Red Sox @ Orioles Game Thread/ 8th- 11th April 2021

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Red Sox @ Orioles Game Thread/ 8th- 11th April 2021 Apr 8, 2021 14:19:22 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 8, 2021 14:19:22 GMT -5

Bill Koch
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That's 452 feet for Devers. Fastball was on a tee for him (3) and he didn't miss.

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Orioles Game Thread/ 8th- 11th April 2021 Apr 8, 2021 14:29:02 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 8, 2021 14:29:02 GMT -5

Bill Koch
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Standing ovation for Trey Mancini, who tips his helmet to the fans at Camden Yards. #RedSox players and the dugout are among those applauding.

How the heck do you find composure to hit after that? Quite a moment.

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Orioles Game Thread/ 8th- 11th April 2021 Apr 8, 2021 14:30:35 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 8, 2021 14:30:35 GMT -5

Devers with a nice play to rob Trey
gets the lead off man at 2B, Trey is safe

E-rod gave up a weak single to Mullins who is hitting everything early.

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Orioles Game Thread/ 8th- 11th April 2021 Apr 8, 2021 14:38:48 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 8, 2021 14:38:48 GMT -5

Bill Koch
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Ryan Mountcastle responds with a two-run homer to right-center and its 2-2 in the 1st. A wicked liner that carried out.

If that's 96 mph on 0-2, maybe you get away with it. But it's less likely at 93.4 mph.

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Orioles Game Thread/ 8th- 11th April 2021 Apr 8, 2021 14:40:25 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 8, 2021 14:40:25 GMT -5

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Rodriguez averaged 93 mph on his fastball in 2019, that year he hit 96 4 times and 95 74 times.

He's hit 92, 92, 92, 93, 93, 93, 93 so far.

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Orioles Game Thread/ 8th- 11th April 2021 Apr 8, 2021 14:41:23 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 8, 2021 14:41:23 GMT -5

Julian McWilliams
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Rodriguez’s arm is dragging. Cora talked about his ball not having life at the end of spring training. Seems as if that’s the case here, too, early on.

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Orioles Game Thread/ 8th- 11th April 2021 Apr 8, 2021 14:43:18 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 8, 2021 14:43:18 GMT -5

he has bobbled one today

Pete Abraham
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Marwin Gonzalez had one game at shortstop since 2018 before starting there today.

Scouts who followed the Sox in spring training wondered if they had a legit backup shortstop.

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Orioles Game Thread/ 8th- 11th April 2021 Apr 8, 2021 14:52:05 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 8, 2021 14:52:05 GMT -5

E-rod 2nd better
k
2 x GO

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Orioles Game Thread/ 8th- 11th April 2021 Apr 8, 2021 15:01:11 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 8, 2021 15:01:11 GMT -5

Vazquez with another sexy 2B
pushes JDM to 3rd
2outs here in the 3rd

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Orioles Game Thread/ 8th- 11th April 2021 Apr 8, 2021 15:12:13 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 8, 2021 15:12:13 GMT -5

Erod getting in gear
3rd
2 x K
GO

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Orioles Game Thread/ 8th- 11th April 2021 Apr 8, 2021 15:21:18 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 8, 2021 15:21:18 GMT -5

Severino
with a 1 out ding dong
just over the wall, Verdugo could not glove it.

3-2 Orioles

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Orioles Game Thread/ 8th- 11th April 2021 Apr 8, 2021 16:33:49 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 8, 2021 16:33:49 GMT -5

Bill Koch
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Rio Ruiz was hit by a pitch, but umpires ruled he swung.

Brandon Hyde is incensed and has been ejected. Not exactly textbook mask etiquette during his argument, either. #RedSox

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Orioles Game Thread/ 8th- 11th April 2021 Apr 8, 2021 16:34:26 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 8, 2021 16:34:26 GMT -5

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Two instances there where the #RedSox needed contact and got the job done. Christian Arroyo an RBI groundout, Franchy Cordero an RBI single.

It's 4-3 in the 6th. Matt Harvey now on the hook. Eduardo Rodriguez, if he's done, can only win it.

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Orioles Game Thread/ 8th- 11th April 2021 Apr 8, 2021 16:35:00 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 8, 2021 16:35:00 GMT -5

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That's an instance where a strikeout from Bobby Dalbec really hurts. And then poor baserunning from Marwin Gonzalez ends the threat.

#RedSox settle for a 4-3 lead midway through the 6th.

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”

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Red Sox @ Orioles Game Thread/ 8th- 11th April 2021 Apr 8, 2021 16:35:34 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 8, 2021 16:35:34 GMT -5

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Garrett Whitlock has the 6th for the #RedSox with a 4-3 lead.

Eduardo Rodriguez can only win it -- 5 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 7 K, 79-56 10 swing/miss. A good first step.

Sean McDonough didn't mince words on WEEI broadcast after Mookie Betts homered. "It's a trade that can never be defended and a stain that will never be erased, the trade of Mookie Betts by the Red Sox."

“If this ownership group is not committed to winning and not prepared to show it in a demonstrable way by signing free agents to field a complete, competitive team, then why should we as fans commit to the team?”