4/07 SOX @ Angels 4:07PM

[Maxbialystock]

Given all my negative nattering since last night's loss, I now take complete credit for today's great hitting, great pitching and so far errorless fielding. Why? Because I was using my famous reverse mojo.

 

In other words, I don't know jack and am delighted to admit it.

 

7-0 plus a dinger by Hamilton of all people! And Houck headed for 6 shutout innings!

 

Way to go, Houck! Way to go, Sox!

Edited April 7, 2024 by Maxbialystock

[vegasbob]

Here's one that must drive managers and coaches mad. Houck is putting up a very good game with a shoutout through 5 2/3rds, decent pitch count. He has 2 outs no one on and a .148 hitter up. Just need the last out and have a pretty secure W in the book, plus a real successful West Coast trip.

So , Trevor goes 3-0, throws ball 4, but the ump gave him the cripple, then walks the guy anyway. In the picture of the overall game, pretty much a nothing. But I know most any MLB pitcher can throw a strike if they need to, just watch most 3-0 counts. Houck should have just filled up the zone and let Drury swing away. Small point but irritating to see from a good pitcher.

[vegasbob]

Given all my negative nattering since last night's loss, I know take complete credit for today's great hitting, great pitching and so far errorless fielding. Why? Because I was using my famous reverse mojo.

 

In other words, I don't know jack and am delighted to admit it.

 

7-0 plus a dinger by Hamilton of all people! And Houck headed for 6 shutout innings!

 

Way to go, Houck! Way to go, Sox!

 

You're onto something Max. When you look at Friday's 9-0 win and today's 7-0 lead, all with bombs away HRs, you look at that loss last night and how it occured and wonder how it can be the same team. That's baseball where most all teams will lose at least 60 games.

[Maxbialystock]

You're onto something Max. When you look at Friday's 9-0 win and today's 7-0 lead, all with bombs away HRs, you look at that loss last night and how it occured and wonder how it can be the same team. That's baseball where most all teams will lose at least 60 games.

 

Couldn't have said it better. "That's baseball."

[vegasbob]

Enjoyed watching Reese McGuire's 3 run HR alsmot as much as watching him do what was necessary to score Rafaela from 3rd with a simple ground out. Professional AB , not trying to overrreach . Shouldn't need the run , up 8-0 but maybe the younger guys could learn something by that AB Edited April 7, 2024 by vegasbob

[Nick]

Anderson looking to go another 3 inning finish? Good addition.

[Nick]

Trout with another meaningless home run. JK

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Chase is a good name for this guy, because the SOX OF's will be doing a lot of chasing.

[vegasbob]

Duran starting to look more like a LF'er, especially working half the season in Fenway. It helps with his lack of power arm . Almost misjudges that last shot from Sano but made a great diving catch last night. He's been a bright spot on offense too.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Ohtani's departure reduces by 50% any reason to go to an Angels' game.

[vegasbob]

Ohtani's departure reduces by 50% any reason to go to an Angels' game.

 

Last year, the Japanese contingent at Angel's games was very noticeable. Last night, literally none

[vegasbob]

You know deep down that if any MLB team had the thought that Dalbec could contribute at MLB level, he would have been gone in Spring'23 or '24. He just doesn't bring enough skills to be effective. It says something about Sox MiLB depth that he is still on board.

[moonslav59]

SP'er ERAs after 2 starts each:

0.00 Houck (12 IP, 7 H, 2BB, 17K)

0.82 Pivetta (11IP, 8 H, 1BB, 13K)

0.84 Crawford (10.2, 5H, 4BB, 12K)

0.96 Whitlock (9.1, 7H, 4BB, 12K

5.40 B Bello (10 IP, 6H, 1BB, 8 K)

 

[moonslav59]

You know deep down that if any MLB team had the thought that Dalbec could contribute at MLB level, he would have been gone in Spring'23 or '24. He just doesn't bring enough skills to be effective. It says something about Sox MiLB depth that he is still on board.

 

How long can a team hold out hope a player can return to the value he held for a month of so in 2020 and the last 4 months of 2021?

 

That seems like a decade ago.

[moonslav59]

McGuire is the clear rbi leader:

8 McGuire

6 Valdez

5 O'Neill (5 HRs leads team)

5 Rafaela

 

OBP

.514 O'Neill

.404 Duran

.385 McGuire

.342 Yoshida

.333 Wong

.326 Casas

 

SLG

.893 O'Neill

.625 McGuire

.469 Devers

.419 Duran

.400 Rafaela, Wong

 

OPS

1.407 O'Neill (Leads MLB)

1.010 McGuire

.823 Duran

.811 Devers

.733 Wong

[Tedballgame]

Very good road trip to start the season. Now they have to face the best team in their division. Lets gooooo!

[gojohn99]

Unbelievable start to the season, I never imagined this.

[Duran Is The Man]

Unbelievable start to the season, I never imagined this.

 

same. i'm pleasantly surprised to say the least.

[Nick]

SP'er ERAs after 2 starts each:

0.00 Houck (12 IP, 7 H, 2BB, 17K)

0.82 Pivetta (11IP, 8 H, 1BB, 13K)

0.84 Crawford (10.2, 5H, 4BB, 12K)

0.96 Whitlock (9.1, 7H, 4BB, 12K

5.40 B Bello (10 IP, 6H, 1BB, 8 K)

 

 

Impressive. Let's hope they stay healthy.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Last year, the Japanese contingent at Angel's games was very noticeable. Last night, literally none

 

I guess Masa isn't a Japanese draw at this point.

[moonslav59]

SP'er ERAs after 2 starts each:

0.00 Houck (12 IP, 7 H, 2BB, 17K)

0.82 Pivetta (11IP, 8 H, 1BB, 13K)

0.84 Crawford (10.2, 5H, 4BB, 12K)

0.96 Whitlock (9.1, 7H, 4BB, 12K

5.40 B Bello (10 IP, 6H, 1BB, 8 K)

 

Add the top 4 together:

43 IP

27 Hits

11 BBs

54 Ks

2 Earned Runs

0.42 ERA in 8 starts

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

You're onto something Max. When you look at Friday's 9-0 win and today's 7-0 lead, all with bombs away HRs, you look at that loss last night and how it occured and wonder how it can be the same team. That's baseball where most all teams will lose at least 60 games.

 

A very good starting pitcher can make an offense look different.

[vegasbob]

I guess Masa isn't a Japanese draw at this point.

 

The Angels might be a great place to offload Masataka Yoshida . I hear there is a Japanese interpreter looking for work in the LA area . You can bet on it.

[Larry Cook]

After ten games, O’Neil with 5 taters, and 5 RBI.

Rafeala with zero taters and 5 RBI.

[notin]

After ten games, O’Neil with 5 taters, and 5 RBI.

Rafeala with zero taters and 5 RBI.

 

O’Neill is on pace for 81 HRs and 81 RBI…

[vegasbob]

O’Neill is on pace for 81 HRs and 81 RBI…

 

Just check the OBP's of the Tater Tots batting ahead of O'Neill for an indicator of the value of a tater

[notin]

Just check the OBP's of the Tater Tots batting ahead of O'Neill for an indicator of the value of a tater

 

It’s like that year Carlton Fisk hit 21 HRs and only had 43 RBI…

[moonslav59]

It’s like that year Carlton Fisk hit 21 HRs and only had 43 RBI…

 

Wow! That was with the CWS, on the Sox...

 

The closest might be Bill Hall with 18 HRs and 46 RBI. Some other warped numbers...

 

30+ HRs

 

2018: Betts 32 HRs and 80 RBI

 

1997: Mo Vaughn 35 HRs 91 RBI

 

1977: George Scott 33-95

 

1982: Evans 32-98

 

1986: Baylor 31-94

 

2021: Renfroe 31-96

 

1997: Nomar 30-98

 

Others below 30:

29-78 Evans '85

25-59 Salty '12

24-63 Evans '78

23-60 Papi '12

21-58 Evans '79

21-58 Duvall '23

19-52 HRam '15

[BOSOX11]

Wow! That was with the CWS, on the Sox...

 

The closest might be Bill Hall with 18 HRs and 46 RBI. Some other warped numbers...

 

30+ HRs

 

2018: Betts 32 HRs and 80 RBI

 

1997: Mo Vaughn 35 HRs 91 RBI

 

1977: George Scott 33-95

 

1982: Evans 32-98

 

1986: Baylor 31-94

 

2021: Renfroe 31-96

 

1997: Nomar 30-98

 

Others below 30:

29-78 Evans '85

25-59 Salty '12

24-63 Evans '78

23-60 Papi '12

21-58 Evans '79

21-58 Duvall '23

19-52 HRam '15

 

When I saw Papi listed, I immediately thought of Stan Papi.

[Bellhorn04]

Wow! That was with the CWS, on the Sox...

 

The closest might be Bill Hall with 18 HRs and 46 RBI. Some other warped numbers...

 

30+ HRs

 

2018: Betts 32 HRs and 80 RBI

 

1997: Mo Vaughn 35 HRs 91 RBI

 

1977: George Scott 33-95

 

1982: Evans 32-98

 

1986: Baylor 31-94

 

2021: Renfroe 31-96

 

1997: Nomar 30-98

 

Others below 30:

29-78 Evans '85

25-59 Salty '12

24-63 Evans '78

23-60 Papi '12

21-58 Evans '79

21-58 Duvall '23

19-52 HRam '15

 

Johnny Bench 1971 27-61