WOW! What an ending to the Dodgers game!

iceminers26 · 05-31-10, 10:56 PM

Thanks for the new thread reminding us Dback backers, **** off

Chi_archie · 05-31-10, 10:56 PM

wow, haven't seen a walk off balk before

teaserpleaser · 05-31-10, 10:59 PM

lol i'll take it

Brock Landers · 05-31-10, 10:59 PM

Originally posted by Chi_archie

wow, haven't seen a walk off balk before

i remember JOHN ROCKER did it in Florida...was fiddling with the ball behind his back and dropped it, game over on a balk. Only other occurrence i can think of

From May 9th, 2000...

NATIONAL LEAGUE: ROUNDUP; Rocker's Balk in the 9th Gives Florida a Victory

By The Associated Press

Published: May 9, 2000

John Rocker balked home the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Florida Marlins scored three unearned runs to beat the Atlanta Braves, 3-2, last night in Miami.
With a 2-2 count on Cliff Floyd and Danny Bautista at third, Rocker took his position on the rubber and the ball fell out of his glove. The second-base umpire, Mike DiMuro, called a balk, and Bautista trotted home.
Rocker and Braves Manager Bobby Cox briefly spoke to DiMuro as the umpires left the field.
''The only quote I'm giving is I'm a horrible player,'' said Rocker, who seemed incredulous rather than angry. ''I'm just a bad player. That's the bottom line.''
It was the first game-ending balk in the National League since July 4, 1993, when the Braves beat the Marlins, 4-3, at Atlanta. Deion Sanders scored on the rookie Matt Turner's balk with one out in the bottom of the ninth.
That had been the last game-winning balk in the majors until April 28, when Jeff Zimmerman of Texas did it in a 4-3 loss at Baltimore.
Atlanta and Florida were tied at 2-2 when Paul Bako led off the ninth with a single against Rudy Seanez (1-1). The pinch-runner Bautista advanced to second when first baseman Andres Galarraga mishandled a pickoff throw.
After the pinch-hitter Dave Berg fouled out attempting to bunt, Luis Castillo grounded out, advancing Bautista to third.
Rocker then sprinted into the game and intentionally walked the pinch-hitter Mark Smith, bringing Floyd to the plate.
The Braves lost for the fourth time in five games since winning 15 in a row. They committed three errors and wasted a fine performance by Greg Maddux, who struck out a season-high 10 in seven innings.

fightingwarrior · 05-31-10, 11:00 PM

i hedged the dodgers big time to come out losing just a small percentage.thank gosh.

my night could have beenn worse.

zigomanisinsider · 05-31-10, 11:03 PM

that game was jokes

iceminers26 · 05-31-10, 11:04 PM

Might as well throw in the fact that the second baseman booted a routine ground ball with 2 outs in the 8th that cost them 2 runs and tied it at 4 while you're at it.

Brock Landers · 05-31-10, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by iceminers26

Might as well throw in the fact that the second baseman booted a routine ground ball with 2 outs in the 8th that cost them 2 runs and tied it at 4 while you're at it.

it was a real gift for LA, no doubt.

INVEGA MAN · 05-31-10, 11:05 PM

Dodger anouncers are going over it now. they say it wasnt a balk because the pitcher was off the rubber. Bowa won the game because he talked umpire into calling the balk. a win for me and i will take it

vegasplays · 05-31-10, 11:06 PM

yes i agree that game was a joke.

iceminers26 · 05-31-10, 11:08 PM

Originally posted by Brock Landers

it was a real gift for LA, no doubt.

Its alright Brocker, I still love ya even though you made this thread while I was in my recovering period after the shitshow the Dbacks put on those last 2 innings.

Shortstop · 05-31-10, 11:13 PM

Gotta feel bad for Lopez. He threw an absolute gem tonight.

Brock Landers · 05-31-10, 11:15 PM

Originally posted by Shortstop

Gotta feel bad for Lopez. He threw an absolute gem tonight.

had no business being in the game in the bottom of the 8th to allow it to be tied.

empty cookie jar · 05-31-10, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by Brock Landers

had no business being in the game in the bottom of the 8th to allow it to be tied.

if the bum doesn't boot the ball he woulda been out there in the 9th.....would have been nice to go into the bottom of the 9th with a 2 run lead and ethier out of the way

Brock Landers · 05-31-10, 11:17 PM

Originally posted by empty cookie jar

if the bum doesn't boot the ball he woulda been out there in the 9th.....would have been nice to go into the bottom of the 9th with a 2 run lead and ethier out of the way

they blew one of those the day before at SF. Just a bad team

Shortstop · 05-31-10, 11:19 PM

Originally posted by Brock Landers

had no business being in the game in the bottom of the 8th to allow it to be tied.

Kelly Johnson booted a routine grounder and then threw the ball away. He should have been out of the inning.

Plus, what other option did Arizona have?

Brock Landers · 05-31-10, 11:20 PM

Originally posted by Shortstop

Kelly Johnson booted a routine grounder and then threw the ball away. He should have been out of the inning. Plus, what other option did Arizona have?

Qualls...Heilman...anyone fresher. Hey i love the fact they left him in, had LA LOL

Sunde91 · 05-31-10, 11:22 PM

Almost as bad as the Dodger's mid-April home win that came from the Dbacks SS to throw a routine dribbler in the stands with 2 outs bottom of the 9th in a 1 run game runner on 3rd.

Masu485 · 05-31-10, 11:22 PM

could this be my luckiest win EVER?

stealthyburrito · 05-31-10, 11:32 PM

lots of sore dback backers here.

Brock Landers · 05-31-10, 11:32 PM

Dbacks were up 4-0 at one point too...shocking way to lose.