Eckstein Sucks

The first game after going coast to coast is always tough, and even though we didn't play great we frankly we should have won this game. Mainly our opportunities came in the 6th and 9th innings when we just couldn't capitalize on opportunities. After we tied it up in the 6th, we still had a chance to put more on the board with runners on the corners and 1 out. Delwyn Young K'd, Nyjer walked and Jack struck out swinging.

In 9th, Nyjer started us off with a single, and after about 20 throw overs, Heath Bell finally goes to the plate and Jack fails on the would be sacrifice and pops up to the catcher. Terrible. Before the next pitch is even thrown Nyjer gets caught leaning off 1st, inning over. Even Worse. I do not put that play on Nyjer though, as J.R. has to know that Bell is going to throw over. When everyone in the stadium knows that you want to steal 2nd, you try and send him on the 1st pitch?.. interesting.

Snell only went 5 innings, and the bullpen didn't give up a run until the 11th. If he can keep the walks down he's pitching fine.

Notes

• Left 10 men on base, not going to win many with that stat
• Freddy/Jack: 0-10 from the 1 and 2 holes
• 5 2/3 shutout innings from the 'pen
• McLouth was hurt, but should be back soon
• The Andy LaRoche hitting streak continues...