Top 9: Espinosa struck out swinging against Nick Masset
Top 11: Espinosa struck out on a foul tip against Jose Arrendondo
Top 13: Espinosa grounded out to first against Arrendondo
Final Line: 1-for-6, RBI, BB, 4 K
Notes: In a game that lasted 14-innings and featured 34 total strikeouts, Espinosa was miraculously the only player to register a sombrero. Despite the low batting average (.230) and frequent strikeouts (24% K%), the Nats’ rookie has turned in a solid rookie campaign—18 home runs, 13 stolen bases, 59 RBI and 2.9 fWAR—and could receive some third, fourth and fifth place votes for Rookie of the Year.
Bottom 4: Johnson called out strikes against Price
Bottom 7: Johnson called out on strikes against Price
Bottom 9: Johnson struck out swinging against Cesar Ramos
Final Line: 0-for-4, 4 K
Notes: Johnson’s golden sombrero on Sunday was his second of the season, as he became the only player to accomplish the feat in both leagues. Johnson and the Blue Jays collected three hits against David Price, who fanned a career-high 14 hitters over seven scoreless frames.
– Sure, the Yankees are one of, if not the most storied franchise in baseball. They have a history of being larger than life, no doubt. However, do they really believe that they are in a position to complain about rescheduling a couple games due to a freaking hurricane? Forget being happy about the fact that they were not the ones trying to gather the pieces of their lives and put them back together. Forget the fact that the payroll of that organization could provide a lending hand and still turn a profit of a billion dollars. Nope, they want to complain about rescheduling baseball games. Go be the whales you are NY, and blow it out your hole.
– Congrats to the kids from Cali. They took home the LLWS title in a most dramatic, walk-off fashion over the weekend. The only way this game could have been better would have been if the SS from Japan had not booted the opportunity to turn two the batter before, and the game went to extras for a walk off victory. I feel for the little guy.
– It might just be that I am a former Tommy John victim, but following Stephen Strasburg’s Phoenix-like rise from the ashes of an operating table is remarkable. The fact that he will return to the Nationals around September 6th is downright absurd. Man, am I glad to say I saw him pitch live once in my lifetime. An arm like that is once in a lifetime folks. I suggest you watch it every chance you get.
– I can’t wait to see the Moneyball movie next month. I only hope that Hollywood does not ruin it for me. I also am afraid that the average person who goes to that movie will not be able to truly understand, or appreciate what that story is about. It forever changed the way that not only baseball, but all sports, are viewed, played, and managed from the front office on down.
– I am not sure what is happening at The Ballpark in Arlington, but this is starting to become downright ridiculous.
– Go Astros! We were able to win in extra innings last night, despite the fact that we are basically a Triple-A team right now. Wandy Rodriguez on the bump tonight (a fellow southpaw), and I expect him to record 8 K’s against the Pirates.
Notes: On Friday night against the Mets, Bourn struck out to lead off the game and ended it in the same manner. Capuano had the best outing of his career, as the left-hander fired a two-hit shutout with 13 strikeouts and no walks. I’m not sure what the official total is (don’t worry, I’ll look it up for the next one), but there have probably been about 10 sombreros out of the leadoff spot this season. And while I have your attention, I feel as though it’s necessary to point out that The Golden Sombrero is the proud sponsor of Michael Bourn’s Baseball-Reference page.
Bottom 4: Lind called out on strikes against Francis
Bottom 6: Lind struck out swinging against Francis
Bottom 8: Lind struck out swinging against Greg Holland
Bottom 9: Lind struck out swinging against Joakim Soria
Final Line: 0-for-5, 4 K
Notes: One of three players to register a platinum sombrero in 2010, Lind got on the board with a golden sombrero against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. After hitting .311 with 9 home runs and 22 RBI in June, Lind tailed off in July (.210, 3 HR, 10 RBI) and his struggles have only intensified in August – .181 (17-for-94), 3 HR, 14 RBI, 20 K, 0 BB.
August 30, 2011
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Posted by Mike Rosenbaum
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