The Cardinals finally got some much needed help from there starting pitching staff, and this time got just enough offense from a struggling unit to preserve a win for Joel Piniero. Piniero gave up three hits, striking out 5, in pitching a complete game 3-0 victory for the Red Birds. This is just what the Cardinals needed as the offense is still struggling a bit. The Cards only managed 5 hits, but with the help of a home run by Colby Rasmus, and of course the pitching from Piniero, that is all the offense the Cardinals would need. Maybe that is just what the team needs to turn things back around. I do want to make things very clear, despite the lean times right now, the team is still 5 games above .500, so it is not time to start panicking. There is a long season still ahead, and with Rick Ankiel and Chris Carpenter likely being activated for the game tonight, this may help add fuel to the fire, to feed off the spark that Piniero started.
In the NBA, the Lakers jumped out to a 1-0 series lead in the Western Conference final with the help of a 40 point effort from Kobe Bryant, and a strong presence from the bench. It was an exciting game with the Lakers and the Nuggets battling back and forth until the final horn blew. Down the stretch, however it was just too much Kobe, who scored 18 of his 40 points in the fourth quarter. If game one is any indication, this could be one of the more entertaining series of the playoffs(though nothing can conceivably compare with the Celtics-Bulls series). I look forward to seeing what Kobe and Carmelo Anthony have to offer for the rest of the series. Anthony scored 39 on a smoking 14 for 20 night. Let the fireworks begin. I hope that we have not seen the grand finale, and that this was just the start of something amazing.
Tonight the Eastern Conference finals start with the Cleveland Cavaliers facing the Orlando Magic.
In a final note, I just wanted to say that this world is now missing one of its greatest baseball fans that I have ever known. It did not matter who was playing, if there was a game available to watch, she was watching it. She just truly loved the game, and she will truly be missed. I am referring to Nieves Underhill, my Grandmother, who passed away Monday after 100 long years on this earth. I love you Grandma, and will surely miss watching games with you. You were one of the greatest reasons an inspirations into why I started to play the game myself. For that I am forever grateful. I will miss you, and baseball will miss you.
Have a great and wonderful day. Rock and Roll Sports Fans.
I love you too, Grandma! You would be so proud of your grandson and this blog that he is writing. If you were able to I know that you would make your comments everyday, especially about baseball. You would tell him all about every team including his Cards. I love you both.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bro for the fitting tribute that you have given to Grandma. I know that she is looking down from above and smiling on you.