9/03 Rangers @ SOX 4:10PM ET

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

D. Santana vs B. Bello

 

Pham

Dugo

Bogey

Devers

JD

Story

Arroyo

McGuire

Kike

 

Unfortunately, I have to attend a retirement party this afternoon. It isn't mine; that ship sailed quite a while ago. Anyway, I am very confident this GT will be in good hands during my absence. Of course, I'll be DVR'ing the game to watch when I return. I realize you are all disappointed that I can't be with you all today, but I will definitely be here for tomorrow's game and, hopefully, I will again originate the GT.

 

Like last night this is a good line-up. If everyone in it can stay healthy, the SOX could cause some havoc in September.

All that's left to say is

Go SOX!

Edited September 3, 2022 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER

[moonslav59]

Weird Kike is 9th.

 

Hottest Hitters 7 Days

 

1.250 Wong (4 PA)

1.220 Bogey

.988 Kike

.879 Story

.853 Dugo

.833 Franchy (12)

.802 Pham

.787 JD

.778 Plawecki

.762 Refsnyder

.728 Arroyo

.670 McGuire

.667 Dalbec (9)

.485 Devers

 

14 Days

1.257 Cordero

1.250 Wong

1.094 Bogey

1.065 Plawecki

.937 McGuire

.879 Story

.864 Kike

.782 Dugo

.780 Pham

.771 Arroyo

.754 JD

.648 Devers

.569 Duran

.557 Dalbec

.500 Hosmer

.485 Refsnyder

 

 

Edited September 3, 2022 by moonslav59

[Bellhorn04]

Weird Kike is 9th.

 

Not really.

 

Last night the 7-8-9 were

 

Kike

Arroyo

Wong

 

Today we face a righty.

 

Arroyo moved up one spot.

 

McGuire goes into the 8 spot because he's a lefty hitter.

 

Cora doesn't totally believe in the hot hand stuff, nor should he.

[dgalehouse]

The Rangers look like a team that is flat out tanking. The sweep is there for the taking. Will it give the Sox some momentum as they face the better teams ahead ? Stay tuned.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Rangers will be using an 'opener' today in the form of Dennis Santana.

[vegasbob]

Brayan Bello still looking for W #1 . Today is the day !

[vegasbob]

How about some run support for Bello this time around?

[vegasbob]

Sox take advantage of TX errors, bleeders etc. Usually what happens to us. Can Bello stay in control on top of his excellent 5 innings so far. Focus and concentrate Brayan, get your win

[vegasbob]

Bello setting himself for a strong finish, maybe 5 more starts . He will then be ready to compete well next ST for one of the wide open starting slots.

[Jasonbay44]

I’m happy to see Bello hasn’t allowed any runs, but does anyone else feel like he’s given up a lot of hard hit balls?

[illinoisredsox]

I’m happy to see Bello hasn’t allowed any runs, but does anyone else feel like he’s given up a lot of hard hit balls?

 

Not watching, but even if true, recall his first couple starts when he was giving up runs without the ball leaving the infield. Lots of soft contact (and lousy defense) in those games.

 

It evens out.

[vegasbob]

McGuire is a chaser , not a good habit

[FredLynn]

I do believe that the Sox have found their equal in this Rangers team!

[vegasbob]

I’m happy to see Bello hasn’t allowed any runs, but does anyone else feel like he’s given up a lot of hard hit balls?

 

A number of his FB's are fairly straight. Good velo at 96-97 but not the kind of natural movement that Houck gets .

[vegasbob]

I do believe that the Sox have found their equal in this Rangers team!

 

The Strangers must have watched a lot of Sox video from August, thinking it was a training tape.

[vegasbob]

JDM got his hit/rbi but still runs like a cement mixer on low fuel.

[Jasonbay44]

JDM got his hit/rbi but still runs like a cement mixer on low fuel.

 

I will say one thing about JD, he is slow, but he does always hustle. Can’t knock the guy too much for being naturally slow

[Jasonbay44]

Not watching, but even if true, recall his first couple starts when he was giving up runs without the ball leaving the infield. Lots of soft contact (and lousy defense) in those games.

 

It evens out.

I agree, just an observation about this start.

 

Rangers broadcast shows that he gave up 3 balls hit 105+ MPh that all ended up outs, including a 400 foot fly out to straight away center.

[vegasbob]

2 home runs out of the park and a virtual 3rd into Dugo's glove at the RF BP ? Whitlock's arm may be getting weary at this point but you also need to look hard at any more 2 inning outings this season. Let him get through the winter and see what he's spinning then. He magically made this a game at 5-3

[FredLynn]

Barnes coming in doesn’t exactly inspire confidence.

[vegasbob]

Barnes coming in doesn’t exactly inspire confidence.

 

That's ok, Fred, to feel no confidence. It makes you in synch with Barnes himself.

[vegasbob]

When is Story's bobblehead night ? I want to order tix

 

Unfair criticism but couldn't resist

[vegasbob]

Barnes's 0-2 has never been close enough to entice or intimidate hitters. Always a waste of the situation

[FredLynn]

Barnes is about to choke the game away

[Jasonbay44]

If Schrieber is available… why even start the inning with Barnes? Just let Schrieber have this save opportunity

[FredLynn]

Get rid of this bum

[vegasbob]

Another f'ing dribbler on a guy who should have K'ed. This is a miserable 9th

[Tedballgame]

Barnes just sucks. No ifs, ands or buts.

[Jasonbay44]

I don’t understand the logic. If Schrieber is available, why the f*** would you give the save opportunity to an inferior, shittier pitcher, just to bring in Schrieber to try and clean the mess? No logical reason barnes should’ve started this inning

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

That's ok, Fred, to feel no confidence. It makes you in synch with Barnes himself.

 

Sam Kennedy just confided to nobody. It wasn't a vote of confidence, just something he can't repeat, in confidence.