8/19 Game Thread Cole goes Fishing...

SteadyFreddy · Post by **SteadyFreddy** » Sat Aug 20, 2016 1:23 am

644944555243541417260 wrote: Does anyone else find Joe Block's attempts at humor annoying? Block is annoying period. The more I listen to him the less I like him.

rucker59@gmail.com · Post by **rucker59@gmail.com** » Sat Aug 20, 2016 1:24 am

153332253323500 wrote: Pirates intentional walk to get to Koehler and he singles to RF - Gregory with an assist at Home for the 3rd out!

Two outfield assists at home plate this game or Cole's on the very wrong end of the score.

I can't figure out Cole this year. He is just too hittable. Is he just not able to hit spots consistently this season?

Clint sends him out in the 7th.

Hit #11 is a HR. 3-2.

Hit #12 finally gets Cole the hook.

BucAndEer · Post by **BucAndEer** » Sat Aug 20, 2016 1:28 am

I realize this is going to come across as a spitting-fire hot take, but ... not an ace. Thinks he's an ace. Been told by Boras he's an ace. Aces don't give up 24 total hits in the span of six days.

Jonathan34 · Post by **Jonathan34** » Sat Aug 20, 2016 1:31 am

576076547B71507067150 wrote: I realize this is going to come across as a spitting-fire hot take, but ... not an ace. Thinks he's an ace. Been told by Boras he's an ace. Aces don't give up 24 total hits in the span of six days.

It's so refreshing to watch Taillon pitch because he walks so few runners and gets a lot of easy outs. Cole just doesn't seem to be able to replicate that.

Jonathan34 · Post by **Jonathan34** » Sat Aug 20, 2016 1:35 am

Woohooo. Marlins flop around on defense and the Bucs back tied with a few in scoring position in the 7th!

rucker59@gmail.com · Post by **rucker59@gmail.com** » Sat Aug 20, 2016 1:37 am

Shezzz - somehow Kang makes his way home!

3-3 with men on 2nd and 3rd. No outs. Let's get it!

rucker59@gmail.com · Post by **rucker59@gmail.com** » Sat Aug 20, 2016 1:41 am

496C6D62776B626D3037030 wrote: I realize this is going to come across as a spitting-fire hot take, but ... not an ace. Thinks he's an ace. Been told by Boras he's an ace. Aces don't give up 24 total hits in the span of six days.

It's so refreshing to watch Taillon pitch because he walks so few runners and gets a lot of easy outs. Cole just doesn't seem to be able to replicate that.

Not only is Cole not an ace, he's no better than #3 on this staff. I sure wouldn't want him pitching the WC

Jonathan34 · Post by **Jonathan34** » Sat Aug 20, 2016 1:45 am

Wow! 5-3 Bucs. Nice work!

rucker59@gmail.com · Post by **rucker59@gmail.com** » Sat Aug 20, 2016 1:55 am

Jung Ho sort of manufactures the tying run.

Josh and Starling each deliver an RBI and the Buccos are suddenly up 5-3.

In Philly the Cardinals get the lead off man on down 3-1.

rucker59@gmail.com · Post by **rucker59@gmail.com** » Sat Aug 20, 2016 2:03 am

Cardinals tie game in top of 9th.

Fish tie game in top of 8th.