Highheat's Orioles (MLB "The Show" '08) Final Attempt!!!!

[superjames1992]

Wow, this is over 500 replies now! Onward to 1,000 Highheat; you'll be only the second dynasty on here to accomplish that feat.

Tough losing streak though. Ouch. Losing all those one-run games are killers. The Braves lost a MLB record 23 (I think?) straight one-run games this year; let's hope you don't break that mark!

Anyways, good luck. You can catch up to Boston! A 20 game lead is nothing! LOL.

[highheatkingsb]

Quote: Originally Posted by unexpectedorc

ouch! Not only did you lose to the prates, but to phil dumatrait.

Quote: Originally Posted by superjames1992

Wow, this is over 500 replies now! Onward to 1,000 Highheat; you'll be only the second dynasty on here to accomplish that feat. Tough losing streak though. Ouch. Losing all those one-run games are killers. The Braves lost a MLB record 23 (I think?) straight one-run games this year; let's hope you don't break that mark! Anyways, good luck. You can catch up to Boston! A 20 game lead is nothing! LOL.

Thanks for checking in guys. Yeah, looks like another sweep ahead for my O's, and it's nice to maybe make history here on OS, but I couldn't do it without you guys. It's an honor and thanks for keep paying attention as much as I'm losing.

[gtm]

Quote: Originally Posted by highheatkingsb

Thanks for checking in guys. Yeah, looks like another sweep ahead for my O's, and it's nice to maybe make history here on OS, but I couldn't do it without you guys. It's an honor and thanks for keep paying attention as much as I'm losing.

You tried my friend. Sorry to see the big let up from the team. Phelps made history in Beijing and HH makes history here at OS. Tough go bro'.

[doncoryell]

Upon further review, within the last year there has been only 5 threads to reach the five century mark, and you have two of them. Two of the other 3 are by some numbskull (me).

It's our sticktuativeness (if there's such a word, if not, it is now) in outlasting any potential boredom that might set in, plus our dedication to what we're doing, that keeps these going. And also, we thank the readers as well. Without them, these wouldn't be as much fun.

Keep up the great work and hopefully you can rebuild the O's.

[highheatkingsb]

Quote: Originally Posted by gtm

You tried my friend. Sorry to see the big let up from the team. Phelps made history in Beijing and HH makes history here at OS. Tough go bro'.

Quote: Originally Posted by doncoryell

Upon further review, within the last year there has been only 5 threads to reach the five century mark, and you have two of them. Two of the other 3 are by some numbskull (me). It's our sticktuativeness (if there's such a word, if not, it is now) in outlasting any potential boredom that might set in, plus our dedication to what we're doing, that keeps these going. And also, we thank the readers as well. Without them, these wouldn't be as much fun. Keep up the great work and hopefully you can rebuild the O's.

Thanks for all the support guys, but it's hopefully just the beginning of this dynasty thread. I hope I can build a winner someday so you guys are there along for the ride as well.

[highheatkingsb]

June 15th, 2008
Game: 70 of 162
Attendance: 25,762
Wind: N 9 mph

(38-32) @ (25-44)

Starting Pitching Matchup

PITCHING MATCH-UP

Zach Duke Garrett Olson 4-3 W-L 4-6 2.93 ERA 4.05

Fireworks on Father's Day, O's snap streak with 9th inning rally!!!!!

Baltimore, MD - All the Dad's of Baltimore were treated to one hell of a baseball game this afternoon at Camden Yards. The hometown "Birds" offense delivered and gave fans of this team reasons that make the future look bright. Things didn't seem that way when the O's took a 4-2 lead into the 7th inning, the Pirates thinking sweep, came all the way back to take a 5-4 lead. Nate McLouth continued to tear up Orioles' pitching by delivering another home run and gave the Pirates a 5-4 lead in the 7th with an RBI single off of O's starter Garrett Olson. The game went to the 9th inning and then the fireworks began. The Pirates looked like they would put the sweep away with an RBI single from Ronny Paulino and then Freddie Sanchez scored to give Pittsburgh a sure 7-4 victory, but then it happened. A whole half of season's worth of frustration took form in the bottom of the 9th. The O's got the first two hittters aboard with a walk by Millar and a single from Freddie Bynum. With one out, Brian Roberts delivered a single to plate Millar to make it a 7-5 game. The Pirates should've gotten out of the inning and ended the game on a ground ball by Melvin Mora to short, but it was booted and it loaded the bases for the O's. Luke Scott then made the Pirates pay when he drilled a ball to the alley in left center to score Bynum and Roberts to tie the game at 7-7. After an Aubrey Huff pop out for the 2nd out of the inning, Nick Markakis ripped a fastball back through the box into center field to score Mora and send Camden Yards into a frenzy, finally snapping a 6-game skid. The O's have the day off tomorrow and will host the Astros starting Tuesday night.

Line Score

Pittsburgh @ Baltimore (June 15th, 2008)

TEAMS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Pittsburgh Pirates 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 2 7 11 2 Baltimore Orioles 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 4 8 13 1 WP - D. Sarfate (1-2), LP - J. Grabow (3-3)

Extra Base Hits & RBI Summary

2B - Bixler (14), Bay (19), Paulino (10)
3B - None
HR - Bautista (3), McLouth (13)
RBI - Sanchez (35), Bautista (9), Paulino 2 (30), McLouth 2 (47)
SB - Bixler (22)

2B - Scott (13)
3B - None
HR - None
RBI - Roberts 2 (20), Mora (25), Markakis 2 (29), Scott 2 (39)
SB - Roberts (20), Bynum (10)

Pitching Summary



Z. Duke 5.0 IP, 10 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K's, 1 WP
S. Burnett 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K's
D. Marte (H, 8) 1.1 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
J. Grabow (L, 3-3) 0.0 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
T. Yates 0.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K

G. Olson 6.1 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 2 K's, 1 WP
D. Sarfate (W, 1-2) 2.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K's, 2 WP

Scoring Summary



Top 2nd

Bautista homered to right (1-0)

Bottom 3rd

Roberts singled to center, Bynum scored (1-1)
Mora singled to right, L. Hernandez scored (2-1)
Roberts scored on a wild pitch (3-1)

Top 4th

McLouth homered to right center (3-2)

Bottom 5th

Markakis singled to center, Scott scored (4-2)

Top 7th

Sanchez singled to right, Bixler scored (4-3)
Paulino doubled to right center, Sanchez scored (4-4)
McLouth singled to left, Paulino scored (5-4)

Top 9th

Paulino singled to right, Mientkiewicz scored (6-4)
Sanchez scored on a wild pitch (7-4)

Bottom 9th

Roberts singled to center, Millar scored (7-5)
Scott doubled to left center, Payton and Roberts scored (7-7)
Markakis singled to center, Mora scored (8-7)

Player of the Game

Nick Markakis went 4-for-5 on the night and drove in the game winning RBI as the Orioles snapped a 6-game
losing streak with an 8-7 come from behind victory over the Pirates.

Standings

American League East
Team		W	L	GB	STRK
	Boston	47	25	-	W 6
	New York AL	45	27	2.0	W 4
	Toronto	41	30	5.5	W 2
	Tampa Bay	30	40	16.0	L 3
	Baltimore	26	44	20.0	W 1

International League (AAA)

(34-37) @ (35-35)

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees	8	12	2
Norfolk Tides	7	14	2

Record: (35-36)
Place: 3rd (5.0 games back)
Streak (Loss 1)

Eastern League (AA)

(31-38) @ (35-34)

Harrisburg Senators	1	9	0
Bowie Baysox	7	10	0

Record (36-34)
Place: T-3rd (3.0 games back)

Streak: (Won 2)

Statistic Leaders through June 15th

A. Cintron LF .326 Batting Avg L. Scott LF 11 Home Runs A. Huff/L. Scott 1B/LF 39 RBIs B. Roberts 2B 20 Steals D. Cabrera SP 7 Wins R. Liz SP 3.13 ERA C. Bradford RP 1.08 ERA G. Sherrill CL 18 Saves D. Cabrera SP 65 Strike Outs J. Lewis RP 42 Strike Outs

[gtm]

Fantastic comeback and what a sweet way to end your losing streak.

[orion523]

Quote: Originally Posted by doncoryell

Upon further review, within the last year there has been only 5 threads to reach the five century mark, and you have two of them. Two of the other 3 are by some numbskull (me). It's our sticktuativeness (if there's such a word, if not, it is now) in outlasting any potential boredom that might set in, plus our dedication to what we're doing, that keeps these going. And also, we thank the readers as well. Without them, these wouldn't be as much fun. Keep up the great work and hopefully you can rebuild the O's.

Way to go guys,hopefully I'll join you soon in the "500 club"I figure by the end of my second season I should be there.

[highheatkingsb]

Quote: Originally Posted by gtm

Fantastic comeback and what a sweet way to end your losing streak.

Quote: Originally Posted by orion523

Way to go guys,hopefully I'll join you soon in the "500 club"I figure by the end of my second season I should be there.

Thanks gtm, I have to say, when I gave up the lead and then the Pirates got 2 runs in the 9th, I was starting to wonder if I'll ever win again. Everything for some reason just went right in the bottom of the 9th.

Hey Orion, I'll be pulling for you. I know you'll get there, and congrats ahead of time.

[highheatkingsb]

Trade News From Around The League
June 15th, 2008




- The Washington Nationals Traded (SS) Felipe Lopez To The Los Angeles Angels For (RP) Scot Shields.