Hey everyone. Welcome to Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Ala., where Auburn and Alabama are engaged in a baseball game.This is a large crowd. I'd say it's in the 7,000 range.
CURRENT SCORE:
Auburn 8
Alabama 7
FINAL
- AUBURN FIRST: Brian Fletcher knocks a double off the wall in deep center, taking full advantage of a bases-loaded situation.
- Alabama first: Not much going on.
- AUBURN SECOND: Trent Mummey hits a solo ding-dong.
- Alabama second: Not much going on.
- AUBURN THIRD: Not much going on.
- Alabama third: Kent Matthes hits a three-run dong to centerfield. It was a 2-2 fastball, chest-high. Probably not the best pitch ever ... from a pitcher's perspective.
- AUBURN FOURTH: Auburn scores one on a pass ball. Another run scored on a sac by Justin Hargett.
- Alabama fourth: Not much going on.
- AUBURN FIFTH: Not much going on.
- Alabama fifth: Bases loaded, but reliever Michael Hurst managed to escape disaster.
- AUBURN SIXTH: Not much going on.
- Alabama sixth: Not much going on.
- AUBURN SEVENTH: Not much going on.
- Alabama seventh: Not much going on.
- AUBURN EIGHTH: Not much going on.
- Alabama eighth: Vin DiFazio just doubled off the wall in center, drove home a run. Taylor Dugas just doubled in another run. Jake Smith then hits a two-run dong. That's four for the Tide.
- AUBURN NINTH: Casey McElroy leads off with a triple ... and promptly is lifted for a pinch runner. He's the only shortstop on the roster. Justin Hargett drives home the run with a sac fly. Ben Jones drove in the go-ahead run with a double into left field. Auburn scored twice.
- Alabama ninth: Not much going on.
i win!!!
ReplyDeleteand now, back to the game.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update JGT.
ReplyDeleteWar Friggin' Eagle!!!!!!
Good guys still up 3-0 after 1.
ReplyDelete4-0. Too early to call rout, but this if fun to watch so far.
ReplyDeleteTrent Mummey hit a solo ding-dong in the second. Auburn up 4-0.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome so far.
ReplyDeleteGot to be a nice night for baseball in Montgomery. Warm and no mosquitoes yet.
I think I'm sitting in front of ramp lady. Man this bat is crazy!
ReplyDeletekind of crazy, watching on-line, reading a blog and watching tv all at the same time....is that overload?
ReplyDeleteI think I'm sitting in front of ramp lady. Man this bat is crazy!
ReplyDeletelooking good so far!
ReplyDeleteWEG, I'm sure you're up to the challenge.
ReplyDeleteNot sure why that posted twice.
ReplyDeletePerfect evening for baseball!
This is a great evening for baseball ... clear skies and 64 degrees.
ReplyDeleteyeah, I am acting like a young person by all the multi-tasking!!
ReplyDeleteWebcasts are awesome. I wish my cable provider had ESPN360. I can foresee in the future anything your sports heart desires available online.
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not, in flipping through the channels on the HD set, I stopped on the local PBS channel and they're holding a fundraiser. I know, right? Shocking. The point of mentioning it here, that joint is absolutely jumping with AU fandom taking the calls. The Atlanta AU Club is representin'. War Eagle.
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ReplyDeleteJG,
ReplyDeleteWas that Mummey's 7th? Doesn't that tie him for the team lead in HR's with Sanders?
Thanks for posting the WSFA TV link. Tabbed Browsing is a blessing.
ReplyDeleteDing Dong!
ReplyDeleteWatching the stream on an 8 ft projection screen! Awesome.
we need to score every inning or the infidels might think they are good or something
ReplyDeletewhy do they have to ruin Sweet Home Alabama with RTR? It DOES NOT belong to them!!
ReplyDeleteI hate LS, anyway, so they can't keep the mullet rock.
ReplyDeleteIs it a little too much to have the streaming game, the HABOTN, and statracker all up at once?
ReplyDeleteIs it bad that I want to rip the vocal chords out of this nutjob sitting behind me?
ReplyDeleteMummey and Sanders now tied for the Auburn HR lead with seven apiece, yes.
ReplyDeleteJust slap him, DM.
ReplyDeleteA buddy of mine is at the game wearing his Troy U shirt and a UAT loser mouthed off at him about it. Jerks.
ReplyDeleteThree-run dong for Alabama.
ReplyDeleteDang.
ReplyDeletedang dong
ReplyDeleteJG,
ReplyDeleteIt's a she. I've never wanted to hit a woman until now.
That was a STUPID pitch to Mathes.
Kiffin can't help himself can he?
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ReplyDeleteNo he can't, Mon. He's like Steve Spurrier...without the wins.
ReplyDeleteI was talking to a big UT fan at work today. They're scared.
ReplyDeleteI hate and loathe bama. I want bama to commit 23 errors.
ReplyDeleteGO TIGERS!!!
...the thing is, I think he may be right. Can you name any former South Carolina players who aren't pumping gas?
ReplyDeleteKiffen doesn't exactly "connect" with the typical UT guy.
ReplyDeleteDo Full Service stations even still exist?
ReplyDeleteIn Jersey, they're all full service. You can't pump your own gas. It's against the law.
ReplyDeleteThere is a link for the baseball game?
ReplyDeleteYou've got a big Amen here Doc.
ReplyDeleteI hope Bama fails in every aspect of their existence.
Errors, not so much. I enjoy the destruction of Pitcher's ERA better than a position players fielding percentage. At least the position guys can make up their errors at the plate. A pitcher has no way to redeem himself. He just goes home and cries.
ReplyDeleteUnlike most newer stadiums, that home plate is far away from the backstop and therefore, the fans. Doesn't seem cozy.
ReplyDeleteLink hit "webcast"
ReplyDeleteWsfa.com then just click on the "webcast" icon.
ReplyDeleteMon...google WSFA TV and the link will be on the front page.
ReplyDeleteStill a very well done stadium, hoops.
ReplyDeletePerfectly Executed Squeeze.
ReplyDelete"Do you know how much I f***ing hate these guys"!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBand? at a baseball game?
ReplyDeletedid both teams bring a band?
ReplyDeleteSeeing as how Little Nicky has sold his soul to the devil, how will he go out?
ReplyDeleteMy money's on his head spontaneously exploding.
Both bands in the house, yes.
ReplyDeletebtw, Burnside outlasted the evil team's pitcher.
ReplyDeleteI would like to go on record as saying I have no problem with Nick's head spontaneously exploding.
ReplyDeletetwo bands at a baseball game is the most bizarre thing in the the world to me. one band is strange enough.
ReplyDeleteBurnie just gave up a very long double.
ReplyDeleteHe struck out the side, though, so Alabama gets nada.
ReplyDeletePF....The folks I know in the Gump area think highly of the stadium. Maybe the view on the webcast doesn't do justice.
ReplyDeleteSeems thst Burnside is throwing fastballs high and telegraphing his breaking stuff.
Good K by Burnside. Way to work through it. I love a pitcher who can get himself out of a hole like that!
ReplyDeleteBurnside has nothing on his fastball and he's not locating it on top of that.
ReplyDeleteHe's shortarming his delivery and not pitching off his back leg.
Nice
ReplyDeleteHoopie, I went there once last year. I've been to A LOT of baseball stadiums over the years, and it very well may be my favorite. Webcast doesn't do it justice.
ReplyDeleteBurnie has been hitting 89. That's not too shabby.
ReplyDeleteHoopie,
ReplyDeleteRiverwalk is one of the nicest AA stadiums anywhere. It is very well done.
I think this is one of the most legit stadia in the minors. It's very nice.
ReplyDeleteDang..my router is weak and I keep losing the link.
ReplyDeleteKristina....We just need suggestions for creating a cranial Kaboom while maintaining plausible deniability. Once that happens, there will plenty of volunteers to effect the action.
Hoopie, I can neither confirm nor deny reports of a cranial Kaboom in Auburn or the surrounding areas.
ReplyDelete"cranial" sounds salacious to me.
ReplyDelete89 doesn't mean much when its flat and lacks any movement.
ReplyDeleteGood throw and he's out. Is that two errors on the catcher so far? I hope he goes home and cries.
ReplyDeletenevermind. guess that past ball that hit his glove wasn't his fault. I still hope he goes home and cries.
ReplyDeletesalacious: arousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination.
ReplyDeleteJGT - you naughty boy.
However, I can't disagree with your assessment.
ReplyDeleteIt's Kristina's fault.
ReplyDelete3rd base coach shouldn't have held him up. He had already committed and was around 3rd before the LF picked up the ball. He would have made it in safely.
ReplyDeleteIt always is...
ReplyDeleteD Miller showing a little baseball acumen...I can't disagree with either point so far.
ReplyDeleteI blame Monica for a lot of stuff, too.
ReplyDeleteMy baseball acumen: score more runs than your opponent.
ReplyDeleteAs much as I hate to admit it, being the proponent of orange that I am, I like Auburn's white/white with blue trim home unis better.
ReplyDeleteDammit. That is not a quality start.
PF,
ReplyDeleteBaseball has been my life since I was old enought to hold a baseball.
I have a sneaky suspicion that you and I would enjoy watching a game together.
nice crowd real nice
ReplyDeleteProbably, Miller
ReplyDeleteI don't remember not knowing how to throw a baseball... I do, however, remember the last time I threw one without pain.
I will never understand why college basbell isn't covered like basketball and football...
ReplyDeletePF,
ReplyDeleteSame here. Unfortunately that was a couple years before I stopped playing.
yes
ReplyDeleteyeah, Jay G, why is baseball not covered like basketball and football? :-)
ReplyDeletehttp://www.stevensip.com/raycom/WSFA/6098.html
ReplyDeleteI dont know everyone might already be watching but here is the game...
I'd rather watch baseball any day over basketball.
ReplyDeleteI thought that was gone Mcelroy
ReplyDeletePeter, because I don't think the interest in there ... compared to spring football and SEC tournaments.
ReplyDeleteIf they were playing really good teams, it might be a different story.
Rats
ReplyDeleteDamn back to back warning track shots :(
ReplyDeleteI meant why isn't College Baseball covered by ESPN or just in general like college football and basketball...
What the hell, our cheerleaders are at the game?
ReplyDeleteIt's a "unique baseball situation" jhag.
ReplyDeleteCollege Baseball generally hs high scoring games. Aluminum bats and a dearth of good pitchers ensure that.
ReplyDeleteHS pitchers are more apt to go pro because the pros develop the pitchers much more carefully than college. College coaches are under pressure to win. A minor league coache's job is to develop players. It's a different pro-college situation than other sports. Other pro sports don't have minor leagues.
Jay G, I was only kidding.
ReplyDeleteFor those in the ATL market, I've called Kincaide to talk Auburn baseball. It really get's under his skin.
ReplyDeleteSo we beat 9th ranked FSU, and now beating formerly 23d ranked Bama...are we pretty good or is it just anyone can beat anyone in college baseball? It seems the later
ReplyDeleteThe Marlins have cheerleaders...then again, they have dancing fat men, too. not exactly an every day baseball environment.
ReplyDeleteI'm more weirded out by the bands than the cheerleaders.
So was I, Peter.
ReplyDeleteIt's really on par with equestian.
I sure am glad Eli Gold doesn't call baseball games. When I hear his voice I throw up in my mouth.
ReplyDeleteI disagree. Equestrian is more likely to win a national championship.
ReplyDeleteAs soon as equestrian moves to NCAA, I'll consider covering it.
ReplyDeletejhag, very few colleges pack out their (normally small) baseball stadiums. More than a few, though, pack out basketball arenas and football stadiums. Fans like scoring and nonstop action. Baseball, as you know, isn't that.
ReplyDeleteI do give ESPN props for covering the College World Series, though.
I saw Georgia Southern play this past weekend. I like cheerleaders much more than the silly "fan games" at GSU. GSU has only lost one game...to #9 ranked Ga Tech and plays AU later this season in Auburn.
ReplyDeleteHahahah nice tumble there 3rd Bama basemen
ReplyDeleteWho is operating these cameras?
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing more fun than sitting in those couple of rows of bleachers in right field at Plainsman Park and giving the opponent's right fielder the business.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness Auburn doesn't have to face UGA this year. That would be three guaranteed loses.
ReplyDeleteI'm operating a camera.
ReplyDeleteI'm the guy scanning the crowd looking for "interesting fans" ...
That's 3 Ks, No H, No BB by Hurst so far.
ReplyDeleteI thought our equestrian team was NCAA? Didn't they move from club to NCAA in 2002 or so?
ReplyDeletewhat a bomb!!!
ReplyDeletefoul ball
yes
ReplyDeleteMorris must still be getting re-acclimated to the aluminum bats after swinging wood in fall league and winter ball.
ReplyDeleteman, i thought that was it
ReplyDeletecome on good guys!
ReplyDeleteThere is no such thing as NCAA equestrian.
ReplyDeleteBack home from TurboProp's game ... good to see all is good hatin' order.
ReplyDeleteLet me reaffirm my commitment to HATIN' UAT.
He said "swinging wood" heh ... heh ... heh ...he
ReplyDeleteDon't we all swing wood occasionally?
ReplyDeleteSome more occasionally than others.
ReplyDeleteWhat was that Haggard?
ReplyDeleteWe used to have a wooden bat in the newsroom. One day not too long ago, someone used to threated another man's health.
ReplyDeleteIt was very exciting.
Michael, I think the term you are looking for is "Varsity"...how a non-ncaa sport can be sanctioned as varsity instead of club is beyond me. I'm not complaining, though, if it keeps Auburn Title IX compliant.
ReplyDeleteAlabama just scored a run. 6-4.
ReplyDeleteThere have got to be some good stories from the "Newsroom".
ReplyDeleteSome are totin bigger pieces of wood though.. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWell that almost left the park...damnit.
ReplyDeleteIt's a miracle! FSJ returns.
ReplyDeleteMummey should have caught that.
ReplyDeleteEnter the Gump's own Taylor Thompson.
ReplyDeleteSomeone here called him Tiki Torch Thompson.
ReplyDelete6 foot 5 220 pound pitcher..yikes
ReplyDeleteehyou ...
ReplyDeleteBack in the late 50s, a man shot his wife to death in the lobby of the newspaper.
My dad, who worked there in those days, was on the elevator, and heard the shots. The door opened and there was the dead woman right by the elevator door.
Yes....
ReplyDeleteI can't let all the Auburn fans have all the fun.
Just remember if you are swinging wood for more than four hours to contact your doctor.
damnit damnit damnit
ReplyDeleteAnybody who talks bad about the Pride of Saint James will force Jet to turn into a Bomber.
ReplyDeleteTiki Torch!
ReplyDeleteUh....evidently some disturbing stories.
ReplyDeleteYou have gotten to be kidding me
ReplyDeleteYes, PF. Mummy should have caught that, or hit the wall trying. You don't need both guys playing the ricochet.
ReplyDeleteAnd there is the reason.
This bullpen is terrible!
ReplyDeleteFSJ ...
ReplyDeleteIf that happens, I'm not calling a doctor, I'm calling a press conference.
Why would they take out Hurst?
ReplyDeletewell crap
ReplyDeleteFinally I'm back in time to watch some of the game and bama hits the homer.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, thanks so much for the link, ehyoutiger!
Best word used in a month: Stadia.
No decision by Burnside still, in three starts.
ReplyDeleteJet...
ReplyDeleteI think the same thing every time I hear one of "those" commercials.
PF, if it's that easy, why haven't they started a Varsity Women's Mud Wrestling Team yet? Or a Guy's Mud Wrestling Team for that matter (screw Title 9, it sounds fun)
ReplyDeleteTiki Torch has 15.43 ERA.
ReplyDeleteAnd exit the Gumps own.
ReplyDeleteMy kingdom for middle relief!
"It's a miracle! FSJ returns."
ReplyDeleteHA
PF ... don't be talking about the Pride of Saint James that way ... by the way, ERA stands for easy runs allowed. This means he's particularly effective.
ReplyDeleteYou returned right after I did Monica...
ReplyDeleteHmmmm....
I don't know Michael. I'm not versed on all things women sports. I do know that this place has an annual cole slaw wrestling event.
ReplyDeleteThe dancing camera man is smokin hawt.
ReplyDeletejust how bad is this bullpen
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting to exhale, Faker. You know I want you.
ReplyDeleteEvidently bad enough.
ReplyDeleteWho is up for AU in the Top of the 9th?
ReplyDeleteBullpen ERA coming in: 7.25.
ReplyDelete2 down
ReplyDeleteIt would be fun if they had the button that allowed me to view this full screen.
ReplyDeleteMcElroy, Hargett, Mummey
ReplyDeleteJhag
ReplyDeleteAU bullpen = Somewhere in the neighborhood of Detroit Lions and UAT women's hoops.
It's a truly awful bullpen right now.
ReplyDeleteGet in line? Get a room.
ReplyDeleteWE need Butler to win their conference championship game here...we don't need another mid -major (Cleveland State) getting in, taking our spot
ReplyDeleteThe announcers are speaking of the same play D. Miller commented on earlier where the runner was held at third.
ReplyDeletethat's nonsense. nothing is bad as the detroit lions.
ReplyDeleteI think the announcers are smoking a fatty they have been talking about how long the baseball seasons are for like 4 straight innings now
ReplyDeleteMonica, double click on the game and it will go full screen.
ReplyDeleteHey, Faker, I totally get that I am only one of many, but a girl can dream.
ReplyDeleteehyou! you know everything - thank you again
ReplyDelete7,849 attendance...nice call JAY
ReplyDeleteyou were in the "ballpark" nicely
Leadoff triple for the Tigers.
ReplyDeletetripleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!
ReplyDeleteWOOP WOOP!!!
ReplyDeletethat's 7489, jhag
ReplyDelete489 over official capacity for the stadium.
ReplyDeleteThe grass berm in right was completely full earlier ... hence the people over 7,000.
ReplyDeletemy b my b...I am not a credible source
ReplyDeleteWhat's up with that center field fence that has the players so out of sorts. that's the third ball that should have been caught that has dropped there...not that I'm complaining.
ReplyDeleteground ball or pop fly here come on!
ReplyDeleteIt's got that funky wall line, Peter. It's jagged.
ReplyDeleteAaaaaaubuuuuurn
ReplyDeleteTiiiiigerrrrrrs
Tie game.
ReplyDeleteThe Bama catcher looks pissed at his pitcher.
ReplyDeleteBOOM
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ReplyDeleteSweet rally caps
ReplyDeleteSwing da wood son come on kid what do ya say now, little rip now come kid waht do ya say seven?
ReplyDeleteWith whom are these announcers affiliated? Do they have an allegiance?
ReplyDeleteRally, Rally, the pitchers name is sally! wooo woo wo wooo!
ReplyDelete