8/21 @ Astros

[illinoisredsox]

Yeah I just looked at his pitch count. I can’t believe that idiot got out of the game giving up only 3.

 

The thing is, he’s got good stuff, and for whatever reason, once he got to the set position tonight, his stuff got better.

[illinoisredsox]

I have to say, the guy behind the plate has been very good tonight. Perhaps a couple of missed calls, but those were borderline; certainly nothing egregious like yesterday.

[Old Red]

Story is such a fraud.

 

Story Land was closed a lot last year, but when he was open he was pretty good, which I expect he will be at some point this year.

[NativeBostonian]

How is Houston’s bullpen? Haven’t watched much of them this year.

[vegasbob]

Does Dead-Eye Devers make a difference here. Sure hope so.

[redsoxrules]

How is Houston’s bullpen? Haven’t watched much of them this year.

 

Not that good. Not like last year

[vegasbob]

Shouldn't foul HRs count 50% ?

[redsoxrules]

Another wasted opportunity

[Oscars]

The Sox are a hard to believe 3/17 with RISP after 6 innings

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

4 strikes and you're out in reference to Duvall's last AB.

[illinoisredsox]

Another wasted opportunity

 

Definitely. Killer was Casas’ AB, a pop upmlike that on a 2 strike pitch is understandable. It’s not acceptable on a 0-0 pitch.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The Sox are a hard to believe 3/17 with RISP after 6 innings

 

Turner's absence doesn't make that stat very surprising.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Shouldn't foul HRs count 50% ?

 

 

New rule to help ruin the game: Balls are only foul when they're outside the lines inside the ballpark. All balls that travel over 380 feet and leave the ballpark are fair.

[redsoxrules]

Another error

[illinoisredsox]

Second time tonight Urias has caused a problem on a pop up to short right.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The SOX have a multiple Dick Stuart defense.

[illinoisredsox]

Another error

 

It goes against Verdugo, but Urias caused it by not getting out of the way.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Second time tonight Urias has caused a problem on a pop up to short right.

 

Do you want grand salamis or defense?

[illinoisredsox]

Do you want grand salamis or defense?

 

Both.

 

Either Verdugo isn’t yelling loud enough when calling him off or Urias ain’t listening.

[vegasbob]

More distracted defense from the Keystone Kops with 2 outs , followed by a hit, followed by the 3rd out, thankfully

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Both.

 

Either Verdugo isn’t yelling loud enough when calling him off or Urias ain’t listening.

 

The SOX FO just signed a guy for over 300 mil and wasn't concerned with both.

[Oscars]

Strike out machine Story continues to strike out with 3 more punch outs today

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The SOX FO just signed a guy for over 300 mil and wasn't concerned with both.

 

In regards to the SOX right now, BOTH doesn't exist.

[Maxbialystock]

I'm not sure I see the value of having Story DH and Turner sit.

[Old Red]

I'm not sure I see the value of having Story DH and Turner sit.

 

Turner is resting his sore puppies.

[Maxbialystock]

All this crap about defense ignores the fact that Paxton stunk tonight. And, except for that astounding 3 run dinger by Duvall, the Sox lineup also stinks tonight. They are 3 for 17 with RISP.

 

For Paxton defenders, please note that Murray has given up 0 runs in 3 innings despite an error and that Paxton gave up 4 runs (3 earned) in the first 2 innings and 7 overall (6 earned) in 4 innings.

 

I also think the Houston pitchers have done a good job of hitting corners on their pitches.

Edited August 22, 2023 by Maxbialystock

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

All this crap about defense ignores the fact that Paxton stunk tonight. And, except for that astounding 3 run dinger by Duvall, the Sox lineup also stinks tonight. They are 3 for 17 with RISP.

 

For Paxton defenders, please note that Murray has given up 0 runs in 2.2 innings despite an error and that Paxton gave up 4 runs (3 earned) in the first 2 innings and 7 overall (6 earned) in 4 innings.

 

You've made it perfectly clear in prior posts that you believe a bad defense is overrated. I disagree, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

However, I wonder what Cora's opinion is regarding bad defense?

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I'm not sure I see the value of having Story DH and Turner sit.

 

Like MOON posted earlier; how's Story going to find his groove if he doesn't play? Note to Story: Wherever you're looking, you're very cold.

[Old Red]

You've made it perfectly clear in prior posts that you believe a bad defense is overrated. I disagree, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

However, I wonder what Cora's opinion is regarding bad defense?

 

Cora has talked about bad defense pretty much all year, and doesn’t like it, so to him I’m pretty sure it’s not overrated.

[moonslav59]

All this crap about defense ignores the fact that Paxton stunk tonight. And, except for that astounding 3 run dinger by Duvall, the Sox lineup also stinks tonight. They are 3 for 17 with RISP.

 

For Paxton defenders, please note that Murray has given up 0 runs in 3 innings despite an error and that Paxton gave up 4 runs (3 earned) in the first 2 innings and 7 overall (6 earned) in 4 innings.

 

I also think the Houston pitchers have done a good job of hitting corners on their pitches.

 

Paxton did not pitch well, but no pitcher can do very well, when they need to get 4-6 outs per inning, because his defense sucks.

 

On the defense, I thought it was going to get better with the return of Story, Reyes and Urais doing fine at 2B and Duvall in CF over Duran, but somehow, we still suck so badly, it's beyond words other than SUCK!

 

No timely hits since the first inning. Maybe Turner gets a chance in the 9th, but this familiar pattern is getting tiresome.