6/29 SOX @ Jays 7:07PM ET

[iortiz]

Same but half the board on here would disagree. Heck even with Renfroe missing time from injuries he's been way more productive than JBJ

 

Let me see. Renfroe has a cannon in that arm. His D at RF is above average. He hits bombs. He doesn't hit for average but still kind of decent. He definitely can't catch FB in a fancy way like JBJ but that's it. What am I missing?

[Maxbialystock]

Pivetta's pitch count doesn't fill me with a lot of confidence concerning the outcome of this game.

 

He's also the only Sox starter showing any gumption in this series although credit to Wacha for pitching the 2-5 innings (after the terrible 1st) while giving up 1 run.

 

Devers, JDM, and Bogey all look cowed by Manoah. In six at bats, they have 3 K's and no hits. Meanwhile, Vazquez and Cordero have all three Sox hits and Refsnyder the only rbi.

Edited June 30, 2022 by Maxbialystock

[iortiz]

Cordero is a hitting machine lol

[Maxbialystock]

I am sure that is the compelling argument that Cora is making.

 

I sure hope not. Thanks to the MLBPA, no MLB manager in his right mind would consider speaking a harsh word to any player. Besides, I don't think that's Cora's style. He's no wimp, but he does seem to prefer talking sense to players and avoiding intimidation.

[redsoxrules]

Thanks Bradley. Keep rolling him out there Cora

[iortiz]

Thanks Bradley. Keep rolling him out there Cora

 

Beyond frustrating.

 

Annoying.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Having JBJ at the plate with RISP is just slightly worse than having JD or Bogey at the plate as far as this season goes.

[Oscars]

You just knew JBJ wouldn’t come through with his salami bat

[Maxbialystock]

Fastball high in the zone, and Springer just pounced on it.

[redsoxrules]

Can we please beat this overatted ball team once FFS

[Oscars]

Great effort to catch that by JBJ

[Maxbialystock]

Nice grab by Vazquez on the foul tip--for strike 3.

[Maxbialystock]

Great effort to catch that by JBJ

 

Meh. Ball was well out of his reach. But it's for sure he can outjump Verdugo.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

He's also the only Sox starter showing any gumption in this series although credit to Wacha for pitching the 2-5 innings (after the terrible 1st) while giving up 1 run.

 

Devers, JDM, and Bogey all look cowed by Manoah. In six at bats, they have 3 K's and no hits. Meanwhile, Vazquez and Cordero have all three Sox hits and Refsnyder the only rbi.

 

Pivetta has been very competitive since his 1st day with the SOX. That's never been his problem.

[iortiz]

Pivetta has been very competitive since his 1st day with the SOX. That's never been his problem.

 

Bloom has made miracles with his budget.

[Maxbialystock]

1 run game in the after 4 1/2 innings, and the world wonders when the real Devers, a better JDM, and a better Bogey will show up for this game. This will be their third look at Manoah, not counting the debacle back in April. Will it be the charm?

 

Pivetta came to play. Refsnyder, Vazquez, and Cordero have delivered. Even Sanchez got a walk.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Springer robs Jay Dee of a slap hit.

[Maxbialystock]

Devers now 0 for 3 with 2 popups and the K.

 

JDM gets two fastballs in the freaking geometric center of the plate--and misses one and fouls the other off. And off goes JDM to celebrate for hitting a fair ball popup to CF that almost dropped in. All by himself he avoided 3 of 3 K's!

 

Bogey breaks the curse with a brilliantly placed grounder/single to 3b!!!! The heart of the Sox order is back in business.

Edited June 30, 2022 by Maxbialystock

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Devers now 0 for 3 with 2 popups and the K.

 

JDM gets two fastballs in the freaking geometric center of the play--and misses one and fouls the other off. And off goes JDM to celebrate for hitting a fair ball popup to CF that almost dropped in.

 

Remember the joke posts about JD's bat slowing down? I wonder who's laughing now?

[Oscars]

JDM is scuffling badly.

5 for his last 30 and no hits in this series

[iortiz]

It wasn't a strike nor strike 3. This ump is f***ing lost.

[iortiz]

JDM is scuffling badly.

5 for his last 30 and no hits in this series

 

Seems like his slow bat is back.

[iortiz]

Finally, gone!

[redsoxrules]

Verdugo!

[iortiz]

Whata beautiful swing Verdugo has.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

DuGone! He may be a hotdog, but he sure put some mustard on that one.

[Maxbialystock]

And Verdugo delivers on that exact same fastball JDM can't hit.

 

Fantastic!!! He's had a rotten season, but not lately, and that just might be one of the biggest hits of the season if the Sox can win this game.

[Oscars]

Dugo looks so confident and locked in .

[redsoxrules]

Verdugo gave a look at the Blue Jay's dugout. What was that about?

[Maxbialystock]

Pivetta at 90 pitches, exactly how many Wacha had last night after 5.