Looks like Whitlock is in good company--almost the same as Crochet and Chapman.
Do you simply disregard ERA's? That's what those three have in common--good ERA's.
With 2 men out, the runner is going when the ball is struck. The throw had to be perfect.
As for Toro, the grounder was to his left, which made going to 1b was the easy out with a 3 run lead. It also meant a GIDP was unlikely if he goes to 2b first.
Two excellent defensive plays. First was Story grabbing that awful throw from Toro, and second was the terrific thrown by Duran to nail the guy coming home. He also had to charge the single.
Maybe the real Houdini is Cora. He pulled Buehler just in time and brought in exactly the right guy. He also started Criswell last night.
It does help that the Astros hitting this year is crap.
We all have, sort of. I did say I saw no need to sign a first baseman--maybe because I have actually been to a bullfight.
Bregman looks like crap today. Fine with me. Great timing.
Sox leading 6-2 against the AL West leaders while starting the worst pitcher in the entire history of MLB.
Time for good Sox fans to hang Breslow in effigy. Maybe Cora too.