Open Thread and Ichthyomancy: Marlins at Dodgers (7/11)
Florida Marlins at Los Angeles Dodgers, Jul 11, 2008 10:40 PM EDT
The Marlins are going for their second win in the four game series.
Volstad will be making his first big league start tonight and it couldn't come in a better on the road park. If Volstad's sinker is working, and it should, the infield is going to have to do their job. If everyone is in sync, it could a good night for young Mr. Volstad. For it all to work, Chris will have to get his rhythm on the mound and the fielders to follow his rhythm.
Stults is a lefty, However, right-handed batters are having troubles getting hits off him. Lefties are having more success. Truthfully, I don't much about him other than he pitches well at home. And should he get into trouble, the Dodgers won't hesitate to go to bullpen.
Ichthyomancy is ready for another round of Midnight Baseball. Best of Luck to You!
| FishStriper | Attendance | Player | AAB |
| Architect | 47,708 | Ramirez | Volstad: 6+ K |
| Brickell | 48,888 | Ramirez | Marlins: XTRA inn. W |
| Bumppo | 34,500 | Ramirez | Volstad: QS, W |
| C60 | 46,050 | Cantu | Game: 1+ back-to-back HR |
| Colombo | |||
| Dan | |||
| Dgriot | 51,810 | Cantu | Volstad: QS, W |
| Eelly | |||
| Fishcrazy | 51,800 | Ramirez | Marlins pen: 2.2+ IP, 3+ K, 3+ P, ER ≤ 2 |
| FishFilet | 48,999 | Ross | Marlins pen: W |
| Fishstick | |||
| Fishtail | |||
| Fluxuation | |||
| FriedFish | |||
| FSUMarlins | |||
| GameFish | 47,075 | Ramirez | Volstad: QS, W |
| Gbirdc | |||
| GMFB | 49,370 | Ramirez | Ramirez: 3 H |
| HadMatter | 52,184 | Willingham | Volstad: 2+ 1-2-3 inn. |
| HoyaMarlin | 49,413 | Uggla | Uggla: HR |
| Hurricane | 42,001 | Ramirez | Volstad: W |
| Jrsyeagle | |||
| Jsprt08 | |||
| LadyFish | 50,050 | Willingham | Marlins: 2 DP |
| Little Nicky | |||
| Long Live the Fish | |||
| MattyStar | |||
| Matt Wilson | 46,202 | Volstad | Volstad: QS, W |
| Mbaamin | 48,250 | Volstad | Volstad: QS, W |
| Nynolelaw | |||
| Orlando Rays | 46,580 | Uggla | Uggla: 1+ HR |
| Sdsuaztec | |||
| SoFlaHomer | |||
| Spud | 47,500 | Cantu | Volstad: K > 5 |
| Stlcardinalsfan | 47,896 | Hermida | Hermida: 3 OB |
| Tedhill | |||
| UCFbeta | |||
| Y08Marlin | |||
| Zheke |
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54 comments
Comments
Hoo-ra for Vol-tron
46,202
Christopher Volstad
Volstad: QS, W
by Matt Wilson on Jul 11, 2008 11:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
46,580
Uggla
Uggla: 1+ HR
Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.
by Orlando Rays on Jul 11, 2008 12:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hooray indeed
according to the Herald he could become only the 6th pitcher in history to get a win in his first 2 appearances, one each as a reliever and starter. Um, they put it better than I did.
Baker is the 10th player in Marlins history to HR in his first AB.
picks:
48,888
Hanley
Marlins: extra innings W (again!)
by brickell on Jul 11, 2008 1:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
46050
Cantu
Game: back-to-back HRs at least once
by c60 on Jul 11, 2008 1:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't believe it.
Top 1st: Florida
- J. Hermida homered to deep right, H. Ramirez scored
- J. Cantu homered to deep left
by c60 on Jul 12, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
42001
HanRam
Volstad: W
Build a stadium downtown and I'll buy season tickets
by hurricane on Jul 11, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
49370
hanley
hanley has three hits
I’m hoping that the calling up of jj and volstad will be similar to the calling up of dontrelle. Let’s get this 4 game sweep and then a sweep of the phillies on the other side of the break.
by GMFB on Jul 11, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
change of player
from Willingham to Hanley
by Fishcrazy on Jul 11, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
aw heck...
while we’re at it,
51,800
Marlins bullpen = 2 2/3+ IP, 3+ K’s, 3+ pitchers used, ≥ 2 ER
by Fishcrazy on Jul 11, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Picks
47,500
Gonzo if he starts, otherwise Cantu
Volstad K > 5
by Spud on Jul 11, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stuttering Freddi Picks
52,184
Hammer and and and and…
Volstad 2+ 1-2-3 Innings
"This will all end in tears, I just know it."
by HadMatter on Jul 11, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Scully
This may have been noted before, but I love watching the Dodgers’ feed when we play in L.A. —Vin Scully is the greatest, I learn more about our players’ personal histories than I will ever need to know…
by nynolelaw on Jul 11, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I’m gonna pause the DVR until the volume from the Scully feed sinks up w/ my TV!
"This will all end in tears, I just know it."
by HadMatter on Jul 11, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sigh.
awesome for volstad, but there goes my aab. my picks are sucking these days.
by Fishcrazy on Jul 12, 2008 12:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Volstad > You.
Nasty in the 8th. I don’t want to see Gregg.
by nynolelaw on Jul 12, 2008 12:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No Way!
Volstad up
"This will all end in tears, I just know it."
by HadMatter on Jul 12, 2008 12:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
leadoff man on.....
for the first time tonight
by craig on Jul 12, 2008 12:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When he pitches like that in his first start....
You don’t give Volstad the chance to be the losing pitcher, no matter how remote the possibility
by craig on Jul 12, 2008 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohhhh!
"This will all end in tears, I just know it."
by HadMatter on Jul 12, 2008 12:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Everyone get on the Volswagon!
hmm…that’s not bad…
Everyone get on the Volswagon!®™©(patent pending)
by Fishcrazy on Jul 12, 2008 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so close to the shutout
nice to see him get at least a win though
by FishFilet on Jul 12, 2008 12:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
strange
all three marlin runs came from the first 3 batters
by FishFilet on Jul 12, 2008 12:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice Volstad Win!
Damn it Gregg!
"This will all end in tears, I just know it."
by HadMatter on Jul 12, 2008 12:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
greggify 'em!
With JJ and Volstad added to Nolasco, Olsen and the improving Miller, suddenly the second half looks a whole lot brighter. (And that’s not even counting Sanchez and Mitre, who should be back later.)
by Fishcrazy on Jul 12, 2008 1:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Points
The attendance for the game was 49,545. The attendance point goes to Hoyamarlin.
Players earning a point: Volstad, Hermida and Cantu.
A point goes to: C60, Dgriot, Matt Wilson, Mbaamin and Spud.
AAB points: Architect, Bumppo +2, C60, Dgriot +2, GameFish +2, HadMatter, Hurricane, Matt Wilson +2, Mbaamin +2 and Spud.
Recap:
Dgriot +3
Matt Wilson +3
Mbaamin +3
Bumppo +2
C60 +2
GameFish +2
Spud +2
Hoyamarlin +1
Architect +1
HadMatter +1
Hurricane +1
Congratulations to all of tonight’s winners! If I missed anyone or anything, please let me know.
by craig on Jul 12, 2008 4:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stlcardinalsfan your point was added to your total....
Sorry about leaving it off the list.
by craig on Jul 12, 2008 4:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sat & Sun picks
Same for both days
49450
Ramirez
Fla: HR > 1
by c60 on Jul 12, 2008 7:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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