5/07 SOX @ Phillies 1:35PM ET

[Jasonbay44]

Houck looks outstanding

 

The problem is how will he look 2nd and 3rd time through order?

[moonslav59]

This game is moving right along.

 

Houck with just 30 pitches after 3.

 

Let's hope he handles the lineup better the second and maybe third time through and start to change the narrative.

[vegasbob]

Both teams now start the 2nd time through the lineup. I'm not sure how Walker has done historically with his progressions but Houck will have the chance to show he can handle the 2nd and subsequent times through a lineup.

[mvp 78]

Houck looks outstanding

 

The problem is how will he look 2nd and 3rd time through order?

 

I think we have an idea how it will most likely go.

[Tedballgame]

That's why Tapia is hitting third today:)

[Tedballgame]

I don't think I like trying to steal with Raffy up.

[Jasonbay44]

I don't think I like trying to steal with Raffy up.

 

I don’t mind it with a 1-2 count. Raffy now at least gets a fresh AB next inning

[vegasbob]

That's why Tapia is hitting third today:)

 

So Tapia's a hitter, not a base stealer ? Boston's 2 hits have been self erasing

[Jasonbay44]

I think we have an idea how it will most likely go.

 

Yeah, but I’m hoping today is different. Probably won’t be. But he always looks so good for 3-4 innings

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Wtf!

[Tedballgame]

Bear down now Tanner.

[Tedballgame]

Yeah, but I’m hoping today is different. Probably won’t be. But he always looks so good for 3-4 innings

 

Here we go. First and Second and no outs.

[Jasonbay44]

And here we go…

[Tedballgame]

Have to keep a crooked number off the board.

[Tedballgame]

Not likely now.

[Jasonbay44]

This is not good

[d-money]

Getting no offense today. This guy needs to settle down here.

[Tedballgame]

At least Raffy got one but the bobble cost them an out at home.

[notin]

Houck showing his stamina and exposure…

[Maxbialystock]

So far the bottom of the 4th today looks exactly like the top of the 4th yesterday. Let's hope Philly doesn't get 5 runs.

 

Whoops. Devers non-error cost a perfect double play. But he alertly tagged the guy going to 3b.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Lucky for the SOX that starting pitching and defense aren't that important in reaching the PO's.

[Tedballgame]

Now Houck can't find the plate.

[Maxbialystock]

Houck showing his stamina and exposure…

 

Houck does not have great stuff. That looks like maybe Schwarber's first hit in the whole 3 game series.

[d-money]

Saw that coming from a mile away.

[vegasbob]

Houck showing the ad for why he might need to be a BP piece. Just looks like he totally lost his focus and ability in the all too predictable 2nd time through. Is this a mental thing with him ?

[Tedballgame]

Stop it here and Sox still have a chance.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

It definitely could have been worse.

[Tedballgame]

Ok, not a total disaster. 4 innings, 2 runs allowed. Sox just have to get some offense going.

[Jasonbay44]

Could’ve been worse. Still winnable

[mvp 78]

Houck showing his stamina and exposure…

 

It’s not stamina. It’s just hitters getting that second look.