Cliff Lee Builds Drama With Every Pitch

October 18, 2010 by Ted Leavengood · Leave a Comment

When Cliff Lee poured three fastballs past Brett Gardner to end the eighth inning, it marked 122 of the best post-season pitches since Roy Halladay threw his no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds. Lee did not have to finish this most recent of his numerous post-season gems. The Rangers busted the game open in the ninth […]

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Lower the Mound or Raise the Players

July 14, 2010 by Ted Leavengood · 2 Comments

The score was 1 – 0 heading into the seventh inning in last night’s All Star Game before the NL broke through for three runs. Â The low score became an issue this morning after the TV ratings were released. Â They were lower than any since 1972. Â What does it say? Â It is reminiscent of the […]

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