radiohix
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'At the end of the day, we bang. We bang. We're going to swing.' Alex Verdugo
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Post by radiohix on Jun 8, 2019 16:59:48 GMT -5
Sox are 27-18 since their lousy start, a 97-win pace. I think they've been slightly unlucky over that stretch and their level of play has been slightly above that. Is it cherry-picking to throw out the bad start? I don't think so; something was up with the team early, especially the starting pitching, and they've been different since they hit their stride. Of course, the losses in April still count, so they're running uphill. But they're a very good team running uphill and the fact that they lost with their worst lineup and worst starting pitcher of the season doesn't change that. I would love to go to a game thread in Yanks prospects.com and see some posters losing their shit and keep pounding again and again comments about how the MFY don't have IT this year after they lost a series to the Jays (actually they were torched by the mighty birds) and now they're on their way to lose their second series to the "weak hitting" Indians while they're getting their studs back lmao
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Post by jimed14 on Jun 8, 2019 17:07:40 GMT -5
Marco Hernandez gets the start at 2B with Holt in RF. He has a 708 wRC+ so it's about time.
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Post by jimed14 on Jun 8, 2019 17:15:14 GMT -5
What kind of strategy is it to not challenge a play that is obviously going to go your way? There's the one time it sucks having a 5'10" 1B. But thanks Tampa.
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Post by kevfc89 on Jun 8, 2019 17:31:42 GMT -5
Price literally got a strike 3 on a pitch that was like 7 inches outside xD i guess Vaz trying to frame every pitch works at times
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radiohix
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'At the end of the day, we bang. We bang. We're going to swing.' Alex Verdugo
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Post by radiohix on Jun 8, 2019 17:33:27 GMT -5
Laz Diaz is officially blind. Seriously, how a guy this incompetent still keep his job?
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jun 8, 2019 17:46:39 GMT -5
Sox are 27-18 since their lousy start, a 97-win pace. I think they've been slightly unlucky over that stretch and their level of play has been slightly above that. Is it cherry-picking to throw out the bad start? I don't think so; something was up with the team early, especially the starting pitching, and they've been different since they hit their stride. Of course, the losses in April still count, so they're running uphill. But they're a very good team running uphill and the fact that they lost with their worst lineup and worst starting pitcher of the season doesn't change that. 6-8 there last 14 games. Most of these teams they played and lost to were the best of the AL.
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Post by station13 on Jun 8, 2019 17:53:06 GMT -5
So bad at RISP.
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Post by grandsalami on Jun 8, 2019 17:53:42 GMT -5
Oh hey a sex squander! We haven’t seen that in a while!
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Post by kevfc89 on Jun 8, 2019 18:10:21 GMT -5
it's uncanny. first two runners get on then Xander has his worst at bat in weeks, and Devers K's. Now maybe, hopefully, we somehow get a two out hit here and don't squander this?
Edit: Chavis!
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jun 8, 2019 18:13:19 GMT -5
Finally Chavis. A breakthrough.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jun 8, 2019 18:18:12 GMT -5
David Price has been the Sox best pitcher all year. He, Sale, and Eduardo are the only ones you feel good about starting for the Sox this year.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Jun 8, 2019 18:33:03 GMT -5
Sox looking to salvage this series. They can't afford to lose 2 games and get swept by the Rays.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jun 8, 2019 18:38:03 GMT -5
Yay...rain finally stopped, took a long walk with the wife and dogs, Sox ahead. Once again the dog walk rally worked! 😀
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Jun 8, 2019 18:56:56 GMT -5
I know we shouldn't overreact to wins and losses, but losing series to the 2 teams that we are likely battling for playoff spots.....just isn't good. Each game has more meaning in the standings because of the head to head. Have to play better against these teams.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jun 8, 2019 19:23:10 GMT -5
Nice pressure pitching there. Bravo, Price
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Post by soxfaninnj on Jun 8, 2019 19:31:02 GMT -5
Vazquez is quietly turning into a star.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jun 8, 2019 19:31:23 GMT -5
What a pitch by Price to end that inning.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jun 8, 2019 19:32:48 GMT -5
Clear the bases Marco.
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Post by jimed14 on Jun 8, 2019 19:34:26 GMT -5
My god, Marco Hernandez resembles a young Albert Pujols in his upper body. Quite the rehab.
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Post by pedrofanforever45 on Jun 8, 2019 19:35:27 GMT -5
Good enough. Nice to see you back Marco.
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Post by soxfaninnj on Jun 8, 2019 19:35:30 GMT -5
Love me some marco hernandez!!
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Post by kevfc89 on Jun 8, 2019 19:35:47 GMT -5
must feel great for marco!
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jun 8, 2019 19:35:59 GMT -5
Let the Marco era begin! 😄
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Jun 8, 2019 19:35:59 GMT -5
And Marco virtually ends the game, averting the sweep.
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Post by soxfaninnj on Jun 8, 2019 19:37:37 GMT -5
close enough! u get credit for that
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