Quote of the Day #1: "The fastball, which came in at a commendable 92 mph, ended up in the left-field seats. Lilly fired his glove to the mound in frustration; the glove was clocked at 93." - Randy Hill, FoxSports.com
Quote of the Day #2: Have to say, for 2 pitchers, Lilly and Hart sound more like a Valentine card. - hotclaws
Well Papa Grande saved (not technically) yesterday's game for us, and off we go to Chicago!! We take a 2-0 series lead with us, but we can't get cocky. The last time a team lost a 2-0 series was Oakland (and Byrnes was a part of that loss) and it was an absolutely terrible feeling. That said, I feel pretty good about this one! :) Even if the Cubs' bats do come alive in the friendly confines, I think we can match them, and our bullpen is pretty well rested if needed.
The media certainly didn't think we'd be up 2-0 in this series (honestly, who did?) so I think there's going to be a lot of news today and tomorrow. I'm sorry that I don't have time to capture everything or even read them right now, let alone write about them in a better format. 'Skins will provide more in the comments, I know. :) As should you all! This is what this thread was intended to do, be the center of information, and I'm very proud of everybody's contributions.
Arizona Republic
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Diamondbacks take 2-0 lead in series
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Ojeda is Dbacks playoff pest
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Webb for Game 4?
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Clark a father figure
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Superfan truly loves his Dbacks
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Dan Bickley blog
- And something I missed yesterday: Hudson's daily journal
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Young, Dbacks take 2-0 series lead (also the AP recap)
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Young Snakes show they belong in post-season "Our young guys are playing like it's not their first rodeo," said Diamondbacks first baseman Tony Clark, one of the few veterans on the team. "It's impressive and gratifying to see." Thanks, TC, we really needed the media to grab more western references...
- Dbacks 2B Ojeda contributing in starting role
Two American League contests going on today, not terribly exciting yet as they're only Game #2 for each series. I think I'll worry about the AL in the CS. In the meantime, rest easy, and be patient, my young Dbacks. Do not feel overwhelmed with the increase in media attention you are surely noticing... play your game, and you will win!