Red Sox (Early) vs Braves (Strider): 5/15/26, 7:15pm

[jad]

And I like Duran (I liked JBJ, Bene as well).  But enough already.

[illinoisredsox]

Just now, jad said:

And I like Duran (I liked JBJ, Bene as well).  But enough already.

Ever since he hit the 2 homers in 3 games, he’s been crap.  He was going to left more and now looks like he’s trying to pull everything again.

[vegasbob]

How many soft bouncers, with MoB, can our batters hit back to the opposing pitcher ?  Lots

[vegasbob]

Just now, illinoisredsox said:

Ever since he hit the 2 homers in 3 games, he’s been crap.  He was going to left more and now looks like he’s trying to pull everything again.

Including pulling his head off the ball and opening up too much.  Duran is fixable but it would take a good coach and a serious effort on DURAN's part to change his approach.   The 2 HRs may have convinced him to swing hard and up angle.

[illinoisredsox]

Durbin can’t hit, but he sure can pick it.

[illinoisredsox]

Just now, vegasbob said:

Including pulling his head off the ball and opening up too much.  Duran is fixable but it would take a good coach and a serious effort on DURAN's part to change his approach.   The 2 HRs may have convinced him to swing hard and up angle.

Which is weird since one of them was oppo and barely fair.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Durbin definitely has a major league glove. Two excellent plays 

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

3 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

Durbin definitely has a major league glove. Two excellent plays 

Saving a run on defense is equal to driving in a run on offense.

[FredLynn]

24 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

I believe at 2-0 it will be ovah.

It’s already over. I’m calling it.

[vegasbob]

4 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

Saving a run on defense is equal to driving in a run on offense.

At which bank can you deposit all the runs they are saving ?    

[moonslav59]

1 hour ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

I firmly believe the Sox can score a bunch of runs tonight because just before posting this, I reminded myself of the heartwarming tale involving a blind squirrel.

That squirrel was last sited climbing a broken clock.

[notin]

9 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

Saving a run on defense is equal to driving in a run on offense.

Except ir doesn’t give the Sox a lead…

[vegasbob]

Early somewhat settled in and reducing his per inning pitch count. Maybe he can get 6 innings and hold it to 1-0 .

[Oscars]

23 minutes ago, illinoisredsox said:

Ever since he hit the 2 homers in 3 games, he’s been crap.  He was going to left more and now looks like he’s trying to pull everything again.

Yep, he’s hitting .111 in his last 7 games, and looks lost at the plate 

[vegasbob]

Abreu drills a foul "HR"  then goes ahead and Ks.    When it is going against you, there is no mercy

[vegasbob]

Gasper trying to steal?  Out by 5'  .  Doesn't look like a great accelerator

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

14 minutes ago, vegasbob said:

At which bank can you deposit all the runs they are saving ?    

A savings bank.

[iortiz]

Just turned on the TV. Seems like this Mendoza offense still can’t hit. At least is good to see Story and Yoshida aren’t in the lineup to hurt this team. 

[vegasbob]

Harris fouls off 3 straight FBs with 2 strikes.  Hits a 4th one about 400'

Think about calling the pitches a little smarter or executing them better.

Sox hitters do not square up FBs like other teams seem to

[iortiz]

And there goes the game fellas. 3 runs for this team are the moon.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

2 minutes ago, iortiz said:

Just turned on the TV. Seems like this Mendoza offense still can’t hit. At least is good to see Story and Yoshida aren’t in the lineup to hurt this team. 

There's already enough batters in this line-up to hurt this team.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

3 minutes ago, vegasbob said:

Harris fouls off 3 straight FBs with 2 strikes.  Hits a 4th one about 400'

Think about calling the pitches a little smarter or executing them better.

Sox hitters do not square up FBs like other teams seem to

There's only 7 batters in MLB who couldn't hit a homer off that pitch and they all play for the Sox.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Sandy Leon always seems to have a job.

[vegasbob]

Going to a restaurant called the Gambling Cowboy in a few.    Going to get odds on the Sox chance of winning this ( or any other) ballgame.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

3 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

There's only 7 batters in MLB who couldn't hit a homer off that pitch and they all play for the Sox.

Btw, it wasn't a fast ball; it was an 87mph nothing.

[FredLynn]

Not even watching these BUMS. Cavs Pistons basketball game is much more interesting.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Right now Mayer is contributing as much offensively as Anthony. And Anthony isn't even playing.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

1 minute ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

Right now Mayer is contributing as much offensively as Anthony. And Anthony isn't even playing.

As of now one could call Mayer and Anthony the Coal Dust Twins.

[Oscars]

2 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

Right now Mayer is contributing as much offensively as Anthony. And Anthony isn't even playing.

Mayer looks as lost as the majority of the Sox line up 

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

10 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

Sandy Leon always seems to have a job.

A very good defensive catcher will always stay employed.