O/T Scherzer - Almost a Vandermeer

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by t206hound

exactly... earn it; don't lean into it.

Yes, Yes- but I still feel more sympathy for Armando Galarraga.

That was a BIG shame...but both he and the ump were real men about it.

...and Galarraga never got another chance at history.


On the other hand, I'll bet Scherzer will have at least two more no-hitters in his career. Now, of course there is no way to predict such a thing, but when he's on, not many can touch him.

[mark evans]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

Yes, Yes- but I still feel more sympathy for Armando Galarraga.

That was a BIG shame...but both he and the ump were real men about it.

...and Galarraga never got another chance at history.


On the other hand, I'll bet Scherzer will have at least two more no-hitters in his career. Now, of course there is no way to predict such a thing, but when he's on, not many can touch him.

I agree that Galarraga more sympathetic and have always thought that Selig should have corrected the record.

I'm a fairly serious Nats fan (share season tix) and watched today's game on tv. Scherzer lost his perfect game on a legitimate HBP in my view. Just a damn shame he was only one strike away from history.

[rhettyeakley]

Originally Posted by mark evans

I agree that Galarraga more sympathetic and have always thought that Selig should have corrected the record.

I'm a fairly serious Nats fan (share season tix) and watched today's game on tv. Scherzer lost his perfect game on a legitimate HBP in my view. Just a damn shame he was only one strike away from history.

Agree, Way too much vitriol being spewed at Tabata. The ball was inside and a legit HBP. That being said I think there is an argument to be made that if the only thing being contacted on the batter is an inch thick piece of plastic on the elbow and doesn't hurt the player that it shouldn't be a HBP.

[nolemmings]

Sorry--whether you think it was part of the game or bad form, he definitely dropped his elbow right into that pitch.

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

Yes, Yes- but I still feel more sympathy for Armando Galarraga.

That was a BIG shame...but both he and the ump were real men about it.

...and Galarraga never got another chance at history.


On the other hand, I'll bet Scherzer will have at least two more no-hitters in his career. Now, of course there is no way to predict such a thing, but when he's on, not many can touch him.

In the Detroit area, Galarraga is noted for having pitched the longest perfect game, retiring beyond a shadow of a doubt 28 men in a row.

Best to all,

Larry

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by ls7plus

In the Detroit area, Galarraga is noted for having pitched the longest perfect game, retiring beyond a shadow of a doubt 28 men in a row.

Best to all,

Larry

In the Pittsburgh area that honor belongs to Harvey Haddix.

Tom C