Red Sox (Houck) vs Orioles (Morton): 4/3/25, 1:05pm

[Brandon Glick]

The Red Sox got a big win last night, shutting out the O's. Can they keep the momentum rolling?

[mvp 78]

 

[mvp 78]

There was speculation that Gunnar would be back for the O's today. He's still out of the lineup.

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

In a must-win for a playoff spot in 2021, Houck only threw a perfect game vs. Juan Soto's Nationals (yanked after five innings): 53 pitches, 8 Ks, 0 BB.

Raffy's homer gave him a 1-0 lead, but the bullpen blew it until Kike and friends pulled it out in the 9th.

It all happened in October, when everybody cares about fall stats.

[vegasbob]

Sox scoring in the 1st on Bregman's HR ??  Miracles are at hand

If Houck throws a 9 inning shutout, this game is over

[Hitch]

Good opening at bat by Devers. Still a bit late on some fast balls but a little more closed off stance wise and seeing the pitches well.

[vegasbob]

Houck can't even get  the first out before giving up an HR to Mullins,  then a hard shot for a hit to Rutschman.  Something working for Tanner as he rolls out a DP grounder and a K

[vegasbob]

5 minutes ago, Hitch said:

Good opening at bat by Devers. Still a bit late on some fast balls but a little more closed off stance wise and seeing the pitches well.

Liked your breakdown and analysis on Devers the other day.    The stance is still exaggerated and will give him trouble catching up with the large left lift.  Fine for him to hit hard to left center especially at Fenway .

 

[Bellhorn04]

Man, Campbell might earn his $60 million in 2 seasons!

[vegasbob]

Campbell could be an interesting player .  Good to see Kristian come out hot instead of floundering at the MLB level.

Don't confuse  41 year old Morton with a power pitcher

[vegasbob]

Duran not exactly on his "A" game

[mvp 78]

Bregman has been swing the bat well the whole time he's been here. 

Campbell is a friggin monster. 

[moonslav59]

4 minutes ago, Bellhorn04 said:

Man, Campbell might earn his $60 million in 2 seasons!

ROY?

[mvp 78]

Just now, vegasbob said:

Duran not exactly on his "A" game

He's not really alone in that regard.

[vegasbob]

4 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

He's not really alone in that regard.

But enough about Casas

[vegasbob]

4 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

ROY?

No,  ristian without the K's 

[mvp 78]

O's replacing Burnes with Morton was definitely a choice. 

[mvp 78]

2 minutes ago, vegasbob said:

But enough about Casas

Wong

Rafaela

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Baseball isn't just offense. The defense on the Sox, especially the left side of the infield and the OF, is going to contribute to a significant amount of wins.

[mvp 78]

Houck at 48 pitches

[vegasbob]

4 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

Houck at 48 pitches

He got antsy with Mullins walking him, then lost command and control for an additional 10 pitches, giving up 2 out run. Finally closing the deal with a K.

[mvp 78]

2 minutes ago, vegasbob said:

He got antsy with Mullins walking him, then lost command and control for an additional 10 pitches, giving up 2 out run. Finally closing the deal with a K.

It felt like one of those "Bello" innings. 

[vegasbob]

I keep adding to my like/respect for Abreu as a keeper .    He could  get a serious return in a trade , maybe in  tandem, with Wong for a strong catcher.   But for now, I would keep him.

[mvp 78]

Duran had a GIDP last night. Let's get something better here. 

[mvp 78]

One run is better than zero. 

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

So far, Devers = Abysmal.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

 Houck not very good at shut down innings.

[mvp 78]

The third time through the order is up after Carlson. 

[mvp 78]

Houck is at 76 pitches through 4 innings. The top of the order is up to start the 5th and some really good LHB. It could be a tough inning for him. I don't see him getting through 6 today. 

[Tedballgame]

After first game, Tony Massarotti of 98.5 said Campbell looked scared and not ready for the major leagues. What an idiot! He is wrong 98% of the time.