Official Game Thread - 8/4 - Bucs vs Dbacks

[steve 49]

First 2 pitches to Carroll ... the ball is completly in the strike zone and both called balls . Have to take these umps out of the game . That walk was brutal. As bad as Holderman is , 100 on the outside corner isn't a bad pitch.

[JollyRoger8]

Why did the Bucs trade for Beeks and then not use him against lefty Peterson? We have been Sheltoned once again

[JollyRoger8]

Unless the Bucs rally, I feel that the postseason dream is disappearing. The Padres own the Bucs in Pittsburgh and then we travel to LA

[Possum]

Holderman needs to go on the DL so he can get his head examined by the sports psychologist.

[Bobster]

Whatever level of talent they have, the Pirates will never play up to their potential with Shelton. He will always be an obstacle to winning.

[Bobster]

Holderman's ERA since June 23 (scored upon in 7 of 15 games): 7.54.
Holderman's ERA since July 28 (scored upon in 4 straight games): 18.92.

[Bobster]

Grandal singles in the 9th and leaves holding his hamstring. Then IKF pops up a bunt. He fits right in.

[bucs607179]

[Bobster]

Reynolds singles home Cutch. 6-5. Runners at 1st and 3rd.

[icantwatch2]

Unacceptable. Two on with no outs. We score only one. I thought that Kiner -Falefa might bring a winning attitude. Nope. Pops up the bunt. Then the only professional hitter in the system singles. One out. Runners at corners. K by head case. Can’t win with this guy. Can’t. I’d rather have Tim Foli at short than this ball of talent. I’m fed up.