Rangers @ Rays(05/28/2008) 
12:42
Garza's warmed up and we're ready to go.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:42 
12:43
Kinsler leads things off for the Ranger. Not many athletes I respect have the first name "Ian". Actually, make that none.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:43 
12:43
He grounds out on the second pitch. Told you he was a wimp.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:43 
12:44
MIchael Young is riding a 13 game hitting streak into today's game. For those keeping score at home, that doesn't mean a damn thing.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:44 
12:45
He, too, grounds out. I was kinda banking on the Rangers providing a lot of noise for an afternoon game. We'll see what Horsey McHomerun can stir up.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:45 
12:46
Hamilton's batting .329 coming into the game. 13 HR, 58 RBI, .974 OPS. Is Heroin a PED?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:46 
12:46
...or a proper noun?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:46 
12:47
He strikes out. He gives his trace marks a pinch in an act of self-discipline, and trots back to get his glove.

Side retired.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:47 
12:47
BOTTOM OF THE FIRST
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:47 
12:47
[Comment From MDTMDT: ] 
If nothing else, we are a nation that truly appreciates recovering addicts with connections to the Texas Rangers.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:47 MDT
12:48
So very, very true. Look at Rusty Greer. Dude used to use chewing tobacco. Sad story.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:48 
12:49
The announcers have already beaten me over the head with "Devil Rays" and "Eva Longoria" for 10 minutes. The sound just popped off as I typed that, which kinda freaks me out.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:49 
12:50
Gabbard is throwing all fastballs to Iwamura, clocking in at 88 MPH.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:50 
12:50
Iwamura hits a singleto center. Man on, no out.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:50 
12:51
I'm being told that Gabbard has a bit of the yips. He misses his target by, oh I don't know, 4 feet and the runner takes second on the wild pitch (ruled a passed ball).
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:51 
12:53
Looks like the Tampa Bay general population is devoted to their trades. I don't think a single person skipped work to attend today's game.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:53 
12:53
Ah, nevermind. I see a bunch of old people who are probably missing town meetings.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:53 
12:54
Carl Crawford strikes out. Yep.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:54 
12:55
** Upton at the dish. He's .500 on the homestand, which is 5 games now I believe.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:55 
12:56
Rips one up the middle to bring Iwamura in from second. He's on first with an RBI single. 1 out.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:56 
12:56
1-0 Rays
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:56 
12:57
Carlos Pena is up and he sucks now. We'll see if he can scrounge another tater to salvage his reputation.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:57 
12:58
He's regressing into that Adam Dunn mold, which I like and hate at the same time. I love homeruns, but if you can't hit .250 I don't know how you deserve millions of dollars.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:58 
12:59
He struck out, but Upton was off on the pitch and is in safely to second. He did it fastly.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 12:59 
1:00
Longoria is intentionally walked. That brings up Jason Bartlett, who I know nothing about.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:00 
1:01
In 2007 he led all major league shortstops in errors, with 26.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:01 
1:01
The FSN announcers just called him a great defensive shortstop as soon as I posted that.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:01 
1:02
He grounds out quickly, abruptly haulting my smear campaign. Good for him.

Inning over, Rays jump ahead 1-0.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:02 
1:02
TOP OF THE SECOND
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:02 
1:04
Milton Bradley is another one of those Rangers I love because of controversy. Dude is out of his mind.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:04 
1:05
Doesn't believe in dinosaurs, head butts umps, freaks out on press consistently.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:05 
1:07
The best story is the origin of CHB. Dan Shaughnessy and Gordon Edes are two closely correlated writers for the Boston Globe. Long story short, Bradley hated them both and referred to them as "Edes and his curly haired boyfriend". Classic.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:07 
1:08
Annnnd he struck out like 3 minutes ago.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:08 
1:08
David Murphy grounded out, too. 2 away no one on.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:08 
1:09
Brandon Boggs cranks a liner to center, but Upton is there to snag it. If this game is to be as boring as I hoped, it will be because the Rangers can't shoot fireworks off at away games.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:09 
1:09
BOTTOM OF THE SECOND
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:09 
1:10
In case you weren't aware you can now start voting for the 2009 All-Star game. You only get to vote 70 times, so make sure you choose wisely!
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:10 
1:11
Jonny Gomes is up and I hope he, too, sucks.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:11 
1:11
That's a mobster name if I've ever heard one. Dude should give up on this Rays bidness and start breaking thumbs.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:11 
1:12
Gabbard looks like complete garbage. He can't find the plate and I doubt he cracks 90 MPH today. Unless the Rangers found a bullpen on this road trip I forsee a blowout.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:12 
1:13
Shawn Riggans grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. 2 gone.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:13 
1:13
I will now flip flop and call this a pitcher's duel.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:13 
1:14
Ben Zobrist. Who are you?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:14 
1:15
Some guy singles. Man on with two away. We're back to the top of the order.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:15 
1:15
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
You flopped almost as fast as the Spurs
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:15 Mike
1:15
The NBA is rigged, don't kid yourself.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:15 
1:16
Iwamura skies one and Catalanotto gets underneath it to end the inning. The Rays have 1 run from 3 hits. I have a headache from drinking a pitcher of margaritta mix last night.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:16 
1:17
TOP OF THE THIRD
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:17 
1:17
[Comment From PralinesPralines: ] 
Beats Miller High Life Lite.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:17 Pralines
1:18
Yeah, but I have diabetes now. How I miss Kix.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:18 
1:19
Catalonotto leads things off. He is a weird looking dude. Like he's a 21 year-old 70's horror movie victim.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:19 
1:20
He gets a corkscrew to the brain and grounds out. 1 gone.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:20 
1:20
Jarrod Saltalamahdfanahnia is up. I can't read his name in the FSN stat box because it's written in 4 point Arial.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:20 
1:21
He's out, thankfully, before my brains explodes. 2 away.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:21 
1:22
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 
Just the mix? lightweight
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:22 Matt
1:22
I am 15 so I have to pretend to get drunk.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:22 
1:24
Some noise stemming from the crowd with two outs and two strikes on Ramon Vazquez. Like 40 people clapping and one old dude having a stroke.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:24 
1:24
He watches a curveball float in for strike three. Garza is perfect through 3.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:24 
1:24
BOTTOM OF THE THIRD
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:24 
1:25
Check this dude out:
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:25 
1:25
[Image]ramon.jpg  View
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:25 
1:26
Have a seat.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:26 
1:26
Want a rice crispie treat? Why are you here?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:26 
1:26
Dirty **** deserved to strike out.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:26 
1:27
Carl Crawford grounds out.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:27 
1:27
[Comment From MDTMDT: ] 
That's an "I Lost A Bet Stache" if ever there was one.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:27 MDT
1:28
I'm leaning more towards the "I lost the ability to live in a residential neighborhood without going door-to-door informing everyone of my prior convictions stache".
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:28 
1:28
**** Job Upton walks. Gabbard is out of control. A loose canon.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:28 
1:28
Raymond is dancing around on top of the dugout. That guy is kind of a jerk.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:28 
1:29
Pena grounds into a 5-4-3 double play. Inning over. Gabbard under control.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:29 
1:29
TOP OF THE FORF
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:29 
1:30
I'm scanning media libraries for more creepy player pics.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:30 
1:31
Aflac trivia question: Who is the only player in the modern era to improve his average in each of his first 5 seasons?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:31 
1:32
Is it possible to jinx a perfect game in teh 4th inning?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:32 
1:32
I'll try anyway.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:32 
1:32
SOOOOO Garza is attempting to pitch a perfect game it seems. Best of luck to him and his perfect game.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:32 
1:33
DAW JESUS. They just showed Don Zimmer sucking on a hot dog.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:33 
1:33
Karma, I guess.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:33 
1:33
And there goes the perfect game, he walks Ian Kinsler.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:33 
1:34
Mike Young crushes a ground rule double to ruin the no-hit bid. Suck on that.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:34 
1:34
That would have easily scored Kinsler and Young would have probably ended up at third. Tough break for the Chuck Norrises.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:34 
1:34
Hamilton flies to shallow left. No chance to score for Kinsler. 1 away.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:34 
1:35
[Comment From Vegas WatchVegas Watch: ] 
Despite what just happened, I don't think it's possible to jinx a perfect game this early. At this point it's just pointing out what has happened in the game so far. In like the 6th or 7th, when it's obvious what's going on, then you're jinxing it.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:35 Vegas Watch
1:35
[Comment From Vegas WatchVegas Watch: ] 
Not to overanalyze the situation or anything.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:35 Vegas Watch
1:35
I jinxed it and you damn well know it. Stop taking away from my glories.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:35 
1:36
Bradley hits one back up the middle. Kinsler and Young both in for the Rangers.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:36 
1:36
2-1 Rangers
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:36 
1:36
Upton tossed a rope to home, but Young slid around Riggans to score. That was probably the most exciting play I've seen since I started liveblogging this year.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:36 
1:37
Man on first, two gone.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:37 
1:37
Brandon Boggs is up. He does not look like Wade Boggs, so I've got nothing. Not even a stache.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:37 
1:39
[Comment From MDTMDT: ] 
Does he look like Boggs from The Shawshank Redemption?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:39 MDT
1:39
He's black, so you guys aren't helping me out much.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:39 
1:40
He stirkes out swinging. Side retired, lead expired. 2-1 Rangers after 3.5.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:40 
1:40
BOTTOM OF THE FORF
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:40 
1:41
Aflac answer: Carl Crawford
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:41 
1:41
That was a pretty good question. Couldn't really just google it and get an answer. Well done, duck.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:41 
1:43
Evan Longoria flies out. 1 gone.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:43 
1:43
Jason Bartlett is up again and I still don't know anything about him.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:43 
1:44
Bartlett went to the University of Oklahoma. Thrilling.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:44 
1:44
He grounds out. 2 out.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:44 
1:44
[Comment From MDTMDT: ] 
Jason Bartlett Fun Fact: He is 6 feet tall!
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:44 MDT
1:45
[Comment From Vegas WatchVegas Watch: ] 
Why is it "Flied out to right" on the Yahoo! box score? You don't say "I flied to LA last week."
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:45 Vegas Watch
1:46
That's because I drove to DC last week. That would just be a flat out lie.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:46 
1:46
Gomes flew out to right. Through 4 2-1 Rangers.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:46 
1:47
TOP OF THE FIF
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:47 
1:50
Frank the soon to be hay bailed teen is up to bat. I shout "DON'T GO IN THERE" and am escorted from the theatre.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:50 
1:50
For those of you just joining us he was cast in "Friday the 13th: It's Really Over This Time"
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:50 
1:51
YES! He hits a TEXAS LEAGUER for a single! That's the only reason I chose this game.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:51 
1:53
The booth just released their email information. I'm having a lot of fun with this.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:53 
1:53
Salty strikes out swinging. It's cool to call him Salty, right?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:53 
1:54
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Who would win the All-Star game pitting the Texas Leaguers versus the Busch Leaguers?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:54 Steve
1:54
Chuck Norris the Ranger of Texas.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:54 
1:55
I heard that his beard...oh wait Vazquez just struck out.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:55 
1:56
2 gone.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:56 
1:56
I had a friend say to me "Have you seen that thing online and it's a bunch of things about Chuck Norris and they're not really real but they're really funny?"

Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:56 
1:56
I kicked him in the teeth and took his wallet.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:56 
1:57
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
Speaking of Chuck Norris, you guys should totally bring back the Crooked Brim society dugouts, or make a rival gang society of Flat Brimmers (George Sherrill, Joba, etc). [find your own damn corollary to chuck norris]
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:57 Steve
1:57
I actually like that idea a lot. Consider it post-ited.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:57 
1:59
Ian Kinsler crankes a line drive into the mid-field umpire's leg, to which I belly-laughed. Rangers catch a break to avoid the avoid. The ump is in some serious pain, so I belly-laugh some more.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:59 
1:59
Haha he's so pissed. He looks like he just got smacked in the bean bags.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 1:59 
2:00
Two fists filled with pants slack, cheeks puffed in that fake smile face, kicking his leg up every 15 seconds or so. I'm losing my ****.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:00 
2:00
Young flies out to retire the side. Still 2-1 Rangers.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:00 
2:01
BOTTOM OF THE FIT
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:01 
2:02
Well, mlb.tv finally listened to me. Instead of 45 seconds of milky white purgatory during side changes, they've been breaking it up with horrible player inserts. Be careful what you wish for, I guess.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:02 
2:03
I wish I knew these announcers' names. Anyone know who covers FSN southwest?...
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:03 
2:03
Dude just informed me that Tropicana Field is also known as "The Trop".
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:03 
2:03
BTW, my name is NIck a.k.a. "The Nickster"
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:03 
2:04
Riggans hits a single. Gold star for the day.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:04 
2:04
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
I can't imagine watching a Tampa home game without the sublime rivalry of Raymond the Ray and Jerry Remy
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:04 Steve
2:04
Too funny. Didn't Raymond run over a Remy bobblehead last year with his ATV?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:04 
2:06
Cool. Luis Gonzalez knocked a homerun into the fish tank in the outfield. I was actually wondering that at the beginning of the game.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:06 
2:07
Ben Zobrist walks. I'm still not sure who that guy is. I'm thinking he beat up a player and took his uniform, a la the custodian/security guard in old school movies.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:07 
2:07
2 on, nobody out. Iwamura's up. He's 1-2.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:07 
2:08
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 
Is Leslie Neilsen umpiring as well?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:08 Matt
2:08
And here I was thinking I was the only one who loved nude pistols.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:08 
2:09
Iwamura delivers a double to bring in Riggans.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:09 
2:09
2-2 Both Teams
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:09 
2:09
Crawford promptly grounds out. 1 out.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:09 
2:09
Upton is getting intentionally walked.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:09 
2:10
Have you ever intentionally walked a batter in a video game?
Yes, I am a wiener
 ( 45% )
No, I am not a complete piece of trash
 ( 55% )

Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:10 
2:10
[Comment From SaberToothedPieSaberToothedPie: ] 
Fun Fact: Ben Zobrists' Wife calls him Benny Boo Boo.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:10 SaberToothedPie
2:11
Fun Fact: If this game goes to extra innings I'll do a gainer off the town hall.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:11 
2:12
Gabbard falls behind 3-0. This isn't good.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:12 
2:13
Pathetic. He walks in the go ahead run in Ben Zobrist. "The Trop" is playing "S.O.S." by The Police. Ron Washington pulls the trigger and goes to the pen.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:13 
2:13
3-2 Rays
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:13 
2:13
Frank Francisco (0-1, 3.06 ERA) in to pitch for the Rangers.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:13 
2:14
[Comment From MDTMDT: ] 
When we say "intentionally walked" are we including "threw at the batters' heads until I ran out of pitchers and forfeited?" Because I've done that plenty.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:14 MDT
2:15
How long until you can charge the mound and press buttons to beat up the pitcher?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:15 
2:16
Franky's thrown two fastballs at 94 and 95. Grab some pine meat.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:16 
2:16
Longoria flies out to deep right and Murphy can't prevent the runners from advancing. Men on first and second, 2 out.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:16 
2:16
4-2 Rays
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:16 
2:17
[Comment From MDTMDT: ] 
MLB hates that. Won't allow game companies to even show a charge. It's a bigger issue for Selig than steroids, the salary cap, and dandruff combined
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:17 MDT
2:17
Don't forget picking his nose at big, public meetings.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:17 
2:19
The only thing more exciting than this game are the 4 Mountain Dews I'm waiting to get cold in my fridge.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:19 
2:19
I've been checking them every 3 minutes or so. They should be ready in about an hour.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:19 
2:20
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 
I figure if they ever put that into a game, the actual baseball wont even take place anymore, it will just be batter after batter charging the mound
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:20 Matt
2:20
Well, why not team up with Fight Night? Make a hybrid or something.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:20 
2:20
[Comment From PralinesPralines: ] 
At least you're not waiting on beer to get cold. Takes forever.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:20 Pralines
2:20
I am 9 what is the beer?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:20 
2:21
Franky walks Bartlett to load the bases. Still 2 outs, as far as I know.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:21 
2:21
Cliff Floyd is pinch hitting for Jonny Gomes, who is busy whacking some badadoosh.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:21 
2:22
Franky is down 3-0. Ron Washington shown in the dugout ripping hairs from his back and throwing them at the bench players.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:22 
2:22
He walks him. This is pathetic.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:22 
2:22
5-2 Rays
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:22 
2:22
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
Put em in the freezer for a bit.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:22 Wez
2:22
Where's the fun in that? I bet you support PEDs.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:22 
2:23
Heyyyy a strike. Sorry Riggans.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:23 
2:23
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 
Ice and salt, give em fifteen minutes, ice cold beer
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:23 Matt
2:24
Dude, do I look like I'm trying to create a homemade Miller Chill? Gross.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:24 
2:24
He strikes him out. Riggans never took the bat off his shoulder, and I can't really blame him.

Rays bust out for 4 runs. 5-2 through 5.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:24 
2:24
TOP OF THE SITH
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:24 
2:25
[Comment From SteveSteve: ] 
You'd need a lot more toilet bowl water for a homemade miller chill
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:25 Steve
2:25
Either that or you can use tap water from Jersey.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:25 
2:27
My impatience gets the best of me. Lukewarm Mountain Dew it is.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:27 
2:27
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 
you know Im getting pretty sick of all this Jersey hate. There are some fantastic hookers there'
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:27 Matt
2:28
Prove it.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:28 
2:29
Josh Hamilton walks without swinging at a pitch. He sorta looks up, drools a bit, and then asks the ump where his girlfriend went.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:29 
2:29
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
Yea people talk about not drinking any water in mexico i stay away from just about everything in jersey
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:29 Mike
2:30
Yeah. I mean, the hookers in Mexico are astrophysicists next to Jersey gutter hoes.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:30 
2:30
Hos? Ho's?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:30 
2:31
Bradley watches strike three for the first out of the inning. He headbutts himself somehow.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:31 
2:32
Garza has 7 k's on the day through 5.1
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:32 
2:33
David Murphy lives up to his boring name and flies out. Seriously, dude, consider going by "Dave-O" or something.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:33 
2:33
He's 0-3 today.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:33 
2:34
Check out Boggs
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:34 
2:34
[Image]boggs.bmp  View
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:34 
2:35
Dude's trying to be V for Vendetta a' something.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:35 
2:35
He grounds out to end the side.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:35 
2:36
BOTTOM OF THE SIXED
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:36 
2:36
[Comment From PralinesPralines: ] 
I bet Boggs gets down with the Carlton.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:36 Pralines
2:36
+1
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:36 
2:37
Jamey Wright (3-1, 3.23 ERA) in to pitch for the Rangers.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:37 
2:37
Gabbard's line: 4.1, 5 H, 4 ER, 6 BB, 2 K
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:37 
2:38
Zobrist flies out to Hamilton in center. 1 gone.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:38 
2:40
Iwamura grounds out. I'm trying to dig a quarter out from between the cushions in my couch.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:40 
2:41
Jamie's throwing about 93 and has been mixing in a curveball. As far as I can tell he doesn't suck as much as he should.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:41 
2:41
If you sit in a bullpen and have a "T" on your head you really shouldn't be able to locate anything outside of an 88 MPH "fast"ball.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:41 
2:43
Crawford grounds out. 3 up, 3 down. Let's get this thing moving, boys. I want to go lay in the grass while it's still sunny out.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:43 
2:43
TOP OF THE SEVENTH
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:43 
2:44
Could Carlos Pena eat a Manta Ray?
Yes
 ( 17% )
No
 ( 8% )
Probably like 3
 ( 75% )

Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:44 
2:44
God damnit. Someone get me these FSN announcer's names. No one here is from Texas?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:44 
2:45
He just saw a fan with a cowbell and made the joke. Like, what the hell man?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:45 
2:45
I know it's not even 3 on the east coast yet, but get bent buddy. Where do you get off?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:45 
2:45
Catalonotto grounds out. 1 away.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:45 
2:45
[Comment From date rapdate rap: ] 
who says "no thanks" to a poll, that's pretty ungrateful
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:45 date rap
2:46
He's right, guys. I get paid per vote, so feel free to reroute your IP's and give it another whack.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:46 
2:46
Jarrod Salterlamackeeyar also grounds out to second. 2 gone.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:46 
2:46
[Comment From PralinesPralines: ] 
Lord knows your mom can't turn away polls.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:46 Pralines
2:47
She's pretty eager for me to move out of the basement, so she's got like 5 laptops firing away at these things.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:47 
2:47
Wowwww the third base ball boy just made a web gem. Guaranteed to be on Baseball Tonight.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:47 
2:48
That's so much more exciting than a player web gem. A close second goes to great fan catches.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:48 
2:49
Vazquez the pervert strikes out. Side retired. 5-2 Rays.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:49 
2:49
/stretch
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:49 
2:49
BOTTOM OF THE SEVENTH
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:49 
2:50
[Comment From PralinesPralines: ] 
I had a fan catch once, but I spilled my beer in the process. Karma?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:50 Pralines
2:50
No, you just suck. Beer before ball, dude.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:50 
2:51
BJ Upton grounds out immediately. That might be karma.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:51 
2:51
[Comment From MDTMDT: ] 
I think if you catch a ball in your beer cup you should be allowed to stop the game and declare your preferred team the winner.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:51 MDT
2:51
No, no, NO! Beer before ball!
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:51 
2:52
A ball doesn't get you dizzy. Prioritize, guys. You're killing me.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:52 
2:52
[Comment From SaberSaber: ] 
It can if it hits you hard enough.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:52 Saber
2:53
touche~
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:53 
2:53
Pena takes a called strike three that was definitely not a strike. FSN Strike Zone or whatever the hell it's called says it was a strike, but that crap's rigged.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:53 
2:53
2 gone.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:53 
2:54
[Comment From SaberToothedPieSaberToothedPie: ] 
Tell that guy to not steal my name
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:54 SaberToothedPie
2:54
Slug it out, kids.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:54 
2:54
[Comment From CandiceCandice: ] 
You're just now figuring that out?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:54 Candice
2:54
Nah, it was pretty obvious when it said Kyle Farnsworth threw a strike once.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:54 
2:55
Evan Longoria singles to left. 1 on, 2 out.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:55 
2:55
[Comment From SaberToothedPieSaberToothedPie: ] 
I'm a big homo.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:55 SaberToothedPie
2:56
I'm glad that was resolved maturely. Congratulations on your freedom.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:56 
2:57
Longoria was off on the pitch and advanced to third on the Bartlett single. Runners on the corners with two gone.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:57 
2:58
Booooooo hurry up and pitch.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:58 
2:59
coooooooome ooooooooooooooon
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:59 
2:59
I am like 30 seconds away from falling on my sword.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 2:59 
3:00
[Comment From wagnike2wagnike2: ] 
I'd like to see a Baseball is Boring doubleheader sometime. Talk about endurance skills.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:00 wagnike2
3:00
The thought just...damn just don't. Don't.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:00 
3:00
Cliff Floyd walks, finally. Bases are loaded with two gone. You'll be seeing my Berman impression shortly, I'm sure.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:00 
3:01
Ron Washington is getting a lot of exercise. That'll do it for Mr. Wright (get it like that thing ladies say).
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:01 
3:01
Joaquin Benoit (3-1, 4.94 ERA) in to pitch for the Rangers.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:01 
3:02
This is torture. Straight up torture.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:02 
3:02
2 quick outs and then an hour and ten minutes of kicking me in the noots.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:02 
3:03
Blaow, as they say.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:03 
3:03
17 walks in 23.2 innings for Benoit. Whee.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:03 
3:04
Brings the heat at 89 MPH. Sigh.

/sigh
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:04 
3:04
Hey I think that was the first slider we've seen today. How fun!
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:04 
3:05
0-2 on Riggans.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:05 
3:05
A ball in the dirt warrants a mound visit, I guess. I'm losing it.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:05 
3:07
Struck him out with what the announcers called a changeup. I saw it clocked at 86, which is a -2 MPH change. Lame.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:07 
3:07
TOP OF THE EIGHTH
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:07 
3:07
[Comment From PralinesPralines: ] 
Think Riggans will ever team back up with Murtaugh to make "Lethal Weapon 5"?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:07 Pralines
3:07
We're Die Hard fans here.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:07 
3:08
Garza's at 98 pitches and is back out for the 8th.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:08 
3:09
He's still throwing 93, for what it's worth.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:09 
3:10
Kinsler lofts one to right for the first out of the inning. I twirl my hand while snapping my finger in an effort to end this game in a timely fashion.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:10 
3:12
Why are you reading this liveblog?
Bored
 ( 40% )
At work
 ( 40% )
Anticipating racial slurs
 ( 10% )
Screw you, Nick
 ( 10% )

Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:12 
3:13
Foul balls. A bunch of 'em.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:13 
3:13
Another full count on our friend Michael Young. Heh, by the time this bat is over he won't be so
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:13 
3:13
nevermind he struck out
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:13 
3:14
2 gone, bases empty. Garza's at 110 pitches.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:14 
3:14
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 
you know what this game needs? instant replay
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:14 Matt
3:14
Yes, please review that foul ball to make sure it was a foul ball and not a really foul ball.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:14 
3:14
Hamilton's up. The cold sweats seem to have ceased.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:14 
3:15
They actually have loose wooden chairs in left field at "The Trop", if I may call it that.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:15 
3:15
That's so dumb.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:15 
3:16
Hamilton K's. Garza's 10th on the day. 1-2-3 go the Rangers. It's still 5-2 Rays through 7.5
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:16 
3:16
BOTTOM O' THE EIGHTH
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:16 
3:18
Benoit's back out to pitch, which makes sense. He's the only effective thing to happen to this team yet.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:18 
3:19
The announcer says "always leave the room on a high note", citing the rerun of Seinfeld that aired last night.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:19 
3:19
[Comment From PralinesPralines: ] 
I went to the Indy 500 Sunday and got wicked sunburned and am peeling at work with Aviator tan lines. I look like a mentally deficient raccoon.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:19 Pralines
3:20
That's how I would describe most racing fans.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:20 
3:20
D'OOOH HO HO buuurn
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:20 
3:20
Gabe Gross grounds out.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:20 
3:20
Iwamura flies out to center. 2 down.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:20 
3:21
Biggest Party
Indy 500
 ( 22% )
Daytona 500
 ( 6% )
Preakness
 ( 50% )
Kentucky Derby
 ( 22% )

Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:21 
3:22
Crawford hits a rope to short, but Michael Young spears it for the out. Inning's over. We head to the
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:22 
3:22
TOP OF THE NINTH
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:22 
3:23
Troy Percival (2.61 ERA, 14 SV) in to pitch for the Rays.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:23 
3:23
Garza's line: 8.0, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 10 K
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:23 
3:24
Purse has 2 blown saves on the season.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:24 
3:25
Gabe Gross tracks down a line drive for the first out towards freedom.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:25 
3:25
I made this poll so I can figure out what event I go to first.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:25 
3:25
I don't like either sport (I lump racing together), so this is what I'm basing it on.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:25 
3:26
I want to go to Preakness if only to jump off of a portable toilet.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:26 
3:28
David Murphy singles. Mumbles and walks straight to his '97 Civic and drives to his studio apt in a field somewhere.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:28 
3:28
Brandon Boggs strikes out. 2 gone.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:28 
3:29
Wow, Percival just took himself out of the game. Dan Wheeler is in to close this out.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:29 
3:29
[Comment From SaberSaber: ] 
What did I say? Put him on my fantasy team and I get screwed!
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:29 Saber
3:29
Funny. Saber actually did say that about 5 minutes ago. Sorry, friend.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:29 
3:30
Dan Wheeler (0-3, 2.22 ERA) in to pitch for the Rays.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:30 
3:30
Man on first, two away.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:30 
3:31
[Comment From SaberToothedPieSaberToothedPie: ] 
Rolled on his plant ankle
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:31 SaberToothedPie
3:31
It was ugly, too. He's cooked.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:31 
3:31
[Comment From PralinesPralines: ] 
Over 150 arrests were made at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway over the weekend. Sounds like a party to me.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:31 Pralines
3:32
I'll be the judge of that. Was there any beer there?
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:32 
3:32
[Comment From SaberToothedPieSaberToothedPie: ] 
I dunno if he goes on the DL, if thats what your implying...
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:32 SaberToothedPie
3:32
I'm implying that he's old and now they're going to make glue out of him.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:32 
3:32
Wheeler's ready to go, it seems.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:32 
3:32
Ohhhh and he tweaks his arm. He takes himself out of the game and delays it another 15 minutes.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:32 
3:33
Ah, nevermind, it was just a mound visit. 1-0 on Catalanotto.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:33 
3:34
A gift strike called by the home plate ump. This ump is blind.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:34 
3:34
[Comment From soxfansoxfan: ] 
i'm glad the umps have decided to prevent such game delays of late.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:34 soxfan
3:34
well put
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:34 
3:34
2-2 on Franky. Work your thing, Wheeler.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:34 
3:34
Foul balls followed by foul balls.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:34 
3:35
Then some cowbells. At least they're not thunder stix.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:35 
3:36
Catalanotto hits a single back up the middle. Murphy in from second, which he took due to defensive indifference earlier in the inning.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:36 
3:36
Saltalawhosit is the tying run at the plate. Man on first, 2 gone.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:36 
3:37
Again, check the paper for a kid who swan dove off of a 12 story building if this thing goes to extras.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:37 
3:37
Hell, if it goes to the bottom of the 9th I'll be pissed, and I like the Rangers.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:37 
3:38
FOUL BALLS.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:38 
3:39
lotsa fat dudes cheering on wheeler
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:39 
3:39
YESSSSSSSSSS
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:39 
3:39
Upton makes a great catch to end the game. Thank you, sir. I needed that.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:39 
3:40
Final: Rays 5 Rangers 3
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:40 
3:40
Well, thanks for checking out this stupid game, guys. Hope it was as stupid for you as it was stupid in general.
Wednesday May 28, 2008 3:40 
3:40
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