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Post by James Dunne on Sept 22, 2017 9:03:48 GMT -5
9/22 Red Sox (RHP Rick Porcello 10-17, 4.46, 193.2 IP, 170K:43BB) @ Reds (RHP Sal Romano 5-6, 4.07, 77.1 IP, 63K:31BB) 7:10 pm ET, NESN/WEEI 9/23 Red Sox (LHP Eduardo Rodriguez 5-6, 4.15, 128.0 IP, 142K:46BB) @ Reds (RHP Robert Stephenson 5-5, 5.01, 73.2 IP, 82K:49BB) 4:10 pm ET, NESN/WEEI 9/24 Red Sox (RHP Doug Fister 5-8, 4.86, 79.2 IP, 69K:37BB) @ Reds (RHP Jackson Stephens 2-0, 4.80, 15.0 IP, 13K:4BB) 1:10 pm ET, NESN/WEEI MLB StandingsRed Sox Hitting StatsRed Sox Pitching StatsMLB ScoreboardMLB TransactionsSeries 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 philsbosoxfan on Sept 22, 2017 9:21:45 GMT -5
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Post by chrisfromnc on Sept 22, 2017 10:55:35 GMT -5
I've got tickets to the Saturday game. I've never been to Great America Ballpark before. I'm open to suggestions on a good lunch/pre-game place.
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Post by ramireja on Sept 22, 2017 11:37:02 GMT -5
Sal Romano? Jackson Stephens? I'm pretty sure we're playing the Portland Mavericks this weekend.
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Post by Don Caballero on Sept 22, 2017 11:44:14 GMT -5
Sal Romano? Jackson Stephens? I'm pretty sure we're playing the Portland Mavericks this weekend. I for one just hope Nobody Loves Sal. |
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Post by James Dunne on Sept 22, 2017 12:37:22 GMT -5
I've got tickets to the Saturday game. I've never been to Great America Ballpark before. I'm open to suggestions on a good lunch/pre-game place. Holy Grail across from the ballpark seems to be the go-to place. It was good and it had that baseball bar atmosphere, but really crowded. If you're looking to eat, I'd get in there pretty early... then maybe nurse a beverage or two in the meantime if you are so inclined. Sal Romano? Jackson Stephens? I'm pretty sure we're playing the Portland Mavericks this weekend. I like to think I follow the game pretty closely, and I'd never heard of Jackson Stephens before I typed this up this morning. |
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Post by h11233 on Sept 22, 2017 12:48:55 GMT -5
I've got tickets to the Saturday game. I've never been to Great America Ballpark before. I'm open to suggestions on a good lunch/pre-game place. Holy Grail across from the ballpark seems to be the go-to place. It was good and it had that baseball bar atmosphere, but really crowded. If you're looking to eat, I'd get in there pretty early... then maybe nurse a beverage or two in the meantime if you are so inclined There's another Holy Grail on Short Vine near the University of Cincinnati campus (the original one). Probably less crowded there unless it's a game day for UC. Been a while since I've been up there, so I don't want to give suggestion... but I'm originally from Cincinnati and went to UC. So much has changed there since I left, especially The Banks area around the stadiums. |
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Post by sibbysisti on Sept 22, 2017 13:23:10 GMT -5
The broadcast crew headed to a steak house called "Precinct" for dinner last evening. Supposed to be pretty good.
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Post by Addam603 on Sept 22, 2017 14:01:08 GMT -5
Sox are hitting against two 23 year old rookies and a 24 year old sophomore. This is the series to step on the Yankees' neck.
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Post by ericmvan on Sept 22, 2017 15:24:44 GMT -5
Sox are hitting against two 23 year old rookies and a 24 year old sophomore. This is the series to step on the Yankees' neck. Well, we're playing the Blue Jays after they are (although at home rather than on the road). They're getting Marcus Stroman while we're getting J.A. Happ, so that's an edge, and we're getting Brett Anderson while they're getting Joe Biagini, and that might be an edge, too -- Anderson has worse numbers but is more inconsistent. We're both facing Estrada. So the actual offset for this easy three game series is the MFY's following series, a three-game set against the Rays at home. (They also have a make-up game against the Royals on Monday afternoon, and finish with three more against the Jays while we're facing the Astros.) There seems to be a good chance to pick up two games on them and clinch the division before the final Astros series. Sweeping Cinci would be part of that, for sure. |
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Post by James Dunne on Sept 22, 2017 16:26:44 GMT -5
Before anyone freaks out if the lineup struggles Saturday, Stephenson is a former top-30 overall prospect who has been very, very good since the start of August. He was a disaster in the first half but seems like he figured something back out in the minors.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Sept 22, 2017 17:23:50 GMT -5
I'm not going to have a clue who anyone is on the Reds besides Votto. So I'd just stay away from pitching to him if you get the chance. I'm assuming he's still a monster at the plate and he has the numbers to back that up.
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Post by ramireja on Sept 22, 2017 18:09:15 GMT -5
For the past couple of years, there seem to be some Reds that I've vaguely heard of who club ~30 HR. This year's Reds include Scott Schebler (29 HR), Eugenio Suarez (26 HR), and Scooter Gennett (26 HR). Last year it was Adam Duvall (33 HR). Next year, I'm excited that I'll know the name Bryce Brentz when he goes off for 32 HR w/ Cincinnati.
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Post by Coreno on Sept 22, 2017 18:20:42 GMT -5
Didn't realize this guy was making a comeback as a pitcher  |
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Sept 22, 2017 18:21:07 GMT -5
Please don't screw up bases loaded and no body out.
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Post by Guidas on Sept 22, 2017 18:26:05 GMT -5
Bases loaded, no outs - one run.
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Sept 22, 2017 18:27:47 GMT -5
on the bright side....it doesn't seem to often that we have been ahead 1-0 in the first inning.
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Post by jimed14 on Sept 22, 2017 18:28:07 GMT -5
Bases loaded, no outs - one run. Yes! A run! |
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Sept 22, 2017 18:28:51 GMT -5
Hamilton on. Great. Please don't turn into batting practice Porcello.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Sept 22, 2017 18:30:45 GMT -5
Hamilton on. Great. Please don't turn into batting practice Porcello. F-ing great Porcello. |
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Sept 22, 2017 18:31:06 GMT -5
i think I saw Cowboy Joe manning 1st. that could be problematic at some point over the next 3 days.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Sept 22, 2017 18:33:41 GMT -5
Way to be Porcello.
Batting practice.
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Post by Coreno on Sept 22, 2017 18:33:58 GMT -5
Porcello at GABP. Ugly.
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Post by soxfan06 on Sept 22, 2017 18:34:45 GMT -5
Seriously, Rick Porcello is the worst pitcher on our staff.
He doesn't belong on the playoff roster.
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Post by Guidas on Sept 22, 2017 18:34:48 GMT -5
Reds seem to understand the bases loaded, no outs delivery concept better than Boston.
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