Official Brandon Webb Consecutive Scoreless Innings Thread

[B00T]

webb rules, I hope he starts getting more attention

[MicroBob]

This thing is certain to start getting more attention. And if he gets closer to the record it's going to blow-up pretty big.

About 8-zillion times more exciting than the whole Bonds/Aaron thing imo.
This streak rules!

Drysdale's came at a time when the game was already pitcher-dominated anyway.
Hershier's was really really freaking good obviously.
Webb being able to do this when the game is pretty much as high-scoring as it's ever been is really incredible.

[vhawk01]

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42 consecutive scoreless innings as a starter is infinitely more impressive than a perfect game and a half or whatever from a [censored] reliever. This is and should be a huge story and is a great accomplishment. Webb for MVP, Cy Young, and the record <3

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No way. Sure, pitching 7 innings in one night is harder than one inning seven times, but perfect>>>>>>>>>>&gt ;>>>scoreless, which far more than makes up for this difference.

[TheNoodleMan]

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42 consecutive scoreless innings as a starter is infinitely more impressive than a perfect game and a half or whatever from a [censored] reliever. This is and should be a huge story and is a great accomplishment. Webb for MVP, Cy Young, and the record <3

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No way. Sure, pitching 7 innings in one night is harder than one inning seven times, but perfect>>>>>>>>>>&gt ;>>>scoreless, which far more than makes up for this difference.

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I'm pretty sure that scoreless and perfect are both of equal value.

[vhawk01]

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42 consecutive scoreless innings as a starter is infinitely more impressive than a perfect game and a half or whatever from a [censored] reliever. This is and should be a huge story and is a great accomplishment. Webb for MVP, Cy Young, and the record <3

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No way. Sure, pitching 7 innings in one night is harder than one inning seven times, but perfect>>>>>>>>>>&gt ;>>>scoreless, which far more than makes up for this difference.

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I'm pretty sure that scoreless and perfect are both of equal value.

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Value in what context? We're talking records here, not win shares. No one is saying the best pitcher in baseball is the guy who throws the most no-hitters or perfectos, but its a quirky accomplishment. I remember all the no-hitters I've been a part of, including the one perfect game, but I honestly can't remember many of the shutouts. Perfect is a lot HARDER than scoreless, which is why the record is >.

[g-bebe]

I'd rather win a perfect game than come close to this record. If it were a perfect game vs. actually beating the record... then I'd have to think a bit harder.

[hoyasnaxa]

bobby jenks's streak is also pretty ridiculous.

[tuq]

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i [img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] the d-backs

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Wow, I did not know this about you. You're OK by me kyleb, I don't care what Assani Fisher says.

That game was a pleasure to watch last night. Also, CROWN THEIR ASS.

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I'd rather win a perfect game than come close to this record. If it were a perfect game vs. actually beating the record... then I'd have to think a bit harder.

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Why? A perfect game is only one win, and is largely due to variance. 42 consecutive scoreless innings is several wins and slightly less attributable to variance.

[vhawk01]

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I'd rather win a perfect game than come close to this record. If it were a perfect game vs. actually beating the record... then I'd have to think a bit harder.

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Why? A perfect game is only one win, and is largely due to variance. 42 consecutive scoreless innings is several wins and slightly less attributable to variance.

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Why do we care when people hit for the cycle?

EDIT: Or get a royal flush, for that matter.