Cuckoo For Coco
Last night’s third inning blitz put the Orioles on top of the Red Sox, and the Sox were not able after that to come from behind for the win. That same third inning, though, brought two highlights for the game reel that you just don’t see very often.
First, Kevin Cash dallies around holding the ball and chatting it up with the home plate ump and looking around at nothing in particular after a called ball four… and Melvin Mora seizes on the opportunity to steal an additional base. Fundamentals, Kevin. You have to pay attention.
And then, in the very next at-bat, Ramon Hernandez goes yard– and Coco Crisp makes a spectacular attempt at a Web Gem catch, catapulting himself completely up and over the outfield wall.
video courtesy of NESN
The Sox may have run through pitchers like water through a sieve, but there’s still never a dull moment.
That play by Cash drove me crazy. Horrible defense, just careless. The defense was sharp the first couple innings and then they just lost it.
Frustrating and maddening game.
Quite an effort by Coco, tho.
I love Coco. He’s a little nutty sometimes but that’s nothing new. (see: Jonathon Papelbon) And he makes fantastic catches or attempts in this case. Seriously who else could jump as high as the bullpen wall and flip over it?
possibly the best part of coco going over the wall was the reaction by the guys in the o’s bullpen. none of them moved or looked even a little surprised.
I still love Cashie, but that made me want to beat him in the head with something. Ugh. Coco’s non-play was awesome, though.
You should have included some of the footage of Cora warming in the ‘pen. Shame on you.