Three duels, one night
The last time two 300-game winners took the mound to start in the same game was June 28, 1986, when Phil Niekro and Cleveland visited the Angels and Don Sutton. Neither starter got the decision in the 9-3 California (as…
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As seen on the radio
I don’t often read in bed anymore, another lost pastime swallowed up into the sensory overload brought on by digital cable and sleep timers on the TV. But tonight, as I spread out in the center of our queen-size bed,…
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Orioles-Nationals gate comparison No. 3
Yesterday in New Jersey, there was a promotion at the ballpark. It was August in April day at Lakewood’s FirstEnergy Park. I went to the 11 a.m. game against the Hagerstown Suns (how appropriate) in near-90-degree weather and was glad…
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Orioles-Nationals gate comparison No. 2
Frank Robinson should just worry about getting his team ready to play, not about what highlights ESPN is showing after the game. Tonight they’ll show a second straight loss for the Nationals, and also a second straight outdrawing of the…
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Baseball in The District
Washington will be a great big-league city, and it won’t be long. It’s just not quite there yet. At roughly 7:06 p.m. on April 14, 2005, the first pitch in the first official Major League Baseball game in 34 years…
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Orioles-Nationals gate comparison No. 1
So much to catch up on, but first (since it can be a short post), here’s a look at the first head-to-head comparison of attendance in Baltimore and Washington when they play on the same day. Yesterday’s games were played…
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Orioles vs. Nationals … at the gate
Because Orioles owner Peter Angelos and his staff continue to whine (and whine some more, and then piss off some people) about losing fans to the new Washington franchise, I’ve decided to take him to task. Throughout this season, I’m…
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The Mets’ next stretch
In looking for a potential reason for the Mets’ 0-5 start (other than poor pitching), I consulted the schedule. Since the lone off-day of the spring on March 21, the Mets played 12 straight days to finish the Florida exhibition…
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Opening days …
Last week, it was Class A … First pitch in Lakewood, April 7, 2005 Yesterday, it was Triple-A … A beautiful day in Scranton, April 10, 2005 Today, it’s Shea. Thursday, it’s RFK. Lots of posts and game recaps coming…
