Baseball Musings
Baseball Musings
July 23, 2003
Blown (Saves) Jays

I just watched the Toronto Blue Jays give away the lead in the top of the ninth inning. Acevedo and Reichert have combined to allow 3 runs so far, and the bases are loaded with 1 out. Reichert threw what looked like a wild pitch, but the ball bounced right back to the catcher, and Frank Thomas couldn't score from third. Then he hits Konerko to force in the go-ahead run anyway. Toronto has now blown 13 of 32 save opportunities this year.

Update: Let me note that the White Sox have a worse save percentage than the Blue Jays, and they are in the process of trying to give the game back to the Blue Jays. Gordon came in and got 1 out, along with giving up a hit and a walk. Damaso Marte has replaced him, and as I write this gets the DP to end the game. Now that's a save!


Posted by David Pinto at 09:57 PM | Games | TrackBack (0)