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Diamondbacks UmpireWatch 2021: Week 1
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Long-term readers will remember that, a few years back, we used to have a feature where we looked at the worst umpire calls of the week. This came thanks to a Twitter account which used Pitch f/x data to determine how location matched up against an actual strike zone. Sadly, the account in question went silent. But thanks to a Shelley Duncan retweet, the @UmpScorecards account was brought to my attention, just in time for Opening Week. I think it will provide an adequate replacement. So you understand what’s going on, let’s break down their card for the D-backs first game of the year, and talk about what it shows.
Diamondbacks 3, Padres 1: Bruised but not broken!
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Seems like no matter who the D-backs throw out there, the Padres have their number.” Those were the words of Steven Burt in yesterday’s recap. Today the D-Backs threw out Taylor Widener and the Padres will remember that for at least a couple of days:
What a performance from Taylor in his 1st-ever start. pic.twitter.com/AkOUKXAqzT Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) April 4, 2021
Taylor Widener made his first start ever and threw 81 pitches, 53 for strikes, and was the main proponent of today’s 3-1 win. After 6 good innings from Widener it were Crichton, Young, Soria, Ginkel and Devenski who were able to secure the win in the 3 remaining innings, allowing just one run to the Padres. Offensively the D-Backs went 1 for 10 in RISP, but the at bats were not bad and they were able to knock-out starter Paddack after 4 innings and 89 pitches. Some early runs finally did the trick and allow us to taste a sweet, sw
The 38th annual Miami Film Festival kicked off with an opening-night celebration featuring smiling actors and filmmakers walking down a lush red carpet as excited attendees snapped their images and media conducted breathless sidewalk interviews, The Miami Times among them.
The scene was a welcome change from last year, when the pandemic forced the festival to be cut short after just six days. Now itâs moving forward with virtual and in-person screenings for its entire 10-day run, which commenced with the world premiere of âLudiâ at Silverspot Cinema last Friday, on Miamiâs â305 Day.â
Actress Shein Mompremier at the premiere of âLudiâ at the Miami Film Festival on Friday, March 5.
The 38th annual Miami Film Festival kicked off with an opening-night celebration featuring smiling actors and filmmakers walking down a lush red carpet as excited attendees snapped their images and