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Post by reasonabledoubt on Aug 11, 2021 20:36:57 GMT -5
IS THIS LEAD SAFE FOR BARNES? Maybe safe for Arauz.
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Post by congusgambler33 on Aug 11, 2021 20:39:01 GMT -5
That is the softest 5 R.B.I.s I have ever seen, but then again Cora preaches putting the ball in play and magic happens.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Aug 11, 2021 20:48:01 GMT -5
They'll blow it.
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Post by manfred on Aug 11, 2021 20:49:37 GMT -5
Sure they scored a ton, but hats off to NE for righting the ship for the staff, too. Big game in a big moment. He’s done that before for the Sox.
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Post by Canseco on Aug 11, 2021 20:50:16 GMT -5
...putting the ball in play and magic happens. The Derek Jeter Method: plop fisted Texas Leaguers between first base and second base, and then lap up the "master of the inside-out swing" accolades.
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Post by tomhouse on Aug 11, 2021 20:55:59 GMT -5
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Cora and Bloom wanted a team that could hit for average and put the ball in play. They weren't concerned about walks because they figured that running the starting pitcher's pitch count wasn't going to be as advantageous as it was fifteen years ago. Back then you wanted the starter out at 100 pitches by the 5th inning so they could bring in some scrub who they could rake against.
Now in the 2020s, even the freaking 6th inning guy throws 110, and it's built into the formula that starters don't go much more than 5 innings anymore, so getting the starter out early has become less of a big deal, so Bloom and Cora figure, get hitters who don't strike out, put the ball in play and hit .270 while everybody else is hitting .240, the new moneyball in a way.
And early on, that's what the Sox were doing. They weren't walking, but they were hitting their way on and putting pressure on the other defenses. They weren't striking out as much as other teams.
But at some point, other teams adjusted and used the Sox hitters' overagressiveness against them, so now the Sox flail at anything, they're swinging at pitches that are not strikes and it's reflecting in the lower batting averages and the higher strike out totals. Walking is still a rare event for them. When have they even walked 4 times in a game? I'm sure it's happened, but I bet it's a lot rarer than the other teams. That simple thing is impacting their offense. The Red Sox offense, 1 - 9, is made of up guys who pretty much hack with only X and Devers really showing any real patience for the most part (Not lately - as the pressure has mounted, they are hacking away too).
Factor that all in and umpires aren't going to go out of their way to give the Sox hitters' borderline strikes, but I don't think it's some umpire let's screw the Sox conspiracy nonsense.[/quote]
I guess some people have been reading your post. 8 walks tonight.
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Post by soxinsf on Aug 11, 2021 21:02:16 GMT -5
Rios looks unhittable tonight? Our new closer.
J/k
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Post by cdj on Aug 11, 2021 21:02:57 GMT -5
Charge the mound!
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 11, 2021 21:03:29 GMT -5
that has to be one of the funniest things I've seen. Bobby D must have visited an exorcist!
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Post by nomar on Aug 11, 2021 21:04:09 GMT -5
Hey Duran did it!
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 11, 2021 21:04:12 GMT -5
Are these position players all trying to channel Brockstar? No one can throw a slower strike than him!
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Post by cdj on Aug 11, 2021 21:06:05 GMT -5
There’s our dinger
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 11, 2021 21:06:23 GMT -5
I've been trying to decide if I am most happy/relieved about Nate going 7 strong, or the approach of the offense (walks! hits!). Clearly something to build on - gotta do it again tomorrow.
NO, Xander - save some for tomorrow! Please!
This reminds me of my years playing slow pitch softball. I hit quite a few of those in the day!
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Post by shagworthy on Aug 11, 2021 21:06:30 GMT -5
Welp, Xander feels better.
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Post by nomar on Aug 11, 2021 21:06:40 GMT -5
Omg Bogaerts that was ruthless
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Post by cutz on Aug 11, 2021 21:07:10 GMT -5
HAHA Hell, Dalbec should've just backed up and caught the ball with his hand, and thrown it back to the "pitcher.">LOL
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Post by cdj on Aug 11, 2021 21:07:38 GMT -5
Should be safe for Robles
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Aug 11, 2021 21:08:03 GMT -5
I see we have entered the slow pitch softball portion of the game.
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Post by cdj on Aug 11, 2021 21:08:21 GMT -5
TAKE OFF THE LEADOFF BATTERS HEAD NEXT INNING
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 11, 2021 21:08:38 GMT -5
I think the benches need to empty!
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Post by cutz on Aug 11, 2021 21:08:55 GMT -5
Retaliate in the bottom of the 9th
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Post by cdj on Aug 11, 2021 21:09:24 GMT -5
Wong triple lol
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 11, 2021 21:09:52 GMT -5
Connor Wong! Step right up!
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Post by nomar on Aug 11, 2021 21:09:57 GMT -5
Lets go Wong!
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Aug 11, 2021 21:10:00 GMT -5
Might as well go for 20.
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