Dugo has lost his mojo. He needs to find a way back to the All Star caliber play/hitting he featured in April, early May. Getting too anxious and jumping at bad pitches.
That may turn out to be a real possibility and Cora, unbeknownst to us was holding him back , maybe some forearm soreness that wasn't clearing itself up ?
Houck about to to be tested thoroughly this inning , but once again , Where are the hitters ? Now shoutout for the prior 14 innings at Fenway. No wall ball HRs, not a sac fly, but a few DPs . There are some phonies in that lineup.
Houck rolls up the first 6 like a cheap area rug. Holding my breath for that 3rd time through. I think Tanner will do well tonight and break his curse.
Score 7-8 runs to make it interesting.
A farewell wave to Ryan Brasier who took heaps of abuse from this website but went out there every time Cora called him and tried really hard, just inconsistent in effectiveness. Arenado's bases loaded , excuse me soft single to CF , was the epitome of bad luck. Nolan had to reach well in front of the plate to get that pitch. Ryan will probably catch on with the Angels
Bosox11's comment about the Red Sox team being "absolutely listless" tonight comes very close to describing the mid to late innings efforts . Part of that is blowing 2 losses then watching your BP give up 5 runs in another losing effort.