The usual biased treatment by media to change reality
Kevin Kennedy described the Red Sox pitcher's performance in outs 22-27 in Sunday night's Yankee-Red Sox game. He did so twice that I heard, & the same way each time. He said,
the pitcher "just gave up a little bloop to Jeter." Kevin must be overworked, as he broadcasts inaccurate information.
- First, this pitcher in the 8th inning gave up a long fly ball to Giambi that allowed the runner from 3rd to score, making the score 5-4 Red Sox. The run was unearned for this pitcher, but it was still a big run scored in a high stakes situation. Don't you remember the pounding Mariano Rivera received when he had a similar situation in an important game in 2004, that Rivera was done, obviously no longer effective, falling apart, average at best, etc. Yet, you speak glowingly of the Red Sox pitcher and ignore his allowing that big run to score.
- Second, in the 9th inning, Papelbon gives up a big double--not a bloop--to Cabrera. He later threw a wild pitch, allowing Cabrera to go to third. That's pretty big, Kevin--he's got a runner at 3B all his own, and you don't mention it. Then he does give up the hit to Jeter to right field which allowed the runner at 3B to score and TIE THE GAME. 6th BLOWN SAVE FOR YOUR GUY. Don't you think it's possible opposing hitters might figure him out a little as time goes on? They've seen Mariano for 11 seasons and 11 post seasons, & he's still getting them out. BUT NOT ONE WORD FROM YOU ABOUT THAT TODAY. RIVERA PITCHED 2 INNINGS AND GOT THE WIN (I know you're busy but thought I'd let you know).
posted by susan at
8/21/2006 07:10:00 PM
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