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DALLAS STARS AT CALGARY FLAMES — SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
Recap presented by Bill Lumbergh, Regional Manager of Baseball Operations, probably.
Yeah, I'm gonna go ahead and talk about Game 4 of the Conference Semifinals here, mmmkay?
So, uh, Dallas… they did win this one, 9 to 5, which, you know, technically ties the series at 2 games apiece. That’s great. That’s just great.
Now, if you could go ahead and give a big "thanks" to George Costanza, that’d be terrific. He went 4-for-5 with a homer, didn’t get fired, and even managed to not screw anything up in the field. He’s basically the guy you call when you need someone to come in on a Saturday and finish those TPS reports, ya know?
And then there’s Amenzu Jabiri — yeah, that guy. Grand slam in the ninth. Again. That's two games in a row for the Stars. I mean, I’m not saying he has to carry the entire offense on his back... but if he could just keep doing that for the rest of the series, that’d be super.
Let’s Talk Pitching... Unfortunately
So, uh, yeah. Quezada, for Dallas? Yikes. He threw 82 pitches to record eleven outs, gave up 5 runs, walked five guys, and hit one. So we’re gonna need him to come in early next time and maybe, I dunno, throw some actual strikes. That’d be great.
But, hey — bullpen kinda did their jobs. Van Steenis looked like he read the memo. Cespedes? He’s that one guy in the office who quietly saves the whole team and doesn’t even demand a pizza party in return.
Calgary, Mmmyeah, We're Gonna Need More from You
So Calgary… they had this one. They really did. But then T. Stanford happened. He came in, gave up a grand slam, then gave up another solo homer for good measure. So, uh, yeah. That’s a tough look. Maybe check your calendar and make sure it’s not Casual Implosion Friday.
And then there’s Mila Grubin. Look, walking four times in a playoff game? That’s actually impressive. But also… it’s kinda like bragging about how you filled out your time sheet on time. We expect that.
So Here’s the Deal...
Game 5’s gonna be in Dallas on Saturday. Lot riding on it. So, if everyone could go ahead and not implode in the ninth this time, that’d be fantastic. Also, if the bullpen could stop giving up historic meltdowns, we’d all really appreciate it.
And Flames? Mmmkay, if you could go ahead and not lose the next one, that’d be greeeat.
Alright, thanks a bunch. Let me know if you need me. I’ll be in the press box pretending to write emails.
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