Welcome to the post for the NLDS between the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals. Please use this post as a reference for the entire series of games.
Game 1: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri. On the mound: Adam Wainwright for St. Louis and Gio Gonzalez for Washington. Washington began in the second inning as Kurt Suzuki singled to drive in Adam LaRoche. St. Louis shot back in their half of the inning as Yadier Molina scored on a wild pitch and Jon Jay hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Daniel Descalso. The Nationals took the lead back in the eighth inning with Tyler Moore singling in both Michael Morse and Ian Desmond. This held up for a 3-2 win, earned by Ryan Mattheus, while Drew Storen turned the save, and Mitchell Boggs was stuck with the loss. Washington takes a 1-0 series lead.
Game 2: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri. On the mound: Jaime Garcia for St. Louis and Jordan Zimmermann for Washington. Washington was first to score in the second inning as Zimmermann singled Ian Desmond home. St. Louis rallied ahead in the bottom of the second as David Freese doubled to knock in Allen Craig, followed by Daniel Descalso singling to plate Yadier Molina, skip Schumaker grounding out to finish Freese's trip around, and Jon Jay singling to drive in Descalso. The Cardinals got another in the third inning on an Allen Craig solo home run. St. Louis padded the lead in the fourth inning on a Descalso solo shot, followed by Jay reaching on an error to allow Pete Kozma to dash home. Washington shot back in the fifth inning on Ryan Zimmerman and Adam LaRoche solo home runs. The Cardinals replied in the sixth inning as Carlos Beltran hit a solo shot. Washington answered in the seventh inning with Zimmerman hitting a sacrifice fly to bring in Jayson Werth. St. Louis kept going in the eighth inning when Jay tripled to force in Kozma before scoring on a two-run homer by Beltran, followed by Craig doubling, which combined with an error to see Matt Holliday across the dish. This made it 12-4, a final, with the win going to Lance Lynn and the loss pinned on Zimmermann. The series is tied at 1 heading to DC.
Game 3: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia. On the mound: Edwin Jackson for Washington and Chris Carpenter for St. Louis. St. Louis got going in the first inning as Allen Craig doubled in Matt Holliday. The Cardinals padded the lead in the second inning as Pete Kozma hit a three-run home run, sweeping in David Freese and Daniel Descalso. St. Louis struck again in the sixth inning as Descalso hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Yadier Molina. The Cardinals got another in the seventh inning when Molina walked with the bases loaded to force in Jon Jay. St. Louis added on in the eighth inning as Holliday singled to plate both Jay and Carlos Beltran. This was it for the scoring, with the final being 8-0. Carpenter earned the win and Jackson was shelled in the loss. St. Louis now holds a 2-1 series lead.
Game 4: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia. On the mound: Ross Detwiler for Washington and Kyle Lohse for St. Louis. Washington started in the second inning as Adam LaRoche hit a solo home run. St. Louis tied it in the third inning on a Carlos Beltran sacrifice fly to plate Pete Kozma. The Nationals won the game in walkoff fashion in the ninth inning with a Jayson Werth solo shot for a 2-1 victory. Drew Storen picked up the win and Lance Lynn was dinged for the loss. The series is tied at 2, with the decisive game to be played tomorrow.
Game 5: Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia. On the mound: Gio Gonzalez for Washington and Adam Wainwright for St. Louis. Washington opened in the first inning as Bryce Harper tripled to force in Jayson Werth, before scoring on a Ryan Zimmerman two-run home run. The Nationals struck again as Harper hit a solo home run, followed by a two-run Michael Morse homer, also scoring Zimmerman. St. Louis got going in the fourth inning when Matt Holliday doubled to plate Carlos Beltran. The Cardinals got another in the fifth inning as Daniel Descalso scored on a wild pitch, followed by Allen Craig walking with the bases loaded to force in Shane Robinson. St. Louis chipped away in the seventh inning as Matt Holliday grounded out to bring in Jon Jay. The Cardinals pulled closer in the eighth inning as Daniel Descalso hit a solo shot. Washington answered in the bottom of the eighth when Kurt Suzuki singled Adam LaRoche across the dish. St. Louis shot back in the ninth inning, tying the game with a 2-RBI Descalso single, knocking in Beltran and Adron Chambers, before taking the lead as Pete Kozma singled both David Freese and Descalso around. This comeback held for a 9-7 win, picked up by Jason Motte, while Drew Storen was handed the loss. The Cardinals win the series 3-2 and play the San Francisco Giants in the NLCS, starting on Sunday.
Friday, October 12, 2012
American League Division Series: Baltimore Orioles VS. New York Yankees
Welcome to the post for the ALDS featuring the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees. Please use this post as a reference for the entire series.
Game 1: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland. On the mound: CC Sabathia for New York and Jason Hammel for Baltimore. New York opened in the first inning as Ichiro Suzuki doubled to drive in Derek Jeter. Baltimore took the lead in the third inning on a 2-RBI Nate McLouth single, plating both Chris Davis and Lew Ford. The Yankees tied it in the fourth inning as Mark Teixeira singled to score Alex Rodriguez. New York took the lead in the ninth inning with a Russell Martin solo home run, followed by Suzuki singling to knock in Eduardo Nunez, Robinson Cano doubling to get both Jeter and Suzuki home, and Nick Swisher hitting a sacrifice fly to finish Cano's trip around. This was good for a 7-2 win, picked up by Sabathia, while Jim Johnson was credited with the loss. New York owns a 1-0 series lead.
Game 2: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland. On the mound: Andy Pettitte for New York and Wei-Yin Chen for Baltimore. New York led off in the first inning as Robinson Cano doubled to score Ichiro Suzuki. Baltimore took the lead in the third inning as Chris Davis singled to drive in both Robert Andino and Nate McLouth. The Orioles added on in the sixth inning as Mark Reynolds singled Matt Wieters across the dish. The Yankees got one back in the seventh inning as Derek Jeter singled to plate Eduardo Nunez. They couldn't get an equalizer, losing 3-2, with Chen picking up the win, Jim Johnson closing out for the save, and Pettitte was dealt the loss. The series heads to the Bronx tied at 1.
Game 3: Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York. On the mound: Miguel Gonzalez for Baltimore and Hiroki Kuroda for New York. Baltimore started with a third inning Ryan Flaherty solo home run. New York tied it in the bottom of the third as Derek Jeter tripled to force in Russell Martin. The Orioles took the lead back in the fifth inning on a Manny Machado solo shot. The Yankees tied it in the ninth inning as Raul Ibanez hit a solo home run. New York won it in the twelfth inning on another Ibanez solo shot, for a 3-2 final. David Robertson picked up the win and Brian Matusz was given the loss. The Yankees hold a 2-1 series lead.
Game 4: Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York. On the mound: Joe Saunders for Baltimore and Phil Hughes for New York. Baltimore began with a fifth inning Nate McLouth solo home run. New York tied it in the sixth inning with Robinson Cano grounding out to bring in Derek Jeter. The Orioles took the lead again in the thirteenth inning as J.J. Hardy doubled to plate Manny Machado. This stood up for a 2-1 win, picked up by Pedro Strop, while Jim Johnson shut the door for the save, and David Phelps was responsible for the loss. The series will be decided in the next game, currently being tied at 2.
Game 5: Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York. On the mound: Jason Hammel for Baltimore and CC Sabathia for New York. New York struck first in the fifth inning as Raul Ibanez singled to drive in Mark Teixeira. The Yankees extended the lead in the sixth inning on an Ichiro Suzuki double to knock in Derek Jeter. New York got another in the seventh inning on a Curtis Granderson solo home run. Baltimore got on the board in the eighth inning when Lew Ford singled Matt Wieters around. This only made it 3-1, the final, with Sabathia going the distance for the win, while Hammel was handed the loss. New York advances to play the Detroit Tigers in the ALCS, beginning tomorrow.
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Game 1: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland. On the mound: CC Sabathia for New York and Jason Hammel for Baltimore. New York opened in the first inning as Ichiro Suzuki doubled to drive in Derek Jeter. Baltimore took the lead in the third inning on a 2-RBI Nate McLouth single, plating both Chris Davis and Lew Ford. The Yankees tied it in the fourth inning as Mark Teixeira singled to score Alex Rodriguez. New York took the lead in the ninth inning with a Russell Martin solo home run, followed by Suzuki singling to knock in Eduardo Nunez, Robinson Cano doubling to get both Jeter and Suzuki home, and Nick Swisher hitting a sacrifice fly to finish Cano's trip around. This was good for a 7-2 win, picked up by Sabathia, while Jim Johnson was credited with the loss. New York owns a 1-0 series lead.
Game 2: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland. On the mound: Andy Pettitte for New York and Wei-Yin Chen for Baltimore. New York led off in the first inning as Robinson Cano doubled to score Ichiro Suzuki. Baltimore took the lead in the third inning as Chris Davis singled to drive in both Robert Andino and Nate McLouth. The Orioles added on in the sixth inning as Mark Reynolds singled Matt Wieters across the dish. The Yankees got one back in the seventh inning as Derek Jeter singled to plate Eduardo Nunez. They couldn't get an equalizer, losing 3-2, with Chen picking up the win, Jim Johnson closing out for the save, and Pettitte was dealt the loss. The series heads to the Bronx tied at 1.
Game 3: Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York. On the mound: Miguel Gonzalez for Baltimore and Hiroki Kuroda for New York. Baltimore started with a third inning Ryan Flaherty solo home run. New York tied it in the bottom of the third as Derek Jeter tripled to force in Russell Martin. The Orioles took the lead back in the fifth inning on a Manny Machado solo shot. The Yankees tied it in the ninth inning as Raul Ibanez hit a solo home run. New York won it in the twelfth inning on another Ibanez solo shot, for a 3-2 final. David Robertson picked up the win and Brian Matusz was given the loss. The Yankees hold a 2-1 series lead.
Game 4: Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York. On the mound: Joe Saunders for Baltimore and Phil Hughes for New York. Baltimore began with a fifth inning Nate McLouth solo home run. New York tied it in the sixth inning with Robinson Cano grounding out to bring in Derek Jeter. The Orioles took the lead again in the thirteenth inning as J.J. Hardy doubled to plate Manny Machado. This stood up for a 2-1 win, picked up by Pedro Strop, while Jim Johnson shut the door for the save, and David Phelps was responsible for the loss. The series will be decided in the next game, currently being tied at 2.
Game 5: Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York. On the mound: Jason Hammel for Baltimore and CC Sabathia for New York. New York struck first in the fifth inning as Raul Ibanez singled to drive in Mark Teixeira. The Yankees extended the lead in the sixth inning on an Ichiro Suzuki double to knock in Derek Jeter. New York got another in the seventh inning on a Curtis Granderson solo home run. Baltimore got on the board in the eighth inning when Lew Ford singled Matt Wieters around. This only made it 3-1, the final, with Sabathia going the distance for the win, while Hammel was handed the loss. New York advances to play the Detroit Tigers in the ALCS, beginning tomorrow.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
American League Division Series: Oakland Athletics VS. Detroit Tigers
Welcome to the ALDS between the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers. For those of you that will be checking in frequently for the baseball playoffs, this post will be used to recap the entire series.
Game 1: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan. On the mound: Justin Verlander for Detroit and Jarrod Parker for Oakland. Oakland got going in the first inning on a Coco Crisp solo home run. Detroit tied it in the bottom of the first as Miguel Cabrera grounded into a double play that allowed Austin Jackson to dash home. The Tigers took the lead in the third inning on a Quintin Berry single that combined with an error to bring in Omar Infante. Detroit got another in the fifth inning on an Alex Avila solo shot. This ended the scoring at 3-1, with the win going to a dominant Verlander, while Jose Valverde shut the door for a save, and Parker was stuck with an unlucky loss. Detroit holds a 1-0 series lead.
Game 2: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan. On the mound: Doug Fister for Detroit and Tommy Milone for Oakland. Oakland opened in the third inning on a Yoenis Cespedes single to drive in Cliff Pennington. Detroit tied it in the bottom of the third as Delmon Young singled to knock in Miguel Cabrera. The Athletics took the lead in the seventh inning with a Pennington single to plate Seth Smith. The Tigers took the lead in the bottom of the seventh as Cabrera reached on an error that allowed Austin Jackson and Omar Infante to dash home. Oakland took the lead back in the eighth inning as Cespedes scored on a wild pitch and Josh Reddick hit a solo home run. Detroit pulled even as Don Kelly darted home on a wild pitch in their half of the inning. The Tigers won 5-4 in the ninth inning as Kelly hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Infante. Al Alburquerque picked up the win and Grant Balfour was dinged for the loss. Detroit holds a 2-0 series lead, pushing Oakland to the brink as the series shifts west.
Game 3: O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California. On the mound: Brett Anderson for Oakland and Anibal Sanchez for Detroit. Oakland began in the first inning on a Yoenis Cespedes single to plate Coco Crisp. The Athletics got another in the fifth inning on a Seth Smith solo home run. This was all for the scoring, with the final standing at 2-0. Anderson was dominant in the win, Grant Balfour shut the door for a save, and Sanchez was on the hook for the loss. Oakland cut the series deficit to 2-1.
Game 4: O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California. On the mound: A.J. Griffin for Oakland and Max Scherzer for Detroit. Detroit led off in the third inning as Austin Jackson singled in Alex Avila. The Tigers added on in the fourth inning as Prince Fielder hit a solo home run. Oakland got on the board in the sixth inning when Stephen Drew doubled to drive in Coco Crisp. Detroit replied in the eighth inning with an Avisail Garcia single to get Omar Infante in. The Athletics rallied back in the ninth inning as Seth Smith doubled Josh Reddick and Josh Donaldson home to tie the game before winning it by scoring on a single from Crisp for 4-3 final. Ryan Cook was in line for the win while Jose Valverde imploded and was given the loss. The series is tied at 2.
Game 5: O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California. On the mound: Jarrod Parker for Oakland and Justin Verlander for Detroit. Detroit started in the third inning as Austin Jackson doubled home Omar Infante before scoring on a wild pitch. The Tigers rallied to extend the lead in the seventh inning with Jackson singling to score Jhonny Peralta, followed by Miguel Cabrera being hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to force in Infante, Prince Fielder singling to finish Jackson's trip around, and Delmon Young reaching on an error to bring in Quintin Berry. This ended the scoring at 6-0, with Verlander tossing a four-hit and one-walk shutout, while Parker had no help in the loss that ended the Athletics season with a 3-2 series defeat. Detroit awaits their opponent, which will be decided on Friday.
Game 1: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan. On the mound: Justin Verlander for Detroit and Jarrod Parker for Oakland. Oakland got going in the first inning on a Coco Crisp solo home run. Detroit tied it in the bottom of the first as Miguel Cabrera grounded into a double play that allowed Austin Jackson to dash home. The Tigers took the lead in the third inning on a Quintin Berry single that combined with an error to bring in Omar Infante. Detroit got another in the fifth inning on an Alex Avila solo shot. This ended the scoring at 3-1, with the win going to a dominant Verlander, while Jose Valverde shut the door for a save, and Parker was stuck with an unlucky loss. Detroit holds a 1-0 series lead.
Game 2: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan. On the mound: Doug Fister for Detroit and Tommy Milone for Oakland. Oakland opened in the third inning on a Yoenis Cespedes single to drive in Cliff Pennington. Detroit tied it in the bottom of the third as Delmon Young singled to knock in Miguel Cabrera. The Athletics took the lead in the seventh inning with a Pennington single to plate Seth Smith. The Tigers took the lead in the bottom of the seventh as Cabrera reached on an error that allowed Austin Jackson and Omar Infante to dash home. Oakland took the lead back in the eighth inning as Cespedes scored on a wild pitch and Josh Reddick hit a solo home run. Detroit pulled even as Don Kelly darted home on a wild pitch in their half of the inning. The Tigers won 5-4 in the ninth inning as Kelly hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Infante. Al Alburquerque picked up the win and Grant Balfour was dinged for the loss. Detroit holds a 2-0 series lead, pushing Oakland to the brink as the series shifts west.
Game 3: O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California. On the mound: Brett Anderson for Oakland and Anibal Sanchez for Detroit. Oakland began in the first inning on a Yoenis Cespedes single to plate Coco Crisp. The Athletics got another in the fifth inning on a Seth Smith solo home run. This was all for the scoring, with the final standing at 2-0. Anderson was dominant in the win, Grant Balfour shut the door for a save, and Sanchez was on the hook for the loss. Oakland cut the series deficit to 2-1.
Game 4: O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California. On the mound: A.J. Griffin for Oakland and Max Scherzer for Detroit. Detroit led off in the third inning as Austin Jackson singled in Alex Avila. The Tigers added on in the fourth inning as Prince Fielder hit a solo home run. Oakland got on the board in the sixth inning when Stephen Drew doubled to drive in Coco Crisp. Detroit replied in the eighth inning with an Avisail Garcia single to get Omar Infante in. The Athletics rallied back in the ninth inning as Seth Smith doubled Josh Reddick and Josh Donaldson home to tie the game before winning it by scoring on a single from Crisp for 4-3 final. Ryan Cook was in line for the win while Jose Valverde imploded and was given the loss. The series is tied at 2.
Game 5: O.co Coliseum, Oakland, California. On the mound: Jarrod Parker for Oakland and Justin Verlander for Detroit. Detroit started in the third inning as Austin Jackson doubled home Omar Infante before scoring on a wild pitch. The Tigers rallied to extend the lead in the seventh inning with Jackson singling to score Jhonny Peralta, followed by Miguel Cabrera being hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to force in Infante, Prince Fielder singling to finish Jackson's trip around, and Delmon Young reaching on an error to bring in Quintin Berry. This ended the scoring at 6-0, with Verlander tossing a four-hit and one-walk shutout, while Parker had no help in the loss that ended the Athletics season with a 3-2 series defeat. Detroit awaits their opponent, which will be decided on Friday.
Thursday Night Football Week 6 2012
Playoff baseball. Vice Presidential Debates. Thursday Night Football. I'm watching all three in bits and pieces, but this post right here is for the football, as the Tennessee Titans host the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tennessee started with a first quarter Rob Bironas field goal of 22 yards. Pittsburgh tied it as Shaun Suisham made a 29 yard field goal. The Steelers took the lead as Ben Roethlisberger threw an 82 yard touchdown pass to Mike Wallace, and Suisham tacked on the extra point. The Titans shot back as Bironas made a 38 yard field goal. Tennessee took the lead in the second quarter as Jamie Harper ran 1 yard for a touchdown, and Bironas knocked in the extra point. The Titans padded the lead as Bironas made a 47 yard field goal. Pittsburgh pulled back as Suisham booted a 28 yard field goal. The Steelers took the lead in the third quarter on a 1 yard touchdown rush by Baron Batch, and Suisham was there with the extra point. Pittsburgh struck again in the fourth quarter as Suisham nailed a 52 yard field goal. Tennessee answered as Matt Hasselbeck threw 5 yards for a touchdown connection with Kenny Britt. The Titans won 26-23 on a Bironas 40 yard field goal. Tennessee moves to 2-4 while Pittsburgh falls to 2-3.
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National League Division Series: Cincinnati Reds VS. San Francisco Giants
Welcome to the post for the NLDS with the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants. If you are following along throughout the series, come back here, as this post will recap the entire series.
Game 1: AT&T Park, San Francisco, California. On the mound: Matt Cain for San Francisco and Johnny Cueto for Cincinnati. Cueto didn't last long, leaving after recording one out with a reported case of back spasms. Cincinnati began in the third inning on a two-run Brandon Phillips home run, also scoring Drew Stubbs. The Reds got another in the fourth inning on a Jay Bruce solo home run. San Francisco got on the board in the sixth inning when Buster Posey hit a solo shot. Cincinnati extended the lead in the ninth inning with Phillips singling to knock in Ryan Hanigan, followed by Xavier Paul scoring on a passed ball. The Giants took one back in the bottom of the ninth when Joaquin Arias dashed home on a wild pitch, but this only made it 5-2. Sam LeCure was given the win, and Cain was handed the loss. Cincinnati holds a 1-0 series lead.
Game 2: AT&T Park, San Francisco, California. On the mound: Madison Bumgarner for San Francisco and Bronson Arroyo for Cincinnati. Cincinnati started in the second inning on a Ryan Ludwick solo home run. The Reds padded the lead in the fourth inning as Scott Rolen singled to score Joey Votto, followed by Ryan Hanigan doing the same for both Ludwick and Rolen. Cincinnati extended the lead in the eighth inning as Jay Bruce doubled in both Votto and Chris Heisey before scoring on a Hanigan single, and Hanigan was forced in by a triple from Drew Stubbs, who then came the final 90 feet on a double by Brandon Phillips. This was it for the scoring, with the final being 9-0, leaving the win with Arroyo, while Bumgarner had a rough time in the loss. The Reds head home with a stranglehold on the Giants, owning a 2-0 series lead.
Game 3: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio. On the mound: Homer Bailey for Cincinnati and Ryan Vogelsong for San Francisco. Cincinnati led off in the first inning as Jay Bruce singled home Zack Cozart. San Francisco tied it in the third inning on an Angel Pagan sacrifice fly to bring in Gregor Blanco. The Giants took the lead in the tenth inning as Joaquin Arias reached on an error that allowed Buster Posey to dash home. This was enough for a 2-1 win, picked up by Sergio Romo, while Jonathan Broxton was stuck holding the loss. The series also stands at 2-1, but in Cincinnati's favor.
Game 4: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio. On the mound: Mike Leake for Cincinnati and Barry Zito for San Francisco. San Francisco opened in the first inning as Angel Pagan hit a solo home run. Cincinnati tied it in the bottom of the first on a Todd Frazier bases-loaded walk to force in Joey Votto. The Giants retook the lead in the second inning as Gregor Blanco hit a two-run home run, also scoring Hector Sanchez. The Reds got one back in the third inning on a Ryan Ludwick solo shot. San Francisco replied in the fifth inning as Pagan doubled to drive in Joaquin Arias, before scoring on a Pablo Sandoval sacrifice fly. Cincinnati shot back in the sixth inning as Brandon Phillips hit a sacrifice fly to allow Drew Stubbs to come home. The Giants answered in the seventh inning on a Marco Scutaro double to knock in Arias, followed by Sandoval hit a two-run home run to finish Scutaro's trip around. This produced the 8-3 final, with the win going to Tim Lincecum and the loss stuck on Leake. The series heads to a decisive game, tied at 2 all.
Game 5: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio. On the mound: Mat Latos for Cincinnati and Matt Cain for San Francisco. San Francisco got going in the fifth inning as Brandon Crawford tripled to force in Gregor Blanco, before scoring as Angel Pagan reached on an error, and then Buster Posey hit a grand slam, sweeping in Pagan, Marco Scutaro, and Pablo Sandoval. Cincinnati got some back in the bottom of the fifth as Brandon Phillips doubled both Ryan Hanigan and Drew Stubbs across the dish. The Reds got another in the sixth inning on a Ryan Ludwick solo home run. Cincinnati chipped away in the eighth inning as Ludwick singled to drive in Zack Cozart. This was as close as it got, with the final being 6-4, giving the win to Cain, the save was tossed by Sergio Romo, and the loss was served to Latos. The Giants head to the NLCS against a team to be named later.
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Game 1: AT&T Park, San Francisco, California. On the mound: Matt Cain for San Francisco and Johnny Cueto for Cincinnati. Cueto didn't last long, leaving after recording one out with a reported case of back spasms. Cincinnati began in the third inning on a two-run Brandon Phillips home run, also scoring Drew Stubbs. The Reds got another in the fourth inning on a Jay Bruce solo home run. San Francisco got on the board in the sixth inning when Buster Posey hit a solo shot. Cincinnati extended the lead in the ninth inning with Phillips singling to knock in Ryan Hanigan, followed by Xavier Paul scoring on a passed ball. The Giants took one back in the bottom of the ninth when Joaquin Arias dashed home on a wild pitch, but this only made it 5-2. Sam LeCure was given the win, and Cain was handed the loss. Cincinnati holds a 1-0 series lead.
Game 2: AT&T Park, San Francisco, California. On the mound: Madison Bumgarner for San Francisco and Bronson Arroyo for Cincinnati. Cincinnati started in the second inning on a Ryan Ludwick solo home run. The Reds padded the lead in the fourth inning as Scott Rolen singled to score Joey Votto, followed by Ryan Hanigan doing the same for both Ludwick and Rolen. Cincinnati extended the lead in the eighth inning as Jay Bruce doubled in both Votto and Chris Heisey before scoring on a Hanigan single, and Hanigan was forced in by a triple from Drew Stubbs, who then came the final 90 feet on a double by Brandon Phillips. This was it for the scoring, with the final being 9-0, leaving the win with Arroyo, while Bumgarner had a rough time in the loss. The Reds head home with a stranglehold on the Giants, owning a 2-0 series lead.
Game 3: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio. On the mound: Homer Bailey for Cincinnati and Ryan Vogelsong for San Francisco. Cincinnati led off in the first inning as Jay Bruce singled home Zack Cozart. San Francisco tied it in the third inning on an Angel Pagan sacrifice fly to bring in Gregor Blanco. The Giants took the lead in the tenth inning as Joaquin Arias reached on an error that allowed Buster Posey to dash home. This was enough for a 2-1 win, picked up by Sergio Romo, while Jonathan Broxton was stuck holding the loss. The series also stands at 2-1, but in Cincinnati's favor.
Game 4: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio. On the mound: Mike Leake for Cincinnati and Barry Zito for San Francisco. San Francisco opened in the first inning as Angel Pagan hit a solo home run. Cincinnati tied it in the bottom of the first on a Todd Frazier bases-loaded walk to force in Joey Votto. The Giants retook the lead in the second inning as Gregor Blanco hit a two-run home run, also scoring Hector Sanchez. The Reds got one back in the third inning on a Ryan Ludwick solo shot. San Francisco replied in the fifth inning as Pagan doubled to drive in Joaquin Arias, before scoring on a Pablo Sandoval sacrifice fly. Cincinnati shot back in the sixth inning as Brandon Phillips hit a sacrifice fly to allow Drew Stubbs to come home. The Giants answered in the seventh inning on a Marco Scutaro double to knock in Arias, followed by Sandoval hit a two-run home run to finish Scutaro's trip around. This produced the 8-3 final, with the win going to Tim Lincecum and the loss stuck on Leake. The series heads to a decisive game, tied at 2 all.
Game 5: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio. On the mound: Mat Latos for Cincinnati and Matt Cain for San Francisco. San Francisco got going in the fifth inning as Brandon Crawford tripled to force in Gregor Blanco, before scoring as Angel Pagan reached on an error, and then Buster Posey hit a grand slam, sweeping in Pagan, Marco Scutaro, and Pablo Sandoval. Cincinnati got some back in the bottom of the fifth as Brandon Phillips doubled both Ryan Hanigan and Drew Stubbs across the dish. The Reds got another in the sixth inning on a Ryan Ludwick solo home run. Cincinnati chipped away in the eighth inning as Ludwick singled to drive in Zack Cozart. This was as close as it got, with the final being 6-4, giving the win to Cain, the save was tossed by Sergio Romo, and the loss was served to Latos. The Giants head to the NLCS against a team to be named later.
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Fantasy Football All-Stars Week 5 2012
Quarterback: Andrew Luck and Drew Brees
Running Backs: Ahmad Bradshaw and Arian Foster
Wide Receivers: Marques Colston and Reggie Wayne
Tight End: Tony Gonzalez
Kicker: Blair Walsh
Team Defense: Chicago
Defensive Players: Robert Quinn and Lance Briggs
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Running Backs: Ahmad Bradshaw and Arian Foster
Wide Receivers: Marques Colston and Reggie Wayne
Tight End: Tony Gonzalez
Kicker: Blair Walsh
Team Defense: Chicago
Defensive Players: Robert Quinn and Lance Briggs
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Monday, October 8, 2012
Monday Night Football Week 5 2012
This week's game comes from New Jersey, as the New York Jets host the Houston Texans. Houston led off in the first quarter as Matt Schaub threw a 34 yard touchdown pass to Owen Daniels, and Shayne Graham was good on the extra point. New York tied it as Mark Sanchez passed 27 yards to Jeff Cumberland for a touchdown, and Nick Folk's extra point was the equalizer. The Texans took the lead again in the second quarter on a 13 yard touchdown run by Arian Foster, and Graham was there with another extra point. Houston struck again as Graham kicked in a 27 yard field goal. The Texans padded the lead in the third quarter on a Graham field goal of 42 yards. The Jets got some back on the ensuing kickoff, which was returned 100 yards by Joe McKnight for a touchdown, and Folk handled the PAT. Houston shot back as Graham was true on a field goal from 22 yards out. New York answered in the fourth quarter on a 21 yard field goal by Folk. It wasn't enough to avoid a 23-17 loss, with Houston moving to 5-0 while the Jets drop to 2-3.
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Fantasy Baseball All-Stars week 25 and Season
First of all, the Championship Week stars.
Batters: Chris Davis, Robinson Cano, Aaron Hill, Brandon Moss, Bryce Harper, Nick Swisher, Chase Headley, Evan Longoria, Ichiro Suzuki, and Aramis Ramirez.
Pitchers: Grant Balfour, CC Sabathia, James Shields, Mat Latos, Bobby Parnell, Craig Kimbrel, Clayton Kershaw, Ryan Vogelsong, Homer Bailey, Jason Motte.
For bragging purposes, I had 7 championships, 2 runner-ups, 5 third-place, and 3 fourth-place out of 30 teams.
Now, let's fill out our lineup card for the year.
Hitters
Catcher: Buster Posey: 78 runs scored, 178 hits, 24 home runs, 103 RBI, 1 stolen base, .336 batting average, .408 on-base percentage
First Base: Prince Fielder: 83 runs scored, 182 hits, 30 home runs, 108 RBI, 1 stolen base, .313 batting average, .412 on-base percentage
Second Base: Robinson Cano: 105 runs scored, 196 hits, 33 home runs, 94 RBI, 3 stolen bases, .313 batting average, .379 on-base percentage
Third Base: Miguel Cabrera: 109 runs scored, 205 hits, 44 home runs, 139 RBI, 4 stolen bases, .330 batting average, .393 on-base percentage
Shortstop: Derek Jeter: 99 runs scored, 216 hits, 15 home runs, 58 RBI, 9 stolen bases, .316 batting average, .362 on-base percentage
Left Field: Ryan Braun: 108 runs scored, 191 hits, 41 home runs, 112 RBI, 30 stolen bases, .319 batting average, .391 on-base percentage
Center Field: Mike Trout: 129 runs scored, 182 hits, 30 home runs, 83 RBI, 49 stolen bases, .326 batting average, .399 on-base percentage (and he didn't play the full season)
Right Field: Alex Rios: 93 runs, 184 hits, 25 home runs, 91 RBI, 23 stolen bases, .304 batting average, .334 on-base percentage
Utility hitters
Andrew McCutchen, CF: 107 runs scored, 194 hits, 31 home runs, 96 RBI, 20 stolen bases, .327 batting average, .400 on-base percentage
Josh Hamilton, OF: 103 runs scored, 160 hits, 43 home runs, 128 RBI, 7 stolen bases, .285 batting average, .354 on-base percentage (significant time missed throughout the season)
Edwin Encarancion, DH/CI: 93runs scored, 152 hits, 42 home runs, 110 RBI, 13 stolen bases, .280 batting average, .384 on-base percentage
Adrian Beltre, 3B: 95 runs scored, 194 hits, 36 home runs, 102 RBI, 1 stolen base, .321 batting average, .359 on-base percentage
Chase Headley, 3B: 95 runs scored, 173 hits, 31 home runs, 115 RBI, 17 stolen bases, .286 batting average, .376 on-base percentage.
Rotation
R.A. Dickey: 233 2/3 innings pitched, 20 wins, 230 strikeouts, 2.73 ERA, 1.05 WHIP
Justin Verlander: 238 1/3 innings pitched, 17 wins, 239 strikeouts, 2.64 ERA, 1.06 WHIP
Clayton Kershaw: 227 2/3 innings pitched, 14 wins, 229 strikeouts, 2.53 ERA, 1.02 WHIP
David Price: 211 innings pitched, 20 wins, 205 strikeouts, 2.56 ERA, 1.10 WHIP
Matt Cain: 219 1.3 innings pitched, 16 wins, 193 strikeouts, 2.79 ERA, 1.04 WHIP
Bullpen
Craig Kimbrel: 62 2/3 innings pitched, 3 wins, 42 saves, 116 strikeouts, 0 holds 1.10 ERA, 0.65 WHIP
Batters: Chris Davis, Robinson Cano, Aaron Hill, Brandon Moss, Bryce Harper, Nick Swisher, Chase Headley, Evan Longoria, Ichiro Suzuki, and Aramis Ramirez.
Pitchers: Grant Balfour, CC Sabathia, James Shields, Mat Latos, Bobby Parnell, Craig Kimbrel, Clayton Kershaw, Ryan Vogelsong, Homer Bailey, Jason Motte.
For bragging purposes, I had 7 championships, 2 runner-ups, 5 third-place, and 3 fourth-place out of 30 teams.
Now, let's fill out our lineup card for the year.
Hitters
Catcher: Buster Posey: 78 runs scored, 178 hits, 24 home runs, 103 RBI, 1 stolen base, .336 batting average, .408 on-base percentage
First Base: Prince Fielder: 83 runs scored, 182 hits, 30 home runs, 108 RBI, 1 stolen base, .313 batting average, .412 on-base percentage
Second Base: Robinson Cano: 105 runs scored, 196 hits, 33 home runs, 94 RBI, 3 stolen bases, .313 batting average, .379 on-base percentage
Third Base: Miguel Cabrera: 109 runs scored, 205 hits, 44 home runs, 139 RBI, 4 stolen bases, .330 batting average, .393 on-base percentage
Shortstop: Derek Jeter: 99 runs scored, 216 hits, 15 home runs, 58 RBI, 9 stolen bases, .316 batting average, .362 on-base percentage
Left Field: Ryan Braun: 108 runs scored, 191 hits, 41 home runs, 112 RBI, 30 stolen bases, .319 batting average, .391 on-base percentage
Center Field: Mike Trout: 129 runs scored, 182 hits, 30 home runs, 83 RBI, 49 stolen bases, .326 batting average, .399 on-base percentage (and he didn't play the full season)
Right Field: Alex Rios: 93 runs, 184 hits, 25 home runs, 91 RBI, 23 stolen bases, .304 batting average, .334 on-base percentage
Utility hitters
Andrew McCutchen, CF: 107 runs scored, 194 hits, 31 home runs, 96 RBI, 20 stolen bases, .327 batting average, .400 on-base percentage
Josh Hamilton, OF: 103 runs scored, 160 hits, 43 home runs, 128 RBI, 7 stolen bases, .285 batting average, .354 on-base percentage (significant time missed throughout the season)
Edwin Encarancion, DH/CI: 93runs scored, 152 hits, 42 home runs, 110 RBI, 13 stolen bases, .280 batting average, .384 on-base percentage
Adrian Beltre, 3B: 95 runs scored, 194 hits, 36 home runs, 102 RBI, 1 stolen base, .321 batting average, .359 on-base percentage
Chase Headley, 3B: 95 runs scored, 173 hits, 31 home runs, 115 RBI, 17 stolen bases, .286 batting average, .376 on-base percentage.
Rotation
R.A. Dickey: 233 2/3 innings pitched, 20 wins, 230 strikeouts, 2.73 ERA, 1.05 WHIP
Justin Verlander: 238 1/3 innings pitched, 17 wins, 239 strikeouts, 2.64 ERA, 1.06 WHIP
Clayton Kershaw: 227 2/3 innings pitched, 14 wins, 229 strikeouts, 2.53 ERA, 1.02 WHIP
David Price: 211 innings pitched, 20 wins, 205 strikeouts, 2.56 ERA, 1.10 WHIP
Matt Cain: 219 1.3 innings pitched, 16 wins, 193 strikeouts, 2.79 ERA, 1.04 WHIP
Bullpen
Craig Kimbrel: 62 2/3 innings pitched, 3 wins, 42 saves, 116 strikeouts, 0 holds 1.10 ERA, 0.65 WHIP
| Fernando Rodney: 74 2/3 innings pitched, 2 wins, 48 saves, 76 strikeouts, 0 holds, 0.60 ERA, 0.78 WHIP |
| Aroldis Chapman: 71 2.3 innings pitched, 5 wins, 38 saves, 122 strikeouts, 6 holds, 1.51 ERA, 0.81 WHIP Jason Motte: 72 innings pitched, 4 wins, 42 saves, 86 strikeouts, 0 holds, 2.75 ERA, 0.92 WHIP Jonathan Papelbon: 70 innings pitched, 5 wins, 38 saves, 92 strikeouts, 2.44 ERA, 1.06 WHIP Kenley Jansen: 65 innings pitched, 5 wins, 25 saves, 99 strikeouts, 8 holds, 2.35 ERA, 0.85 WHIP Jim Johnson: 68 2/3 innings pitched, 2 wins, 51 saves, 41 strikeouts, 0 holds, 2.49 ERA, 1.02 WHIP |
Sunday, October 7, 2012
NFL Week 5 Afternoon/Night Games 2012
Another six games in this post. Don't look for these until Monday afternoon, due to the aforementioned Sounders game. The first half of the afternoon games will be up at 3 PM Pacific.
First up, the Jacksonville Jaguars host the Chicago Bears. Chicago began in the first quarter on a Robbie Gould field goal of 32 yards. Jacksonville tied it in the second quarter as Josh Scobee made a 31 yard field goal. The Bears took the lead in the third quarter on a Gould 31 yard field goal. Chicago extended the lead as Charles Tillman intercepted Blaine Gabbert and returned the ball 36 yards for a touchdown, with Gould true on the extra point. The Bears added on in the fourth quarter as Jay Cutler threw a 10 yard touchdown pass to Alshon Jeffrey, and Gould made the extra point. Chicago kept going as Cutler found Brandon Marshall for a 24 yard touchdown connection, and Gould again handled the PAT. The Bears padded the lead as Lance Briggs intercepted Gabbert for 36 yards and a touchdown, followed by another Gould extra point. Chicago struck again as Armando Allen rattled off a 46 yard run for a touchdown, and Gould was true again with the extra point. This ended the scoring a 41-3, with the Bears moving to 4-1, while the Jaguars fell to 1-4.
Up in Carolina, the Panthers host the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle started in the first quarter as Steven Hauschka kicked in a 22 yard field goal. The Seahawks struck again in the second quarter as Hauschka nailed a 36 yard field goal. Carolina got on the board when Justin Medlock made a 32 yard field goal. The Panthers took the lead as Captain Munnerlyn returned an interception of Russell Wilson back to the house 33 yards for the toucdown, and Medlock was good with the PAT. Seattle regained the lead as Wilson found the right guy, Golden Tate, for a 13 yard touchdown, allowing Hauschka to tack on the extra point. The Seahawks got some more in the fourth quarter as Hauschka made a 44 yard field goal. Carolina got some back as Jon Ryan ran out of the end zone for an intentional safety (don't question it, that was by design). This made it 16-12, which held as a final, moving Seattle to 3-2 and Carolina went to 1-4.
Out west, the San Francisco 49ers host the Buffalo Bills. San Francisco opened in the first quarter as David Akers made a chip-shot 19 yard field goal. Buffalo tied it in the second quarter as Rian Lindell kicked in a 31 yard field goal. The 49ers took the lead as Alex Smith found Kyle Williams for a 43 yard touchdown connection, and Akers booted in the extra point. San Francisco extended the lead as Smith passed 28 yards to Michael Crabtree for a touchdown, and Akers again made the PAT. The 49ers got some more in the third quarter on a 1 yard Frank Gore touchdown run, and Akers was there with the extra point. San Francisco kept going in the fourth quarter as Smith tossed a 10 yard touchdown to Mario Manningham, and Akers supplied the extra point. The 49ers struck again with a 16 yard touchdown run by Colin Kaepernick, and Akers again iced the drive off with an extra point. San Francisco padded the lead again as Anthony Dixon made a 3 yard rush for a touchdown, and Akers tacked on another extra point. This made the final score 45-3, with San Francisco jumping to 4-1 and the Bills falling to 2-3.
Back east, the New England Patriots welcome the Denver Broncos. New England led off in the first quarter as Tom Brady passed 8 yards to Wes Welker for a touchdown, and Stephen Gostkowski was true on the extra point. Denver tied it in the second quarter as Peyton Manning passed 1 yard to Joel Dreessen for a touchdown, and Matt Prater's PAT was the equalizer. The Patriots took the lead back as Shane Vereen ran 1 yard for a touchdown, and Gostkowski was good with the extra point. New England got some more as Gostkowski made a 23 yard field goal. The Patriots extended the lead in the third quarter when Brady ran 1 yard for a touchdown, and Gostkowski was there with the extra point. New England padded the lead as Stevan Ridley ran 8 yards for a touchdown, allowing Gostkowski to make another extra point. The Broncos shot back as Manning tossed a 2 yard touchdown to Eric Decker, with Prater finishing the drive off with the extra point. Denver pulled closer in the fourth quarter as Manning found Brandon Stokley for a 5 yard touchdown connection, and Prater again handled the extra point. They got no closer, losing 31-21, with New England improving to 3-2, and the Broncos fell to 2-3.
Northwest a touch to Minnesota, as the Vikings bring in the Tennessee Titans. Minnesota got going in the first quarter as Percy Harvin ran 4 yards for a touchdown, and Blair Walsh knocked in the extra point. The Vikings extended the lead in the second quarter as Walsh made a 42 yard field goal. Minnesota struck again on a Walsh field goal of 36 yards. The Vikings got some more in the third quarter as Walsh made a 26 yard field goal. Minnesota padded the lead as Christian Ponder found Harvin for a 10 yard touchdown connection, and Walsh handled the PAT. Tennessee got on the board in the fourth quarter with Matt Hasselbeck throwing 10 yards to Jared Cook for a touchdown, and Rob Bironas was good with the extra point. The Vikings replied as Ponder threw a 15 yard touchdown to Kyle Rudolph, allowing Walsh to make another extra point. This ended the scoring at 30-7, with Minnesota jumping to 4-1 while the Titans dropped to 1-4.
Finally, the Sunday Night Game is in New Orleans, as the Saints host the San Diego Chargers. San Diego was first to score in the first quarter as Philip Rivers passed 15 yards to Robert Meachem for a touchdown, and Nick Novak was there with the extra point. New Orleans tied it as Drew Brees passed 40 yards to Devery Henderson for a touchdown, and Garrett Hartley booted in the extra point. The Chargers took the lead back in the second quarter on a Novak field goal from 20 yards out. The Saints went ahead as Brees passed 19 yards for a touchdown to Marques Colston, and Hartley was good with the extra point. San Diego pulled back ahead on another Rivers touchdown pass to Meachem, this time for 44 yards, and Novak again kicked in the extra point. The Chargers extended the lead in the third quarter as Ryan Mathews ran 13 yards for a touchdown, and Novak was good with the PAT. New Orleans shot back as Brees passed 16 yards for another touchdown to Colston, and Hartley iced the drive with the extra point. The Saints gained the lead in the fourth quarter as Brees hooked up with Colston for another touchdown, this time a 5 yard connection, and Hartley again made the extra point. New Orleans padded the lead on a Hartley field goal of 26 yards. This produced the 31-24 final, with the Saints going to 1-4 while the Chargers dropped to 3-2.
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First up, the Jacksonville Jaguars host the Chicago Bears. Chicago began in the first quarter on a Robbie Gould field goal of 32 yards. Jacksonville tied it in the second quarter as Josh Scobee made a 31 yard field goal. The Bears took the lead in the third quarter on a Gould 31 yard field goal. Chicago extended the lead as Charles Tillman intercepted Blaine Gabbert and returned the ball 36 yards for a touchdown, with Gould true on the extra point. The Bears added on in the fourth quarter as Jay Cutler threw a 10 yard touchdown pass to Alshon Jeffrey, and Gould made the extra point. Chicago kept going as Cutler found Brandon Marshall for a 24 yard touchdown connection, and Gould again handled the PAT. The Bears padded the lead as Lance Briggs intercepted Gabbert for 36 yards and a touchdown, followed by another Gould extra point. Chicago struck again as Armando Allen rattled off a 46 yard run for a touchdown, and Gould was true again with the extra point. This ended the scoring a 41-3, with the Bears moving to 4-1, while the Jaguars fell to 1-4.
Up in Carolina, the Panthers host the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle started in the first quarter as Steven Hauschka kicked in a 22 yard field goal. The Seahawks struck again in the second quarter as Hauschka nailed a 36 yard field goal. Carolina got on the board when Justin Medlock made a 32 yard field goal. The Panthers took the lead as Captain Munnerlyn returned an interception of Russell Wilson back to the house 33 yards for the toucdown, and Medlock was good with the PAT. Seattle regained the lead as Wilson found the right guy, Golden Tate, for a 13 yard touchdown, allowing Hauschka to tack on the extra point. The Seahawks got some more in the fourth quarter as Hauschka made a 44 yard field goal. Carolina got some back as Jon Ryan ran out of the end zone for an intentional safety (don't question it, that was by design). This made it 16-12, which held as a final, moving Seattle to 3-2 and Carolina went to 1-4.
Out west, the San Francisco 49ers host the Buffalo Bills. San Francisco opened in the first quarter as David Akers made a chip-shot 19 yard field goal. Buffalo tied it in the second quarter as Rian Lindell kicked in a 31 yard field goal. The 49ers took the lead as Alex Smith found Kyle Williams for a 43 yard touchdown connection, and Akers booted in the extra point. San Francisco extended the lead as Smith passed 28 yards to Michael Crabtree for a touchdown, and Akers again made the PAT. The 49ers got some more in the third quarter on a 1 yard Frank Gore touchdown run, and Akers was there with the extra point. San Francisco kept going in the fourth quarter as Smith tossed a 10 yard touchdown to Mario Manningham, and Akers supplied the extra point. The 49ers struck again with a 16 yard touchdown run by Colin Kaepernick, and Akers again iced the drive off with an extra point. San Francisco padded the lead again as Anthony Dixon made a 3 yard rush for a touchdown, and Akers tacked on another extra point. This made the final score 45-3, with San Francisco jumping to 4-1 and the Bills falling to 2-3.
Back east, the New England Patriots welcome the Denver Broncos. New England led off in the first quarter as Tom Brady passed 8 yards to Wes Welker for a touchdown, and Stephen Gostkowski was true on the extra point. Denver tied it in the second quarter as Peyton Manning passed 1 yard to Joel Dreessen for a touchdown, and Matt Prater's PAT was the equalizer. The Patriots took the lead back as Shane Vereen ran 1 yard for a touchdown, and Gostkowski was good with the extra point. New England got some more as Gostkowski made a 23 yard field goal. The Patriots extended the lead in the third quarter when Brady ran 1 yard for a touchdown, and Gostkowski was there with the extra point. New England padded the lead as Stevan Ridley ran 8 yards for a touchdown, allowing Gostkowski to make another extra point. The Broncos shot back as Manning tossed a 2 yard touchdown to Eric Decker, with Prater finishing the drive off with the extra point. Denver pulled closer in the fourth quarter as Manning found Brandon Stokley for a 5 yard touchdown connection, and Prater again handled the extra point. They got no closer, losing 31-21, with New England improving to 3-2, and the Broncos fell to 2-3.
Northwest a touch to Minnesota, as the Vikings bring in the Tennessee Titans. Minnesota got going in the first quarter as Percy Harvin ran 4 yards for a touchdown, and Blair Walsh knocked in the extra point. The Vikings extended the lead in the second quarter as Walsh made a 42 yard field goal. Minnesota struck again on a Walsh field goal of 36 yards. The Vikings got some more in the third quarter as Walsh made a 26 yard field goal. Minnesota padded the lead as Christian Ponder found Harvin for a 10 yard touchdown connection, and Walsh handled the PAT. Tennessee got on the board in the fourth quarter with Matt Hasselbeck throwing 10 yards to Jared Cook for a touchdown, and Rob Bironas was good with the extra point. The Vikings replied as Ponder threw a 15 yard touchdown to Kyle Rudolph, allowing Walsh to make another extra point. This ended the scoring at 30-7, with Minnesota jumping to 4-1 while the Titans dropped to 1-4.
Finally, the Sunday Night Game is in New Orleans, as the Saints host the San Diego Chargers. San Diego was first to score in the first quarter as Philip Rivers passed 15 yards to Robert Meachem for a touchdown, and Nick Novak was there with the extra point. New Orleans tied it as Drew Brees passed 40 yards to Devery Henderson for a touchdown, and Garrett Hartley booted in the extra point. The Chargers took the lead back in the second quarter on a Novak field goal from 20 yards out. The Saints went ahead as Brees passed 19 yards for a touchdown to Marques Colston, and Hartley was good with the extra point. San Diego pulled back ahead on another Rivers touchdown pass to Meachem, this time for 44 yards, and Novak again kicked in the extra point. The Chargers extended the lead in the third quarter as Ryan Mathews ran 13 yards for a touchdown, and Novak was good with the PAT. New Orleans shot back as Brees passed 16 yards for another touchdown to Colston, and Hartley iced the drive with the extra point. The Saints gained the lead in the fourth quarter as Brees hooked up with Colston for another touchdown, this time a 5 yard connection, and Hartley again made the extra point. New Orleans padded the lead on a Hartley field goal of 26 yards. This produced the 31-24 final, with the Saints going to 1-4 while the Chargers dropped to 3-2.
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NFL Week 5 Morning Games 2012
Only six games on this morning, and another six in the later wave of kickoffs. Those later games will be significantly postponed for publishing as I will be at the Seattle Sounders game against the Portland Timbers. Here's your morning games.
First up, the Cincinnati Bengals host the Miami Dolphins. Cincinnati got going in the first quarter as Mike Nugent kicked a 42 yard field goal. The Bengals added on an Nugent made a field goal from 24 yards. Miami took the lead in the second quarter with a 1 yard touchdown run by Daniel Thomas, and Dan Carpenter was there with the extra point. The Dolphins added on in the third quarter when Reggie Bush ran in a touchdown of 13 yards, and Carpenter supplied the PAT. Miami got some more with a Carpenter field goal of 46 yards. Cincinnati pulled closer in the fourth quarter as Andy Dalton tossed a 2 yard touchdown pass to A.J. Green, and Nugent made the extra point cleanly. They failed to rally ahead, falling 17-13, with Miami improving to 2-3 and Cincinnati falling to 3-2.
East to New Jersey, as the New York Giants host the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland started in the first quarter as Trent Richardson ran 15 yards for a touchdown, and Phil Dawson made the extra point. The Browns added on as Brandon Weeden threw a 62 yard touchdown pass to Josh Gordon, and Dawson was good with another extra point. New York shot back when Eli Manning found Victor Cruz for a 3 yard touchdown connection, and Lawrence Tynes kicked in the extra point. Cleveland answered in the second quarter as Dawson made a field goal of 32 yards. The Giants replied on a Tynes field goal of 29 yards. New York tied it on a 4 yard Ahmad Bradshaw touchdown run, and Tynes' extra point was the equalizer. The Giants took the lead as Manning hooked up with Cruz again, this time for 7 yards and a touchdown, and Tynes tacked on the PAT. New York added on as Tynes booted a 40 yards field goal. The Giants extended the lead in the third quarter as Manning and Cruz completed their hat trick of touchdowns, connecting for a 28 yard score, and Tynes capped the drive with an extra point. The Browns got some back as Dawson was true on a field goal from 41 yards away. New York padded the lead on a David Wilson 40 yard touchdown run, and Tynes supplied another extra point. Cleveland got some back as Weeden threw 20 yards to find Gordon again for a touchdown, and Dawson made another extra point. This was as close as it got, with the final being 41-20. New York moves to 3-2 while Cleveland drops to 0-5.
Back west, the Indianapolis Colts welcome the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay led off as John Kuhn ran 2 yards for a touchdown, and Mason Crosby supplied the extra point. The Packers extended the lead in the second quarter as Aaron Rodgers threw a 6 yard touchdown pass to James Jones, and Crosby again made the extra point. Indianapolis got on the board as Adam Vinatieri made a 24 yard field goal. Green Bay replied on a 31 yard touchdown pass from Rodgers to Randall Cobb, and Crosby again handled the PAT. The Colts pulled back in the third quarter when Andrew Luck tossed an 8 yard touchdown pass to Dwayne Allen, and Vinatieri knocked in the extra point. Indianapolis chipped away with a 50 yard field goal by Vinatieri. The Colts pulled closer as Luck ran 3 yards for a touchdown, but they failed to convert the two-point attempt. Indianapolis took the lead on a Vinatieri 28 yard field goal in the fourth quarter. The Packers took the lead back with Rodgers connecting with Jones on another touchdown, this time of 8 yards, but he couldn't go back to him on the two-point attempt. The Colts grabbed the lead as Luck passed to Reggie Wayne for a 4 yard touchdown, and Donald Brown ran the two-point conversion in successfully. This stood for a 30-27 win, moving the Colts up to 2-2 while the Packers drop to 2-3.
East again, as the Battle of Pennsylvania writes another chapter when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Philadelphia Eagles. Pittsburgh was first to score in the second quarter as Ben Roethlisberger threw a 13 yard touchdown pass to Rashard Mendenhall, and Shaun Suisham finished the drive with an extra point. The Steelers added on with a Suisham field goal of 20 yards. Philadelphia got on the board in the third quarter when Michael Vick threw 15 yards for a touchdown to LeSean McCoy, and Alex Henery was there to make the extra point. Pittsburgh extended the lead in the fourth quarter on a Suisham field goal of 34 yards. The Eagles took the lead as Vick threw a touchdown pass of 2 yards to Brent Celek, and Henery's PAT was the go-ahead point. The Steelers won it 16-14 on a last second Suisham field goal from 34 yards out. Pittsburgh moved to 2-2 while Philadelphia fell to 3-2.
Into DC, with the Washington Redskins hosting the Atlanta Falcons. Washington led off in the second quarter with Ryan Kerrigan intercepting Matt Ryan and returning the ball 30 yards for a touchdown, with Billy Cundiff making the extra point. Atlanta tied the game when Ryan tossed a touchdown to the right guy, namely Tony Gonzalez, for a 1 yard connection that was iced off by a Matt Bryant extra point. The Redskins took the lead back in the third quarter as Cundiff made a field goal from 23 yards away. The Falcons took the lead in the fourth quarter with Ryan passing 18 yards to Julio Jones for a touchdown, and Bryant tacked on the PAT. Washington quickly struck back on a 77 yard Kirk Cousins touchdown pass to Santana Moss, and Cundiff made the extra point. Atlanta pulled even again as Bryant made a 53 yard field goal. The Falcons took the lead with a 13 yard touchdown rush by Michael Turner, and Bryant was good with the extra point. This held up for a 24-17 win, with Atlanta moving to a perfect 5-0 and the Redskins falling to 2-3.
Finally, this set ends in Kansas City, where the Chiefs welcome the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore began in the first quarter as Justin Tucker nailed a 28 yard field goal. Kansas City tied it in the second quarter as Ryan Succop made a 30 yard field goal. The Ravens took the lead back as Tucker booted in a 26 yard field in the third quarter. Baltimore extended the lead as Tucker was true on a field goal of 39 yards. The Chiefs got closer on a Succop field goal of 31 yards in the fourth quarter. They couldn't tie the game, losing 9-6. Baltimore moved to 4-1 while Kansas City dropped to 1-4.
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First up, the Cincinnati Bengals host the Miami Dolphins. Cincinnati got going in the first quarter as Mike Nugent kicked a 42 yard field goal. The Bengals added on an Nugent made a field goal from 24 yards. Miami took the lead in the second quarter with a 1 yard touchdown run by Daniel Thomas, and Dan Carpenter was there with the extra point. The Dolphins added on in the third quarter when Reggie Bush ran in a touchdown of 13 yards, and Carpenter supplied the PAT. Miami got some more with a Carpenter field goal of 46 yards. Cincinnati pulled closer in the fourth quarter as Andy Dalton tossed a 2 yard touchdown pass to A.J. Green, and Nugent made the extra point cleanly. They failed to rally ahead, falling 17-13, with Miami improving to 2-3 and Cincinnati falling to 3-2.
East to New Jersey, as the New York Giants host the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland started in the first quarter as Trent Richardson ran 15 yards for a touchdown, and Phil Dawson made the extra point. The Browns added on as Brandon Weeden threw a 62 yard touchdown pass to Josh Gordon, and Dawson was good with another extra point. New York shot back when Eli Manning found Victor Cruz for a 3 yard touchdown connection, and Lawrence Tynes kicked in the extra point. Cleveland answered in the second quarter as Dawson made a field goal of 32 yards. The Giants replied on a Tynes field goal of 29 yards. New York tied it on a 4 yard Ahmad Bradshaw touchdown run, and Tynes' extra point was the equalizer. The Giants took the lead as Manning hooked up with Cruz again, this time for 7 yards and a touchdown, and Tynes tacked on the PAT. New York added on as Tynes booted a 40 yards field goal. The Giants extended the lead in the third quarter as Manning and Cruz completed their hat trick of touchdowns, connecting for a 28 yard score, and Tynes capped the drive with an extra point. The Browns got some back as Dawson was true on a field goal from 41 yards away. New York padded the lead on a David Wilson 40 yard touchdown run, and Tynes supplied another extra point. Cleveland got some back as Weeden threw 20 yards to find Gordon again for a touchdown, and Dawson made another extra point. This was as close as it got, with the final being 41-20. New York moves to 3-2 while Cleveland drops to 0-5.
Back west, the Indianapolis Colts welcome the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay led off as John Kuhn ran 2 yards for a touchdown, and Mason Crosby supplied the extra point. The Packers extended the lead in the second quarter as Aaron Rodgers threw a 6 yard touchdown pass to James Jones, and Crosby again made the extra point. Indianapolis got on the board as Adam Vinatieri made a 24 yard field goal. Green Bay replied on a 31 yard touchdown pass from Rodgers to Randall Cobb, and Crosby again handled the PAT. The Colts pulled back in the third quarter when Andrew Luck tossed an 8 yard touchdown pass to Dwayne Allen, and Vinatieri knocked in the extra point. Indianapolis chipped away with a 50 yard field goal by Vinatieri. The Colts pulled closer as Luck ran 3 yards for a touchdown, but they failed to convert the two-point attempt. Indianapolis took the lead on a Vinatieri 28 yard field goal in the fourth quarter. The Packers took the lead back with Rodgers connecting with Jones on another touchdown, this time of 8 yards, but he couldn't go back to him on the two-point attempt. The Colts grabbed the lead as Luck passed to Reggie Wayne for a 4 yard touchdown, and Donald Brown ran the two-point conversion in successfully. This stood for a 30-27 win, moving the Colts up to 2-2 while the Packers drop to 2-3.
East again, as the Battle of Pennsylvania writes another chapter when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Philadelphia Eagles. Pittsburgh was first to score in the second quarter as Ben Roethlisberger threw a 13 yard touchdown pass to Rashard Mendenhall, and Shaun Suisham finished the drive with an extra point. The Steelers added on with a Suisham field goal of 20 yards. Philadelphia got on the board in the third quarter when Michael Vick threw 15 yards for a touchdown to LeSean McCoy, and Alex Henery was there to make the extra point. Pittsburgh extended the lead in the fourth quarter on a Suisham field goal of 34 yards. The Eagles took the lead as Vick threw a touchdown pass of 2 yards to Brent Celek, and Henery's PAT was the go-ahead point. The Steelers won it 16-14 on a last second Suisham field goal from 34 yards out. Pittsburgh moved to 2-2 while Philadelphia fell to 3-2.
Into DC, with the Washington Redskins hosting the Atlanta Falcons. Washington led off in the second quarter with Ryan Kerrigan intercepting Matt Ryan and returning the ball 30 yards for a touchdown, with Billy Cundiff making the extra point. Atlanta tied the game when Ryan tossed a touchdown to the right guy, namely Tony Gonzalez, for a 1 yard connection that was iced off by a Matt Bryant extra point. The Redskins took the lead back in the third quarter as Cundiff made a field goal from 23 yards away. The Falcons took the lead in the fourth quarter with Ryan passing 18 yards to Julio Jones for a touchdown, and Bryant tacked on the PAT. Washington quickly struck back on a 77 yard Kirk Cousins touchdown pass to Santana Moss, and Cundiff made the extra point. Atlanta pulled even again as Bryant made a 53 yard field goal. The Falcons took the lead with a 13 yard touchdown rush by Michael Turner, and Bryant was good with the extra point. This held up for a 24-17 win, with Atlanta moving to a perfect 5-0 and the Redskins falling to 2-3.
Finally, this set ends in Kansas City, where the Chiefs welcome the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore began in the first quarter as Justin Tucker nailed a 28 yard field goal. Kansas City tied it in the second quarter as Ryan Succop made a 30 yard field goal. The Ravens took the lead back as Tucker booted in a 26 yard field in the third quarter. Baltimore extended the lead as Tucker was true on a field goal of 39 yards. The Chiefs got closer on a Succop field goal of 31 yards in the fourth quarter. They couldn't tie the game, losing 9-6. Baltimore moved to 4-1 while Kansas City dropped to 1-4.
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