Nice Chestacles

Nice Chestacles

There was no baseball today meaning we have a full schedule of games on tonight.  We also have 2 playoff games tonight in the NBA.

First up is the Orlando @ Boston.  I purposely pulled into a TD Banknorth location today when I needed an ATM just so I would feel like I was involved in the series somehow.  It’s kinda like how I drink Miller Lite and feel like I’m at Miller Park.  I’m growns up like that.  Boston was “upset” in Game 1 in their Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup.  I use upset lightly because Orlando has Dwight Howard.  That guy is a specimen.  I don’t know how they ever lose.  They should be able to feed him the ball inside and watch him score at will.  He also should grab every board.  But he doesn’t.  Boston will look to get out early and get a lead instead of falling behind and playing catchup like the did in the first game.  They should get Scalabrine the ball more.  Not that I think he’s good, it’s just always funny when I guy who looks like Will Ferrel (IMO, but everyone has their own guy Scalabrine looks like) has the ball.

The second game of the night is the Rockets @ Lakers. Houston stunned LA with an upset victory in Game 1 against the Lakers.  The Lakers couldn’t hit a shot in Game 1 and look to change that tonight.  Kobe wasn’t worried about the loss in Game 1 saying “It’s not like it’s the end of the world.  We’re not the first team ever to lose a Game 1 at home, it’s just here in Los Angeles, people get pretty nervous.”  And just like that, he insulted the fans. What a guy!

Some games played on the diamond tonight:

Rays @ Yankees: The Rays of St. Petersburg make their first trip to the new Yankee Stadium.  The aura of Yankee Stadium hasn’t scared the Red Sox so we’ll see how the Rays do.  Sonnanstine faces Burnett.

Phillies @ Mets: The Phils travel to Citifield for their first visit in the new stadium.  They will face reigning NL Pitcher of the Month Johan Santana who hopes that his team scores runs and the bullpen doesn’t fuck it up.  Meanwhile, the rest of existence hopes that happens just to see his reaction.  Seriously, if Daniel Murphy drops another foul ball, we’ll probably have another Fielder/Parra situation only this one likely won’t end up as nice because Murphy can’t catch and Parra is a valuable lefty starter.  Chan Ho Park pitches for Philly.

Tigers @ Meth Sox: Armando Gallaraga vs Mark Buehrle looks on paper like a really intriguing pitching match up.  Let’s be honest, KC has that division locked up and these two teams along with the Twins are playing for second place.

Brewers @ Reds: Parra takes on MLJ favorite Bronson Arroyo tonight at the Great American Park.  Both teams have been playing well over the past week, but Cincy’s pitching has been nasty throwing 4 shutouts over the last 6 games.

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