As seems to be typical with California fans (at least from my experience at Dodger Stadium), the Pad fans arrived late and left early. But by the time the third inning rolled around, most of the lower sections were fairly full, as were the upper sections closer to home. In the distance behind the stadium, we could see a condo building my dad had seen on TV, where the residents of one apartment, clearly D-backs fans, had lights arranged for certain key phrases. "Go D-Backs" was always lit, and (in honor of color commentator Mark Grace) they flashed "CAR" whenever there was a pause in the action.
Brandon Webb
2 September 2008
Plus, Brandon Webb was going for his twentieth win, so even more fans were there than usual, I'd bet.
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16 July 2008
As it was, the game taxed pitchers like Brandon Webb (who had pitched seven innings and 108 pitches two days before), George Sherrill (the Orioles’ closer, who pitched two and a third innings), and Scott Kazmir (who had also pitched on Sunday, logging six innings and 104 pitches). Webb and Kazmir weren’t supposed to appear at all, with Tampa manager Joe Maddon specifically requesting that Kaz rest his arm, and we have yet to see what the effects might be on them, or guys like Carlos Marmol, who threw an inning in spite of recent struggles and a strong need for rest.
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11 June 2008
I would like to start out my first blog talking about the Cubs. The ivy is bloom, the wind is as unpredictable as ever and the Cubs are in 1st place. Not only that but they have the best r
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4 May 2008
ion soon or trade bait for July.
Some other thoughts on a Cub-less Sunday afternoon..........With Brandon Webb starting yesterday, it looks like the Cubs will miss him during next weekend's N
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