Something like this could only happen to the Mets: their ace starter gives up a grand slam to the opposing pitcher. Listening to the account of the game on WQXR this morning, I was surprised to hear that it was the first homer ever by a Seattle pitcher. Then it struck me: "D'oh! They're an AL team. They play ninety nine percent of their games with the DH."
See the fun you've been missing, guys?
Update: Twiffer (see comments) says: "as far as the general DH discussion goes, i thought we agreed to disagree? [grin]". Indeed we did. This post wasn't meant to try to convince you, Twiff. It was meant for those who perhaps could be convinced, or for those on my side who might need more ammunition.
In other words, I will continue my campaign against the DH until my dying breath. I just won't expect you to join.
given the way the mariners have been hitting, it doesn't surprise me that their offense would have to come from their pitcher.
ReplyDeleteas far as the general DH discussion goes, i thought we agreed to disagree? [grin]