10/6 ALDS Game 2 vs NYY

[Station 13]

How the f*** is this ump in the playoff making calls like this

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Seriously. Kelly is done??? Why. He’s red hot. Leave him in.

 

Cora's the boss. He knows what he's doing. Of course, I'm being sarcastic.

Edited October 7, 2018 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER

[Station 13]

He should understand Tanaka never throw strikes by now.

[Carbo-Diem]

Are bounced balls now being called strikes?

[Tedballgame]

Moreland swings at ball 3 and ball 4.

[Maxbialystock]

Finally. 2 runs is very within strike now we need pinch hitters for the 5-8

 

I don't want pinch hitters for Nunez and Kinsler. I want Devers and Holt to sub for them. Pinch hit for Leon only if someone's on.

[Sox75]

Let me translate....

 

"I could f***ing roll this ball, & the ump would give me the strike."

[redsoxrules]

Moreland has been so bad. Should stick with Pearce

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Moreland swings at ball 3 and ball 4.

 

He, like Leon, is an AO.

[jung]

Earth to Red Sox. If a Tanaka pitch starts at your knees its finishing at your shoe tops, at best.

 

Wonder if Price would ever point to himself and say "my fault" after a blast as Tanaka just did.

[Station 13]

Tanaka doesn't throw strikes.

[a700hitter]

If we swing at those pitches that Mitch just swung at, we have no chance. I'd be tempted to put Devers in Moreland's spot in the order and move Nunez to 1B.

[Station 13]

Moreland swings at ball 3 and ball 4.

 

He might be rung up on a ball that hits him.

[Jasonbay44]

These bottom of the order guys NEED to stop swinging at pitches way out of the zone when ahead in the count. Come on

[Maxbialystock]

OK, OK. Good no-sub for Nunez.

[Tedballgame]

Kinsler is due to homer.

[OH FOY]

Lets see what Kinsler got, the Texas Rangers Kinsler?

[Sox75]

He hasn't lost control. The ump inexplicably did not give him a couple of pitches 3 inches low.

 

Maybe he can read Japanese lips?

[redsoxrules]

Put holt in the game ffs

[Station 13]

There should be a pitch clock.

[Tedballgame]

Kinsler strikes out again on a ball not even close to a strike.

[Slasher9]

Ok. It’s a start.

[OH FOY]

Those were the days my friend, this isn't Kinsler of 10 years ago.

[d-money]

Good for one run. That won’t get the job done.

[Station 13]

Kinsler is s***.

[d-money]

Our pitchers will have to throw zeros because this offense looks pathetic.

[notin]

Anyone still wish Kelly was off the postseason roster?

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Moreland has been so bad. Should stick with Pearce

 

I agree and Holt should have started at 2nd base. Kinsler is like Leon. Great defense but offensively challenged.

[Sox75]

Time to inject us some Holt, Pearce, & Devers

[jung]

The Yankees only have a 3 run lead. Leon gets partial credit for Price's debacle, but also partial credit for Kelly's sterling 2 innings in relief. Leaving Leon in is mild insurance the Sox bullpen can keep it close. I seriously doubt a pinch hitter in the 3d would have made a difference. Tanaka is working our guys over pretty good. So far I think Cora is managing this game just fine.

 

I am OK with Sandy staying in up to the 6th. If we are still down 3 or more at that point, Sandy needs to come out.