June 30, 2023 Red Sox vs BJ's in a Cage Match

[vegasbob]

Paxton kneeds this to be a great effort vs another tough Rh'er Jose Berrios (8-5; 3.60; 1.22 Whip)

 

The Sox could sweep in Toronto and only be 5th by 2 games. There's that . The odds are not good for a sweep or even a win, but that's why they play the games , not just debate them on line.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Berrios has improved since he faced the SOX in May and the SOX offense has deteriorated since then.

Final score SOX-9, Jays-5.

[d-money]

Another scoreless inning.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

If the SOX can't win when Bello and Paxton start, then they will be in line for a high draft pick next year.

[d-money]

This offense blows chunks right now! My goodness!

[vegasbob]

Given Berrios's 43 pitches through 3, I think we can have him knocked out by end of 7

[vegasbob]

Of course, Paxton is pitching a gem himself with 44 pitch count through 3 . Of course, the Sox cannot score to help the pitching

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

Of course, Paxton is pitching a gem himself with 44 pitch count through 3 . Of course, the Sox cannot score to help the pitching

 

Too bad the Sox' fast guys like Duran and Hamilton couldn't just bunt their way on base and steal around the horn to score a few runs.

 

I know: how ignorant of me, a lowly fan, to expect professional ballplayers to be proficient in a basic hardball skill...

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

Justin Turns on one!

[vegasbob]

Turner, the Not JDM in '23, gets a run on the board . Now Paxton just needs to shut out the Jays for a win

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Turner turns it around! The only RH batter on the SOX who is a threat at this point.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Employing ML standards Hamilton is a one tool player.

[vegasbob]

Great bomb by Duran with Wong on. really helps. I can smell a win that will help.

[vegasbob]

Followed by that other dud, Yoshida . If Yoshida had gone elsewhere, would we even know who he was ? But since he came here he has hit better than most all other Sox, no matter what was paid for him.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Devers needs to swing harder. Btw, the SOX are 21-21 at home and 19-21 on the road. Now that's a consistent team.

[wyo-sox]

Smooth defensive movements by Hamilton there.

[vegasbob]

Hamilton learning OJT. Paxton says don't mess with me

[wyo-sox]

Some nice defense... solid pitching... a couple home runs... I'm watching a good game... but I can't quite accept it- feels hard to believe at this point.

[wyo-sox]

I've been the biggest anti- Casas guy as there has been... but boy when I remember he is just 23 years old... hard not to cheer for him and hope he makes it. Lots of pressure for a kid. Nice base hit.

[Jasonbay44]

Paxton has been fantastic

[vegasbob]

Dugo hustles hard to earn a hit after his triple K

[vegasbob]

Stinking Yoshi ,making fools out of his naysayers

[wyo-sox]

Devers really needs a rbi here

[Jasonbay44]

Devers struggles continue

[vegasbob]

Devers---2nd/3rd ,no outs, infield in and he bounces one direct to 2Bman, hold the runners. Like I said elsewhere he should be leading all MLB with 75-80 rbi's at this point.

[iortiz]

At this point I’m not sure anymore whether Dever’s contract will pay off or not.

[Jasonbay44]

Turner does what Devers cannot. Knocks in a runner from 3rd with less than 2 outs

[vegasbob]

Turner does what Devers cannot. Knocks in a runner from 3rd with less than 2 outs

 

But Justin is no JDM . Why are we stuck with him ??

[Tedballgame]

Great game from Paxton. He needs to be brought back next season and beyond.

[d-money]

Paxton is a guy that should be back here. Wis we could get rid of sale. The guy can’t stay healthy.