Nolan Writin' » Dirk Nowitzki http://nolanwritin.com A Texas Rangers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More Fri, 24 May 2013 13:59:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 Beltre, Young, Hamilton All Homer in the 8-1 Defeat of the Mets http://nolanwritin.com/2011/06/25/beltre-young-hamilton-all-homer-in-the-8-1-defeat-of-the-mets/ http://nolanwritin.com/2011/06/25/beltre-young-hamilton-all-homer-in-the-8-1-defeat-of-the-mets/#comments Sat, 25 Jun 2011 11:42:34 +0000 http://nolanwritin.com/?p=2513 Dallas Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki, the NBA Finals MVP, threw a ceremonial first pitch last night, which was a little high, but he was proud of it. And since he is seven-foot tall, we can give him the high pitch without too much complaining. After all, basketball is his sport not baseball. However, in the process [...]

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]]> Dallas Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki, the NBA Finals MVP, threw a ceremonial first pitch last night, which was a little high, but he was proud of it. And since he is seven-foot tall, we can give him the high pitch without too much complaining. After all, basketball is his sport not baseball.

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Dallas Mavericks' MVP of the 2011 NBA Finals, Dirk Nowitzki, throws the ceremonial first pitch in Friday's Rangers vs. Mets game. (AP PhotoTony Gutierrez)

However, in the process of his high pitch, it was Michael Young that was behind the plate that had to jump up to just barely catch the pitch. I wonder if Dirk was testing the vertical jump of Young?

Let’s talk about the game, though. It was a night full of impressive pitching, home runs, new records, increasing hitting streaks and halting droughts at the plate. (more…)

]]> http://nolanwritin.com/2011/06/25/beltre-young-hamilton-all-homer-in-the-8-1-defeat-of-the-mets/feed/ 0 New York Mets (37-38) at Texas Rangers (40-36) Preview Game 1 (7:05pm CT) http://nolanwritin.com/2011/06/24/new-york-mets-37-38-at-texas-rangers-40-36-preview-game-1-705pm-ct/ http://nolanwritin.com/2011/06/24/new-york-mets-37-38-at-texas-rangers-40-36-preview-game-1-705pm-ct/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:46:54 +0000 http://nolanwritin.com/?p=2501 After having a day off, the Texas Rangers continue interleague play at home as they host the New York Mets for a weekend three-game set. Tonight is the first time since 2003 that the Mets have made their way to Arlington, Texas. Despite being unable to sweep the Houston Astros Wednesday night – thanks to [...]

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]]> After having a day off, the Texas Rangers continue interleague play at home as they host the New York Mets for a weekend three-game set. Tonight is the first time since 2003 that the Mets have made their way to Arlington, Texas.
Despite being unable to sweep the Houston Astros Wednesday night – thanks to four runs given up in the ninth by Neftali Feliz – the Rangers lead the American League West and are two and a half games ahead of the Seattle Mariners. In interleague play this season, the Rangers are 5-4 overall and will look to increase that record tonight.

Now, what makes tonight’s game such an interesting matchup on the mound is that neither of the starters have faced the opposing team in their career. Let’s have a looksie, shall we?

Oh, and by the way, Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks and the MVP from the 2011 NBA Finals will be throwing the first pitch tonight. And to show their support and to honor the champs, there will be a Dallas Mavs flag flying at the home plate gate entrance. (more…)

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