August 20th vs. The New York Yankees

[Maxbialystock]

Nicely done, Porcello! Love it.

[Maxbialystock]

Leon is slow as molasses and his throw to 2b these days ain't what it was earlier. But he is way better than Vazquez at stopping--often catching--pitches in the dirt. My guess is he frames pitches better too, but I can't be sure.

[Maxbialystock]

I could be wrong, but I think Yankees step out of the box way more than our guys.

 

For shame, Holt! Don't you know you're a worthless piece of crap? Now start acting lack one and cut out that single bs.

[Maxbialystock]

Have we collectively decided yet whether Holt was going to 2b in the 9th last night because the hit and run was on? It was a 2-0 count, ideal for the hit and run, but the pitch turned out to be outside and perfect for a throw to 2b.

[Maxbialystock]

Bad swing, Betts. That fastball was very hittable.

[Maxbialystock]

Now the announcers are raving about that catch when in actuality he simply misjudged it.

[Jasonbay44]

I could be wrong, but I think Yankees step out of the box way more than our guys.

 

For shame, Holt! Don't you know you're a worthless piece of crap? Now start acting lack one and cut out that single bs.

 

Hell yeah! Go Holt! He got a solid single to raise that average up to .198! I think his OPS is over .500 now too! His negative WAR effects the game in so many ways

[d-money]

Offense not getting the job done thus far.

[Maxbialystock]

Hell yeah! Go Holt! He got a solid single to raise that average up to .198! I think his OPS is over .500 now too! His negative WAR effects the game in so many ways

 

Mostly agree, but would point out that Betts is hitless today, as is Devers. HanRam has left 3 on and Devers 2. Holt has been on the bench lately, but his start today has not adversely affected the Sox.

[Maxbialystock]

Outstanding six innings by Porcello. Who woulda thunk? Now let's see what the bullpen can do although Farrell might be tempted to leave him in to start the 7th.

[Station 13]

Good start by Porcello again.

[d-money]

Score runs plz!!

[d-money]

Outstanding six innings by Porcello. Who woulda thunk? Now let's see what the bullpen can do although Farrell might be tempted to leave him in to start the 7th.

 

He has 103 pitches. I got a feeling he will be back for the 7th.

[Jasonbay44]

Mostly agree, but would point out that Betts is hitless today, as is Devers. HanRam has left 3 on and Devers 2. Holt has been on the bench lately, but his start today has not adversely affected the Sox.

Devers, Betts and Hanley have at least made a positive impact this year, especially Devers and Betts (even with a down year). Holt has looked lost at the plate, bad defensively and I'm not sure he's ever going to be the same player.

[Jasonbay44]

What will probably go down is: Farrell will send out Porcello, he'll give up a bomb, we'll bitch at how dumb it was, then he'll remove him.

[Jasonbay44]

JBJ coming up clutch today

[OH FOY]

He's been a very good 2 out hitter this year, nobody notices it.

[Maxbialystock]

That's 3 rbi's from JBJ batting 9th and 0 rbi's for everyone else (who had their chances).

[d-money]

Let's go sox!!! Come on!

[MADSTORK]

Some of the worst umpiring, calling balls and strikes I've seen in sometime. Bad on both sides. This guy sucks. Same location, one is a ball the other a strike...

[Maxbialystock]

Devers, Betts and Hanley have at least made a positive impact this year, especially Devers and Betts (even with a down year). Holt has looked lost at the plate, bad defensively and I'm not sure he's ever going to be the same player.

 

I don't think he has looked bad defensively and would take him at 2b over Nunez any day--except for his hitting of course. His contribution to the team is that right now, with Pedroia out, Holt is our only backup at 2b, SS, and 3b. This is partly because Farrell is carrying 13 pitchers (8 relievers).

[Maxbialystock]

3-0 count. This is of course Farrell's fault because he sent Workman out there.

[Maxbialystock]

Love it! Harmless fly for Workman's first out. 8 to go.

[Northern Star]

I'd be OK with the Sox going 19-143 so long as the 19 were all against the Yankees.

[Maxbialystock]

I'll tell you what Bradley's problem is. He has such a great sense of where the ball is going he makes semi-hard plays look ridiculously easy.

[OH FOY]

LOVE me some Workman!

[Maxbialystock]

Great inning, Workman! Six out to go. It would be nice to see him back for the 8th inning given the issues with just about everyone else except Kimbrel.

[d-money]

Nice inning by workman! Another extra run would be nice.

[Northern Star]

The Safety Dance - Men Without Hats

[TylerD]

Porcello was awesome.