Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Cleveland Layeth the Smack (with some Nerio)

While you hate to pile on ewad and this year's Pittsburgh franchise, Cleveland's offensive outburst against the Diamond Kings was sick. With wins of 11-3, 29-2, 21-9 and 27-9, the Wahoos posted 88 runs and only surrendered 23.

Javy Moya had a monstrous game during the 2/6 AM 27-9 win. The centerfielder, who bats ninth, was 6-6 with five runs scored, three dingers and 12 RBI.

Speaking of 2/6 AM cycle, one has to feel bad as Luis Vega (125 pitches) and Brian McCormick (126) surrendered all 27 runs (only 25 were earned) in 6.2 innings. Two cycles prior (the 29-2 game) McCormick threw 126 pitches, walking 10, in 3.1 innings. Not bad for an 86 stamina starter. I almost want to misappropriate some money, help ewad sign a new staff and show him how to set rest settings.

In the meantime, Pittsburgh has lost six straight, including the PM cycle's 14-12 matchup against Milwaukee. Incidentally, McCormick threw 92 pitches in four innings of relief.

Anyhow, I promised a Nerio Watch. Nerio hit home runs in each game of the series, giving him 22 on the season. Nerio has 127 at-bats, meaning he'll jack a pitch once every 5.77 at bats.

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