Now We're Rolling
A look at the final scores of the first three games of this series, and you might say, "OK fine. We're supposed to beat the Marlins at home." But the nature of the wins, capped by Chipper's 3-run walkoff HR tonight, could prove far more energizing. Three improbable comeback wins, and maybe this portends better things to come (provided Francoeur didn't just send Chipper to the DL by pounding on him at the plate -- Jeff, you gotta lighten up on the old man).
Hidden in the overall good performance by the offense is the fact that Chipper hasn't been much of a run-producer lately. He still gets on base with the best of them, but the power hasn't been in evidence. We can't expect 30 HR from him anymore, but if he can string some games like this together now and then (and can avoid getting hurt), our lineup truly rivals the Mets. Speaking of whom, their recent 9-game lead has been cut in half.
On the other hand, we've got Sosa going tomorrow. As Harry Caray would often say, "Let's get some runs!"
Hidden in the overall good performance by the offense is the fact that Chipper hasn't been much of a run-producer lately. He still gets on base with the best of them, but the power hasn't been in evidence. We can't expect 30 HR from him anymore, but if he can string some games like this together now and then (and can avoid getting hurt), our lineup truly rivals the Mets. Speaking of whom, their recent 9-game lead has been cut in half.
On the other hand, we've got Sosa going tomorrow. As Harry Caray would often say, "Let's get some runs!"
posted by Sam Bass | 11:25 PM
2 Comments:
This series has been great, but it's sad to hear that Davies could be out for most of the season. Hopefully someone else can set it up.
I'm hoping Chuck James can fill out the rotation at some point, replacing whoever burns out first between Sosa and HoRam.
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