I'm guessing the pitching coach came to the mound and told Ort to just throw fastballs. Good advise because he really doesn't have an effective 2nd pitch.
If intensity was the main factor in producing a great pitcher, then Pivetta would win the Cy Young every year. I like the fact that Nick is there when it's his turn to pitch and that he always gives 100%.
Who knows? Maybe his best years are ahead of him. Stay tuned.
Pivetta is an 'innings eater.' That's what starters are called when there isn't much else good to say about them. He's definitely a #5. If he's higher than that, the SOX starting staff is already in trouble.
K. Bubic vs N. Pivetta
Pham
Devers
Bogey
JD
REF(RF)
Arroyo(1B)
Kike
Chang
McGuire
Bubic has an ERA way north of 5, but I still expect this dead line-up to struggle.
Just from habit
Go SOX!
On the positive side since 2012, the SOX have won more championships than any other team in their division. So there's that. Actually, no other team in their division has won a championship since 2009. Hopefully, that will continue.
This will be the 5th time since 2012 the SOX have finished last in their division. Damn, you'd think folks around here would be used to it by now. The SOX either win the championship or they, more times than not, finish last.