9/4 toronto in beantown

[Station 13]

Every pitcher that doesn't throw in to Betts gets a raise for being smart.

[Maxbialystock]

Look at that. Beni works him for a walk, and think one thing that helped him was fouling that first pitch, signalling he was going to be aggressive.

[jacksonianmarch]

Every pitcher that doesn't throw in to Betts gets a raise for being smart.

 

He hasn't adjusted. He is a dead red hitter who loves the ball on the inside part of the plate

[OH FOY]

The Sox taking the 1st Pitch is in every Scouting Report throughout the Majors.

[Maxbialystock]

There is no Sox pitcher who can do what Happ just did. Threw 5 straight pitches--2 fast balls, 2 sliders, and a changeup--to the same general spot, low and away from a righty batter. That, Kimmi and gentlemen, is what I call a professional MLB pitcher. He can do it because he is confident in his control of all three pitches as Porcello so clearly is not. Firster might be able to do that, but I sure haven't seen it. And forget the bullpen except Reed, who might be able to do it. Our ace Sale absolutely could never do what Happ just do. Never.

[TylerD]

Xander tried everything he could there. Porcello needs to settle down. He's gonna be gone before the 3rd even starts.

[Maxbialystock]

One pitch was not a strike to Nunez he had to protect the outside. Happ knew Ump stinks so he kept it there. It was the 2nd pitch.

 

Happ don't know jack this early in the game. He pitches like that because it works. I will readily agree that strike called greatly benefitted Happ and put Nunez in a whole--and that Nunez then had to swing defensively. That's why I commended him for getting Happ to 10 pitches. Tough at bat.

[Northern Star]

Alright Porcello let's see what ugot!

 

Thanks, Rick.

[Maxbialystock]

Look at that. 3 straight Porcello pitches all in the same great spot, low and away. Nothing would make me happier than to eat my words. I also like the high fastball.

 

And he got him on a slider low in the zone!!!! Way to go, Porcello. Maybe you can pitch.

 

What why in the wide, wide world of sports did it take so long?

[Northern Star]

If we choke to the f***ing Jays I'll break my tv.

 

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[TylerD]

There is no Sox pitcher who can do what Happ just did. Threw 5 straight pitches--2 fast balls, 2 sliders, and a changeup--to the same general spot, low and away from a righty batter. That, Kimmi and gentlemen, is what I call a professional MLB pitcher. He can do it because he is confident in his control of all three pitches as Porcello so clearly is not. Firster might be able to do that, but I sure haven't seen it. And forget the bullpen except Reed, who might be able to do it. Our ace Sale absolutely could never do what Happ just do. Never.

Fister I believe could but doubt he will change anything especially how well he is pitching. Until the All Star break I would have said I dot give a s*** if Sale could pitch like that because he is among the best in the league. However lately I'm not sure anymore as it seems players more and more are starting to figure him out.

 

With that being said a nasty strikeout for Rick there.

[OH FOY]

Umps are creatures of habits. They hardly change their strike zones during games.

[Northern Star]

The more you see of Porcello, the more unfathomable the Cy Young becomes.

[Northern Star]

And with the 3 run bomb in the books, that's game. Might as well turn off your tvs. This anemic lineup isn't overcoming this.

[Maxbialystock]

Who is that masked man. Talk about cool as a cucumber. He did not get sucked in by the low stuff, but then he also had to swing at a low fast ball and hammered it. What a great at bat!!!

[d-money]

I said this team would choke and I might be right. It's pathetic how this team's playing

[Northern Star]

and while you're at it, hit the panic button.

[Maxbialystock]

Maybe a little more rest for Bogie, who looks awfully tired and weak out there. Three more days to get his energy back? A week? His health is important you know.

[S5Dewey]

Jeez...This is a tough crowd. can we at least wait until the game is 2/3 over before we start waving white flags?

[Maxbialystock]

and while you're at it, hit the panic button.

 

Hell, I already did. I'm just not ready to give up.

[TylerD]

For god sakes take advantage of this.

[Station 13]

Bogaerts is useless.

[Maxbialystock]

One mistake Happ is making this inning--he is not getting that easy first strike.

[TylerD]

Bases loaded boys and girls.

[Station 13]

Who is in the booth?

[Maxbialystock]

Brilliant swinging bunt by Vazquez to get Happ to make that bad throw! Team baseball at its best.

[TylerD]

Clutch!

[Maxbialystock]

Nunez!!!!

[TylerD]

Well it's a start. offensively we came alive. Hopefully Porcello settles the hell down now and gives us a chance.

[Maxbialystock]

Unfortunately, Marrero and Betts both took my advice and swung at the first pitch for easy outs.