Red Sox (Tolle?) vs Rays (Peralta): 9/19/26, 4:10pm

[Brandon Glick]

Closing in on locking up that No. 2 Wild Card... better to do it sooner than later, so we can rest everyone and align the rotation for the trip to New York.

[Brandon Glick]

	MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI	TOT
Wyatt Olds	0	14	0	12	18	44
Raymond Burgos	0	0	18	0	0	18
Jovani Morán	0	23	0	0	0	23
Greg Weissert	0	0	15	0	27	42
Garrett Whitlock	0	0	0	12	0	12
Erik Miller	0	0	22	0	32	54
Brayan Bello	0	19	0	0	0	19
Aroldis Chapman	0	0	0	0	0	0
Alec Gamboa	0	18	0	7	0	25

[moonslav59]

I would not max out the pitch count with Tolle.

He's my game 2 starter in NY.

I'd start him first game, but the second game gives him extra rest for his next playoff start, and yes, there will be more playoff starts for all our top 3 starters.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I thought we agreed that Tolle would be the #2 starter against the Yankems. Don't make me come after you.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I believe the Sox can clinch a PO spot if they win today and both the Astros and Rangers lose.

[NHNative]

Is Bello a good choice for this game? I have doubts.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

3 minutes ago, NHNative said:

Is Bello a good choice for this game? I have doubts.

This isn't a must win for the Sox, which is the perfect time to have Bello pitch.

[NHNative]

3 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

This isn't a must win for the Sox, which is the perfect time to have Bello pitch.

But it would clinch the POs and allow the team to take a sigh of relief and focus on business...IMO

[illinoisredsox]

8 minutes ago, NHNative said:

Is Bello a good choice for this game? I have doubts.

Your choice is Bello today or Sandoval tomorrow.  This also helps set Tolle up with an extra days rest.

[Bailey_Fox]

Good first inning from Bello.

[Bailey_Fox]

I’d like to see Abreu put up a good game today.

[Bailey_Fox]

1 minute ago, Bailey_Fox said:

I’d like to see Abreu put up a good game today.

Not off to a great start. Hes seemingly stuck on Power Swing.

[Bailey_Fox]

Good swing by Story. Would probably be a wall-ball at Fenway, but, alas, this is Tampa Bay.

[notin]

16 minutes ago, NHNative said:

But it would clinch the POs and allow the team to take a sigh of relief and focus on business...IMO

The business of what? Taking it easy and giving the starters a rest by letting Bello start?

#StatusQuo 

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

1 minute ago, Bailey_Fox said:

Good swing by Story. Would probably be a wall-ball at Fenway, but, alas, this is Tampa Bay.

No probably about it. The simple truth is that since Story's return, he's been the best Sox hitter.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

5 minutes ago, Bailey_Fox said:

Good swing by Story. Would probably be a wall-ball at Fenway, but, alas, this is Tampa Bay.

It's the biggest circus tent in America.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Dirt dog Durbin.

[JoeBrady]

34 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

This isn't a must win for the Sox, which is the perfect time to have Bello pitch.

Yup.  IMO, everything now is all about setting up the post-season.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Another timely hit by RA.

[FredLynn]

Just now, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

Another timely hit by RA.

Told ya he’s going to be ok

I know you guys will miss me today but real life intervenes

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

3 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

Another timely hit by RA.

Employing the term 'timely hit' is less controversial than than the word 'clutch.'

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Thank you Moon Mullins.

[notin]

3 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

Employing the term 'timely hit' is less controversial than than the word 'clutch.'

“Clutch” can be used to describe a hit or any event in a crucial moment in a game.  It only gets controversial when used to describe a player.

Except Pat Tabler.  He really was actually quite clutch…

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

1 minute ago, notin said:

“Clutch” can be used to describe a hit or any event in a crucial moment in a game.  It only gets controversial when used to describe a player.

Except Pat Tabler.  He really was actually quite clutch…

More 'clutch' than Ortiz?

[JoeBrady]

12 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

Another timely hit by RA.

He makes it seem almost effortless.

[Bailey_Fox]

An 8-pitch AB to Abreu…. 8 balls were thrown. Should’ve walked twice.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

The Rays are all out of challenges. Hopefully, that comes back to bite them on the azz.

[Bailey_Fox]

Nice AB from story even though he K’d

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Peralta's theory is why pitch, when I can just throw.

Similar to my theory as a batter. Swing hard in case I hit it.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

IKF went MIA.