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Post by vermontsox1 on Aug 17, 2021 7:03:55 GMT -5
8/17 Red Sox (RHP Tanner Houck, 0-3, 2.93, 30.2 IP, 44K:7BB) @ Yankees (LHP Jordan Montgomery, 4-5, 3.69, 114.2, 115K:35BB) 1:05 pm ET, NESN/WEEI (Game 1)
8/17 Red Sox (RHP Nathan Eovaldi, 10-7, 3.92, 133.0 IP, 134K:25BB) @ Yankees (RHP Luis Gil, 1-0, 0.00, 11.0 IP, 14K:3BB) 7:05 pm ET, NESN/WEEI (Game 2)
8/18 Red Sox (RHP Nick Pivetta, 9-5, 4.20, 124.1 IP, 139K:52BB) @ Yankees (LHP Andrew Heaney, 7-8, 5.78, 109.0, 131K:37BB) 7:05 pm ET, NESN/ESPN/WEEI MLB StandingsRed Sox Hitting StatsRed Sox Pitching StatsMLB ScoreboardMLB TransactionsA note regarding moderating of the gameday threads in 2021: As the disclaimer has always said, in the past, we have been very liberal in moderating the Gameday threads. They're meant to be a lot less formal than other threads on the forum, so to moderate them the same way would be silly. However, we do ask posters to maintain a certain level of decorum in these threads, and we plan on moderating the Gameday threads a little more actively this season. In particular, we ask that posters refrain from being overly repetitive with their posts (if you've made your point, let it go), refrain from monopolizing the discussion (if you are making more than a couple posts in a row, you probably need to slow down a little bit), and of course, follow the Ground Rules ( link). The point is to make these threads worth participating in and fun for all posters, from our long-time fixtures to people just signing up today. -The Management
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Post by gregblossersbelly on Aug 17, 2021 7:55:45 GMT -5
Just win baby
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Post by redsoxfan2 on Aug 17, 2021 7:58:44 GMT -5
I can't believe this series matters, but here we are. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like NY loses anymore, but maybe that's a good thing. They can't keep up this pace, can they?
Steal all 3 and make minds explode.
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Post by jmei on Aug 17, 2021 8:13:51 GMT -5
I like all three pitching matchups.
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Post by gregblossersbelly on Aug 17, 2021 8:23:47 GMT -5
I like all three pitching matchups. Toughest one is vs Mother Nature. We ain’t playing tomorrow. #fred Hope we get both in today |
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Aug 17, 2021 8:49:09 GMT -5
Have to take 2 of 3. Can't let the Yankees get any closer.
Don't know anything about Gil other than he has a 0 ERA in 11 innings, but I know the Sox aren't seeing Taillon who is tough on them or Cole. Montgomery is tough on them.
And I hope tomorrow's game doesn't get cancelled. Andrew Heaney is awful. I want the Sox to face him.
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Post by Guidas on Aug 17, 2021 9:06:54 GMT -5
I hate these guys. Win two, steal one and don't look back.
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Post by cdj on Aug 17, 2021 9:32:34 GMT -5
Hernandez 4
Renfroe 8
Bogaerts 6
Devers 5
Martinez 9
Schwarber DH
Vazquez 2
Verdugo 7
Dalbec 3
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Post by blizzards39 on Aug 17, 2021 9:44:21 GMT -5
Hernandez 4 Renfroe 8 Bogaerts 6 Devers 5 Martinez 9 Schwarber DH Vazquez 2 Verdugo 7 Dalbec 3 I’d say as good as it gets |
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 17, 2021 9:50:04 GMT -5
Here we go! Bring it on!
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Post by cdj on Aug 17, 2021 9:53:25 GMT -5
Hernandez 4 Renfroe 8 Bogaerts 6 Devers 5 Martinez 9 Schwarber DH Vazquez 2 Verdugo 7 Dalbec 3 I’d say as good as it gets I’m becoming a Plawecki over Vazquez guy myself but that’s just a minor tweak. Leading the game off with Hernandez and Renfroe against LHP is so mean. The pitcher immediately has no room for error |
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Post by jmei on Aug 17, 2021 9:59:31 GMT -5
Even against LHP, I’d prefer that Renfroe hit sixth and the current three through six all move up one. But a relatively minor quibble.
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Post by incandenza on Aug 17, 2021 10:05:50 GMT -5
Even against LHP, I’d prefer that Renfroe hit sixth and the current three through six all move up one. But a relatively minor quibble. I like him near the top of the order against lefties - maximizes his ABs against the starter and minimizes his ABs against righty relievers.
But the really the top 6 could be put in almost any order and I'd be fine with it.
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Aug 17, 2021 10:09:33 GMT -5
Hernandez 4 Renfroe 8 Bogaerts 6 Devers 5 Martinez 9 Schwarber DH Vazquez 2 Verdugo 7 Dalbec 3 I’d say as good as it gets The outfield defensive alignment looks different. Renfroe in CF? I get why they stuck JDM in RF as opposed to LF, but the fact that he's out there isn't ideal. I do get it though. |
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Post by gregblossersbelly on Aug 17, 2021 10:14:04 GMT -5
We gonna see a Schwarbomb or two today!
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Post by James Dunne on Aug 17, 2021 10:16:40 GMT -5
Seven-inning games are stupid.
Tanner Houck pitching in a seven-inning game is good though.
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Post by kingstephanos on Aug 17, 2021 10:23:12 GMT -5
Seven-inning games are stupid. Tanner Houck pitching in a seven-inning game is good though. I love the minor cognitive dissonance here, James. I get it! 😅 |
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Post by alexcorahomevideo on Aug 17, 2021 10:32:42 GMT -5
Please just beat these clowns.
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Post by ericmvan on Aug 17, 2021 10:39:47 GMT -5
I like all three pitching matchups. Toughest one is vs Mother Nature. We ain’t playing tomorrow. #fred Hope we get both in today Current forecast for tomorrow eve is 35% chance of rain due to scattered thunderstorms. Sounds like one interruption at worst.
There's a chance the nightcap tonight might be delayed by showers (41% at 7 PM) bur rain after 9 PM is unlikely.
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Post by nomar on Aug 17, 2021 10:42:53 GMT -5
I’m way too jacked up for these games
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Post by manfred on Aug 17, 2021 10:44:32 GMT -5
Sweep is the dagger. No reason that can’t happen. Love our pitching lineup.
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Post by ericmvan on Aug 17, 2021 10:57:29 GMT -5
Dalbec vs. LHP since 7/29, 28 PA:
.305 / .404 / ,616 = .436 wOBA expected
.375 / .464 / .625 = .461 actual
Vs. RHP since 8/11, 11 PA, .622 xwOBA, .841 wOBA.
However, he's coming off a legit 0/4 on Sunday (.049 xBA), 3 PA against 2 different lefties and 1 vs. a RHP (hit the first pitch). Hopefully that was a fluke rather than the start of a bad spell.
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Post by Guidas on Aug 17, 2021 11:09:37 GMT -5
Hernandez 4 Renfroe 8 Bogaerts 6 Devers 5 Martinez 9 Schwarber DH Vazquez 2 Verdugo 7 Dalbec 3 I’d say as good as it gets This looks to me like Schwarber is decidedly not catching on at first. Probably why they grabbed Shaw, too. JD's legs are going to be dead by Sept. |
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Post by Guidas on Aug 17, 2021 11:10:15 GMT -5
I’m way too jacked up for these games No such thing, my friend! |
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Post by voiceofreason on Aug 17, 2021 11:13:53 GMT -5
I’d say as good as it gets The outfield defensive alignment looks different. Renfroe in CF? I get why they stuck JDM in RF as opposed to LF, but the fact that he's out there isn't ideal. I do get it though. When Rizzo comes back I expect the MFYs will be in the same boat with Stanton. Put him in the OF so Voit can DH and Rizzo at 1st. Sorry to be a dick to Rizzo but I hope his recovery from covid isn't too quick, he is unvacced so maybe the symptoms stick for a while. |
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