5fouls Posted July 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 We may have had this story in the thread earlier. But, I saw it again today and though to myself "this has to be Scott's all-time favorite pitcher. https://www.mlb.com/news/ray-caldwell-struck-by-lightning-while-pitching Franklin Lewis, author of a history of the Indians, saw it differently. "A bolt came hurtling from the sky and smashed into the ground near the pitcher's mound," he wrote. "A direct hit would have killed any mortal. Caldwell was struck, a glancing blow fortunately. He was flattened and knocked unconscious for five minutes." Whatever happened, exactly, it's clear that Caldwell got the brunt of it. As he "lay stretched out in the pitcher's box," according to The Sporting News, his own teammates feared he might be dead. But, after about five minutes of extremely justifiable panic, he came to. Caldwell didn't come out of the game to recover from the shock or seek medical attention, though. No. He had business to attend to -- namely getting Dugan out and ending the game. And that's just what he did, quickly inducing a ground ball to third base. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 1 hour ago, 5fouls said: Well, you didn't pout it in your post. Originally I did but somehow I must have deleted it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 59 minutes ago, 5fouls said: We may have had this story in the thread earlier. But, I saw it again today and though to myself "this has to be Scott's all-time favorite pitcher. https://www.mlb.com/news/ray-caldwell-struck-by-lightning-while-pitching Franklin Lewis, author of a history of the Indians, saw it differently. "A bolt came hurtling from the sky and smashed into the ground near the pitcher's mound," he wrote. "A direct hit would have killed any mortal. Caldwell was struck, a glancing blow fortunately. He was flattened and knocked unconscious for five minutes." Whatever happened, exactly, it's clear that Caldwell got the brunt of it. As he "lay stretched out in the pitcher's box," according to The Sporting News, his own teammates feared he might be dead. But, after about five minutes of extremely justifiable panic, he came to. Caldwell didn't come out of the game to recover from the shock or seek medical attention, though. No. He had business to attend to -- namely getting Dugan out and ending the game. And that's just what he did, quickly inducing a ground ball to third base. Just rub some dirt on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 6 hours ago, Steubenhoosier said: Anyone else feel as apathetic about the All-Star game as I do? Used to be must see viewing. I can’t remember the last time I watched even an inning Had no clue it was viewed as much see TV. I've never watched any of the three major All Star games.. I do like a good 3pt contest, home run derby, dunk contest though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted July 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 5 hours ago, btownqb said: Had no clue it was viewed as much see TV. I've never watched any of the three major All Star games.. I do like a good 3pt contest, home run derby, dunk contest though! Interleague play took some luster off the MLB All-Star game. But, it never has been the farce that the NFL NBA, and NHL games are. I still make time to watch it every year. Last night's game was one of the more enjoyable ones in the last 15-20 years. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 A-Rod and Ortiz do nothing for my viewing pleasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted July 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 24 minutes ago, rico said: A-Rod and Ortiz do nothing for my viewing pleasure. They are horrid. My wife, who does not really watch baseball, commented on why Fox employed such bad announcers. She knows of Arod from stuff outside baseball, but had no idea who Ortiz was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 (edited) I wish they would go back to players wearing their team uniforms instead of those terrible uniforms they wore last night. Edited July 12, 2023 by IU Scott 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 1 hour ago, IU Scott said: I wish they would go back to players wearing their team uniforms instead of those terrible uniforms they wore last night. Agreed.... They were definitely FUGLY!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 3 hours ago, 5fouls said: They are horrid. My wife, who does not really watch baseball, commented on why Fox employed such bad announcers. She knows of Arod from stuff outside baseball, but had no idea who Ortiz was. Yeah. That pregame show was putrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 5 hours ago, 5fouls said: They are horrid. My wife, who does not really watch baseball, commented on why Fox employed such bad announcers. She knows of Arod from stuff outside baseball, but had no idea who Ortiz was. 2 hours ago, rico said: Yeah. That pregame show was putrid. I agree, both were vapid 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 20 minutes ago, IUFLA said: I agree, both were vapid 😁 I must confess, I had to look that word up. Very appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted July 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 43 minutes ago, rico said: I must confess, I had to look that word up. Very appropriate. Dont feel bad Rico. I looked it up as well. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 1 hour ago, rico said: I must confess, I had to look that word up. Very appropriate. 21 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Dont feel bad Rico. I looked it up as well. If you 2 ever went to work with me, you'd know how I know it 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 12 minutes ago, IUFLA said: If you 2 ever went to work with me, you'd know how I know it 🙂 You work with A-Roid and Big Poopy? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 1 hour ago, rico said: You work with A-Roid and Big Poopy? Well, ok... Not THAT bad 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, rico said: You work with A-Roid and Big Poopy? Big Poopy.... Love it That's what I called him when the Yanks played the Red Sawks.... Edited July 12, 2023 by Proud2BAHoosier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 15 minutes ago, Proud2BAHoosier said: Big Poopy.... Love it That's what I called him when the Yanks played the Red Sawks.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Spencer Steer: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/07/reds-spencer-steer-breakout-rookie-tyler-mahle-trade.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 50!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 🤣🤣🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted July 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 27 minutes ago, btownqb said: 🤣🤣🤣 The game could benefit from some more Ichiro and Tony Gwynn type players. On that note, I'm rooting for Arraez from Miami to keep that average up around .380. Hitting .400 is probably unrealistic, but if he can be .370 or above, it could be the trigger that helps us get more players with that approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IU Scott Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 So far the Reds and Brewers game has been a out hing dual. Going to the bottom of the 4th it is 0-0. The Reds were shutout in their last game at Milwaukee 1-0 so it has been awhile for them to score Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 Still no score through 6 innings. Burns has 13K'S and the Reds only has 2 hits. It is obvious our offense struggles against Milwaukee pitching. I am disappointed in the lack of aggressiveness by the Reds on the base paths. Milwaukee catcher is one of the worst throwing catchers and the time we got some speed on the bases we did nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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