6/12 Phils @ SOX 7:10PM ET

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Sanchez(LH) vs Pivetta

 

Duran

Refsnyder

O'Neill(DH)

Devers

Wong

Westbrook

Dalbec

Hamilton

Rafaela

 

Hopefully, O'Neill can get thru the game as a DH.

Pivetta will need his 'A' stuff tonight.

 

Go SOX!

[moonslav59]

You know how ex-Sox players seem to come back and bite us in the ass- like Schwarber, last night?

 

How about Pivetta biting the Phillies ass, tonight?

[Maxbialystock]

You know how ex-Sox players seem to come back and bite us in the ass- like Schwarber, last night?

 

How about Pivetta biting the Phillies ass, tonight?

 

Ever the optimist. However, last night Crawford pitched well against the Phillies but was sabotaged by the defense--yet again--and specifically by firstbaseman Smith who had the gall to "explain" he had to be sure his glove arm wasn't in danger of being run into.

 

Pivetta, it should be noted, pitched well his last time out. When he is on, he is pretty doggone good.

 

The mystery for tonight is what will this dreadful Sox lineup do. We saw last night they can sabotage a pitcher both ways--2 unearned runs plus only 1 run (earned, of course) for the home team.

 

Speaking of which, the crowd last night was up--35K--so there were maybe 5K or 6K Philly fans.

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Of the six starters in the NL with the lowest ERA's the Phils have 4 of them, including their starter tonight. Edited June 12, 2024 by SPLENDIDSPLINTER

[moonslav59]

Ever the optimist. However, last night Crawford pitched well against the Phillies but was sabotaged by the defense--yet again--and specifically by firstbaseman Smith who had the gall to "explain" he had to be sure his glove arm wasn't in danger of being run into.

 

Pivetta, it should be noted, pitched well his last time out. When he is on, he is pretty doggone good.

 

The mystery for tonight is what will this dreadful Sox lineup do. We saw last night they can sabotage a pitcher both ways--2 unearned runs plus only 1 run (earned, of course) for the home team.

 

Speaking of which, the crowd last night was up--35K--so there were maybe 5K or 6K Philly fans.

 

Yes, the dropped catch by Smith sucked, and forced Crawford to throw more pitches and face more batters.

 

The two homers by Schwarber were not on the D, and we'd probably have lost, even without the error.

 

Our O needs to show up to improve our odds.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Yes, the dropped catch by Smith sucked, and forced Crawford to throw more pitches and face more batters.

 

The two homers by Schwarber were not on the D, and we'd probably have lost, even without the error.

 

Our O needs to show up to improve our odds.

 

The SOX offense did show up last night. His name is Dave Hamilton.

[moonslav59]

The SOX offense did show up last night. His name is Dave Hamilton.

 

He has looked pretty good on O.

[vegasbob]

Nearing mid-June, the Sox are playing Dalbec and Westbrook as part of their starting infield . SMH

[vegasbob]

Let's see if the Phillies can score guys from 2nd/3rd with no outs, and get this game over quickly.

[vegasbob]

Nice effort by Dalbec to get the first run in. Game almost over. 3 up, 3 not out

[FredLynn]

Let's see if the Phillies can score guys from 2nd/3rd with no outs, and get this game over quickly.

 

It’s over. Not unexpected. Best if this group of bums lose every remaining game

[vegasbob]

Second run scores on a ground ball out. Game over

[d-money]

Any word on the attendance tonight? This team stinks. Go C’s!!!! No porzingis. Tatum has to step up.

[FredLynn]

This team is impossible to watch. Been that way for years.

[illinoisredsox]

This team is impossible to watch. Been that way for years.

 

So you tell us ad nauseum. So why are you watching?

[FredLynn]

Enjoy the game folks. I can’t watch these losers anymore today

[illinoisredsox]

Enjoy the game folks. I can’t watch these losers anymore today

 

Yea!!!!

[illinoisredsox]

6 Sox hitters. 2 hits and 3 atem balls.

[vegasbob]

Pivetta with almost nothing tonight . On offense we have a bunch of At'em ball hitters

[FredLynn]

So you tell us ad nauseum. So why are you watching?

 

I’m not. Not anymore. Thought I’d tune in the game to see if the bums could at least make it competitive. Took two innings for the outcome to be decided.

But by all means keep watching until you can’t vomit anymore.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Phils' FO definitely disappointed that they let Pivetta go.

[illinoisredsox]

Pivetta with almost nothing tonight . On offense we have a bunch of At'em ball hitters

 

Yep; sums up the game very well.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

In his previous 7 major league seasons Pivetta's ERA was under 4 only once. That was last year at 3.97. I'm gonna make a tough prediction and say his ERA at the end of this season will be over 4.

[illinoisredsox]

In his previous 7 major league seasons Pivetta's ERA was under 4 only once. That was last year at 3.97. I'm gonna make a tough prediction and say his ERA at the end of this season will be over 4.

 

Most 4-5 pitchers are that high.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Damn, the SOX were only two wild pitches away from cutting the lead in half.

[moonslav59]

Most 4-5 pitchers are that high.

 

Most 4-5s are between 4.50 and 5.75

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Most 4-5 pitchers are that high.

 

I'm also predicting that Criswell and Bello will also finish above 4. Not sure about Kutter.

[vegasbob]

It will be up to Houck to see if the Sox will be 1-5 or 0-6 on this homestand.. Key hits ( clutch) may not be a repeatable skill but it seems that winning teams score when they have the opportunity and losing teams rollover or K

[illinoisredsox]

I'm also predicting that Criswell and Bello will also finish above 4. Not sure about Kutter.

 

 

Which would make them decidedly average for a MLB starter.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

It will be up to Houck to see if the Sox will be 1-5 or 0-6 on this homestand.. Key hits ( clutch) may not be a repeatable skill but it seems that winning teams score when they have the opportunity and losing teams rollover or K

 

 

With 6 days of rest between starts it'll be interesting to see how sharp Houck will be tomorrow.