.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:53 
9:53
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
Like I said- genius at work.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:53 Sam
9:53
Didn't he blow like a .09, too? Freakin' lightweight.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:53 
9:53
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
.093. get it right, yo.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:53 Donut King
9:54
That'd be a cool tattoo.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:54 
9:54
[Comment From FanFan: ] 
Oh wow, I'm a Pirates fan and totally missed the first 6 innings of this?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:54 Fan
9:54
You're just in time for the meltdown!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:54 
9:54
Steve Pearce singles on a line drive to center. 2 gone.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:54 
9:54
[Comment From SpuzzSpuzz: ] 
Ah, the magical mystery that is Braden "Don't Call Him Brandon" Looper.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:54 Spuzz
9:54
Definitely typed out "Brandon" when I first wrote the game summary for this.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:54 
9:55
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
If the Pirates are winning, and no Pirates are watching- did it really happen?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:55 Sam
9:55
Looper blatantly balks. Pearce to second.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:55 
9:56
[Comment From FanFan: ] 
Meltdown... ah yes, that describes the last 16 years for this team. Except that there really hasn't been anything for the Pirates to melt down from. I blame it on Bonds, among others.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:56 Fan
9:56
I want them to sign him so bad.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:56 
9:57
Luis Rivas grounds out in typical Pirate fashion. Big wheel keep on turnin'.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:57 
9:57
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
im way out of market, whats the score?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:57 Guest
9:57
1-0 Pirates.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:57 
9:58
BOTTOM OF THE SEVENTH
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:58 
9:58
Real exciting stuff here. Stick around for bad puns about HGH and a bad franchise.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:58 
9:58
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
theres no way they can keep that up
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:58 Guest
9:59
You're going to fit in just fine around here.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:59 
9:59
Ryan Ludwick flies out. This might be the fastest 6 innings of baseball I've ever seen
Tuesday August 19, 2008 9:59 
10:00
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
God, this is the most boring game ever.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:00 Sam
10:00
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
I wish I was watching Royals/Indians.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:00 Sam
10:00
It's a blowout on the Royals. That's like watching gravity work.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:00 
10:01
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
@ Sam: welcome to Pirates baseball
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:01 Guest
10:01
Well put.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:01 
10:01
[Comment From Pat LackeyPat Lackey: ] 
I one time watched Josh Fogg and Randy Johnson breeze though 8 and 1/2 innings in like an hour and a half, then Jose Mesa take 45 minutes to labor through the ninth. The point is, you should feel bad for Pirate fans.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:01 Pat Lackey
10:02
I'l feel bad for Pirates fans when I begin feeling bad for Philadelphia for being Philadelphia.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:02 
10:02
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
By the way Nick . . . . If LaRussa is a minority, would that put you in the same boat? (absolutely NO pun intended)
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:02 Donut King
10:02
Nah, 'cause I'm a nobody Italian. You have to be in the limelight for it to count.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:02 
10:03
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
St. Louis hates Nick.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:03 Wez
10:03
If I got an entire city to hate me I'd be slightly prided, no lie.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:03 
10:03
Felipe Lopez singles. Man on first, one out.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:03 
10:04
Ian Snell is at 90 pitches.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:04 
10:04
[Comment From big daddybig daddy: ] 
my girl is always amazed that so many people will go BS** sporting events
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:04 big daddy
10:05
Lopez steals second and is safe on a high throw from Doumit. Still 1 out.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:05 
10:05
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
What the f**k are those asterisks supposed to be?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:05 Wez
10:05
I was hoping to get some analysis.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:05 
10:05
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Wow, Snell has made it through almost 8 innings???? and hasn't given up a run???
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:05 Guest
10:06
Almost through 9, too!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:06 
10:06
Molina pops out to Andy LaRoche. 2 gone, Cardinals' hopes of making this unembarassing: slimming.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:06 
10:06
[Comment From big daddybig daddy: ] 
useless games to make $$$
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:06 big daddy
10:06
Soccer?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:06 
10:07
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Give a hand to The World's Largest Garden Gnome, Aaron Miles ladies and gentlemen!!!!!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:07 Donut King
10:07
+1. Damn.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:07 
10:08
[Image]miles.jpg  View
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:08 
10:08
Hilarious.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:08 
10:08
[Comment From FanFan: ] 
Also, I've been reading through this live blog and I have to say that those concerts last week accompanied the big fireworks and laser show called Skyblast that sells out every year. It's actually pretty cool and like the other promotions, distracts a minority of people from the fact that the Pirates haven't won more games than they've lost since 1992.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:08 Fan
10:08
Sad.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:08 
10:08
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
Aaron Miles hit a grand slam to win the game when I was in St. Louis
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:08 Wez
10:08
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
he crowd clapped twice then stood up and left quickly
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:08 Wez
10:09
He's still up, by the way. He's boring me.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:09 
10:09
[Comment From Pat LackeyPat Lackey: ] 
Yes, but ... REO Speedwagon. Come on.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:09 Pat Lackey
10:09
Yeah, they haven't won too many since 1992 either.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:09 
10:10
MIles flies out to Wilson. Side retired, interest expired. Who has 2.5 Men Season 1 on DVD?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:10 
10:10
TOP OF THE EIGHTH
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:10 
10:10
[Comment From FanFan: ] 
Yeah, I liked it when they had recorded music during Skyblast.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:10 Fan
10:11
Most people under the age of 50 wish the same.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:11 
10:11
[Comment From SpuzzSpuzz: ] 
Ugh, boring. Does any1 wanna play spies?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:11 Spuzz
10:11
k how do u play spies
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:11 
10:12
[Comment From Pat LackeyPat Lackey: ] 
Fun story: the first time the Pirates tried their fireworks/music extravaganza, the Pirate fans booed Me First and the Gimme Gimme's off the stage.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:12 Pat Lackey
10:12
But they played a pop/punk cover of Fill Me Up Buttercup! How?!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:12 
10:12
Sanchez grounds out on a groundball travelling 3 MPH. 1 gone.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:12 
10:13
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Pat. You must not have seen Fall Out Boy wandering in mid-show.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:13 Donut King
10:13
Just. Bad.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:13 
10:14
Nyjer drops a botched bunt! Botched bunts: 1, Taters: 0. I'm on track to win this one!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:14 
10:14
Jack Wilson flies out to Ludwick in right to end the inning. We head to the bottom of the inning.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:14 
10:14
BOTTOM OF THE EIGHTH
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:14 
10:15
[Comment From SpuzzSpuzz: ] 
Nick, you should approve every comment coming your way for a minute. Give in to a moment of chaos.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:15 Spuzz
10:15
Well, I'll loosen up. Here goes:
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:15 
10:15
It's a commercial. I'm bored.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:15 
10:15
Blah blah blah I can talk you guys can't.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:15 
10:15
[Comment From big daddybig daddy: ] 
do let me in it's cool if you are watching the cardinal then you know the cubs will fail!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:15 big daddy
10:16
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
Gotta read it for class tomorrow.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:16 Sam
10:16
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
O.A.R. would have at least elicited a mild reaction.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:16 Donut King
10:16
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
AHHHHHHHHHHHH
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:16 Sam
10:16
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
CHAOS MODE ENTERED!!!!!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:16 Donut King
10:16
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
Too lazy.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:16 Sam
10:16
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:16 Sam
10:16
[Comment From Tony La RussaTony La Russa: ] 
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, M, N, O, X, P, Z
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:16 Tony La Russa
10:16
Annnnd scene.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:16 
10:17
Sean Burnett (1-1, 4.10 ERA) in to pitch for the Pirates.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:17 
10:17
Izturis leads things off for the Cardinals. He's doomed.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:17 
10:18
Hey I haven't heard do the Pirates have a great bullpen?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:18 
10:18
He flies out to Nyjer in center. 1 gone.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:18 
10:18
[Comment From Pat LackeyPat Lackey: ] 
No
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:18 Pat Lackey
10:18
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
As good as the Cardinals bullpen.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:18 Sam
10:18
Point taken.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:18 
10:19
Brian Barton pinch-hitting for Schumaker.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:19 
10:19
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
I've heard the Pirates bullpen consists of lefties, righties and a roll of duct tape to keep things safe.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:19 Donut King
10:19
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Although I think the duct tape was used on Matt Capps' arm.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:19 Donut King
10:19
[Comment From FanFan: ] 
I know I missed the minute, but people really do care about the Pirates. You just don't understand! Also, the Pirates have a better bullpen than the Mets. Overall, the pitching isn't that good. Burnett has been good lately
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:19 Fan
10:20
As good as a Pirate can be.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:20 
10:20
He laces a single up the middle. Still 1 out.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:20 
10:20
[Comment From SpuzzSpuzz: ] 
WTF is a Mets?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:20 Spuzz
10:21
Joe Mather is pinch hitting for Ankiel? Wha?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:21 
10:21
[Comment From SpuzzSpuzz: ] 
THAT'S JOE MATHER'S MUSIC!!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:21 Spuzz
10:21
[Comment From GG: ] 
Get it straight -it's Joey Bombs
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:21 G
10:21
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
The Pride of Sandpoint, Idaho. I kid you not.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:21 Donut King
10:21
So he's like the dude everyone in St. Louis likes even though he sucks?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:21 
10:22
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
But yet he doesn't suck.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:22 Donut King
10:22
Yes. He sucks.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:22 
10:22
[Comment From Pat LackeyPat Lackey: ] 
Hey! That's like half the Pirates' roster!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:22 Pat Lackey
10:23
Yeah, but you're dangerously close to Philly. Hate me, Philly! Hate me!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:23 
10:23
[Comment From SamSam: ] 
Pretty much. He and Brendan Ryan.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:23 Sam
10:24
Ya boy K's on a breaking ball inside. 2 gone with a man on first.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:24 
10:25
Who sucks?
The Pirates
 ( 40% )
The Cardinals
 ( 20% )
The Baseball
 ( 20% )
Caucasian Minorities
 ( 20% )

Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:25 
10:26
Denny Bautista in to pitch for the Pirates.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:26 
10:26
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
tough choice. DON'T MAKE ME THINK, DALLAMORA!!!!!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:26 Donut King
10:27
I know this is like the toughest poll I've ever posted.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:27 
10:27
[Comment From SaberToothedPieSaberToothedPie: ] 
YOU LIED TO ME. YOU SAID YOU WERE DOING A BIB ON THE RAYS-ANGELS GAME. ;_;
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:27 SaberToothedPie
10:28
Yeah, but this is so much more exciting. I mean....blach I can't even fake it.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:28 
10:28
[Comment From FanFan: ] 
How can he do a BIB on a game involving two division leaders?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:28 Fan
10:28
No kidding. I was going to do that game tomorrow, but Peavy is pitching against Haren so I think I'm going to do that.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:28 
10:29
[Comment From SpuzzSpuzz: ] 
As a mixed caucasian/baseball pirate, I resent your survey.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:29 Spuzz
10:29
Vote Cardinals.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:29 
10:29
[Comment From SpuzzSpuzz: ] 
I voted baseball. I hate my dad.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:29 Spuzz
10:30
Pujols is down 1-2. The Cardinal fans awake from their stuper to clap in unison.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:30 
10:30
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
And finally, we get to the slow part of the game.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:30 Donut King
10:30
Yeah no kidding, I was getting that familiar itch.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:30 
10:30
Couple of foul balls, throws over to first a few times. This is the good stuff.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:30 
10:31
[Comment From Sam from ClevelandSam from Cleveland: ] 
run out of ointment?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:31 Sam from Cleveland
10:31
...
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:31 
10:32
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
By the way, are Irish folk counted in the "Caucasian Minorities" category?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:32 Donut King
10:32
Why not
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:32 
10:32
Does that sway your vote you bigot?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:32 
10:33
Pujols is still up and Bautista is still throwing to first nonstop.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:33 
10:33
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Nah. I already voted for the Pirates.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:33 Donut King
10:34
Pujols fouls off the third straight pitch. LOVE IT.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:34 
10:35
Pujols sends it to deep center, but Nyjer Morgan settles under it to end the inning. Kind of depressing that every commenter saw that 10 seconds before me. Send some spoiler warnings or something guys, jeez.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:35 
10:35
TOP OF THE NINTH
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:35 
10:35
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Dan McLaughlin, once again getting our hopes up for nothing. DIE DAN DIE!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:35 Donut King
10:35
He just got excited because half the stadium said "whooo" when he made contact.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:35 
10:36
[Comment From SaberToothedPieSaberToothedPie: ] 
St. Louis fans make baseball boring. jeez
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:36 SaberToothedPie
10:36
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
In fact, I'm sleep-typing.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:36 Donut King
10:36
Baseball is snoring.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:36 
10:36
[Comment From SpuzzSpuzz: ] 
Top of your mom. (YESSSSS!!!)
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:36 Spuzz
10:36
[Comment From Sam from ClevelandSam from Cleveland: ] 
thats what she said. Zing!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:36 Sam from Cleveland
10:37
A silent tag team effort. Good work, guys.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:37 
10:37
Ryan Doumit leads things off. I'm so excited.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:37 
10:38
i'm so scared
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:38 
10:38
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Saber must be a Cubs fan.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:38 Donut King
10:38
Doumit singles.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:38 
10:38
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Nick, I'll never subject you to another Cardinals live blog again. I swear.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:38 Donut King
10:39
You owe me.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:39 
10:39
[Comment From SaberToothedPieSaberToothedPie: ] 
Also, Harden pitched tonight, which means Matt Garza and his constant spitting deserve a BiB
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:39 SaberToothedPie
10:39
Probably. My week is a little nuts this week, otherwise I'd have gotten to one of those games.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:39 
10:40
[Comment From FanFan: ] 
*SPOILER ALERT* Adam LaRoche hits a single
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:40 Fan
10:40
3-1 on LaRoche
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:40 
10:41
Doumit off on the pitch and...whatever. Doumit stays at second, no outs.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:41 
10:42
Michaels lays down a bunt and Molina tries to get Doumit at third, to no avail. Looks like he was out by half a step, though. Bases loaded, no outs.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:42 
10:42
How many runs will the Pirates score this inning?
0
 ( 20% )
1
 ( 20% )
2
 ( 20% )
3
 ( 0% )
0
 ( 20% )
0
 ( 20% )

Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:42 
10:43
[Comment From Sam from ClevelandSam from Cleveland: ] 
you know what would make baseball more interesting? Whiskey.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:43 Sam from Cleveland
10:43
I'm a bourbon or rum kinda guy, and I can't drink during these things or I'll start liveblogging my dog chewing on a squeeky toy.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:43 
10:44
[Comment From Sam from ClevelandSam from Cleveland: ] 
problem being?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:44 Sam from Cleveland
10:44
Touche
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:44 
10:45
Wow. Ground ball to Lopez who goes home with the throw, but Molina straight up drops it. Everybody's safe.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:45 
10:45
2-0 Pirates, surprisingly
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:45 
10:45
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
wish I wouldn't have gone with zero.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:45 Donut King
10:45
Not too late to change your vote, guys.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:45 
10:45
[Comment From JonJon: ] 
so you finally came around to rum, huh
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:45 Jon
10:46
you mean bourbon? hell yeah. like water.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:46 
10:46
i've been swilling rum since '86
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:46 
10:46
[Comment From SaberToothedPieSaberToothedPie: ] 
Isn't Yadier a good Defensive catcher?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:46 SaberToothedPie
10:46
God, no.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:46 
10:47
Pearce walks. Pathetic.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:47 
10:47
3-0 Pirates, crapilly
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:47 
10:47
..crapily?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:47 
10:47
[Comment From Pat LackeyPat Lackey: ] 
Now this is a Pirate rally. Walks, infield hits, errors. Chalk up that win, baby!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:47 Pat Lackey
10:47
[Comment From Bay StateBay State: ] 
I'd like to change my vote from 0 to infinity runs
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:47 Bay State
10:47
Granted.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:47 
10:48
[Comment From JonJon: ] 
you ever had Crooked Knob, which is a type of bourbon I just made up?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:48 Jon
10:48
Yeah, not bad.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:48 
10:49
Sac fly to center, and some real pathetic BS goes down. I'm not explaining it, because it was just so damn stupid.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:49 
10:49
4-0 Pirates
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:49 
10:49
[Comment From JonJon: ] 
Crappily.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:49 Jon
10:50
How many runs with the Pirates score this inning?
3
 ( 14% )
4
 ( 14% )
5
 ( 29% )
0
 ( 14% )
0
 ( 14% )
0
 ( 14% )

Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:50 
10:50
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
Plus everyone probably saw the replay three times before you typed that
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:50 Wez
10:50
True. Is this game over in real life yet?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:50 
10:50
Ron Villone (1-2, 5.05 ERA) in to pitch for the Losers
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:50 
10:51
[Comment From Pat LackeyPat Lackey: ] 
Ron Villone started the 2002 season opener for the Pirates. I'm not kidding. /kills self
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:51 Pat Lackey
10:51
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Ron Villone is the Cardinals version of Frank Stallone.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:51 Donut King
10:51
HURRY UP AND LOSE
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:51 
10:52
If he walks one batter I'm going to snap.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:52 
10:53
[Comment From Sam from ClevelandSam from Cleveland: ] 
hopefully into a Slim Jim. Delicious.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:53 Sam from Cleveland
10:53
I lived off of Slim Jims for much of my collegiate career. Not far from a lie.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:53 
10:53
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
I guess continuing to get paid while being bad at what you do is a good career
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:53 Wez
10:53
What are you implying, jerkwad?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:53 
10:54
You think this is easy? HUH?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:54 
10:54
[Comment From JonJon: ] 
that's not a very nice thing to say about nick
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:54 Jon
10:54
Sick 'em
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:54 
10:55
Gomez pops out. Surprisingly there wasn't an error on the play. 2 outs with men on the corners.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:55 
10:56
Nyjer flies out to a fan in the left field loge box. I'm counting that as an out.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:56 
10:56
Why are they still playing? Why?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:56 
10:57
GODDDD
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:57 
10:57
Umpire flinched on a close strike three. Like he has some moral obligation to call a fair game END THIS BITCH
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:57 
10:59
Strike three swinging. Al and Dan (that's their names, right?) exclaim "Thank you, thank you"
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:59 
10:59
BOTTOM OF THE GAME
Tuesday August 19, 2008 10:59 
11:00
This game was
Pitiful
 ( 14% )
Boring
 ( 0% )
Baseball is boring
 ( 71% )
A caucasian minority
 ( 14% )

Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:00 
11:01
John Grabow (5-3, 2.98 ERA) in to pitch for the Pirates. Yar.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:01 
11:01
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Grabow. Wasn't that one of Braveheart's soldiers?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:01 Donut King
11:01
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Grabow's gonna walk the bases loaded. I can see it already.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:01 Donut King
11:01
Damn you. Damn you to hell.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:01 
11:01
Extra damn you to hell if that's actually already happened.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:01 
11:02
Troy Glaus flies out. One gone.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:02 
11:02
[Comment From SpuzzSpuzz: ] 
Wait, this isn't over yet? I walk away for six hours and it's still going?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:02 Spuzz
11:03
This was a fast game, too. It's all those damn double switches and bunts. Damn NL.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:03 
11:04
Ryan Ludwalks. Boo.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:04 
11:04
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
I'm going to warn you right now. Never EVER liveblog a Rockies game.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:04 Wez
11:04
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
Hurdle switches pitchers in the middle of an inning no fewer than 5 times a game
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:04 Wez
11:05
Hey man, not his fault that's when God tells him to pull the trigger. His will is HIs will.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:05 
11:05
[Comment From Bay StateBay State: ] 
Oh thank God, this game is finally going to end.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:05 Bay State
11:05
And I thought I was a jynx. C'mon, man. What're you trying to do to me.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:05 
11:05
Ludwick to second on defensive indifference. No double play.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:05 
11:07
Lopez grounds out. 2 goooone.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:07 
11:07
My internet keeps dying. This bitch better go down soon.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:07 
11:07
[Comment From Bay StateBay State: ] 
What exactly does Grabow have against strikes? Did a strike kill his dog once?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:07 Bay State
11:08
Molina walks. CAN YOU HEAR ME AMERICA
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:08 
11:11
OK
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:11 
11:11
I THINK I'M ALIVE
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:11 
11:11
let's see what we missed: nothing
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:11 
11:12
Beam in to pitch for the PIrates. I'm too lazy and this game means too little to boldface that.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:12 
11:12
FORGET about stats.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:12 
11:12
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
I now rescind my request for a BiB of a Cardinals game. Wait. Too late?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:12 Donut King
11:13
[Comment From BB: ] 
nick sucks
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:13 B
11:13
Hey!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:13 
11:13
[Comment From BB: ] 
jk man you rule glad to have you back doing these regularly
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:13 B
11:13
Hey!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:13 
11:13
[Comment From Pat LackeyPat Lackey: ] 
I just realized this game was still on and though I'd better check back in and see if you're breathing, Nick.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:13 Pat Lackey
11:13
Barely. Barely. I'm on fumes.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:13 
11:13
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
Is that B of B fame?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:13 Wez
11:13
The B and only.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:13 
11:14
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
And Jon of Jon fame?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:14 Wez
11:14
Not really
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:14 
11:15
Adam Kennedy what? Singles? Ludwick scores, Molina to second.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:15 
11:15
4-1 Pirates
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:15 
11:15
[Comment From JonJon: ] 
make with the typing, s***head
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:15 Jon
11:16
I'm tired and I need this to end.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:16 
11:16
If this game sucks for 8.5 innings and turns into a good game for the last 2 outs I'm going to be pissed.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:16 
11:16
Izturis, the second cousin of that midget I showed you earlier, walks. Bases loaded, 1 out.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:16 
11:17
[Comment From FanFan: ] 
I think you should make a poll to let us decide whether or not jon should take over this BIB
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:17 Fan
11:17
I think I should make a poll on whether or not I drive to St. Louis and start slapping bitches.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:17 
11:18
Seriously, we were through 7.5 like 45 minutes ago.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:18 
11:18
[Comment From Sam from ClevelandSam from Cleveland: ] 
Elijah?
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:18 Sam from Cleveland
11:19
Well, we've reached over 100 unique readers tonight. Sorry, guys.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:19 
11:19
2-2 on the dreaded (oh yeah) Barton.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:19 
11:20
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
Game over. You can sleep now.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:20 Donut King
11:20
Yes, Barton wraps things up. That was fun!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:20 
11:21
[Comment From Sam from ClevelandSam from Cleveland: ] 
time for whiskey. again.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:21 Sam from Cleveland
11:21
[Comment From Donut KingDonut King: ] 
TONY LARUSSA GENIUS .093 FOREVER!
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:21 Donut King
11:22
Thanks for checking out the game with me guys. I'll be around tomorrow at 9:40 for the DBacks Padres game.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:22 
11:22
[Comment From JonJon: ] 
butt
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:22 Jon
11:22
Later guys.
Tuesday August 19, 2008 11:22 
11:22



 
 
 
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