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Post by Machski on Oct 17, 2021 14:56:55 GMT -5
Sox didnt lose because of Sale, just saying. No, but it definitely does not set them up well moving forward. Last night was much better. Nate had to endure a long wait from the first to the second, still took it into the 6th. Whitlock pitching 2 really helps as well. Now to see who starts game 3.
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Post by patroller on Oct 18, 2021 15:18:21 GMT -5
Just got 2 tix for Weds 5pm. Was offered one for tonite too, but have to work.
Go Sox
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Oct 18, 2021 17:29:02 GMT -5
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Post by ZenMaster on Oct 18, 2021 17:29:02 GMT -5
Just got 2 tix for Weds 5pm. Was offered one for tonite too, but have to work. Go Sox Sweet, enjoy! Hopefully it will be a potential clincher. I was offered one for tomorrow and have a work thing I can’t change so had to pass.
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Post by ZenMaster on Oct 19, 2021 7:24:11 GMT -5
They used the whole can last night, hope they have another ready for tonight.
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Post by MonkeyBrook on Oct 19, 2021 8:00:14 GMT -5
I wonder how many people are rooting for the Astros....cant be many. I love them getting destroyed, and this from a NYY fan. I am hoping for 7 games, cant get enough playoff baseball.
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Post by promontoryrider on Oct 19, 2021 8:17:44 GMT -5
We went last night, not a ton, but a decent amount of Astros fans. Really fun game, took my 14YO who plays travel ball, he loved it.
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Post by MonkeyBrook on Oct 19, 2021 8:50:57 GMT -5
I imagine anyone who went to game last night had fun....hard not to when your teams makes an MLB pitching staff look like a T ball team. I was wondering what more Dusty Baker needed to see before he yanked his starter. No room to allow a starter to give up 6 runs in the 1st...need to get him out first sign of trouble...save his pitches and bring him back sooner. Bad management
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Post by MonkeyBrook on Oct 20, 2021 5:57:33 GMT -5
Zenny, do you want to post up a cute picture this am?
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Post by ZenMaster on Oct 20, 2021 6:31:01 GMT -5
Zenny, do you want to post up a cute picture this am?
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Post by garcia on Oct 20, 2021 8:01:07 GMT -5
That was brutal, should of been called 3rd strike to end the top of 9th. Of course next pitch a hit and shit show from there. Bogus way to lose a game
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Post by ZenMaster on Oct 20, 2021 8:10:22 GMT -5
That was brutal, should of been called 3rd strike to end the top of 9th. Of course next pitch a hit and shit show from there. Bogus way to lose a game Strike zone was all over the place last night. Brutal game (both ways) for that ump for sure, although it sounds like that is pretty much the norm for him based on this, which could have easily been written specifically about last night… calltothepen.com/2021/04/18/the-five-worst-mlb-umpires-in-the-game-today/5. Laz Diaz Interestingly, Laz Diaz is a solid MLB umpire in the right situation, which occurs three out of every four games. While most of the umpires on this list are a complete disaster regardless of their spot on the diamond, Diaz is actually solid on the bases. He rarely gets calls wrong in that capacity, and if left in such a role, would be one of those umpires that does not generate any notoriety. The problem is that he needs to step behind the plate every fourth game. In that time, he goes from being a competent umpire to Mr. Magoo. It is fair to wonder if he actually knows the difference between a ball and a strike, as his calls make that rather questionable. It is almost as though he is calling the game with his eyes closed at times. Laz Diaz is essentially two different MLB umpires. He is competent on the bases, but a complete disaster behind the plate.
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Oct 20, 2021 11:16:57 GMT -5
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Post by MonkeyBrook on Oct 20, 2021 11:16:57 GMT -5
So typical for Sox fans to complain about strike zones. Diaz missed 23 pitches 12-11. He was consistent if anything. Can the Sox ever lose w out it being someone else’s fault?
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Post by Machski on Oct 20, 2021 11:35:08 GMT -5
So typical for Sox fans to complain about strike zones. Diaz missed 23 pitches 12-11. He was consistent if anything. Can the Sox ever lose w out it being someone else’s fault? The problem is where the missed ball/strike calls were made against both clubs. Calls going against Sox were in much bigger spots that had far greater impact than those out of favor for Astros. Still, Sox had plenty of chances to add runs and failed in this game. The other questions, at only 61 pitches, should Cora have let Pivetta go deeper? We know the bullpen is questionable vs being solid. Metrics say Pivetta's quality goes down 3rd time through a line up. I get that while it took few pitches for him in the 5th, many were hard hit outs that didn't find gaps. Who knows, it's a best of 3 series now. Sox have already been in one of those, granted that one they had home field advantage and this one they don't.
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Post by MonkeyBrook on Oct 20, 2021 12:41:34 GMT -5
that is your opinion. Umpires are subjective. You sound so lame complaining about umpires.. Have fun second guessing, the game is over the Sox lost. Its ok, they aren't going win every game. Same with the Patriots, can they ever lose without Pats fans having an excuse for why they lost. The Astros pounded them last night. It happens. New game tonight. And metrics say every single MLB pitcher metrics go down each successive time through the line up. I am pretty sure Cora knows what he is doing. How come you do not second guess him when he makes the right call? You only second guess when his decision are wrong? Manager make 1000s of decision per game....really tough to call him out for only the ones that do not work out. Its baseball... you do not go undefeated and its OK for your team to lose a game.
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Post by ZenMaster on Oct 20, 2021 13:50:17 GMT -5
Umpires that have a bad outing deserve to be criticized, just like a player. This particular ump seems to make a habit of it. Bad outings and mistakes by players, coaches, umpires etc are part of the game, that’s doesn’t mean they should be ignored. MB is trying to make him self feel relevant by bitching about Sox fans since his team is playing golf.
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