Pitch to Lopez? Amen!

"One of the beautiful things about baseball is that every once in a while you come into a situation where you want to, you have to, reach down and prove something."   - Nolan Ryan

Extra Innings!!!!!  Watching the game was an all-day affair.  There were chores and things to be done.  I ended up watching the tv at home and listening to the radio on the way to church.  I sat in the parking lot hoping the game would finish before Mass began at 6:30 (which it did!).  It all ended when Eveland walked Ichiro to pitch to Jose Lopez.  Bases loaded, Lopez bats in the winning run.  YES- THAT JUST HAPPENED.  TWICE.  (see Friday...)

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Memo

To: All opposing pitchers

From: Ms. Mariner Monroe

CC: All opposing managers and coaches

Date: 05-03-2009

Re: FYI

Pitch to Lopez!

Feel free to intentionally walk any batter to pitch to Lopez anytime.  It is highly recommended that you also load the bases in case you prefer to walk in a run rather than battle Jose.

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It cannot be forgotten that the Mariners actually came back twice- once in the bottom of the ninth with one run and once in the bottom of the thirteenth with three runs.  Sweeney and Johjima both walked away with home runs.  Johjima's home run tied us up in the 9th 4-4 and was hit off the first pitch! 

Great game guys!  It's nice to pray when the sun is shining!

The best way to stay ahead in our division?  Beat the other teams in our division.  Watch out Athletics, Angels, and Rangers!  After the win today we are tied for 2nd in the American League with Boston behind Toronto.  It's also important to beat these teams.  Boston will be here May 15th-17th.  Toronto will be here July 27th-29th.  Those will be good games- go buy your tickets now...

The Rangers are in town tomorrow @ 7:10.  See you at the Safe!

xoxo

Your Safeco Sweetheart,

Ms. Mariner Monroe

photo credit:

1.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/2008/09/07/lopez_jose_ap_260.jpg