6/29 SOX @ Jays 7:07PM ET

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Pivetta 8-5 3.25ERA vs Manoah 9-2 2.05ERA


Ref
Devers
JD
Bogey
Dugo
VAZ
Cordero
Sanchez(2B)
JBJ


Go SOX!

[Thunder]

Win this game so we can both head to Wrigley in an ideal mood :)

[JDavis76]

Pivetta 8-5 3.25ERA vs Manoah 9-2 2.05ERA


Ref
Devers
JD
Bogey
Dugo
VAZ
Cordero
Sanchez(2B)
JBJ


Go SOX!

Could be a good pitching match up. blue birds looking for the sweep.

[Maxbialystock]

Pivetta 8-5 3.25ERA vs Manoah 9-2 2.05ERA


Ref
Devers
JD
Bogey
Dugo
VAZ
Cordero
Sanchez(2B)
JBJ


Go SOX!

Go Sox!!

Go SPLENDIDSPLINTER!!!

Strangely enough, I am in fact looking forward to tonight's game and am glad you started the game thread

[Maxbialystock]

Could be a good pitching match up. blue birds looking for the sweep.

Of course they are. They are known for decapitating other birds. I do expect good pitching. Manoah is the monster who shut the Sox down for 7 innings 2 months ago in Boston.

[JDavis76]

https://www.mlb.com/news/alex-cora-talks-red-sox-s-covid-19-vaccination-status

[Maxbialystock]

https://www.mlb.com/news/alex-cora-talks-red-sox-s-covid-19-vaccination-status

I'm shocked. It is the God-given right of MLB players to make complete asses of themselves. Heck it's probably in the Bill of Rights. So Cora better watch out when he tramples on the rights of our fellow citizens.

[Maxbialystock]

Meanwhile, what Manoah did to the top of the Sox order was nothing less than bullying and should be reported to the principal--or the Commish. If the 2d inning is as bad, Cora needs to register a complaint.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Nice grab by Dugo. He pretty much has that catch perfected.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Meanwhile, what Manoah did to the top of the Sox order was nothing less than bullying and should be reported to the principal--or the Commish. If the 2d inning is as bad, Cora needs to register a complaint.

Manoah is an ACE pitcher. Getting hitters out on a regular basis comes with the title ACE.

[Oscars]

Manoah looks really good….
Good start for Pivetta

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I don't vote for the all-star team mainly because I don't watch the all-star game. However, if I was going to vote, the only two everyday players on the SOX I would vote for would be Devers and Vaz.

[illinoisredsox]

Pivetta’s got his work cut out for him tonight; Manoah looks nasty.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Perfect pitch called a ball.

[JDavis76]

I'm shocked. It is the God-given right of MLB players to make complete asses of themselves. Heck it's probably in the Bill of Rights. So Cora better watch out when he tramples on the rights of our fellow citizens.

I disagree. I don't feel they made asses of themselves. I think the covid vax mandate is ridiculous.

[illinoisredsox]

Perfect pitch called a ball.

Pivetta’s had a couple of those tonight. Ump hasn’t missed one of Manoah’s pitches.

Tapia continues to be a PITA.

[JDavis76]

jays break through with the first run of the game.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Pivetta’s had a couple of those tonight. Ump hasn’t missed one of Manoah’s pitches.

Tapia continues to be a PITA.

That missed call on Kirk changed the whole inning.

[iortiz]

JBJ is f' useless

[iortiz]

Send down JBJ when Duran comes back and keep Ref as well. Addition by subtraction.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The big difference between Springer and JBJ is ........do I have to spell it out?

[a700hitter]

I'm shocked. It is the God-given right of MLB players to make complete asses of themselves. Heck it's probably in the Bill of Rights. So Cora better watch out when he tramples on the rights of our fellow citizens.
I am sure that is the compelling argument that Cora is making.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Bob Gibson must be laughing somewhere.

[iortiz]

Sit down MF!

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Pivetta's pitch count doesn't fill me with a lot of confidence concerning the outcome of this game.

[redsoxrules]

Send down JBJ when Duran comes back and keep Ref as well. Addition by subtraction.

Oh but wait he is great in the outfield catching fly balls!!

[iortiz]

Oh but wait he is great in the outfield catching fly balls!!
I think Duran and Ref can do that.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I think Duran and Ref can do that.

Last night I posted an F U to Houck. Now I'm posting an F U to Duran.
Remember the 'gold dust' twins? Houck and Duran are the 'multi-tattooed' morons.

[iortiz]

Oh but wait he is great in the outfield catching fly balls!!

I still wonder why we traded him for Renfroe. My primitive baseball acumen just can't understand why.

[redsoxrules]

I still wonder why we traded him for Renfroe. My primitive baseball acumen just can't understand why.

Same but half the board on here would disagree. Heck even with Renfroe missing time from injuries he's been way more productive than JBJ

[iortiz]

Same but half the board on here would disagree. Heck even with Renfroe missing time from injuries he's been way more productive than JBJ

Let me see. Renfroe has a cannon in that arm. His D at RF is above average. He hits bombs. He doesn't hit for average but still kind of decent. He definitely can't catch FB in a fancy way like JBJ but that's it. What am I missing?

[Maxbialystock]

Pivetta's pitch count doesn't fill me with a lot of confidence concerning the outcome of this game.

He's also the only Sox starter showing any gumption in this series although credit to Wacha for pitching the 2-5 innings (after the terrible 1st) while giving up 1 run.

Devers, JDM, and Bogey all look cowed by Manoah. In six at bats, they have 3 K's and no hits. Meanwhile, Vazquez and Cordero have all three Sox hits and Refsnyder the only rbi.

[iortiz]

Cordero is a hitting machine lol

[Maxbialystock]

I am sure that is the compelling argument that Cora is making.

I sure hope not. Thanks to the MLBPA, no MLB manager in his right mind would consider speaking a harsh word to any player. Besides, I don't think that's Cora's style. He's no wimp, but he does seem to prefer talking sense to players and avoiding intimidation.

[redsoxrules]

Thanks Bradley. Keep rolling him out there Cora

[iortiz]

Thanks Bradley. Keep rolling him out there Cora

Beyond frustrating.

Annoying.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Having JBJ at the plate with RISP is just slightly worse than having JD or Bogey at the plate as far as this season goes.

[Oscars]

You just knew JBJ wouldn’t come through with his salami bat

[Maxbialystock]

Fastball high in the zone, and Springer just pounced on it.

[redsoxrules]

Can we please beat this overatted ball team once FFS

[Oscars]

Great effort to catch that by JBJ

[Maxbialystock]

Nice grab by Vazquez on the foul tip--for strike 3.

[Maxbialystock]

Great effort to catch that by JBJ

Meh. Ball was well out of his reach. But it's for sure he can outjump Verdugo.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

He's also the only Sox starter showing any gumption in this series although credit to Wacha for pitching the 2-5 innings (after the terrible 1st) while giving up 1 run.

Devers, JDM, and Bogey all look cowed by Manoah. In six at bats, they have 3 K's and no hits. Meanwhile, Vazquez and Cordero have all three Sox hits and Refsnyder the only rbi.

Pivetta has been very competitive since his 1st day with the SOX. That's never been his problem.

[iortiz]

Pivetta has been very competitive since his 1st day with the SOX. That's never been his problem.

Bloom has made miracles with his budget.

[Maxbialystock]

1 run game in the after 4 1/2 innings, and the world wonders when the real Devers, a better JDM, and a better Bogey will show up for this game. This will be their third look at Manoah, not counting the debacle back in April. Will it be the charm?

Pivetta came to play. Refsnyder, Vazquez, and Cordero have delivered. Even Sanchez got a walk.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Springer robs Jay Dee of a slap hit.

[Maxbialystock]

Devers now 0 for 3 with 2 popups and the K.

JDM gets two fastballs in the freaking geometric center of the plate--and misses one and fouls the other off. And off goes JDM to celebrate for hitting a fair ball popup to CF that almost dropped in. All by himself he avoided 3 of 3 K's!

Bogey breaks the curse with a brilliantly placed grounder/single to 3b!!!! The heart of the Sox order is back in business.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Devers now 0 for 3 with 2 popups and the K.

JDM gets two fastballs in the freaking geometric center of the play--and misses one and fouls the other off. And off goes JDM to celebrate for hitting a fair ball popup to CF that almost dropped in.

Remember the joke posts about JD's bat slowing down? I wonder who's laughing now?

[Oscars]

JDM is scuffling badly.
5 for his last 30 and no hits in this series

[iortiz]

It wasn't a strike nor strike 3. This ump is fucking lost.

[iortiz]

JDM is scuffling badly.
5 for his last 30 and no hits in this series

Seems like his slow bat is back.

[iortiz]

Finally, gone!

[redsoxrules]

Verdugo!

[iortiz]

Whata beautiful swing Verdugo has.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

DuGone! He may be a hotdog, but he sure put some mustard on that one.

[Maxbialystock]

And Verdugo delivers on that exact same fastball JDM can't hit.

Fantastic!!! He's had a rotten season, but not lately, and that just might be one of the biggest hits of the season if the Sox can win this game.

[Oscars]

Dugo looks so confident and locked in .

[redsoxrules]

Verdugo gave a look at the Blue Jay's dugout. What was that about?

[Maxbialystock]

Pivetta at 90 pitches, exactly how many Wacha had last night after 5.

[Maxbialystock]

Verdugo gave a look at the Blue Jay's dugout. What was that about?

My opinion, only that, is it was about their over-reaction to Kirk's HBP (by Pivetta).

[Maxbialystock]

Dugo looks so confident and locked in .

Yes indeed. And that is the great mystery of swinging that bat.

[Maxbialystock]

I'm not saying Refsnyder is a great outfielder, but he sure looks like he knows what he is doing out there.

[Maxbialystock]

Devers makes errors, but to me there is no question his head is in the game on defense and he is looking to get someone out. I wouldn't be surprised if he works harder on his defense than on his hitting.

[a700hitter]

This is an enjoyable competitive game with Pivetta battling a very tough lineup, but this will be his last inning and then the parade of pigs from the pen will wreck this game.

[Maxbialystock]

Go Sox!!

Go SPLENDIDSPLINTER!!!

Strangely enough, I am in fact looking forward to tonight's game and am glad you started the game thread

Like I said 2 1/2 hours ago, I was definitely looking forward to this game. Too bad I then had to snipe at Devers, JDM, and Bogey who have been invaluable this year.

Pivetta goes 6 and gets the quality start just when the Sox absolutely need one!!!!!!!

[Maxbialystock]

This is an enjoyable competitive game with Pivetta battling a very tough lineup, but this will be his last inning and then the parade of pigs from the pen will wreck this game.

Agree completely on the first part. Do you want to bet on the second part about les cochons?

[Tedballgame]

Franchy continues to show why the Red Sox got him. His potential is very high.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Cordero owns Manoah.

[redsoxrules]

Got to get this leadoff double in

[Tedballgame]

They would have bunted there if they had a hitter coming up.

[iortiz]

This is an enjoyable competitive game with Pivetta battling a very tough lineup, but this will be his last inning and then the parade of pigs from the pen will wreck this game.
We are definitely going to need run insurance. This ain't gonna end like this.

[Maxbialystock]

Franchy continues to show why the Red Sox got him. His potential is very high.

Don't say that. I've already x'd him out because of his defense. :p

[Maxbialystock]

I have written JBJ off, but he has hit the ball hard tonight (plus the K of course).

[Tedballgame]

Lead off double and don't score. JBJ is worthless.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Because of JBJ's unjustified amount of playing time, I can't help but wonder if Cora was involved with Bloom going after JBJ.

[iortiz]

I have written JBJ off, but he has hit the ball hard tonight (plus the K of course).

He is still a bum. All the way.

[Maxbialystock]

I'm telling you right now--no ifs, ands, or buts--the Jays computers are smarter than the Sox computers. The Sox keep hitting the ball hard right to someone, and the Jays keep hitting weak shit right through our shifts.

[redsoxrules]

Because of JBJ's unjustified amount of playing time, I can't help but wonder if Cora was involved with Bloom going after JBJ.

I was wondering something similar except that I wonder if Bloom is giving direct orders to Cora to play him in hopes that he does break out so he can look good for making this trade. Cora can't be this useless to keep playing him just about every night

[Maxbialystock]

He is still a bum. All the way.

He is not a bum, but he also doesn't come anywhere near earning his pay. Before the game his fWAR was -0.5, and he's getting $8M.

[Tedballgame]

Cora trying to get as many outs from Pivetta as possible will probably backfire.

[iortiz]

Pivetta at 106 and still pitching. It speaks volumes on our confidence in the BP.

[redsoxrules]

I have written JBJ off, but he has hit the ball hard tonight (plus the K of course).

It doesn't matter how hard the ball is hit. He stinks period

[iortiz]

He is not a bum, but he also doesn't come anywhere near earning his pay. Before the game his fWAR was -0.5, and he's getting $8M.
He is a bum in my book. Seems like yours is kind of friendly lol

[a700hitter]

Cora knows that he doesn’t have 3 innings in his pig pen so he sent Pivetta back out for the 7th.

[Tedballgame]

He is not a bum, but he also doesn't come anywhere near earning his pay. Before the game his fWAR was -0.5, and he's getting $8M.

He may not be a bum but he is not a good baseball player. He SUCKS as a hitter.

[iortiz]

There we go. Fasten your seatbelts boys, the pen is coming.

[Maxbialystock]

Schreiber is absolutely the right guy for this. Man on, and top of the order coming up.

MLB has a really weird rule that lots of fans don't know about. Runs scored by the other team before the 9th inning actually do count as runs. I have to say that because I keep reading on talksox that the only inning that counts is the 9th inning.

[Maxbialystock]

Sweet play by Sanchez to whirl around and get the going to 2b.

[a700hitter]

Agree completely on the first part. Do you want to bet on the second part about les cochons?
Sure.

[Maxbialystock]

What's the bet?

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Cordero looking for all-star votes.

[Maxbialystock]

That was not a wild pitch. It was a passed ball by Vazquez.

[iortiz]

We need Eovaldi, Whitlock and Sale healthy and at 100% of their abilities badly.

Grab an elite reliever before the ASG and If the later happens, this team can compete against anyone.

[a700hitter]

What's the bet?Name it.

[Tedballgame]

Don't say that. I've already x'd him out because of his defense. :p

Franchy's defense looked pretty good right there.

[Maxbialystock]

Cordero looking for all-star votes.

Maybe. I have read on talksox that he is the worst fielding first baseman in the last 150 years of American baseball. Ok, not that bad, but almost.

[a700hitter]

Name it.But like a coward you are waiting to see what Vladimir does.

[Tedballgame]

Can Schreiber pitch 3 innings?

[Maxbialystock]

Franchy's defense looked pretty good right there.

I do agree Franchy is a little rough at 1b, but that's because he has very little experience. However, I have defended him, not because I think he's great, but because I honestly believe his fielding has not hurt, at least not egregiously. To me first base is a good place to put someone who can hit, but ain't the world's greatest fielder.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Maybe. I have read on talksox that he is the worst fielding first baseman in the last 150 years of American baseball. Ok, not that bad, but almost.

That honor goes to ex-SOX Dick Stuart. He was the worst.

[iortiz]

Can Schreiber give us another inning before the pen blows the game lol

[iortiz]

Devers is swinging at every first pitch. He needs to chill the fuck down.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Jay Dee's BA dropping at the same speed as an Acme anvil.

[Maxbialystock]

But like a coward you are waiting to see what Vladimir does.

No, not Vladimir. If you will go back to last night, you will realize that the bullpen threw three really good innings, and tonight, thanks to Pivetta going the extra (6th) inning, that's all they have to do.

Schreiber is way better than the carping critics on talksox give him credit for. He is fearless, and has good stuff, and he has good command. Houck and Whitlock don't even come close. So, no, Vladdy wasn't going to do anything and in fact looked pretty bad.

So now 7 innings gone, and six outs to go.

[iortiz]

Devers is swinging at every first pitch. He needs to chill the fuck down.

Slow-bat Martinez doing the same Geez!

[redsoxrules]

Devers is swinging at every first pitch. He needs to chill the fuck down.

That's who he is. Grip and rip. He swings at everything

[iortiz]

No, not Vladimir. If you will go back to last night, you will realize that the bullpen threw three really good innings, and tonight, thanks to Pivetta going the extra (6th) inning, that's all they have to do.

Schreiber is way better than the carping critics on talksox give him credit for. He is fearless, and has good stuff, and he has good command. Houck and Whitlock don't even come close. So, no, Vladdy wasn't going to do anything and in fact looked pretty bad.

So now 7 innings gone, and six outs to go.

The problem with the pen has always been the 8th and specially the 9th. 18 blown saves already is not a fluky thing.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The problem with the pen has always been the 8th and specially the 9th. 18 blown saves already is not a fluky thing.

The SOX have blown more saves than Elton John.

[Maxbialystock]

Boy is this ever an uphill fight. Our three best hitters--by a big margin--have 1 very weak single and four K's in 12 freaking at bats.

But never fear. The boo birds will find some way to blame Cora if the Sox lose.

Brasier back out again tonight. In his last 8 innings (7 games), he has given up 1 run.

[a700hitter]

No, not Vladimir. If you will go back to last night, you will realize that the bullpen threw three really good innings, and tonight, thanks to Pivetta going the extra (6th) inning, that's all they have to do.

Schreiber is way better than the carping critics on talksox give him credit for. He is fearless, and has good stuff, and he has good command. Houck and Whitlock don't even come close. So, no, Vladdy wasn't going to do anything and in fact looked pretty bad.

So now 7 innings gone, and six outs to go.And your bluster about a bet combined with a juvenile slur was just an empty can making some noise.

[iortiz]

Brasier is on the mound lol

[Jasonbay44]

So who blows the game tonight? If Robles comes into this game I swear I’m going to rage

[iortiz]

the sox have blown more saves than elton john.

lol

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Btw, good job by Pivetta tonight.

[Maxbialystock]

But like a coward you are waiting to see what Vladimir does.

I probably am a coward--just ask my wife.

[Maxbialystock]

Btw, good job by Pivetta tonight.

You bet. Tons of heart.

[Tedballgame]

Crap bullpen about to blow it. Braiser in 2022 is not the Braiser of 2018.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Boy is this ever an uphill fight. Our three best hitters--by a big margin--have 1 very weak single and four K's in 12 freaking at bats.

But never fear. The boo birds will find some way to blame Cora if the Sox lose.

Brasier back out again tonight. In his last 8 innings (7 games), he has given up 1 run.

Max, why do you feel so obligated to continue to defend Cora? Is it some kind of cult?

[a700hitter]

Brasier is on the mound lolHe should go back to moving furniture.

[iortiz]

Crap bullpen about to blow it. Braiser in 2022 is not the Braiser of 2018.
That year is starting to look like a fluke. He is a professional bum.

[Jasonbay44]

Lol so predictable

[Tedballgame]

Only took Braiser 3 batters to blow the game. Do something Bloom!!!!!

[iortiz]

He should go back to moving furniture.

There goes the lead. Yeah, let him do that again.

[a700hitter]

And another blown save by the pig pen. Max there goes your bet. We all saw this coming except for you.

[Maxbialystock]

And your bluster about a bet combined with a juvenile slur was just an empty can making some noise.

I actually think the Sox will win this game. What slur?

[d-money]

What a miserable series. This team seriously can’t get nothing right against this team.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Lol so predictable

You mean Cora? Is Schram also un-vaxed and we weren't notified?

[a700hitter]

That year is starting to look like a fluke. He is a professional furniture mover.I corrected your post.

[Jasonbay44]

You mean Cora? Is Schram also un-vaxed and we weren't notified?

Cora and the bullpen. This team has so many bums pitching in close games

[iortiz]

I corrected your post.

LOL

It's incredible that we only have Brasier to protect a lead. We are talking about a 200 M team here. Incredible.

[iortiz]

... and Cora will leave him there. We are that fucked!

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Speaking of cults; I'm a member of 'The SOX 1st Year Managers' cult.

[Tedballgame]

The Sox could have signed 2 good bullpen guys with the money that idiot Bloom gave Matt Barnes.

[Maxbialystock]

Max, why do you feel so obligated to continue to defend Cora? Is it some kind of cult?

Probably. I just remember BDC and how they blamed every single loss on Francona, the guy with two WS wins, one of which broke the 86 year curse.

Talksox is a lot better than BDC, but many still find blaming the manager irresistible.

But my real point is that I like the way Cora manages and do think he played a significant role in the 2018 season. Plus I loved last year, especially the postseason. The Sox won 6 of 11 games, beat the Yankees in the wild card, beat the 100 win Rays 3 games to 1 in the ALCS, and took 2 from the Astros without getting a single save.

[Tedballgame]

Braiser might as well put it on a tee.

[iortiz]

The Sox could have signed 2 good bullpen guys with the money that idiot Bloom gave Matt Barnes.

Barnes ate his lunch there.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The Sox could have signed 2 good bullpen guys with the money that idiot Bloom gave Matt Barnes.

Well, at the time of the extension Barnes was an all-star reliever. Bloom didn't know that Barnes would soon turn into a pumpkin.

[Tedballgame]

Josh Taylor rehabbing at Portland has a 10.13 ERA there so he is ready to join the Sox pigpen.

[redsoxrules]

Well, at the time of the extension Barnes was an all-star reliever. Bloom didn't know that Barnes would soon turn into a pumpkin.

Barnes was an avg releiver before the short stretch he had. That was a bad deal period

[iortiz]

I think it was the 19th blown save of the season and counting.

[Tedballgame]

Well, at the time of the extension Barnes was an all-star reliever. Bloom didn't know that Barnes would soon turn into a pumpkin.

No need to extend him during the season based on one good 1/2 season.

[iortiz]

Barnes was a mediocre releiver before the short stretch he had. That was a bad deal period

I fixed for u.

[Tedballgame]

Sox lead Majors in walk off losses. They will probably add to that total tonight.

[Maxbialystock]

What's the bet?

Actually, we probably don't need to bet. If the Sox win, I'll be happy and you'll be pissed off. If the Sox lose, you'll be delighted, and I'll be mad.

[iortiz]

Actually, we probably don't need to bet. If the Sox win, I'll be happy and you'll be pissed off. If the Sox lose, you'll be delighted, and I'll be mad.

if you think that we want the Sox lose, you have not understood nothing Sr.

[Maxbialystock]

Actually, we probably don't need to bet. If the Sox win, I'll be happy and you'll be pissed off. If the Sox lose, you'll be delighted, and I'll be mad.

How about this? Loser starts a new thread entitled "I was wrong and _______ was right." And the first post is: "From now on I will always agree with _________."

[a700hitter]

Actually, we probably don't need to bet. If the Sox win, I'll be happy and you'll be pissed off. If the Sox lose, you'll be delighted, and I'll be mad.I never, ever root against the Red Sox, but unlike you, I am not blind to what is going on.

[JDavis76]

I was wondering something similar except that I wonder if Bloom is giving direct orders to Cora to play him in hopes that he does break out so he can look good for making this trade. Cora can't be this useless to keep playing him just about every night

Just a dumb statement.

[a700hitter]

How about this? Loser starts a new thread entitled "I was wrong and _______ was right." And the first post is: "From now on I will always agree with _________."
Sure. It’s bet.

[Jasonbay44]

Hell of an AB by Vazquez

[Maxbialystock]

if you think that we want the Sox lose, you have not understood nothing Sr.

Of course I don't think you want the Sox to lose. But your words sure sound like it. You seek confirmation that the Sox stink.

[iortiz]

What an AB by Vazquez man. Beautiful!

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Devers has seen about 4 pitches tonight and VAZ has seen 30.

[redsoxrules]

Lol bat flip walk by Vaz

[iortiz]

Of course I don't think you want the Sox to lose. But your words sure sound like it. You seek confirmation that the Sox stink.

Naahh All I'm saying is that the BP suck in late innings. It's a fact. Not rocket science.

[Jasonbay44]

Big game for Franchy

[Tedballgame]

Franchy needs to play everyday against RHP.

[iortiz]

Can we PH JBJ?

[a700hitter]

Nice night for Franchy

[Tedballgame]

Oh for a long one by Bobby D.

[Tedballgame]

That was outside.

[Jasonbay44]

And this shit ump calls a pitch a foot outside a strike

[redsoxrules]

Fuck off UMP

[a700hitter]

Come on Bobby touch off a bomb

[redsoxrules]

Someone needs to smack Pete walker

[Tedballgame]

First and third and one out.

[Tedballgame]

JBJ is WORTHLESS!

[a700hitter]

Toronto has a lock down stud for the late innings. That is a huge advantage in close games.

[redsoxrules]

The ump really fucked the Sox. Bobby D was forced to swing at that 1-2 pitch from the bad 1-1 call. Totally changed that AB

[Oscars]

And Verdugo delivers on that exact same fastball JDM can't hit.

Fantastic!!! He's had a rotten season, but not lately, and that just might be one of the biggest hits of the season if the Sox can win this game.


LOL

It's incredible that we only have Brasier to protect a lead. We are talking about a 200 M team here. Incredible.

JBJ has left 7 men on base in this game !!!

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Can we PH JBJ?

Well, their leading RBI guy is still on the bench. I guess having Story pinch hit would ruin his scheduled rest day. Cora always giving his team the best chance to win.

[Maxbialystock]

I never, ever root against the Red Sox, but unlike you, I am not blind to what is going on.

I'm not blind to the Sox situation, but I have fallen prey to the optimism of moonslav. In the particular case of tonight's game, I fully expected Manoah to dominate the Sox as he did in April. So I was delighted and still am that the Sox came back and even took the lead. And they did so with their three best hitters rolling over and playing dead.

[iortiz]

I would have PHed Story for Sanchez and the Arroyo for JBJ but what the hell do I know about baseball.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

JBJ has left 7 men on base in this game !!!

Might want to move him up to the 3 spot.

[redsoxrules]

JBJ is WORTHLESS!

He had 2 nice hustles on fly balls that he almost caught tonight

[iortiz]

Well, their leading RBI guy is still on the bench. I guess having Story pinch hit would ruin his scheduled rest day. Cora always giving his team the best chance to win.

Common sense is not common sense in Boston Red Sox Baseball.

[Maxbialystock]

Well, their leading RBI guy is still on the bench. I guess having Story pinch hit would ruin his scheduled rest day. Cora always giving his team the best chance to win.

Story is 1 for 17 in his last 4 games and struck out 3 times last night.

[iortiz]

he had 2 nice hustles on fly balls that he almost caught tonight

lol

[iortiz]

Story is 1 for 17 in his last 4 games and struck out 3 times last night.
We just needed contact I guess.

[Maxbialystock]

He had 2 nice hustles on fly balls that he almost caught tonight

And he hit the ball hard twice tonight. But his fWAR for the season is -0.5.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Story is 1 for 17 in his last 4 games and struck out 3 times last night.

True, but he's still the SOX leading RBI guy.

[Jasonbay44]

How the fuck is that pitch to Vlad not a strike?

[Maxbialystock]

Strahm just got screwed. Maybe the home plate ump is afraid of Guerrero.

[redsoxrules]

Seriously, Fuck this ump. That was strike 3 on Vladdy

[Maxbialystock]

Great pitch!!! Justice prevails.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

It's good to know that Strahm is vaccinated.

[iortiz]

As I said, this ump is lost or is betting.

[iortiz]

I f my memory recalls well, we have lost tons of opportunities against Toronto in order to win games this year.

[Tedballgame]

Wow, JBJ got to second base.

[redsoxrules]

wow, jbj got to second base.

lol!!

[redsoxrules]

I wonder if Devers will swing at the first pitch here

[iortiz]

Finally Devers took one lol

[Tedballgame]

Send the runners.

[notin]

This is the Sox best chance. They need to score at least one here, as Zimmer, Tapia and Chapman are due up and the rest of this Sox bullpen can’t handle anything else in the Toronto lineup, assuming they can even get those three…

[Tedballgame]

Bases loaded and no outs. Need a crooked number here.

[redsoxrules]

This would be a good time for you to break out JD

[iortiz]

Let's see if slow-bat Martinez can do something here

[Tedballgame]

When was J.D.'s last homer?

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Walking Devers was probably a good move by the Jays.

[iortiz]

Martinez is doing swing for DP lol

[Tedballgame]

What a break!!!!

[Jasonbay44]

Phelps is really struggling. I’ll take it

[redsoxrules]

Thanks Phelps!

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Thank you, Mr Phelps.

[a700hitter]

Whoah! Phelps is so bad that he should be in our pen!

[iortiz]

Thanks God it was a HBP lol. Martinez looked lost AB

[Tedballgame]

Phelps made Robles look like Cy Young.

[redsoxrules]

Need to score at least 2 more here.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Thank you, Mr Phelps.

I guess that 'mission' was too 'impossible.'

[Jasonbay44]

Need at least 2 more runs

[iortiz]

Need to score at least 2 more here.

at very least. Not kidding.

[notin]

Phelps made Robles look like Cy Young.

Yes, he definitely makes Robles look like he’s been dead for 60 years. But just about any hitter does that as well…

[Tedballgame]

What a crap AB by Xander against a ham and egger lefty.

[Jasonbay44]

Are you fucking kidding me Xander?

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Bogey continues to un-produce.

[iortiz]

XB shits the bed as usual in key moments.

[redsoxrules]

Ffs Bogey

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Are you fucking kidding me Xander?

He's been doing it most of the season. Check his RBI.

[Jasonbay44]

Verdugo!!!

[Tedballgame]

Lucky for Xander that Dugo picked him up.

[iortiz]

Thanks Verdugo!

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Dugo contines to produce.

[redsoxrules]

Verdugo saves the day for now

[Tedballgame]

Dugo should be hitting third right now as hot as he is.

[a700hitter]

Verdugo with a big game!

[a700hitter]

Who is warming?

[Maxbialystock]

Wow. Our big three got to the plate 15 freaking times and got 1 hit, 1 walk, 1 HBP, and a GIDP. And, if the Sox lose, it will be blamed on Cora.

Fortunately, Verdugo has an unbelievably hot bat.

Let's see if 3 runs can hold up.

[Tedballgame]

Franchy still had a good swing against a lefty.

[iortiz]

He's been doing it most of the season. Check his RBI.

Check his big clutch moments. He is a disaster.

[Jasonbay44]

Who is warming?

Blue Jays broadcast said no one. Looks like another inning of Strahm

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Wow. Our big three got to the plate 15 freaking times and got 1 hit, 1 walk, 1 HBP, and a GIDP. And, if the Sox lose, it will be blamed on Cora.

Fortunately, Verdugo has an unbelievably hot bat.

Let's see if 3 runs can hold up.

Dugo is actually the 2nd best hitter on this team.

[Maxbialystock]

Who is warming?

If the Sox win, the bet is definitely off. I don't believe in bets and just want the Sox to win one. An unreal game and it ain't over yet.

If the Sox lose, I'll start the thread--serves me right.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Check his big clutch moments. He is a disaster.

You misunderstood my post. We're on the same page. Bogey has a paltry 31 RBI.

[Maxbialystock]

Dugo is actually the 2nd best hitter on this team.

Well, he's definitely second in rbi's.

[redsoxrules]

Big first out

[iortiz]

You misunderstood my post. We're on the same page. Bogey has a paltry 31 RBI.

I was just adding bit more information mate. Yeah, we are on the same page!

[iortiz]

Big first out


one more to go...

[Tedballgame]

Check his big clutch moments. He is a disaster.

Except for his homer off of Cole in last year's WC game. Biggest hit of the game.

[redsoxrules]

Of course the tying run had to come to the plate

[iortiz]

Strahm has to pitch everything down the zone. Everything.

[Tedballgame]

You knew it wasn't going to be easy. Bring in Robles to nail it down.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Except for his homer off of Cole in last year's WC game. Biggest hit of the game.

I believe iortiz and I are referring to this season, so far.

[redsoxrules]

Cordero should had that ball if he played the position well.

[Tedballgame]

Do not let the runner steal second.

[Jasonbay44]

Holy shit this pen is bad

[a700hitter]

Oh come on! Three run lead. You have to close this out.

[Jasonbay44]

Cordero should had that ball if he played the position well.

That was an incredibly tough play

[redsoxrules]

I'm going to lose my mind if they lose this game

[redsoxrules]

That was an incredibly tough play

He was holding the runner when he should have been playing behind him. That would have been am easy catch if he did that