I was at the Brewers/Dodgers game last night, watching from above as Don Mattingly brought in a fifth infielder to try and prevent a second consecutive walkoff win for Milwaukee. Sure, Nyjer Morgan really should have been called out at the plate (a terrible slide and a terrible tag add up to some umpire confusion, I suppose), but it was an incredibly exciting game. I was glad to be there.
Now let's get to the trots!
Home Run of the Day: Kevin Youkilis, Boston Red Sox - 19.13 seconds [video]
The second quickest trot of the night, beating out Ben Zobrist, Derek Jeter, and even Ichiro. That goes to show just how much he isn't physically or mentally into the game as he has been in the past. No one wants to get back to the dugout that quickly.
Slowest Trot: Hanley Ramirez, Miami Marlins- 27.67 seconds [video]
Three consecutive games with a home run for the Marlins third baseman, and three consecutive games in a row with the slowest trot of the night. Wednesday's tro...
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PLAYERS:
Don Mattingly,
Nyjer Morgan,
Kevin Youkilis,
Ben Zobrist,
Derek Jeter,
Hanley Ramirez,
Bryan LaHair,
Chone Figgins,
Alcides Escobar,
Robinson Cano,
Luke Scott,
Pedro Alvarez,
Aramis Ramirez,
Chase Headley,
Mike Napoli,
Ike Davis,
Michael Cuddyer,
Jeff Mathis,
Justin Morneau,
Matt Joyce,
Sean Rodriguez,
AJ Pierzynski,
Tyler Greene,
Dan Uggla,
Juan Francisco,
Jonny Gomes,
Carlos Beltran,
Donnie Murphy,
Alejandro De Aza
TEAMS: Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees, Miami Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, New York Mets, Colorado Rockies, Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Twins, St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, Oakland Athletics
TEAMS: Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees, Miami Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, New York Mets, Colorado Rockies, Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Twins, St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, Oakland Athletics
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