San Francisco Giants 0 L.A. Dodgers 4
It was the Clayton Kershaw show as not only did the righty pitch a 4 hit shut out game, but at 0 – 0 he opens the scoring with a big…big centre field home run. Giants starter Matt Cain matched him for 6 solid innings, but the bullpen blew up big time as the Dodgers scored 4 to complete a comfortable victory. The normally venomous Giants batters had no answer for Kershaw’s wicked array of pitches. A great game to watch and for me proof that Kershaw could be competing for the Cy Young award if he can keep this kind of momentum.
Winning pitcher – Clayton Kershaw (1-0)
Losing pitcher – George Kontos (0-1)
MVP – Clayton Kershaw
Chump of the day – George Kontos
Entertainment value – 9/10
My score – 1/1 (I picked the Dodgers
San Francisco Giants @ L.A. Dodgers 01/04
GAME 2 – San Francisco Giants V Los Angeles Dodgers
Tonight I’m watching the World Series winning Giants defend their title starting against their eternal rivals. In addition, two of the best pitchers in baseball go head to head and it will be an absorbing battle. I think the Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw will just get the better of Matt Cain…but it’s gonna be tight! Whatever happens both teams are legitimate challengers for 2013 World series honours
My pick for tonight – LA Dodgers
Giants Line up
1. CF: Angel Pagan
2. 2B: Marco Scutaro
3. 3B: Pablo Sandoval
4. C: Buster Posey
5. RF: Hunter Pence
6. 1B: Brandon Belt
7. LF: Andres Torres
8. SS: Brandon Crawford
9. SP: Matt Cain
Dodgers Line up
1. LF: Carl Crawford
2. 2B: Mark Ellis
3. CF: Matt Kemp
4. 1B: Adrian Gonzalez
5. RF: Andre Ethier
6. 3B: Luis Cruz
7. C: A.J. Ellis
8. SS: Justin Sellers
9. SP: Clayton Kershaw
PLAY BALL !!!
Texas Rangers 2 Houston Astros 8
GAME 1 – Texas Rangers 2 v 8 Houston Astros
The ‘stros pulled off an excellent opening day win, blowing away a lacklustre pitching performance from the Rangers. Underrated starter Bud Norris was made a great start to the season, pitching 5.2 – 2 hits – 2 runs with a 3.18 ERA. My MVP was CF Justin Maxwell with 3 bats – 2 hits – 2 RBI – 2 runs.
Winning pitcher – Bud Norris (1-0)
Losing pitcher – Matt Harrison (0-1)
MVP Justin Maxwell
Chump of the day : Tied Mitch Moreland 0 – 4 Twice left runners on base with 2 out
Lyle Lovett murdering the national anthem
Entertainment value : 7/10
My score : 0/1 (I picked Rangers to win)
Texas Rangers @ Houston Astros 31/3
GAME 1 – Texas Rangers V Houston Astros
I’m stoked for the first game of the new season. It’ll be interesting to see how the Astro’s compete following their switch from National to American League. The Rangers will be challenging for the American West divisional title again and it’s gonna be a great battle between them and the L.A Angels for the top spot.
As for tonight’s game, I predict a Rangers win.
Rangers Line up:
1. 2B: Ian Kinsler
2. SS: Elvis Andrus
3. DH: Lance Berkman
4. 3B: Adrian Beltre
5. LF: David Murphy
6. RF: Nelson Cruz
7. C: A.J. Pierzynski
8. 1B: Mitch Moreland
9. CF: Leonys Martin
SP: Matt Harrison
Houston Line up
1. 2B: Jose Altuve
2. 1B: Brett Wallace
3. LF: Chris Carter
4. DH: Carlos Pena
5. CF: Justin Maxwell
6. C: Jason Castro
7. 3B: Matt Dominguez
8. RF: Brandon Barnes
9. SS: Ronny Cedeno
SP: Bud Norris
PLAY BALL !!!!
Baseball 2013 is Here!!!
HERE WE GO! The anticipation is over…Major League Baseball starts TONIGHT!
First Game Of The New Season: St Louis v Miami
So season 2012 starts for me this evening as I get out of bed at midnight and enjoy the World Series winners versus a promising team in their beautiful new ball park. My prediction for the game is a celebratory first home win for Miami, and a low scoring game.
My Prediction: Miami to win….just!
Predictions For 2012: NL West
1 San Francisco Giants
2 Arizona Diamondbacks
3 L.A. Dodgers
4 Colorado Rockies
5 San Diego Padres
Predictions For 2012: NL Central
1 Milwaukee Brewers
2 Cincinnati Reds (W)
3 St. Louis Cardinals
4 Chicago Cubs
5 Pittsburgh Pirates
6 Houston Astros
(W) Wildcard
Predictions For 2012: NL East
1 Philadelphia Phillies
2 Miami Marlins (W)
3 Atlanta Braves
4 Washington Capitals
5 New York Mets
(W) Wildcard
Predictions For 2012: AL West
1 Texas Rangers
2 L.A. Angels (W)
3 Seattle Mariners
4 Oakland Athletics
Wildcard (W)
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