Red Sox (Giolito) vs Phillies (Luzardo): 7/23/25, 7:05pm

[jad]

Loserdo is going to be thinking about that foul ball for a long time, poor guy.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Need a shut down inning.

[FredLynn]

The Flops are still bums. Not gonna win many games getting down by five runs 

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Nice job by Wilson.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The ESPN guy said Luzardo had trouble pitching from the stretch. What an understatement that was.

[FredLynn]

It’s refreshing to see Rafaela running out that ground ball at full speed unlike some of the others 

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Mayer appears to have a wrist injury. He was pretty fragile all through the minors.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Rafaela, much like Story, is just a very good athlete.

[Brock Beauchamp]

1 hour ago, CanadianRedSoxFan said:

How long does it take for the moderator to approve?    Sox just got 2 outs in that time

It depends on whether a moderator is around... I just happened to check in before I log off for the night. You're now fully approved, no more waiting for posts.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Hicks with his 101mph is on a short leash. Sox now have 2 relievers with 100 plus.

[FredLynn]

3 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

Hicks with his 101mph is on a short leash. Sox now have 2 relievers with 100 plus.

If he could command a secondary pitch he could become very good. Something off speed.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Saying the AL is weak is an understatement. As usual Houston appears to be the team to beat. Detroit has come down to earth having lost 9 of their last 10.

[FredLynn]

The Flops have found yet another way to lose

[dannycater]

tough break on the tying HR

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Chapman proves he's only human. Before tonight's game I wasn't sure.

[Maxbialystock]

13 minutes ago, FredLynn said:

If he could command a secondary pitch he could become very good. Something off speed.

That's nothing.  After giving up the dinger on a fastball down the middle, Chapman unveils a devastating splitter which I don't recall seeing before.  Why did he, the catcher, the pitching coach, and the manager keep that pitch on the shelf?  

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

With Strohm, Marsh and Harper the Phillies could make a sequel of the movie DELIVERANCE.

[Maxbialystock]

Umps make a big deal out of those face mask shots.  They should.  Scary every time.  

[FredLynn]

41 Ks in 3 games 

Unbelievable

[Maxbialystock]

Our lefty bats kind of stink against lefty pitchers.  

[Maxbialystock]

Just now, Maxbialystock said:

Our lefty bats kind of stink against lefty pitchers.  

Except for the unreal 5th inning of course.  

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Just now, Maxbialystock said:

Our lefty bats kind of stink against lefty pitchers.  

I've noticed that for a long time.

[Maxbialystock]

Just now, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

I've noticed that for a long time.

The thing is that so far this year the Sox team OPS is higher against lefties than righties.  

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

2 minutes ago, FredLynn said:

41 Ks in 3 games 

Unbelievable

Why do you say that? They've been striking out all season.

[FredLynn]

Well at least the Patriots start their games a week from Friday with a preseason game. Getting real tired of watching the Flops flail around like a fish out of water 

[FredLynn]

3 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

Why do you say that? They've been striking out all season.

You’d think major league players could make contact more often. To get on base you usually have to make contact.

[Maxbialystock]

The inglorious 10th is upon us again.  I think Duran is on 2b, which is good.  

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Will the Sox win their 1st extra inning game on the road? Stay tuned.

[Maxbialystock]

Bregman makes the 12th Sox player in the game.  Everyone but Wong, who might end up playing 1b.  

[Maxbialystock]

Just now, Maxbialystock said:

Bregman makes the 12th Sox player in the game.  Everyone but Wong, who might end up playing 1b.  

Line drive easily caught.  Duran still on 2b.  Story up.