Sunday diversion / back to baseball

but nothing perfect
And not about the very imperfect game thrown yesterday by Freddy Garcia. (You’re welcome, RS Nation.)

This is one of the well-done uses of baseball stats, with an obvious headline but interesting supporting data: Quit throwing strikes to Josh Hamilton.

And this is a collection of weird little notes from one of the great pitching games (both sides) we are likely to see in a long time (other league, but still compelling stuff): Seven Facts and Takeaways From Cain vs. Lee.

Finally, an oddity (a very odd oddity, as it turns out); one that is almost inconceivable.

Hoping for no rain in Boston tonight (sorry, RS Nation).

© Sandy Mattingly 2012