Game Day Thread 05.05.21 - Tigers (Mize) @ Red Sox (Perez)

[TylerD]

IMO Not at all. The advantage is for the away team all the way if they score first which is very likely.

 

I just couldn’t take the long innings. I’m still happy for this change.

[illinoisredsox]

Whattalotta. Soto struck Bogie out except that the ump took away two great strikes.

 

Yep, and then Bogie hit the ball a little too well.

[illinoisredsox]

You apparently never took a logic course. You claim the away team is "very likely" to score from 2d, but not the home team even though both teams face the exact same situation.

 

Exactly; the only advantage the away team would have is that in theory, they can use their closer to finish things up if they score. But that’s no different than the old rules.

[Maxbialystock]

I just couldn’t take the long innings. I’m still happy for this change.

 

As am I. These complaints are entirely because the Sox are losing to the Tigers after tying it up in the 8th.

 

Who knew that New England is actually whine country?

[moonslav59]

So, it comes down to Bobby Dee.

[SoxHop]

Tigers are programmed to lose.

 

They just have that look to them.

[Maxbialystock]

"Losing to the Tigers" is not the same as "lost to the Tigers."

 

Go Sox!!!

[Maxbialystock]

Another Tigers strike called a ball.

[SoxHop]

Effin Dalbec.....

 

Come one Bobby,

[moonslav59]

Can you say "snake bitten?"

[Maxbialystock]

Good for Dalbec. Maybe there is hope even though it was an out.

[moonslav59]

Kike of bust.

[Maxbialystock]

Can you say "snake bitten?"

 

Meh. Both balls could have been called strikes.

[iortiz]

You apparently never took a logic course. You claim the away team is "very likely" to score from 2d, but not the home team even though both teams face the exact same situation.

 

Psychologically is a different situation when you take the lead first. When you are down, IMO the pressure is way more higher when you are AB, and if the lead is for more than 2 runs it increases exponentially.

[moonslav59]

Meh. Both balls could have been called strikes.

 

That's not what I was talking about.

[SoxHop]

O ..... Gosh ......damn

[TylerD]

My theory of “if we score 5 we win” seems to be failing lately. It did against Texas twice and now tonight. Pitching needs to be better. End of story.

[Maxbialystock]

Now that was snake bit. Fast ball in the heart of the plate, and no swing by Renfroe.

 

The whiners from the lovely vineyards of the Red Sox Nation can now take over this thread.

[moonslav59]

My theory of “if we score 5 we win” seems to be failing lately. It did against Texas twice and now tonight. Pitching needs to be better. End of story.

 

Scoring 5 before the 10th is the key.

[Maxbialystock]

That's not what I was talking about.

 

My mistake.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Another Tigers strike called a ball.

 

 

I thought Leslie Nielsen was dead.

[moonslav59]

Now that was snake bit. Fast ball in the heart of the plate, and no swing by Renfroe.

 

The whiners from the lovely vineyards of the Red Sox Nation can now take over this thread.

 

My "snake bitten" comment was about the hard hit outs we made.

[illinoisredsox]

My theory of “if we score 5 we win” seems to be failing lately. It did against Texas twice and now tonight. Pitching needs to be better. End of story.

 

Pitching gave up 3 runs in regulation. Overall, it was fine. Whitlock didn’t have it tonight. Whether it was the moment or it was just a bad night remains to be seen.

[d-money]

Terrible L!!!! They better win tomorrow.

[moonslav59]

The last few losses hurt, but I'm still thrilled with our season, to date.

 

I'd rather lose close than by blow outs.

[illinoisredsox]

Now that was snake bit. Fast ball in the heart of the plate, and no swing by Renfroe.

 

The whiners from the lovely vineyards of the Red Sox Nation can now take over this thread.

 

Renfroe was on 1st base; that was Kike.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Good for Dalbec. Maybe there is hope even though it was an out.

 

 

If Dalbec ever hits another HR, I'm gonna post DALBEC BEC BEC BEC BEC. I just have to be extremely patient.

[d-money]

Yankees creeping up on this team. Gotta play better. Right now i see a lot of inconsistency from this team. Really wanted them to sweep this awful team.

[SoxHop]

I like this team. We need to jettison the chaff. But we are one hitter away from a standout season.....so far. And shy a starter or two from really being good.

 

WTF Dalbec though. I had high hopes.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Compared to the Tigers the O's are gonna look like the '27 Yankems.