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5/20-5/22 Red Sox @ Rays Series Thread
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Post by ramireja on May 20, 2024 11:02:55 GMT -5
5/20 Red Sox (RHP Tanner Houck, 3-5. 2.17, 58.0 IP, 57K:11BB) @ Rays (RHP Taj Bradley, 1-1, 2.45, 11.0 IP, 13K:3BB) 6:50 pm ET, NESN/WEEI 5/21 Red Sox (RHP Cooper Criswell, 2-1, 2.76, 29.1 IP, 28K:7BB) @ Rays (RHP Zack Littell, 2-2, 3.44, 49.2 IP, 48K:8BB) 6:50 pm ET, NESN/WEEI 5/22 Red Sox (RHP Brayan Bello, 4-2, 3.96, 36.1 IP, 31K:9BB) @ Rays (TBD) 6:50 pm ET, NESN/WEEI MLB StandingsRed Sox Hitting StatsRed Sox Pitching StatsMLB ScoreboardMLB TransactionsA note regarding moderating of the gameday threads in 2024: 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 mobaz on May 20, 2024 12:02:10 GMT -5
I'm feeling we take the series. No good reason, I'm just ready to get back up after heading down for a bit.
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Post by oldfaithful2019 on May 20, 2024 12:16:55 GMT -5
A series win on the road is always a very good outcome. After last week, winning this series would bring extra satisfaction. I like the Sox odds with Houk and Bello having capacity to be lights out any given night and Criswell looking for a bounce back.
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Post by carmenfanzone on May 20, 2024 14:04:11 GMT -5
So I checked the Red Sox stats today on Yahoo and find that Houck and Crawford have pitched the exact same number of innings, have given up the exact same number of runs and so have the same ERA. In addition, they have given up the same number of hits and have the same number of strikeouts. How is that for a coincidence some 47 games into the season?
I know, I have too much time on my hands.
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Post by asm18 on May 20, 2024 14:12:20 GMT -5
Duran CF, Abreu RF, O’Neill LF, Devers 3B, Wong DH, Smith 1B, Hamilton 2B, McGuire C, Rafaela SS
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Post by incandenza on May 20, 2024 14:30:22 GMT -5
Is Cooper banged up or are they just really leaning into Dominic Smith as the strong side of a 1B platoon?
Career wRC+ against righties:
Smith 96
Cooper 106
Overall wRC+ since 2021:
Smith 83
Cooper 109
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Post by bosoxnation on May 20, 2024 14:51:49 GMT -5
Is Cooper banged up or are they just really leaning into Dominic Smith as the strong side of a 1B platoon? Career wRC+ against righties: Smith 96 Cooper 106 Overall wRC+ since 2021: Smith 83 Cooper 109 sometimes i feel like the RS need to hire you to supply them with this information because I just don't understand it unless Cooper is banged up. |
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Post by bosoxnation on May 20, 2024 14:54:33 GMT -5
I just read an article that basically just told the whole league we dont throw fastballs. I'm sure they were somewhat aware but an espn article saying we throw 31% fast balls the fewest in the league and well below the MLB avg of 47%. Clearly that's the secret sauce and now we will see how teams adjust. I hate when articles like this come out personally.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on May 20, 2024 15:03:00 GMT -5
I just read an article that basically just told the whole league we dont throw fastballs. I'm sure they were somewhat aware but an espn article saying we throw 31% fast balls the fewest in the league and well below the MLB avg of 47%. Clearly that's the secret sauce and now we will see how teams adjust. I hate when articles like this come out personally. You think other teams get their info from sportswriter ? Here's the Red Sox players Devers is tied with.... Bobby Dalbec (2020), Jose Canseco (1995), George Scott (1977), Dick Stuart (1963), Ted Williams (1957) and Jimmie Foxx (1940). .... The major league record for the most consecutive games in which a home run has been hit by a player is eight (held by Ken Griffey Jr., Dale Long, and Don Mattingly) |
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Post by jimmydugan on May 20, 2024 15:03:27 GMT -5
I just read an article that basically just told the whole league we dont throw fastballs. I'm sure they were somewhat aware but an espn article saying we throw 31% fast balls the fewest in the league and well below the MLB avg of 47%. Clearly that's the secret sauce and now we will see how teams adjust. I hate when articles like this come out personally. I wouldn’t worry too much about it. I think this was already pretty well known and I doubt many team’s advanced scouting consists of combing through ESPN articles. |
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Post by cdj on May 20, 2024 15:16:28 GMT -5
Is Cooper banged up or are they just really leaning into Dominic Smith as the strong side of a 1B platoon? Career wRC+ against righties: Smith 96 Cooper 106 Overall wRC+ since 2021: Smith 83 Cooper 109 All I got is maybe they like having Cooper as a RHH chess piece in case the other team brings in a lefty reliever. I like Smith’s glove more than I like Cooper’s at this point too, so maybe that’s a consideration too |
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Post by Soxfansince1971 on May 20, 2024 16:11:10 GMT -5
Is Cooper banged up or are they just really leaning into Dominic Smith as the strong side of a 1B platoon? Career wRC+ against righties: Smith 96 Cooper 106 Overall wRC+ since 2021: Smith 83 Cooper 109 All I got is maybe they like having Cooper as a RHH chess piece in case the other team brings in a lefty reliever. I like Smith’s glove more than I like Cooper’s at this point too, so maybe that’s a consideration too Agree 100%. Same with Refsnyder. |
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Post by oldfaithful2019 on May 20, 2024 16:13:10 GMT -5
So I checked the Red Sox stats today on Yahoo and find that Houck and Crawford have pitched the exact same number of innings, have given up the exact same number of runs and so have the same ERA. In addition, they have given up the same number of hits and have the same number of strikeouts. How is that for a coincidence some 47 games into the season? I know, I have too much time on my hands.No way my friend. There is never enough time to analyze and compare baseball stats ! I noted the same thing after looking at Crawford's stats at the end of his last start. Great news is that both have great stats !! |
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Post by 0ap0 on May 20, 2024 16:15:27 GMT -5
So I checked the Red Sox stats today on Yahoo and find that Houck and Crawford have pitched the exact same number of innings, have given up the exact same number of runs and so have the same ERA. In addition, they have given up the same number of hits and have the same number of strikeouts. How is that for a coincidence some 47 games into the season? I know, I have too much time on my hands.No way my friend. There is never enough time to analyze and compare baseball stats ! I noted the same thing after looking at Crawford's stats at the end of his last start. Great news is that both have great stats !! You're telling us that not only does Houck have the same stats as Crawford, but that Crawford also has the same stats as Houck? What are the odds of that? |
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Post by badballhitter on May 20, 2024 16:24:27 GMT -5
So I checked the Red Sox stats today on Yahoo and find that Houck and Crawford have pitched the exact same number of innings, have given up the exact same number of runs and so have the same ERA. In addition, they have given up the same number of hits and have the same number of strikeouts. How is that for a coincidence some 47 games into the season? I know, I have too much time on my hands.No way my friend. There is never enough time to analyze and compare baseball stats ! I noted the same thing after looking at Crawford's stats at the end of his last start. Great news is that both have great stats !! Other crazy stats: Crawford 2.4 WAR to Houck's 1.7 despite the near-identical lines. (Crawford has pitched one more game) 5 combined wins between the two, 7-12 record in games they've pitched. Ouch |
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Post by soxin8 on May 20, 2024 17:14:39 GMT -5
I just read an article that basically just told the whole league we dont throw fastballs. I'm sure they were somewhat aware but an espn article saying we throw 31% fast balls the fewest in the league and well below the MLB avg of 47%. Clearly that's the secret sauce and now we will see how teams adjust. I hate when articles like this come out personally. You think other teams get their info from sportswriter ? Here's the Red Sox players Devers is tied with.... Bobby Dalbec (2020), Jose Canseco (1995), George Scott (1977), Dick Stuart (1963), Ted Williams (1957) and Jimmie Foxx (1940). I'm not quite old enough to have watched Dick Stuart play but he was quite the slugger for Boston. In 63, hit 42 hr and led the AL with 118 rbi's and followed that up with 33 and 114. Boston then traded him to Philly for Dennis Bennett, who won 12 games for Boston in 3 years. Why? Stuart led the league with 29 errors in 63 (second was 12) and made 24 in 64 earning the nickname Dr. Strangeglove. .... |
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Post by art on May 20, 2024 17:48:20 GMT -5
The major league record for the most consecutive games in which a home run has been hit by a player is eight (held by Ken Griffey Jr., Dale Long, and Don Mattingly) Dale Long became quite a celebrity when he did it. He held the record solo for decades. He is also, I believe, the most recent left-handed thrower to catch a major league game. 1950s. I fail to understand why lefties are not supposed to be catchers. |
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Post by briam on May 20, 2024 17:56:04 GMT -5
Not the best start, Bradley always seems to shove against the Sox
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Post by keninten on May 20, 2024 18:05:50 GMT -5
The major league record for the most consecutive games in which a home run has been hit by a player is eight (held by Ken Griffey Jr., Dale Long, and Don Mattingly) Dale Long became quite a celebrity when he did it. He held the record solo for decades. He is also, I believe, the most recent left-handed thrower to catch a major league game. 1950s. I fail to understand why lefties are not supposed to be catchers. There was a LH catcher for the White Sox decades ago (70`s or 80`s). Can`t remember his name but a big deal was made about. |
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Post by nomar on May 20, 2024 18:06:02 GMT -5
Bradley is dealing. I guarantee he won’t get hit hard.
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Post by greenmonster on May 20, 2024 18:16:18 GMT -5
Illegal defensive shift
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Post by kevfc89 on May 20, 2024 18:17:40 GMT -5
Cool, team can't even position players correctly
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Post by nomar on May 20, 2024 18:28:27 GMT -5
High quality ABs so far
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Post by briam on May 20, 2024 18:28:38 GMT -5
Only hope is Bradley’s pitch count
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Post by greenmonster on May 20, 2024 18:29:23 GMT -5
thru 3 innings the Red Sox have struck out 8 times...can't wait until the third time thru the order, lol
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