Game Thread - 7/17 Bucs @ Marlins

DemDog · Post by **DemDog** » Sun Jul 17, 2022 6:12 pm

Bucs

1. Kevin Newman (R) 2B

2. Ke'Bryan Hayes (R) 3B

3. Michael Chavis (R) 1B

4. Daniel Vogelbach (L) DH

5. Diego Castillo (R) RF

6. Ben Gamel (L) LF

7. Jake Marisnick (R) CF

8. Oneil Cruz (L) SS

9. Jason Delay (R) C

Bryse Wilson (R) SP

Marlins

1. Charlie Blackmon (L) RF

2. Jose Iglesias (R) SS

3. Kris Bryant (R) DH

4. C.J. Cron (R) 1B

5. Brendan Rodgers (R) 2B

6. Ryan McMahon (L) 3B

7. Randal Grichuk (R) CF

8. Sam Hilliard (L) LF

9. Elias Diaz (R) C

Austin Gomber (L) SP

Let's hope "The Slumber Company" wakes up this afternoon.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Sun Jul 17, 2022 7:36 pm

Cruz flailing at that pitch in the dirt has become a common scene.

WildwoodDave2 · Post by **WildwoodDave2** » Sun Jul 17, 2022 7:58 pm

I see the Rockies are wearing their Softball Uniforms

today. Look silly!

WildwoodDave2 · Post by **WildwoodDave2** » Sun Jul 17, 2022 8:01 pm

Marisnick doubles in a pair. 3-1 bucs

MaineBucs · Post by **MaineBucs** » Sun Jul 17, 2022 8:16 pm

If one of the new strategies for the Bucs is to bunt a lot, be it for a hit or to move a runner up, it is past time for the manager/hitting coach to conduct an in-season bunting training session for all players. Too often the Pirate batter fails to execute a bunt.

2drfischer@gmail.c · Post by **2drfischer@gmail.c** » Sun Jul 17, 2022 8:56 pm

I wonder if Cruz still thinks he belongs in the big leagues or if it’d be okay with him to return to Indy and tighten up his at bats a bit?

2drfischer@gmail.c · Post by **2drfischer@gmail.c** » Sun Jul 17, 2022 9:32 pm

Cruz needs to start recognizing what’s a strike and what isn’t. He swings at far too many pitches that are well out of the strike zone.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Sun Jul 17, 2022 9:35 pm

Castillo is not slow but this is the 2nd time in a week Shelton has used the guy who will be Castillo's defensive replacement to PR for him. But with a small bench, it would be better to wait and make sure no one gets hurt during the inning that would require a defensive replacement before already committing someone to replace Castillo. Not to mention that the inning could take an unexpected turn and the guy needlessly used as a pinch runner might have been a good pinch hitting option. Shelton never ceases to amaze with his lack of vision.

2drfischer@gmail.c · Post by **2drfischer@gmail.c** » Sun Jul 17, 2022 10:02 pm

436E63727564733330010 wrote: Castillo is not slow but this is the 2nd time in a week Shelton has used the guy who will be Castillo's defensive replacement to PR for him. But with a small bench, it would be better to wait and make sure no one gets hurt during the inning that would require a defensive replacement before already committing someone to replace Castillo. Not to mention that the inning could take an unexpected turn and the guy needlessly used as a pinch runner might have been a good pinch hitting option. Shelton never ceases to amaze with his lack of vision.

He can’t see his own lack of vision.

2drfischer@gmail.c · Post by **2drfischer@gmail.c** » Sun Jul 17, 2022 10:09 pm

This Estevez fellow is running his pitches up there at 98 MPH and above.