Seriously, could Mike Hampton's return to the big leagues have ended any other way but with a loss?After 1,072 days away from the majors with injury after ridiculous injury, the Atlanta Braves lefty returned to the hill just to watch a 9-3 lead diminish into a 10-9 rally by the Philadelphia Phillies.
Making his first start since August 19, 2005, Hampton surrendered six runs on eight hits in just over four innings, using 91 pitches. After Chase Utley loaded up the bags with no one out in the fifth, Hampton said good night.
"It’s a great feeling to be back, but it’s bittersweet," he said. "I didn’t do enough to help the team win. It’s something to grow on."We are taking bets on how long he can go without hurting himself. Yes, that includes off-field shenanigans, so send your predictions here.
[MLB] | [Braves Blast]
4 comments:
at least he didn't get hurt during the game.
The FOX guys were joking during the pregame show when he was going up the dugout stairs telling him not to trip.
When I read that Hampton stayed healthy for over 4 innings, I had to pinch myself. 91 PITCHES! Amazing. This gives me hope.
Hes looking at that baseball as if he has no idea how to use it.
I give him one more start before he hurts his shoulder again.
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