Feature article in SoCal newspapers on Hill's story and how at 39 he is still performing at a good level for the Dodgers. If all things were the same, he could have been a help for the Sox over the years, in lieu of Johnson or several other fillers.
Now up to 22 pitches to get 2 outs, 2 WP's and a walk. A Porcello and they would be behind. Tell me again why I should feel ok with Barnes ?
If a starter pitched at this pace, he would be a 4 inning thrower
Should a solo HR be considered an RISP ? How about when a runner goes first to home on a double or triple. ? What if the hitter gets a hit, but the runner gets thrown out at home. Is it still counted as a positive RISP. ?
Walden gets his 3 outs on 13 pitches, saving himself for another outing possibly Sunday. Unlike the 25 and 35 pitch efforts by some other unnamed members of the pen who throw lots of breaking balls.
Definitely not knocking him, just noticing that quirk of how a little trouble sometimes boils over, making Chris lose his focus. More likely, it is Leon who is making all the bad pitch calls.