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Post by taiwansox on Oct 20, 2021 18:27:05 GMT -5
Now they’re calling for sliders against Alvarez, only took 3 ABs lol
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Post by danredhawk on Oct 20, 2021 18:28:11 GMT -5
These guys aren't very good - IMO - never have been, but they've pulled rabbits out of their hats all season long and earned some optimism. Anyone who's watched this team all year knows their ability to flip the switch - and often immediately after looking their absolute worst the night before?
The starter match-ups are huge Boston advantages back in HOU (who cares about the 'pen if the game is already over when the starter departs). Why would it shock anyone, or be out of anybody's realm of possibility to see the offense re-emerge and jump all over Houston starters in Game 6 & 7? Why would it shock anyone to see Eovaldi and Rodriguez deal in Game 6 & 7? They've been dealing...
I still don't think the 2021 Red Sox an elite MLB baseball roster, but I think they have a GREAT chance to win two in a row. Besides, they really only need to win one to make this series a coin flip. They've earned my willingness to go down with the ship - but I'm still expecting that life boat, because that's what they do...
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Post by Underwater Johnson on Oct 20, 2021 18:28:36 GMT -5
Still not giving up hope for this series - anything can happen. Usually does...
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Post by redsox04071318champs on Oct 20, 2021 18:29:37 GMT -5
Watch him pitch a shutout too. Dude, you're far too negative. Take it easy brother, this is a bad mindset to have for watching sports. There's no joy, only relief when they don't lose. Wrong. When they win and I'm not expecting it, I enjoy and appreciate it all the more. I think if you expect to win you're even more disappointed when they don't and truly appreciate it less whem winning as if it was supposed to happen anyways. As far as my Garcia comment, I was being flip, gallows humor so to speak. It was sarcasm, not a prediction or an evaluation.
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Post by voiceofreason on Oct 20, 2021 18:30:27 GMT -5
OHH the negativity that erupts here when the Sox don't play like it is 2018........
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Post by Underwater Johnson on Oct 20, 2021 18:30:35 GMT -5
Now they’re calling for sliders against Alvarez, only took 3 ABs lol Not sure if anyone else posted this but the radio booth just noted that the magic Dodgers FO traded Alvarez to HOU for relliever Josh Fields.
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Post by Underwater Johnson on Oct 20, 2021 18:31:36 GMT -5
Dude, you're far too negative. Take it easy brother, this is a bad mindset to have for watching sports. There's no joy, only relief when they don't lose. Wrong. When they win and I'm not expecting it, I enjoy and appreciate it all the more. I think if you expect to win you're even more disappointed when they don't and truly appreciate it less whem winning as if it was supposed to happen anyways. As far as my Garcia comment, I was being flip, gallows humor so to speak. It was sarcasm, not a prediction or an evaluation. On chat board?? You cad!!
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Post by saltalamacchia4mvp on Oct 20, 2021 18:33:11 GMT -5
Just need two slams here
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Post by manfred on Oct 20, 2021 18:33:28 GMT -5
(I am done with Robles… parenthetical negativity)
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Post by curtisw on Oct 20, 2021 18:33:54 GMT -5
Really, much, much crazier things have happened than the Sox getting suddenly hot and taking two in Houston against the odds. This team has been against the odds all season. They’ve earned our optimism and faith till the better end imo. Going to ride with them until the last pitch.
Raffy!!!! Lets go!!!!
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Post by soxfaninnj on Oct 20, 2021 18:34:01 GMT -5
The crowd should give this team a standing ovation at the end of the game it was a hell of a season.
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Post by manfred on Oct 20, 2021 18:34:09 GMT -5
AWD. Even up 7.
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Post by Underwater Johnson on Oct 20, 2021 18:34:22 GMT -5
Alrighty then. I was a hair's breadth from changing over to the Bruins...
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Post by julyanmorley on Oct 20, 2021 18:34:31 GMT -5
How do you not walk Devers in that spot
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Post by taiwansox on Oct 20, 2021 18:34:51 GMT -5
Ok now we should get an Arroyo 3-run homer to make this 7-4, setting up for a 3-run 8th
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Post by beasleyrockah on Oct 20, 2021 18:35:14 GMT -5
Just one touchdown and an extra point and we've got the lead.
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Post by Underwater Johnson on Oct 20, 2021 18:35:33 GMT -5
How do you not walk Devers in that spot Surely you jest.
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Post by saltalamacchia4mvp on Oct 20, 2021 18:35:42 GMT -5
If only we didn't give up the other six
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Post by curtisw on Oct 20, 2021 18:36:25 GMT -5
Also just want to say I am super impressed with the crowd. To be roaring like that on that fine Darwinzon strikeout in a 7-0 game is awesome to see. Proud of Fenway right now.
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Post by Underwater Johnson on Oct 20, 2021 18:37:29 GMT -5
Joe Castig was just discussing the big comeback the Sox staged, coming back from down 7-0 in the 7th against the Rays in the 2008 ALCS - Game 5, I think.
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Post by taiwansox on Oct 20, 2021 18:37:34 GMT -5
Never forget Game 5 of the 2008 ALCS! That was our best team that didn’t win it all, we can do it again (just make sure Renfroe strikes out here instead of screwing us again with his pull happy crap)
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Post by saltalamacchia4mvp on Oct 20, 2021 18:38:03 GMT -5
Where's JD Drew...
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Post by taiwansox on Oct 20, 2021 18:38:47 GMT -5
Take one for the team Hunter
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Post by saltalamacchia4mvp on Oct 20, 2021 18:39:02 GMT -5
It's not like the Red Sox have ever became from behind in a playoff series or anything...
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Post by taiwansox on Oct 20, 2021 18:39:22 GMT -5
Renfroe is so awful lol, I would just pitch it down the middle for a DP
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