Panther of the Game: Scot Shields
It was between Lackey or Shields. Right? Kendrick, perhaps? Scot gutted thru three to hold the game until something went our way. This was the closest Panther yet, though, as Lackey struck out 11 on his way to the All Star Game.
Jeter made the final out of the game on the first pitch of his 13th inning at-bat.
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Lackey
honorable mention Shieldsladybug - July 7, 2007
Lackey was excellent today
edhoo - July 7, 2007
Shields
I agree that Lackey was absolutely lights out...But so was Shields. Late in the game. Going 3 Innings for the FIRST TIME this season... only 1H I think? Freakin' stellar.
There's my vote!
scottnak - July 7, 2007
Kendrick
for his D and the leadoff double in the 13th. Plus, it's too close to call btw. Lackey and Shields.jerryhattrick - July 7, 2007
I forgot to mention
that he also moved GA over to third in the 3rd, which set him up for Mathis' groundout.jerryhattrick - July 7, 2007
Also
he tried to take out some Yankees fans with a flying bat...serves em right:http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070707/capt.ab7d53105f2e430dbd60b20a06c9c881.angels_yank ees_baseball_nyjj109.jpg
jerryhattrick - July 7, 2007
panther
sheilackeyJangel7 - July 7, 2007
HK
with Shields and Lackey closely behind in that order.tanana40 - July 7, 2007
Panther = Spankee's D
No way would would have won without itPunk Rock Chris - July 7, 2007
Very tough one
I only got to listen to the game (Padres-Braves on Fox down in SD), Howie made a run at it - a couple of plays on D that had Rory Markas using the loud voice, and a huge double to lead off the 13th. Lackey was dominant, what was it? 11 K's? And Shields was nails as always (no way it could happen, but he should be an All-Star).I say Shields though, he probably went the most above and beyond.
leftwing - July 7, 2007
Shields
And what is this Okajima garbage. Shields is by far the best set up man in baseball. He should have definitely been included in the all star game. This Okajima guy has only pitched half a season and everybody goes ga ga over him. Best game I watched all season. It was classic matchup between Clemens and Lackey. Both had their best stuff.AMB07 - July 7, 2007
Okajima has been better then Shields this season
edhoo - July 7, 2007
Don't agree at all
AMB07 - July 7, 2007
His 0.83 ERA
says you're wrong.scareduck - July 8, 2007
Shields
Above and beyond the usual call, pitching with the ultimate pressure the entire time.mattwelch - July 7, 2007
I'm the Panther
All of my Negative Comments and Sarcasm got the collective Halosphere's Positive Energy Focused and The HALOS Rallied.Thank You All ! (Sarcasm)
Now Let Me Back on the Wagon. (more sarcasm)
Rex DaKine Budler - July 7, 2007
I actually considered that....
mattwelch - July 7, 2007
I had actually considered nominating him too...
Zu Long - July 7, 2007
Panther has to be
Miguel Cairodarkangel01 - July 7, 2007
Don't forget Melky!
edhoo - July 7, 2007
Who cares
Al Gore is PantherLive Earth Rocks. Fall out Boy. WooHoo. Damn not even night yet and they used up their share of the voltage already.
eyespy - July 7, 2007
Al Gore = Lame
Lassie Foundation guitar player with the pumpkins at 6 pm pst.cupie - July 7, 2007
Billy Corrigan
PantherRev Halofan - July 7, 2007
As the sole individual
who will watch that concert for the Pumpkins, and not for Jeff Schroeder, I must hassle you as this is the second time you have misspelled 'Corgan'.But I still love you for giving me this blog.
Caseys Kiss of Death - July 7, 2007
it is on purpose that i do that
and it is a long as ridiculously petty and boring story as to why!Rev Halofan - July 7, 2007
Your story
would be an interesting parallel to today's game. Too bad this didn't come up before the first pitch, you might have had enough time to tell it.Caseys Kiss of Death - July 7, 2007
Shredder
is a Dodger fan.cupie - July 7, 2007
And to stick with this music theme
the panther of today is the Yankees defense for playing like D'arcy plays bass.Caseys Kiss of Death - July 7, 2007
Terence Trent?
mattwelch - July 7, 2007
Hey Wait !!!
Didn't AlGore invent the Internet and now he is going to save the world with his latest invention the rock concert for awarness.I think Al Gore is God's right hand man.
Rex DaKine Budler - July 7, 2007
Lackey
Nails in the Bronx = Panther.scareduck - July 7, 2007
"Dick in the Box"
cupie - July 7, 2007
Kendrick -- Panther
In a close call over Shields and Lackey. Mind you if it were down to Doug Eddings no Angel would ever be Panther.Note to Angel right-handed hitters ... Dougie's umping 1B tomorrow so no check swings.
highlandhalo - July 7, 2007
No love for Frankie?
He pitched a pretty good two innings, as well.I think all three guys should split it.
bc56274 - July 7, 2007
The dude
came pretty close to blowing it in the 13thjerryhattrick - July 7, 2007
The dude got the win.
bc56274 - July 7, 2007
LACKEY - Panther all the way
Held the Yankees to 1 run over 8 innings under the Fox spotlight. Tomorrow, it will be the Yankees who will be taking Wang deep.Fan Since 1981 - July 7, 2007
Hopefully
the Angels will be taking Wang deep...<waits patiently for inevitable obvious joke>jerryhattrick - July 7, 2007
Oh oh!
That's what SHE said`scottnak - July 7, 2007
Going with Lackey
But it really is a toss up between him and Shields.101halo - July 7, 2007
What does
Fangraphs say?jjackflash - July 7, 2007
Lackey edges out Shields
But... fangraphs doesn't know anything about Kendrick's stellar D.101halo - July 7, 2007
Jose Molina?
What about Kendry Morales....He comes out to play and we win without him even batting!!!!My votes go to Molina and Morales....and they yankees 1b man that made the double error that had to be the play of the game!!!!
acuda27 - July 7, 2007
shields
Although I really vote that we piss on convention here and give it to both Lackey and Shields.Carl Johnson - July 7, 2007
HK 47
FTWanaheimisnotla - July 7, 2007
Lackey
Gotta respect the Ks....mjhsieh - July 7, 2007
lackey
mvp.blaqhalo - July 7, 2007
Lackey - most definitely
bitchin' pitchin' - Shields and Frankie also get on the medal stand.holding that team to 1 in 13 means halos come up 7's - still surviving on the streets.
and the bombers? shattered, shattered
rbrianc - July 7, 2007
co-panthers!
CaLiKrAzY - July 7, 2007
Im Going with Reggie Jackson and Jim Leyritz
Mr October and the Best Bat Flip Known to Man deserve a mention on this site somewhere, and both ex-Angels too. Molina's AB was HUGE but i think in terms of game situation and momentum builder Shields gets it in my book. It was my 1st yankee game in zoo york and it was awesome hearing the dead silence except for the 8 or so Angel fans that were there :Dsilent_sole - July 7, 2007
3 Pitchers
3 Panthers. All 3 guys pitching today went above and beyond against the Yanks.I hope we call up another reliever after today's game cause we might need him tomorrow. Bullpen is probably extended after yesterday and today and with Santana going tomorrow, we could potentially use an extra arm.
LosAngel - July 7, 2007
Huh?
Why can't Lackey Shields and K-Rod pitch EVERY DAY. Cy Young did it. Wimps.melvintoast - July 7, 2007
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