9/18 @ Baltimore

[Thunder]

"Why the hell not?" Mojo

 

 

RHP Doug Fister (5-8, 4.40) vs RHP Dylan Bundy (13-9, 4.03)

 

 

Fister? I barely know her! Orioles suck more than a sorority girl at her hazing. Win. Dance. Repeat.

[Maxbialystock]

I give us the edge in pitching but am nervous about the hitting if Betts can't play. Just one guy, but Nunez also out and Pedey is 0 for his last 12. Nice to know Kimbrel and Reed should both be available tonight.

 

I think we need to win 2 of 3 to maintain that 3 game lead over the Yankees, and also think the team can do it. Both teams are 7-3 in their last 10 games. Orioles are struggling these days, but they have been a pain all year.

[TylerD]

Sucks that Betts might not play today but I still think we have the edge with Fister pitching. Fister's last outing wasn't the greatest but he has definitely been solid since the All Star break.

[TylerD]

And on that note the Yankees who are right behind us open a Series against the Twins who have been playing some fantastic baseball. Hopefully they can help us out a bit.

[Slasher9]

YES! 2 weeks at college and thunder with the blow job jokes.

that's a WIN.

[a700hitter]

YES! 2 weeks at college and thunder with the blow job jokes.

that's a WIN.

He is on a slippery slope.

[Thunder]

YES! 2 weeks at college and thunder with the blow job jokes.

that's a WIN.

 

I'm pretty proud of myself.

[illinoisredsox]

And on that note the Yankees who are right behind us open a Series against the Twins who have been playing some fantastic baseball. Hopefully they can help us out a bit.

 

This. The Twins actually have something to play for.

 

The O's basically bent over for the Yankees this past weekend. Showalter did everything he could to lose all 4. He bumped Bundy from his start yesterday (which would have been on normal rest) to today and started Jimenez instead. He intentionally walked Judge yesterday in the 9th, putting the tying run on base and bringing the winning run to the plate in the person of Sanchez. Unfortunately for his plans, Jimenez and Britton didn't cooperate. Wonder how much his playoff share from the Yanks will be.

 

Of course, he will manage the next 3 like it's game 7 of the World Series.

[TylerD]

This. The Twins actually have something to play for.

 

The O's basically bent over for the Yankees this past weekend. Showalter did everything he could to lose all 4. He bumped Bundy from his start yesterday (which would have been on normal rest) to today and started Jimenez instead. He intentionally walked Judge yesterday in the 9th, putting the tying run on base and bringing the winning run to the plate in the person of Sanchez. Unfortunately for his plans, Jimenez and Britton didn't cooperate. Wonder how much his playoff share from the Yanks will be.

 

Of course, he will manage the next 3 like it's game 7 of the World Series.

 

It's going to be a crazy series as both teams have something to play for. The Yankees are trying desperately to win the division right now so the Sox can't slow down. Minnesota obviously has to keep winning with the Angels only 2 games behind them. Should be a close series between the two. Best thing the Sox can do is focus on themselves and get another win.

[Kimmi]

This. The Twins actually have something to play for.

 

The O's basically bent over for the Yankees this past weekend. Showalter did everything he could to lose all 4. He bumped Bundy from his start yesterday (which would have been on normal rest) to today and started Jimenez instead. He intentionally walked Judge yesterday in the 9th, putting the tying run on base and bringing the winning run to the plate in the person of Sanchez. Unfortunately for his plans, Jimenez and Britton didn't cooperate. Wonder how much his playoff share from the Yanks will be.

 

Of course, he will manage the next 3 like it's game 7 of the World Series.

 

I can't stand Showalter. I can't believe he put the tying run on base to face Sanchez. Even Britton was not pleased with that call.

 

At any rate, I'm sick of losing to the Os. We can officially eliminate them from the division race with a win tonight.

 

Get it done boys!

[a700hitter]

This. The Twins actually have something to play for.

 

The O's basically bent over for the Yankees this past weekend. Showalter did everything he could to lose all 4. He bumped Bundy from his start yesterday (which would have been on normal rest) to today and started Jimenez instead. He intentionally walked Judge yesterday in the 9th, putting the tying run on base and bringing the winning run to the plate in the person of Sanchez. Unfortunately for his plans, Jimenez and Britton didn't cooperate. Wonder how much his playoff share from the Yanks will be.

 

Of course, he will manage the next 3 like it's game 7 of the World Series.

I couldn't believe my eyes when he intentionally walked Judge as the tying run to pitch to an equally dangerous power hitter in Sanchez. The announcers didn't even know what to say. And I am pissed that Bundy got pushed back.

[a700hitter]

Here is the Red Sox' lineup with Doug Fister on the mound:

 

1. Xander Bogaerts SS

2. Dustin Pedroia 2B

3. Andrew Benintendi LF

4. Mookie Betts RF

5. Mitch Moreland 1B

6. Christian Vazquez DH

7. Rafael Devers 3B

8. Sandy Leon C

9. Jackie Bradley Jr. CF

 

Good news that Betts is back in the lineup. Interesting that Vasquez is DHing

[Maxbialystock]

Here is the Red Sox' lineup with Doug Fister on the mound:

 

1. Xander Bogaerts SS

2. Dustin Pedroia 2B

3. Andrew Benintendi LF

4. Mookie Betts RF

5. Mitch Moreland 1B

6. Christian Vazquez DH

7. Rafael Devers 3B

8. Sandy Leon C

9. Jackie Bradley Jr. CF

 

Good news that Betts is back in the lineup. Interesting that Vasquez is DHing

 

Love Pedey at 2b and Betts back in RF. Vazquez at DH also good with Swihart to back up Leon.

[a700hitter]

Love Pedey at 2b and Betts back in RF. Vazquez at DH also good with Swihart to back up Leon.

Vasquez at DH highlights how useless Young has been. I would have opted to go with Davis at DH.

[Maxbialystock]

Abysmal top of the 1st.

[d-money]

That was too easy. Every game counts which is why it was upsetting losing yesterday's game.

[Station 13]

Does this team works the count anymore?

[Maxbialystock]

Vasquez at DH highlights how useless Young has been. I would have opted to go with Davis at DH.

 

Davis to me is a pinch runner and back up outfielder. DH only if desperate.

[a700hitter]

Who is in the booth with OB tonight?

[d-money]

Fister has to throw strikes

[Maxbialystock]

Crappy defense. Again. No way runner gets to 3b if Beni fields that cleanly.

[d-money]

Amazing how the orioles just get up for us. Sox are gonna have to bring it in this series otherwise things will start to look dicey.

[Station 13]

Lackbuster play by our left fielder. Edited September 18, 2017 by Station 13

[d-money]

Yankees will beat up on the twinkies

[Maxbialystock]

Except for Beckham, Orioles swinging early and often.

[Station 13]

Except for Beckham, Orioles swinging early and often.

 

And Fister is throwing some in the wheelhouse.

[Maxbialystock]

Betts again passes on good pitches to go after slider down and way away.

[Station 13]

This team looks as if they have checked out.

[a700hitter]

At least they are not managed by Gardenhire who always overmanaged against the Yankees and found a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

[Maxbialystock]

Sox are getting pitches to hit but just can't hit them.