10/19 Astros @ SOX ALCS GAME 4 8:08PM

[Maxbialystock]

Guys are off tonight. That final pitch to Schwarber was definitely a pitch to hit. There have been plenty of others like that.

 

After 6 innings, each team has 3 hits and the Sox are leading on Bogey's first inning dinger. Neither team has scored in the last five innings.

[d-money]

I’m assuming Cora wants him for the 7th and 8th.

 

And whose gonna close it out with a 1 run lead? If they still have a lead.

[MADSTORK]

Beer league bullpen going to give it up

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[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

How does Laz Diaz catch a home plate assignment in the ALCS? That guy is absolutely awful

 

The chUMPIRES' union is pissed about all this talk about 'robo umps.' To get even they've assigned some of their worst chUMPS to work the PO's.

[d-money]

Well putting all the pressure on Whitlock that’s for sure.

[Jasonbay44]

Two quick outs for Whitlock

[Maxbialystock]

The discipline and hitting mistakes are definitely off the menu tonight compared to the prior two games. Reminder we lost Game 1 in a one runner. It can happen

 

You know it isn't always the hitters. Every so often you might consider the Astro pitchers have something to do with our lack of hitting.

 

And, while you're at it, think about why the Astros hitters have only scored 1 run. Is it because they too are blind, stupid, and/or worthless?

[vegasbob]

Based on the fact Eovaldi is sitting in the pen. I believe the plan is Whitlock for 2, Nate for 1.

 

Then don't let the "Stros tie it up or alternatively, score some damn runs

[d-money]

Stros batters have been impatient tonight. Very weird.

[Jasonbay44]

Castro is a dangerous hitter with pop. Be careful

[d-money]

Here we go.

[d-money]

Need to get out of this. Smh

[jacksonianmarch]

Castro is a dangerous hitter with pop. Be careful

 

Castro is a mistake hitter who mostly sucks

[vegasbob]

You know it isn't always the hitters. Every so often you might consider the Astro pitchers have something to do with our lack of hitting.

 

And, while you're at it, think about why the Astros hitters have only scored 1 run. Is it because they too are blind, stupid, and/or worthless?

 

Checked with Baseball Abstract and in fact the Astro hitters are virtually blind (20/200), stupid ( Ave IQ 69) and worthless to boot. No BTR values at all

[Jasonbay44]

Castro is a mistake hitter who mostly sucks

 

He has very good numbers as a pinch hitter

[d-money]

They’re making Whitlock work now.

[Maxbialystock]

Checked with Baseball Abstract and in fact the Astro hitters are virtually blind (20/200), stupid ( Ave IQ 69) and worthless to boot. No BTR values at all

 

I bow to your cold hard facts.

[jacksonianmarch]

Stros batters have been impatient tonight. Very weird.

 

This. And they seem to be chasing pitches up in the zone and popping them up. Really inventive approach by Pivetta. Most pitchers try to keep the ball down, but he lived up in the zone and was very effective

[Jasonbay44]

6 more outs

[jacksonianmarch]

He has very good numbers as a pinch hitter

 

He is what he is. Although I will say, Whitlock throwing balls down to a lefty is a bad move.

[d-money]

Score a f***ing run or you will get burn in the end!!!! Do something offensively!!!!!!

[Maxbialystock]

Needed that lineout. Need Whitlock to get one more shutout inning.

 

Are more Sox runs even remotely possible?

[vegasbob]

Wow, Schwarber stole that one. Good thing he was holding the runner. That was a troublesome shototherwise

[iortiz]

Can we score at least one run? Please?

 

It’s going to give me a heart attack man lol

[Jasonbay44]

He is what he is. Although I will say, Whitlock throwing balls down to a lefty is a bad move.

 

I wasn’t saying he was a stud or anything, just that he for whatever reason is an good pinch hitter and has a lot of pop in his bat. He’s a dangerous guy up in a close game

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Schwarber made that look easy.

[Jasonbay44]

2-3-4 due up.

 

Astros bringing in one of best relievers in baseball Kendall Graveman

[a700hitter]

Assuming Whitlock pitches the 8th inning, who gets the 9th inning?

[notin]

So …. Houck and Brasier to try to close it out?

[d-money]

Assuming Whitlock pitches the 8th inning, who gets the 9th inning?

 

We know how this might end up.