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Post by scrappyunderdog on Jul 4, 2021 10:25:34 GMT -5
Red Sox bullpen blows a pair of two-run leads in 7-6 loss to A’s, winning streak snapped at eight Sox appear to be one reliever short
By Jason Mastrodonato | jason.mastrodonato@bostonherald.com | Boston Herald PUBLISHED: July 3, 2021 at 11:46 p.m. | UPDATED: July 4, 2021 at 12:40 a.m. The Red Sox messed up again in the 10th, when Danny Santana made a bizarre decision to attempt to steal third base with one out and Alex Verdugo at the plate. Santana was thrown out, then Verdugo struck out to end the frame without a run. I'm not sure why Santana trying to steal 3rd qualifies as a 'bizarre decision'. Trying to steal with 2 outs, yes. trying to steal when down two runs or more, yes. Trying to get into scoring position with one out, makes sense. I didn't see the play, so if he was out by ten feet, sure. But ordinarily, there is nothing inherently wrong with trying to steal with 1 out.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 4, 2021 12:20:45 GMT -5
Game 85: Red Sox at Athletics lineups and pregame notesBy Amin Touri Globe Staff,Updated July 4, 2021, 7 minutes ago With an eight-game win streak snapped after 12 wild innings in Oakland on Saturday, the Red Sox will look to bounce back on Sunday afternoon to take a weekend series with the Athletics. Nick Pivetta is on the bump for Boston, having been up-and-down in recent weeks - after throwing 6 2/3 no-hit innings in Tampa Bay on June 24, he surrendered a season-high six runs on nine hits against the Royals on Tuesday. James Kaprielian will be Pivetta’s opposite number, the righthander off to a solid start for the Athletics. His season debut came in Boston on May 12, pitching Oakland to a 4-1 victory for his first major league win. He allowed just one run on four hits with three walks and six strikeouts over five innings. Lineups RED SOX (52-32):1. Enrique Hernandez (R) CF 2. Alex Verdugo (L) RF 3. J.D. Martinez (R) DH 4. Rafael Devers (L) 3B 5. Christian Vazquez (R) C 6. Marwin Gonzalez (S) SS 7. Danny Santana (S) LF 8. Bobby Dalbec (R) 1B 9. Michael Chavis (R) 2B Pitching: RHP Nick Pivetta (6-3, 4.43 ERA) ATHLETICS (49-36):1. Tony Kemp (L) 2B 2. Elvis Andrus (R) SS 3. Matt Olson (L) 1B 4. Matt Chapman (R) 3B 5. Jed Lowrie (S) DH 6. Ramon Laureano (R) CF 7. Seth Brown (L) RF 8. Chad Pinder (R) LF 9. Aramis Garcia (R) C Pitching: RHP James Kaprielian (4-2, 3.06 ERA) Time: 4:07 p.m. TV, radio: NESN, WEEI-FM 93.7 Red Sox vs. Kaprielian: Bogaerts 0-3, Chavis 0-2, Devers 0-3, Gonzalez 2-2, Martinez 1-3, Renfroe 1-2, Verdugo 0-2, Vázquez 0-1 Athletics vs. Pivetta: Andrus 0-2, Moreland 1-6 Stat of the day: Pivetta has had better success on the road this season; 3-2 with a 3.40 ERA in seven starts away from Fenway Park, compared to his 3-1 record and 5.32 ERA in nine starts at home. Notes: Only two Athletics have any experience against Pivetta, with Elvis Andrus (0 for 2) and Mitch Moreland (1 for 6) the only Oakland bats to have faced the Sox starter ... Kaprielian faced Texas in each of his past two starts, allowing five runs on 11 hits with 10 strikeouts over 12 total innings ... The Red Sox fell one victory shy of matching their longest winning streak of the season with Saturday night’s loss ... The Rays also fell on Saturday, with the Sox still leading the AL East by 4.5 games entering Sunday. Song of the Day: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band "Born in the U.S.A." (Live 2018 Barcelona) www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytGnFoZ89CA
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 4, 2021 12:47:09 GMT -5
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 13m A's placed Mitch Moreland on the IL without giving a reason. Stephen Piscotty was activated off the IL.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 4, 2021 12:56:46 GMT -5
Chris Cotillo @chriscotillo · 15m Christian Arroyo will join the Red Sox tomorrow in Anaheim, Cora says.
Xander Bogaerts and Hunter Renfroe are both out of the lineup for Sunday's rubber game in Oakland.
It’s a scheduled day off for both Bogaerts and Renfroe, manager Alex Cora said.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 4, 2021 12:59:38 GMT -5
damn, I would rather give those days off Tuesday when we face Ohtani.... the goal is to win every series. free swinging santana and chavis in today makes me shudder
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 4, 2021 13:03:18 GMT -5
Bill Koch @billkoch25 · 21m Cora said Arroyo (right knee contusion) is traveling to Anaheim today and will go through a light workout. He should be activated off the IL on Monday. #RedSox
Cora said sitting Hernandez for a few games allowed him 'to see the game from the dugout' and 'kind of slowed him down.'
Sees him controlling the strike zone better and pressing less. #RedSox
Cora on Ohtani, who will start on the mound against the #RedSox on Tuesday -- 'You can tell he's having fun doing it.'
Cora said Dalbec -- who was a good pitcher at Arizona -- is likely the best two-way player on the current #RedSox roster. He was comfortably 90 mph+ off the mound for the Wildcats, who reached the College World Series in his draft year.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 4, 2021 13:04:13 GMT -5
Bill Koch @billkoch25 · 20m Cora said defense and small details in terms of manufacturing runs are among the primary areas where the #RedSox can continue to improve.
Cora said it's just an off day for Bogaerts.
'He texted me this morning and said, 'I could use one today.'' #RedSox
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 4, 2021 13:04:53 GMT -5
forget my last rant Xander wanted a day...so be it.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 4, 2021 13:05:45 GMT -5
Bill Koch @billkoch25 · 30m Cora expects Ottavino to be down today. Said 'it's not the perfect scenario' for Whitlock, but he could be available for one inning. #RedSox
Cora said he felt like Andriese's fastball played better early in the season. They'd like to see him locate it better when he tries to go up.
Andriese has a 7.99 ERA in 16 appearances since May 1. #RedSox
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 4, 2021 13:47:02 GMT -5
Jen McCaffrey @jcmccaffrey ·
Cora said even though Martinez doesn't play OF often, he's always on top of playing catch and long tossing to keep his arm fresh.
Cora also said the Gonzalez SB attempt was his own fault, gave the wrong sign. Said Santana's attempt was a chance they don't want to take in extras
Long, but interesting quote from Cora on the coaching staff's role in helping this Red Sox team win and how they're clicking on (most) cylinders. There's a quiet confidence they've been exuding all year, even after they lose like last night.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 4, 2021 14:36:36 GMT -5
Good game with the Jays and Rays Bichette with 2 errors and of course they lead to runs Rays up 3-1 late
make that 5-1 their pen is horrible
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 4, 2021 15:06:27 GMT -5
Rays win 5-1 other notable team in the AL east, the Orioles are starting now as well.
Oakland broadcast again, will give them this....they are a spunky bunch.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 4, 2021 15:10:58 GMT -5
dear jesus elvis andrus robs kiki of a hit to start the game... great play
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 4, 2021 15:19:20 GMT -5
Dallas Braden should be hooked up to a coffee IV jesus calm down
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 4, 2021 15:23:15 GMT -5
Same old Pivetta looks good for the first 2 batters walks the 3rd batter Chapman with a hit Santana throws it with his eyes closed A's on 2nd and 3rd
again, what in the hell is Santana doing at this level?
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 4m Ill-advised throw by Santana to third base allows the trail runner to move up.
Some questionable decisions of late from him.
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