8/9 Gameday Thread: Stank looks to build on last week's gem

Showdown in Lowell. They host Tri-City with a 1 game lead over the Houston affiliate.

Also, a showdown in Myrtle Beach, where Salem can re-take 1st place with a sweep, as they are 2.5 behind the Cubs affiliate.

Denyi Reyes starting Game 2. Don't think they'd have Groome piggyback but it's not impossible.

First off, its two starts. I wouldn't put too much stock in his results right away. We have no idea what kind of condition he is in, or how tired he is after his year in Florida. We've seen numerous examples of recent draftees having poor short season debuts only to look like a different player the next season.

Second, recent draftees are on a really tight pitch count, so he's unlikely to go more than 2 innings anyways.

Third, even though he's been absolutely hammered in his first two appearances, he's not struggling with control (4 k's, no walks), so believe it or not, things could be worse. I'm sure the .688 BAPIP against him isn't sustainable.

And Teddy still has consistency problems. That's the big issue with him.