I agree Aronchis, although Jimenez has seemed to fare better lower in the order throughout his career. I don't know if it's pure coincidence or a different approach by him, but it's been fairly consistent.
That's why I really like Freel leading off.(Not to mention what Freel brings to the table)
Jimenez:
Ball
Groundout. Nice play by Grudzielanek
Griffey:
Strike(looking)
Ball
Ball
Little grounder(out in front of home)...2 outs.
I think Ryan Freel makes things happen better at the top of the lineup.
Jimenez is a good contact hitter, and he'd benefit from moving down in the lineup to like 6th or 7th where he might see better pitches w/ men aboard in front of him.
I like Jimenez hitting in those RBI-type situations that Rich Aurillia has been coming up in.
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Casey:
Ball
single
Rolen seems to have trouble with that back of his every year. That would scare me if I happened to be a STL fan.
For Love of the Game
"If you aren't first; you're last"
Carpenter was a big steal for the Cards. They got him for next to nothing.
Pena(Refreshing to see him with a start):
Strike
Ball
Strike(swinging)
Ball
Strike looking on the curve. 0-0 after 1.
Freel not only would have beat it out but would have stole 2nd and 3rd...Originally Posted by CincyRedsFan30
No first inning runs for once.
Test... uno, dos... uno, dos!
Edmonds(Please no HR):
Ball
Ball
Ball
Strike(looking)
Strike(looking)
Strikeout. 1 out.
Grudzielanek:
Strike(looking)
Strike(swinging)
Foul
Strikeout. 2 outs.
If we can get Grudz out, we can get anyone out!
Milton continues to get the ball down...
Mabry:
Ball
Ball
Ball
Strike(looking)
Walk
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