Athletics (Perkins) vs Red Sox (Tolle): 08/07/26, 7:10 PM

[SoxPhan]

12 minutes ago, SoxPhan said:

So, we all wanted Tolle to go deep, but now with a big lead, at what point are we comfortable handing it over to Burgos to take it home, and not add innings on Tolle unnecessarily? Genuinely curious. Only 65 pitches, but Burgos is a starter so he can go 3 or 4 if we trust him to not get smoked. 

Oh s***. we might have to let him go for 20..

[JoeBrady]

39 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

AI = Garbage in, garbage out.

That's why good accountants will always be employed.

[JoeBrady]

This ump is bad.  Three overturned and he could easily have three more.  The Monasterio pitch missed by 6 inches, but it's questionable sportsmanship to challenge with a 10-run lead.

[moonslav59]

Just got caught up to live time. 

Tolle is getting better and better.

The offense is a well-oiled machine.

I keep thinking this can't last, and after last night's game, I thought maybe there could be a letdown, but NOPE!

[JoeBrady]

5 minutes ago, JoeBrady said:

This ump is bad.  Three overturned and he could easily have three more.  The Monasterio pitch missed by 6 inches, but it's questionable sportsmanship to challenge with a 10-run lead.

Just like that and it is up to 5, and could easily have been 10.

[JAG]

It is such a great feeling when you think they have a chance to win every game. No fear of any team. regardless of what the future holds this has been a fun summer with some fun players to root for, Tolle at the top.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Nice bunt.

[JoeBrady]

36 minutes ago, SoxPhan said:

So, we all wanted Tolle to go deep, but now with a big lead, at what point are we comfortable handing it over to Burgos to take it home, and not add innings on Tolle unnecessarily? Genuinely curious. Only 65 pitches, but Burgos is a starter so he can go 3 or 4 if we trust him to not get smoked. 

I'd pull him.  In the unlikely event Burgos gives up 6 runs, you bring someone else in.  But you have to play the odds.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

12-1 in this back and forth game.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Just now, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

12-1 in this back and forth game.

Is Bello available?

[SoxPhan]

1 minute ago, JoeBrady said:

I'd pull him.  In the unlikely event Burgos gives up 6 runs, you bring someone else in.  But you have to play the odds.

You're an inning late. 🤣

But yeah, I think erring on the side of caution was the move there. 20 K hunt woulda been fun tho. 

[King Koji]

Lets hope Burgos can pitch 8th and 9th. Even if he gives up a few. Lets get Weissert back in 10 days.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

25 runs in the last 2 games. Back in May that would have taken 2 weeks.

[SoxPhan]

Just now, King Koji said:

Lets hope Burgos can pitch 8th and 9th. Even if he gives up a few. Lets get Weissert back in 10 days.

He's a starter. That shouldn't be a problem as long as he doesn't completely melt down. 

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The A's went from Money Ball to Spare Change.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Lose Sweet Caroline and replace it with Hot In The City 

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I'm glad that guy didn't start.

[SoxPhan]

7 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

The A's went from Money Ball to Spare Change.

A's back-up RF in for his 8th relief-pîtching appearance of the season. Ooof.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Might as well watch the Yankem game after this knuckle biter is over.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

1 minute ago, SoxPhan said:

A's back-up RF in for his 8th relief-pîtching appearance of the season. Ooof.

They might want to stretch him out and make him a starter.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Ump's best call of the night.

[JoeBrady]

20 minutes ago, SoxPhan said:

You're an inning late. 🤣

But yeah, I think erring on the side of caution was the move there. 20 K hunt woulda been fun tho. 

Take it easy on me.  Last night's game took a lot out of me.  I'm like working in Central Time now.

[King Koji]

Aaaaaaaaand just like that our Bullpen is reset. Great job Payton you studly stud. And good job Burgos!

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Great job of relief.

[FredLynn]

13-1

Missed this one. We need to catch the Rays .

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

It's 0-0 in the bottom of the 3rd at Yankem Park.

[SoxPhan]

What a team. When we need to come back like 7 times in a game, we do it. When we need a dominant start, and/or a nice early lead, and we get both. 

[Nick]

Finally broke down and purchased last two months of mlb.tv for $39. I'm guessing I've spent close to $500 watching Sox game at various bars. 

First time in years I didn't subscribe. I've been watching 10+min game summary on Youtube every day. 

This is fun. 

[moonslav59]

Saying "wow" never seems like enough.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

2 minutes ago, Nick said:

Finally broke down and purchased last two months of mlb.tv for $39. I'm guessing I've spent close to $500 watching Sox game at various bars. 

First time in years I didn't subscribe. I've been watching 10+min game summary on Youtube every day. 

This is fun. 

I watch the games on MLB, but I also watch the highlights to make sure I wasn't hallucinating.