Official Game Thread - 5/22 - Bucs vs Giants

[Doc]

Here we go again, Chapman walks the first two batters.

[Doc]

Chapman throws 14 pitches, only two for strikes, and walks the bases loaded. I hope Holderman is ready.

[Doc]

Holderman on. Tough spot for him.

[Doc]

Holderman strikes out Bailey. Need a double play.

[Doc]

Solver grounds out 2-3, a run scores. 5-4 Bucs.

[Doc]

Holderman preserves the lead with a strike out. Great job. Bucs 5 Giants 4 middle of the 8th.

I know BC acquired Chapman to trade at the Deadline but that plan has blown up. I wouldn’t pitch him again this year in an important situation. He can’t be trusted.

[Doc]

Bucs go too quietly in the 8th. I’m guessing Bednar’s coming in to nail it down. Bucs up 5-4.

[Doc]

Nope, Holderman stays in pitch the 9th.

[Bobster]

Holderman preserves the lead with a strike out. Great job. Bucs 5 Giants 4 middle of the 8th.

I know BC acquired Chapman to trade at the Deadline but that plan has blown up. I wouldn’t pitch him again this year in an important situation. He can’t be trusted.

Chapman's control has been a serious problem since 2021. I guess every GM but Cherington knew that.

[Doc]

One down as he strikes out Little Yaz.