October 06, 2008
Hunter and Hunted
Torii Hunter comes up in the top of the eighth with two on and two out (that seems to be the Angels prefered situation). A passed ball puts both runners in scoring position.
Update: The Torii, Torii chant doesn't work as Hunter singles to right, driving in both runs. Okajima and Masterson combine to blow the save.
Update: Napoli flies out to right to end the inning. The Angels did a good job of working Lester's pitch count high (109) so that he couldn't complete the game. Lackey is still in with 93 pitches thrown.
Update: Sorry, Scot Shields is in to start the eighth. I'm a bit surprised by that.
Update: Shields retires the side in order. The game goes to the ninth tied at two.
Tito wanted to make sure Lester was fresh for the offseason.
why not bring in Manny Del Carmen???