4/19 vs White Sox

[iortiz]

Should be interesting to see who comes out of the AL West. Seattle won't play this well forever. A's are starting to look like the team we thought they would be after the slow start. Don't count the Astros out yet; they are a little banged up right now. Is this the year the Angels finally make the playoffs?

 

IMO LAA will finally make the POs. It's now or never.

 

yeah, it's not clear who could be that team this year in the AL. For now, unlikely last year, the Sox are at least in the mix (and more) which is all I ask for this team.

[iortiz]

Usually, all teams have some weaknesses in their make-up, but LA doesn't appear to have any. If that team stays fairly healthy they will be an immovable object.

 

 

Under Friedman's management, LAD have been awesome. Always contending. Already a ring and some WS appearance. I wanted Friedman in Boston. Some say that Bloom is even better. Have to see. Dodgers have a bright future for at least the rest of the decade. Plenty of money and great management.

[TylerD]

Devers is a delight to watch at the plate. He should wear a 'warning sign' on his jersey.

 

Lol I like it

[Maxbialystock]

Another infield single for the White Sox while Devers tried to find the ball in his glove.

[Maxbialystock]

Under Friedman's management, LAD have been awesome. Always contending. Already a ring and some WS appearance. I wanted Friedman in Boston. Some say that Bloom is even better. Have to see. Dodgers have a bright future for at least the rest of the decade. Plenty of money and great management.

 

Friedman right now is the best in MLB.

[mvp 78]

This is Nate's longest outing (number of pitches) since prior to the 2018 WS. Edited April 19, 2021 by mvp 78

[Maxbialystock]

This is Nate's longest outing since prior to the 2018 WS.

 

Tough at bat by Anderson because Eovaldi is throwing some good pitches.

[Maxbialystock]

And now the single and a change of pitchers.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Damn, I was hoping EO would go 7 just because it could be said that a RED SOX starter did go 7 once this year.

[mvp 78]

Is this the first time Whitlock has come in with runners on?

[Bellhorn04]

Damn, I was hoping EO would go 7 just because it could be said that a RED SOX starter did go 7 once this year.

 

Eovaldi went 7 innings on April 7. Fixed.

[illinoisredsox]

Tough at bat by Anderson because Eovaldi is throwing some good pitches.

 

White Sox have a bunch of guys who are old school make contact types. It’s refreshing to see.

 

I’m stuck with the Chicago broadcast; when Eovaldi struck out Madrigal, they said it was only the second time he had struck out all year and even more impressive, it was only the second swing and miss he had had all year (and as a foul tip, it wasn’t even a clean swing and miss).

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Eovaldi went 7 innings on April 7. Fixed.

 

Good to know. He has been darn consistent so far this year. Kudos to EO.

[Thunder]

IMO LAA will finally make the POs. It's now or never.

 

yeah, it's not clear who could be that team this year in the AL. For now, unlikely last year, the Sox are at least in the mix (and more) which is all I ask for this team.

 

Agreed. On both accounts

[TylerD]

Is this the first time Whitlock has come in with runners on?

 

I believe so yes. We use him so sparingly. He could end up being like a Joe Kelly. A weapon that we can use at any time!

[Thunder]

Position player pitching!!!

[Maxbialystock]

This guy Mercedes has given up a walk, a double, a single, a stolen base--and could still get a shut out inning.

 

Or not.

[Thunder]

Is 7 runs enough insurance or nah?

[mvp 78]

Position player pitching!!!

 

Hate to see it.

[Maxbialystock]

Position player pitching!!!

 

Thanks. As always, I have the sound off.

[illinoisredsox]

This guy Mercedes has given up a walk, a double, a single, a stolen base--and could still get a shut out inning.

 

Or not.

 

Stolen base helped him; Dalbec’s rocket isn’t a DP without it.

[mvp 78]

It took Whitlock only 14 pitches to get 5 outs.

[mvp 78]

Doubling up on the position players pitching. ChiSox really were done after the first inning.

[TylerD]

It took Whitlock only 14 pitches to get 5 outs.

 

He’s Joe Kelly on steroids.

[mvp 78]

@ChrisCotillo

Mendick's last pitch registered at 40 mph.

[illinoisredsox]

@ChrisCotillo

Mendick's last pitch registered at 40 mph.

 

Steve Stone on the White Sox broadcast quipped “yeah, if it was 39, it wouldn’t have made it”.

[TylerD]

A thorough fart hole kicking!!!!!

 

That’s ass but politely.

[moonslav59]

Now, that was sweet.

[moonslav59]

Stolen base helped him; Dalbec’s rocket isn’t a DP without it.

 

Dalbec is getting no luck at all.

 

The only Sox hitter without a hit. (He did get a BB.)

 

Speaking of on base, today...

Devers 4 for 5

Verdugo 4 for 6

JD, Vaz & Cordero 3 for 5

Marwin 2 for 5

Renfroe 2 for 4

Kike 2 for 6

Dalbec 1 for 5

 

2 to 5 hitters: 14 for 21

[TylerD]

Dalbec is getting no luck at all.

 

The only Sox hitter without a hit. (He did get a BB.)

 

Speaking of on base, today...

Devers 4 for 5

Verdugo 4 for 6

JD, Vaz & Cordero 3 for 5

Marwin 2 for 5

Renfroe 2 for 4

Kike 2 for 6

Dalbec 1 for 5

 

2 to 5 hitters: 14 for 21

Ya it happens. Still like the kid. He will get it going.