Red Sox @ Philly Game Thread/ 21rst-23rd May 2021

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Red Sox @ Philly Game Thread/ 21rst-23rd May 2021 May 23, 2021 12:36:39 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 23, 2021 12:36:39 GMT -5

and a 3 run tater
by Brad Miller
oppo at that.
4-0 Philly

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 @ Philly Game Thread/ 21rst-23rd May 2021 May 23, 2021 12:39:05 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 23, 2021 12:39:05 GMT -5

Pete Abraham
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HBP, SB and a two-out, two-strike slow roller where the second baseman would have been if not for the shift and the Phillies have a 1-0 lead.

This looked a tough day for the Sox when the lineup was announced.

Now it's 4-0 and Rodriguez thew 34 pitches in the first inning.

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 @ Philly Game Thread/ 21rst-23rd May 2021 May 23, 2021 12:44:33 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 23, 2021 12:44:33 GMT -5

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Eduardo Rodriguez has lost his way quickly here. The #RedSox bullpen looks like it will be taxed prior to Monday's scheduled off day.

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 @ Philly Game Thread/ 21rst-23rd May 2021 May 23, 2021 12:53:12 GMT -5

Post by scrappyunderdog on May 23, 2021 12:53:12 GMT -5

Hoskins goes the other way to beat the shift. Miller goes opposite field, right down the line, for a 3-run HR. This is why I have absolutely no sympathy for those that want to ban the shift. You can beat it, if you want.

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I get that it’s a business, but we only have 4 WSCs in 17 years. Why can't the RS spend $300-400M like everyone else.
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Red Sox @ Philly Game Thread/ 21rst-23rd May 2021 May 23, 2021 13:00:05 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 23, 2021 13:00:05 GMT -5

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Andriese worked 3 innings on Tuesday. This looks like a day he'll get 3+ as they continue stretching him out.

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 @ Philly Game Thread/ 21rst-23rd May 2021 May 23, 2021 13:26:57 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 23, 2021 13:26:57 GMT -5

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With off-days on Monday and Thursday, Eduardo Rodriguez can get, at the very least, an extended break. Wondering if they would skip him altogether the next time through. He hasn't looked right for weeks.

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have the look of a team so far today that A) Have played a lot of long games this week and have already clinched a winning road trip; B) Have three key hitters out of the lineup against a pitcher with nasty stuff; C) Have their own pitcher in the midst of a slump.

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 @ Philly Game Thread/ 21rst-23rd May 2021 May 23, 2021 13:27:44 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 23, 2021 13:27:44 GMT -5

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Sox are 0 for 12 with 7 Ks since Hernández's bloop single to start the game.

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 @ Philly Game Thread/ 21rst-23rd May 2021 May 23, 2021 14:17:23 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 23, 2021 14:17:23 GMT -5

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Eduardo Rodriguez is done with no outs in the 5th. Philadelphia with a 4-0 lead.

#RedSox starters finished 5 innings in each of their last 15 games. Rodriguez finished 5 innings in each of his last 36 outings. Both of those streaks are snapped.

erod/4ip/5/4/4/3bb/6k/103-61

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 @ Philly Game Thread/ 21rst-23rd May 2021 May 23, 2021 14:21:40 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 23, 2021 14:21:40 GMT -5

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According to Savant when the Red Sox shift against right handed batters

2018 .431 wOBA last
2019 .478 wOBA last
2020 .402 wOBA last
2021 .402 wOBA 25th
(not including that Hoskins RBI single)

2021: .264 wOBA 3rd, when shifting left handed batters, which they do way more often.

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 @ Philly Game Thread/ 21rst-23rd May 2021 May 23, 2021 14:47:31 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 23, 2021 14:47:31 GMT -5

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Franchy just hit one a damn mile. Wow.

474 feet. Holy smokes.

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 @ Philly Game Thread/ 21rst-23rd May 2021 May 23, 2021 15:07:56 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 23, 2021 15:07:56 GMT -5

Valdez in for the 8th
and implosion happening
5-1 and counting

6-1

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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 @ Philly Game Thread/ 21rst-23rd May 2021 May 23, 2021 15:29:28 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 23, 2021 15:29:28 GMT -5

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#Phillies 6, #RedSox 2, final.

Red Sox (29-19) finish their road trip 4-2. They were held to four hits

Now tied for first place with the Rays.

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 @ Philly Game Thread/ 21rst-23rd May 2021 May 23, 2021 15:58:37 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 23, 2021 15:58:37 GMT -5

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Cora isn't buying 474 on the Cordero home run. Thinks it's longer.

Red Sox 29-19
Rays 29-19
Yankees 28-19

Franchy Cordero: "It's been a long time since I was able to crush a ball like that."

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 @ Philly Game Thread/ 21rst-23rd May 2021 May 23, 2021 16:36:46 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 23, 2021 16:36:46 GMT -5

Franchy Cordero hits mammoth homer, but Boston Red Sox can’t overcome early deficit in 6-2 loss to Phillies
Updated 5:15 PM; Today 5:15 PM

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

PHILADELPHIA -- Without Alex Verdugo, Xander Bogaerts or J.D. Martinez, the Red Sox were -- unsurprisingly -- unable to do much against Phillies starter Zack Wheeler to overcome an early deficit in Sunday’s series finale at Citizens Bank Park.

Philadelphia scored four first-inning runs off Sox starter Eduardo Rodriguez and Boston mustered just four hits in a 6-2 loss. The defeat snapped a four-game winning streak for the Red Sox, who are now 29-19 this season.

Rodriguez hit Odubel Herrera with a pitch and then allowed a stolen base before Rhys Hoskins drove Herrera in with an RBI single through the shift to put Philadelphia on the board. Rodriguez then walked Alec Bohm to put two runners on for Brad Miller, who hit a three-run homer down the left field line to make it 4-0.

Though Rodriguez didn’t allow any more damage, he labored through the rest of his outing, needing 103 pitches to record just 12 outs. Despite Sox manager Alex Cora preaching the importance of Rodriguez going at least six innings after the club used five relievers in Saturday’s win, Rodriguez didn’t record an out in the fifth and was lifted after letting the first two batters of the inning reach.

Wheeler, who entered with a 2.52 ERA, was dominant, tying a career-high in strikeouts with 12 and allowing three hits in 7 ⅓ innings. His only mistake came in the eighth, when Franchy Cordero hit a mammoth home run on a first pitch fastball, crushing it 474 feet into right field with an exit velocity of 118.6 mph.

Cordero’s blast was the second-longest homer by a Red Sox hitter since 2015, according to Statcast, trailing only a 478-foot shot hit by Jackie Bradley Jr. at Coors Field in Aug. 2019. It was Cordero’s first homer as a member of the Red Sox.

Andrew McCutchen (sacrifice fly) and Odubel Herrera (RBI double) gave the Phils two insurance runs against Phillips Valdez in the eighth to make it 6-1. Rafael Devers hit his second homer of the series off Archie Bradley in the ninth inning to cut it to 6-2.

Braves await after off day

The Sox will be off Monday before opening a homestand against the Braves on Tuesday night. Here are the pitching probables:

Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. -- RHP Charlie Morton (2-2, 4.60 ERA) vs. RHP Garrett Richards (4-2, 3.72 ERA)

Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. -- LHP Drew Smyly (2-2, 5.11 ERA) vs. RHP Nick Pivetta (5-0, 3.59 ERA)

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 @ Philly Game Thread/ 21rst-23rd May 2021 May 23, 2021 16:39:03 GMT -5

Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 23, 2021 16:39:03 GMT -5

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Hardest hit balls ever tracked from a Red Sox player

118.6 mph Franchy
117.5 mph Hanley
116.7 mph Devers
116.7 mph JDM

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?”