Official Game Thread - 5/24 - Bucs vs Braves

[Doc]

Bucs back to normal by putting the first two guys on only to make three straight outs. To the 9th, hoping the bullpen can hold the Braves to five runs.

[Possum]

Going to bed now. Becky is waiting for me.

[Surgnbuck]

Raise the Jolly Roger!!!

[Doc]

Bucs win 11-5. I wouldn’t call it a laugher, maybe a chuckler. Bailey Falter with a terrific outing.

[Wildwoodcoach]

Going to bed now. Becky is waiting for me.

In that case, Becky will be using my phrase. RAISE IT!!

[Possum]

Any ideas on why Cruz was taken out of the game? Is he hurt or was it so late in the game that they wanted Williams' defense in the game?

[Bobster]

Any ideas on why Cruz was taken out of the game? Is he hurt or was it so late in the game that they wanted Williams' defense in the game?

Per DK's blog: "Shelton said Alika Williams replacing Oneil Cruz on the basepaths in the seventh inning was planned. He wanted to get Cruz one last at-bat before getting Williams on the field for the first time in nearly a week."

[Possum]

Any ideas on why Cruz was taken out of the game? Is he hurt or was it so late in the game that they wanted Williams' defense in the game?

Per DK's blog: "Shelton said Alika Williams replacing Oneil Cruz on the basepaths in the seventh inning was planned. He wanted to get Cruz one last at-bat before getting Williams on the field for the first time in nearly a week."

I hope that plan does not extend to TellezTubby!