My reaction too until I saw Gil serve up similar pitches to get Sox hitters out. I do not think the Sox are good at hitting fastballs over 95 mph. And that's what Bello was throwing at the Yankees, who sent them back faster than they came in. Both Gil and Bello were throwing heat at about 97 mph.
Note: fastball in the the geometric center of the strike zone--swing and a miss by Devers for the K.
Kind of a sad coincidence that Bogaerts injured his shoulder , while playing 2B, in a similar manner to Story, diving for a ground ball. Injury not as serious as Trevor's but still debilitating
Long interview with Casas. When I see these long interviews, which continue whatever the action is on the field, I assume the announcers basically have nothing to say.
Gil Man is only one year older than Bello.
6 K's in a row for Judge. Probably needs more sugar cubes.
Bello seems to be settling down. Those were excellent pitches to K Judge for the 2d time.
Sure hope the Sox can bring these two home before Devers comes to bat.
I have 2 theories about him which anyone can feel free to shoot down. The first is that opposing pitchers focus better and throw better stuff when men are on base and Devers is at the plate. The other is that he loves, absolutely loves to swing at breaking balls because he knows he's pretty good at it. At the same time, he does not like to swing at heat, especially good heat--but almost any heat will do. So the way to pitch to him is throw heat for strikes and curves outside (especially below) the zone.
O'Neill K's to end the 3d with 2 on and Devers in the on deck circle, grateful.