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Post by cdj on Oct 10, 2021 16:33:32 GMT -5
Quick shutdown inning!
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Post by tizzle on Oct 10, 2021 16:34:29 GMT -5
I really don’t understand the infatuation with Dalbec on this board. Kitteredge is like the worst guy to bring in Dalbec for. He has trouble with 94 mph from righties much less 98+. It was when Fleming was still pitching Still a bad idea, but correct.
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Post by chrisfromnc on Oct 10, 2021 16:35:07 GMT -5
It’d be lovely if the back half of the order could do some damage here.
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Post by aznpopsical on Oct 10, 2021 16:35:20 GMT -5
And got that clean inning, plus the icing on the cake from Schwarber, nice
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Post by taiwansox on Oct 10, 2021 16:35:39 GMT -5
Also, I’d be curious to test this theory, but I think strikeout-heavy, HR-dependent offenses are highly vulnerable against low-walk pitchers when they’re trailing. Basically it’s hard to manufacture rallies without multiple walks and those pitchers can take the risk in giving up a solo HR
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Post by taiwansox on Oct 10, 2021 16:36:23 GMT -5
This RISP stuff has been driving me half-mad all season. I believe to win and advance in the playoffs, esp with our pitching, this has to change. They went two for five with RISP in that inning. Not sure you can reasonably expect more than that... I get the complaints from the last two months, but their approach with RISP this series has been solid
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Post by soxfansince67 on Oct 10, 2021 16:36:27 GMT -5
blacked out here, just started listening (hiking day). Looking ok!
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Post by tizzle on Oct 10, 2021 16:36:53 GMT -5
It’d be lovely if the back half of the order could do some damage here. Renfroe is beyond due.
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Post by taiwansox on Oct 10, 2021 16:37:00 GMT -5
It was when Fleming was still pitching Still a bad idea, but correct. It would have been an Aaron Boone type move lol
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Post by taiwansox on Oct 10, 2021 16:38:05 GMT -5
It’d be lovely if the back half of the order could do some damage here. Renfroe is beyond due. Nice work!
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Post by cdj on Oct 10, 2021 16:38:13 GMT -5
Love seeing Hunter get that!
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Post by tizzle on Oct 10, 2021 16:39:05 GMT -5
Ugh.
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Post by cdj on Oct 10, 2021 16:39:05 GMT -5
God dammit Kevin
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Post by taiwansox on Oct 10, 2021 16:39:19 GMT -5
Damn it, we need to have Kittredge burn up pitches
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Post by dl on Oct 10, 2021 16:40:13 GMT -5
Next time please bunt Kevin!
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Post by cdj on Oct 10, 2021 16:40:22 GMT -5
I know he’s been great but Kittredge doesn’t phase me
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Post by cdj on Oct 10, 2021 16:40:55 GMT -5
Getting the inning to Schwarber….
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Post by taiwansox on Oct 10, 2021 16:41:05 GMT -5
I know he’s been great but Kittredge doesn’t phase me Agreed, but it’s really about getting to the rest of the bullpen, which is definitely less good
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Post by taiwansox on Oct 10, 2021 16:41:28 GMT -5
Also, look at Arroyo getting some scrappy hits together
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Post by tizzle on Oct 10, 2021 16:41:34 GMT -5
I think Arroyo is back in form. That's pretty huge.
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Post by shagworthy on Oct 10, 2021 16:42:05 GMT -5
At risk of sounding heretical, man I wish we could play defense half as good as the Rays.
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Post by tizzle on Oct 10, 2021 16:42:23 GMT -5
Oh, we're calling high strikes now? Interesting.
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Post by taiwansox on Oct 10, 2021 16:45:15 GMT -5
At risk of sounding heretical, man I wish we could play defense half as good as the Rays. Wander and Yandy are elite. Our outfield isn’t that much worse though
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Post by shagworthy on Oct 10, 2021 16:46:37 GMT -5
At risk of sounding heretical, man I wish we could play defense half as good as the Rays. Wander and Yandy are elite. Our outfield isn’t that much worse though That depends on who we put in our outfield. When it's Doogie, Kiki, and Renfroe, it's a solid OF. When you put JD out there it becomes below average quick.
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Post by cdj on Oct 10, 2021 16:48:05 GMT -5
Umpire should paint his face
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