6/15 @ Baltimorioles

[jung]

At least no Porcello's today but got to wonder where Sale's dominance goes . Just not sure why he has trouble reorganizing himself and getting it under control. I have a mental image of a Verlander type pissing on your shoe and telling you , it's raining. Don't see that with Chris, except for the time he buckled Machado's knees for the 2018 WS final out.

 

That much is true and I have also noticed. But hard to call THIS one of those instances. When Sale actually blows up...he really blows up. There is no recovering after the opponent gets two runs. Its more like the opponent knocks him entirely out of the game with a 4 run splurge and Sale completely incapable of ending the inning.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Jim Dandy is one strong mutha.

[TylerD]

That much is true and I have also noticed. But hard to call THIS one of those instances. When Sale actually blows up...he really blows up. There is no recovering after the opponent gets two runs. Its more like the opponent knocks him entirely out of the game with a 4 run splurge and Sale completely incapable of ending the inning.

 

I’ve noticed that too. It is very rare Sale has a bad game or inning but I agree when it happens it’s ugly. With that said ever since Sales ugly start to the season he has been rock solid. And has been rock solid today. Even wit that inning he has still deliver 6 strong innings. His ERA is 3.5 which is amazing considering that brutal start he had.

[vegasbob]

Jim Dandy is one strong mutha.

 

Wouldn't want to arm wrestle him. He may have a wicked wrist shot on the ice too

[vegasbob]

I’ve noticed that too. It is very rare Sale has a bad game or inning but I agree when it happens it’s ugly. With that said ever since Sales ugly start to the season he has been rock solid. And has been rock solid today. Even wit that inning he has still deliver 6 strong innings. His ERA is 3.5 which is amazing considering that brutal start he had.

 

Definitely not knocking him, just noticing that quirk of how a little trouble sometimes boils over, making Chris lose his focus. More likely, it is Leon who is making all the bad pitch calls.

Edited June 15, 2019 by vegasbob

[oldtimer]

Still hoping for Mookie to show something. He is definitely in a slump and is in danger of have his BA sag into the 250's When it goes bad for a guy it can get to his head.

[d-money]

Come on Walden.

[Station 13]

Mancini chases anything and I'm shock each and everytime they feed him middle or inside. That's how he hit.

[moonslav59]

12 Ks and 1 BB in 7 IP. Nice job Sale & Walden.

[YastrzemskI]

Wouldn't want to arm wrestle him. He may have a wicked wrist shot on the ice too

 

Naaa... the wrist shot is mostly about technique.

[vegasbob]

Walden gets his 3 outs on 13 pitches, saving himself for another outing possibly Sunday. Unlike the 25 and 35 pitch efforts by some other unnamed members of the pen who throw lots of breaking balls.

[Oscars]

Sox again struggling with RISP , going 1 for 9 so far ....

[d-money]

Here comes matty barnes.

[vegasbob]

Sox again struggling with RISP , going 1 for 9 so far ....

 

Should a solo HR be considered an RISP ? How about when a runner goes first to home on a double or triple. ? What if the hitter gets a hit, but the runner gets thrown out at home. Is it still counted as a positive RISP. ?

[vegasbob]

Walden gets his 3 outs on 13 pitches, saving himself for another outing possibly Sunday. Unlike the 25 and 35 pitch efforts by some other unnamed members of the pen who throw lots of breaking balls.

 

Now up to 22 pitches to get 2 outs, 2 WP's and a walk. A Porcello and they would be behind. Tell me again why I should feel ok with Barnes ?

 

If a starter pitched at this pace, he would be a 4 inning thrower

[YastrzemskI]

Watching this pen pitch has taken a few years off my life this season.

[Station 13]

The Oreos should lose all their remaining games as long as Chris Davis is on the team.

[jung]

I don't think Davis could time a curve if you gave him 100 swings and he does not seem willing to even swing at a FB. Never seen a guy with his reputation so caught in the middle with another 3+ years of misery for the O's ahead.

[vegasbob]

I don't think Davis could time a curve if you gave him 100 swings and he does not seem willing to even swing at a FB. Never seen a guy with his reputation so caught in the middle with another 3+ years of misery for the O's ahead.

 

If it wasn't for Sandoval and Crawford, Chris Davis would be in the Hall of Shame

[vegasbob]

I know, don't make the first or last out of an inning trying for 3B

[moonslav59]

12 Ks and 1 BB in 7 IP. Nice job Sale & Walden.

 

Now, 15Ks and 2 BBs after 8.

[vegasbob]

Bogey, once again

[vegasbob]

Really bad baseball, O's. No heart or talent

[YastrzemskI]

If you are the owner of the Orioles how can you watch this? Good grief.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

With the money owed Chris Davis, the O's can't even buy a break.

[Jasonbay44]

The Orioles are really f***ing bad

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

If you are the owner of the Orioles how can you watch this? Good grief.

 

 

Over 30,000 today, although I'm sure half are SOX fans.

[YastrzemskI]

Excellent effort by Chavis there! Say what you want but the kid gives us good effort every game.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

If you really like baseball, you can't dislike MC Hammer.

[Jasonbay44]

I don't think Davis could time a curve if you gave him 100 swings and he does not seem willing to even swing at a FB. Never seen a guy with his reputation so caught in the middle with another 3+ years of misery for the O's ahead.

 

Luckily the Orioles structured his contract Bobby Bonillla style and he'll be paid until 2037