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Post by jmei on Jul 3, 2017 15:48:13 GMT -5
7/3 Red Sox (RHP Rick Porcello 4-10, 5.06, 105.0 IP, 99K:21BB) @ Rangers (LHP Martin Perez 4-6, 4.70, 82.1 IP, 61K:32BB) 8:05 pm ET, NESN/ESPN/WEEI 7/4 Red Sox (LHP David Price 3-2, 4.61, 41.0 IP, 36K:15BB) @ Rangers (RHP Yu Darvish 6-6, 3.11, 107.0 IP, 115K:37BB) 8:05 pm ET, NESN/ESPN/WEEI 7/5 Red Sox (RHP Doug Fister 0-1, 4.91, 11.0 IP, 11K:6BB) @ Rangers (RHP Andrew Cashner 3-7, 3.87, 74.1 IP, 36K:33BB) 8:05 pm ET, NESN/WEEI MLB StandingsRed Sox Hitting StatsRed Sox Pitching StatsMLB ScoreboardMLB TransactionsWeatherSeries Thread Disclaimer: The SoxProspects Moderators will be somewhat liberal in policing the Red Sox "Series" Threads. Some of the Ground Rules are applied loosely in here, as we understand that there is a tendency to want to react (or overreact) to every play of a Sox game with one line reactionary posts. Those posts are okay in the Red Sox Series threads to a point - we certainly appreciate the passion. Just try not to overdo it, and try to maintain some semblance of reason. In addition, please don't let those type of posts spill over to other more substantive threads, where they may be deleted. -The Management
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jul 3, 2017 15:52:05 GMT -5
I like our chances tonight. Hoping Mookie, Pedey, Xander and Hanley keep it rolling and feast on lefty pitcher Perez. Time for Porcello to spin a gem.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jul 3, 2017 19:33:27 GMT -5
Sox getting their hits - only a matter of time...and a bit of patience and luck (Young crushed it right at Beltre in the 1st). Mookie bailed the pitcher out swinging at a ball in the first, Leon just did the same...
Porcello certainly needs to minimize 25 pitch innings
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jul 3, 2017 19:39:17 GMT -5
Go Pawsoxers! Travis and Marrero.
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Post by chrisfromnc on Jul 3, 2017 19:39:48 GMT -5
Marrero apparently wants a silver slugger award.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jul 3, 2017 19:43:18 GMT -5
They don't want to pitch to Mookie...(smart) - it will be up to Pedey
aaaannnnd he delivered!
even better - they are settling down and working up the pitch count (though it is probably good to have him in pitching his meatballs up there for as long as possible)
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Post by chrisfromnc on Jul 3, 2017 19:46:20 GMT -5
And he comes through.
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Post by chrisfromnc on Jul 3, 2017 19:51:34 GMT -5
I really want Hanley to hit a grand salami here.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jul 3, 2017 20:09:15 GMT -5
Recent streak has created good feelings, but the organization and players deserve credit for their current record. The team has had a lot of injuries and they are in first place with the 2nd best record in the AL.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jul 3, 2017 20:11:14 GMT -5
Recent streak has created good feelings, but the organization and players deserve credit for their current record. The team has had a lot of injuries and they are in first place with the 2nd best record in the AL. Related to your comment, with Ortiz' retirement, they've really been rebuilding a culture, in a way - the leadership gap needed to be closed, the team is really young - add in the injuries and this is a first half position that they can be proud of, and build on. |
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jul 3, 2017 20:16:23 GMT -5
Recent streak has created good feelings, but the organization and players deserve credit for their current record. The team has had a lot of injuries and they are in first place with the 2nd best record in the AL. Related to your comment, with Ortiz' retirement, they've really been rebuilding a culture, in a way - the leadership gap needed to be closed, the team is really young - add in the injuries and this is a first half position that they can be proud of, and build on. Agreed. As fans, we tend to take the day to day too seriously. The players know that you play 162 and then take inventory. I hope it continues. |
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Post by okin15 on Jul 3, 2017 20:31:02 GMT -5
Gosh, Lin looks so good in the field. How were we all sleeping on this guy?
And how is it so much easier to hit in the majors than the minors (see Marrero, Devin)?? I'm exaggerating, but it does seem like some guys have come up this year and suddenly hit better, rather than having a hard time. Weird.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jul 3, 2017 20:34:58 GMT -5
Gosh, Lin looks so good in the field. How were we all sleeping on this guy? And how is it so much easier to hit in the majors than the minors (see Marrero, Devin)?? I'm exaggerating, but it does seem like some guys have come up this year and suddenly hit better, rather than having a hard time. Weird. As far as performing better with the Sox than in the minors, those who are good with stats here will know this better - speculation on my part...some factors - pitchers more around the plate, better hitting backgrounds (better lighting), certainly better coaching, adrenaline of being in the big show....also, they are new to the majors, so less of a "book" on weaknesses. |
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Post by station13 on Jul 3, 2017 20:47:47 GMT -5
What's the reason X has sat out 3 of the last 4 games?
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Post by chrisfromnc on Jul 3, 2017 20:49:34 GMT -5
"Groin tightness "
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Post by braziliansox on Jul 3, 2017 20:53:33 GMT -5
Defense making plays for Porcello, he's still not looking very sharp.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jul 3, 2017 20:58:32 GMT -5
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Post by marrcus on Jul 3, 2017 21:01:25 GMT -5
Not a good base-running team.
Got to take advantage of the Texas screwups here.
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Post by Guidas on Jul 3, 2017 21:03:25 GMT -5
this night has offered four drills with two outs and men in scoring position.
Five now, two with bases loaded and Pedroia at the dish.
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Post by marrcus on Jul 3, 2017 21:06:15 GMT -5
This is probably the game right here. Dustin with the bases loaded. I was hoping Mookie wouldn't get a walk.
Yes Yes, Dustin does it.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jul 3, 2017 21:08:22 GMT -5
Odd how thing work...last week Moreland ended up with people clogging the bases all night (and he didn't deliver). Tonight it is Pedroia. Let's see how it goes...
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jul 3, 2017 21:11:32 GMT -5
Well - that went just fine!
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jul 3, 2017 21:12:29 GMT -5
Pedey coming through!! Our favorite son.
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Post by wesmantooth on Jul 3, 2017 21:13:38 GMT -5
Yea a few weeks back Travis gets thrown out and you knew they were getting out of there with nothing. Seems like a switch has flipped.
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Post by jimed14 on Jul 3, 2017 21:14:27 GMT -5
Gosh, Lin looks so good in the field. How were we all sleeping on this guy? And how is it so much easier to hit in the majors than the minors (see Marrero, Devin)?? I'm exaggerating, but it does seem like some guys have come up this year and suddenly hit better, rather than having a hard time. Weird. As far as performing better with the Sox than in the minors, those who are good with stats here will know this better - speculation on my part...some factors - pitchers more around the plate, better hitting backgrounds (better lighting), certainly better coaching, adrenaline of being in the big show....also, they are new to the majors, so less of a "book" on weaknesses. I liken this streak that Marrero is on to what Vazquez was doing early in the season. It's absolutely unsustainable, especially when just about every ball is getting hit to RF. I'm surprised that the book on him is not already fastball in, offspeed outside and out of the zone. He can't catch up to velocity at all, can't recognize offspeed, and is just scraping by getting lucky hits that go to RF because he can't catch up to them. It's nice while it's lasting but I don't expect any of it to continue. He has not turned a corner. |
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