Red Sox (Crochet) vs Orioles (Povich): 8/28/25, 1:05pm

[Maxbialystock]

Just now, moonslav59 said:

Hicks should be pitching for the O's.

😁

[Deja Doh]

Who feels comfortable with Hicks on the mound 2-2?  But he has 2 outs in 7th.

[moonslav59]

Just now, Maxbialystock said:

True.  I honestly think he could be tired, but I trust Cora's judgment on that.  

Freddie Hicks up to his usual routine.  

One could say Hicks (and Cora) are playing with fire, but not me.

[moonslav59]

Gotta like these lined into DPs, today.

[Maxbialystock]

Nice throw by Anthony from deep in the corner.  

[Hitch]

3 minutes ago, Maxbialystock said:

😁

Phew! 

[moonslav59]

If Hicks had options, he'd be with WOO.

How long can a team fighting for the playoffs keep a guy they hope might get his act together for next year take up a slot on the 26 and end up pitching in a tied game?

[Maxbialystock]

Gotta like the Sox defense today. 

In case you've forgotten, the game is actually tied and therefore winnable.  

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

6 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

High leverage Hicks. He's never been a called that.

Timely hitting isn't an O's strong point either. The Sox pitching has covered this weakness up; the O's pitching has not during the season.

[moonslav59]

3 minutes ago, Deja Doh said:

Who feels comfortable with Hicks on the mound 2-2?  But he has 2 outs in 7th.

I only feel comfortable, when he's in the cubhouse after being pulled and we still have the lead (or remain tied.)

[moonslav59]

Just now, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

Timely hitting isn't an O's strong point either. The Sox pitching has covered this weakness up; the O's pitching has not.

Solo HRs are timely hits?

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

1 minute ago, moonslav59 said:

Solo HRs are timely hits?

3-run homers are timely hits.

[Maxbialystock]

I do not think Anthony is up there to get walked, but rather looking for a pitch to hit;  

I actually root for Bregman every time he comes to bat.  That time he hit the ball hard.  

[Maxbialystock]

3 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

I only feel comfortable, when he's in the cubhouse after being pulled and we still have the lead (or remain tied.)

Come on, moon.   Hicks is never boring.  

[moonslav59]

Bregman better start hitting, or Anthony will pass him for the team OPS leader slot.

July 1st:

.938 Bregman

.667 Anthony

August 1st:

.923 Bregman

.830 Anthony

Before today's game:

.900 Bregman (.891, now.)

.857 Anthony (.865, now)

[moonslav59]

3 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

3-run homers are timely hits.

Are we getting one, today?

[moonslav59]

1 minute ago, Maxbialystock said:

Come on, moon.   Hicks is never boring.  

I have no history of heart problems. I want to keep it that way.

[mvp 78]

Romy defeats the 2 outs RISP stat.

[Hitch]

Yes Romy!

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

speaking of timely hits.

[Maxbialystock]

Astounding and welcome single rbi by Gonzalez!!  Anthony with his unreal OBP scores the go ahead run!

[moonslav59]

2 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

Romy defeats the 2 outs RISP stat.

A timely hit.

[Maxbialystock]

3 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

Bregman better start hitting, or Anthony will pass him for the team OPS leader slot.

July 1st:

.938 Bregman

.667 Anthony

August 1st:

.923 Bregman

.830 Anthony

Before today's game:

.900 Bregman (.891, now.)

.857 Anthony (.865, now)

Fine with me because I'm sure Bregman will get his stroke back.  They could both end up over .900.  Good to see Ref back in the lineup.  Now Abreu needs to find his way back.  Strained calf????

[moonslav59]

3 minutes ago, Maxbialystock said:

Astounding and welcome single rbi by Gonzalez!!  Anthony with his unreal OBP scores the go ahead run!

Current Sox OBP leaders:

.401 Anthony

.380 Bregman

.375 Lowe

.360 Refsnyder

.334 Duran

.333 Jh Garcia

.325 Romy & Abreu

[moonslav59]

Just now, Maxbialystock said:

Fine with me because I'm sure Bregman will get his stroke back.  They could both end up over .900.  Good to see Ref back in the lineup.  Now Abreu needs to find his way back.  Strained calf????

I'm not worried about Bregman, at all. He may end up over .900 and still be passed by Anthony!

[Maxbialystock]

Anthony ain't showy in RF, but he is competent.  Nice grab and throw to keep that to a single.    Earlier he kept a double from becoming a triple.  

[Maxbialystock]

It's kind of pathetic to see that sparse crowd cheering for the Orioles.  

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

O's batters continue to delay the inevitable.

[Maxbialystock]

 Whooh!  Whitlock gets his man,  

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Story is smarter than the average SS.