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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 4, 2022 14:57:21 GMT -5
Alex Speier @alexspeier · 1h I misunderstood Cora’s suggestion about Houck on @weei - Houck is likely being piggybacked with Hill again this time through the rotation, then Sox reassessing rotation after the weekend with the off-days Apologies for the confusion!
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Post by Kimmi on May 4, 2022 15:14:49 GMT -5
Finally got a win. But even with this, it is only with 4 runs. 2 HRs, finally, but still only one walk. We're currently ahead of only the WS in walks. Just for fun, I peeked at last year's numbers. From April thru July, we had 84 or fewer walks each month, and an OPS of .773 or less all four months. In August & September, we had 104 & 102 walks, and an OPS of .809 & .814. It made a huge difference. I'll take the win, of course, but our offense is still frustrating to watch.
This is why I made a post a few days ago about needing Schwarber back. I know that our current offensive issues go beyond that, but for whatever reason, our team became much more disciplined at the plate once Schwarber came aboard.
The good news is that we got another good showing from out pitching staff.
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Post by Kimmi on May 4, 2022 15:21:06 GMT -5
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 7h Going to first-guess disagreeing with this move. Only 60 pitches for Wacha. He's been great.
Yes, Ohtani is up. But get another 4 outs from Wacha with Whitlock tomorrow and Hill Thursday. I would have left Wacha in as well. That said, the analytics that Jon loves so much strongly support Cora's decision, even with the way Wacha was dealing. Facing Ohtani for a 3rd time with a runner on could have resulted in a tie game.
As I said, I would have left him in, but everything worked out, so it's all good.
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Post by Kimmi on May 4, 2022 15:22:10 GMT -5
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 6h Stellar play by Bogaerts being reviewed only because Maddon has a challenge left. It's a clear out.
Totally goes against the spirit of the rule. Bogaerts made some nice defensive plays last night.
And Maddon clearly still thinks the game is all about him.
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Post by Kimmi on May 4, 2022 15:23:53 GMT -5
Keep the good times rolling Red Sox!
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 4, 2022 16:56:12 GMT -5
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 1h Alex Cora said the game should start on time tonight.
A welcome sight at Fenway as de-tarping starts.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 4, 2022 16:57:56 GMT -5
Julian McWilliams @byjulianmack · 1h Beginning with Texas, Cora said he would like to have a set rotation. Houck will piggyback Hill tomorrow if he doesn’t pitch tonight
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 4, 2022 16:59:36 GMT -5
Ian Browne @ianmbrowne · 53m Some items of interest pre-game at Fenway:
Houck will pitch behind Whitlock tonight or Hill tomorrow.
No plans for Sale to throw live BP yet. He is on conservative program.
Fifth starter should defined in about a week. Sox are off Monday, Thursday next week.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 4, 2022 18:16:46 GMT -5
whitlock pumping 97 mph and painting away
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 4, 2022 20:59:33 GMT -5
deikman 2 out and 2 on in the 9th and red sox up 4-3 gas can gang special
tied at 4
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 4, 2022 20:59:54 GMT -5
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 37s Walks come back to get the Sox as Walsh puts together a terrific at-bat to tie the game.
May 4 and who's the closer?
Bill Koch @billkoch25 · 2m Hansel Robles spread the gasoline. Jake Diekman lit the match.
More late-inning troubles for this Red Sox bullpen. Nobody down there you can trust right now.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 4, 2022 21:05:32 GMT -5
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 1m Sox had Sawamura warming. They used 4 relievers and had another one getting ready, none that were Matt Barnes.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 4, 2022 21:22:53 GMT -5
vazquez worst base runner in MLB
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 2m Strike 'em out throw 'em DP to end the 9th inning for the Sox?
Yikes.
Here is Barnes.
Sox 0x4 in extra innings. 👻👻👻👻
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 4, 2022 21:31:32 GMT -5
Vazquez called for a meatball and seeing it is his best pitch Barnes serves it up to Ward and the few fans who are left are booing
6-4 Halos
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on May 4, 2022 21:32:29 GMT -5
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 2m Barnes fell behind Taylor Ward 3-1 and threw a fastball that was corked to center field.
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