Red Sox (Pivetta) vs Tigers (Skubal): 8/31/24, 6:10pm

[moonslav59]

18 minutes ago, FredLynn said:

So he’s the new JBJ?

No thanks

I always thought JBJ had a nice swing. I don't see the comp, except for the great D.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

9 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

I always thought JBJ had a nice swing. I don't see the comp, except for the great D.

I believe Rafaela is more comfortable playing CF. Next season when he returns to CF, it should affect his hitting in a positive way. 

Of course, this can only happen if Story doesn't injure himself before opening day.

 

[Maxbialystock]

14 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

I believe Rafaela is more comfortable playing CF. Next season when he returns to CF, it should affect his hitting in a positive way. 

Of course, this can only happen if Story doesn't injure himself before opening day.

 

Of course he's more comfortable in CF.  It's easier.  And maybe he will hit better while playing CF.  But that doesn't mean he isn't still the best Sox SS this season and where he should play this season.  I think playing Duran in LF is a waste even though I think he makes the catch Ref didn't tonight which cost the 2d run. 

 

[Maxbialystock]

Terrific game, which I did not expect.  Credit to moonslav who predicted a win in what turned out to be a very close game. 

 

[moonslav59]

1 hour ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

I believe Rafaela is more comfortable playing CF. Next season when he returns to CF, it should affect his hitting in a positive way. 

Of course, this can only happen if Story doesn't injure himself before opening day.

 

The second option could be Mayer, with DHam- Grissom/Romy (Campbell?) at 2B.

[Maxbialystock]

Another truncated game thread, maybe because they are hard to find.  

MLB is showing Roman Anthony hitting @ or for Worcester.  They flashed his over .900 OPS right before he struck out.  

Now it's Story.  Swings weakly at an outside curve. and misses.  Then flies out to LF/CF.  

Just a tiny snapshot, but it's nice to know Worcester is fully in tune with the big club.