5/26 SOX @ Houston

[vegasbob]

When batting, how is it that catchers do not pick up the spin on a breaking ball when it's out of the pitchers hand. Vaz chases the same unhittable pitch twice.

[TylerD]

When batting, how is it that catchers do not pick up the spin on a breaking ball when it's out of the pitchers hand. Vaz chases the same unhittable pitch twice.

 

Something about Houston pitchers brings out the worst in this team.

[OH FOY]

Tying run up to the plate. Be careful.

[vegasbob]

Walking Kemp tells you a lot. Guess it was so he could challenge Bregman

[OH FOY]

This guy scares me against Barnes. Brantley.

[OH FOY]

Yanks tied it up.

[jung]

The ump giveth and the ump taketh away.

[vegasbob]

Barnes, what can you say ?

[jung]

Barnes, what can you say ?

 

He got out of it. Thats about all you can say.

[OH FOY]

Good at bat.

[OH FOY]

Take 3rd. ha

[OH FOY]

Walks are killers.

[jung]

Valdez should be sent down immediately. Not even allowed to shower. Disrobed and sent down. First for walking JBJ and then allowing him to 2nd.....wait....3rd!

 

As many strange series as these two teams have played against each other, this one takes the cake.

[OH FOY]

Run without a hit, that's how you win games.

[vegasbob]

Great extra run pickup from the bottom of the lineup. It continues to make a huge difference when 7-8-9 contribute.

[vegasbob]

From now on, I'm referring to Andrew B simply as Pops, as in continually pops out.

[OH FOY]

When JBJ is not pressing, he's a very smart baseball player.

[vegasbob]

If successful today, Walden will have pitched 50% more innings than Matt Barnes, never lost a game, credited with 6 wins, has a better stat line.

[OH FOY]

Nice win!

Lets get this Hockey going. GO BRUINS!

[TylerD]

Needed that win!!!! E Rod was awesome same with the bullpen!

[Bellhorn04]

The Red Sox have had some very good luck against Verlander over the years, beating him in games where he pitched well.

[Bellhorn04]

From now on, I'm referring to Andrew B simply as Pops, as in continually pops out.

 

Boston Pops then.

[Maxbialystock]

Big win. Plus in retrospect all 3 games were close.

[Jasonbay44]

Beating Verlander on the road is extremely tough task, impressive win today

[OH FOY]

JBJ was involved in 2 runs without the benefit of a hit. That's productive, without the stats. Its all about runs.

[moonslav59]

Big win. Plus in retrospect all 3 games were close.

 

We outscored them in the series.

 

Just got back from the game.

 

Devers had a nice homer to CF.

 

ERod got the job done, even though it looked like he wasn't at his best.

 

The play Nunez made to home sucked. It looked like he took his time and then threw poorly. Also, has Vaz ever held onto a throw to the plate this year? I'm sure he has, but all I remember are his drops. (Nice pick off at 1B, later.)

 

Pearce hit the ball hard a few times but only had one hit.

 

Niced to see Barnes bounce back.

 

Good win.

[Bellhorn04]

E-rod vs Verlander

 

In the words of John Lennon "all we are saying is give Pearce a chance."

 

The other Song of the Day for this game thread would be:

 

Jimi Hendrix - If 6 Was 9

[Bellhorn04]

Copied from the end of last night's game thread:

 

 

Verlander vs ERod today should be interesting. The Yanks go with German vs the only real pitcher the Royals have in Duffy. The Rays throw an opener against Bauer. It’s at least lining up on paper to be a good day for the Bombers!

 

It's a funny old game, Jacks.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Good win and very good 6 innings by E-rod. Having a rookie catcher catching Verlander helped the SOX. As did Houston having their two best hitters absent, but that's the way the ball bounces. Hopefully, WTF CORA allows Devers to remain in the 3rd spot. Sox still missing a lead-off batter. Lastly, it was encouraging to see Pearce hit the ball hard today.

[Bellhorn04]

We outscored them in the series.

 

Just got back from the game.

 

Devers had a nice homer to CF.

 

ERod got the job done, even though it looked like he wasn't at his best.

 

The play Nunez made to home sucked. It looked like he took his time and then threw poorly. Also, has Vaz ever held onto a throw to the plate this year? I'm sure he has, but all I remember are his drops. (Nice pick off at 1B, later.)

 

Pearce hit the ball hard a few times but only had one hit.

 

Niced to see Barnes bounce back.

 

Good win.

 

Good job going to all 3 games.