Lidge
« The Fringe | Main | Wish List For Second Half »So who wasn't prepared for a Pujols homer in the 12th? I envisioned a city-wide serenade of Lidge with "Who's Your Daddy? Albert Pujols!" the next time the Astros came to St. Louis. Instead it's... well, read the previous post. Aaron Miles?
There was plenty to criticize in the late innings: LaRussa letting Carpenter hit for himself in the 9th against Russ "good pitcher except the home runs" Springer (then yanking Carpenter after one batter), Encarnacion pulling a groundball just like Qualls wanted, Rodriguez's fielding gaffe and Looper's HBP on an 0-2 count. These are symptoms of a deeply flawed team. Nonetheless the Cardinals go to the break with a four game lead and I'm going to do my best to enjoy it even if it hurts.
Posted by Rob at July 9, 2006 11:30 PMJust savor the victory my friend. They didn't quit and Brad Lidge, well...I think Game 5 is still in his head.
Posted by: Erik at July 10, 2006 05:55 PMI agree. I love it!
Posted by: MO Boiler at July 10, 2006 09:54 PMWhat's with the huge number of LOB's on this team? Jeez, Thursday's 10 inning job produced 23 LOB's for the home team. That, my friends, sucks ass.
Posted by: tlr at July 13, 2006 10:24 PM