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Post by Don Caballero on Oct 8, 2021 22:06:35 GMT -5
Guesses on who starts game 4? THE ROBLENATOR! No, seriously, no way that's not a bullpen game now, right?
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Post by soxfansince67 on Oct 8, 2021 22:07:43 GMT -5
You don't eat popcorn in the dugout when playing the Red Sox. Period. See what happens?
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Post by taiwansox on Oct 8, 2021 22:08:22 GMT -5
Guesses on who starts game 4? THE ROBLENATOR! No, seriously, no way that's not a bullpen game now, right? Martin Perez will start the game and pitch 5 shutout - Nostradamus 1551 AD
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Post by aznpopsical on Oct 8, 2021 22:08:49 GMT -5
So Cora's strategy was to employ openers in this series, E-Rod and Sale with Pivetta and Houck as bulk relievers. Freaking brilliant! we'll know what those two lefties are really made of by the end of the series
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Post by jbuttah on Oct 8, 2021 22:09:07 GMT -5
You don't eat popcorn in the dugout when playing the Red Sox. Period. See what happens? Especially buttered popcorn, cocky bastards.
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Post by Legion of Bloom on Oct 8, 2021 22:09:30 GMT -5
Feel good about going to Fenway tied 1-1 with Eovaldi on the mound with the way he threw against NY. If our bats can stay hot, we may have a chance this series.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Oct 8, 2021 22:09:55 GMT -5
Guesses on who starts game 4? I'd go Whitlock for game 4 and Houck in game 5 if needed. Won't happen but that'd be my plan.
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Post by curtisw on Oct 8, 2021 22:15:14 GMT -5
Raffy had the hardest hit ball in this game at 108, for an out. We are making very loud contact. We can give them a run for their money if we keep this up. Maybe not 20 hits, but if we keep up with the good game plans and taking advantage of mistakes like this, it’s going to be an interesting series.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Oct 8, 2021 22:17:21 GMT -5
Good point just made on the post game show - Cora's decision to pull Houck after 5 perfect a few days ago made tonight possible.
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Post by cheers on Oct 8, 2021 22:19:27 GMT -5
Raffy had the hardest hit ball in this game at 108, for an out. We are making very loud contact. We can give them a run for their money if we keep this up. Maybe not 20 hits, but if we keep up with the good game plans and taking advantage of mistakes like this, it’s going to be an interesting series. It is already an interesting series!
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Oct 8, 2021 22:20:25 GMT -5
Good point just made on the post game show - Cora's decision to pull Houck after 5 perfect a few days ago made tonight possible. Before Franco's seeing eye single, Houck had 9 2/3 consecutive perfect innings.
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Post by taiwansox on Oct 8, 2021 22:24:01 GMT -5
Feel good about going to Fenway tied 1-1 with Eovaldi on the mound with the way he threw against NY. If our bats can stay hot, we may have a chance this series. Our lineup feels elite with Schwarber at leadoff, mostly because of how he works the count, but he also pressures opposing managers when the lineup turns over
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Post by curtisw on Oct 8, 2021 22:25:54 GMT -5
Raffy had the hardest hit ball in this game at 108, for an out. We are making very loud contact. We can give them a run for their money if we keep this up. Maybe not 20 hits, but if we keep up with the good game plans and taking advantage of mistakes like this, it’s going to be an interesting series. It is already an interesting series! Hahaha I thought this after I hit post and wondered if someone was gonna call me on it. You’re definitely right
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Post by soxfansince67 on Oct 8, 2021 22:27:51 GMT -5
In the blink of an eye (and a torrent of runs), I think we've gone from "no way the Red Sox can beat Tampa" to actually having a GREAT chance to not have to come back to this dump of a stadium. Two homes games, Nate pitching the first one, and all hands on deck for the second one. I love our chances.
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Post by kjkramer on Oct 8, 2021 22:33:26 GMT -5
In Eovaldi I trust
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Post by aznpopsical on Oct 8, 2021 22:41:56 GMT -5
just finished watching the highlights of our third inning on youtube, very satisfying i recommend it
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Post by taiwansox on Oct 8, 2021 22:49:13 GMT -5
“We can’t develop starting pitchers”
Tanner Houck (Also, they did a great job developing him, his 4-seamer and sinker are both true out pitches, which is super rare and makes his slider that much more effective. Mix in an average split and you have yourself something special)
edit: Charlie Morton is the only pitcher I can think of with a plus 4-seamer and sinker
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Post by saltalamacchia4mvp on Oct 8, 2021 22:50:31 GMT -5
It would be very 2021 Red Sox for them to lose game 3 with Eovaldi and win game 4 with a bullpen game. They always seem to do the opposite of what you expect.
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Post by soxfansince67 on Oct 8, 2021 22:51:37 GMT -5
So - Sunday- Eovaldi with Brasier, Robles, Whitlock if absolutely necessary Monday - ERod with a very short leash - Sale, Pivetta, Ottavino, Whitlock....etc - everyone!
If we win Sunday, Monday gotta be all hands on deck - we wouldn't want to risk taking it back to Tampa
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Post by saltalamacchia4mvp on Oct 8, 2021 22:54:49 GMT -5
Robles has actually become very reliable *knock on wood
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Post by aznpopsical on Oct 8, 2021 22:59:44 GMT -5
there's a video titled "why the red sox have the smartest man in baseball" on youtube, which was posted three days ago and i think it's referring to bloom based on the thumbnail, can't say i disagree guys
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Post by wildsox on Oct 8, 2021 23:02:56 GMT -5
I love the playoffs because it can all turn in 1 night. It looked bleak yesterday but now I think we are looking good. Except Renfroe all our hitters are absolutely hammering the ball.
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Post by Don Caballero on Oct 8, 2021 23:08:59 GMT -5
Robles has actually become very reliable *knock on wood THE ROBLENATOR is built out of wood!
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Post by cdj on Oct 8, 2021 23:26:20 GMT -5
Well that was a positively delightful experience
Houck picking his mentor up in a big way
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Post by DesignatedForAssignment on Oct 8, 2021 23:29:15 GMT -5
That was an awesome W. This is one I’ll never forget. Best long relief outing since Pedro in 99 (Eovaldi in 2018 not withstanding) Barnes was good, but not like Pedro
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