Braves (Strider) vs Red Sox (Suarez): 5/26/26, 6:45pm

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The Sox have a runner in dying position.

[vegasbob]

Anyone notice that other than 1st inning, Suarez allowed 2 out baserunners in each inning. Olson's HR was almost predictable

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Olson just delivered the coffee.

[vegasbob]

 

10 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

The Sox have a runner in dying position.

Sox pitchers die with 2 outs

[jad]

I believe that's Rice speaking.  But whatever he means by "hit the top of the ball" it does not mean "hit the top of the ball."   I wish I knew what hitting coaches mean by that, or how hitters interpret it.  But 'hitting the top of the ball' in a literal (i.e., acc. to physics)  will result in nothing but a ground ball.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

6 minutes ago, jad said:

I believe that's Rice speaking.  But whatever he means by "hit the top of the ball" it does not mean "hit the top of the ball."   I wish I knew what hitting coaches mean by that, or how hitters interpret it.  But 'hitting the top of the ball' in a literal (i.e., acc. to physics)  will result in nothing but a ground ball.

If you go on Google and look up what does hitting on top of the ball mean, it describes it quite well.

[vegasbob]

Game on the line because Atlanta can reach the wall not the warning track or way less

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I guess Gasper will be Suarez's personal catcher.

[vegasbob]

Weissert to the rescue , get 3 outs with no ball hit

Note that after Duran and Rafaela's HRs, no Sox runs have been created, but it is still early

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

This isn't fair. Atlanta has better hitters than the Sox.

[vegasbob]

Uncle Dom gonna lose this ball

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

2 minutes ago, vegasbob said:

Weissert to the rescue , get 3 outs with no ball hit

Note that after Duran and Rafaela's HRs, no Sox runs have been created, but it is still early

Sox peaked early tonight.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Uh oh.

[vegasbob]

2 minutes ago, vegasbob said:

Uncle Dom gonna lose this ball

Not quite but did what he needed to get another run home

[vegasbob]

Weissert with 2 outs pitches to sharp contact. Nothing new

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Was it wise to bring in Wisert? Just 2nd guessing.

[vegasbob]

Just now, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

Was it wise to bring in Wisert? Just 2nd guessing.

Allows 2 of 2 inherited runners to score.

But it was Suarez who gave up a 2 out walk followed by an HR in 5th and opened 6th with triple and put mor-on

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Strider sad that he won't be starting against the Sox again this season. Actually, most MLB starters would be sad if they weren't starting again against the Sox this season.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

5 minutes ago, vegasbob said:

Allows 2 of 2 inherited runners to score.

But it was Suarez who gave up a 2 out walk followed by an HR in 5th and opened 6th with triple and put mor-on

So Suarez started the fire and Weissert just added more gas.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

"Gasper can do some damage."

Yeah, he could.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

1 minute ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

"Gasper can do some damage."

Yeah, he could.

Well, he did drive in a run, which he deservedly gets no credit for.

[vegasbob]

3 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

"Gasper can do some damage."

Yeah, he could.

Yeah, Mickey hit hard and got a run home.

Could not have done better. Well, maybe a hit but we can't have everything

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

3 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

"Gasper can do some damage."

Yeah, he could.

He damaged his own team.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Just now, vegasbob said:

Yeah, Mickey hit hard and got a run home.

Coukd not have done better. Well, maybe a hit but we can't have everything

We actually don't expect much anyway.

[FredLynn]

5-3! Yes! Another loss! Game over. 
It’s for the best!

[FredLynn]

Is BresLOW still employed?

BUMS!

[vegasbob]

Sogard is a great example of a AAAA player.  Nice to have for flexibility but do not count on them to perform as front line starters day in- day out

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

1 minute ago, vegasbob said:

Sogard is a great example of a AAAA player.  Nice to have for flexibility but do not count on them to perform as front line starters day in- day out

I guess the same can be said about a couple of Sox top prospects.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Sox need base runners; time to really crowd the plate.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

IKF!