After the series win against LA, I thought we could go on a run of wins / sweep this series v Colorado. How wrong was I? Even Dylan Cease (whos been brilliant since signing) couldn't get past the Rox last night.
Any news about this yet @Billy in Bristol ? I'd be interested in going along - and will put it out on the group chat for the rest of the Brighton Baseball Club players, if its happening?
Im slowly building up a collection of baseball movies on DVD (yes, Im old skool!) and got 'Bad News Bears' and 'Field of Honour' (about the negro leagues) through yesterday. The Natural is on my list to still get (y)
So what does everyone make of the rash of injuries that have plagued pitchers through the opening games of the season? A lot of it being blamed on the shortened pitch clock, but I cant believe that is the sole reason so many pitchers are going down hurt so early...?
"50 Summers" is a great docu-film about the Omaha Storm Chasers minor league team, and their 50th season opening weekend buildup.
Also, "The Battered Bastards of Baseball", which is about the independent Single A team started by Kurt Russell's dad in the '70s.
"42", (the Jackie Robinson...
Opening Day!
Really looking forward to a long weekend of action. Padres v Giants should be a good one - especially with the return of Melvin to Petco so soon after leaving. Wonder what sort of reception he will get. Super excited to get the season underway, although I think we will struggle to...
Even though we are relatively new to the sport, we were chuffed to bits last summer at the London Series when (sitting by the Cards bullpen) my wife managed to get a ball from Adam Wainwright, and an autograph from him on his Topps card we got in the commemorative packs being sold. Will treasure...
Wild Win for the Padres in Game 2. #LFGSD!
Most runs ever scored against the Dodgers....Gone toe to toe over two games - and if not for a broken glove, could be 2-0
Welcome to the big leagues Mr Yamamoto
Cant factor for a broken lace / web on a glove, but that was a game changer with Cronenworths charged error. Crazy.
Oh well, lets focus on splitting the series now and get back to SD at .500
But, yet again...the MLB and Nike have said there have been no changes to the material used this year on the pants....its the same as last year (apparently).
I looked at a few of the teams this weekend wearing the new style pants, and none were see through from what I could make out - including...
MLB.TV have both the Padres v Dodgers, and the D'Backs v Rockies free to view again tonight on the app / website if anyone is interested.
First pitch both about 8.10pm